Female Athlete Diaries
Podcast Description
Real stories and conversations of the challenges females face during exercise, training, and racing through all stages of life. Stories of being steam rolled by PMT, the yo-yo of peri-menopause, losing confidence in your body, the diet that went too far, and many more. Listen to the experiences of other women, connect and breakthrough.
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The podcast tackles issues such as hormonal health, body image, disordered eating, and the unique struggles of female athletes through episodes like discussions on PMT, the fluctuations of peri-menopause, and overcoming body confidence challenges. Specific focus areas include training strategies for older athletes and the impact of nutrition on performance.
Real stories and conversations of the challenges females face during exercise, training, and racing through all stages of life. Stories of being steam rolled by PMT, the yo-yo of peri-menopause, losing confidence in your body, the diet that went too far, and many more. Listen to the experiences of other women, connect and breakthrough.
Navigating RED-S: Insights from Pro Triathlete and PhD Candidate Penny Slater
In this episode of Female Athlete Diaries, host Kirsty Sheehan welcomes Penny Slater, an accomplished Australian Pro triathlete, coach, and PhD candidate. Penny shares her journey, including her switch from off-road to long-course triathlon and her struggles and recovery from Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome (RED-S). The discussion delves into the symptoms, diagnosis, and long-term effects of RED-S, as well as Penny’s academic research on the subject. Penny emphasizes the importance of proper nutrition, ongoing care from professionals, and the need for education and support for female athletes. Tune in to learn about the physiological and psychological impacts of RED-S and how Penny’s journey is contributing to better awareness and preventive education in the sports community.
00:00 Introduction to Female Athlete Diaries
00:24 Meet Penny Slater: Professional Triathlete
01:15 Penny's Battle with Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
02:12 Understanding RED-S: Causes and Diagnosis
03:05 Penny's Personal Journey and Challenges
07:19 Psychological and Physical Consequences of RED-S
10:53 The Importance of Proper Nutrition for Athletes
16:28 Penny's PhD Research on RED-S
28:22 Reflecting on a Career-Defining Year
28:42 The Importance of Fueling Performance
30:35 Running Performance and Body Composition
32:38 Future Education Initiatives
35:50 Addressing Energy Availability and RED-S
43:34 Advice for Young Female Athletes
50:13 Plans for the Future
53:04 Conclusion and Future Episodes
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