🎙️ #82 - When Nutrition Becomes the Injury: Understanding RED-S

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Episode Summary

Most people don’t expect questions about nutrition or menstrual cycles when they come in for elbow or wrist pain—but there’s a reason they matter.

In this episode, Dr. Chris breaks down Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and why it’s one of the most overlooked causes of chronic pain, poor recovery, and recurring injuries—especially in active women and former athletes.

You’ll learn how under-fueling impacts recovery, hormones, and bone health… and why training harder isn’t always the answer. Chris also shares how to recognize the warning signs and what it takes to build the right healthcare team to address the root problem—not just the symptoms.

If you’ve been dealing with nagging injuries or feel like your body just isn’t bouncing back the way it should, this episode will change how you think about performance, recovery, and long-term health.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Women's Health in Sports

01:00 Understanding Relative Energy Deficit Syndrome (REDS)

04:06 The Importance of Nutrition and Recovery

08:56 Addressing Health Beyond Performance

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