In this episode, fellow sports and eating disorder dietitian, Leslie Schilling, shares insights into the damaging effects of diet culture, especially when within safe spaces like schools, churches, athletic teams, and healthcare settings. We cover a range of topics from the harmful impacts of chronic dieting, the intersection of sports nutrition and eating disorders, and how messages from diet culture influence athletes and general health practices.
Leslie is a seasoned dietitian who specializes in disordered eating, sports nutrition, family nutrition, and weight concerns. She has worked with recreational, high school, collegiate, and professional athletes and performers, including the 2014-2015 NBA Memphis Grizzlies and performers of Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas, NV.
Leslie has been accepted into The National Speakers Association (NSA) and has been invited to provide nutrition programs and presentations to teams and professionals across the nation. She reviews and writes for national media outlets like US News & World Report, professional and consumer publications. She is also the creator and co-author of the book Born To Eat and the owner of Schilling Nutrition, LLC, a private consulting practice in Las Vegas, NV. Leslie’s latest book Feed Yourself is available everywhere books are sold.
