3. Sarah Liz King - The Silent Crisis in Women’s Health: Overtraining, Period Loss & Body Image

*TW* This episode touches on eating disorders/disordered eating behaviour. If this is a triggering topic, please skip xxIn this powerful episode, I’m joined by Recovery Coach and Exercise Physiologist, Sarah Liz King, to unpack topics surrounding women's health, disordered eating, hypothalamic amenorrhea, and the complexities of “wellness” culture.Topics covered:Navigating health advice on social mediaUnderstanding hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA)Side effects of a lost periodWhat a missing period says about overall healthThe exhausting pursuit of perfectionWhy an “all or nothing” mindset is sabotaging your wellbeingEating disorder vs. disordered eatingFinding the balance between discipline and disorderEnding binge-restrict cycles Overcoming the fear of weight gain Conquering fear foods Timestamps:0:00 - 1:20: Intro1:20 - 2:45: About Sarah2:45 - 11:50: The current landscape of women’s health11:50 - 16:53: What is hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA)?16:53 - 21:36: Biomarkers for female health21:36 - 24:50: The pursuit of perfection24:50 - 27:54: Perfectionist mindset and recovery27:54 - 29:44: Disordered eating vs. eating disorder29:44 - 30:27: Discipline or disorder?30:27 - 35:44: Ending binge-restrict cycles35:44 - 40:37: Low Energy Availability40:37 - 45:45: Overcoming the fear of weight gain45:45 - 49:35: Q&A49:35 - End: Overcoming fear foods