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What's The Rusch

Rebecca Rusch
Resilience
Mental Health
Personal Growth
Cancer
Women In Sports
Motherhood
Personal Transformation
Snowboarding
Community Building
Filmmaking
Vulnerability
Concussion Recovery
Nature
Sports Science
Grief
Endurance Sports
High-Performance Psychology
Identity
The Ready State
Community Support

What’s the Rusch is a podcast about finding stillness and shedding the armor we wear to reveal the masterpiece within. Hosted by Rebecca Rusch—a seven-time world champion, Hall of Fame athlete, celebrated endurance icon, Emmy winner, and founder of the Athlete Operating System—the show takes listeners on a transformative journey with some of the world’s most accomplished individuals. Known as the ... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes41Foundeda year ago
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This is Part 2 of Rebecca’s conversation with Jay Petervary, recorded just days after his 13th attempt at the Iditarod Trail Invitational (ITI) in Alaska. If you haven’t listened to Part 1: Ride Forward: The Art of Endurance, go back and catch the pr... more

In this episode of What’s the Rusch, Rebecca Rusch welcomes ultra-endurance cycling legend Jay Petervary for a conversation that moves far beyond finish lines and records. Jay, known for pioneering bikepacking, setting iconic records on the Tour Divi... more

In the final episode of our birthday series, Rebecca Rusch explores how timeless wisdom and cutting-edge science come together to help us grow, heal, and perform at our best. Through conversations with world-class thinkers, athletes, and teachers, th... more

In this second episode of our special birthday series, Rebecca Rusch explores the theme of redefining success and identity. Over the past year, What’s the Rusch has become a space for honest conversations about what it means to grow, change, and find... more

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Jay Petervary
Ultra endurance cyclist, bikepacking pioneer, founder of Fat Pursuit and Rawa Pursuit
Episode: Ride Forward: The Art of Endurance with Jay Petervary | EP39
Andy Walsh
Performance Scientist, Coach, and innovator in human potential
Red Bull (former Director of Performance)
Episode: Birthday Episode 3: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science - What’s the Rusch
Teddi Dean
Former professional skateboarder, mindfulness teacher and meditation guide
Mindfulness/Practice
Episode: Birthday Episode 3: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science - What’s the Rusch
Michael Gervais
High-performance psychologist, author, founder of Finding Mastery
Finding Mastery
Episode: Birthday Episode 3: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science - What’s the Rusch
Allen Lim
Dr. Allen Lim, sports scientist, coach, business founder
Dr. Allen Lim Lab / performance culture space
Episode: Birthday Episode 2: Redefining Success & Identity | EP37
Kate Courtney
World Champion mountain biker, She Sends Foundation leader
She Sends Foundation
Episode: Birthday Episode 2: Redefining Success & Identity | EP37
Stacy Sims
Exercise physiologist, researcher, and women's health advocate introduced as a guest
Independent/Academic
Episode: Birthday Episode 1: Embracing Vulnerability - What’s the Rusch | EP36
Rush Sturges
Award-winning filmmaker, professional expedition kayaker, and musician
Independent
Episode: Birthday Episode 1: Embracing Vulnerability - What’s the Rusch | EP36
Chris Burkard
World-renowned adventure photographer, storyteller, endurance athlete
Independent
Episode: Birthday Episode 1: Embracing Vulnerability - What’s the Rusch | EP36

Host

Rebecca Rusch
Rebecca is a seven-time world champion athlete and Hall of Fame inductee, known for her grit and commitment to personal growth and empowerment. She shares her own journey while engaging with guests to explore themes of vulnerability, resilience, and the process of shedding emotional and mental barriers.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 67 ratings
  • Flow Follows Focus

    This hit so many points for me. As a high-drive person I am thinking about like this like a road map going forward. Super super interesting and inspiring and I am now busy sending it to all my people as a gift for the new year.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hydro User
    United States2 months ago
  • I LOVE these conversations!

