#154: Changemakers in Sport: An Interview with Researcher Valerie Gruest, PhD, OLY - The Appetite | Lyssna här

Part 3 of a 3 part series: Changemakers in Sport

At just 17 years old, Valerie Gruest, PhD, OLY made history as the first Guatemalan swimmer to compete in the Olympic Games.

Fast-forward to today, and Valerie is using her lived experience in sport to make an even bigger splash—this time through academia. As an Assistant Professor at New Mexico State University, she is helping people become more informed, empowered, and embodied media users while raising awareness about the potential harms of "fitspiration" content.

In today's episode, Kara Bazzi, LMFT, Clinical Director and Co-Founder of Opal, sits down with Valerie as part of our 3-episode series featuring changemakers in sport.

Valerie's passion, dedication, and drive to create meaningful, lasting change are truly inspiring.

Tune in—you won't want to miss this conversation!

#ChangemakersInSport #Fitspiration #MediaLiteracy #SportsAndMentalHealth #BodyImage #SportPsychology #Olympics #Swimming #Guatemala #Opal

Find Valerie:

Faculty bio
LinkedIn
Instagram
Website (currently under construction)