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The Egg Whisperer ShowThe Miles we Run: Insights on Surrogacy and Marathon Running with guest Alison Beder SolwayI'm thrilled to share my latest episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, where I sit down with the inspiring Alison Beder Solway. Alison is a fitness expert, author, and mother of four who has a unique and beautiful perspective on perseverance, self-advocacy, and hope. In this episode, we dive into her journey of expanding her family through surrogacy 25 years ago and her more recent experience of training for the New York City Marathon. These two life-changing experiences inspired her memoir, The Miles We Run, where she shares how surrogacy and marathon running are deeply connected through themes of...
2025-10-3127 min
Let's Be Real: Mama JourneysLet's Be Real - Mama Journeys - Episode 164 W/Alison Beder FathomAlison Beder Solway is an Canadian mom of 4, a fitness professional with an online fitness platform called www.absfitness.ca. Her new book is called The Miles we Run and can be found HERE. She had a long infertility story and wrote a book about it to help explain the obstacles and hurdles that she overcame with that journey. With fertility, anything can be "normal" because every body is different and every journey is also different. Starting at the age of 27, she birthed baby number one after no fertility issues at all but the pregnancy was very challenging and b...
2025-09-2942 min
The Human Show31. Woman Emerged Series: Miles to Motherhood on the Road of Resilience with Alison Beder SolwayAlison Beder Solway is a debut author whose work is fueled by her belief that hope is a brave and deliberate decision. As a fitness expert and founder of ABS Fitness, an online platform dedicated to women’s health and empowerment, Alison is passionate about helping women build strength—both inside and out—at any stage of life.In her memoir, The Miles We Run, she chronicles her deeply personal journey to motherhood through surrogacy and the transformative lessons she gained along the way. These lessons later inspired her as she trained for and completed the New York C...
2025-08-1356 min
Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt - Book Talk PodcastS4 EP183: Alison Beder Solway, Author of The Miles We Run: Lessons from the Arena of ResilienceJoin the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People,In this episode of Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt – Book Talk Podcast, I sit down with Alison Beder Solway, author of The Miles We Run, for an emotional and deeply moving conversation. Alison opens up about her personal journey through the challenges, heartbreaks, and triumphs of surrogacy in her quest to build a family.Our discussion goes beyond the pages of her book, exploring the resilience it takes to keep going when the road ahead feels uncertain, the emotional weight of navigating infertility, and th...
2025-08-1349 min
Speak Shame with Dr Connie KeraliThe Grief of Infertility: Alison Beder Solway on Surrogacy, Resilience & HopeIn this episode, Dr Connie interviews Alison Beder Solway, a debut author and founder of ABS Fitness. Alison shares her profound journey to motherhood through surrogacy, as detailed in her memoir, The Miles We Run. Discussing her challenging health condition, HHT, Alison explains the struggles and learnings during her path to building a family. She draws powerful analogies between her resilience in surrogacy and her training for the New York City Marathon. Alison highlights the importance of hope, resilience, education, and self-advocacy, while offering encouragement to those facing similar challenges. 00:00 Introduction to Alison Be...
2025-07-1740 min
Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read RecommendationsThe Miles We Run: Navigating Infertility, Surrogacy and Resilience with Alison Beder Solway (E150!)Send us a textIn today’s episode, I am chatting with Alison Beder Solway. Alison lives in Toronto, Canada, with her family and starts every day with a strong cup of coffee. She is passionate about fitness and reading and believes that there is nothing powerful than sharing our experiences. Her memoir, The Miles We Run: Lessons From the Arena of Resilience, marks her debut as an author. Alison’s story is a testament to the strength and resilience that lies in us all. Episode Highlights:Alison’s memoir centers around resilie...
2025-05-2846 min
The Run Radio PodcastThe Run Radio Podcast Guest Alison Beder Solway The Miles We RunThe Run Radio Podcast Guest Alison Beder Solway author of The Miles We Run talks about her health scare, surrogacy, and the New York City Marathon. A story of resilience that everyone can relate to - runner or not.
2025-05-1626 min
David WatsonThe David Watson podcast #192 Lessons from running a marathonIn her book The Miles we run Alison explores the lessons from running a marathon and how this transfers to everyday life.
The miles we run we is a personal account of surrogacy, being a mother and training for a marathon.
During the podcast Alison and I discuss how writing a gratitude journal everyday has helped her through her life, and why it is more successful for some people and doesn't work as well for others.
In her heartfelt memoir, Alison Beder Solway confronts the complexities she faced on her path toward motherhood...
