The Appetite Episode 82: Good Coaching Matters: A Conversation with University of Washington’s Center for Leadership in Athletics What makes a good coach? With no agreed upon definition of a “qualified coach,” this is a question often ignored! Julie McCleery, PhD, of the Center for Leadership in Athletics at Read more…
The Appetite #79: Shifting Toxic Sports Culture: Reflections on Runner Mary Cain’s Story Does sport culture need to change? We say, absolutely—and especially around weight! Mary Cain was the fastest high school distance runner in the world until she joined the best distance running program in the country, the Read more…
Dear Coach, Let’s get re-acquainted. I know there’s been some tension in our relationship and I’m hoping we can clear the air by getting to understand each other better. This is what I assume about you: you are doing your best. period. I also assume that some days you probably Read more…
Last week, the New York Times published a brave post by distance runner Mary Cain. She is boldly using her voice (and her justified anger) to advocate for change in sport culture. We are so grateful for this story and others that bring awareness to the harm that is Read more…
The Appetite Episode #74: Diet, Exercise, and Your Period: What You Need to Know Is it normal to lose your period when changing up your diet or exercise routine? Nicola Rinaldi, PhD joins the podcast today to discuss her journey to recover her period once it was lost, and offers Read more…
The Appetite Episode #73: Exercise and Emotion: Why Your Workout Won’t Fix Everything Do you work out to deal with your emotions? There are so many messages out there that exercise will make you happier, healthier, and thinner…but none of these assumptions are a given, especially when movement Read more…
The Appetite Episode #72: Full Recovery from an Eating Disorder: Is it Possible? What’s the difference between being “in recovery” versus being “recovered” from an eating disorder? And is full recovery possible? At Opal, we believe that YES—it definitely is! Today Opal Co-Founders Dr. Lexi Giblin, PhD, CEDS, Kara Bazzi, LMFT, Read more…
The Appetite Episode #63: Coaches and Athletes: Whole Self Conditioning off the Field An Opal: Food+Body Wisdom Podcast How can we take care of the athlete as a whole person? Often considered a lesser concern, the mental health of the athlete is of key importance—both on and off the field. Read more…
The Appetite Episode #59: Sport Retirement: How A Former Competitive Figure Skater Navigated an Identity Crisis An Opal: Food+Body Wisdom Podcast How do you deal with change in life or an identity crisis? Former competitive figure skater Chrissy Hughes (and therapist at Opal!) shares about her retirement from Read more…
The Appetite Episode #55: Exercise + Movement Styles: A Roundtable Conversation An Opal: Food+Body Wisdom Podcast How would you describe your style of exercise or workout? Opal: Food + Body Wisdom’s Co-Founders, Dr, Lexi Giblin, PhD, CEDS, Kara Bazzi, LMFT, CEDS, and Julie Church, RDN, CEDRD-S, CD talk Read more…