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She Trails Podcast60: Shirin Shabestari on Mountain Adventures, Curiosity & Expanding Access to the SportSo excited to welcome Shirin for a new episode. Her story begins in the mountains of Iran, growing up climbing alongside her dad, where she fell in love with adventure and the outdoors. Her connection to the mountains never left her and she kept it alive by leading expeditions back in Iran, becoming a climbing instructor and more recently, getting into ultra-running. We talk about coming into the sport with a mountaineering background, embracing the process, finding friendships and the curiosity and excitement for all the ultra challenges she has taken on and dreams of next. She also tells...
2026-02-1854 minShe Trails Podcast59: Siân Longthorpe on Community, Transition & Running as a ConstantSo happy to welcome Siân Longthorpe for this new episode of the podcast. Running has been a constant in her life, on the road and the trails, through different life stages, and more recently the transition to her new life as a woman. She shares more on her journey with us, the initial fears of loosing the community that means a lot to her, and how her relationship with running evolved, becoming an incredible way to process things and be immersed in nature. We talk about how she’s finding new joy in running, and why challenging biased med...
2026-02-0457 minShe Trails Podcast58: Megan Boxall on her Journey Running the coastline of BritainSuper excited to welcome Megan Boxall today! I catch up with her in the middle of a truly huge adventure, running the coast of Britain. She shares the preparation, work behind the scenes and the why for this journey, raising money and awareness for the Samaritans charity that supported her through her own mental health struggles.On day 95, she tells us more about the coast path’s views, adapting when things don’t go to plan, the joy of sharing miles with the running community, and how this experience has already changed her.Now in Scotland, she’s look...
2026-01-2153 minShe Trails Podcast57: Trish Patterson on her Winter Dragon FKTI’m so happy to welcome Trish Patterson for this first episode of 2026. She is is an adventurer, based in the UK who loves running and exploring in the mountains, and this December, she became the first person ever to complete a Winter Dragon FKT. It represents 370 kilometres and over 16,000 meters of elevation along the spine of the mountains of Wales.This FKT is the result of years building experience, skills, and confidence, and we explore where her sense of adventure comes from, with curiosity as a starting point always. She shares more on her experience, how sh...
2026-01-0748 minShe Trails Podcast56: Sabrina Pace-Humphreys on UTMB, Trail Running & Creating Lasting Change on the TrailsI am really excited to welcome Sabrina Pace-Humphreys to the podcast. She’s an ultra-runner, co-founder of Black Trail Runners, and is known for bringing joy, representation, and meaningful change to the trails. In this episode, we chat about what it takes to help more people feel welcome in trail running, which is something she dives into in her latest book "Start where you are". We explore the question of sustainable change and whether the sport is moving in the right direction, her “why” and what it means to keep showing up as an activist without burning out.She...
2025-12-1057 minShe Trails Podcast55. Lydia Oldham on Running 520km from London to CornwallVery happy to welcome Lydia Oldham to the podcast today. She’s an ultra-runner and since a couple of years has taken on big solo adventure projects, her latest one being a 500km run from London to Cornwall. We talk about her mindset and attitude towards change, and the resilience she built when swimming competitively. We also go into more details on all the things we don’t see when following these big challenges from afar, how she chooses them, everything it takes to make them happen behind the scenes, and what was special in each of them. Hope you...
2025-11-2641 minShe Trails Podcast54: Sophie Grant on her 3rd Tor Des Geants Journey, Endurance, and Radical ChangeSuper excited to welcome Sophie Grant to the podcast! She’s an ultra-runner, coach, mountain adventurer who has been showing up consistently in this sport for years. Sophie recently completed her third Tor des Géants, and we dive into what that experience looked like! But this episode isn’t just about racing. We talk about what radical change could look like for women in endurance, the incredible partnership she and her husband bring to race days but also to their life in general.She tells us more about her upcoming film “Off Course” with Stephanie Case, a story a...
2025-11-121h 08She Trails Podcast53: Lianne van Dijk on Racing, Learning, and her Dragon’s Back JourneySo happy to welcome Lianne van Dijk to the podcast today. This summer she tackled the Dragon’s Back Race, a 380 km, six-day ultra-running challenge across the spine of Wales. In her first ever stage race, and her first race in Wales, she finished 3rd woman and 10th overall.We dive into what the experience was really like, the highs, the lows, what she learned by trying something completely different, and how she’s redefining her relationship with running. We also talk about the expectations we put on ourselves, why running is such an honest sport, and the...
2025-10-2953 minShe Trails Podcast52: Milly Young on her PTL experiencesSo happy to welcome Milly Young on the podcast today. Based in the mountains in France, she is a climber and runner, and describes running as her way to explore and a means to adventure and connecting with nature. This year, she completed her second PTL a UTMB race, short for La Petite Trotte a Leon, with her brother. She tells us more about this unique experience, 300km of less explored trails as a team, and a cross-over between running and mountaineering. We explore more of what led her to this particular race, the joy of doing it together...
2025-10-1557 minShe Trails Podcast51: Sylvia Nordskar on her Epic Race & Podium at CCC 2025So happy to welcome Sylvia Nordskar on the podcast today. She is a pro-ultra runner from Norway, who recently took on the 100k finals of the UTMB series, considered one of the most competitive in history this year, as 3 past winners stood on the start line. We take time to unpack her experience, where she got the second place in a very exciting women’s race. We also explore more about her journey in the sport, training, competition and building confidence in the process. Excited for you to hear Sylvia’s story, and I hope you enjoy the episode.
