20. Body Image, Diet Culture, and Female Athletics | Bethany Hamilton

Bethany Hamilton is a professional surfer who was born & raised in Hawai'i, and she resides there now with her husband and three sons. After losing her entire left arm in a shark attack as a young teenager, Bethany shocked the world by not only continuing her surf career, but taking down world champions along the way. Outside of her surf career, Bethany developed a passion for health in her teenage years, and that has evolved over time through her own personal wellness journey, which has included diving into the world of metabolic health & healing!

Join us as we sit down & discuss the following:

• Bethany's story & health journey
• Bethany's intro to metabolic health
• Diet culture & food fear
• Body image & comparison
• Body consciousness in athletics
• How athletes can succumb to under-eating
• The outside doesn't always reflect internal health
• Simply eating enough can radicalize your energy levels
• How Bethany's wellness has transformed after focusing on her metabolism
• Eating organic, real food wasn't enough for Bethany- she needed bioavailable nutrition
• Nutrients should come from food first
• Healing is a constant journey
• Being grateful for your body now while covering yourself with grace
• How Bethany is more resilient now than ever

*Not medical advice. This podcast & episode are for inspirational + educational purposes only*

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