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Athlete Wellness | Nutrition, Mental Health, and the Former Athlete Experience with Katie Spada Hilliard
Athlete Wellness | Nutrition, Mental Health, and the Former Athlete Experience with Katie Spada Hilliard
Athlete Wellness | Nutrition, Mental Health, and the Former Athlete Experience with Katie Spada Hilliard
Friday 21st February 2025
Katie Spada Hilliard shares her journey from elite athlete to dietitian, discussing nutrition, mental health, and life after sports.
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Episode Overview
- The transition from elite sports to everyday life can be challenging.
- Body image pressures in aesthetic sports can lead to disordered eating.
- Redefining one's identity post-sports is a common struggle for former athletes.
- Focusing on how you feel rather than how you look can improve happiness.
- Athlete mentalities can be beneficial in everyday life.
I jokingly now, but realistically, say I lived my life for like 10 years in a perpetual state of anger. You know, I was like, oh, wait, no, I'm not actually a mean person. I just was hungry.
Ever wondered what it's like to transition from the world of elite sports to everyday life? This episode of The Millennium Counseling Center Podcast dives into the unique challenges faced by former athletes. Host Alessandra DiPace sits down with Katie Spada Hilliard, a registered dietitian and former synchronized swimmer, to chat about the intricate relationship between nutrition, mental health, and athletic identity. Katie shares her journey from being a U.S.
National Team member to helping athletes and individuals with their nutritional needs through her business, Spada Strong Nutrition. They discuss the pressures of body image in aesthetic sports, disordered eating patterns, and the struggle of redefining oneself after leaving competitive sports. Katie's candid reflections on her own experiences provide valuable insights for anyone navigating similar paths. Whether you're an athlete or someone interested in the intersection of nutrition and mental health, this episode offers plenty of food for thought.
Don't miss out on this engaging conversation that highlights the importance of focusing on how you feel rather than how you look.