Prim Siripipat speaks with former Olympic figure skater and Stanford alum Rachael Flatt about her developing area of expertise: athletes and eating disorders. Currently a Ph.D. clinical psychology student at UNC-Chapel Hill, Rachael has published various articles on body image and eating disorder issues within the athlete population. During this educational interview, the two dispel myths about eating disorders, how the culture of sport plays a role, warning signs, and how parents and coaches can help a struggling athlete. Prim opens up about the body image/eating issues she suffered while competing and offers insight into recovery. 

<p>Prim Siripipat speaks with former Olympic figure skater and Stanford alum Rachael Flatt about her developing area of expertise: athletes and eating disorders. Currently a Ph.D. clinical psychology student at UNC-Chapel Hill, Rachael has published various articles on body image and eating disorder issues within the athlete population. During this educational interview, the two dispel myths about eating disorders, how the culture of sport plays a role, warning signs, and how parents and coaches can help a struggling athlete. Prim opens up about the body image/eating issues she suffered while competing and offers insight into recovery. </p>

Athletes, especially at the elite level, spend their entire lives dedicated to sport. Change is never easy, especially when it means saying goodbye to the one thing they love most. Host Prim Siripipat explores what happens to an athlete as they embark on a new chapter in their lives - one that no longer involves sport.

The Next Chapter With Prim Siripipat

Athletes, especially at the elite level, spend their entire lives dedicated to sport. Change is never easy, especially when it means saying goodbye to the one thing they love most. Former Duke tennis player and award-winning TV/radio personality Prim Siripipat explores how athletes cope with various life transitions throughout their careers, including retirement. Using storytelling, psychology, and compassion, the Ph.D. counseling psychology student expands the conversation about sport as athletes and other performers share intimate details about their experiences as they embark on a new chapter of their lives.

<p>Athletes, especially at the elite level, spend their entire lives dedicated to sport. Change is never easy, especially when it means saying goodbye to the one thing they love most. Former Duke tennis player and award-winning TV/radio personality Prim Siripipat explores how athletes cope with various life transitions throughout their careers, including retirement. Using storytelling, psychology, and compassion, the Ph.D. counseling psychology student expands the conversation about sport as athletes and other performers share intimate details about their experiences as they embark on a new chapter of their lives.</p>

Rachael Flatt - Part 2

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