Podcast appearances and mentions of rachael steil

As a female athlete, imagery and messaging of how to look, how to eat, how to feel... it's everywhere! This conversation with author, coach and eating disorder recovery advocate, Rachael Steil is important for all athletes, parents and coaches. An eating disorder, or forms of disordered eating can prosper in the silence. Rachael provides tools, grace and hope to bring them out into the open. Our conversation hits on: Difference between Listening and Responding Gradual forming of eating disorders Pitfalls of perfectionism Reevaluating core memories and most importantly, the importance of reaching out for help. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, look to: runninginsilence.org/resources nationaleatingdisorders.org Connect with Rachael: Running in Silence Facebook Twitter Instagram Remember, it's never too late OR too early to ask for help! Find Confidence resources & more from Coach D: sheplaysnow.com Facebook Twitter Instagram

Episode description: In this episode of Peace Meal, Rachael Steil shares her past struggles with anorexia and binge eating and her current passion for helping athletes with eating disorders. Rachael loved running from a young age, but the drive she felt to improve in her sport contributed to restrictive eating behaviors. She says she became obsessed with food and started pulling away from her friends and hobbies. Once Rachael started her recovery journey, she received incredible support from her college running coach. Reflecting on this experience, Rachael explains the essential role that coaches can have on their athletes' lives and the importance of educating coaches on eating disorder warning signs. Rachael ends the podcast with the inspiration for creating her memoir Running in Silence and her nonprofit of the same name and previews the topic of her next book.  Rachael Steil is an eating disorder recovery advocate and the author of Running in Silence, which details her story as an All-American athlete struggling with anorexia and binge eating. She is also the founder of the Running in Silence nonprofit to break misconceptions and raise awareness for eating disorders in sports, serves on the board of the Michigan Eating Disorder Alliance, and is currently a mentor for the USTFCCCA Female Coaches Mentorship Program.  We cover: How participating in sports that emphasize leanness, like running, can be a factor in the development of eating disorders How eating disorders can affect people in and outside of sport and cause them to pull away from their friends, family, and interests How opening up about your eating disorder can make you feel like your authentic self The role coaches can play in the lives of athletes suffering or recovering from an eating disorder Why it is so vital that coaches get training on how to spot the signs of an eating disorder and what to do if they spot them In Rachael's words: On the impact of her eating disorder: “It affected me in so many other areas besides my weight. I was getting very withdrawn. I was barely hanging out with my friends. I was constantly thinking about food. I was starting to count calories, and pulling away from everything else that I loved in my life… I didn't realize it was partly because I was restricting food; I thought I was finally doing something right.” On prioritizing health over performance in sport: “[My coach] said, ‘You don't have to be fast, you have to be healthy.'” On the important role of the coach: “It's so important to know your athletes well and to develop this relationship with them because you are one of the first people that's going to be able to recognize when there are behavior changes.” If you would like to read the blog mentioned in the episode, “For Coaches, Approaching an Athlete with an Eating Disorder: Q&A with Dr. Paula Quatromoni,” you can find that here. Learn more about Rachael's nonprofit by signing up for the Running in Silence newsletter and find Rachael's book, Running in Silence, here. Learn more about The Emily Program online or by calling 1-888-364-5977.  - About the podcast: Peace Meal is a podcast hosted by The Emily Program and Veritas Collaborative that covers topics related to eating disorders, body image, and how society may influence our thinking. You can find Peace Meal on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts. If you enjoy our show, please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends! Are you interested in being a guest on Peace Meal? Email podcast@emilyprogram.com for more information.

Athletes are driven to succeed in their sport.  This drive is often revered by many as an enviable trait; however, this drive can lead some to adopt a “whatever it takes” mentality.  Disordered eating or eating disorders can be an outcome of this desire to do everything within one's control to succeed.  Rachael Steil has fought the battle to recover from an eating disorder and shares her powerful story in the book Running In Silence (2ndedition, 2020).  She is currently working on a second book.  Her inspirational story of recovery is one that can offer struggling athletes hope.

Rachael Steil formed an early and joyful bond with running - she loved the movement, competition, and exhilaration it gave her. Yet, within a decade, her drive for perfection demolished that love and replaced it with isolation, an eating disorder, anxiety, and health issues.  Now - as a running coach, author, and speaker - Rachael runs towards being an "imperfectionist". This new practice has transformed her relationship with both herself and the up-and-coming athletes she now coaches. 

