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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
Trail Running
Outdoor Adventure
New Zealand
Mount Everest
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 Helen Dainty — solo female cyclist, self-described "full-time global hobo," and one of the most committed long-distance bike travellers you'll ever meet.

For the past decade, Helen has spen... more

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In this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast, we meet Chloe Stead — 42 years old and currently living in a rustic tiny shack in the bush in Tasmania with her husband — but her journey to this simple life has been anything but ordinary.

Since 2008, Chl... more

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In this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast, we're joined by Aisyah Rafaee – a two-time Olympic rower from Singapore who competed at the Rio 2016 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games in the single scull.

After taking an eight-year break from the sport, Aisya... more

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Lauren Roerick, known on trail as Longway, is a long-distance backpacker, filmmaker, and outdoor educator who has hiked across North America, Europe, and Oceania. From the Pacific Crest Trail to New Zealand's Te Araroa, and becoming the first North A... more

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Recent Guests

Chloe Stead
Adventurer who left the Navy and pursued a nomadic, minimalist lifestyle
Independent traveler
Episode: Chloe Stead – From Navy Life to Nomadic Living, Caminos, Grief & Choosing a Simpler Way
Aisyah Rafaee
Two-time Olympic rower from Singapore
Singapore Rowing Association / 3HP Athlete
Episode: Aisyah Rafaee - 2x Olympic Rower on Comebacks, Mental Strength & Redefining High Performance in Your 30s
Lauren Roerick
Long-distance hiker and filmmaker who has completed multiple major trails including the Pacific Crest Trail, HexaTrek, and Te Araroa
Independent explorer and content creator
Episode: Lauren Roerick "Longway" – Thru-Hiking the World: PCT, HexaTrek & Te Araroa
Paula Must Try Harder McGuire
Adventurer, author, and advocate for mental health through accessible challenges
Independent, Penguin (book commission)
Episode: Paula McGuire – Stroke, Autism Diagnosis & Why She's Still Saying Yes to Adventure
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

Host

Sarah Williams
Host of Tough Girl Podcast; associated with Tough Girl Podcast and Tough Girl Challenges.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 608 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

Listeners Say

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Audience notes the host's interviewing style as warm, curious, and encouraging, helping guests share nuanced journeys.
Praise centers on the feasibility and motivation of pursuing tough goals, with strong emphasis on personal growth and practical takeaways.
Listeners describe the show as inspirational and empowering, with relatable stories from diverse women adventurers.

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Chloe Stead – From Navy Life to Nomadic Living, Caminos, Grief & Choosing a Simpler Way
Q: How did grief influence your travels and approach to life?
Grief from Willy's death became a catalyst for deeper exploration, leading her to meditate, join retreats, and ultimately pursue minimalism and long-distance walking as a way to process and redefine what mattered.
Aisyah Rafaee - 2x Olympic Rower on Comebacks, Mental Strength & Redefining High Performance in Your 30s
Q: What was the turning point that allowed you to come back after retirement and pursue another Olympic cycle?
A conversation about aging and possibility, support from her husband, and a decision to focus on health, career, and meaningful training led her to train in Sydney again and eventually qualify for Paris.
Aisyah Rafaee - 2x Olympic Rower on Comebacks, Mental Strength & Redefining High Performance in Your 30s
Q: How do you handle the mental pressure of competing at the Olympics, and what practical strategies helped you perform?
Her approach combined journaling, reframing thoughts, and working with a mental skills coach to turn pressure into a learning process, while maintaining a clear boundaries between sport and personal identity.
Paula McGuire – Stroke, Autism Diagnosis & Why She's Still Saying Yes to Adventure
Q: How did the autism diagnosis change your approach to adventures and challenges?
It clarified why structure and routine felt essential, helped tailor activities to suit how her brain processes change, and reinforced the value of accepting neurodivergence while continuing to explore in a way that remains joyful and manageable.
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.

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What is Tough Girl Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show consistently centers on women who push beyond traditional limits, sharing honest, practical stories of resilience, self-reliance, and bold adventures. Episodes frequently explore long-distance travel, ultrarunning, thru-hiking, polar and extreme expeditions, and the mindset tricks that help people stay motivated through setbacks. Listeners likely value empowerment, personal growth, and actionable tips for planning ambitious journeys, navigating health challenges, and balancing training with life responsibilities. A standout aspect is the breadth of global, high-achieving female travelers and athletes, coupled with a warm, curious interview style that unpacks both practical logistics and mindset shifts. Potential sponsors or guests... more

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Recent guests on Tough Girl Podcast include:

1. Chloe Stead
2. Aisyah Rafaee
3. Lauren Roerick
4. Paula Must Try Harder McGuire
5. Rebecca Dent
6. Manika Gamble
7. Lisa Jackson
8. Dr. Erin Ayala

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