In this episode, sports dietitian and author Rebecca McConville joins us to break down the realities of eating disorder recovery, athlete underfueling, and the path toward a healthier relationship with food, movement, and performance. She shares practical, compassionate strategies for healing and for understanding the body’s true needs.

Takeaways:

• Many athletes underfuel without realizing it.
• Rest and self-care are key to sustainable performance.
• Coaches need better education on REDs.
• Intuitive eating takes patience and practice.
• Challenging food fears rebuilds trust with the body.
• Recovery works best when broken into small steps.

You can follow Rebecca McConville on Instagram at @rebeccaeddietitian.