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Women of DistanceHolly Ranson - Golden OpportunityHolly Ranson is fresh off of a golden-ticket-earning performance at the Tarawera 102k, where she finished fourth in a highly competitive women's race!She is also the Australian women's record holder in the 24-Hour event, silver medalist at the IAU 24 Hour World Champs last summer, and Australian women's backyard-ultra record holder!In this episode, we get to know who Holly is behind and between all of those accomplishments; as well as hear the full story of her race at Tarawera and her plans and perspectives as she prepares for her first trip to the Western...
2026-02-231h 23Women of DistanceHeather Jackson - Who You Share It WithHeather Jackson is a legend in endurance sport, who needs no introduction by way of accomplishments. What makes her most interesting and inspiring, however, is who she is amidst and between the accomplishments.This is a longer conversation as we unpack that depth, and who she's still becoming as a masters athlete in her third phase of elite competitive sport.In the first half of this episode, Lauren and Heather talk about her story of coming up in sport - from collegiate and Olympic development ice hockey to world class triathlon to...
2026-02-171h 41Women of DistanceBlack Canyon 100k - Women's Elite Field Preview (Veterans)Welcome to The Black Canyon 100k Women's Elite Field Preview - presented by SOAR Running!On Women of Distance, our race previews are different: You'll hear from a deep field of athletes including those you may already recognize, those you may not - but should, and even familiar faces who are new to this race or distance.You won't hear outside opinions, analysis, or predictions - but rather directly from each athlete: their own words, thoughts, feelings, and goals heading into the February 14th race.Because of the depth, we've split this preview...
2026-02-041h 59Women of DistanceBlack Canyon 100k - Women's Elite Field Preview (First-Timers)Welcome to The Black Canyon 100k Women's Elite Field Preview - presented by SOAR Running!On Women of Distance, our race previews are different: You'll hear from a deep field of athletes including those you may already recognize, those you may not - but should, and even familiar faces who are new to this race or distance.You won't hear outside opinions, analysis, or predictions - but rather directly from each athlete: their own words, thoughts, feelings, and goals heading into the February 14th race.Because of the depth, we've split this preview...
2026-02-041h 41Women of DistanceTina Muir - Do The Next Right Thing"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." -Arthur AsheTina Muir has worn many hats in her life: professional athlete, podcaster, author, advocate, activist, mother... she is a woman who leads by example; making a deep impact on the world and community around her by simply taking the initiative to say something, and start something.In this episode, Lauren and Tina discuss her upbringing, and where that sense of initiative came from. We talk about her career as an elite marathoner, her personal experience with Relative Energy Deficiency...
2026-01-191h 08Women of DistanceShelby Houlihan - Trail Runner?Shelby Houlihan began her 2026 season by running, and winning, two sub-ultra trail races on the past two consecutive weekends - generating a lot of interest, excitement, and questions about her entry into a new aspect of the sport.At Women of Distance we're not just here for the hot results and latest news... we're here for the depth.This is Shelby's story - her full story - in her own words.In this episode, Lauren and Shelby revisit her full trajectory through the sport, from community mile-races as a child...
2026-01-141h 37Women of DistanceOlympic Skimo, with Anna GibsonAnna Gibson drops by this week to teach us all about Skimo ahead of it's debut in the 2026 Winter Olympics next month!In this episode, Lauren and Anna discuss her entry into the sport and rapid learning curve in the lead up to qualifying for and competing in the Olympics, as well as how her trail experience and fitness translates.She explains the Olympic format specifically; the course, the rules, technique, and things to watch for... and of course we have a brief discussion on Skimo's Olympic debut as a potential template for Olympic trail...
2026-01-0732 minWomen of DistanceJess Brazeau - The Depth of a Truly Rich LifeJess Brazeau had a heck of a year in 2025 - consistently stepping into deep international competition in trail and mountain running, at a variety of different distances, and consistently proving to herself that she belongs there.But Jess isn't defined by her running alone - she's also a community builder, a conscious and connected consumer, a public lands advocate, and someone who cares deeply about making an impact on the world around her.In this episode, Lauren and Jess discuss her journey through sport - from gymnastics to rock climbing to road...
2026-01-011h 16Women of DistanceIAU 50k World Champs - And The State of Road Ultrarunning"Change comes first from saying something, then following that with action."This is a special episode featuring the women of Team USA for the 2025 50k road world championship. This is not a "preview" episode, but rather a panel discussion about the state of road-based ultrarunning under the current IAU system.The 2025 championship was scheduled to be held on December 7th in New Delhi, India. But just two weeks before the race, it was postponed due to wildly toxic air quality.This is the third consecutive year that the 50k/100k championships have been...
2025-12-041h 20Women of DistanceJade Belzberg - The Unexpected PathJade Belzberg never viewed herself as an athlete, let alone a professional - making a career out of sport. In fact even now, she describes herself as a writer, before a runner.Yet over the past year, she's raced everything from the VK to the 100k, with snowballing success - most recently, ending the year with a win at the JFK 50 Mile (the first Canadian woman to do so) and the fourth fastest time in the course's long history.In this episode, Lauren and Jade discuss her early belief that athletics were...
2025-12-011h 06Women of DistanceSarah Biehl - Fall Down and Get Back UpSarah Biehl is a marathoner turned trail and ultra athlete, who experienced early and natural success as a distance runner. She earned her OTQ standard in the marathon just shortly after college, and made a transition to ultrarunning almost immediately after running in the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials.She ran the JFK 50 Mile three years in a row, "projecting" the race and ultimately winning in 2022 with the then-fastest women's time in the race's extensive history (still, currently, the third fastest). But after that historic run, a series of changes in her life, including a cross...
2025-11-241h 10Women of DistanceCarla Molinaro - Hold It LightlyCarla Molinaro is one of the fastest ultrarunners in the world, with top finishes at many of the fastest ultramarathons in the world (50k/100k road world champs, Comrades, Two Oceans). She's also a community builder, a coach, a cake connoisseur, and currently in the chase for a WSER Golden Ticket.Carla brings a lighthearted energy to a sport she takes seriously, and in this episode she and Lauren discuss where that came from: from her history as a multi-sport athlete, to marathoner, to multi-day fast packer, to ultrarunner... Finding or creating community has...
2025-11-141h 03Women of DistanceAddie Bracy - Consistency and CuriosityAddie Bracy is fresh off of a third place finish and her fastest 100-mile race ever at the Javelina Jundred, where she earned a Golden Ticket to return for her third appearance at Western States.With a running career spanning 25-years on the track, the road, and the trails - Addie is still finding ways to learn, grow, improve, and compete at the top of the sport!In this episode, Lauren and Addie go back to her origins, where she was raised with a strong work ethic and the guiding principle that...