2025-10-011h 00She Trails PodcastOCC Diaries ep3, with Rebecca DevereuxThis is a special episode, and the last one of a mini series of 3 episodes, following Rebecca Devereux on her way to OCC, the 50k finals of UTMB in Chamonix. We dive into her week in the mountains, her race experience and much more. Hope you enjoyed this serie and now this episode!Wtf x Black Trail Runners tshirts are available hereSubscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into women trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own adventures, whatever they may b...
2025-09-2640 minShe Trails Podcast50: Anna Troup on her Summer Spine Win & a Lifelong Love of EnduranceToday I am very happy to share my conversation with the awesome Anna Troup. We recorded this episode after her Summer Spine journey, 268 miles along the Pennine Way, where she won the race outright. Endurance athlete since she was young, she tells us more about why she started and loves ultra-running and how it evolved with the years, alongside the different stages of her life as a mum and professional. We also talk and reflect on experience and aging as an athlete, injury recovery, and the importance of running your own race. I felt in this conversation, a lot...
2025-09-1745 minShe Trails PodcastOCC Diaries ep2, with Rebecca DevereuxExcited to share the second episode mini series of 3 episodes, following Rebecca Devereux on her way towards OCC, the 50K category final for the UTMB World Series in Chamonix in Chamonix. This time, we focus on her training journey, what she focused on, what works for her, and mental & physical strategy for the day. She also answers some questions from you all from instagram! Hope you enjoy the episode.Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into women trail runner stories, and get inspired to explore new paths and seek our own...
2025-08-2738 minShe Trails Podcast49: Johanna Antila on a Year of Epic RacesSuper happy to welcome Johanna Antila to the podcast for today's episode. We recorded this episode before Western States, where she was the first Finnish Female on the start line! From her career in Track and Field, to her career in Ultra-Running now, she tells us more about the journey, and what’s special about this year. In this conversation we talk about how and why she chooses the races she takes on, her vision of success for them, discovering new things we didn’t know we needed, and believing in ourselves and our dreams. I can’t wait for yo...
2025-08-1346 min
The Raw and The Cooked - Simple Rhythms for SAHM, Honest Motherhood, and Books Worth Reading#184: [REPLAY] Audio Magic: When Narrators Transform Good Books Into Great OnesThe magic of audiobooks lies in the unique relationship between listener and narrator. Just as our parents became our first storytellers, reading bedtime stories with dramatic voices and engaging inflections, today's professional narrators transform words on a page into immersive experiences. The right narrator can elevate a good story into something extraordinary—think of George Saunders' "Lincoln in the Bardo" with its hundred-voice cast, or the perfect pacing in "Daisy Jones and the Six" that brings its interview format to vibrant life.Mentioned Audiobooks:Fates and Furies by Lauren GroffLincoln in the Bardo by Ge...
2025-07-3119 minShe Trails Podcast48: Natalie Utting-Thomas on the Adventure of a Lifetime at Wild Horse 200Excited to welcome Natalie Utting-Thomas to the podcast for today’s episode, where we stay on the theme of ultra long distance, and deep dive into her latest race, Wild Horse 200 in South Wales. She won the women’s race and was 4th overall, taking 10 hours off the female course record. We talk more about her journey, falling in love with long distances, the adventures, what it means, and learning to trust herself, fuel, recover, and see herself differently.Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we dive into women trail runner stories, and get...
2025-07-301h 11She Trails PodcastOCC Diaries ep1, with Rebecca DevereuxThis is a special episode, and the first one of a mini series of 3 episodes, following Rebecca Devereux on her way towards OCC at the end of Summer in Chamonix. I love the way she shares her running and training journey on instagram, and I was so excited when she said yes to create this series of episodes together. In the first episode we focus on her why behind taking part in this iconic race, the motivation and what has been instrumental in her running journey. Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we d...
2025-07-2517 minShe Trails Podcast47: Kyla Rose Maher on her Cocodona 250 JourneyWelcoming Kyla Rose Maher on today’s episode to talk about her latest ultra experience, Cocodona 250. She is funny, passionate and love to create space and communities for people, which is what she is doing in trail running. We unpack her Cocodona journey, the fun, the less fun, the lessons and feelings post race and the intensity of the experience. She keeps it real and tell us how important it was stay silly, laugh and to be surrounded with the people she loves. Cant wait for you to hear it. Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for fut...
2025-07-1656 minShe Trails Podcast46: London 100 SpecialI’m so excited to share a special episode of She Trails Podcast with you today! This year marked the first London 100 event— an ultramarathon designed to help runners experience different sides of the city: hidden trails and famous landmarks. Runners could choose between 25km, 50km, or the full 100km challenge. It was great to chat with people on the day, and I share three longer interviews with runners and a photographer, Silvia Zedda, Eleanor Corker and Zoe Salt.Hope you enjoy the episode,Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, where we d...
2025-07-0258 minShe Trails Podcast45: Samantha Lissauer on Her Cumbria Way FKT, Endurance & Exploring with KindnessSo excited to welcome Samantha Lissauer on this new episode. She's a passionate long distance trail runner, with a strong track record of mountain adventures throughout the UK.In this conversation, we dive into her running journey, and latest awesome FKT achievement, 120k along the Cumbria Way. We explore what it takes to prepare for demanding races and challenges, mentally and physically, and what it really means to believe in yourself in these moments. We talk about the importance of embracing personal challenges, enjoying the process, and noticing how it can shift your mindset and open new...
2025-06-1854 minShe Trails Podcast44. Stephanie Case on her UTS Win, Motherhood & Making Space for WomenThrilled to welcome Stephanie Case to the podcast today - a humanitarian lawyer, ultra-runner, and a mum! You might have recently seen her story making waves after she won the Ultra Trail Snowdonia 100km not only starting from wave 3, but also breastfeeding her daughter during the race which was so cool. In this episode, we talk about that powerful moment, her first race since becoming a mum, and everything it taught her. But Stephanie’s journey goes far beyond this win, and it was an awesome opportunity to talk about much more of her story too, from racing epic ev...
