Heather Caplan

In this episode, I sit down with registered dietitian and running coach Heather Caplan to talk about what it really takes to support active women. Heather is the co-founder of the Lane 9 Project, a national directory helping athletes in women’s sports build a supportive and knowledgeable healthcare team.

We dive into the realities of working through REDs (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport), amenorrhea, disordered eating, and the role dietitians play in both recovery and prevention. Heather brings not only her professional expertise but also personal insight into solving the very challenges she’s faced herself.

Whether you’re a clinician, athlete, or somewhere in between, this conversation is a reminder that you’re not alone—and support is out there.

We Talk About:

-Bone health and period recovery

-REDs and sports nutrition

-Struggling with disordered eating as a professional

-Creating the Lane 9 Project

-Realistic expectations for postpartum athletes

-Why building the right team matters

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

CONNECT WITH CARRIE

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

Website: https://carriepagliano.com

CONNECT WITH HEATHER

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

Website: lane9project.org

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