#37. Athletes & Eating Disorders, Perfectionism & Identity in Christ with Mary-Lauren Shelton Vise, RDN

Mary-Lauren Shelton Vise is a registered dietitian who specializes in eating disorder recovery for athletes, as well as sports nutrition, disordered eating, intuitive eating, and more. Her mission is to help individuals reconnect with their bodies and food and exercise or movement — from a faith-based perspective.On this episode of the Recover with God Podcast, Mary-Lauren and Jayme chat about:Mary-Lauren’s journey to become a dietitian focused on helping athletes with EDsChallenges athletes face with eating disorders and disordered eatingUnderfueling, injury, and how nutrition impacts athletic performancePushing the limits of performance and pressure to be the bestFinding identity and worth outside of sports, through ChristIncorporating faith in eating disorder recoveryLies of perfectionism and letting go of the drive to be perfectFinding community and support in recoveryAdvice for coaches, trainers, and parents of athletesBuilding open communication in team cultureHow everyone is worthy of healing and helpHow to connect with Mary-Lauren:Mary-Lauren Shelton Vise, RDN, LD, CEDS-CNutrition DiscoveRD®Website: https://www.nutritiondiscoverd.com/ Instagram: @nutritiondiscoveredEmail: [email protected] or text: 214-838-8237In-Person Services: Dallas, TXVirtual Nutrition Services: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Dakota, Texas, Virginia Nutrition DiscoveRD Motto: "Empowering Athletes. Elevating Nutrition." Specialties: Sports Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Women's Health & PCOS Other resources mentioned on this episode:Parent ToolkitCoach & Athletic Trainer ToolkitHow to connect with host, Jayme Muller:Jayme’s blog: https://adventureandthegirl.comJayme’s Instagram account: @hopeandthegirlCheck out Jayme’s devotional book Recover with God on Amazon here. *This is an Amazon Affiliate link.DISCLAIMER:Jayme Muller is not a licensed professional, and even though some of the guests on this podcast are professionals, this podcast is not meant to replace therapy or a recovery program. The heart of this podcast is to spread hope and point you toward God, the ultimate rescuer and healer, to leave you feeling less alone, more hopeful, and one step closer to recovering with God.