PEAC- Train Like a Girl: enhancing performance & wellbeing of GIRLS IN SPORT
sampsonannemarie
41 episodes
1 day ago
Welcome to PEAC- train like a girl, a podcast by female athletes and coaches for female athletes and coaches. We’re here to amplify your voice because it deserves to be heard.
At PEAC, we empower female athletes and coaches with the knowledge, resources, and support we think is necessary in todays athletic environments to thrive. Join us for bold conversations about the experiences of female athletes. Our discussions will make you laugh, cry, cheer, get frustrated, and rethink the future of girls in sports for generations to come.
Whether you’re walking, commuting, or cleaning your bedroom, take us with you. Follow us, check out our website, consider making a donation and share with a female athlete or coach you love!
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Welcome to PEAC- train like a girl, a podcast by female athletes and coaches for female athletes and coaches. We’re here to amplify your voice because it deserves to be heard.
At PEAC, we empower female athletes and coaches with the knowledge, resources, and support we think is necessary in todays athletic environments to thrive. Join us for bold conversations about the experiences of female athletes. Our discussions will make you laugh, cry, cheer, get frustrated, and rethink the future of girls in sports for generations to come.
Whether you’re walking, commuting, or cleaning your bedroom, take us with you. Follow us, check out our website, consider making a donation and share with a female athlete or coach you love!
When Sport Hurts: Navigating Eating Disorders & OCD in Female Athletes
PEAC- Train Like a Girl: enhancing performance & wellbeing of GIRLS IN SPORT
42 minutes
3 days ago
When Sport Hurts: Navigating Eating Disorders & OCD in Female Athletes
Guest: Hannah, Licensed Therapist specializing in Eating Disorders (ED) and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Episode Summary:In this episode, we chat with Hannah, a licensed therapist with a focus on Eating Disorders and OCD. Hannah shares insights into the high comorbidity rate of these issues, especially among women who pursue perfectionism. She opens up about her personal journey in sports, including her early experiences her family, mother playing volleyball and father, basketball, and how swimming became her passion.
Key Highlights:Athletic Foundations: Hannah’s love for sports began in a family that bonded through basketball and volleyball. However, it was joining the swim team that helped her discover her true self.
Journey Through Nutrition: After studying nutrition at Penn State, Hannah faced challenges that led her to lose her sense of identity, but she found her path again in graduate school at Temple University.
Stride Counseling: Hannah founded Stride Counseling, where she loves supporting athletes on their journey to recovery and returning to their sport.
Eating Disorders in Athletics: Hannah emphasizes that no sport is immune to eating disorders. She discusses the common tension athletes feel around food and the crucial role of fuel in performance.
Understanding Eating Disorders: Hannah explains the genetic, social, and biological factors that contribute to eating disorders and stresses the importance of nurturing a neutral relationship with food.
Tips for Athletes and Coaches: Hannah provides valuable advice for athletes, coaches, and caregivers on how to navigate and address eating disorders effectively.
Key Takeaways:Emphasizing the need to label food neutrally—understanding that food is not inherently "good" or "bad."
Recognizing the significant influence of societal pressure and personal relationships on a person’s relationship with food.
Importance of creating a supportive and understanding environment for athletes facing eating disorders.
Join us for this insightful conversation with Hannah, as she sheds light on the complexities of eating disorders in sports and shares her passion for helping athletes thrive.
Listen now and empower yourself with the knowledge to support athletes!
PEAC- Train Like a Girl: enhancing performance & wellbeing of GIRLS IN SPORT
Welcome to PEAC- train like a girl, a podcast by female athletes and coaches for female athletes and coaches. We’re here to amplify your voice because it deserves to be heard.
At PEAC, we empower female athletes and coaches with the knowledge, resources, and support we think is necessary in todays athletic environments to thrive. Join us for bold conversations about the experiences of female athletes. Our discussions will make you laugh, cry, cheer, get frustrated, and rethink the future of girls in sports for generations to come.
Whether you’re walking, commuting, or cleaning your bedroom, take us with you. Follow us, check out our website, consider making a donation and share with a female athlete or coach you love!