2025-11-101h 03Women of DistanceCourtney Coppinger - Stepping Into The UnknownYou've seen Courtney Coppinger's name everywhere this season, from the Golden Trail Series to the World Champs to the WMRA World Cup to the USATF Mountain Running Champs and more... but, you haven't heard her full story.Courtney describes the past year as a rebirth for her as a person, which has fueled the discovery of her talents in sub-ultra trail running - seeking joy as the top priority on her path.In this episode, Lauren and Courtney discuss her history as a collegiate and professional track athlete, primarily in the steeplechase...
2025-11-031h 27Women of DistanceJazmine Lowther - Cultivating ConfidenceJazmine Lowther just completed an epic summer of world class racing. In the past three months alone she raced the Speedgoat 50k (4th place), set the Supported FKT on the Grand Teton (modern route), 8 days later set the Unsupported FKT on the same route, raced OCC (8th place), and raced the Long Trail World Championship representing Canada (4th place)!In this episode, Lauren and Jazmine discuss her experience and history as a mountain athlete: from rock climbing and backcountry skiing to trail and ultra running. We talk about how those skills and experiences have...
2025-10-271h 15Women of DistanceJavelina Jundred Women's Field PreviewThe Golden Ticket chase is on, folks! This is the Javelina Jundred Mile women's field preview!Javelina is the second race of the 2026 WSER Golden Ticket series (CCC, in August, was the first), and is a notoriously fast and competitive event.In this episode, you'll hear from ten of the top women chasing their best, and one of the two tickets available in the 100 mile race.In order of appearance:-Tara Dower (00:01:53)Javelina Jype song: "Girls in the Hood", Megan...
2025-10-202h 03Women of DistanceSandi Nypaver - Life and Lessons Through Longevity in UltrarunningSandi Nypaver just won the 2025 Grindstone 100k, returning to the race where her ultrarunning career began - winning her second 100-mile race ever at the 2010 Grindstone 100 mile, at the age of 22.The full circle moment shined a light on the longevity of her career in ultra-endurance; and the stories of growth, change, and experience she's gained along the way.In this episode, Lauren and Sandi discuss her urban upbringing in Cleveland, discovering a love of nature and her place in it, running and winning the Mohican 100 mile as her first ultrarunning race...
2025-10-101h 04Women of DistanceTabor Hemming - Do What YOU Want To DoTabor Hemming is a true "trail, track, and road" athlete, most recently representing Team USA on the Short Trail team at the 2025 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships! She is also a true student of the sport, learning her way up through each race and each season, together with her husband, Eli.*Tabor and I had a great pre-race conversation that did not make it into our preview episodes due to technical difficulties. Thankfully, the post-race conversation was even better!In this episode, Lauren and Tabor discuss her early ex...
2025-10-061h 03Women of DistanceWomen of the World Champs - Short Trail TeamWelcome to Part Three of our special series featuring the Women of the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships - Team USA; presented by Summit Roasters!In this episode, you'll hear from athletes competing in the Short Trail race:-Helen Mino Faukner (00:01:47)-Jane Maus (00:09:18)-Grayson Murphy (00:20:39)-Ruby Lindquist (00:32:22)-Lindsay Allison (00:43:44)*We had a great pre-race conversation with Tabor Hemming as well - however, somewhere between recording and editing, all but a short segment of audio was completely scrambled and lost. Unfortunately, by...
2025-09-191h 01Women of DistanceWomen of the World Champs - Long Trail TeamWelcome to Part Two of our special three-part series featuring the Women of the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships - Team USA; presented by Summit Roasters!In this episode, you'll hear from athletes competing in the Long Trail race:-Jennifer Lichter (00:01:47)-Allison Baca (00:22:44)-Shea Aquilano (00:33:30)-Klaire Rhodes (00:40:58)-Emily Schmitz (00:52:53)After listening, check out our "Women of the World Champs Playlist", curated personally by Team USA, at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5No7BxLyxBsNkOInkA7gNY?si=IA6dcvEySbaKOLhY6KPLDw&pi...
2025-09-171h 02Women of DistanceWomen of the World Champs - VK and Classic TeamsWelcome to our special three-part series featuring the Women of the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships - Team USA; presented by Summit Roasters!In episode one, you'll hear from athletes competing in the Vertical and Classic races:-Anna Gibson (00:01:48): Doubling in the Vertical AND Classic.-Jess Brazeau (00:12:53): Vertical-Hillary Allen (00:26:55): Vertical-Sydney Petersen (00:44:20): Vertical-Courtney Coppinger (00:56:00): Classic-Allie Mclaughlin (01:10:06): ClassicAnd find our "Women of the World Champs Playlist", curated personally by Team USA, at: https://open.spotify.com...
2025-09-151h 27Women of DistanceLotti Brinks - A Rising Tide Lifts All ShipsLotti Brinks is fresh off one of the best races of her career at the 2025 CCC by UTMB, where she placed 6th female in surely the deepest and most competitive women's field ever assembled for this event.AND, Lotti is so much more - with a full and abundant life around her professional running career, that she's cultivated intentionally over time.In this episode, Lauren and Lotti discuss her origins in the sport, growing up in Germany and the opportunities that running opened for her to attend college in the U.S...
2025-09-091h 08Women of DistanceKaytlyn Gerbin - "I don't know if this is possible, but I'd like to try"Kaytlyn Gerbin is a legend of mountain, trail, and ultra running; a literal trailblazer for women in sport, leading by example and demonstrating what's possible if you're willing to try.She's been competing at the top of the sport for close to a decade, but recently took a full two years away from racing to undergo a major hip surgery and give birth to her daughter!The ultra-landscape has changed in that time, and Kaytlyn herself has changed as well.In this episode, Lauren and Kaytlyn discuss...
2025-09-041h 29Women of DistanceHaley Heinrich - Freedom, Confidence, and Joy in the White MountainsHaley Heinrich is a dominant sub-ultra trail and mountain runner based in New Hampshire, with an unconventional path to elite racing.While running is a common thread throughout her story, it served many different purposes along the way.In this episode, Lauren and Haley discuss her challenging childhood, and the role running played in seeking freedoms, building confidence, and also developing into a burden and expectation.She walked away from the sport for an extended period of time, and only later rediscovered her love of the mountains and their community through hiking...
2025-08-291h 20Women of DistanceKristen Schindler - Mental Performance for Endurance AthletesKristen Schindler is an elite trail and ultrarunner, run coach, and a mental performance consultant with a Master's degree in Sport and Performance psychology.In this episode, Lauren and Kristen discuss her personal history and relationship with running from a young teen looking for an anchor in a turbulent time, to a high performing collegiate athlete, to a love of the freedom of trail and ultrarunning.We discuss her connection with the community running has given her, and how that evolved into pursuing her secondary education and developing a career in Mental...
2025-08-1453 minWomen of DistanceEmma Cook-Clarke: Spartan to Sky Running to Skimo to Speedgoat 50kEmma Cook-Clarke is fresh off of a second place finish at the Speedgoat 50k, "the hardest 50k in the U.S.", where the full women's podium ran under the previous course record. Although she's no stranger to the mountains, this was Emma's first 50k race!In this episode, Lauren and Emma discuss her fascinating background growing up in the Canadian Rockies, traveling abroad as a young adult and discovering her purpose, her 10-year career as a firefighter, and ultimately leaving that career with support from Arc'teryx to pursue a full time athletic career that...
