I am an expert in the study of mental health and ultra endurance sport. My work helps athletes of all kinds avoid and recover from overtraining, burnout, hypothalamic amenorrhea, low energy availability, and related disorders.
My Background
I am currently a Research Affiliate in the Department of Forensic Psychiatry at the University of Bern, Switzerland and finishing my PhD at St. Mary’s University Twickenham, London. My research has changed the way we think about physical activity, sport, the endocrine system, stress, mental health, neurodiversity, disordered eating, and even the culture that surrounds us.
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For those seeking mentorship:
I offer a 60-minute discussion of both practical and philosophical/psychological aspects of recovery from Overtraining Syndrome, Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, Low Energy Availability, REDs, burnout, etc. You’ll be able to immediately take steps in your everyday life that will get you on the right track, plus we’ll dive into the origins of the habits that may have led to current struggles.
For coaches, teams, running/tri clubs, etc:
I give group presentations via Zoom or in person and love speaking to all ages, abilities, types of sports, and levels of expertise. I will tailor the presentation to your group, but can cover topics such as overtraining/overreaching, hypothalamic amenorrhea, the endocrine system, stress, mental health, best practices, consequences, long term effects, etc. To learn more about pricing and scheduling, please contact me directly jillacolangelo@gmail.com.
For those who would like to know more about my research:
We can talk more about the details of my work and what the implications of the findings may be. I am even more excited to talk about how the ultra endurance community, sports teams, health care practitioners, family, and friends can support athletes to be as healthy as possible.
If you are a student, please do not hesitate to contact me directly via email to talk about reduced/waved fees.