Rachael Rose Steil's Blog
September 25, 2025
Binge Eating Disorder: Through the Lens of an Ultrarunner (Guest Post by Jeremy Susi)
Jeremy Susi wears many different hats. He is a committed husband, loving father, dedicated teacher, passionate coach, and avid distance runner. He says, “Those are the obvious identities that the entire world can see with plain eyes, but deep down I’m just a human being trying to navigate this complicated thing called life.” Jeremy shares […]
Published on September 25, 2025 10:33
September 15, 2025
What Do You Do if Parents Switch to a New Doctor After an Eating Disorder is Suspected? Q&A With Dr. Quatromoni
In this Q&A series, Dr. Paula Quatromoni (DSc, RD) answers some of the biggest questions coaches and athletic staff have to help prevent or address eating disorders in athletes and assist athletes who may be struggling. Sign up for our email list to get the next link to the newest Q&A right to your inbox. […]
Published on September 15, 2025 08:47
August 5, 2025
What Do You Do if You Don’t Have an Athletic Trainer? Q&A With Dr. Quatromoni
In this Q&A series, Dr. Paula Quatromoni (DSc, RD) answers some of the biggest questions coaches and athletic staff have to help prevent or address eating disorders in athletes and assist athletes who may be struggling. Sign up for our email list to get the next link to the newest Q&A right to your inbox. Q: How […]
Published on August 05, 2025 06:41
June 24, 2025
Drowning For Perfection: Guest Post by Erica King Kubowitsch
Note: Eating disorder behaviors mentioned. Events and conversations have been recreated from Erica’s memories of them. ~ Before the anxiety, before the creeping doubt, there was simply the water. Swimming felt as natural as breathing. The pool was a sanctuary where I felt calm, strong, and truly myself. As a child, especially during those endless […]
Published on June 24, 2025 09:52
October 16, 2024
Is it Okay to Have a Scale in the Weight Room? Q&A With Dr. Paula Quatromoni
In this Q&A series, Dr. Paula Quatromoni (DSc, RD) answers some of the biggest questions coaches and athletic staff have to help prevent or address eating disorders in athletes and assist athletes who may be struggling. Sign up for our email list to get the next link to the newest Q&A right to your inbox. […]
Published on October 16, 2024 08:03
September 3, 2024
Is it Okay to Weigh Athletes for Hydration Purposes? Q&A With RD Rebecca McConville
Rebecca McConville MS RD LD CSSD CEDRD-C is a sports dietitian, eating disorder specialist, and author of Finding Your Sweet Spot- How to Avoid REDs. Becca has a passion to take complex concepts like REDS and make it relatable. She has a REDs informed provider certification program and co-leads with MBE an annual Eating Disorder in […]
Published on September 03, 2024 09:33
August 13, 2024
From Harm to Hope: Guest Post by David Stansbury
David Stansbury is an undergraduate student at Anderson University in Indiana where he is pursuing a major in exercise science and minors in psychology and nutrition. David is on the cross country and track and field teams. When he’s not running, he loves getting coffee and reading books that are about running or working on […]
Published on August 13, 2024 07:32
March 4, 2024
What if Parents of an Athlete with an Eating Disorder Are in Denial? Q&A with Dr. Paula Quatromoni
In this Q&A series, Dr. Paula Quatromoni (DSc, RD) answers some of the biggest questions coaches and athletic staff have to better prevent eating disorders in athletes, and assist athletes who may be struggling. Sign up for our email list to get more Q&As/stories like this directly to your inbox. Q: What do you do when parents […]
Published on March 04, 2024 10:37
February 5, 2024
How Do You Address Jokes Being Made About Eating Disorders? Q&A with Paula Quatromoni
In this Q&A series, Dr. Paula Quatromoni (DSc, RD) answers some of the biggest questions coaches and athletic staff have to better prevent eating disorders in athletes, and assist athletes who may be struggling. Sign up for our email list to get more Q&As/stories like this directly to your inbox. Q: “How would you suggest addressing jokes […]
Published on February 05, 2024 07:36