In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly Hurford chats with Julia Casadio, a high-performance sports expert who has worked with Olympians in canoe slalom and sailing. They dive into a range of topics, including Molly's ankle injury recovery, the benefits of wearables like the Oura Ring, and they consider heat training and cold plunging for athletes. Julia shares valuable insights on female athlete physiology, discussing the impact of menstrual cycles, hormonal IUDs, and strategies to maintain immunity during cold and flu season. They also touch on the critical role of sleep for athletic performance, and Julia introduces her upcoming "Her Strength Coach" course, designed to help coaches better support adolescent female athletes through physical and psychological changes.
