Caught up in comparisons?

Kate chasing after other athletes at the end of a 5,000m race.

5 tips to break the cycle Have you recently found yourself unmotivated, unsatisfied and perhaps unsure of next steps? Yeah, me too … For about three weeks following our trip to Australia, I was in a funk. I couldn’t concentrate on work and every run felt like a chore – it was a struggle to […]

How to identify burn out and depression

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Sport and farm demands can lead to mental health challenges Last month I attended a workshop on producer, processor and family wellness hosted by the Centre for Organizational Governance in Agriculture. While the presentation focused on the agricultural industry, I found that much of the messaging in the presentation could also apply to athletes. In […]

How to cultivate a healthy relationship with food

Kate's family happily eating at the dinner table

Your health and well-being depend on it TW: This article discusses disordered eating The first month of the year is typically filled with resolution and diet talk, which can inundate our feeds and make us feel like we need to change ourselves to start the year off right. It is hard to avoid the pervasive […]