Tough Girl Podcast

Sarah Williams

Adventure

Running

Ultra Running

Anxiety

Personal Transformation

Life Coaching

Yoga

Adventure Travel

Women Empowerment

Inov8

Physical Fitness

Self-Care

Afghanistan

Women's Rights

Education

Fatima Haidari

Triathlon

Hiking

Cycling

Women's Empowerment

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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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	841	Founded	11 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	FitnessPersonal JournalsSociety & CultureHealth & Fitness

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Stephanie Ho: Adventurer and Endurance Athlete Skiing Solo to the South Pole & Pushing Beyond Limits

Stephanie Ho is a 24-year-old adventurer, endurance athlete, and exercise physiologist based on the Gold Coast, Australia. From rock climbing and ocean swimming to triathlons and mountain expeditions, Stephanie has always chased the outdoors — but he... more

24 Mar 2026 • 32 min

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Birgit Hermann – Turning Extreme Endurance into Bolder Leadership for People and Planet

Birgit Hermann is a global leadership coach, speaker, executive leader, ocean advocate, professional freediver, and extreme endurance athlete who translates lessons from the edge into meaningful impact for people and planet.

She supports purpose-d... more

17 Mar 2026 • 45 min

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Amanda Duling: Endurance Sport After Gastric Bypass — Grit, Fueling & Radical Honesty

Amanda Duling is an endurance athlete, writer, and founder of One Gear Short of Normal™.

A post-bariatric, perimenopausal gravel cyclist and Ironman 70.3 finisher, Amanda uses grit, science, and unapologetic humour to tell the stories no one else ... more

10 Mar 2026 • 39 min

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Lyla "Sugar" Harrod – Triple Crown Hiker & Appalachian Trail Record Breaker

Growing up near Boston, Sugar discovered hiking in her early twenties while exploring the White Mountains of New Hampshire. After getting sober at 30, she found herself with the clarity, time and capacity to pursue the life she truly wanted. What fol... more

8 Mar 2026 • 49 min

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Recent Guests

Birgit Hermann

Endurance athlete, leadership consultant, author

Freediving instructor; Balder leadership and social impact consultancy

Episode: Birgit Hermann – Turning Extreme Endurance into Bolder Leadership for People and Planet

Amanda Duling

Endurance athlete, IT professional, and mom of a special needs son

Episode: Amanda Duling: Endurance Sport After Gastric Bypass — Grit, Fueling & Radical Honesty

Lyla Harrod

Triple Crown Hiker & Appalachian Trail Record Breaker

Independent climber/outdoors entrepreneur

Episode: Lyla "Sugar" Harrod – Triple Crown Hiker & Appalachian Trail Record Breaker

Sara Eydmann

Ultra-marathon runner and counselor/therapist; diagnosed with autism and ADHD

Episode: Sara Eydmann - Ultra-marathon runner on attempting to run 500 miles, mental health and changing the narrative

Starre Vartan

Science journalist focusing on women's health and author of "The Stronger Sex"

Self

Episode: Starre Vartan: The Stronger Sex — Women's Bodies, Endurance, and the Science We've Been Missing

Alexandra Nemeth

Professional international mountain leader and photographer, first Hungarian to climb the Seven Summits

Self-employed mountain guide

Episode: Alexandra Nemeth: Beyond the Seven Summits — Highs, Lows, and Life in Extreme Places.

Bonita Norris

Youngest person to summit Mount Everest and reach the North Pole, author and motivational speaker.

Episode: Bonita Norris – Mountains, Mindset, Motherhood and Mastering the Impossible

Becky Wandell

A teacher, writer, solo traveler, and tour guide.

