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Welcome to Fueling Your Fire, a podcast series where we explore relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S), the female athlete triad, and other significant topics that impact the health, performance, and lives of all that are passionate in pursuing a sport. As an athlete who has had to overcome the devastating effects of RED-S, I want to share the information I wish I'd known with experts from sports medicine, nutrition, psychology, and other relevant disciplines so that your journey to bec ...
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Up to Speed: Addressing Gender Bias in Sports Science with Christine Yu
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Christine is an award-winning journalist whose work focuses on the intersection of sports, science, and gender. She’s the author of Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes, a book that explores how sports science has overlooked female athletes, and why that needs to change. Her writing has been featured in The Washington Post, Out…
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Exploring Eating Disorders in Sport with Kara Bazzi, LMFT, CEDS
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In this episode, I sit down with Kara Bazzi, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and expert on eating disorders in sports. Kara is also a former D1 athlete with her own experience navigating an eating disorder, and is a co-founder of Opal, an organization dedicated to inspiring cultural change around food, movement, and mental health. Together…
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Understanding Hormones, Health, and RED-S in Female Athletes: An OB/GYN’s Perspective with Dr. Kate Debiec
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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Debiec, Division Chief of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, to discuss how Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) affects hormones in female athletes. We explore the ways under-fueling can disrupt hormonal balance, impacting menstrual health, and long-term well-being. Tune in to gain insights on how coache…
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Applying Sports Nutrition Fundamentals in a Diet-Obsessed World: Practical Techniques and Insights with Monica Van Winkle, MS, RDN
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How do we apply sports nutrition fundamentals in a diet-obsessed world? In the previous episode, Monica Van Winkle, MS, RDN took us through the fundamentals of sports nutrition. In this episode, I welcome Monica back to discuss how athletes can implement these fundamentals through specific techniques, and to explore other nuances and considerations…
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In this episode, I share my story. I'll be opening up about my experience with an eating disorder and why it has driven me to advocate for awareness around RED-S. Though I have kept my experience relatively private, I've seen how impactful it can be to share personal experiences. My hope is that by opening up, I can spark discussion about eating di…
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Fundamentals of Sports Nutrition with Monica Van Winkle, MS, RDN
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In this podcast, Monica Van Winkle, MS, RDN provides an overview of the fundamentals of performance nutrition. We discuss topics including: - How to craft your plate - The roles and importance of each macronutrient - Strategies to ensure adequate fueling - Food insecurity and how athletes can make the most of their budget - The importance of sleep …
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Overcoming an Eating Disorder as a Professional Runner: A Discussion with Allie Ostrander
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In this interview, I have the honor of interviewing Allie Ostrander. Allie is a 3-time NCAA D1 steeplechase champion, has won 12 All-American honors, and ran at the 2024 cross country world championships to name a few of her achievments. She is also an avid mental health advocate and has made an impact on the athletic community by opening up about …
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Uncovering RED-S with Dr. Georgia Griffin, M.D.
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In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Georgia Griffin, M.D., a sports medicine physician at Seattle Children's hospital and a pediatrician at Odessa Brown Children's Clinic. We take a deep dive into RED-S (relative energy deficiency in sport) and cover the following topics: - The health impacts of RED-S - Environmental factors and pressur…
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