Fueling Your Fire

Up to Speed: Addressing Gender Bias in Sports Science with Christine Yu

Christine is an award-winning journalist whose work focuses on the intersection of sports, science, and gender. She’s the author of Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes, a book that explores how sports science has overlooked female athletes, and why that needs to change. Her writing has been featured in The Washington Post, Outside, Runner’s World, and more. In this episode, we’ll be talking about gender gaps in research, its implications on performance and health, societal trends that impact the well-being of young athletes, and what we need to do to decrease gender bias in sports science. Christine's website and Instagram: https://www.christinemyu.com @cyu888 Intro music by The Galaxy News License code: 11NYXTIMFIGGRGZV Transition music by Bensound License code: GDNKL2S0LNWDQ1MR Outro music by Reveille License code: VHLUXBELQDICHWBK

Exploring Eating Disorders in Sport with Kara Bazzi, LMFT, CEDS

In this episode, I sit down with Kara Bazzi, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and expert on eating disorders in sports. Kara is also a former D1 athlete with her own experience navigating an eating disorder, and is a co-founder of Opal, an organization dedicated to inspiring cultural change around food, movement, and mental health. Together, we dive into the unique challenges athletes face, examining the causes, effects, and possible solutions for disordered eating in competitive environments. Join us as we discuss ways to create healthier spaces for athletes to thrive physically and mentally.  Check out Kara’s podcast, the Appetite, and Opal’s website  * The Appetite: ⁠https://www.opalfoodandbody.com/eating-disorder-podcast/⁠ [https://www.opalfoodandbody.com/eating-disorder-podcast/] * Opal’s website: ⁠https://www.opalfoodandbody.com/⁠ [https://www.opalfoodandbody.com/] Books: * Anti-Diet, by Christy Harrison, MPH, RD * The Body is Not an Apology, by Sonya Renee Taylor * Girls Running, by Melody Fairchild and Elizabeth Carey * Up to Speed by Christine Yu * The Price She Pays by Katie Steele & Tiffany Brown  Podcasts: * Find Your Food Voice by Julie Duffy Dillon  * Food Psych by Christy Harrison  * Diet Culture Rebel Instagram accounts: * @project_reds * @voiceinsport * @opal.movement * @theembodiedathlete Websites: * The Body Positive ⁠www.thebodypositive.org⁠ * Opal ⁠www.opalfoodandbody.com⁠ * FASTR ⁠https://fastr.stanford.edu/resources/⁠ [https://fastr.stanford.edu/resources/] YouTube Channels:  * Joyn * Jessamyn Stanley  * Reyna Cohan Intro music by The Galaxy News License code: 11NYXTIMFIGGRGZV Transition music by Bensound License code: GDNKL2S0LNWDQ1MR Outro music by Reveille License code: VHLUXBELQDICHWBK

Understanding Hormones, Health, and RED-S in Female Athletes: An OB/GYN’s Perspective with Dr. Kate Debiec

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Debiec, Division Chief of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, to discuss how Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) affects hormones in female athletes. We explore the ways under-fueling can disrupt hormonal balance, impacting menstrual health, and long-term well-being. Tune in to gain insights on how coaches, athletes, and the athletic community can help support the health of female athletes in competitive sports. Intro music by The Galaxy News License code: 11NYXTIMFIGGRGZV Transition music by Bensound License code: GDNKL2S0LNWDQ1MR Outro music by Reveille License code: VHLUXBELQDICHWBK

Applying Sports Nutrition Fundamentals in a Diet-Obsessed World: Practical Techniques and Insights with Monica Van Winkle, MS, RDN

How do we apply sports nutrition fundamentals in a diet-obsessed world? In the previous episode, Monica Van Winkle, MS, RDN took us through the fundamentals of sports nutrition. In this episode, I welcome Monica back to discuss how athletes can implement these fundamentals through specific techniques, and to explore other nuances and considerations of performance nutrition.  Monica is a registered dietitian specializing in sports and dance nutrition, as well as the nutritional management of eating disorders. With extensive experience catering to the dietary needs of athletes from collegiate to professional levels, Monica's career highlights include roles with the Seattle Mariners, University of Washington and Seattle Pacific University Athletics, and Pacific Northwest Ballet. Her dedication extends beyond the field, as she mentors future sports medicine professionals and lectures internationally on nutrition. Passionate about fostering lasting connections between nutrition, movement, and wellness, Monica's 18-year journey encompasses clinical expertise in diverse medical conditions and advocacy for those battling eating disorders. She has served as a board member for the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals Puget Sound Chapter and developed and managed a residential nutrition program for eating disorders in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Intro music by The Galaxy News License code: 11NYXTIMFIGGRGZV Transition music by Bensound License code: GDNKL2S0LNWDQ1MR Outro music by Reveille License code: VHLUXBELQDICHWBK

My Story

In this episode, I share my story. I'll be opening up about my experience with an eating disorder and why it has driven me to advocate for awareness around RED-S. Though I have kept my experience relatively private, I've seen how impactful it can be to share personal experiences. My hope is that by opening up, I can spark discussion about eating disorders and help at least one person feel less alone. Intro music by The Galaxy News License code: 11NYXTIMFIGGRGZV Transition music by Bensound License code: GDNKL2S0LNWDQ1MR Outro music by Reveille License code: VHLUXBELQDICHWBK