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Tough Girl Podcast

Sarah Williams
Mental Health
Adventure
Cycling
Ultra Running
Running
Endurance Sports
Resilience
Women In Sports
Hiking
Women Empowerment
Grief
Personal Growth
Climbing
Nature
Mount Everest
Outdoor Adventure
Trail Running
New Zealand
Triathlon
Adventure Travel

The Tough Girl Podcast is all about inspiring and motivating YOU! I will be interviewing inspirational women from around the world, who've faced and overcome difficult challenges and situations, they will share their story, their knowledge and provide advice and essential tips for you to overcome your own personal challenges.

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Holly Budge is a global keynote speaker on risk, innovation, and human potential, operating at the intersection of conservation, science, and bold ideas. As an Everest summiteer and the first woman to skydive Everest, she now focuses less on survivin... more

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Devin Brown is a Minneapolis-based paddler and founder of Sovereign Waters, an emerging organisation focused on connection, access, and purpose through time spent on the water.

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Gina Johansen is a Swedish-born endurance athlete, adventurer, and a track work rider based in Sydney and Norway. She is currently preparing for a world record attempt to become the fastest woman to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole in 2026.... more

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Denise is part of a team of women who have just successfully rowed 3000 miles, unsupported, across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the 'World's Toughest Row'. Rowing 12 hours a day for over 50 days, Denise drew on decades of experience from white water... more

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Gina Johansen
Endurance athlete and South Pole project leader
South Pole Project
Episode: Gina Johansen – Endurance Athlete Preparing for a Solo Unsupported South Pole World Record
Denise Leonard
Lecturer at the University of Wales, Trinity Saint David; outdoor adventure education specialist
University of Wales, Trinity Saint David
Episode: Denise Leonard - The World's Toughest Row, 50 Days at Sea and Inspiring Women into Adventure
Clare Dyson
Mountain Leader, outdoor educator, founder of The Women's Adventure Academy
Fjällräven (collaborations), The Big Hoof, The Women's Adventure Academy
Episode: Clare Dyson: Mountain Leader, Slow Adventure Advocate and Creating Space for Women in the Outdoors
Catherine Breed
Ultramarathon swimmer and founder of Swim California
Swim California (non-profit)
Episode: Catherine Breed – From the Pool to the Pacific Ocean: Swimming the Length of California and Redefining What Adventure Looks Like Today
Ria Xi
Ultrarunner and explorer who aims to run 20,000 kilometers along the Silk Road
Self-funded endurance project
Episode: Ria Xi - Running 20,000km Across the Silk Road to Redefine What's Possible
Irene Molina-Gonzalez
Ultramarathon coach and neuroscientist focused on women physiology
Coach and researcher
Episode: Dr Irene Molina-Gonzalez - Running Beyond Burnout and Finding a New Purpose
Helen Spencer
Vet, polar explorer, South Pole skier
World Wide Veterinary Service
Episode: Helen Spencer – Vet, Polar Explorer & South Pole Ski Adventurer
Dr. Shawna Pandya
Canada's first named commercial female astronaut, physician and space medicine researcher
International Institute for Astronautical Sciences
Episode: Dr. Shawna Pandya – Canada's First Named Female Commercial Astronaut & Space Medicine Pioneer
Jeannette McGill
Corporate executive, board director, and mountaineer
Self / Mountaineering endeavors
Episode: Jeannette McGill: Everest at 52, Leadership at Altitude & The Truth Above 8,000m

Host

Sarah Williams
Host of the long-running, award-winning inspirational women series focused on outdoor adventure, endurance, and personal growth.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 614 ratings
  • You can’t fail but be inspired!

    Brilliant episodes, hugely inspiring and motivating. Demonstrating anything is possible!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RupinderKaurAWMB
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Inspirational

    I’m so happy to have discovered this podcast. The interviewer and guests have encouraged and motivated me to follow my own tough girl adventures, thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zonnygirl
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Amazing!

    Love this positive, empowering, amazingly inspiring podcast! Really important to hear these stories first hand from these incredible women doing incredible things! As a girl you can be told a hundred times “you can do anything!” And it doesn’t make the same impact as listening to women who really have done “anything” and to be able to look up to them! Thank you!!🤩

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    India phoebe bird
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • WOW

    Exactly what I needed to get going and live the life I WANT to live. Fun, exciting, sometimes shocking, but always encouraging. So much Information on female specific themes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    5313theCrew
    Germany2 years ago
  • Inspirational stories

    I just recently discovered this podcast after meeting Sarah while she was hiking Te Araroa. Love her approach and the guests that she gets on her podcasts. Have started making my way through her back catalogue

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @ahikiwi1
    New Zealand2 years ago

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The content is consistently high-quality and informative for aspiring adventurers and athletes.
Episodes are well-researched and showcase tangible lessons for pursuing big goals.
Many listeners say it motivates them to start or continue challenging adventures and to adopt a growth mindset.
The host's interviewing style is warm, insightful, and capable of drawing practical takeaways.
Listeners describe the show as deeply empowering and inspiring, with impactful stories from diverse women.

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Denise Leonard - The World's Toughest Row, 50 Days at Sea and Inspiring Women into Adventure
Q: Where did the Atlantic row idea originate?
Denise explains that the idea sparked during a period of reflection and was amplified by witnessing others' achievements, plus the push to break from routine and prove what was possible.
Clare Dyson: Mountain Leader, Slow Adventure Advocate and Creating Space for Women in the Outdoors
Q: What practical steps would you give someone wanting to start their own slow-adventure journey?
Set a date, commit to a plan, build a tribe or join a group, and start with small, meaningful goals that fit your life, gradually increasing scope as confidence builds.
Clare Dyson: Mountain Leader, Slow Adventure Advocate and Creating Space for Women in the Outdoors
Q: How did you start sharing your slow-adventure approach with The Women's Adventure Academy?
After a pivotal horseback journey around the Lakes, she collaborated with Fjällräven to make a film and gradually expanded into running the academy herself, focusing on confidence-building, planning, and independent travel for women.
Clare Dyson: Mountain Leader, Slow Adventure Advocate and Creating Space for Women in the Outdoors
Q: What does adventure look like for you, and how has it evolved over time?
Adventure now means a slow, nature-aligned experience that emphasizes immersion in the environment, taking time to observe, and moving gently rather than competing; it's about personal growth and confidence rather than physical bravado.
Dr Irene Molina-Gonzalez - Running Beyond Burnout and Finding a New Purpose
Q: What practical advice would you give other women aiming to start ultrarunning?
Do it and believe in yourself, seek expert help when needed, and plan training with a focus on longevity and balance to sustain long-term participation.

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This show features bold, achievement-oriented women from around the world who push beyond comfort zones in endurance sports, exploration, and adventurous living. Episodes explore planning, mindset, sponsorship, and practical how-tos for long journeys, medical and coaching insights, and the realities of balancing high-stakes pursuits with everyday life. Listeners can expect actionable takeaways on training, resilience, leadership, travel logistics, and funding a bold project, often grounded inPersonal growth and female empowerment themes. The format consistently centers strong storytelling, vulnerability, and practical guidance that aspiring adventurers, athletes, and outdoor enthusiasts can apply to their own goals.

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Recent guests on Tough Girl Podcast include:

1. Gina Johansen
2. Denise Leonard
3. Clare Dyson
4. Catherine Breed
5. Ria Xi
6. Irene Molina-Gonzalez
7. Helen Spencer
8. Dr. Shawna Pandya

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