REBROADCAST – Lauren Fleshman Talks Coaching, Eating Disorders, Parenthood, Competing, and Being Good for a Girl

In this Episode

*Note: This episode originally dropped on March 20, 2023*

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, she and Sara share 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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