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This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with mental health therapist and former NCAA field hockey player Olivia Papakyrikos. Olivia specializes in athletes' mental health, sport psychology and eating disorders. We start off by discussing our own experiences with mindset challenges as former athletes, including navigating injuries and identity shifts as we moved away from competitive sports. Olivia shares how she helps athletes overcome challenges such as eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and injury recovery to perform better in sports and life. We highlight some of the social pressures high school and college athletes face that make them particularly susceptible. Team culture, coaches and available resources all also impact athletes' mental health, and seeking professional support from therapists like Olivia can make a big difference on performance and wellbeing. Olivia is also heavily involved in the Female Athlete Conference, helping to elevate female athlete health and research. We speak to the huge lack of research into female athletes and knowledge gaps, such as the impact of the menstrual cycle on performance and mental health. We finish off with the usual end of the podcast questions, and recommend you check out the Female Athlete Conference here! TOPIC TIMESTAMPS: 4:20 How sports psychology helped Olivia as an injured athlete  7:50 The importance of embracing different identities and being more than an athlete 15:00 Recovery processes and timelines for treating eating disorders, injuries, performance anxiety and more 19:45 The impact of social pressures faced by high school and college athletes  25:00 Supporting athletes' mental health: coaches, resources and outsourcing professional support  29:45 Female Athlete Conference and the lack of research in female athletes  33:10 Understanding the impact of the menstrual cycle on performance and mental health  38:15 End of the podcast questions  Find Olivia at oliviapapakyrikos.com Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviapapakyrikos and me, your host Lindsey Cortes, @female.athlete.nutrition  SIGN UP FOR EMAIL LIST: https://riseupnutrition.activehosted.com/f/6  Check out our NEW website with resources, blogs, and more: www.FemaleAthleteNutritionPodcast.com Join our amazing "FANS": Female Athlete Nutrition Supporters by considering a contribution of just $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition Health Practitioner or Dietitian? Check out ThatCleanLife for recipes & meal planning software: https://get.thatcleanlife.com/femaleathletenutrition Check out more brand partners and affiliates at: https://www.femaleathletenutritionpodcast.com/affiliatepartners We are so grateful to our FANS and listeners! I hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode, Laura Moretti Reece, lead sports dietitian for the Female Athlete Program at Boston Children's Hospital, discusses her journey as a sports dietitian specializing in eating disorders and disordered eating among athletes. Laura highlights the foundational significance of personalized and evidence-based nutritional recommendations for athletes. We also explore the impact of diet culture, menstrual phase, and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) on nutrition for female athletes. Trends like intermittent fasting, fasted workouts, and sports supplements are also discussed. Laura Moretti Reece completed her Master's Degree in clinical nutrition at New York University. As a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, Laura specializes in sports performance-based nutrition as well as treating REDs, disordered eating and eating disorders in athletes. Laura has an extensive amount of experience in consulting and collaborating with Olympic and professional athletes, local colleges and universities, as well as professional sport and dance facilities. Laura currently serves as the Lead Dietitian for the Female Athlete Program at Boston Children's Hospital, as well as serving as the consulting dietitian for the Boston Ballet Company. She also runs a Boston Based virtual group nutrition practice, Laura Moretti Nutrition LLC. Laura served as the Co-Chair for the International Academy of Eating Disorders Sport and Exercise Special Interest Group, and was also the Co-Chair of the 2019 Female Athlete Conference. 00:00 Introduction and Career Beginnings 00:13 Specializing in Eating Disorders 00:52 Joining the Female Athlete Program 01:07 Building a Team and Current Role 02:15 Advice for Aspiring Dietitians 03:54 Discussing REDS: Recent Research and Opinions 07:26 The Importance of Nutrition in Athletes 13:06 Menstrual Health and Nutrition 17:44 Intermittent Fasting and Female Athletes 19:00 Listening to Your Body: Intuitive Eating for Athletes 19:41 The Problem with Dietary Restrictions 21:20 Coaching Female Athletes: Unique Challenges 25:37 Supplements for Female Athletes: What to Consider 32:25 The True Meaning of Fitness: A Personal Perspective 36:56 Conclusion and Upcoming Events  

