54: Lauren Fleshman Talks Coaching, Eating Disorders, Parenthood, Competing, and Being Good for a Girl

In this Episode

Lauren Fleshman has many titles – from being one of the most decorated American distance runners ever, to recently releasing her book, Good for a Girl – a New York Times best-seller. But all of this accomplishment doesn’t come without difficulty. This week, Lauren gets real with us and shares her experience of disordered eating, motherhood, and mental health.

Discussing the stereotypes placed upon female athletes, Lauren explains why an “ideal race weight” doesn’t exist. Further, the duo shares their experiences of depression, and what it means to find yourself again through movement. Finally, Lauren highlights the importance of confidence for performance and howshe’shelping the next generation of women and girls excel.

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