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In this episode of the WMM podcast, host Georgie Howe speaks with Dr. Alice McNamara, a two-time world champion rower and now an emergency doctor. They discuss Alice's journey from elite athlete to medical professional, the challenges of balancing sports and career, and the importance of compassionate care for athletes. The conversation delves into critical topics such as relative energy deficiency in sport, concussion management, and the gaps in medical understanding of female athletes. Alice shares her personal experiences with grief and how it shaped her perspective on life and sport, emphasising the need for holistic health in athletic performance.
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In this episode of the WMM podcast, host Georgie Howe speaks with Dr. Alice McNamara, a two-time world champion rower and now an emergency doctor. They discuss Alice's journey from elite athlete to medical professional, the challenges of balancing sports and career, and the importance of compassionate care for athletes. The conversation delves into critical topics such as relative energy deficiency in sport, concussion management, and the gaps in medical understanding of female athletes. Alice shares her personal experiences with grief and how it shaped her perspective on life and sport, emphasising the need for holistic health in athletic performance.

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