Show Notes: Dr. Emilie Burgess, Sports DietitianInstagram: @emthedietitianEmilie Burgess is a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics specializing in sports performance, low energy availability, disordered eating, and eating disorders in athletes. She currently works as a sport & eating disorder dietitian at Laura Moretti Nutrition LLC, co-chair for the 2025 Female Athlete Conference, and a contract dietitian for USA Track and Field. Emilie was most recently the Athletics Sports Dietitian for 34 varsity teams at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, and served as the Exhibitor Chair for the 2023 Female Athlete Conference.As a dietitian, Emilie has worked at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston, Cambridge Eating Disorder Center, and at Home Base Program, a Boston Red Sox and Massachusetts General Hospital program. During the pandemic, she transitioned to Boston Hope, a COVID-19 field hospital where she helped co-lead and build the food service department. Emilie has also worked as a clinical nutrition specialist in the Division of Sports Medicine and Female Athlete Program at Boston Children's Hospital, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Recreation, and completed a sports nutrition fellowship program at the University of Washington through the Gatorade Sports Nutrition Immersion Program. Emilie earned a BS in Dietetics at the University of Connecticut, where she competed as a Division I tennis player. She went on to earn a MS in Nutrition and Food Science, and completed a dietetic internship at West Virginia University. Professional Affiliations:Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)              Massachusetts Dietetic Association (MDA)            American Sports and Performance Dietitians Association (APSDA)Sports and Human Performance Nutrition (SHPN) To contact the Youth Sports Safety Update Podcasthttps://Jaxsmp.com Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program or JSMP3563 Philips Highway, Building E, Suite 502, Jacksonville, FL 32207Email: Jim.mackie@bmcjax.com 904-477-9291Email: Robert.Sefcik@bmcjax.com Executive Director JSMP & CEO / President FASMED 904-202-4332Florida Alliance for Sports Medicine https://fasmed.fadss.org/Disclaimers:Guests of the show are stakeholders of youth sports safety.  Views and conclusions expressed in this program are those of the guest(s) and not necessarily those of the employees, administration, or associated staff of JSMP.  and does not imply endorsement of any product, service, or opinion discussed.The JSMP is also the managing partner of the Florida Alliance of Sports Medicine, or FASMED which is a state-wide coalition of sports medicine physicians who are engaged in promoting the highest level of high school sports safety through education, awareness and access to medical resources to keep kids safe. All material presented in this program is provided for information only and should not be construed as professional advice.  Any use of this podcast without the express written consent of the JSMP or FASMed is strictly prohibited.   

Welcome to season 2 episode 22 of The Fuel Run Recover Podcast, where I'm excited to bring you this in-depth conversation all about how runners can avoid RED-S (relative energy deficiency in sport), with fellow Dietitian Laura Moretti Reece! Laura completed her Master's Degree in clinical nutrition at New York University. As a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, Laura specializes in sports performance-based nutrition as well as treating REDs, disordered eating and eating disorders in athletes. Laura has an extensive amount of experience in consulting and collaborating with Olympic and professional athletes, local colleges and universities, as well as professional sport and dance facilities. She was recently appointed to the REDs Expert Advisory Panel for The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee. Laura currently serves as the Lead Dietitian for the Female Athlete Program at Boston Children's Hospital. She is also the consulting dietitian for the Boston Ballet Company and Schools. Laura served as the Co-Chair for the International Academy of Eating Disorders Sport and Exercise Special Interest Group, and was also the Co-Chair of the 2019 Female Athlete Conference. Laura is also a multiple time Boston Marathon qualifier and finisher, as well as a triathlete, and skier. Looking for the resources mentioned in today's episode? ⁠⁠⁠Get your free fueling and strength training guide for runners here⁠⁠⁠ And, learn more about working with me by visiting my website ⁠⁠www.stephaniehnatiuk.com⁠⁠!

