Some Work, All Play 143. Lauren Fleshman Interview! Best-Selling Author, Great Athlete/Coach, Best Human!
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Feb 28, 2023 Best-selling author and former elite runner Lauren Fleshman discusses the culture of women’s sports, coaching incentives, fueling, body image, and the pressure to win. The conversation also turns personal, exploring motherhood, mental health, queer identity, and the journey toward feeling at home in yourself.
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Body Wisdom and Nutrition
- Focus on the body's inner wisdom and remove external pressures to achieve the best results.
- Combine basic sports nutrition knowledge with intuitive eating principles to find a balance without restrictive or shaming practices.
Managing Jealousy
- Minimize emotional bandwidth spent on comparison and body image, redirecting thoughts to more helpful areas.
- Reframe jealousy as a tool for self-discovery, identifying personal desires and taking action to fulfill them.
Parenthood and Compassion
- Fleshman's experience with parenthood reinforced her understanding that base-level emotions are hardwired into us.
- She emphasizes having compassion for these emotions in both children and adults.