235: Beyond the Triad, Fueling the Female Athlete & Intuitive Eating with Greta Jarvis

01:23 – Meet Greta Jarvis Greta Jarvis, founder of the Center for Active Women, is introduced. Her background in public health, nutrition, and intuitive eating is highlighted.

02:40 – Greta’s Athletic Journey Greta shares her experience as a lacrosse player, her early start in the sport, and the challenges she faced with menstrual health as a young athlete.

04:10 – The Female Athlete Triad & Medical Normalization Discussion on how missing periods was normalized in sports, the lack of awareness among medical professionals, and the impact of the female athlete triad.

07:00 – RED-S and the Need for Advocacy Exploring the evolution from the triad to RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport), the importance of education, and the need for systemic change in sports culture.

10:00 – Social Media, Diet Culture, and Disordered Eating How social media and cultural messages contribute to disordered eating and body image issues among athletes.

13:00 – Fueling the Adolescent Athlete The challenges of meeting nutritional needs for high school and college athletes, and the importance of early education on fueling and body respect.

16:00 – RED-S: A Broader Framework Why RED-S is a more inclusive and helpful framework for understanding energy deficiency, and how it applies to a wide range of athletes.

20:00 – Personal Stories: Bone Health and Recovery Greta shares her personal journey with amenorrhea, bone density loss, and the process of regaining health through nutrition and rest.

25:00 – Systemic Barriers: Access, Food Insecurity, and Team Support Lindsey and Greta discuss the role of social determinants of health, food insecurity among athletes, and the importance of community and team support.

30:00 – Intuitive Eating: Principles and Practice An introduction to intuitive eating, its 10 principles, and how it can be a powerful tool for athletes and non-athletes alike.

35:00 – Research and Misconceptions about Intuitive Eating Addressing common misconceptions, the evidence base for intuitive eating, and the importance of going to the source for accurate information.

40:00 – Greta’s Work and Resources Greta shares about her consulting work, resources for athletes and teams, and how listeners can connect with her.

45:00 – Rapid Fire Questions & Closing Fun rapid-fire questions for Greta, her favorite foods and sports, and final thoughts on community, support, and fueling femal