EPISODE · Sep 27, 2019 · 23 MIN
Changing the way we talk about eating disorders - The athlete’s voice with Amelia Boone. #400
from BJSM Podcast · host BMJ Group
For our 400th episode, we chat with Amelia Boone--four-time Obstacle Racing World Champion, ultrarunner and attorney--about her battle with anorexia for the past 20 years. In July 2019, Amelia wrote publicly about her eating disorder, shining a light on RED-S, athlete mental health and recovery. In this 20-minute podcast, we discuss: · Amelia’s motivation for sharing her story · The impact of success on perception of food and body image · Common myths about athletes and eating disorders · What treatments did (and didn’t) work well with different clinicians · How clinicians should change the way we are talking about eating disorders
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For our 400th episode, we chat with Amelia Boone--four-time Obstacle Racing World Champion, ultrarunner and attorney--about her battle with anorexia for the past 20 years. In July 2019, Amelia wrote publicly about her eating disorder, shining a light on RED-S, athlete mental health and recovery. In this 20-minute podcast, we discuss: · Amelia’s motivation for sharing her story · The impact of success on perception of food and body image · Common myths about athletes and eating disorders · What treatments did (and didn’t) work well with different clinicians · How clinicians should change the way we are talking about eating disorders
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