Millions of women will tell you they feel like their muscle disappeared overnight once they hit the menopause transition. It may not technically happen in a 24 hour period, but muscle tissue really does slip away quickly over the perimenopause period. That's a problem because muscle is our metabolic engine and helps us live, play, and perform our best. This week, we sat down with exercise scientist Sam Moore, who was so moved by her athletic mother's experience during perimenopause, she devoted herself to learning as much as she could to help others. She presented her research on body composition, activity, and nutrition in menopause at this year's Female Athlete Conference. We talk all about her research there and much more.Sam Moore is an applied sport scientist and Human Movement Science Doctoral student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's School of Medicine, researching endocrinological topics of applied female athlete sport science. Sam completed her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science and Human Biology from Western Oregon University and her master's degree in Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention from California University of Pennsylvania. Prior to Carolina, Sam was with the NC State Wolfpack from 2019-2021 as the Director of Sport Science and Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach. As the first woman to serve as a Director of Sport Science in the NCAA, Sam implemented a revolutionary and evidence-informed framework of women's specific training design based on the hormonal landscape of the Wolfpack female athletes. You can learn more about her and her work at mooresportscience.comResourcesEvaluation of the relationship between body composition and menopause symptoms across the menopause transition, here.Body Composition, Activity, & Nutrition in Menopause, here. Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopause Feisty Media: @feisty_media Selene: @fitchick3 Subscribe to the weekly Feisty Menopause blog: https://www.feistymenopause.com/feistyinbox Hit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099 Join Level Up - Our Community for Active Women Navigating the Menopause TransitionJoin: https://www.feistymenopause.com/monthly-membership-1 Leave your questions for Selene:https://www.speakpipe.com/hitplay Get the Free Feisty Women's Guide to Lifting Heavy Sh*t:https://www.feistymenopause.com/liftheavy Support our Partners:The Amino Co: Shop Feisty's Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements. Enter code HITPLAY at Aminoco.com/HITPLAY to Save 30% + receive a FREE gift for new purchasers! Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Cool-Jams: Use the code HITPLAY for 15% off all products at https://www.cool-jams.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=spotify&utm_campaign=hit-play-not-pause_20230802 Nutrisense: Go to nutrisense.io/hitplay and use the code HITPLAY30 for $30 off any subscription to the CGM program bonkbreaker.com/feistybox

This week we had the pleasure of welcoming Christine Yu to the podcast! The recent publication of her book "Up to Speed - The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletics" has us very excited about her approach to the science behind many sports science topics, specifically with women in mind.We got to hear about her insights from her recent attendance to the Female Athlete Conference, where she heard from athletes like Mary Cain about their experiences with doctors and those in the general field of science not having a baseline understanding of women in sport. She also told us about why she thinks scientific literacy is important for society as a whole, as well as the dangers that research bias can pose for women. christinemyu.comChristine's Instagram: @cyu888Follow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website:https://livefeisty.com/ Support Our Partners: Use code FEISTYVJ for $20 off a pair of shoes at https://vjshoesusa.com/feisty InsideTracker: Get 20% off at insidetracker.com/feisty Orca: Use code IRONWOMEN15 for 15% off at www.orca.com/ The Amino Co: Shop Feisty's Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements. Enter code IRONWOMEN at Aminoco.com/IRONWOMEN to Save 30% + receive a FREE gift for new purchasers! SaltStick: Use code FEISTY for 20% off one time purchases and subscriptions at saltstick.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In mid-June, Feisty Media was proud to be a sponsor of the 2023 Female Athlete Conference in Boston, which is the epicenter of academia and research as it relates to women's performance. The self-described goal of the FAC is to close the disparity in research and treatment of female athletes and promote the understanding of female athletes' unique and understudied physiology and lived experience, as well as clinical best practices and interdisciplinary calls-to-action.Feisty's own Sara Gross, Kelly O'Mara, and Selene Yeager attended the conference and, today, they share with you some of their personal thoughts and key takeaways from the three-day conference, along with some wish list topics that certainly warrant more discussion and research. They recap:What we continue to learn about the menstrual cycle and its effects on performanceHow to close the gap between new research and communication to coaches and trainersWhy we still don't know enough about nutrition, even with continued research on REDS and LEA (Low Energy Availability)Why we need a better frame of reference when describing painThe disconnection between body composition and performanceMost agree that we are at an inflection point with women's sports and performance which is why, now more than ever, it's important to keep asking the right questions and creating ways to communicate research quickly and efficiently to those up-and-coming performers for years to come. Read Selene Yeager's Recap of the Female Athlete ConferenceLearn more about the Female Athlete ConferenceDownload the Feisty Female Athlete Guide:Fueled Course:Fueled: A Comprehensive Nutrition Course for Active Women - fueledcourse.com Learn More about the Feisty Kona Tri-Cation:https://www.feistytriathlon.com/trication Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performance Feisty Media Website:https://livefeisty.com/ https://www.womensperformance.com/ Support our Partners:The Amino Co: Shop Feisty's Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements. Enter code PERFORMANCE at Aminoco.com/PERFORMANCE to Save 30% + receive a FREE gift for new purchasers! InsideTracker: Get 20% off at insidetracker.com/feisty Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code PERFORMANCE at https://www.previnex.com VJ Shoes: Use code FEISTYVJ for $20 off a pair of shoes at https://vjshoesusa.com/pages/feisty

