Female Athlete Podcast
The Female Athlete Podcast is here to shine a light and bring focus to topics around the female body and sport and exercise which have originally gone under the radar. We'll be tackling everything from the menstrual cycle and how it affects every day women to how it impacts on sporting performance- including issues such as contraception, bone health and female physiology. Presented by three curious young women; journalist Lucy Lomax, Dr Georgie Bruinvels and Dr Jess Piasecki, this podcast isn't just for female athletes, it's for women who want to learn more about their bodies. Join us as we attempt to open up the conversation.
Female Athlete Podcast
Female Athlete Gut Health
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Female Athlete Podcast
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Season 6
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Episode 5
In this episode Jess speaks with researcher and SENr registered nutritionist Samantha Abbott. Sam has a wealth of knowledge around female athletes, the menstrual cycle and gut health/symptoms. She has also worked with athletes on an individual basis at varying levels so is able to provide advice from both her academic knowledge and applied practice.
Gut health has received a lot of attention in the media lately and a lot can be a little confusing. This episode should provide clarity on why the female sex hormones have a role in the gut and how we can support athletes to manage their gut symptoms to improve their performance.