Austin woman preserves fertility while risking triggering eating disorder

In this Austin American-Statesman feature story, Say It Brave member Lindsey Hall chronicles her experience navigating fertility struggles while in eating disorder recovery. The article includes quotes from ERC Pathlight Regional Medical Director (South) Stephanie Setliff, MD, CEDS-S.

Published: Sep 04, 2025

It's been a busy day for Lindsey Hall. She's been running around Austin from client meeting to client meeting to happy hour, but luckily her boyfriend left a granola bar and a banana for her to take to appointments. As a public relations specialist, she's always on the go, which can sometimes fuel her eating disorder.

Hall, 36, has lived with anorexia for 16 years. It started with a push toward being perfect as a debutante and tennis player growing up in Fort Worth. "I was rigid mentally," she said.

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