Suzy Wood: Disordered Eating, RED-S and Reclaiming Health in Sport.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of sensitive topics, including disordered eating and mental health. If these topics are triggering for you, please take care while listening — and check the show notes for support resources.In this episode of the WMN Podcast, hosts Sheridan and Georgie are joined by Suzy Wood, a Melbourne-based IP lawyer, grassroots racer, and all-round powerhouse bringing big “corporate girlie turned bike girlie” energy.Suzy opens up about her experience with RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport), how it started, how she found her way out, and how she rebuilt a healthier relationship with sport, food, and herself.Together, they dive into the complex realities of disordered eating, mental health, and the pressure women face in sport. They share personal stories, unpack the warning signs, and talk through the role of healthcare professionals in recovery.It is an honest and raw conversation grounded in lived experience and a shared belief that performance means nothing without wellbeing. This episode is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, support is out there, and you are never alone in the journey back to health.Australian Support Services⁠Butterfly Foundation⁠ – Call 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673), use online chat, or access self-help resources⁠Beyond Blue⁠ – Call 1300 22 4636, or explore extensive online resources for mental health support⁠Lifeline⁠ – Call 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)⁠Suicide Call Back Service⁠ – Call 1300 659 467 for counselling support⁠MindSpot⁠ – Free online mental health assessment and CBT treatment courses⁠Black Dog Institute⁠ – Clinical services and digital mental health tools⁠ReachOut⁠ – Support forums and resources for young people⁠Kids Helpline⁠ – Call 1800 55 1800 for support (ages 5–25)International Support Resources⁠NEDA (USA)⁠ – Information, screening tools, and helplines for eating disorders⁠AED – Academy for Eating Disorders⁠ – Global network of professionals and evidence-based resources⁠Eating Disorder Hope⁠ – Treatment resources and recovery content⁠Beat (UK)⁠ – UK's leading eating disorder charity, helplines and support tools⁠NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness (USA)⁠ – Advocacy, education, and support groups⁠ADAA – Anxiety & Depression Association of America⁠ – Resources and treatment for anxiety, depression, and co-occurring conditions⁠7 Cups⁠ – Free emotional support via trained volunteers and therapists⁠DBSA – Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance⁠ – Peer-led support groups and wellness tools