I’m tackling one of the most common and misunderstood topics in the world of hormone health and fertility: carbohydrates. Specifically, how well-intentioned choices—like following a low-carb or "clean" eating plan—might be silently disrupting your cycle, impairing ovulation, and delaying your chances of getting pregnant.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why eating “clean” or low-carb might backfire when it comes to hormonal health

• The science behind how carbs fuel ovulation, thyroid function, and estrogen balance

• How low energy availability—even if you're eating a lot—can shut down your reproductive system

• What happens to LH pulses, T3, and gut health on a low-carb or high-stress lifestyle

• Why mindset matters as much as macros when it comes to recovery from hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA)

  
  

I’m breaking down the exact physiological reasons why your cycle may still be MIA—even if your labs look “normal” and you’ve already increased calories.

This isn’t just about how much you eat… it’s about what you’re eating (and what signals you’re sending your brain).

You’ll also hear:

• Why we see so many Type A women, athletes, and “wellness girlies” struggling to ovulate

• Real stats from our program (91% get their period back in 90 days!)

• Why your gut health and hormone health are more connected than you think

  Resources mentioned:

• Free Quiz: Are You Too Healthy to Get Pregnant?

• Episode 14: Disordered Eating and Digestive Issues with Dr. Heather Finley

• Episode 85: Why Healthy, Type A Women Might Be Struggling to Get Pregnant

💛 Ready to stop second-guessing and start ovulating again—without going low-carb, burning out at the gym, or dropping $1,000s on supplements?

Take the quiz linked above and find out what’s keeping your period and fertility stuck. Your body wants to heal—you just have to give it the right tools.

Connect with Lindsey:

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠foodfreedomandfertility.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lindseylusson⁠