2025-06-0453 minShe Trails Podcast43: Holly Stables on TSP Solo, Mental Grit & the Journey Beyond the Finish LineSuper happy to welcome Holly Stables to the podcast for today’s episode. She is a talented ultra-runner, coach and our conversation took place just three weeks after she completed The Speed Project Solo—an epic run and journey from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. We dive into what makes this challenge so unique and intense. Holly shares how the experience measured up to her expectations, what the return to “real life” was like, and why it ended up being just as much a mental journey as a physical one.. We also explore Holly’s path as a runner and her ca...
2025-05-211h 06She Trails Podcast42: Lizzie Gatherer on 50 Yards at Backyard Ultra, Mindset & Chasing Joy Excited to welcome Lizzie Gatherer to the podcast today. She joins me to talk about her journey through ultra-running - from her first ultra to chasing joy, and big goals.Lizzie tell us about her mindset approaching tough challenges and how it shapes her experience. This episode is also a first for the podcast, as we dive into the world of Backyard Ultras. Lizzie breaks down what they are, shares what drew her to them. She talks us through her experiences pushing her limits in this unique format, earning a spot on Team England and her recent 208...
2025-05-0759 minShe Trails Podcast41: Dr. Brianna Rita Pagán on Connection, Radical Hope & Trail Miles with Her DogsI'm so happy to share my conversation with Dr. Brianna Rita Pagán—an ultra-runner, board member of Footprints Running, space ecologist, professor and environmentalist. Her passion lies in connecting and speaking with others - through science, storytelling, and through movement.In this episode, we talk about her journey - from discovering the magic of nature running outside, to growing a deep care for the environment, and ultimately building a career rooted in that love. She shares her evolution - as a runner, scientist, and as a human. We explore the role community has played in shaping her...
2025-04-2351 minShe Trails Podcast40: Ida Nilsson on her TGC Win, Resilience and Freedom on the TrailsSo happy to welcome today’s guest Ida Nilsson to the podcast. She grew up in a family of athletes, where movement and sport were part of life, and fun. From a young age, she embraced track, cross country, and athletics as a career—until an injury forced her to pause and consider different paths. Eventually, the call to move fast came back—and at 35, she stepped into trail running. Ida has since run—and won—some of the most demanding trail races out there, recently placing 6th at the iconic 100-mile Western States, and taking first place at this year’...
2025-04-0946 minShe Trails Podcast39: Noor van der Veen on Climbing, Running & her Win at Arc100So excited to welcome Noor to the podcast for this new episode. She is a climber, and ultra-runner from the Netherlands, and most recently won the Arc of Attrition 100.We dive into her journey falling in love with the mountains and two sports in particular, first mountaineering and a little later on, ultra-running. She takes us inside her Arc100 experience with the highs and lows of 100miles alongside the coast in Cornwall. We also talk about her evolving mindset since stepping into the sports, and now competing and winning and how she is navigating this new space.
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Nothing is Wrong with You - Book PodcastMaybe it is me?!
Welcome to the “Nothing is Wrong with You” book podcast.
Today, we discuss how important it really is or is not to connect to characters in all of the books that we read and consider the critical reception of books that felt inscrutable to us. We spend time with Rachel Kushner’s Creation Lake and Kaveh Akbar’s Martyr!. Join our discussion of these two books–and many others–on this episode.
Book we recommend - Cacophony of Bone by Kerri ni Dochartaigh
Rebecca also talks about Cacophony of Bone on her podcast...
2025-03-2539 minShe Trails Podcast38: Charlotte Clarke on DNF, Self-Discovery & the Joy in the Ultra JourneyExcited to have Charlotte Clarke on today’s podcast – a passionate Ultra-Runner and coach. A heart condition and surgery at just 20 years old were the catalyst to explore more of her limits, living life to the fullest and discovering the word of trail-running. In this conversation we talk about her latest race the Arc of Attrition which ended with a DNF. We break down the stigma around not finishing, what it taught her and why these moments are as valuable as the finishes. We dive into self-awareness, expectations – and navigating social media as an ultra-runner and a coach.At t...
2025-03-1252 minShe Trails Podcast37: Alice Kershaw on her Win at the Spine Challenger South & Finding Joy in the Long RunSo happy to welcome Alice Kershaw to the podcast today who recently won the Spine Challenger South, an Ultra-Race of 108 miles along the iconic Pennine Way. We deep dive into this incredible experience, and talk about what’s special about ultra-running for her, as well as other races experiences such as Dragon’s Back. We also discuss her involvement on environmental work and running projects, what we can do as individuals to protect nature, and of course the community and joy she’s found through the sport.I hope you love listening as much as I loved...
2025-02-2653 minShe Trails Podcast36: Robyn Cassidy's Journey across the Full Winter Spine RaceThrilled to have Robyn Cassidy on today’s podcast - Ultra-Runner, Physio, Researcher and all-around outdoor lover. Earlier this year, she completed the Full Winter Spine Race, A non-stop, 268 miles race along the Pennine Way, finishing 2nd female and 9th overall! We dive into the experience itself, how it went, the preparation and the mental and physical challenges along the way. We also explore what running truly means to her, what keeps her coming back for more, and her deep connection to the outdoors and the ultra-running community—whether she’s racing, volunteering, crewing, or simply out on the trails...
2025-02-1953 minShe Trails Podcast35: Elizabeth Wright on Running Ultras, Motherhood, and Building CommunityVery happy to welcome Elizabeth on the podcast today. She is a mum, an ultra-runner, hiker and community advocate for Blaze Trails. She shares more on her personal and running journey, resilience and how the last few years have redefined what running is and means to her.We also talk about the Blaze trail initiative from her first walk to now being involved as a Director, aiming to empower parents through movement and time outdoors. Whether you're a runner, a parent, or someone looking for a fresh perspective on finding joy in movement, this episode is for you. Enjoy!
