• 12/5/25

Episode 8: The Impact of Nutrition on Women's Health with Cortney Berling

Summary

In this episode, we dive into restricting food and underfueling, which led our guest Cprtney’s body to eventually sound the alarm, leading to fertility issues. She shares her personal story and the realization that she "knew in her heart what the problem was," even when others had different advice for a slew of medical professionals.

She discusses the challenges of seeking medical help, the importance of self-advocacy, and the lessons learned about nutrition and women's health. Cortney Berling is a Registered Dietitian, certified diabetes educator, running coach and military spouse, who emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to eating and the significance of listening to one's body.

Takeaways

Cortney's journey began with her move to San Diego and her husband's deployment.
She experienced infertility due to under-fueling and over-training.
Medical professionals often dismissed her concerns about missing periods.
Cortney learned the importance of being her own advocate in health care.
She found success in fertility treatments after addressing her lifestyle.
Cortney emphasizes that under-fueling can happen at any size.
Nutrition should focus on what to add to the diet, not just what to remove.
The body responds differently to stress in men and women.
Cortney encourages a balanced approach to eating, including 'junk' food.
Self-advocacy and listening to one's body are crucial for health.