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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
Adventure
Free To Run
Miscarriage / IVF
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Women Empowerment
South By Southwest
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Resilience

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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Maddy Schaffrick joins Cheryl for a deeply personal conversation about identity, resilience, and rediscovering purpose. Maddy reflects on becoming a professional snowboarder at just 14, the pressure and injuries that led her to retire at 20, and how ... more

Iditarod musher and bestselling author Blair Braverman joins Cheryl for a conversation about risk, resilience, and the deep bond between humans and animals. She shares what it’s like to navigate blizzards, isolation, and uncertainty all while being g... more

For Sarah Outen, adventure has meant rowing across oceans alone and navigating some of the most remote places on earth. She joins Cheryl to reflect on the risks she’s taken, the failures she’s faced, and the resilience she’s built along the way. Toge... more

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

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Blair Braverman
Dog musher, adventurer, writer
Author of Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube, Small Game
Episode: Trust the Dogs: Blair Braverman on Letting Go and Staying Alive
Sarah Outen
Extraordinary adventurer who circumnavigated the globe by kayak, rowboat, and bicycle
Episode: Alone at Sea: Sarah Outen on Isolation, Survival, and Inner Strength
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.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Needs work

    This is going to need a little time to get there. I've listen to many podcasts, and I'm a regular at trying new ones. As much as I like the host, the conversation left no room for real spontaneity. She sounded so scripted, even if she wasn't. And, new hosts always talk too much.

    Apple Podcasts
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    notulip
    United Statesa month ago
  • “”Like….ya know?”

    Just listened to the episode called “mind over Mountain“ with Heather Anderson. I had to shut it off about 3/4 of the way through, because between Heather and the host the phrase “You know?” must have been said 90 times. I’m not kidding.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    kimchabot
    Canadaa month ago

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#123
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Apple Podcasts
#153
Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#41
Mexico/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#66
Taiwan/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#94
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Apple Podcasts
#94
Norway/Sports

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Trust the Dogs: Blair Braverman on Letting Go and Staying Alive
Q: Have dogs saved Blair's life on the trail?
Yes, through multiple small and large moments, including navigational breakthroughs and crossing dangerous terrain, where dogs' instincts and collaboration kept the team safe.
Trust the Dogs: Blair Braverman on Letting Go and Staying Alive
Q: What is the core leadership dynamic in a dog team?
Leadership hinges on trust and anticipation—mushers must predict dogs' needs (water, food, shelter) before they arise, rather than commanding through dominance.
Trust the Dogs: Blair Braverman on Letting Go and Staying Alive
Q: How did Blair end up a dog musher after growing up in California and Norway?
Her story emphasizes an early desire to explore polar and wilderness frontiers, followed by moving to Norway to learn dog sledding through folk schools, then Alaska as a guide, showing a path shaped by curiosity, opportunity, and immersion in real-world experiences.
Alone at Sea: Sarah Outen on Isolation, Survival, and Inner Strength
Q: From the ocean to the road and back again, what was the biggest emotional lesson that sustained you through multiple setbacks?
Humility and acceptance of limits, plus the belief that safety and the boat are inseparable partners in survival; learning to rest when needed and to keep moving in a way that honors both risk and healing.
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.

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What is Mind Over Mountain about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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1. Blair Braverman
2. Sarah Outen
3. Katherine Legge
4. Abby Wambach
5. Sarah Spain
6. Stephanie Case
7. Heather Anderson
8. Amelia Boone

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