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250. Lauren Fleshman: Unpacking Puberty, Performance, and Eating Disorders in Female Athletics
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In today’s episode, I sat down with Lauren Fleshman who is one of the most decorated American distance runners of all time, a mom, entrepreneur, coach, and author of the best sports book of 2023, Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man’s World.
In this convo, we delve into thought-provoking topics surrounding gender equality in sports, the impact of puberty on athletic performance, and the prevalence of disordered eating habits among female athletes.
Lauren candidly shares her personal experiences and insights, offering valuable advice for coaches and parents on addressing these critical issues. From dissecting societal myths to advocating for a more holistic approach to athlete well-being, this episode is an enlightening and empowering discussion for athletes, coaches, and parents.
Connect with Lauren on IG: @fleshmanflyer Website: https://www.laurenfleshman.com/
Order Good for a Girl: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Girl-Woman-Running-World/dp/0593296788
Order 25 copies of Good for a Girl (paperback edition) for your team or book group to receive a direct Zoom call with Lauren: https://800ceoread.com/coupons/redeem/goodforagirlzoom
257 episodes
Manage episode 394505280 series 3307832
In today’s episode, I sat down with Lauren Fleshman who is one of the most decorated American distance runners of all time, a mom, entrepreneur, coach, and author of the best sports book of 2023, Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man’s World.
In this convo, we delve into thought-provoking topics surrounding gender equality in sports, the impact of puberty on athletic performance, and the prevalence of disordered eating habits among female athletes.
Lauren candidly shares her personal experiences and insights, offering valuable advice for coaches and parents on addressing these critical issues. From dissecting societal myths to advocating for a more holistic approach to athlete well-being, this episode is an enlightening and empowering discussion for athletes, coaches, and parents.
Connect with Lauren on IG: @fleshmanflyer Website: https://www.laurenfleshman.com/
Order Good for a Girl: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Girl-Woman-Running-World/dp/0593296788
Order 25 copies of Good for a Girl (paperback edition) for your team or book group to receive a direct Zoom call with Lauren: https://800ceoread.com/coupons/redeem/goodforagirlzoom
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