This podcast is for women, by women. It's a celebration of everything we love about life on the bike. Produced by Black Sheep, join hosts Sheridan Braatvedt and Ex-Pro Georgie Howe, two inspiring, resilient and passionate women as they speak with like-minded people from around the world.
This podcast is for women, by women. It's a celebration of everything we love about life on the bike. Produced by Black Sheep, join hosts Sheridan Braatvedt and Ex-Pro Georgie Howe, two inspiring, resilient and passionate women as they speak with like-minded people from around the world.
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of sensitive topics, including disordered eating and mental health. If these topics are triggering for you, please take care while listening — and check the show notes for support resources.
In this episode of the WMN Podcast, hosts Sheridan and Georgie are joined by Suzy Wood, a Melbourne-based IP lawyer, grassroots racer, and all-round powerhouse bringing big “corporate girlie turned bike girlie” energy.
Suzy opens up about her experience with RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport), how it started, how she found her way out, and how she rebuilt a healthier relationship with sport, food, and herself.
Together, they dive into the complex realities of disordered eating, mental health, and the pressure women face in sport. They share personal stories, unpack the warning signs, and talk through the role of healthcare professionals in recovery.
It is an honest and raw conversation grounded in lived experience and a shared belief that performance means nothing without wellbeing. This episode is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, support is out there, and you are never alone in the journey back to health.
Australian Support Services
Butterfly Foundation – Call 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673), use online chat, or access self-help resources
Beyond Blue – Call 1300 22 4636, or explore extensive online resources for mental health support
Lifeline – Call 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)
Suicide Call Back Service – Call 1300 659 467 for counselling support
MindSpot – Free online mental health assessment and CBT treatment courses
Black Dog Institute – Clinical services and digital mental health tools
ReachOut – Support forums and resources for young people
Kids Helpline – Call 1800 55 1800 for support (ages 5–25)
International Support Resources
NEDA (USA) – Information, screening tools, and helplines for eating disorders
AED – Academy for Eating Disorders – Global network of professionals and evidence-based resources
Eating Disorder Hope – Treatment resources and recovery content
Beat (UK) – UK's leading eating disorder charity, helplines and support tools
NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness (USA) – Advocacy, education, and support groups
ADAA – Anxiety & Depression Association of America – Resources and treatment for anxiety, depression, and co-occurring conditions
7 Cups – Free emotional support via trained volunteers and therapists
DBSA – Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance – Peer-led support groups and wellness tools