Dr. Paula Quatromoni is an Associate Professor of Nutrition and Epidemiology at Boston University and Chair of the Department of Health Sciences. She is a Registered Dietitian, a senior consultant for Walden Behavioral Care, and one of the leading experts on eating disorders in athletes. Dr. Quatromoni's research includes a focus on eating disorder prevention and treatment. She has published several papers featuring both clinical care and qualitative research on recovery experiences of athletes. In 2004, she pioneered the sports nutrition consult service for student-athletes at Boston University. In 2016, she led the creation of the Walden GOALS program, an intensive outpatient program treating competitive athletes with eating disorders. Dr. Quatromoni earned her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Nutrition from the University of Maine and her Doctorate in Epidemiology from the Boston University School of Public Health. Questions we ask Paul include: How did you get into the field of nutrition? What inspired your research with student athletes? How has COVID impacted your work and nutrition for individuals, communities, and/or athletes specifically? Where do you see gaps in sports nutrition education, research, and/or dissemination? In 2017, you were the PI on a research publication titled, “A Tale of Two Runners: A Case Report of Athletes’ Experiences with Eating Disorders in College.” This publication shared the story of two elite athletes, recruited to the same Division I institution track and field program. However, one athlete was a male and the other was a female. Can you share with us some of the differences that the student-athletes experienced in their experiences with their eating disorders due to gender differences? When it comes to RED-S and/or eating disorders in sport, what are some red flags you encourage coaches, parents, and/or athletes to look for? You contributed to a post titled, “3 Ways Coaches Can Help Prevent Eating Disorders in Athletes” on Running in Silence, a platform created by Rachael Steil. What are a few ways you see coaches and/or parents play a key role in preventing and addressing eating disorders? References: What Made Maddy Run - Book by Kate Fagan Nancy Clark Sports Nutrition Guidebook RED-S - IOC Consensus Statement: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/48/7/491 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strong-runner-chicks/support

Rachael Steil [“Style”] began the Running in Silence website in 2012 in the midst of her binge eating disorder, as a cross country and track runner at Aquinas College. Rachael is now an eating disorder recovery advocate, the author of Running in Silence, and the founder of the Running in Silence nonprofit. She serves on the board for the Michigan Eating Disorder Alliance (MiEDA), and is currently a mentor for the USTFCCCA Female Coaches Mentorship Program. Rachael has been interviewed for numerous publications including U.S. News and World Report, Vogue Magazine, and Women's Running. She has delivered presentations at coaching clinics, high schools, and colleges across the country to share her story, create awareness, and bring hope to other coaches and athletes. Rachael is currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan where she recently finished and released the second edition of her book, Running in Silence! Discussed in this episode: Rachael's story as an All-American runner with an eating disorder Paula Quatromoni Cycle of binge eating cycle after anorexia Getting professional help!!! Assigning morality to how people eat Rachael's YouTube conversation with her dad Resources for coaches, athletes, parents, etc. Diversifying eating disorder resources Rachael's YouTube conversation with Matt Smith David Proctor and male eating disorders Eatright.org National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls Quotes: “Why aren't coaches given this kind of information? We have to take a concussion training every year, we had to take a COVID training this year, but there is no mandatory training for eating disorders. And I'm quite sure there are more eating disorders than concussions in running. I don't deny that concussions are very important, but I really wish eating disorders were part of the training curriculum.” Follow Rachael on Instagram Follow Running in Silence on Instagram Follow Social Sport: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter The RED-S/eating disorder series is sponsored by FEM Protein Powder. You can follow FEM Protein Powder on Instagram @femproteinpowder. Use promo code SOCIALSPORT at checkout at femproteinpowder.com to receive 10% off your order. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/socialsport/support

Rachael Steil [“Style”] began runninginsilence.org in December 2012 in the midst of her binge eating disorder, and as a cross country and track runner at Aquinas College. Unable to find many stories about athletes dealing with eating disorders, Rachael decided to blog about her own journey in the hopes that it might speak to others running in silence. Rachael Steil is now an eating disorder recovery advocate and the author of Running in Silence, which shares her story as an All-American athlete struggling with anorexia and binge eating. She is also the founder and speaker for the Running in Silence nonprofit to break misconceptions and raise awareness for eating disorders in sports, serves on the board for the Michigan Eating Disorder Alliance (MiEDA), and is currently a mentor for the USTFCCCA Female Coaches Mentorship Program. Rachael has been interviewed for numerous publications including U.S. News and World Report, Vogue Magazine, and Women’s Running. She has delivered presentations at coaching clinics, high schools, and colleges across the country to share her story, create awareness, and bring hope to other coaches and athletes. Rachael is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan where she is writing her second book and coaches high school cross country and track. Connect with Rachael @runninginsilence on Instagram or Runninginsilence.org. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strong-runner-chicks/support

On tonight's episode, Rachael Steil of Runninginsilence.org stops in to talk about Mary Cain coming forward with her story of abuse and her struggle with her mental health as a member of the Nike Oregon Project. A coach should not abuse their relationship and trust with their athletes... and should know when an athlete needs help. Alberto Salazar didn't care about Mary Cain's mental well being, he didn't care about her as a person and he still thinks he did nothing wrong... and Nike continues to back him. We need to demand better from those at the top of our sport. https://runninginsilence.org/resources/ Preorder Rachael's book - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdO9cwUhHHKfsexSDRXKP0Uw3fqoEt870EcdZzTDrtifAirfw/viewform Follow me on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hornekerjustin Report SafeSport Violations - http://www.usatf.org/About/SafeSport.aspx

