Disordered Eating – Part 6: Nutrition And Body Image For Athletes With Michael Atunrase

Did you know that 95% of people with eating disorders are between the age of 12 and 25? Looking at young athletes, we see a very specific issue they’re struggling with. On one side, they want to look a certain way in school, just like their friends. On the other side,...

Disordered Eating – Part 1: The Toxic Culture Around Body Image [REWIND Podcast Episode]

It’s May and that means it’s almost swim-team season! It’s my favorite time of the year. To me, summer and the pool are just magical. But with the swim season starting, I notice the conversation around swimsuits, bodies, and body image coming up in my sessions more...

An Easy Formula For Talking About Our Feelings For Ourselves And Our Kids! [Podcast Episode]

The ability to talk about our feelings can literally change our lives. It’s related to having closer relationships, longevity, physical health, stress reduction, and feeling better overall. But for most of us, talking about our feelings is harder than we think. Have a...

Mental Fitness For Athletes And Everyone, Really… With Michael Atunrase [Podcast Episode]

The trend we’re seeing among athletes and other teenagers is a general increase in anxiety and depression. Especially those high-achieving teens, like our teen athletes, struggle with these feelings. They either feel like they shouldn’t experience them at all or...

Getting Your Kids Emotionally Ready For The Post-Pandemic School Year

  This week we’re coming in hot with a legitimate timeline for how to get your kid ready for the new school year. Last week we shared our thoughts and predictions for the post-pandemic school year; this week, we’re translating all of that into actionable steps. ...

How Trying New Things in My 40S Changes My Life – With Cville Ten Miler Race Director, Karen Murray [Podcast Episode]

I have a confession to make. I’m feeling a bit midlife crisis-y and a little less engaged in and excited about things to do in my life. Having noticed this, I’m now leaning into trying out new things. Together with my amazing podcast guest today I’m talking about the...