2025-07-311h 05Women of DistanceKaylee Frederick - From Breaking Age Records to Breaking Course RecordsKaylee Frederick ran her first ultra marathon at 14 years old, her first 100 miler at 16, became the youngest finisher in history at Badwater 135 at 18 years old, and at 20 years old will be the youngest competitor at this year's IAU 24 Hour World Championship.In this episode, Lauren and Kaylee discuss her earliest interest in running, her relatable curiosity in exploring her limits, perceptions and misperceptions from inside and outside the community, the importance of coaching and mental health support, and her evolution from "finisher" to "competitor".We also discuss her recent experience at this...
2025-07-231h 12Women of DistanceCaitlin Fielder - Choosing Opportunity Over PerfectionCaitlin Fielder is a master of sub-ultra trail and mountain running, now fresh off of her first 100 mile race at Western States where she finished 8th... a race she wasn't sure she could finish when she first lined up.In this episode, Lauren and Caitlin discuss growing up in New Zealand, playing a variety of sports except running - in fact she didn't discover her talent for running until adulthood. Caitlin has been a marine scientist, a boxer, and a full time artist before developing a career as a professional runner; a career that...
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What's On Your MindA Jam-Packed Monday (07-14-25)Scott Hennen returns to the mic with a loaded edition of What's On Your Mind, blending tech innovation, national politics, smoky frustrations, and a healthy helping of North Dakota pride. He kicks off reflecting on his recent solo-hosting stint, explains what really happened with co-host Kevin's mysterious "disappearance," and launches into a vibrant lineup of guest interviews and political insights. Highlights include: A deep dive into North Dakota’s role as the epicenter of ag tech innovation, featuring Senator Terry Wanzek and Grand Farm visionary Greg Tehven. A grassroots-level explanation of how Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) are transforming local bu...
2025-07-141h 35Women of DistanceIda Nilsson - Highs and Lows of the Western States 100Ida Nilsson is a professional trail and ultra runner from Sweden, fresh off of her third top 10 placement at the Western States 100. At 44 years old, she pushed the front of the women's race for 80 miles before ultimately finishing 4th overall and the only master's athlete in the top 10.In this episode, Lauren and Ida discuss her long history of elite competition in this sport, from track and cross country as a child and collegiate athlete, to discovering trail and ultra running in her 30s; cultivating success by learning from others and taking her time...
2025-07-091h 01Women of DistanceGrayson Murphy - Track, Trail, Road, and... Ultra Runner!Grayson Murphy is a professional runner-of-all-trades: a multi-time World and US Mountain Running Champion, Olympic Trials steeplechaser, Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier, and now a newly minted ultrarunner with her 5th place finish at the Broken Arrow 46k!She's also newly diagnosed with an auto-immune disease that's had a big impact on her training and racing over the past two years. In this episode, Lauren and Grayson talk about her quick and powerful rise in the sport, how her unconventional path to professional running (and sponsorship) on track, trail, and road paved the...
2025-07-0550 minWomen of DistanceSarah Jones - Triumphant Return to RacingSarah Jones is a professional runner (supported by Brooks) with a long list of accomplishments to her name; including running the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials, representing Team USA at the 50k and 100k world road championships, and winning the historic JFK 50 Mile.A new mom, and making her return to racing after injury, surgery, pregnancy, and postpartum, Sarah just jumped into the Twisted Fork 68k in Utah, where she finished second amidst a strong podium of fellow mother runners (Careth Arnold and Lauren Puretz)!In this episode, Lauren and Sarah...
2025-06-301h 04Women of DistanceWestern States 100 Women's Field Preview - Part TwoWelcome to Part Two of a special Western States 100 series featuring athletes of the 2025 elite women's field!In this episode, you'll hear from athletes who are lining for their first swing at Western States, and in some cases, their first 100 mile, earning their entry via Golden Ticket or the lottery.In order of recording, Part Two pre-race interviews (and personal hype song choice) include:-Fiona Pascall (01:28)"Neighborhood", Zed Bias-Tara Dower (17:40)"Independent", Webbie
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LAST MEAL with Tom NashGreg Lukianoff's LAST MEALIs free speech under attack? In this episode of Last Meal, I sit down with Greg Lukianoff—lawyer, author, and president of FIRE—to discuss the rise of cancel culture, the psychology of censorship, and why free expression is critical to a functioning democracy. We talk about the impact of ideological conformity, the growing fragility in institutions, and what happens when we silence dissent instead of engaging with it.Discover Greg’s unique approach, 'constructive pessimism' or 'Russian optimism,' as a means to achieve happiness. Learn about his passion for his choice of Last M...
2025-06-1728 minLAST MEAL with Tom NashGreg Lukianoff's LAST MEALIs free speech under attack? In this episode of Last Meal, I sit down with Greg Lukianoff—lawyer, author, and president of FIRE—to discuss the rise of cancel culture, the psychology of censorship, and why free expression is critical to a functioning democracy. We talk about the impact of ideological conformity, the growing fragility in institutions, and what happens when we silence dissent instead of engaging with it.Discover Greg’s unique approach, 'constructive pessimism' or 'Russian optimism,' as a means to achieve happiness. Learn about his passion for his choice of Last M...
2025-06-1728 minWomen of DistanceWestern States 100 Women's Field Preview - Part OneWelcome to Part One of a special Western States 100 two-part series featuring athletes of the 2025 the elite women's field!In this episode, you'll hear from athletes who have been here before and are returning for another shot at the oldest, and most competitive, 100 mile foot race in the U.S.!Purely in order of recording, Part One pre-race interviews (and personal hype song choice) include:-Riley Brady (01:29)"Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys", Willie Nelson
2025-06-162h 07Women of DistanceRachel Entrekin - The Queen of CocodonaRachel Entrekin is a highly accomplished ultra-marathoner specializing in 100mile and multi-day racing. Most recently, she's been dubbed the Queen of Cocodona as she became the first person to win the Cocodona 250 Mile twice, in back to back years, as well as the first female to break 70-hours in the race... by a lot. Rachel was not only the first female in this year's race, but 4th place overall in a tight race for the podium in the final miles.In this episode, Lauren and Rachel discuss her origins in the sport - from...
2025-06-071h 26Women of DistanceHannah Allgood - Don't Give Up On Yourself or Your DreamsHannah Allgood has consistently been on the rise since her entry into the sport - now establishing herself as a force to be reckoned with across any distance and any surface.In the past year alone, she's won the mountainous Eiger Ultra Trail 100k, 2nd at the flat and fast Javelina 100mile, and most recently topping the podium at the Canyons 50k - just part of her build up to the Western States 100mile this Summer.None of that has come by accident or by luck.In this episode, Lauren...
