{"podcast":{"title":"Feisty Women's Performance","slug":"feisty-women-s-performance-3663324","podcast_index_feed_id":3663324,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-womens-performance-podcast/","website_url":"https://livefeisty.com/category/podcasts/feisty-womens-performance-podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d900689b-0109-41e0-bef3-04f537897623/Copy-of-Feisty-Womens-Performance-Podcast-Series-Template-1.jpg","author":"Dr. Erin Ayala","episode_count":195,"summary":"Tired of fads, quick fixes, and performance advice that wasn’t designed for you? So are we. Feisty Women’s Performance cuts through the noise to bring you credible, science-backed insights to live your best, healthiest, active life. Hosted by Dr. Erin Ayala, this is your go-to resource for tackling the challenges of being an active woman today—whether you’re hoping to PR your next marathon or just trying to understand how much protein women actually need to be eating. We’ll move beyond the male-dominated lens of sport science to deliver honest conversations and actionable advice from women for women, to improve women’s health. Each episode dives deep into one of our four pillars—physiology, nutrition, mental health, and cultural issues—with leading experts to explore topics that are often left undiscussed. If you’re an active woman who cares about your sustainable health, performance growth, and long-term progress, these conversations are for you. No fads, no quick fixes. Just real science and legit experts. Re-launching January 2026.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/feisty-women-s-performance-3663324"},"episode":{"title":"Is your normal menstrual cycle really normal? with Mel Sulaver, RD","slug":"is-your-normal-menstrual-cycle-really-normal-with-mel-sulaver-rd","published_at":"2026-02-09T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/feisty-women-s-performance-3663324/is-your-normal-menstrual-cycle-really-normal-with-mel-sulaver-rd","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/feisty-women-s-performance-3663324","url":"https://livefeisty.com/category/podcasts/feisty-womens-performance-podcast/","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/12d014b4-c71c-49ec-bd41-c281ee22e1ee.mp3","summary":"On today's episode, we sit down with Mel Sulaver , a registered dietitian specializing in women's health and sports nutrition, to talk about all aspects of a woman's cycle — what does and doesn't show up, and what women should know about all the stages of their active lives. Mel dives deep into the topic of menstrual health for female athletes, and how understanding your cycle can enhance performance and overall wellbeing. Key Takeaways What constitutes a \"normal\" menstrual cycle beyond just having a period, and why it's essential to know your personal patterns The critical role carbohydrates play in hormonal health for female athletes and why low-carb diets should be a no-go for active women Practical nutrition strategies that Mel's seem work during different life stages, including postpartum — and how many extra calories breastfeeding really uses The importance of individual responses to nutrition and training, moving away from one-size-fits-all protocols Mel Sulaver is a registered dietitian and former collegiate athlete with a passion for women's health and nutrition. With her unique blend of clinical expertise and firsthand experience, she empowers female athletes to optimize their performance while maintaining their hormonal health. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review! Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue sharing valuable insights. Don't forget to follow Melanie at @Nutritionbymel on social media for more tips on women's health and performance. Join Feisty at the Grand Traverse in Duluth, MN on October 3rd! Use code FEISTY20 for $20 off when you register at https://feisty.co/events/the-grand-traverse Sign up to Receive The Feisty Women's Performance Newsletter: https://feisty.co/newsletters/feisty…","meta_description":"On today's episode, we sit down with Mel Sulaver , a registered dietitian specializing in women's health and sports nutrition, to talk about all aspects o…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3983,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/feisty-women-s-performance-3663324/episodes/is-your-normal-menstrual-cycle-really-normal-with-mel-sulaver-rd/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/feisty-women-s-performance-3663324/is-your-normal-menstrual-cycle-really-normal-with-mel-sulaver-rd.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}