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Real Talk for Sports Parents Podcast (Ep. 19) 🎙️
Eating Disorders & Youth Sports: What Every Sports Parent Needs to Know | with Dr. Kate Bennett

Worried about eating disorders in youth sports, disordered eating, body image pressure, or perfectionism in young athletes? In this episode, host Samantha Livingstone sits down with Dr. Kate Bennett—clinical sport psychologist and founder of Athlete Insight + Full Send Consulting—to talk about what sports parents need to know to better support their child’s mental and physical health.

Dr. Kate shares her personal athletic journey (multi-sport → equestrian → competitive cycling/mountain biking) and what she’s learned as both a therapist and sport psychology professional working with athletes. Together, we unpack how performance pressure, “doing everything right,” and perfectionism can quietly fuel unhealthy relationships with food, exercise, and self-worth—sometimes in the kids we least expect.

You’ll learn how to:
✅ Spot the gray area between “healthy eating” and disordered patterns
✅ Navigate conversations about body image without shame or blame
✅ Create a safe space for vulnerable, honest communication
✅ Reduce fear-based performance pressure so athletes can access confidence and flow
✅ Use family meals and everyday routines to support connection and wellbeing

⚠️ Note: This episode is for education and awareness and is not medical or mental health advice. If you’re concerned about an athlete’s health or safety, reach out to a qualified healthcare professional in your area.

⏱️ CHAPTERS (YouTube Timestamps)
0:00 Intro
1:15 The Athlete Coach Experience and Beyond
2:15 Parenting and Sports: Dr. Kate's Personal Insights
8:49 Dr. Kate's Athletic Journey: From Multi-Sport Athlete to Cycling
9:29 The Challenges and Joys of Equestrian Sports
11:30 Transition to Cycling and Coaching
12:41 The Thrill of Mountain Biking and Competing
17:11 The Intersection of Sports Psychology and Clinical Psychology
22:44 Disordered Eating + Perfectionism in Athletes
37:47 Navigating Conversations About Body Image
39:39 Creating Safe Spaces for Vulnerable Conversations
44:06 The Double-Edged Sword of Sports Resources
54:26 The Impact of Fear on Performance
1:03:44 The Importance of Family Meals

💬 QUOTES TO REMEMBER
“Typically it’s those kids you never worry about that are the kids we need to worry the most about.” (23:32)
“It’s really hard to know the difference between, ‘I’m a healthy eater,’ and ‘I have a disordered eating pattern.’” (25:05)
“Fear and flow state are mutually exclusive. They do not work together.” (55:26)

👩‍⚕️ ABOUT DR. KATE BENNETT
Dr. Kate Bennett is a clinical sport psychologist licensed in Colorado. She earned her BS in Kinesiology & Athletic Training (Indiana University) and her EdM in Counseling & Sport Psychology (Boston University), and completed advanced clinical training through her practicum, internship, and post-doctoral fellowship. Dr. Kate works with athletes as “humans first,” helping them build confidence, resilience, and tools to manage headspace in sport and life.

🔗 CONNECT + LINKS
• Podcast Instagram: RTSP Instagram
• Host: samanthalivingstone.co
• Athlete Insight: athleteinsight.co
• Full Send Consulting: fullsendconsulting.co
• Dr. Kate on Instagram: @athlete_insight

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