2025-05-071h 00Women of DistanceAnna Gibson - Doing It Her Way, On the Track and On the TrailsAnna Gibson is a professional track and trail runner - finding a balance between passions for both and by all measures, succeeding!Last year, Anna competed in both the Olympic Trials on the track (1500m) and the Golden Trail World Series (5th female overall in the series), among many other fun adventures, and found a lot of joy and fulfillment along the way.She most recently kicked off her 2025 season at Gorge Waterfalls 30k where she was 1st female, 2nd outright, and set a new course record.In this episode, La...
2025-05-0253 minWomen of DistanceAllison Baca - From Triathlon to Trail to Topping PodiumsAllison Baca is fresh off of two commanding 50k wins and course records to begin her year: first at the Black Canyon 50k in February and most recently at the Desert Rats 50k two weeks ago (where she also finished 3rd outright)!In this episode, Lauren and Allison discuss her history with sport - the pressures of competition as a collegiate track and cross country runner, finding post-collegiate success in triathlon and cycling, rediscovering joy in running via the trails - as well as how community has been a foundation for her in all...
2025-04-2555 minWomen of DistancePart Two with Jane Maus - Sports Nutrition for (female) Endurance AthletesWelcome back to a special two-part series with Jane Maus, professional trail runner with La Sportiva and registered dietitian with Mountain Sports Nutrition!In episode two, Lauren and Jane put on their professional hats for a discussion about sports nutrition for endurance athletes, and for female bodies specifically. We discuss fueling your full day, including workouts and races, recovery, the importance of hydration, and why nutrition is such an important aspect for athletes to give effort and attention to.We also touch on Jane's successful race at Lake Sonoma 50...
2025-04-181h 09Women of DistancePart One with Jane Maus - The woman, the athlete, the dietitianWelcome to a special two-part series with Jane Maus, professional trail runner with La Sportiva and registered dietitian with Mountain Sports Nutrition!In episode one, we get to know Jane herself, and how her personal and professional passions have intertwined over time - including her own challenges with nutrition, injury, and purpose - and how she's ultimately fit the pieces of the puzzle together to find success, joy, and fulfillment in sport, career, and life.Then come back next week for episode two, where we'll have a full length...
2025-04-111h 03LAST MEAL with Tom NashAndrew Gold's LAST MEALWhat drives people to the extreme? Andrew Gold shares his insights on the existential battle with mortality, the pursuit of purpose, and the resilience needed in the tumultuous world of freelance journalism. Andrew and I discuss his experiences investigating cults, criminals, and controversial figures. We dive into the psychology of deception, the ethics of storytelling, and the challenge of reporting on the world’s most unsettling subjects while maintaining objectivity.From recounting his memorable documentary experiences in UFO hotspots and facing dangerous exorcists in Argentina to navigating the culture wars, Andrew leaves no stone un...
2025-04-0528 minLAST MEAL with Tom NashAndrew Gold's LAST MEALWhat drives people to the extreme? Andrew Gold shares his insights on the existential battle with mortality, the pursuit of purpose, and the resilience needed in the tumultuous world of freelance journalism. Andrew and I discuss his experiences investigating cults, criminals, and controversial figures. We dive into the psychology of deception, the ethics of storytelling, and the challenge of reporting on the world’s most unsettling subjects while maintaining objectivity.From recounting his memorable documentary experiences in UFO hotspots and facing dangerous exorcists in Argentina to navigating the culture wars, Andrew leaves no stone un...
2025-04-0528 minWomen of DistanceFiona Pascall - Chianti Ultra-Trail ChampionGet to know Fiona Pascall, who is most recently the women's champion of the Chianti Ultra-Trail 120k where she executed a strong and consistent performance against a very talented women's field - ultimately earning both a Golden Ticket entry to Western States in 2025, as well as entry to UTMB in 2025 and 2026.In this episode, Lauren and Fiona discuss her younger years, growing up under the wing of her sister Beth Pascall (2021 Western States Champion), struggling with the pain of a chronic injury, discovering her own path to endurance sport, and her trajectory to elite...
2025-04-041h 04LAST MEAL with Tom NashKathleen Stock's LAST MEALIn this episode of 'Last Meal,' Kathleen Stock, an accomplished writer and former academic, shares her journey from the trenches of philosophy academia to becoming a public intellectual. Stock discusses her favorite last meal, reflects on the dramatic pivot in her career due to her controversial views on women's rights, and offers incisive thoughts on the perils of tribalism, the pursuit of balance in life, and the flawed simplicity of formulaic living. With humor and deep introspection, Kathleen reveals her coping mechanisms and philosophies, teaching us about resilience, autonomy, and the art of living a meaningful life.
2025-03-2926 minWomen of DistanceGeorgia Porter - The Fastest Known Time on the Arizona TrailGeorgia Porter is an accomplished road, trail, and ultra athlete who recently set the female Fastest Known Time on the Arizona Trail - covering the 817 miles and 113,537ft of elevation gain from Utah to Mexico in 16 days, 22 hours, and 6 minutes.The adventure was life-changing. In this episode, we uncover Georgia's origin story as a non-runner in a family of elite runners, to uncovering a talent for the marathon, a passion for trails, and ultimately a drive to uncover the truths that ultra-distance teaches.We take a deep dive into the...
2025-03-241h 17LAST MEAL with Tom NashRichard Dawkins' LAST MEALAre we alone in the universe? In this highly anticipated episode of 'Last Meal,' I journey to the historic city of Oxford to meet one of the most influential evolutionary biologists of our time, Professor Richard Dawkins. Author of The Selfish Gene and prolific thought leader, Richard discusses with me the mysteries of our existence, the future of human intelligence, and why he believes truth matters more than comfort. We explore the clash between science and religion, the limits of human perception, and the biggest questions to which he regrets never living to learn the answers.
2025-03-2226 minWomen of DistanceAbby Hall - In the Golden Ticket ChaseAbby Hall, professional runner with Adidas Terrex, joins us just a few days before lining up at the Chianti Ultra Trail 120k where she'll be making her second run for a Golden Ticket this year!Abby joined the podcast for a short, pre-race interview before the Black Canyon 100k - where she ran for a strong and impressive fifth place finish, coming less than 2 minutes shy of a Golden Ticket position.(You can find that pre-race interview here, for some more context on Abby's intentions and motivations for the 2025 season: https://open...
2025-03-181h 03Women of DistanceHenriette Albon - Transgrancanaria Champion and the Journey to Get ThereHenriette Albon, joins the Women of Distance Podcast shortly after claiming a strong victory at the Transgrancanaria Classic 126k - where she won the women's race by more than one hour, and placed 12th outright, in her longest (and possibly strongest) race to date!In this episode, Lauren and Henriette discuss the impact of her childhood experiences with sport, her drive for mastery, her experience as an elite OCR and Skimo athlete, and how that has shaped her passion and dedication to trail and ultrarunning. Henriette shares her "coming up" story in...
