Underfueling, Fertility, Contraceptives and Long Term Health with Traci Carson, PhD

How do we address the public health issue of disordered eating and underfueling in an impactful and meaningful way, especially with younger female athletes? That’s what Sara discusses today with Traci Carson PhD, an epidemiologist with expertise in women's health and performance. Traci shares her personal journey with amenorrhea and the lack of information she received, which is what has ultimately influenced her field of work. They touch on the complex challenges of addressing disordered eating in sport environments and the importance of prevention and treatment, plus different contraceptive methods and their effects on hormones and one’s ability to ovulate and, ultimately, conceive.  Topics include:The impact of culture and media on athlete bodiesAddressing the psychological component of eating disordersUnderstanding and responding to hunger cuesThe significance of fueling the body after exercise for daily activities and functionThe longterm implications of underfueling on bone health and reproductive systemsUltimately, along with continued education, it is crucial to have more women modeling healthy behaviors and showcasing body size diversity in order to change perceptions and help young women understand the potential long term impact of short term decisions. Join us at Feisty Fest - September 18-20th, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/Sign up to Receive The Feisty Women's Performance Newsletter:https://feisty.co/newsletters/feisty-womens-performance/Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performanceVisit the Feisty website at https://feisty.co/ for info on all of our events and podcastsSupport our Partners:Use code PERFORMANCE for 20% off at http://cozyearth.comMomentous: Head to https://www.livemomentous.com/ and use promo code PERFORMANCE for up to 35% off your first orderWahoo: Learn more about Wahoo Fitness Products at: https://wahoofitness.pxf.io/0GAByRTifosi Optics: Use code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://tifosioptics.com/