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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
Trail Running
Outdoor Adventure
New Zealand
Adventure Travel
Triathlon

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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In this Tough Girl Podcast EXTRA episode, we catch up with Paula "Must Try Harder" McGuire — author, speaker, triathlete, wing-walker, double TEDx speaker, mental health ambassador… and proudly, a trier.

Based just outside Glasgow, Paula has been a... more

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Rebecca Dent is a high-performance dietitian specialising in ultra runners and mountain sport athletes — from passionate recreational runners to world-class professionals. Based in the Chamonix Valley for the past 10 years, she combines her expertise... more

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In this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast, we meet Manika Gamble — an Atlanta-based trail runner who thrives on testing her limits in some of the world's toughest ultra races.

Manika's running journey started with casual neighbourhood runs, but soo... more

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Lisa Jackson is a hypnotherapist, running writer, Runner's World columnist, and the author of three bestselling running books, including Your Pace or Mine?, Running Made Easy, and her deeply personal latest release, Still Running After All These Tear... more

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Recent Guests

Rebecca Dent
High-performance dietitian focused on ultra runners and mountain athletes
Private practice / Elite sport nutrition
Episode: Rebecca Dent: High-Performance Dietitian for Ultra Runners & Mountain Athletes
Manika Gamble
Trail runner who has completed ultramarathons in Namibia and Mongolia
Racing the Planet athlete
Episode: Manika Gamble – Racing 155-Mile Desert Ultras & Chasing Bold Adventures
Lisa Jackson
Runner, columnist, author of Still Running After All These Tears
Runner's World, Women's Running (author)
Episode: Lisa Jackson: Still Running After All These Tears — Grief, Running & the Triumph of Tenacity
Dr. Erin Ayala
Psychologist, mental performance coach and endurance athlete
Episode: Dr. Erin Ayala – Psychologist, Mental Performance Coach & Endurance Athlete
Jennifer Doohan
Founder of The Adventure Wellness Club, mountain adventurer and ultra runner
The Adventure Wellness Club
Episode: Jennifer Doohan – Founder of The Adventure Wellness Club, Helping Women Challenge Themselves and Connect in Nature
Marie Lootie
Marie 'Lootie' Leautey, solo and unsupported world runner, world record holder for fastest woman to run around the world
World Run, Lootie Run
Episode: Marie "Lootie" Leautey – Solo, Unsupported & Fastest Woman to Run Around the World
Stephanie Ho
Adventure athlete and endurance skier aiming for the South Pole
Self-funded polar explorer
Episode: Stephanie Ho: Adventurer and Endurance Athlete Skiing Solo to the South Pole & Pushing Beyond Limits
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

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 607 ratings
  • You can’t fail but be inspired!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RupinderKaurAWMB
    United Kingdom8 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 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 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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Manika Gamble – Racing 155-Mile Desert Ultras & Chasing Bold Adventures
Q: How do you balance running with work and sponsorships?
I document my journey to attract brands and use running as a form of work, combining sponsorships with performance and storytelling to sustain the training and race logistics.
Manika Gamble – Racing 155-Mile Desert Ultras & Chasing Bold Adventures
Q: What were the biggest challenges mentally and physically in the Namibia race?
Feet blisters and gear failure were brutal; the sandproof gaiters failed on day one, and the constant heat made every step painful, yet the beauty of the landscape and the experience kept me moving forward.
Manika Gamble – Racing 155-Mile Desert Ultras & Chasing Bold Adventures
Q: How did you approach training without a strict coach or club?
I trained mostly on my own intuition and flexibility, focusing on distance by feel rather than rigid schedules, which helped reduce stress and kept motivation high.
Manika Gamble – Racing 155-Mile Desert Ultras & Chasing Bold Adventures
Q: Was there a reason for the rapid jump from marathon to ultramarathon and Namibia to Mongolia?
It wasn't planned as a master plan; a single YouTube video sparked the idea, and I allowed the timeline to unfold naturally, giving myself a year to train and see how far I could go while learning along the way.
Rebecca Dent: High-Performance Dietitian for Ultra Runners & Mountain Athletes
Q: How do you manage nutrition around menopause and aging as an athlete?
I increased protein intake, refined portions to reduce 'extras', and leaned into structured gym work to maintain body composition, confidence, and performance despite hormonal changes.

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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. Rebecca Dent
2. Manika Gamble
3. Lisa Jackson
4. Dr. Erin Ayala
5. Jennifer Doohan
6. Marie Lootie
7. Stephanie Ho
8. Birgit Hermann

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