2025-03-061h 13Women of DistanceHelen Mino Faukner - The Tarawera 102k and Seeking Joy As the Path to SuccessHelen Mino Faukner is a professional trail runner from California, who most recently competed in the Tarawera 102k where she finished 4th female and earned her second Golden Ticket. (And ultimately, turned down her Ticket for the second time!)In this episode, Lauren and Helen discuss her origin story in the sport, and the importance of finding joy in the pursuit regardless of talent or results. Helen outlines her well-planned path upward in both distance and level of competition, and her interest in exploring different types of events; as well as knowing herself well...
2025-02-241h 09Women of DistanceRiley Brady - Climbing to the Top of a Deeply Competitive LandscapeFresh off of two back to back commanding victories at the Javelina 100 mile and the Black Canyon 100k, Riley Brady is indisputably coming into their own as a top competitor in a rapidly evolving sport - as we've seen records fall nearly every time a race is run, and elite fields deepening across the board, Riley has consistently been there for it, and continuing to climb race by race by race.In this episode, Lauren and Riley discuss their origins in the sport and how the landscape has changed over time. We discuss Riley's...
2025-02-2054 minWomen of DistanceAlyssa Clark - Breaking the 24-Hour Barrier at HURT 100Alyssa Clark is a professional trail and mountain athlete, who most recently became the first female in history to run under 24-hours at the HURT 100 mile in Hawaii. One of the toughest 100-milers in the world, with over 24,000ft of elevation gain through the rooty singletrack trails in Honolulu - Alyssa broke the long standing course record, running 23:26.In this episode, Lauren and Alyssa discuss her history with the HURT 100 race and the local community, her growth and development over time as an ultrarunner, and cultivating confidence through experience, community, and a strong support...
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The Dr. Doug ShowDoctor’s Guide: Build Strong Bones with Resistance Training in 2025 [QNA]In this rare live interview, Dr. Doug Lucas, Dr. Nick Trubee, and Lauren Cramer discuss the development of a new exercise program focused on bone health. They explore the importance of resistance training, overcoming fears associated with weight lifting, and the significance of progressive overload. The discussion also covers the LIFTMOR trials, the role of cardio, the use of weighted vests, essential equipment for beginners, and the importance of impact training. The conversation concludes with insights on vibration plates and their effectiveness in enhancing muscle activation.BONE HEALTH🩺⚡️ *INTERESTED IN OUR OPTIMAL BONE HEALTH PROGRAM?* Click the link below to speak w...
2025-02-1142 minWomen of DistancePart Two: 2025 Black Canyon 100k Women's Race PreviewPart Two: The First Timers
These women are bringing depth and experience to their first time racing the Black Canyon 100k - Here to test themselves against the competition this event has to offer!
*As part of our interviews, we asked each athlete for their favorite pre-race hype song... be sure to read to the end of the show notes for your own playlist from the front of the pack!
In this episode, you'll hear from:
-Mary Denholm (00:01:35)
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2025-02-041h 27Women of DistancePart One: 2025 Black Canyon 100k Women's Race PreviewPart One: The Veterans
These women have had their feet on the Black Canyon course before, and are coming back for another throw down in the desert!
*As part of our interviews, we asked each athlete for their favorite pre-race hype song... be sure to read to the end of the show notes for your own playlist from the front of the pack!
In this episode, you'll hear from:
-Emkay Sullivan (00:01:53)
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-Heather Jackson (00:05:47)
www.instagram.com/hjacksonracing
2025-02-031h 31Women of DistanceEmkay Sullivan - From Roads to Trails and Back AgainEmkay Sullivan is a professional trail runner with a long list of accomplishments in both sub-ultra and ultra competition. Most recently however, she took to the roads in the New York City Marathon, where she won the women's field of the mass start event! She had such a good time that she's coming straight back for another World Marathon Major, lining up with the pro-field of the 2025 Boston Marathon!
In this episode, Lauren and Emkay discuss her origin story in cross country and track, post-collegiate competition in the marathon and the 2020 Olympic Trials, and...
2025-01-201h 31Women of DistanceLauren Jones - From the Mid-Pack to the Front of the PackLauren Jones is an elite ultra-marathoner with a broad range of experience covering everything from the Georgia Death Race to Cruel Jewel, Pinhoti, Leadville, Western States, Cocodona 250 (just to name a FEW), to most recently leading the strongest field of U.S. women in history at the Desert Solstice 24-hour!
In this episode, Lauren and Lauren discuss her entry into the sport as a curious mid-packer seeking adventure and experience, to one of the fastest women in the U.S. in the 100-mile and 24-hour formats. We discuss her experience at the 2024 Desert Solstice...
2025-01-061h 09Women of DistanceRobyn Lesh - Life Experience Through Running ExperienceRobyn Lesh is a professional trail runner who has been consistently on the rise through the past three years, most recently running her first 50-mile race at the JFK 50 Mile, where she placed 4th, running 6:21, in the fastest and most competitive women's field in race history.
In this episode, Lauren and Robyn discuss her origin story from a child who thought she wasn't capable of running, to a competitive high school and collegiate sailor, to trail running as a mode of exploration and discovery, and ultimately to elite competition.
Robyn takes the...
2024-12-301h 30Women of DistanceShea Aquilano - On the Rise in Trail and UltraShea Aquilano is an elite trail and ultra runner, who at the age of 23 can already be considered a veteran of the sport. She boasts an impressive resume of top finishes at some of the country's most competitive races, in distances from the 50 mile to the 100 mile, including representing Team USA at the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships!
She ended a busy 2024 in epic fashion with a win at the Jackson County 100k in her home state of Indiana - and finding out mid-race that her name was drawn in the Western States lottery!
2024-12-211h 00Women of DistanceLauren Hagans - Professional MarathonerLauren Hagans has spent the past five years as a professional athlete for Hoka on the NAZ Elite team, excelling in distances from the 5k to the marathon, and everything in between - most recently finishing as 5th American in a deep field (including the current women's world record) at the Chicago Marathon.
In this episode, Lauren and Lauren discuss her beginnings in team sports and as a classical pianist, to finding her joy in running and on the track specifically, and how that eventually evolved into success in the longer distances. Lauren has...
2024-12-161h 15Women of DistanceJulie Hamulecki - Canadian Record Holder in the 100k & 100mileJulie Hamulecki is an elite Canadian ultramarathoner, who recently claimed the win and the women's Canadian record for the 100 mile distance, running 13:32:07 at the Tunnel Hill 100 in November. That also makes her the second fastest North American female in history; second only to the standing world record holder... all on her FIRST try at this distance!
In this episode, Lauren and Julie discuss her history as a figure skater and classical pianist, and her unconventional entry into competitive running in her 30s. Julie's first marathon attempt exposed an underlying health condition, that she's been wo...
2024-12-071h 05
Women of DistanceJulie Hamulecki - Canadian Record Holder in the 100k & 100mileJulie Hamulecki is an elite Canadian ultramarathoner, who recently claimed the win and the women's Canadian record for the 100 mile distance, running 13:32:07 at the Tunnel Hill 100 in November. That also makes her the second fastest North American female in history; second only to the standing world record holder... all on her FIRST try at this distance!
