True Story London Podcast 32 - Beyond the Court w/Jess Kasriel
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Dec 19, 2024 
Jess Kasriel, a storyteller and health coach, shares her inspiring journey from being the UK's number 2 tennis player at 14 to navigating the challenges of elite sports. She discusses the immense pressures and outdated attitudes towards health that led to her struggles with eating disorders. The conversation highlights the vital support of family, the importance of mental health awareness, and the journey towards self-acceptance. Jess also addresses hormonal health issues like PCOS, aiming to empower others facing similar challenges through nutrition and storytelling.
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Jess's Tennis Journey and Struggles
- Jess Kasriel shares her journey as a 14-year-old ranked number two in UK tennis joining Bath Academy with intense pressure and loneliness.
- Despite success, she faced harsh coaching, isolation, and developing bulimia over seven years before recovery.
Adult Ignorance Impacted Mental Health
- The adults' ignorance and outdated attitudes at the academy worsened mental health and eating disorder issues.
- Coaches blamed Jess personally without providing professional support, reflecting systemic failure.
Loneliness at Bath Academy
- Jess struggled to make friends at Bath Academy and felt isolated from existing cliques and her home friendships.
- Being half in the tennis academy and half in boarding school limited her social integration.