2025-02-1248 minShe Trails Podcast34: Maria Ledesma on her Epic Birthday Run at Winter Downs 200Super happy to welcome Maria Ledesma for this new episode of She Trails Podcast. Ultra-Runner, Dreamer, based in the UK, she is driven by embracing life experiences and exploring her own limits on the trails. Last year, for her birthday, she celebrated by running Winter Downs 200, a 200 miles race that takes places in December In the UK, when the days are the shortest. She reflects on her journey and tell us more about the experience, her why, what helps during the low moments, and of course, the highs. This conversation is a reminder that the real journey isn’t ju...
2025-02-0537 minShe Trails Podcast33: Becca Wakefield on Ultra-Running, Tour du Mont Blanc & Finding Peace in the MountainsSuper excited to share this conversation with Becca, recorded before Christmas! She is not only an ultra-runner, but also a passionate outdoor adventurer who thrives in the mountains – whether it’s hiking, swimming or pushing her limits on the trails.She takes us through her journey, from growing up as a competitive ski racer and fencer, to re-discovering her love for the outdoors, and embracing trail running. We talk about her summer where she explored the mountains across Europe, and challenged herself hiking the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc. We also chat about her latest achievement completing 100km r...
2025-01-2957 minShe Trails Podcast32: Marie Cheng on Living a Life you love, Community Building & Mountain RunningVery happy to share my conversation with Marie Cheng today. She is an ultra-runner, mountain lover and marketing director for the UK UTMB Events.We talk about her leap from the corporate world and the city to a more creative life in nature, her introduction to running and how it also shaped her career. She shares the challenges, and the joy that this new lifestyle brought her – and we discuss ways she hopes to encourage people into the sport via her work, such as women and people from under-represented background.This is a conversation about th...
2025-01-221h 01She Trails Podcast31: Lucy Bartholomew on Completing 2 World Class events in 2024, Passion, Progress & PurposeSo excited to welcome Lucy Bartholomew on the podcast today. We talk more about her journey as a human and pro ultra runner, from the passion, to choices, doubts, joy, to performance and growing a community. Last September 2024, she set out on an epic challenge, and completed UTMB and the IronMan World Championship with a 3 weeks rest in between. We deep dive into this experience, the why and how she prepared for this. We also talk about her view and hopes on the evolution of women’s performance in ultra running, and what she is excited about next.
2025-01-1535 minShe Trails Podcast30: Tirtha Gurung on her UTMB Story and the Power of Community & FriendshipsI am so happy to introduce today’s episode, where I welcome Tirtha Gurung to the podcast. She is a runner, who in the last 3 years has discovered the trails, and pushed herself to new heights. After completing UTS100k – a feat in itself – she got into UTMB 2024, and completed it! What made it even more special was 7 of her running friends from the Runderbolt community, volunteering to crew, support and cheer her on, for this monumental adventure.This is her UTMB Story, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it and celebrate it with you all...
2025-01-0846 minShe Trails Podcast29: Tara Dower on her Appalachian Trail Overall Record, the Power of Curiosity & Exploring her LimitsThis our last episode before a brief festive break, and I am super excited to welcome Tara Dower on the podcast today. She is an incredible thru hiker and ultra runner that has just made history and set the overall FKT (Fastest Known Time) on the iconic Appalachian Trail in 40 days, 18 hours and 5 minutes.She tells us more about what she loves about the trail and her motivation to take this on. We also deep dive on how she worked with her crew to find flow state and keep pushing forward knowing they were 120 miles behind at...
2024-12-1851 minShe Trails Podcast28: Renee McGregor on her Running Journey, Nature Connection, & Leading with CompassionSo happy to share my conversation with Renee McGregor on the podcast today. She’s a best-selling author, a sports dietitian specialised in REDs, female athletes and endurance sports and an accomplished trail runner herself.We discuss her journey towards a life closer to nature, aligned with her core values in life but also, in her work to help athletes thrive in their health and endurance journey. She shares how running has been a powerful way for her to connect with nature, support her mental health and find social connection. From her first run alongside the canal, to u...
2024-12-111h 02She Trails Podcast27: Jo Meek on her 2024 Dragon's Back Race Win & Evolving as a RunnerI am super excited to welcome Jo Meek, Physiotherapist, road & trail running athlete based in the UK, on the podcast today. This year she completed three goal races: Boston marathon, Western States and Dragon’s back race – each challenging her in its own unique way. We talk about what makes these races special, and deep dive into her latest experience especially, covering 380km with 16,400m of ascent along the Dragon’s Back of Wales .We also discuss her evolution as a runner through the years, including her perspective on aging, training, bucket race list and mindset.Hope...
2024-12-0445 minShe Trails Podcast26: Lina & Sanna El Kott Helander, Life as Pro Trail Runners, Shared Adventures & Embracing Outdoor FreedomSuper happy to present you this week episode with Lina & Sanna El Kott Helander. Twins, based in the Swedish mountains, they both are professional trail and mountains runners. From childhood adventures to conquering some of the world’s toughest terrains, they’ve turned their shared passion for running into a dream career. In this episode, we’ll explore their journey: how it started, the love for competing both in short and longer races, and the epic joined adventures that have shaped their paths.Can’t wait for you to listen to this conversation and I hope it will lea...