Dr. Kate Ackerman is the Founder and Director of the Wu Tsai Female Athlete Program Boston Children's Hospital and Biennial International Female Athlete Conference and Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. She earned her BA from Cornell University, her MD from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, her MPH from the Harvard School of Public Health, and completed her residency in internal medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her sports medicine fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital and endocrinology fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital.    She is currently the chair of the US Rowing medical committee and a member of the World Rowing medical commission. Her research focuses on female athlete health and the various aspects of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). She has authored/co-authored over 100 articles and book chapters related to sports medicine, endocrinology, rowing, bone health, and female athletes, including position statements with the International Olympic Committee. Athletically, Dr. Ackerman represented the US as a lightweight rower at the World Championships, having taken up rowing as a walk-on at Cornell. She has multiple National Championships titles and still competes with her teammates for life as a masters athlete. Most recently, she has become a member of the national leadership council for the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, a $220 million initiative to improve health and performance globally. Dr. Ackerman is leading the Alliance's focus on scientific advancements for women. Join Hear Her Sports Patreon https://www.patreon.com/hearhersports Support the show and women's sports media https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hearher Find all episodes http://www.hearhersports.com/ Find Hear Her Sports on all social @hearhersports Find the Wu Tsai Female Athlete Program at https://www.childrenshospital.org/programs/female-athlete-program/research-innovation/innovation-hub-boston-childrens Find Kate Ackerman on IG and Twitter @DrKateAckerman

Females Athlete Care is not the same as male athlete care. Dr. Jill Moschelli is making a career specializing in it. Megan Smith, the chairperson for Women In Athletic Training, leads the interview. https://mm.linkedin.com/posts/cassie-monaco-2803b3202_flathead-valley-high-school-students-win-activity-7034338310130974721-xSV0 Looking into your bio, you specialize in Female Sports Medicine. Can you share with us what that entails? Female athletes are just different than men Female athlete triad. Concussion recovery is different Predisposed to different types of injuries How popular is being a female sports medicine-specific doctor? It is not really common, but some of it is due to comfort level. There has been an increased discussion about women training on their menstrual cycles and understanding how each phase affects your training. When someone is looking into this- do you have any recommendations on how to get started or a basis of understanding while training during different phases? Educating in general is the biggest first step Educate them about their own body and their cycle Know what is normal for you and be aware of what changes look like. Some of those changes can be due to oral contraceptives for whatever reasons. Basic menstrual tracking app. Perceived performance scales but nothing has been clear or consistent…so more research is needed. How do we ask: are you on your period? Make it not taboo…make it part of their general health I am going to ask a lot of questions and if you feel like you can't or do not want to answer that is fine. “How has your menstrual cycle been?” “Are you on any medicines that would impact it?” We bring up topics like that at the beginning of the season so it is less taboo and breaks through the barrier. Over the years I have taken many female-specific continuing eds, but one stood out to me which was pelvic floor dysfunction in female athletes. Is this something that you're seeing in the clinic or refer out to a pelvic floor PT? Can you share how this can affect the training of our female athletes? It happens more than we are aware of.  It is not discussed as much.  Up to about 30% of elite female athletes experience incontinence. Impact sports have a greater incidence. Bringing up the conversation more often helps teach people about it. Finding a pelvic floor therapist can be difficult Stress Incontinence: Inability to control the flow of urine during stress. How can Athletic Trainers bridge that gap? The more we talk about it the more it normalizes it. You can be the first line of defense for those athletes. Maybe set up a regular schedule to discuss it so they know to expect it. Have the resources available or posted for them.  Are there areas of female patient care that you believe would be beneficial for athletic trainers to be better versed on? What are those areas? Is there training that you recommend? Reproductive/menstrual cycle/ pelvic floor in your education as you get your degree. Spend time discussing the differences between male and female athletes. Have grand round discussions on female athlete care. Females recover differently from concussions Timetables are different for females The treatments are similar but they might take longer. The Female Athlete Conference every other year in Boston to tackle issues concerning female athlete care. Dr. Jill Moschelli - sadoskij@msu.edu Megan Smith - Twitter

