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Ever lost your period, struggled with food, or felt completely misunderstood as a pregnant or postpartum athlete? You are not alone.

In this episode, I sit down with Heather Caplan—registered dietitian, running coach, and co-founder of @lane9project—to have a real, unfiltered conversation about REDs (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport), amenorrhea, and what recovery actually looks like.

We cover:
▶ Getting your period back (not just for fertility!)
▶ Disordered eating in the nutrition field
▶ How Lane 9 Project is helping women find better care
▶ The hormonal rollercoaster of postpartum
▶ Identity shifts as an athlete through pregnancy and beyond

Whether you're a runner, lifter, new mom, or clinician who works with active women, this conversation will hit home. Because you can be strong, athletic, and supported—without sacrificing your health.

Time Stamps

1:00 Introduction

6:30 when your own profession falls short

11:25 solving problems that you’re also dealing with

16:30 starting a private practice

20:50 dietitians and disorder eating

24:26 starting Lane 9

27:17 helping people through Lane 9

30:45 fertility and REDs

34:40 getting the care you need

40:32 breastfeeding and a returning cycle

44:30 realistic postpartum expectations

53:14 rapid fire questions

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/

Website: https://carriepagliano.com

CONNECT WITH HEATHER:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/lane9project/

Website: lane9project.org

The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.

This show has been a long time in the making!

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