E24: Ben Robertson elite cycling and disordered eating

Welcome back to episode 24. On this episode I speak with Ben Robertson, a Canterbury-based ex-elite cyclist and now well respected massage therapist. Ben opens up about his time in the sport of elite cycling, the pressures involved, and his story struggling with an eating disorder, specifically anorexia nervosa and purging through excessive exercise. I feel really privileged to have Ben come on and be so open and honest about a topic that can be hard for many to talk about. I really want to emphasise that eating disorders are not just in females, and it is a growing issue in male athletes too, especially those on the cusp of being elite and professional. I really hope you enjoy this very raw, honest, and insightful discussion.  Find Ben on Instagram @muscleconceptsnz or https://www.muscleconcepts.co.nz/   PODCAST DISCLAIMER The information provided in this podcast is for your personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. It should not be considered as medical or professional advice. We recommend you consult with a GP or other healthcare professional before taking or omitting to take any action based on this podcast. While the producer uses best endeavours to provide accurate and true content, the producer makes no guarantees or promises and assumes no liability regarding the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information presented. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. Any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the author’s opinion, standards or policies and the author does not assume any liability for them whatsoever.