    I worked in a male dominated field (boat captain of ferries, tugs, worked marine construction) with many wonderful men and others who were stereotypically not so great. Chemistry grad and got into research, mostly stereotypically not so great men. And these conversations are a breath of fresh air on topics I’ve not had the opportunity to discuss with many people a way that was satisfying. Re-Barbie (!) I LOVE what you’re doing. Found this after reading Melissa Arnot Reid’s memoir, Enough (... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Calendula Lover
    United States8 months ago
  • Intimate Conversations with Friends

    I’ve been a fan and follower of Rebecca for over a decade now, so it was a foregone conclusion that I would listen to her podcast. But why should somebody else listen? Who needs another podcast about wellness or sports performance? And the reason to listen is because this podcast isn’t about that — not really. It’s about getting smart, capable, interesting people in a room and having an intimate conversation with them. How have they struggled? How have they persevered? What were the little victo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MTBKit
    United States9 months ago
  • Rebecca is a true force bringing unique voices to the world

    Rebecca’s show brings forth stories of unique individuals who are very inspiring, authentic, and interesting. She brings stories that are often hard to tell. I’ve been listening to the episodes on my runs and have really enjoyed them!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hebahhefzy
    United States10 months ago
  • Inspiring

    This podcast brings a lot more inspiration than just “for athletes”. I love the story telling. The deeper purposes and journeys of so many of her guests. Really can’t listen without taking some good things away. Really is worth the listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BeeHepp
    United States10 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the intimate, vulnerable conversations that provide insights into personal resilience and empowerment.
Many express gratitude for the profound storytelling that encourages reflection and personal growth.
The host is praised for her authenticity and ability to create a comfortable space for guests to share deeply personal experiences.

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Wild Resilience: From Surviving to Thriving with Dr. Jaimie Lusk | EP35
Q: Why is outdoor-based therapy or 'wild therapy' effective for trauma recovery?
Outdoor settings provide a partner to meet safety, joy, and connection needs; movement and nature help regulate the nervous system, and the social, communal aspects of nature-based programs reinforce support and shared purpose, which accelerates integration and post-traumatic growth.
Wild Resilience: From Surviving to Thriving with Dr. Jaimie Lusk | EP35
Q: Can you expand on what moral injury is and how it differs from PTSD or a psychological disorder?
Moral injury isn't a diagnosable disorder like PTSD; it arises when one's values are violated, either through witnessing or participating in actions that clash with those values, leading to ongoing distress that healing strategies—like reconciling experiences and finding meaningful alignment—address rather than medical labeling alone.
The Approval Trap: The Dark Side of Success | EP1
Q: Why is it that we're afraid to show ourselves, our true selves to the world?
People are often afraid to reveal their true selves due to an unproductive obsession about what others think of them, fearing rejection from their community.
Healing Through Nature & Heartbreak with Florence Williams | EP8
Q: Do you feel like now that you are more attuned to that, and maybe not blocking those feelings?
Absolutely. I learned how to feel and to appreciate beauty while acknowledging my pain.
Healing Through Nature & Heartbreak with Florence Williams | EP8
Q: What was it like for you to sort of dig into a painful experience that most of us want to hide?
It was overwhelming and it taught me that I had to express my pain to heal.

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This podcast explores the transformative power of vulnerability and the process of shedding emotional armor to unlock one's true potential. Each episode features intimate conversations with successful individuals from various fields, including athletics, business, and personal development, who share their journeys of growth through adversity, identity evolution, and resilience. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their vulnerabilities, understand the importance of self-acceptance, and learn that true personal growth often stems from letting go of limiting beliefs and past baggage. The host, a renowned endurance athlete, brings her own experiences of challenge and triumph into these discussions, making for relatable and powerful narratives t... more

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1. Jay Petervary
2. Andy Walsh
3. Teddi Dean
4. Michael Gervais
5. Allen Lim
6. Kate Courtney
7. Stacy Sims
8. Rush Sturges

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