Get comfortable with being uncomfortable!  Emilie shares her unique journey to becoming a Sports Performance & Eating Disorder dietitian. Emilie completed her Bachelor's degree in Dietetics at the University of Connecticut, where she competed as a Division I tennis player. She went on to obtain her Master's of Science in Nutrition and Food Science, and completed a dietetic internship at West Virginia University. She is also a Board Certified Sports Dietitian (CSSD) specializing in sports performance nutrition and eating disorders in athletes. Emilie began her dietetic career at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston as a Clinical Dietitian, and then accepted a position at the Cambridge Eating Disorder Center (CEDC) as a Registered Dietitian. Emilie has worked at Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital program, where she provided nutrition support to veterans and their families. During her time there she supported Home Base's tactile athletes who were competing in events such as the Boston Marathon and the Marathon Des Sables. Emilie has also spent time as a Clinical Nutrition Specialist in the Division of Sports Medicine and Female Athlete Program at Boston Children's Hospital and as a Registered Dietitian at MIT Recreation.  She recently completed a sports nutrition fellowship at the University of Washington through the Gatorade Sports Nutrition Immersion Program (SNIP) in Seattle, WA.  Emilie currently serves as the sports dietitian for Brown University Athletics, Laura Moretti Nutrition LLC, and is the Exhibitor Chair for the 2023 Female Athlete Conference.  Register here for the Female Athlete Conference in Boston!  https://www.femaleathleteconference.com/registration This episode is sponsored by Momentous and Honey Stinger! Check out livemomentous.com and use the code RDSNIPPETS20 for 20% off all products Check out Honeystinger.com and use the code RDSNIPPETS20 for 20% a one time retail order Contact Teamsales@honeysinger.com for samples and team pricing.

If you're feeling more injury prone, you're not alone. Many women who have led active, athletic lives without a lot of injuries and “itises” suddenly find themselves sidelined more often during the menopause transition. Fluctuating and declining hormone levels directly impact your musculoskeletal system, as do your lifelong movement patterns, exercise habits, recovery practices, and nutrition–all of which become increasingly important during this time of life. This week's guest, sports medicine physician and endocrinologist Kathryn Ackerman, MD, MPH, dives into what we know, what we've yet to learn, and what we should be doing right now to dial it all in to stay strong through menopause and beyond. Kathryn is the medical director of the Female Athlete Program in the Sports Medicine Division at Boston Children's Hospital. Her interests include female athletes, rowing injuries, endocrinology, relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S), optimizing performance and health in athletes with diabetes, exercise-associated hyponatremia, and exercise and bone health. She is also a former national team lightweight rower, chair of the US Rowing Medical Commission, member of the World Rowing Medical Commission, and the course director for the Female Athlete Conference, held biennially at Boston Children's Hospital. You can learn more about her https://www.childrenshospital.org/directory/kathryn-ackerman (here) and the paper she references on the Effect of Estrogen on Musculoskeletal Performance and Injury Risk by Keith Barr https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6341375/ (here).  **Support the Podcast** InsideTracker: 20% off at http://insidetracker.com/feisty (insidetracker.com/feisty) Previnex: 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ (https://www.previnex.com/)  Bonafide: 20% off your first purchase when you subscribe to any product with code HITPLAY at  http://hellobonafide.com/hitplay (hellobonafide.com/hitplay) Nutrisense: Use code "HITPLAY" at https://nutrisense.io/hitplay (nutrisense.io/hitplay) for $30 off any subscription to the CGM program Velorosa Cycling: Enter HITPLAY15 at checkout and receive 15% off an order of full-priced cycling wear at http://velorosacycling.com/ (velorosacycling.com) Go to http://feistymenopause.com/podcastguide (feistymenopause.com/podcastguide) for more information about the Hit Replay Podcast Guide subscription This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In this episode, I am joined by Nicole Farnsworth, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, CPT. Nicole works as a dietitian for the Sports Medicine Team and the Female Athlete Program at Boston Children's Hospital. She is additionally a clinical dietitian at Laura Moretti Nutrition and the consulting sports dietitian for Wheaton College. Nicole is a member of the Female Athlete Conference Planning Committee and served as co-chair for the 2021 Female Athlete Conference. Nicole's interest in working with athletes stems from her experience as a track and field pentathlete and heptathlete as an undergraduate student at Harvard. Nicole is dedicated to educating athletes on the importance of adequate fueling for health and performance and regularly lectures for local and regional athletic teams and organizations.Join Karin and Nicole for a discussion on the mental and physical energy required for collegiate athletes, cultural and ritualistic competition preparation risks, “race weight,” the Female Athlete Triad and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports (REDS), the prevalence of eating disorders in certain sports, athletic character traits, and much more!CONNECT WITH NICOLE:• Learn more about Nicole by visiting her bios on the Female Athlete Program, Boston Children's Hospital and Laura Moretti Nutrition• Follow Nicole on Twitter and Instagram• View details from this year's Virtual Female Athlete Conference and register for their next conference• Read Nicole's article, “Specific dietary practices in female athletes and their association with positive screening for disordered eating” published on BioMed Central• Learn more about the Female Athletic Program's research, services, specialties, and health guides＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ Apply to be a guest on the show here!

