Periods, Performance & Why "Push Through Culture" is Failing Endurance Athletes w/ Danielle Kepics

This episode is a truth bomb in the best way. Danielle Kepics—a functional medicine PA, former therapist, and absolute powerhouse joins us for a no-BS conversation about performance, periods, and why “just push through” culture is failing athletes. We unpack what’s actually healthy, how stress impacts performance, and why eating more and doing less might be the exact reset you need. In this episode, we talk about:How endurance athletes confuse discipline with disorderThe stress bucket & why performance isn"t just about trainingWhy under-eating is the biggest roadblock for most womenWhat a “normal” period actually looks like—and why it mattersHow to train in alignment with your life seasonComing off birth control & cycle health 101 CONNECT WITH US: IG: @sfsrunners Coach Erin: @therunningrosen Coach Michaela: @michaela_robertson_ WEBSITE: https://www.stridesforstrength.com/ JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST