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Episode 3: The Fertility Journey as a Professional Athlete
In this final episode of our series on IVF, guest host Jill Van Gyn sits down with six-time world champion mountain biker Annika Langvad to explore the unexpected intersection of pro racing and the IVF process.
Her vulnerability offers insight into the quiet battles many athletes face behind the scenes.
She discusses:
The unique challenges female athletes face around fertility and family planningSocietal pressures, career timing, and the stigma surrounding fertility struggles in sportHer personal IVF experienceâincluding the "loss of control" in the processLearning to separate hope from expectationTo train or not to train during IVFâand why she ultimately chose to workout for her mental healthThe importance of support, community, and continued educationHer advice for others seeking IVFThis is an inspiring and eye-opening conversation about navigating ambition and humanityâboth on and off the bike.
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Episode 2 - The Emotional Highs & Lows of IVF
In this second episode of our series on IVF, co-host Jill Van Gyn explores the emotional complexities of fertility treatments, with a special focus on IVF and pregnancy loss. Joining her is Alexandra Stewart M.A., RCC, PMH-C, a seasoned fertility therapist with personal and deep expertise in reproductive mental health.
They unpack the often unspoken psychological toll of infertility, highlighting:
the emotional resilience required to endure repeated treatmentsthe grief of pregnancy lossthe impact of societal and self-imposed expectations on the journey to parenthoodthe unexpected toll it can take on relationships and partnershipsAlexandra shares invaluable insights on the importance of therapy as both a coping mechanism and a community-building tool. She also offers guidance on how to support oneself or a loved one through the profound ups and downs of reproductive challenges.
Whether you're facing fertility challenges yourself or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers empathy, understanding, and hope.
Trigger Warning: This episode includes sensitive discussions about pregnancy loss.
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Over the past eight years, Feisty Media has grown into a go-to resource for womenâs health and performance education.
In this special episode, Feisty CEO Sara Gross and Hit Play Not Pause host Selene Yeager reflect on how Feistyâs content has evolved to meet the real-life needs of active women. From menopause and nutrition to strength training and brain health, Feisty is offering more than everâincluding a new suite of comprehensive, on-demand courses.
In a world overflowing with wellness advice, Feisty stays grounded in science. With trusted experts and evidence-based content, their goal is to give women clear, practical guidance for every stage of their health journey.
Now, for the first time, all Feisty courses are available on-demandâincluding our three brand-new offerings:
A Perimenopause Starter Pack (All New!)Your Quick-Start Guide to Hormone Therapy (All New!)Brain Power: Understand, Protect, and Optimize Your Brain Health (All New!)Fueled: The Science, Psychology, and Strategy of Nutrition for Active WomenStrong: The Complete Strength Training Course for WomenNavigate Menopause: A Menopause Guide Built for Active WomenWhether youâre training, transitioning through menopause, or simply looking to take charge of your well-being, these courses deliver the knowledge and support you needâwhen and where you need it.
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Episode 1: In Vitro Fertilization 101
In the first episode of this informative and deeply personal limited podcast series, guest host Jill Van Gyn is joined by Dr. Carla DiGirolamo, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, for an open and honest conversation about the physical, emotional, and medical complexities of in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Drawing from Jillâs personal experience and Carlaâs 18+ years of medical expertise, they break down the IVF processâfrom ovarian stimulation to embryo transferâwhile shedding light on the psychological toll it can take. Together, they unpack why individualized care and realistic expectations are essential for those undergoing fertility treatment.
You'll learn:
Why someone might pursue IVFDetails of the IVF process and what can candidates expectThe emotional and physical impact of IVFSuccess rates of IVF and limitations as we ageAdditional factors that contribute to IVF success ratesWhy the right fertility clinic and care plan matterHow to set realistic expectations for treatment outcomesWays to support someone experiencing infertilityWhether you're navigating IVF yourself or want to better understand what a loved one may be going through, start with this episode.
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Cognitive challenges can begin as early as your 20s. Yes, itâs a little-known fact.
While weâre often told how to protect our skin, bones, and muscles as we age, brain health is rarely part of the conversation. Soâwhatâs the best regime to support our aging minds?