In this episode, Lauren and Julie discuss her history as a figure skater and classical pianist, and her unconventional entry into competitive running in her 30s. Julie's first marathon attempt exposed an underlying health condition, that she's been...
2024-12-021h 08
Women of DistanceHolly Benner : Pro-Triathlete Turned Trail and Ultra RunnerHolly Benner has worn many hats in her athletic career - from competitive and collegiate swimmer, to Olympic development rower, to a successful career as a professional triathlete, and now as an emerging trail and ultrarunner!
In this episode, Lauren and Holly discuss her unconventional path as an elite athlete at so many different sports across her athletic career; what she learned and how she grew through the process of each; how she found balance between a career and athletics; her path into full time work as a performance coach; why she left triathlon...
2024-11-271h 13Women of DistanceWhitney RichmanWhitney Richman is a beast of the east, who has been dominating the east coast ultrarunning scene for the better part of the past 15 years - including, most recently, her second win at West Virginia's Rim to River 100 mile!
In this episode, Lauren and Whitney discuss her unconventional path into running and ultrarunning, her love of the community where she found acceptance and belonging, the changes and challenges of growing a family and balancing motherhood with training and competition, and the exciting adventures she still has ahead before year's end!
Please en...
2024-11-121h 18
Squawk on the StreetSOTS 2nd Hour: Fed Decision Day + A Deep Dive with the CEOs of Arm, Ralph Lauren, and Zillow 11/07/24Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, and David Faber – alongside Jim Cramer at the top of the hour – broke down the latest for stocks ahead of another Fed decision on rates. The CEOs of Arm and Zillow joined the team to exclusively talk results and their outlook for 2025. Also in focus: recession odds according to CNBC’s latest Fed Survey, plus deep dives into the numbers giving Ralph Lauren and Warner Brothers shares a boost. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer
2024-11-0742 min
Women of DistanceRachel TomajczykRachel Tomajczyk is a professional trail and mountain runner, currently thriving in the sub-ultra distances with a 10th place finish in the Golden Trail World Series, 2nd place finish in the U.S. Mountain Running Champs, and 3rd at the US Half Marathon Trail Championships just to name a few from this season alone!
In this episode, Lauren and Rachel discuss her journey from high school and collegiate cross country and track, to the roads, to the trails, and all of the life and experience woven in along the way.
Rachel is an athlete led...
2024-11-041h 17
Women of DistanceMeg EckertFresh off the Backyard Ultra Satellite World Champs, where she was The Assist for the United States, and set a new women's world best for yards completed - Meg Eckert has had a huge year of 100, 200, 300+ mile racing!
In this episode, Lauren and Meg discuss her 2024 racing calendar which has included 3x 100 mile races, 3x backyard ultras, 3x multi-day events, topping out with an overall win and 526.3 miles at 6 Days in the Dome... and isn't over yet!
Meg shares what goes into training, racing, and recovering from these kind of events, and...
2024-10-281h 22
Women of DistanceLauren PuretzLauren Puretz is an elite trailrunner, full time OB/GYN, mother of two, and currently topping podiums in a wide range of races from 20k to 100 mile, flat and fast to steep and technical!
In this episode, Lauren and Lauren discuss the wild year she's had - not only in running and competing, but in her professional life as well. We chat about how she found the sport, and ultimately trail and ultrarunning; the challenges of juggling training, work, family, and a marriage; how she's thriving in her "master's era"; and the balance of...
2024-10-211h 18
Women of DistanceCareth Arnold"Mom strength" personified - Careth Arnold is an elite ultramarathon runner, fresh off of winning and setting a women's new course record at the Bear 100 Mile!
In this episode, Lauren and Careth discuss her journey into running and ultra-running as a new mom, testing herself on the trails and in elite competition, working with the challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, nursing, full-time motherhood, and training/competing as an elite athlete.
Please enjoy; and like, follow, and share to stay in the loop on each new episode!
2024-10-141h 13
Women of DistanceJen St. Jean"Faster as a master" - Jen St. Jean has been competing in track and cross country since 8th grade; with a career that spans NCAA Division 1 competition, post-collegiate Olympic Development, and world class Master's competition, including being a member of the World Record setting 4x800m relay team (women's age 45-49)!
She holds Master's age PRs of 4:37 in the 1500m and 2:17 in the 800m, while just this past weekend she beat her college PR in the 6k (23:23) at the Paul Short Invitational - running 22:54 at 49 years old.
In th...
2024-10-071h 24
Women of DistanceJen St. Jean"Faster as a master" - Jen St. Jean has been competing in track and cross country since 8th grade; with a career that spans NCAA Division 1 competition, post-collegiate Olympic Development, and world class Master's competition, including being a member of the World Record setting 4x800m relay team (women's age 45-49)!
She holds Master's age PRs of 4:37 in the 1500m and 2:17 in the 800m, while just this past weekend she beat her college PR in the 6k (23:23) at the Paul Short Invitational - running 22:54 at 49 years old.
In this...
2024-10-071h 37
Women of DistanceSabrina StanleySabrina Stanley has been a force on the trails since she first discovered ultra-running nearly 10 years ago. In that time, she rose quickly from beginner to champion - landing wins, podiums, and course records at some of the most competitive and well known races in the world.
(Western States, Hurt 100, Hardrock, Grand Raid, and UTMB just to name a few.)
From the outside looking in, you would never know that while achieving impressive results on paper, she'd been privately dealing with misdiagnosed mystery pain since 2021.
In this episode, Lauren and...
2024-09-301h 11
Women of DistanceTraci FalboTraci Falbo has done it all - world championship teams, Western States, the Grand Slam, marathon finishes in all 50 states+, mountains, tracks, 24-hour racing, a 48-hour American Record, and more!
In this episode, Lauren and Traci discuss her entry into sport as a method for weight loss, how that evolved step by step into marathon and ultra-running, finding her niche in long distance, and how a difficult knee injury has changed her perspective and the way she competes today.
Please enjoy; and like, follow, and share to stay in...
2024-09-231h 04
Women of DistanceTara WarrenTara Warren is one race away from becoming the first woman to complete the Rocky Mountain Slam since 2016.
That's a total of four 100mile races in the Rocky Mountains, across four months of the Summer, culminating with The Bear 100 in Utah at the end of September! (She also successfully completed the Bighorn 100, the Hardrock 100, and the Wasatch 100 as the first three events.)
Only 12 women have EVER completed the Rocky Mountain Slam before her.
In this episode, Lauren and Tara discuss the training, the fueling, and the story of each race...
2024-09-161h 27
Women of DistanceMary DenholmMary Denholm is a woman on fire - fresh off a summer spent racing and winning the entire Leadville Trail Series (Leadville Trail Marathon, Silver Rush 50, and Leadville 100mile), including running the second fastest time in course history in her debut 100!
Despite this being her first season of racing trail and ultra, her transition has been intentional, well planned, and long awaited.
