Freeke Moes on Food, Weight and Playing Under Pressure

Two Olympic gold medals. And what nobody sees behind that kind of performance. Freeke Moes joins be nice as the first guest, Dutch field hockey international, two-time Olympic, European and world champion, just a week out from a home World Cup on Dutch soil.They talk about what changes when your body becomes more visible than usual, home crowds, Nike sponsor shoots, tournament prep, and how Freeke's relationship with food and training shifts in the weeks before a major event.Freeke opens up about the moment she reached the weight she'd always believed would fix everything, and realized it didn't. She talks about comparing herself to other athletes on set, the "black or white" mindset that takes over before big tournaments, and a comment from her sister that changed how she looks in the mirror.Be nice welcomes its first guest, and it won't be the last!⚠️ TRIGGER WARNINGThis episode contains personal experiences around eating disorders, body image, and the relationship with food in elite sport. Please only listen if you feel ready for that today.If you are or if you know someone who is struggling with any of the topics above, please seek help.Germany: ANAD: anad.de / 0892 199 730Netherlands: Stichting Kiem: stichtingkiem.nl / 033 303 2130International: eatingdisorderhope.comGet in touch🤍 Instagram: @benicepodcast🎵 TikTok: @benicepodcast💌 E-Mail: [email protected]🌐 Our website benicepodcast.com is coming soon!