In the final episode of our Brain Health for Women series, Dr. Sara Gross and Dr. Erin Ayala sit down with Dr. Laura Best to explore just that.
A medical student at UBC with a PhD in Medical Science and post-doctoral work at CAMH, Dr. Best brings research-backed insight to the often-overlooked cognitive health needs of women. She also works with the Womenâs Brain Health Initiative to promote the six pillars of brain health: exercise, nutrition, stress management, social connection, mental stimulation, and sleep.
She covers:
Why brain health matters as early as your 20sHow stress, nutrition, and hormones impact cognitionSimple lifestyle changes to support mental clarity long-termWhether you're navigating brain fog, curious about neuroprotection, or simply want to feel your best mentally, this episode offers practical strategies to help you take charge of your cognitive well-being starting now.
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If youâve ever felt mentally foggy or struggled with decision-making during or after a long training session, this episode is for you.Dr. Sara Gross and Dr. Erin Ayala sit down with Katherine Boere, a Ph.D. candidate in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Victoria, whose research explores how the brain recovers from cognitive depletionâespecially under the demands of endurance sports.With a background in biomedical engineering and personal experience recovering from brain injury, Katherine brings a unique lens to how physical exertion impacts cognitive resilience, decision-making, and mental recovery.Her research shows:
The real cognitive toll of fatigueâparticularly in high-performance environments How low energy availability affects brain function, especially in female endurance athletes Why fueling and hydration are essential for mental performance, not just physical outputThe cognitive benefits of outdoor exercise over indoor settingsHow mindfulness and decision delegation can reduce mental strain during training and racingSimple, everyday strategies to support brain health and cognitive recoveryWhether you're an athlete, coach, or someone curious about boosting brain performance, this conversation offers research-backed strategies you can use right away.
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We hear it all the timeâstay strong, keep your bones healthy, hit the weights. But what about your brain? For midlife women, keeping your mind sharp is just as important as keeping your body strong.In part two of this series on brain health co-hosted by Dr. Sara Gross and Dr. Erin Ayala, they are joined by Dr. Carla DiGirolamo, a Board Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Reproductive Endocrinologist and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner.Hormonal shifts in midlife can impact cognitive function and itâs worth paying attention to. As both a doctor and a recreational athlete, Dr. DiGirolamo brings a personal and professional perspective to the table as she discusses what really happens to our brains during hormonal changes, why it matters, and how to stay sharp through it all.She discusses:
The latest (and muddy) research around menopausal hormone therapy and reduced dementia riskMyths and misconceptions around hormones and brain healthPowerful Tools and habits for protecting brain healthThe significant effects of nutrition and hydration on brain healthSelf-sabotaging behaviors that may impact our brain health as we ageHow to combat trendy topics and the impact of diet culture on women at this stage of lifeUnderstanding your own body is the key to making smart and confident decisions about your health and as Erin and Carla stress, being âempoweredâ doesnât mean doing what everyone else is doing. It means paving your own way and making the decisions that are best for you. Your brain will thank you.
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We spend so much time focusing on nutrition, strength training, and bone health as we ageâbut what about our brain? How can we build mental resilience and protect our brain health starting now?
In this new Feisty series, co-hosted by Sara Gross and Dr. Erin Ayala, weâre diving into the intersection of brain health, stress, and performance. In this first episode, Dr. Erin Ayala, a Licensed Psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant, sits down with Jill Colangelo, a researcher at the University of Bern specializing in Sports Psychiatry. Jill works with athletes and teams on critical topics like endocrine health, hypothalamic amenorrhea, stress, overtraining syndrome, and athletic identity.
Together, Erin and Jill explore the real impact of stressâboth short-term and long-termâon the brain and body. While stress itself isnât the enemy, chronic stress without proper recovery can lead to brain fog, fatigue, hormonal imbalances, and metabolic issues.
