Carbs, Cortisol & Creatine: The No-BS Guide to Fuelling Female Athletes
If you’ve ever been told to train fasted, fear carbs, or rely on green powders and “vibes” to get through your workouts, it’s time to rethink your fueling strategy.
This week, I had the chance to join the Girls Gone Wellness podcast for a myth-busting conversation about female athlete nutrition—and let’s just say, we didn’t hold back.
As a naturopathic doctor, Ironman triathlete, and women’s health advocate, I’ve seen firsthand how poor fueling—especially under-eating—can wreak havoc on performance, periods, and long-term health. And the sad truth? Many active women are unintentionally under-fueling, thanks to outdated advice and diet culture disguised as “wellness.”
🎧 Listen to the episode here:
Carbs, Cortisol, Creatine: The No-BS Guide to Training & Fueling for Women
Here’s what we cover in the episode:
Fasted workouts – Who (if anyone) benefits, and why they might be hurting your hormones more than helping your gains
Electrolyte trends – Do women really need more salt? The truth about high-sodium drinks and hydration hacks
Under-eating and performance – How skipping snacks or chronically dieting can mess with your thyroid, iron levels, recovery, and even cause you to lose your period
Carbs are not the enemy – Why carbohydrate restriction can actually worsen energy, mood, and hormonal balance in female athletes
Cycle syncing – When it makes sense to adjust your training around your menstrual cycle (and when it doesn’t)
Supplements worth your time – Creatine, caffeine, BCAAs, greens powders… what’s useful, and what’s just hype
The bottom line?
You don’t need to live off caffeine and cortisol to hit a PR. Whether you’re training for a race, rebuilding your energy after burnout, or just want to feel stronger and more consistent in your workouts, your nutrition matters—especially if you’re a woman.
This episode is for runners, lifters, weekend warriors, and every active woman who's been told to do more with less. If you're tired of one-size-fits-all advice, this conversation is your permission to fuel smarter—not less.
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