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Mind Over Mountain

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Powerlifting
Amelia Boone
Women's Sports
Soccer
Cheryl Strayed
Mind Over Mountain
Tamara Walcott
Apple
Sarah Spain
Free To Run
Miscarriage / IVF
Women Empowerment
South By Southwest
ESPN

From the bestselling author of Wild and co-host of the beloved Dear Sugars podcast, Cheryl Strayed returns with a new kind of journey.

In Mind Over Mountain with Cheryl Strayed, Cheryl sits down with athletes and adventurers from the most high-adrenaline corners of the world (climbers, surfers, ultramarathoners and more) to discuss the inner landscapes that inspired these extraordinary feats, and... more

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Cheryl talks with racing legend Katherine Legge about discipline, focus, and the mental strength required to compete at the highest level of racing. Katherine reflects on setbacks, persistence, and carving out space in a male-dominated sport. Togethe... more

Soccer icon Abby Wambach joins Cheryl Strayed to explore the inner life behind extraordinary achievement. Abby reflects on the relentless drive that fueled her legendary career, the complicated relationship between success and self-worth, and the emo... more

Sarah Spain joins Cheryl for a conversation about nonlinear careers, unexpected pivots, and trusting that the path will reveal itself to you. From comedy to ESPN, Sarah reflects on saying yes before she felt ready and what happened next.

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Cheryl talks with ultra runner and human rights lawyer Stephanie Case about what happens when passion, purpose, and motherhood collide. Stephanie reflects on returning to racing after infertility and pregnancy loss, the viral moment when she breastfe... more

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Katherine Legge
Professional race car driver
Racing (IndyCar, IMSA, NASCAR, Formula E, Indy 500)
Episode: Speed, Risk, and Self-Trust with Katherine Legge
Abby Wambach
Soccer icon, World Cup champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist
Former US Women's National Team, Author, Podcaster
Episode: The Audacity of Vulnerability with Abby Wambach
Sarah Spain
Sports journalist and creator of Good Game with Sarah Spain
Good Game with Sarah Spain, iHeart Women's Sports Network
Episode: Be So Good They Can't Ignore You: Sarah Spain on Persistence
Stephanie Case
Ultra Trail Runner and human rights attorney
Free to Run (founder)
Episode: Running Towards Joy with Stephanie Case
Heather Anderson
Legendary long-distance hiker; calendar year triple crown holder and author
Episode: You Don't Have to Be Fearless with Heather Anderson
Amelia Boone
Champion ultra runner and obstacle course racer
Apple (attorney), athlete
Episode: The Power of Pain with Amelia Boone
Tamara Walcott
World-record powerlifter, coach
Powerlifting
Episode: I'm Not Lifting Weights; I'm Lifting People with Tamara Walcott

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Cheryl Strayed
Host of Mind Over Mountain; author of influential memoirs and co-host of a well-known advice podcast; guides conversations with athletes and adventurers about mindset and resilience.

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Apple Podcasts
#203
United States/Sports
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#192
Canada/Sports
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#45
Argentina/Sports
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#58
Singapore/Sports
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#110
Russia/Sports
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#122
Colombia/Sports
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#122
Switzerland/Sports
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#203
Ireland/Sports
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#208
South Korea/Sports

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Speed, Risk, and Self-Trust with Katherine Legge
Q: How did you respond to hate or threats when you moved into NASCAR, publicly and privately?
She describes developing a thick skin, choosing to address abuse publicly on her podcast to help others, and emphasizes support from NASCAR and Elf as pivotal during that time.
Speed, Risk, and Self-Trust with Katherine Legge
Q: What's the fastest you've driven and tell us about that experience?
Legge explains top speeds reaching around 240 mph in Indy 500 qualifying, with average speeds over 200 mph, and notes braking and transition dynamics as critical experiences, especially in pit lanes and braking force.
Be So Good They Can't Ignore You: Sarah Spain on Persistence
Q: What mountain are you still trying to climb ahead of you?
Her ongoing struggle with body image and dieting, despite lifelong athleticism, and a desire to reconcile personal health with industry expectations, remains a persistent, challenging goal.
Be So Good They Can't Ignore You: Sarah Spain on Persistence
Q: Yeah. Okay. So after college, how do you get here, Sarah?
Spain describes a calculated shift from student-athlete to comedian and TV host, finding a natural fit in sports reporting through perseverance, networking, and turning improv skills into interviewing craft.
The Audacity of Vulnerability with Abby Wambach
Q: What is next on your personal or professional mountain to climb?
Abby expresses a focus on continuing to promote women's sports, expanding media coverage, and building a sustainable ecosystem for female athletes beyond her playing days.

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The show centers on deep conversations with elite endurance athletes and adventure explorers, exploring the mindset, resilience, and personal narratives behind high-adrenaline feats. Across episodes, guests share how discipline, adversity, motherhood, trauma, and purpose intersect with training and performance, offering practical mindset strategies listeners can apply to their own ambitious goals. A standout theme is the emphasis on inner landscapes—confidence, fear, joy, and community—as driving forces behind extraordinary accomplishments in sports, exploration, and life. The format blends candid personal storytelling with actionable takeaways, making it appealing to athletes, aspiring climbers, hikers, and anyone pursuing bold challenges ... more

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Recent guests on Mind Over Mountain include:

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2. Abby Wambach
3. Sarah Spain
4. Stephanie Case
5. Heather Anderson
6. Amelia Boone
7. Tamara Walcott

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