In this episode, they break down:
Common stressors for women, including underfueling, toxic productivity, and the relentless push to do morePractical strategies for managing stress and setting boundaries for mental and physical well-beingWhy recovery should be a non-negotiable part of your training routineThe truth about cortisolâfriend or foe?Which recovery trends (cold plunges, sauna, acupuncture) actually workAs active women, we often use movement as a way to relieve stressâbut when does âmoreâ become too much?
This conversation is a call to action to reassess your relationship with stress, challenge the culture of overtraining, and develop a mindset that values mental resilience as much as physical strength.
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Recorded live at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, this special episode of The Think Tank from Essentially Esports dives into the booming growth of womenâs sports.
The Think Tank show is where industry leadersâCMOs, brand strategists, team executives, elite athletes, and coachesâbreak down the forces shaping the sports world.
In this exclusive episode, Host Trey Holder teams up with co-host Angella Goran, a former Canadian National Team cyclist and entrepreneur, alongside Feisty Media CEO and two-time Ironman champion Sara Gross and Naomi Clarkson, Senior VP of Marketing at Momentous. Together, they explore how strategic marketing and media initiatives are not just increasing visibility but also driving real investment and long-term growth in womenâs athletics.
The panel dives into key factors fueling the rise, including:
The power of authentic storytelling to elevate both athletes and brandsStrategic partnerships that create meaningful industry impactSmart resource allocation, backed by data proving the success of womenâs sports initiativesCommunity-driven events like The Power Hour, designed to promote physical and mental wellnessContinued media coverage with new product launches, podcasts, and educational resourcesMore than just a conversation, this episode is a call to action, highlighting the need for collaboration, ongoing support, and a shared responsibility to champion inclusivity and equality in sports.
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In the final episode of our series on coaching young athletes, Sara Gross and co-host Jill Colangelo are joined by MD student, scientist, coach, and pro-runner Keely Henninger (@runwidkeel) to debunk myths about body weight, nutrition, and the often-overlooked role of mental health in sportsâespecially during the late-teen and early collegiate years.
Through a true-or-false format, Jill and Keely tackle key questions:
Does a lighter body weight lead to better performance?Is it okay to skip breakfast before a tough training session?Do I really need rest days?Is missing a period a badge of honor?Sara, Jill, and Keely also share personal experiences with underfueling, overtraining, and moments when they ignored their intuitionâdecisions they now look back on with regret.
This conversation encourages young athletes to recognize warning signs, make informed choices, and build a healthy relationship with their sportâone that supports both performance and long-term well-being.
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In the second episode of our three-part series on coaching young athletes, Sara Gross and guest co-host Jill Colangelo turn the spotlight to the coaches who work with young female athletes through topics like body image, menstruation, and proper fueling. As awareness grows about the impact of body image on performance, coachesâboth male and female coachesâmust learn to navigate these conversations effectively.
Guest Jason Russo, a veteran high school cross-country coach, shares his experience in fostering open communication, involving parents and experts to create a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
Sara and Jill also share their own personal experiences and anecdotes surrounding the female aesthetic myth, particularly the harmful notion that being âskinnyâ equates to being a better athlete.
This episode calls on coaches, parents, and athletes to prioritize health, well-being, and open dialogue as key pillars of athletic development.
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Frequent mirror checks, comments from teammates and parents, and feeling the need to âearnâ foodâthese are common red flags of disordered eating in youth sports.
In the first of a three-part series, Sara Gross and guest co-host Jill Colangelo explore eating disorders among young female athletes, a growing concern for parents and coaches.
Colangelo, a researcher in Forensic and Sports Psychiatry, speaks with Sarah Naticchia, a Harvard-trained athlete who shares her struggles with disordered eating in high school and college.
Also joining the conversation is Stephanie Roth-Goldberg, LCSW, CEDS-C, a psychotherapist specializing in eating disorders and athletes.
Together, they discuss the pressures young athletes face, the need for a cultural shift toward health over aesthetics, and how parents can support their children by focusing on well-being and performance rather than appearance.
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As more people seek to "clean up" their diets, weâre seeing how rigid rules and an obsession with food purity can disrupt lives.
In this episode, Kylee and ZoĂ« dive into the evolving conversation around Orthorexiaâa term for the unhealthy obsession with healthy eating. We explore the impact of societal norms, social media, and misinformation on people's relationship with food, particularly athletes. And they unpack how Orthorexia isn't officially recognized in the DSM but still significantly impacts mental and physical health, drawing from professional insights and research.
They also talk through how athletes and active folks can work towards a more balanced healthy approach to nutrition, and avoid the pitfalls of over-restriction.
Itâs that time of year when the world is drowning in bad diet advice and unsustainable fitness trends. That's why we're teaming up with the Your Diet Sucks podcast to bring you a series of Your Diet Sucks episodes this January aimed at ditching diet culture and getting you ready to fuel your goals.
Hosts Kylee Van Horn, RDN, (@flynutrition3) and ZoĂ« Rom (@carrot_flowers_z) combine years of research, professional expertise (as well as unprofessional nutrition mishaps!), and athlete experience to deliver evidence-backed explorations of nutritionâno fluff, no fads, just science.
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So, are you in a diet cult??
In this second episode teaming up with the Your Diet Sucks podcast, Zoë and Kylee discuss the shocking parallels between diet fads and cult dynamics, emphasizing how these trends often create a false sense of community and manipulate individuals into restrictive eating patterns.
How do you know if your diet is just a little bit cult-y? There are plenty of red flags, including:
extreme language in the messaging (clean eating, detox, this is the best and healthiest diet)social isolation from other groups or ways of eatingmanipulation of your personal identitythe allure of belonging and identity (especially on social media)Instead of blindly following your favorite âinfluencer,â this episode encourages you to think critically about your choices and the motivations behind them. Recognize those cult-like patterns and consider healthier, more balanced approaches to nutrition and community.
Itâs that time of year when the world is drowning in bad diet advice and unsustainable fitness trends. That's why we're teaming up with the Your Diet Sucks podcast to bring you a series of Your Diet Sucks episodes this January aimed at ditching diet culture and getting you ready to fuel your goals.
Hosts Kylee Van Horn, RDN, (@flynutrition3) and ZoĂ« Rom (@carrot_flowers_z) combine years of research, professional expertise (as well as unprofessional nutrition mishaps!), and athlete experience to deliver evidence-backed explorations of nutritionâno fluff, no fads, just science.
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New year, same diet BS.
Itâs that time of year when the world is drowning in bad diet advice and unsustainable fitness trends. That's why we're teaming up with the Your Diet Sucks podcast to bring you a series of Your Diet Sucks episodes this January aimed at ditching diet culture and getting you ready to fuel your goals,
Hosts Kylee Van Horn, RDN, (@flynutrition3) and ZoĂ« Rom (@carrot_flowers_z) combine years of research, professional expertise (as well as unprofessional nutrition mishaps!), and athlete experience to deliver evidence-backed explorations of nutritionâno fluff, no fads, just science.
In this first episode of our Feisty Women's Performance x Your Diet Sucks collab, Zoe and Kylee discuss the history and trends around fasting, low-carb, and (can you even believe it?) NO-carb fueling for ultras. Sure, there is a rich history of fasting practices in most religions, but does that mean we need to become zealots when weâre talking about optimal performance?
In addition to diving into the historical context of fasting, Kylee and Zoe also talk about:
How social media trends influence athlete behavior (for the sake of 'likes' and 'shares')The performance benefits and risks of fasting and low-carb, high-fat dietsThe impact of extreme dietary practices on endurance athletesFinding a shift towards more balanced fueling practices in endurance sportsWhy are athletes drawn to a mentality of doing more with less fuel? Even if you could do it, does that make it the best way to train and race? Even if you think there are short-term benefits, study after study confirms the long-term costs.
So, instead of being swept up in the latest social media trend, find the fueling plan that works for both Present You and Future You.
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And if you want to join the hundreds of women who have learned how to fuel their bodies with us, Feistyâs Fueled course will be on sale starting in mid-January. Get yourself on the waitlist now.
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Here we go again with the bombardment of âNew Year, New Youâ ads and messages to âeat this, not that,â or âdo this specific workout for 30 days to get amazing abs.â You know the drill and theyâre probably in your feed as we speak.