2024-11-2738 minShe Trails Podcast25: Sabrina Verjee on Tor des Geants, Embracing the Endurance Journey & Redefining LimitsIn this new episode, we welcome Sabrina Verjee, well known for her impressive performances in endurance races in the UK and abroad. After setting the course record in 2022, she raced Tor Des Geants again this year and finished second female. We discuss the race, and what it’s all about for her, exploring what she can do, and the journey through the mountains.We also discuss the importance of loving and respecting the planet as runners, along with her journey—from being on the sidelines as a kid, with a passion for sports to challenging the expectations and...
2024-11-201h 08She Trails Podcast24: Sarah Kelly on her Frog Graham Round & the Healing Power of Joyful AdventuresSo excited to be back, and to welcome Sarah Kelly to the podcast. She is an adventurer, scientist and an amazing endurance athlete and has such a joyful presence. This summer she completed one of her dreams, the Frog Graham Round. Described as the UK’s ultimate swim/run challenge, for athletes looking for a challenge a little out of the ordinary, so we deep dive into this awesome day with her. More than this, we talk about healing, community, nature, friendships and adventures that create pure joy!Subscribe to "She Trails Podcast" for future episodes, wh...
2024-11-1350 minShe Trails Podcast23: Keri Wallace on Writing, building Girls on Hills with Purpose, and her love for Mountain AdventuresVery happy to welcome Keri Wallace on the podcast today for our last episode of this summer season. Keri is a mum and mountain runner, from trails to fell, to sky running, based in Scotland. She is also a freelance writer in the outdoor industry, an author and the co-founder of Girls on Hills. We talk about her career shift and this 6 years journey with Girls on Hills, aiming to empower women to develop the skills and confidence to become independent in the mountains. We also discuss her latest book Running Challenges, as well as her personal journey as...
2024-09-0453 minShe Trails Podcast22: Katya Guryeva on her 819km Running Journey in Armenia, Self-discovery & the Dream Support TeamSo excited to welcome Katya for this new episode! In June 2024 she set out on a wild adventure in Armenia, to run 819kms with 33,000m+ elevation on the recently established Transcaucasian Trail. She shares more of her unique journey as a runner and human, and how and why it felt like a full circle moment to attempt this challenge and FKT. We chat about the adventure, the mountains, the joy, the stress, the learnings, and the incredible team she got to do this with!I felt so inspired and uplifted after our conversation, and I hope listening...
2024-08-2848 minShe Trails Podcast21: Laura Swanton Rouvelin on Challenging herself with Hardmoors 200, Building Resilience & Becoming a CoachIn this new episode we sit down with Laura Swanton Rouvelin, an ultra-runner, coach and working mum who is used to exploring and pushing her limits. This year she was the only women, and the 4th ever to complete Hardmoors 200, a race that needs to be completed in 60 hours. She shares her experience in challenging herself with the speed on the 200miles distance, fueling, and sleeping strategy. We also discuss navigating pre-race nerves and self-doubt, building resilience, enjoying these adventures and becoming a running coach.I hope you enjoy the episode and get as excited as Laura to...
2024-08-2155 minShe Trails Podcast20: Charlotte Fisher, on completing UTS 100miles, imposter syndrome & Running with Purpose Thrilled to be joined by Charlotte Fisher today. She started running fairly recently, with the goal to run an ultra and raise money for charity in honor of her aunt. Since, she has found her passion and love for long distance trail running. In May, she was one of the 8th women to finish UTS 100miles, a beautiful race, but very challenging with a high DNF rate. We delve into her experience, some of the best and most challenging days of her life, aiming for the finish rather than the podium when it didn’t go her way, meeting pe...
2024-08-141h 17She Trails Podcast19: Fran Stuart, on Ultra X Scotland, Exploring the uncomfortable & Creating CommunityWelcome to another episode of She Trails Podcast, in this episode we welcome Fran, ultra-runner and founder of a trail running club in Scotland. When we recorded, she had just completed Ultra X Scotland, 113km over two days. We discuss how it went, and the preparation required, balancing being kind and making it happen. She also shares how it led her to build a community and a space for people that also like to run far but not fast. She talks about embracing trail running, exploring outside of her comfort zone and her hopes for the trail running world.
2024-08-071h 01She Trails Podcast18: Alex Sophie, Outdoor Adventures & her empowering Pregnancy JourneySo happy to be back, welcoming Alex Sophie today! Outdoor and adventure lover, trail runner athlete, based in Scotland, this episode is a special and exciting one as Alex takes us through her pregnancy journey. She opens up about the excitement, joy, and taking on an exciting adventure with her husband at 6 months pregnant.She also challenges the societal pressure pregnancy can bring and explains her efforts to foster an intuitive relationship with her body and her baby, empowering herself, to keep doing the things she loves in a safe and healthy way. We recorded the episode...
2024-07-3156 minShe Trails Podcast17: Sarah Perry on her 630 miles run on the Coastal Path, self-discovery & dreaming bigHuge welcome to Sarah Perry on the podcast today. Growing up in the outdoors, she has a huge passion for being out in the elements and running. We recorded a few months after she set a new self-supported FKT on the South West Coastal Path in the UK a 630 mile trail with 35 000m+ elevation. We delve into this adventure, the conditions, logistics, and the highs and lows. But we also discuss what she loves about the mental and physical challenges of long-distance running, dreaming big, and the self-discovery that comes with each mile. There are a...
2024-07-2438 minShe Trails Podcast16: Tess Elias, UTS 100km podium, life shifts & time in the mountainsVery happy to welcome Tess Alias on the podcast, ultra runner based in North Wales. We recorded this episode a couple of weeks after Ultra Trail Snowdonia, where she was second female on the 100k. Join us while she takes us through her race, the highs, lows, the training and recovery. We also discuss running helping her recover from burn-out, re-shaping her life to live fully, and make time outdoors in the mountain a priority. Grateful for this conversation, I hope you enjoy the episode and feel inspired to pursue your own dreams!Su...
