Are You Struggling with Low Energy, Hormones or RED-S? What Sports Nutrition Misses —REBECCA MCCONVILLE

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Rebecca McConville, a registered dietitian, board-certified sports specialist and IAEDP-approved eating disorder supervisor. Rebecca is an internationally recognized expert on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs), author of Finding Your Sweet Spot: How to Avoid REDs, and creator of the first-of-its-kind REDs-Informed Provider Certification Program and masterclass for clinicians. With the academic version of her book, REDsolution, set to release in 2026, Rebecca continues to bridge the gap between research and real-world application.We talk about how REDs presents across different life stages—from pregnancy to postpartum to perimenopause—and the complex interplay between hormones, nutrition, and performance. Rebecca shares insight on recognizing symptoms early, removing the stigma around REDs, and the importance of supporting athletes with compassion, context, and collaboration.We talk about:-REDs in different stages of life-removing the stigma of REDs-common symptoms-considering body image-fueling for exerciseTime Stamps1:00 Introduction4:22 navigating eating as a college athlete7:57 having more open conversation9:00 varied symptoms of REDs13:20 understanding a client’s narrative16:23 using wearables to get answers22:45 where things go wrong26:45 hormones, birth control, and heart health 32:20 getting help from a dietician41:20 fertility related issues43:38 being an advocate as a provider51:17 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH REBECCA:IG: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaeddietitian/Website: www.beccamcconville.comThe Active Mom Podcast — a real mom's guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond, for active moms and the professionals who help them get there.Quick-hit conversations with moms, providers, and researchers... because you don't have a lot of free time (you're probably listening at 1.5x right now).Follow so you don't miss an episode. Rate & review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — it's how the next mom searching for these answers actually finds them. Share it with the friend who needs it.Questions or topic requests? DM me 💌