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Does your menstrual cycle impact how you should train and eat? Or is "cycle syncing" another wellness trend designed to sell programs?

Dietitian Jillian Greaves and I cut through the cycle syncing hype - what works, what's just marketing hype, and how to support your body throughout your cycle. We break down the science behind hormonal fluctuations and discuss carbs, fasting, birth control, practical training adjustments, and one-size-fits-all protocols. No fluff, just facts.

Jillian is a functional medicine dietitian and women’s health expert specializing in hormonal health, PCOS, and cycle-based nutrition. With a Master’s in Public Health from Tufts University, she has helped thousands of women optimize their health through personalized nutrition and lifestyle changes.

Today, you’ll learn all about:

02:28 - Why cycle syncing can backfire when taken too far
04:15 - The 4 phases of the menstrual cycle and how hormones fluctuate
07:04 - Why some women feel stronger during their period
13:21 - The impact of carbs on female metabolism and stress resilience
19:13 - The problem with chronic low-carb diets for women
24:20 - Why the luteal phase may require more recovery
30:32 - How to adjust your training and nutrition based on real biofeedback
41:25 - The truth about birth control and why it’s overprescribed
47:02 - Rapid-fire Q & A
52:01 - Outro

Episode resources:

• Website: jilliangreaves.com 
• Instagram: @jilliangreavesrd 
  
  

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