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In this episode of "Spirit of an Athlete," host Amanda Smith, owner of Body Whisper Healing and creator of the Heal to Grow system, discusses common health issues faced by female high performers, including athletes, entrepreneurs, and executives. She covers physical challenges like ACL tears, stress fractures, and the female athlete triad, as well as mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and overtraining. Amanda emphasizes the importance of recognizing these issues and seeking help, advocating for a holistic approach to maintain both physical and mental well-being.
In this Episode:
- Introduction to Health Issues (00:00:20) Overview of common health issues faced by female high performers in sports and business.
- Physical Challenges of High Performers (00:01:41) Discussion of physical injuries like muscle strains, ligament sprains, and stress fractures.
- Mental Health Issues (00:02:40) Exploration of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, and overtraining.
- Link Between Physical and Mental Injuries (00:03:12) Explanation of how physical injuries can lead to mental issues and vice versa.
- Female-Specific Physical Issues (00:04:47) Focus on ACL tears and their prevalence among female athletes due to bone structure.
- Understanding Stress Fractures (00:05:58) Description of stress fractures, their causes, and the importance of rest and proper form.
- The Female Athlete Triad (00:07:28) Introduction to the triad involving menstrual irregularities, low bone density, and disordered eating.
- Mental Health Challenges for Female Athletes (00:09:32) Discussion on anxiety and depression faced by female high performers under pressure.
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Watch Cosmic Body Shenanigans Podcast on YouTube!
Check out more from Amanda:
Website: Body Whisper Healing
Instagram: @Amanda.G.Smith
Facebook: Body Whisper Healing
Pinterest: AmandaGSmithBWH
LinkedIn: Amanda (Ritchie) Smith
Take the Gutsy Chick Quiz to find out how your type A, high achieving mindset might be holding you back from healing your chronic health issue: https://gutsychickquiz.com
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In this episode of "Spirit of an Athlete," host Amanda Smith, owner of Body Whisper Healing and creator of the Heal to Grow system, discusses common health issues faced by female high performers, including athletes, entrepreneurs, and executives. She covers physical challenges like ACL tears, stress fractures, and the female athlete triad, as well as mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and overtraining. Amanda emphasizes the importance of recognizing these issues and seeking help, advocating for a holistic approach to maintain both physical and mental well-being.
In this Episode:
- Introduction to Health Issues (00:00:20) Overview of common health issues faced by female high performers in sports and business.
- Physical Challenges of High Performers (00:01:41) Discussion of physical injuries like muscle strains, ligament sprains, and stress fractures.
- Mental Health Issues (00:02:40) Exploration of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, and overtraining.
- Link Between Physical and Mental Injuries (00:03:12) Explanation of how physical injuries can lead to mental issues and vice versa.
- Female-Specific Physical Issues (00:04:47) Focus on ACL tears and their prevalence among female athletes due to bone structure.
- Understanding Stress Fractures (00:05:58) Description of stress fractures, their causes, and the importance of rest and proper form.
- The Female Athlete Triad (00:07:28) Introduction to the triad involving menstrual irregularities, low bone density, and disordered eating.
- Mental Health Challenges for Female Athletes (00:09:32) Discussion on anxiety and depression faced by female high performers under pressure.
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Watch Cosmic Body Shenanigans Podcast on YouTube!
Check out more from Amanda:
Website: Body Whisper Healing
Instagram: @Amanda.G.Smith
Facebook: Body Whisper Healing
Pinterest: AmandaGSmithBWH
LinkedIn: Amanda (Ritchie) Smith
Take the Gutsy Chick Quiz to find out how your type A, high achieving mindset might be holding you back from healing your chronic health issue: https://gutsychickquiz.com