A/Prof Claire Badenhorst: Women’s Physiology, Iron and Performance Wellbeing

  In this episode, Associate Professor Claire Badenhorst joins the show to explore the science of women’s health and performance in endurance sport. We discuss menstrual health literacy, iron regulation, hepcidin, and how female athletes can better understand their bodies to support training and wellbeing.   Claire shares insights from her research career across Australia and New Zealand, while also reflecting on her own experiences in triathlon and open water swimming, including the Rottnest Channel Swim.   A timely conversation following International Women’s Day, and an important listen for athletes, coaches, and anyone supporting women in sport.   You can find Claire on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/claire-badenhorst This interview was recorded on Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar. I acknowledge the Noongar people as the Traditional Custodians of this land and pay my respects to Elders past and present