Episode: Becky Wandell – Reinvention, Solo Travel, and Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail at 55

Denisa Krásná

Scholar, writer, and outdoor adventure enthusiast

Not specified

Episode: Denisa Krásná – Flow, Fear, and Female Adventure: Redefining Women's Stories in Extreme Sports

Host

Sarah Williams

Host and creator of a platform dedicated to empowering women through storytelling, with a focus on adventure, challenges, and personal growth.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 605 ratings

You can’t fail but be inspired!
Brilliant episodes, hugely inspiring and motivating. Demonstrating anything is possible!
Apple Podcasts
5
RupinderKaurAWMB
United Kingdom6 months 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 Zealand9 months 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!!🤩
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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 resonates well with those seeking real-life examples of resilience and adventure, leading to a positive and uplifting listening experience.

There is an appreciation for the diverse backgrounds and challenges faced by guests, with many noting that these stories encourage them to pursue their own aspirations.

Listeners describe the show as highly inspiring and motivating, with many expressing gratitude for the empowering stories shared by female guests.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts	#21	United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#26	Australia/Health & Fitness/Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#65	France/Health & Fitness/Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#174	Germany/Health & Fitness/Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#190	Italy/Health & Fitness/Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#31	New Zealand/Health & Fitness/Fitness

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Birgit Hermann – Turning Extreme Endurance into Bolder Leadership for People and Planet

Q: What role did the Tough Girl Podcast play in your development and decision to pursue bold challenges?

The podcast provided relatable female role models and inspired me to envision feasible, bold challenges; it helped me believe that other women like me could undertake similar journeys and then translate those experiences into stepping-stone career moves.

Birgit Hermann – Turning Extreme Endurance into Bolder Leadership for People and Planet

Q: How did you integrate lessons from endurance into your work life and leadership philosophy?

Endurance experiences taught me to plan, collaborate, and leverage community, which I then translated into leadership consulting, a six-shift framework, and efforts to prevent burnout through regeneration and sustainable practices.

Amanda Duling: Endurance Sport After Gastric Bypass — Grit, Fueling & Radical Honesty

Q: How do you approach training and fueling to fit your unique physiology after gastric bypass?

She details using structured training tools (Training Peaks, TrainerRoad), heart-rate based plans, and a slow-releasing carbohydrate fuel like UCAN to manage energy and avoid dumping syndrome, along with a supportive coaching and community network.

Amanda Duling: Endurance Sport After Gastric Bypass — Grit, Fueling & Radical Honesty

Q: Your confidence seems to have changed a lot over time; how has that evolved since your surgery and racing?

She explains that confidence grew from seeing a broader mix of runners in community events and realizing athleticism isn't tied to body type; mental fortitude and consistent effort became the true indicators of success, not appearance.

Amanda Duling: Endurance Sport After Gastric Bypass — Grit, Fueling & Radical Honesty

Q: Tell us about one of your favorite races, or perhaps the most challenging race and what you learned about yourself.

Amanda describes gravel racing, especially Unbound, as the hardest endurance challenge she's faced, due to long distances, mud, navigation issues, and limited support, which required immense grit and reliance on fueling strategies and a supportive partner; finishing the race represented a profound personal milestone.

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Content focuses on highlighting the remarkable stories and experiences of women who have overcome various challenges, from fitness and adventure sports to personal adversities. The interviews feature a diverse range of guests, including athletes, authors, and advocates, who share their journeys, motivations, skills, and insights. Noteworthy themes include empowerment, resilience, women's health, and the importance of community and support. This podcast is particularly appealing to listeners seeking inspiration and motivation to pursue their own goals and adventures, especially those that may involve physical challenges and personal growth.

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1. The Women's Running Podcast
2. Runner's World Podcast
3. The Tea & Trails Podcast
4. The Adventure Podcast
5. The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan

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Tough Girl Podcast launched 11 years ago and published 841 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Tough Girl Podcast include:

1. Birgit Hermann
2. Amanda Duling
3. Lyla Harrod
4. Sara Eydmann
5. Starre Vartan
6. Alexandra Nemeth
7. Bonita Norris
8. Becky Wandell

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