Despite sharing my story with thousands of people, the most difficult person to tell above all was my mom. For most people suffering from eating disorders telling those closest to us can be the most challenging thing of all. This week on the podcast author, runner, coach and advocate for eating disorder awareness in sport, Rachael Steil, joins me to discuss everything from this incredibly challenging moment to the difficulties of supporting others through the recovery process. Rachael's book, Running in Silence, is a wonderful resource for everyone trying to understand what life with ED is really like. The book takes you inside her thoughts, realizations and the toughest days of ED recovery. Check out her blog and website here: https://www.runninginsilence.com/ If you enjoy the show please remember to rate and review it on itunes in order to help others find it! Please send any questions, concerns, comments etc. to werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com and follow me @werthyourwhile on instagram and facebook. Life with ED, the podcast is now ranked #9 in eating disorder podcasts. Check out the rankings here: https://blog.feedspot.com/eating_disorder_podcasts/ Article of the week: https://www.medpagetoday.com/primarycare/dietnutrition/81074

Rachael had to conquer her personal demons, and they were HEAVY... Eating disorders from A-Z! (Why have only one when you can have them all?) In this interview Rachael talks about the shame, the challenges, AND gives very helpful tips for family members and people suffering from eating disorders! Of course, she has a book too, and is a successful author! Listen in as we talk about her ordeals that have now lead to blossoming speaking and authoring career! See more on www.zbooks.co

Thanks again to Rachael for stopping by to have this conversation: Find the book/resources: https://www.runninginsilence.com/order-your-book/ Follow Rachael on Twitter: @rachael.steil Catch me on Dizruns radio: http://www.dizruns.com/justin-horneker/ Follow me on Twitter/Instagram: @hornekerjustin Check out my 5 thoughts regarding USATF XC:https://medium.com/@hornekerjustin/5-thoughts-usatf-xc-2019-fallout-d8729c6a3568

Rachael Steil is the author of Running in Silence: My Drive for Perfection and the Eating Disorder That Fed It.  In the book she details her struggles with eating disorders throughout her high school and college track career and the ways in which the diseases affected her performance, her relationships and her health.  Rachael has since dedicated her life to helping women and men who struggle with similar disorders, including offering advice to coaches and family members of these athletes. Through her activism work and using her book as a mouthpiece, Rachael strives to break misconceptions, heighten awareness and generate change in the athletic community for those at any body weight who struggle to speak up. Visit Rachael on her Website Check out Rachael on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Check out Personal Record on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and our website.  Email us with any questions, comments or concerns.

“I have always wanted to be an author so it was natural to write about her story” Use perfectionism for good, not destruction! Is on a mission to educate coaches on the forms of eating disorders and bring about awareness. We have to have a behavior approach versus appearance approach. Happiness in my core! By breaking my silence I mustered the courage to recover.   You can follow Rachael at: http://www.runninginsilence.com/ Buy her book: Running in Silence on Amazon So you know she is legit: Rachael Steil, the author of the self-help memoir Running in Silence: My Drive for Perfection and the Eating Disorder That Fed It, writes articles about running and eating disorders for her website RunninginSilence.com (awarded Top Eating Disorder Blog) and is a speaker and advocate. She was 6th and 7th place NAIA All-American in cross country and track and now coaches high school cross country. Steil's greatest achievement was not breaking a physical barrier, but a mental one

Her credentials include the following: Author of Running in Silence “This year-long struggle with raw food ended when she realized she had to find her self-respect beyond her identity as a successful runner on a perfect diet. Running in Silence opens the door on the secret world of eating disorders. It provides vital insights for those who don't suffer from this disease and an honest and harrowing personal story for those who do. Steil challenges the stigma of eating disorders, looks past appearance, and dives into the heart of obsession.” Writer for RunnerClick.com Speaker and advocate Recipient of the Spirit and Outstanding Runner award for the Aquinas College xc team 6th and 7th places NAIA All-American in xc and track Level One USA Track and Field Certified Coach Assistant coach at Grandville High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan We ask Rachael: -Background story: How did you get your start in distance running? -Tell us a bit more about Running in Silence. -What are you up to lately? Any exciting news/projects/races? -What do you like about the eating disorders conversation/world and what is being done to help? What do you think needs to be changed/improved? -What advice do you have to coaches, parents, or teammates on how to help address an eating disorder if they suspect a friend might have one? -What have you learned since becoming a coach yourself? Is this a path you hope to pursue further? -What advice would you give to your younger (20-year old) self? -What does your current routine look like? -What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you? -Where can we find you / connect with you? Also check out Rachael’s Day in the Life on StrongRunnerChicks.com! Special shout-out to Wildway, a gluten-free granola and hot cereal company. We’re giving away two free boxes of their delicious products! Enter the giveaway on our Instagram by sharing how you live wild. Also get 10% OFF any order on Wildwayoflife.com with the code “RUNWILD1.” Song Credit - "Venice Beach" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strong-runner-chicks/support