This week we are joined by anti-diet dietitian and former elite-level synchronized swimmer (artistic swimmer), Katie Spada! In this episode we talk about: Katie’s story - how being a competitive athlete led to disordered eating and body image strugglesWhy Disordered behaviors become normalized in competitive athletic settingsKatie’s breaking point with dieting/ restrictingWhy athletes are uniquely prone to body image strugglesHow the competitive athletic community is starting to change to better support athletesWhy competitive sport culture makes it hard to allow guilt free rest and where to start with rewiring this mindsetConnect with Katie on Instagram hereCheck out Katie's website here Submit your question(s) here for chance to have it answered on an upcoming podcast episodeFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered to your inbox each week.