The Freely Rooted Podcast 20. Body Image, Diet Culture, and Female Athletics | Bethany Hamilton
Bethany Hamilton is a professional surfer who was born & raised in Hawai'i, and she resides there now with her husband and three sons. After losing her entire left arm in a shark attack as a young teenager, Bethany shocked the world by not only continuing her surf career, but taking down world champions along the way. Outside of her surf career, Bethany developed a passion for health in her teenage years, and that has evolved over time through her own personal wellness journey, which has included diving into the world of metabolic health & healing!
Join us as we sit down & discuss the following:
- Bethany's story & health journey
- Bethany's intro to metabolic health
- Diet culture & food fear
- Body image & comparison
- Body consciousness in athletics
- How athletes can succumb to under-eating
- The outside doesn't always reflect internal health
- Simply eating enough can radicalize your energy levels
- How Bethany's wellness has transformed after focusing on her metabolism
- Eating organic, real food wasn't enough for Bethany- she needed bioavailable nutrition
- Nutrients should come from food first
- Healing is a constant journey
- Being grateful for your body now while covering yourself with grace
- How Bethany is more resilient now than ever
*Not medical advice. This podcast & episode are for inspirational + educational purposes only*
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