Fueling Your Fire Claire Sakura Swihart

In this interview, I have the honor of interviewing Allie Ostrander. Allie is a 3-time NCAA D1 steeplechase champion, has won 12 All-American honors, and ran at the 2024 cross country world championships to name a few of her achievments. She is also an avid mental health advocate and has made an impact on the athletic community by opening up about her eating disorder on social media. Allie maintains a strong following on both YouTube and Instagram where she posts about her life as a runner. She previously ran for Brooks and currently runs for NNormal.In this episode, Allie shares her running journey and delves into her experience with her eating disorder. She describes the onset of her eating disorder, the process of treatment, and how her life has changed after recovery. We explore the various complexities of nutrition in sport and how certain environments are contributors to the increasing prevalence of disordered eating. Finally, she gives a message on how we can mitigate the impact of eating disorders and spread awareness on RED-S. Follow Allie's Instagram @allie_ostrander and her YouTube channel, Allie Ostrander. Intro music by The Galaxy NewsLicense code: 11NYXTIMFIGGRGZVTransition music by BensoundLicense code: GDNKL2S0LNWDQ1MROutro music by ReveilleLicense code: VHLUXBELQDICHWBK

In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Georgia Griffin, M.D., a sports medicine physician at Seattle Children's hospital and a pediatrician at Odessa Brown Children's Clinic. We take a deep dive into RED-S (relative energy deficiency in sport) and cover the following topics:- The heath impacts of RED-S- Environmental factors and pressures contributing to RED-S - Long-term health implications- Diagnosis- Treatment- RED-S in female athletes- Nutrition- Lack of awareness- PreventionAnd more!Intro music by The Galaxy NewsLicense code: 11NYXTIMFIGGRGZVTransition music by BensoundLicense code: GDNKL2S0LNWDQ1MROutro music by Reveille License code: VHLUXBELQDICHWBK