Rachael Rose Steil's Blog, page 7
March 1, 2018
NEDAW: “Let’s Get Real” with Recovery and the Prevalence of Eating Disorders
The first time I “got real” was in an email to my mom. “I think I have an eating disorder,” I wrote. In that moment, I recalled the terror and pain of binge eating alone each night. I thought of the race, days prior, where I had revealed my bloated, heavy body for the first […]
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February 20, 2018
Upcoming Running Retreat! Q&A with Strong Runner Chicks
Strong Runner Chicks (SRC) is excited to announce their FIRST retreat in Boulder, Colorado! Megan Flanagan, Co-Founder of SRC, answers questions for more insight into the retreat: 1. How did Strong Runner Chicks begin? SRC began in 2015 during my sophomore year of running in college, after experiencing my own challenges with body image as […]
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February 15, 2018
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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February 11, 2018
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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February 5, 2018
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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January 30, 2018
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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January 20, 2018
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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