Mini Series Bonus - Catching up with Ellie Boatman

About this episode

Ffion Lewis catches up with Ellie Boatman to discuss her journey since her last appearance, including challenges with injury, career uncertainty, and her mother's cancer.

Welcome to our brand new  mini catch-up series , where we reconnect with past guests to see where life has taken them since they last joined the podcast. In this episode, host  Ffion  sits down with  Ellie Boatman , who first appeared in  Season 1 , opening up about her experience with disordered eating in elite sport. Today’s conversation goes deeper, as Ellie shares some of the  challenging moments  she’s faced recently — from serious injury to career uncertainty after redundancy, then the emotional impact of her mum’s  cancer returning . This honest and heartfelt catch-up is a reminder that even the strongest athletes face seasons of struggle — and that sharing those stories show how you should be kind, always. Click the follow button to stay up to date on the latest episodes, and leave us a 5 star review! And remember… to keep saying it how it is! Instagram: @sayithowitisspodcast -  https://instagram.com/sayithowitisspodcast?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== @ffionalicelewis -  https://instagram.com/ffionalicelewis?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== @ellieboatman_ - https://www.instagram.com/ellieboatman_/ TikTok: sayithowitiss -&nbsp…

People in this episode

Host: Ffion Lewis

Guest: Ellie Boatman

Topics covered

• disordered eating
• elite sport
• injury
• career uncertainty
• cancer
• mental health
• athlete struggles

Keywords

• disordered eating
• elite athletes
• mental health
• injury recovery
• cancer
• career challenges
• athlete struggles

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