Barriers to Breakthroughs
Welcome to Barriers to Breakthroughs! A podcast that discusses important topics in women’s sports and what goes on inside the brain of an athlete. Perfectionism, recovering from injury, and bullying, are just some of the many things that can defeat your spirits and ruin your confidence to perform. Through interviews and solo shows, host Emma Woodhouse, a 2-Time All-American skier and 2020 UNH Female Athlete of the Year, brings these topics to light and shows athletes that they are not alone and that you can overcome those barriers to breakthrough!
Barriers to Breakthroughs
016. Entering Anorexia Treatment & Developing a Healthy Relationship with Food with Alice Merryweather
Today's episode features World Cup ski racer and mental health advocate Alice Merryweather! Throughout her career (so far), Alice has had several top 15 finishes in the speed events, placed 1st in the downhill at the 2017 World Junior Championships as well as competing in the 2018 Olympic Games! Through all her success as a ski racer, she has reached her biggest challenge yet with developing an eating disorder during the pandemic. She now is a mental health advocate for athletes that are dealing with eating disorders by sharing her experiences and story! Other topics include;
- The moment she knew she needed help
- What she's learned through seeking treatment
- Dealing with negative thoughts around food
- Effects of perfectionism
- What the most important thing to know about eating disorders
- What she thinks would have helped her most to discover her eating disorder
- Advice for those that are experiencing E.D.
Resources
If you want to learn more about eating disorders or need to seek help for yourself or others:
https://nedic.ca
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Links
Alice's Instagram: @aliweather_
Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @barrierstobreakthroughspodcast