Risa Isard is a sports industry veteran and policy expert. She specializes in advancing equity with and for girls and women, LGBTQ+ people, people of color, and others in and through sport. Her career in the sports industry spans professional and college sports, sports policy, and nonprofit thought leadership. She has developed partnerships with professional ninja athletes, hosted Billie Jean King in an on-stage conversation, directed the premier national event for increasing access to youth sports, co-authored and edited foundational research reports, established community-based partnerships to support sport leaders across the country, launched a first-of-its-kind online portal for community leaders, founded a farmer's market at professional baseball games, run a baseball league for people with special needs, hosted a celebrity soccer challenge, authored fortune cookies, and more. She is the former associate director of thought leadership for national nonprofit KABOOM!, former project director for the Aspen Institute Sports & Society Program, and former community relations coordinator for a minor league baseball team. She's also been on staff at Brandi Chastain's nonprofit organization, Duke University women's basketball, and the Phoenix Mercury. Risa has presented at South by Southwest (SXSW), Spotlight: Health at the Aspen Ideas Festival, the Surgeon General's Innovation Summit, the University of Pennsylvania's Law School Sports Symposium, the North American Society for Sport Management, and elsewhere. She has written for Sports Business Journal, AdWeek, Global Sport Matters, Quartz, espnW and elsewhere. Risa graduated cum laude from Duke with a specialized degree in “Social Change at the Intersection of Culture, Gender, and Sports,” simultaneously receiving honors for her original research thesis on the pre-history and early years of Title IX (1969-1975). A long-time advocate of using sports for social change, Risa is a Research Fellow in the Laboratory for Inclusion and Diversity in Sport at UMass, where she is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Sport Management from the Isenberg School of Management. You can follow her on Twitter at @RisaLovesSports. Questions include: What sparked your interest in the study of sport and culture? What research topics are you currently diving into? Recently, you organized a panel at the Female Athlete Conference. Would you mind sharing with folks the purpose behind this panel? What do you believe are some actionable steps we can take to increase the participation of female leaders in sports as athletes and as women working in sports? We are currently in the middle of the Olympic Games and soon the Paralympic Games will take place. What do you feel we can learn about sport and culture through watching these athletes? In what ways have you seen teams and athletes use sport as a platform for bringing awareness to social justice issues? Why do you believe sport is an avenue for social change? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strong-runner-chicks/support

In this week's episode we speak to Dr Kate Ackerman about Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S).Dr Ackerman is a world leading physician and Medical Director of the female athlete programme at Boston Children’s Hospital, where she is leading the way in healthcare for female athletes. Dr Ackerman has also published a vast number of research papers including on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport and the Female Athlete Triad.In our interview we cover, what is RED-S, how it is different to the Female Athlete Triad, what is low energy availability, what's the impact of having low energy availability in athletes, what are the long term implications of RED-S, how do you screen for it and what do we need to do to increase awareness of the condition?A huge thank you to our Title Sponsors for Series 3; Umi Health. Umi  is your go to, one-stop-hub for all things pelvic health, come join the revolution at umi-health.com.Dr Kate Ackerman: https://www.childrenshospital.org/directory/physicians/a/kathryn-ackermanDr Kate Ackerman on Twitter: @DrKateAckermanSign up to the Female Athlete Conference: https://www.femaleathleteconference.comRED-S info: https://www.childrenshospital.org/centers-and-services/programs/f-_-n/female-athlete-program

On this week’s BJSM podcast, Kathrine Switzer (T: @KVSwitzer) joins BJSM’s Daniel Friedman (T: @ddfriedman) to chat about empowering female athletes and the changing face of women’s sport in 2019. In 1967, 20-year-old Kathrine Switzer became the first woman to complete the all-male Boston Marathon as an official entrant. She managed to fight off a race official who tried to force her from the course after only several kilometres, and made history as she crossed the finish line four hours later. Empowered by her experience, Kathrine became determined to create change for all women and has dedicated her career to advancing women’s sport, health and equality. https://kathrineswitzer.com/ In this 25-minute conversation, Kathrine discusses: · The story of her historic 1967 Boston Marathon · Her activism in advancing women’s running · 261 Fearless – a global supportive social running network http://www.261fearless.org/ · The biggest barriers to female participation in sport today · What SEM clinicians can do to help out On June 6-8, Kathrine will be speaking at the 4th biennial Female Athlete Conference in Boston. She will be presenting alongside a world-class line up of local and international experts on women’s sport and exercise medicine, coaching, leadership and culture. https://bostonchildrens.cloud-cme.com/default.aspx?P=1&EID=910 Learn more about NZ’s Green Rx: https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/preventative-health-wellness/physical-activity/green-prescriptions

