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Feisty Women's Performance

Dr. Erin Ayala
Women's Health
Women's Performance
Menopause
Women's Empowerment
Nutrition
Mental Health
Hormonal Contraceptives
Endurance Sports
Diet Culture
Equestrian Sports
Aging
Nutrition In Athletic Performance
Bone Health
Hormonology
Stress Management
Adventure
Exercise-Induced Inflammation
Psychological Effects Of Menopause
Running
Exercise Science

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

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Latest Episodes

Dr. Stephanie Mundt, a physical therapist and former collegiate runner, shares her expertise on bone health and the often-overlooked issue of bone stress injuries in female athletes.

From her personal experiences with injuries and recovery, she prov... more

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In this episode, Dr. Margie Davenport, a leading expert in exercise during pregnancy and postpartum, dismantles long-held myths about training before, during, and after pregnancy.

Dr. Davenport explains the significant physiological changes that oc... more

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In this episode, we dive into the messy journey of transitioning away from a beloved sport with Dimity McDowell, an experienced athlete and author of The 27th Mile. How do you know when it's time to quit or move on?

Dimity shares her personal strugg... more

In this episode, Dr. Kim Hollingdale, a renowned sport psychologist and owner of MOVEMENTAL, unpacks the damaging "no pain, no gain" mentality prevalent in sports culture.

How does this outdated rhetoric lead to burnout in athletes? Gain valuable in... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Stephanie Mundt
Bone health specialist, PT researcher
Bone health specialist and researcher
Episode: Bone Health Secrets Every Female Athlete Needs with Dr. Stephanie Mundt
Dr. Margie Davenport
Professor of kinesiology, Director of the Program for Pregnancy and Postpartum Health at University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Episode: How to continue training through pregnancy — and what to know with Dr. Margie Davenport
Dimity McDowell
Former Runners World contributor; co-founder of Another Mother Runner; author of The 27th Mile
Feisty umbrella / The 27th Mile
Episode: When should you quit sport? with Dimity McDowell
Kim Hollingdale
Licensed sports psychologist, owner of Movemental; official sports psychology provider for the WNBA's LA Sparks
Movemental / LA Sparks (sports psychology)
Episode: No pain, plenty of gain: Debunking pain glorification with Dr. Kim Hollingdale
Cassi Niemann
Strength coach and co-owner of Iron Soul Gym
Iron Soul Gym
Episode: So you want to lift heavy? Get started with barbells with Cassi Niemann
Staci Mannella
Two-time Paralympian alpine skier; sports psychology provider and researcher
University of British Columbia Centre for Sport and Sustainability (interviews hosted via collaboration with Andrea Bundon)
Episode: Visibility ≠ Support: What Paralympic athletes actually need
Andrea Bundon
Sports sociologist; former Paralympic guide who competed at Sochi
University/academic and Paralympic sport research
Episode: Visibility ≠ Support: What Paralympic athletes actually need
Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards
Physical therapist and founder of Precision Performance & Physical Therapy
Precision Performance & Physical Therapy
Episode: Runners, stop getting injured! What women need to know about running injuries with Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards
Dr. Nicole LaVoi
Senior lecturer in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Minnesota and director of the Tucker Center for Research on Girls and Women in Sport.
University of Minnesota
Episode: 50 Years After Title IX: The data on an unfinished revolution with Dr. Nicole LaVoi

Host

Dr. Erin Ayala
Host of Feisty Women's Performance; primary spokesperson on women's health, performance science, and coaching.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • Understanding is POWER!

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChloeNJP
    Spain2 years ago
  • What is this about?

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    CSfromCO
    United States2 years ago
  • Inspiring!

    Whenever I’m feeling a bit isolated as a woman in adventure sport, this podcast uplifts and inspires me!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heycoachmac
    United States2 years ago
  • Great for all women

    What a refreshing change from all the male voices in the performance space. I love hearing how other women are becoming the best versions of themselves. Thank you Feisty Media!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    awesomewoman2.0
    Canada3 years ago
  • Feisty Woman’s Podcast.

    Cannot recommend this podcast for active women of all calibres. Informative, entertaining, and honest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Feisty Kim
    Canada4 years ago

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Positive: audience appreciates representation of women in adventure and endurance sports.
Positive: listeners praise credibility, practical advice, and inspiration for women in sport.
Positive: shows support and motivation for all women in athletic communities.
Critical: at least one reviewer wanted interviews with more athletes from Paris or other timetables.

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Bone Health Secrets Every Female Athlete Needs with Dr. Stephanie Mundt
Q: What do you tell athletes about imaging decisions, especially when X-rays are negative but symptoms persist?
If a bone stress injury is suspected, X-rays are often unhelpful; MRI is the gold standard for diagnosis, though some sites may still be tricky and require CT; clinical history and training load are critical in decision-making.
Bone Health Secrets Every Female Athlete Needs with Dr. Stephanie Mundt
Q: Can you walk us through the timeline of a bone stress injury and how symptoms present relative to imaging findings?
Bone stress injuries develop over weeks as bones remodel in response to load; pain may not align with imaging, with stress reactions detectable early but MRI needed for definitive diagnosis; high-risk sites require cautious management to prevent progression to fracture.
Bone Health Secrets Every Female Athlete Needs with Dr. Stephanie Mundt
Q: To start, what actually makes a bone healthy and why should endurance athletes care about bone health specifically?
Bones serve many roles beyond support, including immune and hormonal functions, mineral storage, and blood cell production. For endurance athletes, bone health is crucial because high energy expenditure and strong muscle contractions place greater demands on bones, increasing fracture risk; a healthy bone resists fracture and supports long-term performance.
When should you quit sport? with Dimity McDowell
Q: What do you see next for yourself in terms of identity? Did writing the book help with closure?
Dimity explains she has achieved closure on her running identity and now embraces being a non-runner, focusing on helping others who can't run and promoting strength and mobility for women in midlife and beyond.
Runners, stop getting injured! What women need to know about running injuries with Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards
Q: If you could rebuild running culture for the current 2026 day woman, what would it look like?
It would involve cheering each other on, allowing emotional expression, and fostering a supportive community.

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What is Feisty Women's Performance about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A science-forward show focused on women's health, performance, and wellness in sport. Episodes consistently center on physiology, nutrition, mental health, and cultural issues, with guests ranging from researchers and clinicians to athletes and coaches. Listeners are likely active women who value credible, evidence-based guidance over quick fixes, and who want practical strategies for sustainable performance, injury prevention, sleep, and menstrual health. Noteworthy is the commitment to female-led perspectives and a willingness to tackle structural topics like gender equity, media representation, and coaching diversity, making it a strong fit for brands and guests aligned with women's health, sports science, and endurance running.

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1. Dr. Stephanie Mundt
2. Dr. Margie Davenport
3. Dimity McDowell
4. Kim Hollingdale
5. Cassi Niemann
6. Staci Mannella
7. Andrea Bundon
8. Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards

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