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* Get 15% off your first order from Araza with code FREELYROOTED Where to find Bethany: Bethany's Instagram Unstoppable Documentary Ohana Mother-Daughter Mentorships Where to find us: Kori's Instagram Fallon's Instagram Restore your metabolism: Freely Rooted Fallon's Table Our FREE downloads: Restore Your Metabolism: Free 5 Step Guide Metabolic Foods Guide