Dr Nicola Rinaldi joins us today as we’re digging into Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and how to restore your period. Dr. Nicola Rinaldi has a PhD in biology from MIT. Since experiencing hypothalamic amenorrhea (missing periods) herself, Dr. Rinaldi has been on a mission to spread awareness of the condition and how to recover. In 2016 she published the book "No Period. Now What?" This book is a comprehensive resource that includes much of the medical and scientific research that underlies our current understanding of the triggers for amenorrhea, what steps to take for recovery, and treatments to use for recovery and pregnancy as needed. In addition, Dr. Rinaldi performed the largest survey to date of women who likewise experienced amenorrhea, and includes results from the survey answering many of the common questions women have, such as "How long will it take to recover?" "Will I be able to get pregnant?" and "Will I resume cycling after pregnancy?". Finally, the book includes Dr. Rinaldi's own story along with those of hundreds of other women, providing hope and reassurance to women following in their footsteps. Since publishing "No Period. Now What?" Dr. Rinaldi has been a guest on multiple podcasts, attended the ACSM and SCAN conferences, presented the winning poster at the 2017 Female Athlete Conference, and now works with clients on period recovery and getting pregnant. Website: www.noperiodnowwhat.com Special offer - use discount code - PGNAT10 - www.noperiodnowwhat.com/book/products -- Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call here: https://intakeq.com/booking/cZ7XW6 -- Download your free fertility yoga video. In this 20-minute intro video, we focus on a calming and peaceful practice to connect back to our heart. These simple yoga poses can help quiet negative thoughts and make you feel more in control. www.yogafreebie.com -- Don't forget to check out my Resources page for more information and products that will help you on your fertility journey.  

Dr. Nicola Rinaldi has a PhD in biology from MIT. Since experiencing hypothalamic amenorrhea (missing periods) herself, Dr. Rinaldi has been on a mission to spread awareness of the condition and how to recover. In 2016 she published the book "No Period. Now What?" This book is a comprehensive resource that includes much of the medical and scientific research that underlies our current understanding of the triggers for amenorrhea, what steps to take for recovery, and treatments to use for recovery and pregnancy as needed. In addition, Dr. Rinaldi performed the largest survey to date of women who likewise experienced amenorrhea, and includes results from the survey answering many of the common questions women have, such as "How long will it take to recover?" "Will I be able to get pregnant?" and "Will I resume cycling after pregnancy?". Finally, the book includes Dr. Rinaldi's own story along with those of hundreds of other women, providing hope and reassurance to women following in their footsteps. Since publishing "No Period. Now What?" Dr. Rinaldi has been a guest on multiple podcasts, attended the ACSM and SCAN conferences, presented posters at the 2017 Female Athlete Conference, and FNCE in October, and now works with clients on period recovery and getting pregnant. Facebook support group: https://bit.ly/NPNWSupport Work with me: http://www.noperiodnowwhat.com/consulting www.noperiodnowwhat.com For more information about Michelle, visit www.thewholesomelotus.com For information on the Wholesome Fertility Method online program visit www.thewholesomefertilitymethod.com The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/

The Mind of the Athlete with Sports Psychologist Kate Bennett    An elite athlete herself, Dr. Bennett shares about her experiences and the tools she uses in her practice with other athletes, as a parent with kids in sport and reconnecting to her body after having her second baby.                  Kates shares her unique background of being a competitive cyclist, cycling coach, athletic trainer and sports psychologist and how she brings all of that experience into her practice. What is the mental toolbox? And how do we use this to optimize performance? As a parent, Kate discusses her perspective on raising children in this focused world of one sport specialization. Kate shares reconnecting with her body in sport after having her second baby. So you know she’s legit: Kate Bennett, PsyD, is a Clinical Sport Psychologist and the director of Athlete Insight, PC. She supports the clinical and performance needs of athletes worldwide and specializes in the treatment of athletes recovering from eating disorders. Prior to becoming a psychologist, Dr. Bennett was an athletic trainer and cycling coach. During her coaching career, she coached several state and national champions as well as earned two national championships herself. As a sport psychologist, she watched several of her athletes win national championships as well as excel as collegiate and professional athletes. Dr. Bennett has presented the American Psychological Association, Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Female Athlete Conference, International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals Foundation, and Medicine of Cycling conferences. In addition, she authored “Eating Disorders in Athletes” (Eating Disorders in Special Populations, 2017) and co-authored “Motivation and Mental Training” (Cycling Science, 2017). How to Connect to Kate: www.livetrainthrive.com facebook.com/AthleteInsight twitter.com @AthleteInsight            

