247: Basketball to Books: Angela Lewis on Leadership, Confidence, and Giving Back

In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition Podcast, host Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes speaks with Angela R. Lewis, a former professional basketball player, author, and leadership strategist. They discuss the confusion surrounding nutrition and body image expectations for female athletes.   Angela shares her journey from feeling uncomfortable with her height at a young age to building confidence through basketball. She introduces her 6V framework for personal growth and development, applicable to athletes and beyond. Angela also talks about her new children's book, 'A Ball and A Chance,' and the importance of creating supportive communities. The episode emphasizes transitioning life skills from sports to other areas and the importance of staying in community for personal growth.   Episode Highlights:

• 01:22 The Impact of Menstrual Health on Performance
• 03:00 Meet Angela R. Lewis: Athlete and Author
• 04:48 The Athlete Identity and Transition
• 06:45 Building Confidence in Sports and Life
• 08:19 Angela's Journey: From Tall Girl to Confident Athlete
• 17:57 The 6V Framework: From Valley to Victory
• 23:14 Building Confidence in Nutrition
• 23:40 Understanding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDS)
• 24:40 Join the REDS Recovery Membership
• 26:10 Cultural Influences on Nutrition