The Mindfuel Athlete Podcast

Episode 19: Why oh why do we use BMI?

In this weeks episode Barnaby, Charlotte and Lizzie discuss the history of BMI, it's use as a marker of health and whether or not it should be used in athlete populations. If you are a Loughborough student struggling with anything mental health related Nightline is a confidential, non-advisory listening and information service run for students by trained student volunteers from the University. http://loughborough.nightline.ac.uk/ Intro & outro credit: www.bensound.com

Episode 18: Actionable Nutrition Advice

In this weeks episode Barnaby, Charlotte and Lizzie each outline 3 tips you might find useful to improve your nutritional intake. If you are a Loughborough student struggling with anything mental health related Nightline is a confidential, non-advisory listening and information service run for students by trained student volunteers from the University. http://loughborough.nightline.ac.uk/ Intro & outro credit: www.bensound.com

Episode 17: My Mindfuel Memories: Struggles & Sandwiches

We're serious when we say we get comfortable with the uncomfortable. In this episode, we delve into Lizzie's story and explore her running career, abuse, and transition to university - all of which contributed to intense disordered eating thoughts, behaviours, and eventual eating disorder. Running, "the woods," personal discoveries, and Lizzie's own meaning of and journey to being "fully recovered" are discussed in this candid and genuine chat. If you are a Loughborough student struggling with anything mental health related Nightline is a confidential, non-advisory listening and information service run for students by trained student volunteers from the University. http://loughborough.nightline.ac.uk/ Intro & outro credit: www.bensound.com

Episode 16: My Mindfuel Memories: Eating and Competing

In this weeks episode Charlotte discusses her previous struggles with binge/restrictive eating patterns whilst competing in physique sports. We tackle: Food in younger years & university When did things start to change? The road to recovery Studying nutrition & relationship with food The biggest lesson learnt In a new segment the gang highlight one thing their body does that they appreciate, explaining why and encourage you to do the same. If you are a Loughborough student struggling with anything mental health related Nightline is a confidential, non-advisory listening and information service run for students by trained student volunteers from the University. http://loughborough.nightline.ac.uk/ Intro & outro credit: www.bensound.com

Episode 15: My Mindfuel Memories: Powerlifting and Binge Eating

In this weeks episode Barnaby discusses his previous struggles with binge eating whilst training as a strength athlete in powerlifting and how his road to recovery has paved thus far. In a new segment the gang highlight one person in their life they appreciate and explain why.