Dr. Nicola Rinaldi has a PhD in biology from MIT. Since experiencing hypothalamic amenorrhea (missing periods) herself, Dr. Rinaldi has been on a mission to spread awareness of the condition and how to recover. In 2016 she published the book "No Period. Now What?" This book is a comprehensive resource that includes much of the medical and scientific research that underlies our current understanding of the triggers for amenorrhea, what steps to take for recovery, and treatments to use for recovery and pregnancy as needed. In addition, Dr. Rinaldi performed the largest survey to date of women who likewise experienced amenorrhea, and includes results from the survey answering many of the common questions women have, such as "How long will it take to recover?" "Will I be able to get pregnant?" and "Will I resume cycling after pregnancy?". Finally, the book includes Dr. Rinaldi's own story along with those of hundreds of other women, providing hope and reassurance to women following in their footsteps. Since publishing "No Period. Now What?" Dr. Rinaldi has been a guest on multiple podcasts, attended the ACSM and SCAN conferences, and presented the winning poster at the 2017 Female Athlete Conference. In this episode we talk about how you can advocate for yourself when you're suffering from amenorrhea (absence of a period) or Oligomenorrhea (irregular periods), how to know the difference between amenorrhea and PCOS, and what it takes, and how long it takes to get your period back, and how to check out your cervical mucus for a more intuitive way to track your ovulation. You can check out her website and popular blogs below and make sure to check out her book, No Period, Now What? For more details on all of the information we talked about in this episode! Bleeped Content: 24:18: “I did a survey for my book of over 300 women who experiences HA… Over 82% of them lost 10 pounds or more in the last few years. That's a significant weight loss for anybody.” 30:06: “[getting your period back] will happen more quickly if you're able to go “all in” and eat more than 2500 or more calories per day…” Navigating BodyLove IRL: In this episode we talk about how to advocate for yourself at the doctor if you are experiences amenorrhea; especially if you are living in a larger body, or struggling with a ‘false' PCOS diagnosis. Listener Q/A In this episode we answer: How long does it take to get your period back? Is soy really bad for hormonal health? How do you actually “check” your cervical mucus? Resources: Jessi's Intuitive Eating Audio Guide Nutrition & Body Image Coaching Skills for Personal Trainers Mentorship/Internship Posting Nicola's Website No Period Now What Book Nicola's Facebook Group Julie Duffy Dillon and PCOS Nicola's Most Popular Blogs: Why Weight Gain Might Be Necessary Energy Balance and Missing Periods Hair Building as a Positive of Recovery Flax Seed and HA/recovery Acetyl-l-carnitine and HA/Recovery HA Recovery as a Competitive Athlete Overall HA Understanding HA versus PCOS

The number of girls and young women in competitive sports has skyrocketed in the last few decades. At the same time, Boston Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine —the first pediatric sports medicine center in the U.S. — has grown and specialized to meet the unique needs of female athletes. Dr. Ackerman speaks on common issues that occur in active women and new developments coming out of the Female Athlete Program.    There are some issues that are more common in women athletes than for men, and both genders do need to learn how to play their sports safely, athletic training for girls continues to lag, because coaches, parents and doctors are less familiar with girls’ distinct needs Injury risks are increasing in And the risks are increasing as younger children — both girls and boys — focus on one sport, fail to cross-train, and play under tremendous stress. Female athletes are more likely to suffer knee and shoulder injuries, ACL tears, amenorrhea, as well as eating disorders.                                                                                                                                                                                            So You Know She Is Legit...   Kathryn E. Ackerman, MD, MPH is a sports medicine physician and the medical director of the Female Athlete Program in the Division of Sports Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital. Her interests include female athletes, rowing injuries, endocrinology, female athlete triad, optimizing performance and health in athletes with diabetes, exercise-associated hyponatremia, and exercise and bone health in adolescents. Dr. Ackerman sees patients in Boston and Waltham. Dr. Ackerman interests in clinical care and education involve merging disciplines of sports medicine and endocrinology, while advancing the science and understanding of these interwoven specialties. She has presented locally and internationally about the female athlete triad as well as diabetes and exercise. Dr. Ackerman is a former national team lightweight rower, a team physician for US Rowing, and the course director for the Female Athlete Conference, held biannually at Boston Children's Hospital.   How to Connect with Dr. Ackerman and the Female Athlete Program http://www.childrenshospital.org/centers-and-services/programs/f-_-n/female-athlete-program Information on the Female Athlete Conference, Coming 2019! https://bostonchildrens.cloud-cme.com/Aph.aspx?P=1&EID=333