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Female Athlete Podcast

The Female Athlete Podcast is here to shine a light and bring focus to topics around the female body and sport and exercise which have originally gone under the radar. We'll be tackling everything from the menstrual cycle and how it affects every day women to how it impacts on sporting performance- including issues such as contraception, bone health and female physiology. Presented by three curious young women; journalist Lucy Lomax, Dr Georgie Bruinvels and Dr Jess Piasecki, this podcast isn't just for female athletes, it's for women who want to learn more about their bodies. Join us as we attempt to open up the conversation.

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Olympics Special: Tokyo preparation, role models & how tracking the menstrual cycle can improve performance

July 04, 2021 • Female Athlete Podcast • Season 3 • Episode 15

In this special Series 3 FINALE, we look forward to the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympics in less than a month.

We speak to two current Olympic gold medalists; GB Hockey player Lily Owsley and GB Track Cyclist Elinor Barker, as well as our own Jess Piasecki who has been selected for Team GB in the marathon. We also catch up with our other co-host Dr Georgie Bruinvels about her work with female athletes in the build up to the Games.

In our discussions we cover why tracking the menstrual cycle has been a GAME CHANGER for both Lily and Elinor, why you might be less coordinated as you approach your period and why role models are so important to inspire women to get involved in sport, plus how the Olympics and sportswomen in particular can help provide these.

*Disclaimer: Materials and content in the Female Athlete Podcast are intended as general information only and should not be substituted for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment

A huge thank you to our Title Sponsors for Series 3; Umi Health. Umi is your go to, one-stop-hub for all things pelvic health, come join the revolution at umi-health.com. Want to lean more about pelvic health? Watch the Umi Essentials course for FREE, sign up here or learn with Umi Plus including incredible resources and courses around pregnancy and postnatal, all for £4.50 a month, no minimum term, cancel anytime.

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