Intuitive Eating and Weight-Inclusive Sports Nutrition: Insights from Kaitlyn Pscodna, MSW, RDN, CSSD

Episode 13 • April 01, 2025 • 00:21:48

Hosted By

Ronnie Harper Tavis Piattoly Margaret Downs Samuel Bullard

Show Notes

Kaitlyn Pscodna, MSW, RDN, CSSD, explores intuitive eating and weight-inclusive approaches in sports nutrition, addressing RED-S, eating disorders, and performance-focused fueling.

 

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Episode Transcript

Summary In this episode of the Eat to Win podcast, host Ronnie Harper speaks with sports nutrition expert Kaitlyn Pscodna about the critical intersection of sports nutrition and mental health. They explore the concept of intuitive eating, the prevalence of eating disorders among athletes, and the implications of RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport). Kaitlyn shares her personal journey into sports nutrition, emphasizing the importance of mental health in dietary practices and how intuitive eating can help athletes foster a healthier relationship with food while still meeting performance goals. Takeaways - Kaitlyn Pscodna's journey into sports nutrition was influenced by her own eating disorder. - Intuitive eating helps athletes reconnect with their body's needs. - Eating disorders are common in sports, especially aesthetic-based sports. - Mental health is crucial for athletes' performance and well-being. - RED-S highlights the importance of energy balance in athletes. - Intuitive eating can reduce the stress of food choices for athletes. - Athletes often face societal pressures regarding body image and nutrition. - Kaitlyn emphasizes the need for a flexible structure in meal planning. - The focus on mental health in sports nutrition is becoming i increasingly important. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Sports Nutrition and Mental Health 01:22 Kaitlyn's Journey: From Athlete to Nutrition Expert 04:37 Understanding Intuitive Eating 05:59 Intuitive Eating for Athletes 08:58 The Slippery Slopes to Eating Disorders 12:38 Exploring RED-S: Energy Imbalance in Athletes 14:51 The Growing Importance of Mental Health in Sports 16:28 Connecting Intuitive Eating with Mental Health 18:11 Recognizing the Intuitive Eating Mindset 19:32 Conclusion and Resources

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