Strong, Fast, and Starving: What Female Athletes Aren’t Being Told with Dr. Traci Carson

Traci Carson shares her journey from being a collegiate rower to a researcher focused on women's health and sports psychology. She discusses her personal struggles with disordered eating and body image, which began in high school and influenced her decision to leave the rowing team at the University of Michigan. Traci emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health and body image issues in female athletes, highlighting the lack of education and support available during her own recovery. She also delves into her research on female distance runners, exploring risk factors for disordered eating and the impact of relative energy deficiency in sports. Traci's work aims to bridge the gap between public health and sports science, advocating for prevention and intervention strategies to support athletes' well-being. Throughout the conversation, she reflects on her experiences in academia, digital health, and women's health and sports-related research. 2:15 - Traci's Background and Intentions5:30 - Rapid Fire Questions10:45 - Traci’s decision to leave her university rowing team due to personal health challenges.15:20 - Addressing Mental Health in Female Athletes20:00 - Traci’s research focus on disordered eating and body image in female distance runners.25:45 - The intersection of public health and sports science in Traci's work.30:30 - Transition to Women's Health35:00 - Future of Reproductive Health and Technology40:15 - Advice for Aspiring Scientists45:00 - Closing Thoughts Follow TraciInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traci_carson/Substack: https://tcarson13.substack.com/ Reach out to Dr. Michael Donovan @ www.FactFueledFitness.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmichaeldonovan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.michael.donovanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@factfueledfitness