2024-07-1743 minShe Trails Podcast15: Gloria on The Speed Project Journey, Creating space for all & the Power of communitySuper excited to be joined by Gloria Sarpong for today’s episode. Running and outdoor lover, with a passion for creating space for others to enjoy this too. All her projects reflect this, and we discussed her journey, as well as her latest big adventure - Taking on a running relay like no other—The Speed Project. She teamed up with an incredible relay team of women of colour, all over 40yo. We dive into the why of this project, the preparation, and the importance of representation. Grateful for this conversation, I hope you enjoy the e...
2024-07-1053 minShe Trails Podcast14: Fiona Pascall on her Mozart 100 Win, doing the work & having fun on the trailsSo happy to be back, and welcome Fiona Pascall today! Mountain runner, strength coach, & pilates teacher based in the UK, We dive into her journey from exploring many sport as a kid, to finding her love in running long distances after her Bob Graham round. We chat about her training evolution this year and her latest win at Mozart 100 with unexpected weather. We also discuss unique challenges women encounter especially training and running for longer distances, and how this world could be more accessible and appealing to women. Super excited for you to hear this c...
2024-07-0333 minShe Trails Podcast13: Sophie Bennett, Dragon's back, Winter Downs 200 podium finisher & finding her passion in ultra trailsSo excited to be joined by Sophie Bennett for today’s episode. Based in France, from the UK, she is passionate by movement and sport, a passion that only grew and evolved over the years. We discuss her journey from being the team manager for Bath Rugby for several years, while starting to run, all the way to completing some of the world’s toughest mountain race such as Dragon’s back, and most recently Winter Downs 200.We dive into those challenges and how she built confidence and resilience, inspired by her family and especially her mum.S...
2024-04-2442 minShe Trails Podcast12: Jen Scotney, Navigating the Unexpected, Resilience and New HorizonsVery happy to welcome Jen Scotney on the podcast today. She is a podcaster, writer, coach, yoga teacher, and mountain leader. She also was a runner and has previously stood on the podium at some of the UK’s toughest ultramarathons, including the 190 mile Northern Traverse race and twice on the 108 winter Montane Spine Challenger. A diagnosis of osteoarthritis that was not related to running, led to two knee replacements, and the end of her running. She now writes and broadcasts exploring how we cope when life doesn’t go as planned.Very grateful that she share...
2024-04-1736 minShe Trails Podcast11: Poppy Collingwood on her Arc of Attrition 50 Win, the Running High & Mindset JourneyThrilled to be joined by Poppy Collingwood for episode 5, outdoor lover, trail runner based in the UK. We recorded this episode early February, she had just ran and won the Arc of Attrition 50 in Cornwall, a couple of weeks before that. We dive into this experience, from the preparation to the pre-race nerves and doubts, to running her own race, and switching to a positive mindset!We also discuss how sharing a trail running experience with her dad changed her vision of running, her love for the coast, imposter syndrome, and finding peace in running and enjoying...
2024-04-1035 minShe Trails Podcast10: Serena Broadway, Running Far, Family life, the importance of Community & InclusionWelcome to episode 4! In today’s episode, we have the privilege of hearing from Serena Broadway, ultra runner based in Scotland.We talk about believing in ourselves and the importance of representation and community. She shares some good memories, running races she had read about and the juggle of training and life while training for them. But above all she talks about the joyful moments such as crossing finish lines with her daughters, and showing them making space for what makes us feel good matters. It was awesome talking with Serena, and I hope...
2024-04-0341 minShe Trails Podcast9: Jessica Johnson, Winter Spine Sprint Win, Resilience and the Joy of community.Welcome to episode 3 where I am happy to be joined by Jessica Johnson! She is an ultra-runner and coach based in the UK. In this episode we discuss everything from her first marathon, to signing up to races slightly out of her comfort zone, including one of her recent race and win, the Winter Spine Sprint.We talk about the community, the fun she is having, the great people she has met running races or volunteering. But with Jessica, we also discuss the importance of kindness, encountering situations where our confidence can get knocked off, and how...
2024-03-2742 minShe Trails Podcast8: Evie Morrisson, Running to explore the Outdoors, & as a form of Self-loveThrilled to be joined by Evie Morrisson, runner, hiker, wild swimmer, tuning in from the beautiful Scottish Highlands. Of course we discuss running, from running the trails with her dogs, to completing marathons, to hiking or parkrun fun. We especially talk about her journey and how her relationships with running evolved over the years to become more wholesome and a form of self-love.Evie will run the London Marathon very soon and is supporting and fundraising for Guide Dogs UK, do support and follow along on her marathon adventure right hereLoved this conversation, I...
2024-03-2028 minShe Trails Podcast7: Victoria Henderson on Winter Downs 200, Friendship, the Joy of being outdoorsWelcome back to She Trails Podcast, season 2! Very happy to welcome Victoria Henderson on the podcast today. She is an ultra runner based in the UK and has taken on several endurance races in the past years such as the Arc of Attrition, TDS and most recently Winter Down 200. We dive into the latest in more details, as this was her first 200 miler, how it went, the organisation during the race, and what an amazing time she had.But with Victoria, above all, we talk about the joy of running to explore new places and spend time...
2024-03-1329 minShe Trails Podcast6: Manon Vinerier, a 1600 km Hiking and Healing JourneyIn today’s episode, I am joined by my dear friend Manon for a special episode. This one is not about running trails exactly, but definitely is about walking new paths, . We both grew up together in the countryside in France, and I am excited for you to hear her story. In the last few years, she left Paris and went on a journey of self-discovery, and healing, hiking new paths in Spain, Portugal and Italy. How to travel and connect to people and places differently, how to overcome our fears and trust ourselves in what we need and wa...
