In this episode, Jaimi unpacks the relationship between health and performance in female athletes with guests Bridgette and Velvet. Bridget shares her lived experience managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) as a high-level hockey player and it’s associated challenges, while Velvet offers insights from her research on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and its impact on the menstrual cycle and performance. They also explore the current gaps in support for female athletes and stress the importance of self-advocacy, expert care, and individualised approaches to health. A powerful listen for anyone invested in women’s sport and wellbeing.

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