In this episode, Lauren and Mary discuss her history in the sport; including quitting on running several times in her younger years, a strong career in road...
2024-09-091h 16
Women of DistanceAvery MatthewsAvery Matthews is on the cusp of becoming the only woman to complete the 2024 Grand Slam of Ultrarunning!
Actually, the only woman since 2022 - and one of only 60 female finishers since the challenge began in 1986.
Yet only a few years ago, she turned down a friend's invitation to run a local 5k because she thought it was too far!
In this episode, Lauren and Avery talk about her rapid progression from 5k to the challenge of running four of the country's oldest 100 mile races in a single...
2024-09-021h 13
Women of DistanceAmy WatsonAmy Watson is the queen of ultra-speed!
A field hockey and lacrosse player, turned marathoner - she began running ultra-distances in her early 40s, and now lays claim to numerous wins and course records at all distances from 50k to 100 mile! But her path to the top was neither easy nor linear.
In this episode, Lauren and Amy talk about her journey to success: including struggles with her health and family life, multiple failures to complete the 100 mile distance, learning, seeking help, finding community, pursuing joy; and how she...
2024-08-2656 min
Women of DistanceAri HendrixAri Hendrix is an elite marathoner, fresh off the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials, with an inspiring story of hard work, determination, failures, successes, and growth - in the sport and in life.
Over more than 10 years, she worked her way (one small step at a time) from a 3:57 marathoner, to a multi-year project to break 3 hours, to missing the standard for the 2020 Trials, and finding belief to work for the new (much faster) 2024 Trials standard.
In this episode, Lauren and Ari discuss that journey: what she has learned - about...
2024-08-191h 02
Women of DistanceNicole MonetteNicole Monette is one of the fastest female 100 mile athletes in history.
She's had success as a marathoner, a trail runner, and a road-ultra athlete on the world stage - while at the same time she's also a mother of three, a full time physical therapist, and running coach!
In this episode, Lauren and Nicole chat about balancing an elite career and all of the life that intertwines between the miles, her path both to and from professional sponsorship, and her changing and evolving motivations for running and competing at a high...
2024-08-121h 08
Women of DistanceCourtney OlsenWe welcome Courtney Olson BACK to the Women of Distance Podcast!
Courtney is a professional runner with Hoka, and the unsung hero of the 2024 Comrades Marathon - where she recently placed 3rd female overall and top American outright, in an Up year (that's 4000+ feet of elevation gain) and her first time racing the event!
Courtney is both a marathon and ultra athlete, with an affinity for road running: she has represented the United States on three(+) IAU world championship teams in the road 50k and 100k, owns a 2:36 marathon PR, and has run within striking...
2024-08-051h 26
Women of DistanceTara DowerTara Dower is an East-Coast based runner, who has been on fire over the past couple years; exploring -and dominating- all surfaces and all distances from the road marathon to the 100 mile to long-trail FKTs!
In this episode, Lauren and Tara chat about her origins in the sport, what inspires the races and projects she pursues, what she's learning along the way, and take a deeper dive into her most recent race: The Hardrock 100 mile, one of the hardest courses in the country, where she took 4th female overall!
We also spend...
2024-07-291h 06
Women of DistanceJana FridrichovaWelcome to episode two!
In this episode, we're chatting with East Coast trail crusher, Jana Fridrichova!
With an impressive stack of podiums from fast ultras to gnarly courses, it was a real treat to chat with Jana about her full story - where she started, how big challenges in her personal life led to big change - personally and athletically, and where she now draws inspiration to face some of the most difficult races in the country.
This one is sure to inspire and fill your soul!
Please...
2024-07-221h 03
Women of DistanceThe Revival Episode! Catching Up with Devon YankoWelcome to Women of Distance - the revival!
In 2021, elite marathon and ultra runner Devon Yanko started the original Women of Distance podcast (linked below) in an effort to bring attention to women in the sport whose stories and accomplishments were under-shared, under-reported, and deserved attention!
Inspired by her example, the podcast is back - now hosted by Lauren Cramer (much-less-elite marathon and ultra-runner, and running coach).
In this episode, Lauren and Devon chat about inspiration behind the original project, and for the revival; as well as where the running...
2024-07-071h 12
The Will Cramer Show#93 Football Program Updates: Northridge and Bremen + Penn's Lauren Walsh Indiana All Star + Concord's Jaron Thomas Commits to PurdueNorthridge Raider football update with head coach Chad Eppley (1:02-22:43). 2024 Northridge college football commits (1:37-3:33). 2025 Northridge players college football prospects (3:41-6:35). Offseason workouts (6:48-8:21). Position battles heating up (8:41-10:45). Key summer events (10:53-16:03). Coaching staff changes (16:14-17:44). Schematic tweaks (17:55-18:21). Early glance at the 2024 schedule (18:27-22:30). Bremen Lion football update with head coach Jordan Leeper (22:50-36:33). 2024/2025 recruiting (23:18-25:34). Offseason workouts (25:42-26:44). Position battles looming (27:02-28:45). Key summer events (29:05-30:10). Coaching staff changes (30:26-30:46). Schematic tweaks (31:02-31:58). Quick glance at the 2024 schedule (32:06-36:18). Will interviews Penn's Lauren Walsh (36:40-45:10). Lauren discusses how Penn helped her to become the player/person...
2024-06-1153 min
St. Norbert College Music Department Sound CloudChoices from Da un Codice Lauren-Buch del Cinquecento (16th Century Anonymous Composer)SNC Music Department presents: a Faculty Artist Series featuring Dr. Christopher Cramer, guitar (2024).
2024-03-2304 min
My Dad Stole My LimelightTaj Ruler and Kelsey Cramer on it never being the wrong time to embrace and discover your full selfConnect with MDSML: -Join the mailing list for weekly queer joy! mdsml.substack.com -Connect with Lauren! laurendeborah.substack.com -Email the pod! mydadstolemylimelight@gmail.com -LGBTQIA+ resources Listeners! I have my first couple double-interview! I am so very grateful to my guests, Taj Ruler (she/they) and Kelsey Cramer (she/her), for sharing their stories of discovering their love — which resulted in finding their true selves too. This episode is literally the love story of my dreams, holy moly, a rom-com could never compete. Side note! I h...
2023-08-011h 07My Dad Stole My LimelightTaj Ruler and Kelsey Cramer on it never being the wrong time to embrace and discover your full selfConnect with MDSML: -Join the mailing list for weekly queer joy! mdsml.substack.com -Connect with Lauren! laurendeborah.substack.com -Email the pod! mydadstolemylimelight@gmail.com -LGBTQIA+ resources Listeners! I have my first couple double-interview! I am so very grateful to my guests, Taj Ruler (she/they) and Kelsey Cramer (she/her), for sharing their stories of discovering their love — which resulted in finding their true selves too. This episode is literally the love story of my dreams, holy moly, a rom-com could never compete. Side note! I h...
