Follow us on Patreon for bonus content, extended interviews, and exclusive clips. Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/divebeyondsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode of Dive Beyond Sport, Louise Bloor shares her incredible journey from dreaming of the GB vest to becoming a renowned performance nutritionist. Louise discusses her career in track and field, her transition into nutrition, and balancing being an elite athlete with a full-time job. She delves into the importance of nutrition, the concept of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), and how critical it is for athletes to fuel their performance properly. The conversation also touches on the challenges of working with multiple sports, the nuances of athlete identity, and creating a supportive and happy performance environment. Louise also shares insights from her experiences with weight-making camps and the importance of evidence-based nutrition. Join us for an insightful dive into the world of sports nutrition and athlete performance. Show Notes • How does an athlete navigate the emotional shift from structured elite sport into an uncertain new chapter of life. • What happens when the discipline that once defined you begins to feel limiting rather than freeing. • How do injuries, setbacks, and changing priorities force an athlete to re-evaluate identity and self-worth. • What does resilience really look like when progress is no longer measured by medals or podiums. • How can athletes learn to listen to their bodies after years of pushing through pain and expectation. • What role does self-compassion play in sustaining long-term wellbeing after high-performance sport. • How do you let go of perfectionism without losing ambition or purpose. • What are the quiet mental battles athletes face when the spotlight fades and routines disappear. • How can vulnerability and honesty create deeper connection, clarity, and confidence beyond sport. • What does success look like when it’s defined by balance, fulfilment, and alignment rather than results. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:30 Louise Bloor's Athletic Journey 00:52 Balancing Sports and Career 02:41 Born to Win Program 07:19 Challenges and Injuries 12:46 Understanding RED-S 17:15 Nutrition and Post-Retirement Life 27:27 The Role of Nutrition in Sports 31:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Guest Pick:

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Eat Your Way to Gold - with Sprinkles with Louise Bloor | DIVE Ep.18 Part 1