Female Athlete Diaries
Real stories and conversations of the challenges females face during exercise, training, and racing through all stages of life. Stories of being steam rolled by PMT, the yo-yo of peri-menopause, losing confidence in your body, the diet that went too far, and many more. Listen to the experiences of other women, connect and breakthrough.
Female Athlete Diaries
Bringing Up Sporting Children In A Body Conscious World
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Season two of Female Athlete Diaries launches with a two-part compilation on raising sporting children in a body-conscious, social-media-driven world.
Host Kirsty Sheehan interviews parents including Anne-Marie, Suzie Moffatt, Katie Hawkins, and Kaliki James about modeling positive attitudes to movement, food, and body image. They discuss focusing on what the body can do, avoiding negative self-talk and comments about others’ sizes, keeping treats in moderation without demonizing foods, and using family meals for connection. Topics include early signs of self-consciousness, social media access, pressures in gymnastics leotards, puberty changes, periods and practical supports, and encouraging participation and volunteering. Kirsty suggests GP referrals and Dietitians Australia to find Eating Disorders Specialist Dietitians and care plans when concerns arise.
00:00 Season Two Kickoff
00:47 Why This Topic Matters
02:03 Meet Your Host
02:27 Annemarie Introduction
03:13 Kids Sports Snapshot
04:34 Parents as Role Models
07:52 Early Image Pressures
13:19 Home Strategies and Language
14:55 Progress Over Perfection
20:58 Weighing Without Numbers
22:10 Annemarie Key Advice
24:44 Suzie Joins the Chat
26:37 Gymnastics and Competition
30:29 Body Consciousness Creeping In
33:38 Social Media and Access
35:15 Movement and Family Meals
39:09 Lunchboxes and Real Life
40:15 Practical Advice and Support
42:02 Dietitian Referral Advice
42:26 Wrap Up With Suzie
42:53 Meet Katie Hawkins
44:02 Katie’s Sporty Family
45:17 Netball And Body Image
46:17 Raising Body Positive Kids
47:46 Meet Kaliki James
48:57 Kaliki's Triathlon Journey
50:41 Active Kids And Family Culture
53:01 Body Image Boys Vs Girls
57:27 Curvy Athlete Challenges
01:02:48 Periods And Puberty In Sport
01:05:58 Role Modelling And Volunteering
01:08:40 Handling School Comments
01:12:22 Episode Takeaways And Resources
Resources:
Annemarie's book suggestion: All The Ways To Be Smart by Davina Bell.