The Hidden Struggles of Endurance Athletes with Stephanie Roth-Goldberg
The Running Explained Podcast
Running Explained
4.6 • 534 Ratings
🗓️ 5 March 2026
⏱️ 63 minutes
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Summary
In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick explore the complex relationship between endurance sports and eating disorders with psychotherapist Stephanie Roth Goldberg. We discuss signs, prevention, and how coaches and athletes can foster healthier practices. We talk about the difference between disordered eating and eating disorders and how we can all work together as a team to help support athletes as they work through these issues.
(00:00) Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
(04:31) Understanding Eating Disorders in Endurance Sports
(07:14) Disordered Eating vs. Eating Disorders
(10:16) The Impact of Eating Disorders on Athletes
(12:57) Recognizing Signs of Disordered Eating
(16:11) The Role of Coaches in Athlete Health
(18:59) High Performance and Mental Health
(21:47) The Importance of Proper Nutrition
(24:49) Social Media's Influence on Eating Habits
(27:32) Resources for Healthy Eating
(33:44) Understanding Healthy Training from a Psychological Perspective
(39:29) Navigating Medical Clearance and Recovery in Sports
(51:20) Seeking Help: When to Consult a Therapist or Dietitian
(55:00) Personal Insights: Advice and Surprises in Therapy
Stephanie Roth-Goldberg is a psychotherapist and Eating Disorder Specialist with a private practice in NYC and Montclair NJ. Stephanie works has a speciality working with athletes who are struggling with disordered eating and eating disorders. She also works with people who want to improve their relationships, have a healthier inner world and understand themselves better. She is a mom to two young children and a marathoner.
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| 1:00.9 | Hi, everyone. |
| 1:10.3 | We just had a phenomenal thought-provoking conversation during Eating Disorder Awareness Week with Stephanie Roth Goldberg, who's a psychotherapist, |
| 1:15.3 | a certified eating disorder specialist, and she's somebody who's rode front row in my spin class |
| 1:23.3 | before our running explain life took place. |
| 1:28.0 | So it was such an honor to have her on to talk about as both a runner and a clinician, |
| 1:34.1 | what she sees in her practice. |
| 1:37.1 | So when it comes to disordered eating and eating disorders in endurance sports, |
| 1:41.5 | we talked about the line between being committed to your training and |
| 1:47.6 | compulsive behaviors. We also spoke about how somebody can be high performing and hit PRs, |
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