The Eat for Endurance Podcast Fertility and Hormone Health for Athletes
In Episode 126 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I’m joined by fertility experts Laura Ligos, Registered Dietitian and founder of The Sassy Dietitian, and Danielle Kepics, Physician Assistant and founder of Empowered Mind + Body. Together, they co-run The Unconventional Collaborative, a mastermind supporting practitioners, coaches, and trainers looking to elevate their work (I’m a member myself!).
In this episode, we explore a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough attention in athletic spaces: fertility and how it connects to performance and long-term health for both women and men.
PSA: Fertility isn’t just about having kids. It’s also a reflection of hormone and metabolic health, energy availability, and overall well-being. In other words, your reproductive health is a vital sign of how your body is functioning.
We dive into:
- Why fertility is about so much more than having kids (although we talk about that too, don't worry)
- How underfueling and stress impact fertility and hormone health
- Common signs of low energy availability in athletes
- Why menstrual cycles (for women) and testosterone levels (for men) are key performance and health indicators
- Nutrition strategies to support fertility and healthy hormones
- The role of birth control in reproductive health
- And SO much more!
This is a must-listen for any active person who wants to perform their best and protect their long-term well-being.
🎧 Tune in to learn more!
Links & Resources
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