2025-03-2756 min
Women's Wellness with Abbe FederThe Marathon to MotherhoodAbbe sits down with Alison Beder Solway for a powerful conversation about resilience, motherhood, and women’s health. Alison shares her journey—from a near-death experience that led to surrogacy. She offers raw insights that inspire us to reflect on our own struggles and inner strength. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating challenges, seeking hope, or redefining what it means to persevere in their own fertility journeys.Sponsor Notes: Go to aquatru.com, and enter the code WELLNESS at checkout. 20% off any AquaTru water purifier when you go to aquatru.com and...
2025-03-1934 min
Day 1 PodcastEP119: The Miles We Run with Alison Beder Solway*Themes: IVF, surrogacy, genetic challenges, miscarriage, genetic conditions, secondary infertility, resilience, parenting, emotional journey, advocacy, personal growth, life lessons, grief, acceptanceIn this conversation, Alison Beder Solway, author of the amazing book, The Miles We Run, shares her deeply personal journey through motherhood, infertility, and surrogacy. She discusses the challenges she faced during her pregnancy, her diagnosis of a genetic condition, and the emotional toll of navigating infertility, which took place 25 years ago.The conversation highlights the evolution of fertility treatments over the years, the stigma surrounding infertility, and the lessons learned...
2025-02-251h 13
Rule 42Episode 40 - Alison Beder Solway - Author of The Miles We Run and Surrogacy Advocate Today on Rule 42, we welcome a woman whose journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, transformation, and the unwavering belief that hope is a brave and deliberate decision. Alison Beder Solway is a debut author whose memoir, The Miles We Run, delves into the deeply personal themes of surrogacy, fertility, and endurance—both physical and emotional. Through her story, she explores what it truly means to push through life’s greatest challenges and emerge stronger on the other side.Beyond her work as an author, Alison is the founder of ABS Fitn...
2025-01-231h 17
Burnt Pancakes: Momversations | Conversations for Imperfect Moms, Chats About Mom Life & Interviews with Real Mamas81. Beyond the Finish Line: Surrogacy, Family, and a Marathon with Alison Beder SolwayAlison Beder-Solway's journey to motherhood is nothing short of inspiring. After facing the heartbreak of infertility and the challenges of surrogacy, she transformed her experiences into the memoir "The Miles We Run," offering hope and encouragement to others on similar paths. Alison's story is not only about becoming a mother but also about discovering the resilience and strength she never knew she had. Her commitment to her dream of a large family, even when faced with life-threatening circumstances, is a powerful testament to the enduring spirit of hope and determination.Alison's narrative takes on a new dimension...
2024-12-1340 min
The Egg Whisperer ShowThe Miles We Run: Insights on Surrogacy and Marathon Running with guest Alison Beder SolwayI’m thrilled to share my latest episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, where I sit down with the inspiring Alison Beder Solway. Alison is a fitness expert, author, and mother of four who has a unique and beautiful perspective on perseverance, self-advocacy, and hope. In this episode, we dive into her journey of expanding her family through surrogacy 25 years ago and her more recent experience of training for the New York City Marathon. These two life-changing experiences inspired her memoir, The Miles We Run, where she shares how surrogacy and marathon running are deeply connected through th...
2024-11-2127 min
The Happy Mama Movement with Amy Taylor-Kabbaz#290 | HOW TO HOLD ON TO HOPE, NO MATTER WHAT | WITH ALISON BEDER SOLWAYWelcome to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast!Today we’re joined by Alison Beder Solway, an inspiring debut author, fitness expert, and founder of ABS Fitness.Alison's work is built on the idea that hope is a conscious choice, one rooted in strength and resilience. With a background in environmental policy, teaching, and fitness, Alison brings a unique perspective to empowering women in both body and mind. Her debut memoir, The Miles We Run, offers readers a deeply personal look at her journey navigating surrogacy, fertility, and marathon training—all ex...
2024-11-2031 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BHits and Misses With Celebrities In Social MediaWe take a look at hits and misses when it comes to celebrities and social media with our friend Brittlestar. Plus, Alison Beder Solway, founder of ABS Fitness, provides us with five top tips to help with your at-home and virtual fitness. Also, Sandy McIntosh, Executive Vice-President of People & Culture and Chief Human Resource Officer at TELUS, joins us to share insight into how organizations can better support their staff with mental wellness. In Socially Speaking, we talk about Twitter’s venture into live audio with Twitter Spaces.Find out more information from our guests here:br...
2021-05-1150 min