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The prevelance of eating disorders in sport with Dr Carolyn Plateau

Published on: 12th May, 2021

Please remember that no episode of the MyoMinds podcast can be used as a replacement for medical advice and/or care.

Disclaimer - We talk about eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image issues throughout this episode

In this episode, I talk with Dr Carolyn Plateau the researcher, lecturer, and expert in eating disorders from Loughborough University.

Together we explore the definitions surrounding eating disorders and disordered eating, the pressures surrounding the fitness/sports community and how that affects us, and how we all can help people going through these experiences.

To access Dr Plateau's online course click this link: www.deia.org.uk

And here are her contact details:

Twitter: @CarolynPlateau

Email: C.R.Plateau@lboro.ac.uk

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MyoMinds Podcast
Demystifying mental health in the exercising community
The MyoMinds podcast is here to start the discussions around disordered eating, exercise addiction, muscle dysmorphia, and everything in-between within exercisers.

Our guests include professional athletes, Experts, Doctors, coaches, experts by experience, and more.

The podcast is hosted by the CEO of MyoMinds, George Mycock. He has personal experience with eating disorders, muscle dysmorphia, depression, and anxiety.

*Disclaimer: The MyoMinds Podcast can not be used as a replacement for medical help. If you are struggling with issues related to the content of this podcast, please speak to a medical professional or one of the many available mental health charities (e.g. The Samaritans helpline: 116 123).*

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George Mycock

I am the CEO of MyoMinds and the host of the MyoMinds Podcast. I'm a fitness enthusiast who has lived experience with eating disorders, compulsive exercise, and body dysmorphia. I want to improve the understanding of mental health within the fitness and sport community.