Tough Girl Podcast

Sarah Williams

Adventure

Running

Ultra Running

Personal Transformation

Anxiety

Yoga

Life Coaching

Adventure Travel

Women Empowerment

Inov8

Physical Fitness

Self-Care

Education

Fatima Haidari

Women's Rights

Afghanistan

Triathlon

Hiking

Women's Empowerment

Cycling

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	837	Founded	11 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Personal JournalsSociety & CultureHealth & FitnessFitness

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

In this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast, we're joined by Sara Eydmann — ultra-marathon runner, counsellor and therapist based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

At 30 years old, Sara is no stranger to pushing her limits. From attempting to run 500 miles to ... more

2 Mar 2026 • 40 min

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

In this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast, I'm joined by Starre Vartan — science and environment writer, author, and lifelong question-asker whose work sits at the powerful intersection of the human body and the natural world.

With a background in ... more

24 Feb 2026 • 52 min

YouTube

Emma Karslake, FRGS, is an adventurer, writer and cycle tour guide who has spent much of the past eight years exploring the world by bike.

From ultra-light hotel bikepacking on a road bike to six-month expeditions in remote regions on a heavily laden hybrid, Emma has experienced nearly every form of bike travel, including ultra-endurance racing.

She is a passionate advocate for slow t... more

17 Feb 2026 • 45 min

YouTube

Lorraine Lewis: Author of Dare to Dream, Ultra Runner, and Co-founder of The Lewis Foundation

Lorraine Lewis is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Lewis Foundation, an award-winning cancer charity providing free gift packs and ongoing support to adult cancer patients across 17 hospitals in the Midlands. Founded from lived experience, the charity h... more

10 Feb 2026 • 56 min

YouTube

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Recent Guests

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

Dr. Latika Nath

A conservation ecologist and photographer working on the Indian subcontinent, focusing on big cats and conservation projects.

Episode: Dr Latika Nath – Nat Geo's Tiger Princess: Pioneering Conservation and Studying Big Cats in the Wild

Kaytlyn Gerbin

Ultra runner and trail runner for The North Face, new mother

The North Face

Episode: Kaytlyn Gerbin – Motherhood, Mountains, and 100-Mile Runs: Her Ultra Running Comeback

Sheryl Ramstad

Author and burn survivor who has faced tremendous challenges and achieved remarkable feats since her near-fatal plane crash.

Episode: Sheryl Ramstad – Surviving the Impossible: A 1% Miracle, Radical Resilience, and Rebuilding Life After a Plane Crash

Regine Goh

National athlete specializing in triathlon, Gen-Z speaker on endurance sports.

Team Singapore National Triathlon Team

Episode: Regine Goh – National Triathlete from Singapore, Endurance Athlete & Gen-Z Speaker on Consistency, Resilience, and Peak Performance

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!!🤩
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 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.

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Apple Podcasts	#15	United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#157	Canada/Health & Fitness/Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#246	United Kingdom/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#18	France/Health & Fitness/Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#70	Australia/Health & Fitness/Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#203	Germany/Health & Fitness/Fitness

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Emma Karslake, FRGS, is an adventurer, writer and cycle tour guide who has spent much of the past eight years exploring the world by bike.

Q: Tell us more about the guidebook that you write.

Karslake is writing a guide on how to cross Guiana by bike, focusing on the challenges and needs of bike packers in the region.

Emma Karslake, FRGS, is an adventurer, writer and cycle tour guide who has spent much of the past eight years exploring the world by bike.

Q: And Emma, how can people connect with you? Follow along with your adventures?

Karslake can be followed on her website emmakarslake.com and on Instagram as emma.up.cycles.

Emma Karslake, FRGS, is an adventurer, writer and cycle tour guide who has spent much of the past eight years exploring the world by bike.

Q: Was your next big trip solo?

No, her next long trip was through Europe with her partner, where she continued alone when he returned home for a couple of weeks.

Emma Karslake, FRGS, is an adventurer, writer and cycle tour guide who has spent much of the past eight years exploring the world by bike.

Q: What was the route you took? Were you camping? Were you staying in youth hostels?

Karslake cycled from Ushuaia to Lima, wild camping the whole journey and volunteering with local charities along the way.

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

Q: What are the changes that you're making in your life with regards to longevity and aging well that you've learned from doing the research in this book?

I started weightlifting about three years ago because I wanted to counteract osteoporosis and I noticed it not only helped with bone health but also empowered me and improved my performance in running and dancing.

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Recent guests on Tough Girl Podcast include:

1. Starre Vartan
2. Alexandra Nemeth
3. Bonita Norris
4. Becky Wandell
5. Denisa Krásná
6. Dr. Latika Nath
7. Kaytlyn Gerbin
8. Sheryl Ramstad

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