The Female Update Podcast

Nov 25 2024 14 ep. 52 mins 2
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In a landscape where research and recommendations have historically been centred around males, it's time to shed light on the untold stories and insights of women across all ages and life stages. The Female Update, aims to bridge the information gap by engaging with industry experts, athletes, and everyday females. Hosted by surf ironwoman and exercise physiologist, Carla Papac to share stories, offer advice, and provide the most recent updates and recommendations on training and nutrition tailored to women. Tune in and get ready to be inspired, informed to unleash your full potential.

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The Update on Fertility Awareness: Jessie Brebner on natural contraception, natural cycle superpowers and how contraception affects hormones

Nov 25 2024 106 mins  
In this episode, Carla sits down with fertility awareness coach Jessie Brebner to explore the fascinating world of hormonal health, natural contraception, and understanding your cycle. Together, they dive into: How your cycle functions as a Fifth Vital Health sign. What really happens to your hormones when you're on contraception. The truth about the sugar pills and whether it�

The Update on Jemma Smith: 2024 Coolangatta Gold champion, swimming comeback and olympic aspirations

Oct 22 2024 64 mins  
Join us as we sit down with Jemma Smith, the ironwoman turned kayaker turned ironwoman, just one week after her incredible victory in the gruelling Coolangatta Gold. We delve into Jemma's journey back to swimming after a four-year hiatus, discuss her experiences during her Paris Olympic kayaking campaign, and unpack the challenges of the 42km, 4.5-hour race. In this episode, Jemma

The Update on Lani Pallister OLY: The road to Paris, Covid to Gold at the olympics, overcoming heart surgery and an eating disorder, Olympic after party tea

Sep 03 2024 102 mins  
Meet Lani Pallister, just 22 years old, world record holder in swimming and life saving and now an olympic gold medalist and 800m finalist. Strap yourself in as Lani takes us on her journey of making her first Australian swimming team at 15, the heartbreak of the Tokyo Olympics, finding peace with her body image and her relationship with food alongside overcoming other health chal

The Update on Law and Sport: How to be a lawyer and athlete at the same time with Charlotte Olsen

Aug 30 2024 45 mins  
Today's interview features Charlotte Olsen. Charlotte has been a competitive pool swimmer since she was 7 years old, having competed at varying high levels of competitive swimming from that age, including having recently competed at the 2023 Pan Pacific Masters Championships in the Gold Coast as well as World Masters Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan in 2023 at the age of 28

The Update on RED-S: Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome in Sports

Jun 30 2024 38 mins  
In this episode, we talk all about RED-S: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports. A very common issue among active women, who, by not consuming enough energy for their activities, have their hormones inhibited and lose their menstruation. However, losing your period is just one sign of all the consequential problems that can occur when a female has RED-S. Tune in to hear more about

The Update on Amelia Watkinson: Professional Triathlete chatting nutrition, injuries and recovery for endurance racing

Jun 21 2024 42 mins  
Sit down with us to chat with current Top 10 Ranked Professional Triathlete, Amelia Watkinson. Amelia shares her journey into triathlon, starting with moving to a triathlon camp in Thailand at the young age of 18. In Amelia's 1st year on the pro circuit, she didn't place outside the Top 10. Years on, Amelia has struggled with the vicious cycle of injuries, triumphs and lows, howeve

The Update on Injuries and the Menstrual Cycle: Am I more at risk of getting injured in different phases of my cycle?

May 19 2024 38 mins  
In this episode, we will dive into recent studies that have explored the relationship between the menstrual cycle and injuries in athletes. We will explain the contributing factors as to why research is connecting injuries to hormonal changes and how this may affect the strength and conditioning world (for the best of course!). We also share our tips on how to reduce injury risk an

The Update of Female Nutrition: Debunking Nutrition Myths

May 09 2024 41 mins  
Put your hand up if you’ve ever been victimised by misinformation? With information being more accessible than ever, fake news is inevitable. However when it comes to health related advice, taking advice from strangers on the internet can be dangerous…take it from us! Join us to talk about the most common and misunderstood nutrition myths for women and what the current science

The Update on Female Sport Longevity: Why do 70% of Female Athletes Drop Out of Sport?

Feb 13 2024 45 mins  
In this chapter, we delve deeper into the challenges that female athletes face. With hormonal changes beginning in puberty and remaining present throughout life, we discuss the importance of understanding the changes that every female will go through. Further, we will identify how these hormonal changes impact body structure, emotional states, periods, and body image. We also em

The Update on Kareena Lee: Professional Swimmer, Olympic Medalist and Coach shares her inspiring story

Dec 14 2023 77 mins  
Kareena Lee shares her entire story, opening up about challenges she faced with body image, health issues, injuries, and providing details about her training and mindset in pursuit of an Olympic medal. She then discusses her life post-Olympics, her transition to becoming a coach, and the advice she imparts to aspiring athletes.