2024-01-3158 min
She Trails Podcast5: Katharina Hartmuth, Running Far, UTMB 2023 podium, the power of forging your own PathThrilled to welcome Katharina Hartmuth, she is an endurance athlete from Germany,based in Switzerland, she is passionate by movement, long-distance running, and above all nature and the mountains. In 2023 she had a year full of running adventures and races where she felt her best, amongst them the World mountains trail running championship and UTMB. She tells us about her running journey, from climbing to running long distances in the mountains and racing. But most of all, we talk about the importance of finding what truly feels good for ourselves in sports and in life.We...
2024-01-2334 min
She Trails Podcast4: Emma Stuart, 330km race 2023 Tor des Geants ChampionIn today’s episode, I am joined by Emma Stuart, an endurance athlete based in the lake district. She tells us more about her latest and longest race ever, Tor Des Geants 330 in September 2023, such an exciting and inspiring story! We also discuss how she found her true love of running with the longer distances, how to train for them, and her thoughts on the trail running scene evolution, and getting more women on the starting lines! It was awesome talking with Emma, and I hope her story will inspire you to lace up your own shoes and find jo...
2024-01-1735 min
She Trails Podcast3: Kelsey Price on Ultra Long Distances, overcoming injuries, being a Mindful RunnerIn today’s episode, I am joined by Kelsey Price, a UK Ultra runner and passionate coach. Over the past years she has run different kind of long distance races in the UK, and gone above and beyond what she thought she could achieve! We talk about her races, but also about how the injury challenges she encountered were the beginning of getting to know herself so well as an athlete, and implement changes to be able to do what she loves for a long time!We hope you enjoy the episode !Subscribe to...
2024-01-0934 min
She Trails Podcast2: Hannah Cairns on Fell Running, and exploring the UK outdoorsVery happy to welcome Hannah Cairns to the podcast, she is a fell and trail runner from the UK. She tells us more about what fell running is and her latest challenges. We talk about running becoming much more than just running, but also a way to feel good mentally, to spend quality moments with her family and the running community. We also discuss how running is a great way to discover local trails and hills around our homes, that we might not otherwise have gone to.We hope you enjoy the episode !...
2024-01-0235 min
She Trails Podcast1: Marianne Hogan, UTMB & Western States double podium finish, the importance of a Positive MindsetIn today's episode I am joined by Marianne Hogan, an ultra runner and coach from Canada, well known for her wild performances in endurance races, as well as her inspiring positive mindset on and off the trails. In this episode she tells us about how her running journey started, and the positive influence of her family. We also dive in more details in her 2022 year as a pro athlete, where she ran the ‘double’ western states and UTMB. We mention her latest documentary which talks about this journey in more details, which you can find here, and we highly reco...
2024-01-0225 min
Eat Sleep RepeatOur 2023 RecommendationsWelcome to our BONUS episode, designed to help you through the silly season! Over this period, you might find you have a little more time on your hands to finally watch that Netflix show you heard about, or binge that podcast series you kept putting off until you ‘found the time.’ So, to make things a little easier, we've rounded up a list of our 2023 'favourites' - from books to movies to podcasts, we chat through the best content from the last 12 months. Pod Recs: Unwind with Poppy Jamie Mister Ballen TV/Movie Recs:...
2023-12-2139 min
BOOKSTORMAshley Audrain (The Whispers) is on the Radar!NY Times Bestselling Author and GMA Book Club Pick Author Ashley Audrain joins BOOKSTORM to dive down deep into The Whispers! A young boy falls from his bedside window overnight! The women of the neighborhood grapple with what led to that terrible event while his mother sits by the hospital bed. We explore envy, friendship, desire and the intuition we silence. Unfair and sometimes toxic long held societal expectations of women. The deepest and darkest thoughts women may experience as mothers and wives. Is any mother perfect? Is any relationship perfect? What is being whispered in your ear and...
2023-07-1438 min
New Books in LiteratureJane Roper, "The Society of Shame" (Anchor, 2023)In this timely and witty combination of So You've Been Publicly Shamed and Where'd You Go, Bernadette? a viral photo of a politician's wife's "feminine hygiene malfunction" catapults her to unwanted fame in a story that's both a satire of social media stardom and internet activism, and a tender mother-daughter tale.Kathleen Held's life is turned upside down when she arrives home to find her house on fire and her husband on the front lawn in his underwear. But the scandal that emerges is not that Bill, who's running for Senate, is having a painfully cliched affair with...
2023-05-2643 min
New Books in Literary StudiesJane Roper, "The Society of Shame" (Anchor, 2023)In this timely and witty combination of So You've Been Publicly Shamed and Where'd You Go, Bernadette? a viral photo of a politician's wife's "feminine hygiene malfunction" catapults her to unwanted fame in a story that's both a satire of social media stardom and internet activism, and a tender mother-daughter tale.Kathleen Held's life is turned upside down when she arrives home to find her house on fire and her husband on the front lawn in his underwear. But the scandal that emerges is not that Bill, who's running for Senate, is having a painfully cliched affair with...
2023-05-2643 min
Burned By BooksJane Roper, "The Society of Shame" (Anchor, 2023)In this timely and witty combination of So You've Been Publicly Shamed and Where'd You Go, Bernadette? a viral photo of a politician's wife's "feminine hygiene malfunction" catapults her to unwanted fame in a story that's both a satire of social media stardom and internet activism, and a tender mother-daughter tale.Kathleen Held's life is turned upside down when she arrives home to find her house on fire and her husband on the front lawn in his underwear. But the scandal that emerges is not that Bill, who's running for Senate, is having a painfully cliched affair with...
