Soul Runner: Rock Bottom to Resilient Strength
The Soul Runner: From Rock Bottom to Resilient Strength Podcast is a where we take a closer look into the world of fitness, addictions, and mental health talking about real life scenarios of how resilient strength brought amazing people from being at rock bottom to defeating all odds and beating their battles with addictions and mental health.
We'll discuss nutrition, exercise, tools, and strategies that helped individuals crawl their way out of a space they never thought possible.
Soul Runner: Rock Bottom to Resilient Strength
Rachel Steil - Breaking the Silence: from Eating Disorder to Empowerment in Athletics
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In the world of competitive sports, the pressure to perform can often lead to mental health struggles, particularly eating disorders. Rachel Steil, a former elite runner and now a dedicated coach and advocate, shares her inspiring journey of recovery and empowerment in her book, "Running in Silence."
In this conversation, Rachel Steil shares her journey from being a competitive runner to battling an eating disorder and ultimately finding recovery. She discusses the stigma surrounding eating disorders, especially in athletics, and emphasizes the importance of awareness and support. Rachel highlights her advocacy work through her nonprofit, Running in Silence, and the need for early intervention in schools. The conversation also touches on the challenges of recovery, the role of writing in her healing process, and the significance of having a supportive network.
00:00
Introduction to Rachel Stile and Her Journey
02:19
The Early Years of Running and the Onset of Eating Disorders
05:29
The Impact of Eating Disorders on Performance
08:19
The Role of Coaches and Support Systems
11:06
The Recovery Process and Its Challenges
17:03
Founding Running in Silence: Advocacy and Awareness
19:40
The Importance of Education in Preventing Eating Disorders
24:36
Transforming My Relationship with Food
25:50
The Journey of Recovery
29:02
The Power of Sharing Stories
31:32
Breaking the Stigma Around Eating Disorders
35:28
Defining Recovery
37:27
Inspiring Change Through Vulnerability
38:20
Resources for Coaches and Athletes
39:57
Personal Reflections and Future Aspirations
Where to find us:
Rachael Steil -
Instagram - @runninginsilence
Website - runninginsilence.org
Email - rachael@runninginsilence.org
Mentions:
SoulRunnerNH -
Instagram - @soulrunnernh
Website - soulrunnernh.com
Email - amanda@soulrunnernh.com