In this week’s episode of The Mental Matchup, Kat speaks with Nicolette Caneda. Nicolette is currently a sophomore soccer player at Manhattan College in New York City. Throughout this episode, Nicolette speaks on her experience growing up as an athlete dealing with the pressures of perfectionism and living with an eating disorder. She unpacks her own journey and also touches on the importance of supporting and understanding triggers for others who may be going through similar experiences. We also talk through the pressures that we can put on ourselves, the stigma surrounding food and athletes, and how to properly fuel your body. Nicolette is candid and open throughout the entire episode and doesn’t forget to check out her article titled “Regaining Life” on The Mental Matchup website under Stories!