In this first-of-its kind episode, Feisty Media podcast hosts Kathryn Taylor (Girls Gone Gravel), Sara Gross (Womenâs Performance Podcast), Kelly OâMara (If We Were Riding), and Selene Yeager (Hit Play Not Pause) unite for a candid conversation about these societal pressures of New Year's resolutions and the pitfalls of Fitness Challenges within womenâs fitness culture.
Building positive new habits isnât a bad thing, but the problem is that most of the challenges, diets, and cleanses often lead to underfueling, which can sabotage your goals as an active woman.
Sharing their own personal experiences with diet culture and disordered eating, Kathryn, Sara, Selene, and Kelly advocate for more self-acceptance and celebrating what the body can achieve, emphasizing overall health over aesthetics. Quite simply - they want you to be fueled for your 2025 goals.
Thatâs why weâre launching the Feisty Fueled Challenge in January to foster healthier food and fitness dialogues. This FREE five day challenge will help you dive deeper into some of the internalized messages that we all struggle with, and feel empowered to make smart and mindful decisions about how to fuel in 2025.
Starting January 6th, youâll receive daily emails from leading fueling & mindset experts that will reframe your mindset around fueling and cover some practical ways to fuel your 2025 goals.
With just 10 minutes each day, youâll be ready to be your best feisty, fueled self in 2025 and redefine health and fitness on your own terms.
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Obviously, the best way to deal with a concussion is to not get a concussion. But thatâs not always possible, and nearly 30% of adults report having a concussion in their lifetime. In this episode we cover the basics on how to prevent concussion and what to do if you do hit your head based on what weâve learned during this series. We also take a deeper dive into who might be more susceptible to concussion, including if females have special risk factors with special guest Dr. Julie Rios, who is leading a groundbreaking Womenâs Health Concussion Study that aims to understand the broader effects of concussion on womenâs health.
Julie Rios, MD, specializes in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She practices at UPMC Center for Fertility & Reproductive Endocrinology and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona, UPMC East, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. You can learn more about her and her work at Julie Rios, MD.
Rebecca Rusch is an adventure athlete, 7x World Champion, and 2x Hall of Fame inductee for mountain biking and gravel cycling. She is also a keynote speaker, the bestselling author of Rusch to Glory, and an Emmy Award winner for the documentary Blood Road about her journey to find the spot where her father, a US Air Force pilot, was shot down during the Vietnam War. She is also the founder of the Be Goodâą Foundation, which is dedicated to transforming individuals and communities by using the bicycle as a catalyst for healing, empowerment, and evolution. You can learn more about her and her work at rebeccarusch.com.
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A head injury like concussion can fundamentally change youâespecially if you have prolonged post-concussive symptoms, which can upend your life and sense of self for months, and sometimes years. Head injuries are also traumatic and they can leave you vulnerable to reliving other past traumas that may have been long buried. Thatâs where therapy comes in. Therapy can help you deal with your past and current trauma and importantly, put some new coping tools in your toolbox. As she struggled to cope with her lingering injury and depression, Rebecca pursued talk therapy and then later psychedelic-assisted therapy, both of which she credits with being pivotal turning points in her recovery. This episode takes a deep dive into her therapy experience, including insights from two of the therapists who helped guide her recovery. We also discuss the current state of psychedelic-assisted therapy, the FDAâs recent non-approval decision, and what it means going forward.
Rebecca Rusch is an adventure athlete, 7x World Champion, and 2x Hall of Fame inductee for mountain biking and gravel cycling. She is also a keynote speaker, the bestselling author of Rusch to Glory, and an Emmy Award winner for the documentary Blood Road about her journey to find the spot where her father, a US Air Force pilot, was shot down during the Vietnam War. She is also the founder of the Be Goodâą Foundation, which is dedicated to transforming individuals and communities by using the bicycle as a catalyst for healing, empowerment, and evolution. You can learn more about her and her work at rebeccarusch.com.
