<p><strong>Trigger Warning:</strong> This episode contains discussion of sensitive topics, including disordered eating and mental health. If these topics are triggering for you, please take care while listening — and check the show notes for support resources.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode of the WMN Podcast, hosts Sheridan and Georgie are joined by Suzy Wood, a Melbourne-based IP lawyer, grassroots racer, and all-round powerhouse bringing big “corporate girlie turned bike girlie” energy.</p><p>Suzy opens up about her experience with RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport), how it started, how she found her way out, and how she rebuilt a healthier relationship with sport, food, and herself.</p><p>Together, they dive into the complex realities of disordered eating, mental health, and the pressure women face in sport. They share personal stories, unpack the warning signs, and talk through the role of healthcare professionals in recovery.</p><p>It is an honest and raw conversation grounded in lived experience and a shared belief that performance means nothing without wellbeing. This episode is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, support is out there, and you are never alone in the journey back to health.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Australian Support Services</strong></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://butterfly.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Butterfly Foundation</a>⁠ – Call 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673), use online chat, or access self-help resources</p><p><a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Beyond Blue⁠</a> – Call 1300 22 4636, or explore extensive online resources for mental health support</p><p>⁠<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Lifeline⁠</a> – Call 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)</p><p>⁠<a href="https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Suicide Call Back Service</a>⁠ – Call 1300 659 467 for counselling support</p><p>⁠<a href="https://www.mindspot.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">MindSpot⁠</a> – Free online mental health assessment and CBT treatment courses</p><p>⁠<a href="https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Black Dog Institute</a>⁠ – Clinical services and digital mental health tools</p><p>⁠<a href="https://au.reachout.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ReachOut⁠</a> – Support forums and resources for young people</p><p><a href="https://kidshelpline.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Kids Helpline</a>⁠ – Call 1800 55 1800 for support (ages 5–25)</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>International Support Resources</strong></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">⁠NEDA (USA)</a>⁠ – Information, screening tools, and helplines for eating disorders</p><p>⁠<a href="https://www.aedweb.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">AED – Academy for Eating Disorders</a>⁠ – Global network of professionals and evidence-based resources</p><p><a href="https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Eating Disorder Hope⁠</a> – Treatment resources and recovery content</p><p><a href="https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Beat (UK)⁠ </a>– UK's leading eating disorder charity, helplines and support tools</p><p>⁠<a href="https://www.nami.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness (USA)⁠ </a>– Advocacy, education, and support groups</p><p><a href="https://adaa.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">⁠ADAA – Anxiety &amp; Depression Association of America</a>⁠ – Resources and treatment for anxiety, depression, and co-occurring conditions</p><p><a href="https://www.7cups.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">⁠7 Cups</a>⁠ – Free emotional support via trained volunteers and therapists</p><p><a href="https://www.dbsalliance.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">⁠DBSA – Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance</a>⁠ – Peer-led support groups and wellness tools</p>