Navigating Body Dysmorphia and Eating Disorders in Training
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Content disclaimer: This episode discusses eating disorders, disordered eating, and body dysmorphia, which may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners.
Body image and disordered eating affect more runners than we realize, yet they’re rarely discussed.
Everyday Ultra coach, therapist, and ultrarunner Jen Higgins joins us for an honest conversation about food, body image, and performance and why becoming a stronger ultrarunner starts with fueling your body and respecting its needs.
In this episode we discuss:
- Why the belief that “lighter is faster” can hold you back
- Signs your relationship with food or exercise may be becoming unhealthy
- How to navigate comparison and body image struggles
- Ways to build a healthier approach to fueling and recovery
- Why progress isn’t linear and how to move forward with self-compassion
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