This episode also features interviews with Rebeccaâs talk therapist Courtney Loving, LPC, who has certifications in Trauma, Military, Trauma Resiliency Model and Havening Techniques, and works as a Mental Health Partner at Higher Ground, serving Military Veterans, their families and supporters. You can learn more about her and her work at courtneyloving.com. Also featured is Sarah* who facilitated some of Rebeccaâs psychedelic-assisted therapy sessions. Sarah is a chemist and is a Psychedelics Today Vital trained plant medicine facilitator and integration coach.
* We are using Sarahâs first name only with respect to the sensitivity surrounding the subject matter.
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What do you do when you hit your head? That can be a hard question to answer. Even when people go to the doctor or ER, the actual advice can be thin, amounting to: take it easy and let your brain heal. Sometimes that works. But for nearly half of concussion sufferers, symptoms like depression, headaches, fatigue, and cognitive impairment can linger for months. And for some, like Rebecca, they can hang on for years. When that happens, people get desperate and start trying anything that friends, family, Google, or various health practitioners recommend, which is exactly what Rebecca did. In this episode, we follow Rebeccaâs desperate journey to resolve her persistent post-concussive symptoms. We also sat down with Dr. Alicia Trbovich, a neuropsychologist at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program who studies the management of sport-related concussion and neuropsychological assessment following mild traumatic brain injury to talk about how experts are actively treating concussion and concussion symptoms today.
Alicia Trbovich, PhD, presented on Domain Targeted Treatment and Rehabilitation Following Sport Related Concussion at the 12th Annual Sports Neuropsychology Society Symposium earlier this year. Dr. Trbovich is a neuropsychologist at UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program and Assistant Professor and Fellowship Research Coordinator at the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. You can learn more about her and her work at Alicia Trbovich, PhD.
Rebecca Rusch is an adventure athlete, 7x World Champion, and 2x Hall of Fame inductee for mountain biking and gravel cycling. She is also a keynote speaker, the bestselling author of Rusch to Glory, and an Emmy Award winner for the documentary Blood Road about her journey to find the spot where her father, a US Air Force pilot, was shot down during the Vietnam War. She is also the founder of the Be Goodâą Foundation, which is dedicated to transforming individuals and communities by using the bicycle as a catalyst for healing, empowerment, and evolution. You can learn more about her and her work at rebeccarusch.com.
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On November 11th, 2021, on day three of a solo multi-day ride on Arizonaâs Coconino Trail, seven-time world champion adventure athlete Rebecca Rusch clipped her handlebars on a protruding rock, launching her from her bike and into a ravine 10 feet below, where she hit the ground with enough force to bounce multiple times, breaking her helmet and badly bruising her ribs. After self-rescuing off the trail, Rebecca did what pretty much everyone told her to do: rest up and recover. Her ribs mended. Her brain, which had clearly been concussed, didn't. Now, going on three years later, we revisit the crash, what she did in the immediate aftermath, and how experts are thinking about the acute phases of concussion recovery today.
Rebecca Rusch is an adventure athlete, 7x World Champion, and 2x Hall of Fame inductee for mountain biking and gravel cycling. She is also a keynote speaker, the bestselling author of Rusch to Glory, and an Emmy Award winner for the documentary Blood Road about her journey to find the spot where her father, a US Air Force pilot, was shot down during the Vietnam War. She is also the founder of the Be Goodâą Foundation, which is dedicated to transforming individuals and communities by using the bicycle as a catalyst for healing, empowerment, and evolution. You can learn more about her and her work at rebeccarusch.com.
This episode also features an interview with Christopher Vaughan, Psy.D., who presented on Rest and the Treatment of Concussion at the 12th Annual Sports Neuropsychology Society Symposium earlier this year. Dr. Vaughan is a pediatric neuropsychologist in the Division of Pediatric Neuropsychology at Childrenâs National Hospital. He is also Associate Professor, in the departments of Pediatrics & Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University School of Medicine, and is Fellow and Treasurer, at the Sports Neuropsychology Society. You can learn more about him and his work at Christopher Vaughan, Psy.D.
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Episode 1 Show Notes and Resources: https://www.womensperformance.com/blog/brain-storm-episode-1-the-crash-podcast-resources
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