
Tired of fads, quick fixes, and performance advice that wasn’t designed for you? So are we. Feisty Women’s Performance cuts through the noise to bring you credible, science-backed insights to live your best, healthiest, active life. Hosted by Dr. Erin Ayala, this is your go-to resource for tackling the challenges of being an active woman today—whether you’re hoping to PR your next marathon or just... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 211 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FitnessHealth & FitnessMental Health | |||

In this episode, we sit down with Gabriela Hydle, a Mayan‑Guatemalan immigrant who discovered cycling at 41 and has since become a fierce advocate for equitable access to the outdoors.
Gabriela shares how language barriers, cultural expectations, an... more
Dr. Erin Ayala sits down with Dr. Tara‑Leigh McHugh, a Canada Research Chair in sport and physical activity at the University of Calgary.
They explore the hidden challenges faced by mother‑coaches in high‑performance sport, uncovering systemic barri... more
Erin Ayala, PhD sits down with Dr. Gabe Mauren, PhD, LP, PMH‑C, a leading psychologist in reproductive mental health, to unpack the complexities of postpartum mental health. Listeners will learn why postpartum depression isn’t simply “hormonal,” disc... more
In this bonus episode from Feisty's sister podcast, Another Mother Runner, hosts Sara Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin sit down with sport psychologists Dr. Tess Kilwein and Dr. Erin Ayala to unpack why self‑sabotage is a silent performance killer for wo... more
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Love this podcast and the honest conversations from experts and everyday women alike. Would love to see the Another Mother Runner podcast be added to the Feisty channel as well. Keep up the great work!
This podcast feels like you’re chatting with your best friend at happy hour, except your bestie’s expertise happens to pertain to athletic excellence!
I have listened to a few episodes hosted by Dr. Ayala and they’re so lovely. I for sure recommend this podcast for women who are interested in feeling stronger, healthier, and happier. Whether you’re a competitive athlete or just a person who wants to maintain muscle mass and bone density as you age, this is a goodie. The episodes are so informa... more
From someone who grew up hearing that my period was the “curse” I thank you for re-educating young women that infact our hormones are a blessing not a bloody curse!
Love these shows. So much insight x
I’m confused? I thought you were going to talk about/ maybe interview athletes competing in Paris? This is just Kelly giving her opinion on random topics.
Whenever I’m feeling a bit isolated as a woman in adventure sport, this podcast uplifts and inspires me!
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This show cuts through fitness trends with science-backed conversations about physiology, nutrition, mental health, and culture as they relate to women who stay active. Across episodes, listeners get practical guidance from clinicians, researchers, and high-performance athletes on topics like body image, resilience, burnout, safe supplementation, injury prevention, and the impact of marketing on women's health. A recurring strength is blending rigorous science with real-world coaching insights, often highlighting postpartum, midlife, and motherhood as important performance dimensions. The format tends to pair expert analysis with actionable takeaways, coaching strategies, and community-minded perspectives that empower women to train smarter... more
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