11. Underfueling, Stress & Menstrual Health with Elle Kelly, Sports & Disordered Eating Dietitian

In this episode of The Wellness Script, Pharmacist Lauren O’Reilly sits down with Elle Kelly, Sports & Disordered Eating Dietitian, to unpack one of the most overlooked signs in women’s health: a missing period.Together, they explore why periods can disappear, how underfuelling and overtraining show up in real life, and why this is about far more than fertility. Elle explains the link between low energy availability, stress, hormone disruption, and long-term health risks like poor bone health, poor recovery, sleep issues, anxiety, bloating, and declining performance.They also discuss the rise of marathon culture, the return of skinny ideals, why fasted training can be problematic for women, how hormonal contraception can mask key symptoms, and the misinformation surrounding “balancing hormones” online.This is an important, evidence-based conversation for any woman who feels tired, stressed, bloated, constantly hungry, not quite right in herself - or has noticed her cycle becoming irregular or disappearing altogether.Our Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Sona Vitamins, Ireland’s longest established nutritional supplement producer.Find Sona online at sona.ie, in pharmacies nationwide, and in selected health stores.*Disclaimer - this podcast is for informational / educational/ entertainment purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice. Please see your GP or the relevant healthcare professional if you have any symptoms you are concerned about. Resources & linksFollow and connect with our guest: Follow Elle Kelly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellekellynutrition/ Work with Elle Kelly: https://eknutrition.com/ Follow and connect with The Wellness Script Follow Host & Pharmacist Lauren O’Reilly: https://www.instagram.com/itslaurenoreilly/ Follow The Wellness Script on social media: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessscriptpod/