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IN THE MEDIA
AS THE OLYMPICS BEGIN, PAY ATTENTION TO ATHLETES’ PERFORMANCE, NOT THEIR BODIES
July 26, 2024
“When you're competing at such a high level, it can be really enticing to do anything and everything to be the best that you can be, and so thinking about the qualities that make someone a very good athlete can also make them really successful in their eating disorder unfortunately,” Daley said. “Just because it's an Olympian doesn't mean they're immune to mental health concerns or issues – maybe there's pressure from a coach to be a certain weight or pressure from sports that there's a certain body type that maybe needs to be achieved; there might just be high intrinsic pressure from perfectionism and just wanting to really do everything to be the best they can be.”
COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO INTERVIEW FOR ATHLETE EDGE AT EDCARE
July 19, 2024
“I think we forget that eating disorders are a mental health diagnosis. And so there's a huge psychological component that oftentimes has physical repercussions. And so it's something you really can't tell that someone is struggling with just by looking at them.
We often look at athletes as like the peak and like at the pinnacle of health potentially. And that is not always the case. You never know what someone is dealing with underneath that.”
WHY I WATCHED 'AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS: DALLAS COWBOY CHEERLEADERS' WITH MY TWEEN
July 19, 2024
Kate Daley, MA, LPCC, RDN, a primary therapist for Athlete EDGE at EDCare suggests reframing comments by celebrating what the athletes' bodies are capable of doing to help shift the focus to ability rather than aesthetics.
“Weight and body composition are two of at least 40 factors that influence sports performance, so identifying and discussing other critical factors displayed in the show like resilience, dedication, and commitment to training can help young girls recognize that performance is dependent on so much more than how their body looks,” she explains.
THE RUN ON THOUGHT PODCAST: FEAT. KATE DALEY RDN, LPCC ON EATING DISORDER RECOVERY, MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY, AND HER UNCONVENTIONAL COMEBACK STORY
January 28, 2024
Ep. 15, Season 2: I am jumping out of my seat to have my dear friend, Kate Daley, RDN, LPCC, onto the podcast! Kate is my former high school rival, who I am now lucky enough to call a close friend and mentor.
In this episode, we have an amazing conversation about her eating disorder recovery, why she decided to recover, and how that made for an "Unconventional" Comeback Story. We also discuss subjects such as weight stigma and why it's so scary to embark on that journey, hearing her perspective from both personal experience and her knowledge as a licensed dietitian/counselor. We also dive into Kate's medical retirement from collegiate running, specifically how she sought professional help to save her running career but how that led to her finding the strength to step back. And finally, we discuss her journey to becoming a Dietitian and Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate! Hope you enjoy this convo as much as I did. She truly is incredible :)
SALT? YES!
January 19, 2024
Salt has become controversial as a result of high levels of salt intake via processed foods in the general population. But as athletes, salt is key for training and recovery. Learn from VIS Expert and Registered Sports Dietitian, Kate Daley, why adequate salt intake is not only beneficial but also essential for athletes to train and perform at the highest level.
KATE DALEY: MY (UN)CONVENTIONAL COMEBACK STORY
January 7, 2024
"While I remember my eating disorder showing up before I became a competitive long-distance runner, it was amplified by the bodies I observed around me. The ones that lined up next to me, stood on the podium beside me, and with those I had both friendships and rivalries. My eyes saw thin bodies, thinner than mine. And so, in an effort to be the best I could be, I worked as hard as I could to be the smallest I could be. I deeply believed that would equate to being the fastest I could be. Instead, it left me chronically injured, depressed, and anxious that my mind and body would never recover."
KATE DALEY: FUELING FOR DANCE PERFORMANCE AND FINDING FOOD FREEDOM
January 15, 2023
“Eat foods that are good for your body and also good for your soul.”
Registered dietitian Kate Daley joins the podcast Movement Toward Change to discuss finding food freedom as an athlete, fueling to meet nutrient needs, meal prepping/grocery shopping tips while living on a budget, and more!
About Kate: Kate Daley is an eating disorder and sports dietitian based out of Denver, Colorado. While at UConn, she competed in both cross country and track and field. Her passion lies in helping those with eating disorders relearn to trust their bodies and find food freedom while continuing to compete in the sport they love.
FUN FALL FOODS FOR ATHLETES
November 6, 2022
With fall upon us we want to highlight the best fall foods for athletes. VIS Expert™ and registered dietitian, Kate Daley, shares what foods she associates with fall, their nutritional value, how they are helpful to athletes, and the best ways to prepare and enjoy them!
