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Show Notes
- Julia’s journey from athlete to physiologist
How her own experience with an eating disorder shaped her passion for improving education and support for young female athletes.
- Why puberty changes everything for female athletes
Understanding how growth, hormonal changes, body composition, injury risk, and confidence all influence performance during adolescence.
- Creating healthier sporting environments
Why coaches and parents play such an important role in communication, body image, nutrition, and supporting girls through the challenges of puberty.
- Menstrual health as a performance and health marker
Why menstrual health should be viewed as a vital sign, how coaches can recognize when something isn’t right, and why early intervention matters.
- Helping more girls stay in sport
How Her Strength is equipping coaches, parents, and athletes with practical tools to improve confidence, health, and long term participation in sport.
