Welcome to Strong Girl Talk, where we dive into the latest in sports science, performance, and well-being—all with a focus on women and girls in sport. This week Sasha and Molly dive into gratitude, kindness and when things go toxic (yeah, you know that feeling when you’ve eaten too many sweet things and you want to barf, but it’s brought on by that fake-feeling gratitude and kindness).
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It’s that time of year—the season of gratitude, giving, and maybe… gritting your teeth while pretending to be nice? 😅
We dig into the difference between being nice and being kind—and why clear is kind while nice can be toxic. From leadership lessons to life off the field, we explore how gratitude and kindness can actually be powerful tools for connection, direction, and growth—when they’re real.
We also:
✨ Chat about self-compassion as part of kindness and gratitude. A nod to Vanessa Coulbeck’s first YA novel, Finding Grace, and Beyond The Mirror workbook.
✨Break down the RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) leadership matrix (yes, we’re nerds and proud)
✨ Talk about what it means to lead with clarity and compassion
✨ Call out toxic kindness and forced gratitude (because not everything needs a silver lining)
Whether you’re feeling full of thanks or just trying to survive the holiday season with your values intact, this one’s for you.
💛 Listen in and reflect with us on what it really means to lead, live, and show up with heart—without faking the smiles.
Sasha Gollish’s Gift Guide
Grab a copy (or 10) of Sasha’s Unstoppable journal here, check out Power Up and her other Strong Girl Publishing faves here, shop ASICS here, and grab the Coffee Ride mug here (plus some Pluck Tea)!
Join the Shred Girls Book Club Featuring KATE COURTNEY
This December, read along and then join author Molly Hurford and special guests including two-time World Champion racer Kate Courtney of She Sends for a Zoom session in late December to talk all about the book and what winning really means to you—and to the Shred Girls!
Time to Tell Your Own Story!
If you’re an athlete who’s had an idea for a novel or memoir, or has wanted to get better at visualizing that finish line or journaling to hone your athletic identity, or if you’re an elite athlete who really needs to work on their captions & interview responses, Carolyne Whelan of Forward Motion Writing and I have a webinar and a course for you!!
Own Your Story Webinar 12/30: Whether you’re planning to write your memoir or you just need some clarity in your sporting life, being able to look back and ahead in story form is a gamechanger. Hosted by Molly Hurford of Strong Girl Publishing and Carolyne Whelan of Forward Motion Writing, we will give you the tools to understand narrative arc, find your story, and get writing.Storytelling for Athletes 8 week course starting 1/15: Everyone has a story and if you’re ready to tell yours, this writing course is for you. Tailored to athletes, this 8-week course won’t just teach you how to develop a narrative arc for your memoir or novel, it will help you gain clarity in your athletic life. Whether you want to get published or supercharge your journaling, we’ll help you cross the finish line.(code EARLYBIRD gets you $100 off before 12/3!)Make this the year you finally out pen to paper and tell your story!!
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