Debunking the belief that "thinner is better" with dietitian Shira Evans

In this episode we are getting straight to the facts and hard science around nutrition and high performance activity. We are debunking myths about our body and food that are all around us - sometimes even taught in school! We are joined by the brilliant Shira Evans, MS, RD, CSSD, LD an expert in Sports Nutrition, RED-S, and disordered eating. After many years working as a Sports Dietician for Division-1 universities, Shira now works with individuals in her private practice. For any athlete, outdoor enthusiast, or sports dabbler, Shira helps us spot the difference between what is a “good” athlete and what might be disordered.  In this episode we discuss: Shira shares more about her history as a competitive athlete and shares that witnessing her teammate struggle with an eating disorder inspired her career path. Debunking the idea that thinner = better and how to properly support different body types especially as they change throughout phases of our life. Spotting the differences between a “good athlete” and disordered athlete. Finding harm in places we typically think are safe and supportive such as elementary schools, university sports teams, or even health class. You can learn more about Shira and her services by visiting her website  You can learn more about the hosts ⁠Kristen Ales, LPC⁠, and ⁠Kristin Mathes, LCSW⁠ by visiting their websites. This show is brought to you by: The Wilder Wellness Intuitive Eating online course is a self-paced program that will help you heal your relationship with food and your body. This 10-module course will help you stop obsessing over food so you can reclaim your time and mental clarity, take charge of how you take care of yourself, and begin to take steps toward finding food freedom. ⁠Learn more and sign up here.⁠