Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders.
Athletes face a lot of mental and physical pressure around fueling, so we need to break taboos.
Kate Ringwood is a licensed therapist that specializes in eating disorders in athletes. Kate's personal experience navigating her own recovery while competing in cross country and track influenced her passion in helping others.
Listen to hear about:
- Kate’s personal story of an eating disorder and then rediscovering her love for running
- Getting back into training with less pressure
- Reduce shame and stigma around eating disorders and body image issues
- Misconceptions about athletes and eating disorders
- The nuances of recovery, failure, and mental health in running
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