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MHSAA Women in Sports Leadership Conference: Making Change

I felt blessed and honored to speak to a group of strong young women last week at the MHSAA Women in Sports Leadership Conference. I loved seeing these ladies interested in mental health and asking thoughtful, important questions. And it struck me, looking out into the audience, that these high schoolers are the future of […]

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What Coaches Can Do to Prevent Eating Disorders (Q&A with Dr. Paula Quatromoni Part 3)

This is Part 3 of the Q&A with leading specialist in eating disorders and sports, Paula Quatromoni. You can also read Part 1 and Part 2 of this series. Q: What can coaches do to build a healthy culture and prevent eating disorders? A: First, I’d recommend education. There is a lot that coaches can do to educate themselves […]

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What Coaches Can Do to Prevent Eating Disorders (Q&A with Paula Quatromoni, Part 3)

This is Part 3 of the Q&A with leading specialist in eating disorders and sports, Paula Quatromoni. You can also read Part 1 and Part 2 of this series. Q: What can coaches do to build a healthy culture and prevent eating disorders? A: First, I’d recommend education. There is a lot that coaches can do to educate themselves […]

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For Coaches, Approaching an Athlete with an Eating Disorder (Q&A with Dr. Paula Quatromoni Part 2)

This is Part 2 of a Q&A with leading specialist in eating disorders and sports, Dr. Paula Quatromoni. Read Part 1 here. Q: How do you recommend approaching an athlete you think might have an eating disorder? A: Set up a private meeting with the athlete to discuss your concerns. Never, ever, ever do this in public […]

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For Coaches, Approaching an Athlete with an Eating Disorder (Q&A with Paula Quatromoni Part 2)

This is Part 2 of a Q&A with leading specialist in eating disorders and sports, Paula Quatromoni. Read Part 1 here. Q: How do you recommend approaching an athlete you think might have an eating disorder? A: Set up a private meeting with the athlete to discuss your concerns. Never, ever, ever do this in public and […]

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For Coaches, How to Help Athletes with Eating Disorders (Q&A with Dr. Paula Quatromoni Part 1)

Ever since meeting Dr. Paula Quatromoni at the Eating Disorders in Sport Conference last August, we have been in constant communication. Paula even had me come speak at Boston University to talk about my eating disorder experience, recovery process, and the book Running in Silence, which she endorses as a great resource for athletes and […]

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For Coaches, How to Help Athletes with Eating Disorders (Q&A with Paula Quatromoni Part 1)

Ever since meeting Paula Quatromoni at the Eating Disorders in Sport Conference last August, we have been in constant communication. Paula even had me come speak at Boston University to talk about my eating disorder experience, recovery process, and the … Continue reading →

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Sexual Abuse, a Massage Therapist, and Breaking the Silence

I have been watching videos of all of the athletes coming out about the sexual abuse by inmate Larry Nassar. In doing so, I was reminded of the discomfort I had with a massage years ago. What I experienced was … Continue reading →

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On Loving and Grieving

We wonder if it was worth it to love so hard when we hurt so badly having lost what we love, but I feel that deep down we know that it was worth it. We just wonder why it is … Continue reading →

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“Why Aren’t We Talking About This?” Coaches & Eating Disorders

After my presentation at the cross country and track coaches clinic in Illinois (ITCCCA), I was told that one of the coaches who attended my talk appreciated the presentation, and had heard “nothing like it” before. In fact, she thought … Continue reading →