2023-05-2643 min
Tiny Shed Book ClubTangent 5 - The One With The Lasagna TattooThe ladies are back at it after a mini hiatus! Join Tia and Chandler for discussions on land clams, necklaces with kinky vibes, and of course, books. They cover their current reads; Thank You For Listening by Julia Whelan, The Sound Of A Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey, Tastes Like War by Grace M. Cho, The Push by Ashley Audrain, and The Sun And Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur. Tune in for chats on book-to-film adaptations and descriptions of their perfect books. Stay till the end to hear about their next read!
2022-11-181h 04
Pop Fiction WomenFriday Preview 11/04: What We're Reading, Watching, Discussing This WeekendWe’re back with our Friday Preview of what we’re reading, watching, and listening to this weekend. We discuss Selena Gomez’s documentary, My Mind & Me; the announcement of Ashley Audrain’s new book, The Whispers; Kennedy Ryan’s soon to be released novel, Before I Let Go, that had Kate up past her bedtime; Julia’s Whelan’s first novel, My Oxford Year; Carinn’s obsession with the the song “Mastermind” from Taylor Swift’s album Midnights, and our feelings on marathon runners!
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2022-11-0523 min
The Readerly ReportNew in PaperbacksNicole and Gayle do a recap of what they are currently reading or have finished reading. Then, they jump to present the new Paperbacks that just came out or are about to be!As always you can find below the whole booklist they run through during the episode:Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez | Amazon | BookshopVladimir by Julia May Jonas | Amazon | BookshopThe Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen | Amazon | BookshopLeave The World Behind by Rumaan Alam | Amazon | BookshopThe Push by Ashley...
2022-02-2458 min
The Readerly ReportBook and Shows Catch-up and RecommendationsIn this episode, Gayle and Nicole talk about the books they've been reading and the shows they have been watching these last weeks. Discover their newest book and series recommendations for this first quarter of 2022.As always you can find below the whole booklist they run through during the episode:Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead | Amazon | BookshopThe Push by Ashley Audrain | Amazon | BookshopThe Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead | Amazon | BookshopSag Harbor by Colson Whitehead | Amazon | BookshopFive Tuesdays in winter by Lily King | Amazon...
2022-02-1052 min
Thoughts from a Page PodcastKelly Hooker - Our Top Reads of 2021In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books of 2021.Kelly’s top 12 reads of 2021:
These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant
We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker
Bad Muslim Discount by Syed M. Masood
The Push by Ashley Audrain
Will by Will Smith
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
Landslide by Susan Conley
The World Played Chess by Robert Dugoni
When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain
Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie
Hostage by Clare Mackintosh
Good Apple by Elizabeth Passarella
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2021-12-241h 03
Pages n' PagesChapter 22: Goodreads (Is it a Choice?) Awards ReactionsIt's coming down to the end of 2021 and that means Goodreads is holding the annual Goodreads Choice Awards. In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we react to the nominees in each category and talk about the ones we have and haven't read, as well as our predictions for each genre. Have you checked out the nominees? Who do you think will win?
Books we mention:
Gilded by Marissa Meyer,
Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover,
Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid,
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood,
Pestilence (The Four Horsemen #1) by L...
2021-11-301h 23
What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Books about Mothers and Daughters!Send us a textHi, Should-Heads! Mother's Day is coming up and we're discussing our favorite mother/daughter books! Some of them are the ones you'd imagine and some of them are about moms we're glad we didn't have. Like any relationship, though, it can be complicated and we discuss that, too.Use the promo code WHATYOUSHOULDREAD to get two books for the price of one with new memberships for Libro.fm. https://libro.fm/ Links mentioned in this episode:LeVar Burton to host Jeopardy! https://www.npr.org/2021/04/22/989897618/an-overjoyed-levar-burton-welcomes-chance-to-guest-host-jeopardy ...
2021-04-271h 01
Sarah's Bookshelves LiveEp. 79: Circling Back to Winter 2021 Preview Books with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)Welcome to the first Winter 2021 Circle Back Episode with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! In the Winter 2021 Book Preview (Ep. 73), Catherine and I shared our most anticipated books coming out January – March 2021. But, we often haven't read the books we share in the Preview Episodes. So, in this new series, we will "circle back" to update you on all the books we presented in the previous season's Book Preview now that we've at least attempted to read them. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you ma...
2021-03-2450 min
The Commons with Karla#4: How to Find your Community as an Introvert with KarenHas anyone else felt a shift in how they are finding community or making friends during this crazy season of COVID? Today, I am chatting with my friend Karen who I actually met during COVID through an online book club. We had a great conversation about the adjustments that we have been forced to make as all of our lives have changed in this last year. Making friends and even nurturing the current friendships that we have has become a lot more difficult than it was during life pre-COVID. Today Karen shares with us how...
2021-03-2359 min
The Same PageBookish Banter with Arianna | The Same Page Season 2, Ep. 7Welcome to The Same Page! Today I am welcoming my next guest, and chatting about all things current reads, binge watches, and most anticipated 2021 releases. Today's guest is Arianna - the proud Canadian bookstagrammer behind the account @Arianna.Reads, and the host of an Instagram book club focused on reading all types of genres while supporting authors based in Canada. Grab a drink and come chat with us! Have a book that you think we should read for the podcast? Have questions or collaboration requests? Send us an email at thesamepagepod@gmail.com Find us...
2021-02-1952 min
Sarah's Bookshelves LiveEp. 73: Winter 2021 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)Catherine and I share our most anticipated books coming out January – March 2021. Also, stay tuned for my Most Anticipated Books of Winter 2021 blog post, which is coming out soon. I'll share some of the books I talked about in this podcast, but also some that I didn't! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How we feel our 2021 reading taste (compared to the weirdness of 2020) might pan out based on the first couple releases we've read. Catherine and my...
2021-01-0653 min