Eating Disorders, Lost Periods, Low Thyroid & Rock Bottom: UFC Champion On The Real Cost Of Fighting | Miesha Tate

About this episode

Miesha Tate discusses her struggles with eating disorders, hormonal health, and the costs of her fighting career with Dr. Will Cole.

UFC World Champion Miesha Tate joins Dr. Will Cole for one of the most honest conversations about an athlete's relationship with food, hormones, and identity ever recorded on this show. Miesha shares her journey from a broke college kid fighting in a barn to winning a world title — and what it cost her: eating disorders, yo-yo dieting for 14 years, a hypothyroidism diagnosis at 19, losing her period after dropping to 125 pounds post-kids, and the moment after retiring that brought her to a breaking point. She also shares what actually healed her — spiritually, relationally, and physically — and why she's now on a mission to close the gender gap in hormonal research, starting with the luteal phase. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit www.drwillcole.com/podcast . Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Use code willcole at aurahouse.com for 10% off your first order. Completely worth it. For a limited time, Prolon is offering listeners 15% off site wide plus a $40 bonus…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Will Cole

Guest: Miesha Tate

Topics covered

• eating disorders
• hormonal health
• athlete identity
• thyroid issues
• women's health
• mental health
• dieting struggles

Keywords

• Miesha Tate
• eating disorders
• hypothyroidism
• hormones
• athlete
• dieting
• women's health
• UFC

Sponsors

Prolon, Monarch, Our Place, puori

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UFC

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