Content warning: This post deals with eating disorders and may be triggering for some readers.

Listen: Jana talks to Mia Freedman about what it was like being at the peak of her career and suffering from bulimia:

Jana was Australia's athletics sweetheart. Image via Getty.

Jana with Mia in the Mamamia podcast studio.

You can listen to the full interview with Mia Freedman and Jana Pittman right here. (Post continues after audio.)

For free help and support for eating disorders, contact the Butterfly Foundation‘s National Support line and online service on 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673) or at support@thebutterflyfoundation.org.au

This is an edited extract from Just Another Hurdle by Jana Pittman. Available now, $32.99,Allen & Unwin, available now. You can grab your copy here.