What if everything you thought made an athlete "healthy" was actually hurting them? In this powerful episode, renowned sports medicine dietitian and bestselling author, Renee McGregor, pulls back the curtain on a silent epidemic affecting female athletes: RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport), disordered eating, and the pressure to prioritize appearance over performance. With empathy and clarity, Renee shares her mission to rewrite the playbook on sports nutrition—one that champions athlete wellness, mental health, and long-term success. Author of Training Food, Fast Fuel, The Female Athlete Bible, and More Fuel You, Renee brings decades of experience in clinical and performance nutrition to the table—along with a fierce commitment to changing the conversation in sport. Whether you're a coach, athlete, parent—or simply passionate about wellness—you'll leave this episode fired up to help female athletes thrive in body, mind, and spirit. Topics we cover: How RED-S is robbing athletes of health & performance Body image struggles in elite sports Mental health and identity in female athletes Why we must prioritize joy and participation over podiums What needs to change in sports education and advocacy 🎧 Listen in and join the movement for a healthier, more human approach to athletic success.

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