2023-08-011h 07
ON THE ROAD with MR CA WINEPoseidon’s Trident, Acacia Wood, boutiquey Napa Cab, Ralph Lauren, 27 Fathoms, the Panama Canal and interview with Kari Auringer, winemaker at the Silver Trident Winery in Napa.Poseidon’s Trident, Acacia Wood, boutiquey Napa Cab, Ralph Lauren, 27 Fathoms, the Panama Canal and interview with Kari Auringer, winemaker at the Silver Trident Winery in Napa. ON THE ROAD with mrCAwine is about California’s cool, aspirational lifestyle and awesome wines hosted by Chuck Cramer, a California native, living in London and is the Director of European sales & marketing, Terlato Wines. This is a wine journey covering the hottest topics in the business of California wine, chatting along the way with the people who work in wine, and make it all happen. This week’s episode includes an interv...
2023-05-041h 00
Every Woman’s Story PodcastAn Interview with Naomi Cramer OvertonIn today’s episode, listen in as Naomi Cramer Overton shares about how you and I are enough because Jesus is enough. Find out how God’s story—the Bible—has impacted and strengthened her purpose and shaped her story. Naomi Cramer Overton is interviewed by Eliza Cortés Bast and special guest Lauren Januzik. “God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. 10For we are God’s mas...
2023-03-1332 min
Lit Chicks Read19. Lit Chicks Read "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas"Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas: it's book 2 in the series; check out our last episode for book 1 "The Assassin's Blade".
SHOW NOTES:
We mentioned: The Hunger Games, A Court of Thorns and Roses, the collector's edition of Throne of Glass, Etsy maps of Erilea, cheap books at Book Outlet, Game of Thrones, Taoist philosophy, Sam Heughan, "Text for You" by Sofie Cramer, Ant-Man,
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Join Instagram book content creators Lauren and Sheryl from @litchicksread as they chat about their favorite books, interview guest authors, and more. This unscripted, uncensored, c...
2023-03-011h 07
Investing Across BordersRobert Bluhm Esq.: Helping Clients Protect Their Assets in the U.S.Bob Bluhm is one of the nation's leading asset protection attorneys. In over 30 years as an attorney, Bob has been a trial lawyer and has represented Fortune 500 companies as well as smaller, privately held businesses. As an international speaker, Bob has shared the stage with heads of state such as U.S. Presidents Clinton, Bush and Trump, U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Russian President Mikhail Gorbachev, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and others, such as Tony Robbins, Lou Dobbs, Jim Cramer, David Bach, Dean Graziosi, Suze Orman and Robert Kiyosaki. He is the author of several ar...
2022-12-0731 min
More Than a SeasonSerial Entrepreneur & Life as a Deputy AD WifeWe sit down with Lauren George, owner of Lauren George Fitness and the wife to Eric George, Deputy Athletic Director/CFO at Mississippi State University. We chat about what it is like to be a serial entrepreneur and the significant other to a Deputy AD.
We also talk about:
Supporting multiple sports
Conversations with kiddos about moving and friendships
Having your own career and supporting your significant other
Building a business/multiple businesses
The importance of fitness and following your passion
Job responsibilities of a Deputy Athletic Director
Meet Lauren!
Check out Lauren George Fitness!
Si...
2022-11-0935 min
Adulting Is Easy: Making Personal Finance & Real Estate EasyAIE 84: What NOT to Do as a New Investor with Jesse CramerThis week, Lauren interviews Jesse Cramer, an engineer-turned-wealth-manager, about the behavior of his clients who are new to investing, whether young, medium, or older. The two discuss goal-setting, the importance of diversification, mistakes new investors make, inflation, the role cash should play in your portfolio, and yes, crypto (surprising answer from Jesse there tbh). You'll learn a lot in this one.
About Jesse:
Jesse Cramer is the founder of The Best Interest, an investing blog with over 500,000 readers since 2018. He works full-time in wealth management in Rochester, NY, where he lives with his fiancée a...
2022-07-2638 minMore Than a SeasonSports and SkincareWe sit down with Dermatology PA, Lauren Miller, the wife of Head High School Football and Basketball Coach in Anniston, AL. In this episode, we talk about the importance of skincare and having your own identity.
We also talk about:
The best skin products
Treating skin conditions
The importance of sunblock for your whole family
What ingredients to look for in your products
Being inclusive in the sports industry
Going after what you're passionate about
Facials, botox, filler, chemical peels and more!
Meet Lauren!
Shop her favorite oral sunblock here!
Shop her favorite tinted s...
2022-06-2939 min
Off the RollDr. Tom Weidner - There is a person behind a professionalThanks to a Cramer student athletic trainer correspondence course, some supportive coaches and a desire to be a part of a team Dr. Tom Weidner's athletic training career was off and running at Rich East high school in Park Forest, IL. Although not knowing much, but what he was learning from the Cramer course and a few found textbooks and articles he was determined to be Rich East's first athletic trainer. From there he enrolled at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL. There he found a limited AT staff that welcomed anyone with athletic training experience and was soon providing ath...
2022-04-021h 18
More Than a SeasonThe Truth About Being a Female Athlete with Lauren SesselmannWe sit down with Olympian and former Professional Soccer Player, Lauren Sesselmann. Lauren has an impressive resume on the field winning two medals and playing in the World Cup for Canada. She is now showcasing her skills off the field by mentoring young athletes and advocating for mental health. In this episode Lauren shares with us the world of soccer and what it takes to be a female athlete.
We also talk about:
Women empowerment.
The salary differences between men and women athletes.
Mental health in soccer and youth sports.
What it takes to be in...
2022-01-1940 min
Health & Fitness Frederick PodcastEpisode 13: Meet Lauren Cramer!On this episode we have on Lauren Cramer! She is a running coach who lives in Hagerstown, Maryland and she has clients all over Maryland and the "Quad" state area! Lauren has coaches hundreds of distance runners and has a wealth of knowledge to share! We delve into the unique needs distance runners have, how strength training is important, why a gait assessment its important, and how a running coach may help you on your running career and journey!
2021-05-0849 min
More Than a Season59. Following your Own Dreams & Supporting your Significant OtherAshley and Brittany sit down with Emily Lauren who is the girlfriend of Dominic Fletcher, outfielder in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. Emily chats about following her dreams while supporting and sharing in the Major League Baseball dreams of her boyfriend. She dives into their long distance relationship and how they make it work. You won't want to miss out on their story and her hilarious fan in the stand moment! Follow Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilylaurene_/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...
2021-01-2018 min
More Than a Season57. The Importance of Dating Your SpouseAshley and Brittany sit down with Lauren Stockon who is the wife of Austin Stockon, Head Freshman Football and Wrestling Coach at Weatherford High School in Texas. Lauren dives into balancing their busy lives and the importance of dating your spouse/significant other. She shares how she followed her dreams to build an online boutique while working as a teacher and being a Texas HS Football Coach's wife. You won't want to miss out on the great tips she shares about building a bond with the student-athletes! Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithlolee/
2021-01-0620 min