In this episode of the Fat Athlete, I catch listeners up on what has been happening in my life and some exciting new changes. Additionally, I talk about competition and how it can majorly affect performance, enjoyment of the sport, and general mental wellness. This episode is slightly different from past formats but hopefully encourages those stuck on whether or not to compete.  ..read more

In this episode of the Fat Athlete, I talk to Mia Braithwaite a Certified in RRCA and USATF Level 1 Coach a Size-Inclusive Fitness Specialist a runner for 12 years who has completed almost 100 races of all distances (in-person and virtual), including a full marathon, and qualifying for Half Fanatics. She is the group Leader of Fat Athletes, a Facebook community for athletes in all bodies. She is dedicated to Health at Every Size and body acceptance principles and a consummate fat athlete.  ..read more

In this episode of the Fat Athlete, I talk to K, an avid biker and bike lover, about her experiences moving through the world as a fat person. K talks about how people treat her when they hear she enjoys biking. We discuss people's responses to her on the street while she's riding her bike and what doctors have said about her size and capabilities when she told them about her biking as a mode of transportation ..read more

In this the first episode of The Fat Athlete, I introduce myself and talk about my current sport, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I get into a recent competition experience that didn't go as planned, and I reflect on what I learned. I discuss the importance of creating space to say "no" even when you feel like that decision is too far out of reach and reflect on what I could have done differently to help myself. Finally, I give some sage advice on how to advocate for yourself even when you feel like you should accept a situation that you feel like you may have perpetuated and how what you perceive to be ..read more