211: Heal your Body Image "Inside Out" with Rowing Champion Whitney Otto

In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition Podcast, Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes speaks with Whitney Otto, US world rowing champion and 2000 Olympic alternate. Whitney, co-author of 'Body Image Inside Out,' shares insights on how body image and nutrition intersect for female athletes. They explore the societal pressures that impact body image, the importance of distinguishing body functionality from aesthetics, and how body image issues can affect athletic performance.Whitney emphasizes the need for compassion, validation, and the utility of resources like guided worksheets to improve one's relationship with their body. They discuss common struggles like the female athlete triad, strategies for maintaining a positive body image, and the role of supportive teams in the healing process.01:16 Meet Whitney Otto: From Rowing Champion to Performance Coach02:33 Body Image Inside Out: A Revolutionary Approach04:07 The Complex Relationship Between Athletes and Body Image05:43 Understanding and Validating Body Image Struggles15:45 The Role of Clothing in Body Image22:05 The Importance of Listening to Your Body27:36 Body Image as a Team Sport28:36 Understanding Body Image and Support Systems29:21 The Role of Nutrition in Athletic Performance29:49 Addressing Negative Body Image36:16 The Female Athlete Triad39:47 Writing and Reflecting on Body Image44:38 Maintaining a Healthy Body Image50:54 Rapid Fire Questions and ConclusionWhitney Otto is a US world rowing champion and 2000 Olympic alternate who pivoted her skill and passion into helping individuals and teams achieve their goals through leadership development and clinical intervention. She holds a BA from Brown University, an MA in counseling psychology from Lesley University, and a Professional Coaching Certification from The Coaches Training Institute. Her clinical perspectives are informed by over a decade of experience treating eating disorders. Her inspiring and collaborative style was further honed through years of experience serving as a Master coach for physicians, elite athletes, entrepreneurs and C-Suite executives. Whitney serves as a Master Performance Coach and consultant at Valor Performance, and coach for R3 Continuum serving Senior level clients at Deloitte. Whitney also serves as Group Guide for CHIEF. She is the co-host of UNTRAINED, a podcast that launched in January of 2023 focusing on giving the tools and mindsets needed to help corporate executives “untrain” from toxic mindsets and perspectives that result in professional success at personal expense.Connect with Whitney:https://www.instagram.com/bodyimageinsideout/https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneylpost/https://www.linkedin.com/in/deb-schachter-363b206/For more information about the show head to:www.FemaleAthleteNutritionPodcast.comor email:[email protected] work with Lindsey on improving your nutrition head to:www.RiseUpNutritionRUN.comor email:[email protected]