Runner Moms
19 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsThe Runner Moms podcast is about more than running. It’s about helping mother runners embrace their inner strength, take time for themselves and lead healthier lives. Settle in and soak up some inspiration. Then rise, lace up those running shoes and embrace your inner strength. Because, momma, you run this world!
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019 | Celina McMichael | Stroke Awareness and the Importance of Advocating for Yourself
May 03, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBThis episode's guest is Celina McMichael. She’s an accomplished runner with an impressive race resume, including Boston qualifying credentials. Even more incredible than her running history though is the fact that she has accomplished so much while battling an ongoing string of eschemic and mini strokes that have spanned the past 20 years. Celina joins this episode to share her story with the Runner Moms community, including how she has had to fight with the medical community time and agai...
018 | Ludgina from TreadChic | Reframing Your Mindset Around the Dreadmill
April 19, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBThe dreadmill. The hamster wheel. The treadmill. It’s the tool that most runners love to hate. But, for mom runners, it’s often the only outlet that we have available to run. Whether due to ice and snow in the winter or being home alone with small kiddos who won’t sit well in a running stroller, you may need to run on a treadmill to keep up with your running goals. But, let’s face it, treadmill miles aren’t always the same as outdoor miles. Ludgina from TreadChic joins this episode of the...
017 | Kayla Fitzgerald | Escaping the Traps of Diet Culture Through Intuitive Eating
April 05, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBIf you’re currently struggling with body image issues, disordered eating or are feeling the weight of diet culture’s unrealistic standards, pause and consider how long you’re willing to continue that cycle. Look back on all of the years that you’ve struggled with it all. And how many more years lay ahead of you. Then, opt out. Obviously it’s not easy and it could take years and years of work but it’s a heck of a lot better than the alternative. It also means you’ll be opting into a lifesty...
016 | Jennifer DiCiesare | How much can one person endure and overcome?
March 22, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBHow much can one person endure and overcome? You're about to find out. Jennifer DiCiesare, this episode's guest, is an ultra distance runner who has overcome immense obstacles and trials in her life. She joins the show to share her story of living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, the near death experiences that she has experienced, and how returning to running has helped her to rise again and again. She also walks us through her journey of caring for her son who was born prematurely at 26 week...
015 | Dominique King | On Running with Your Spouse and Connecting with the Run
March 08, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBDominique King from Lean in With the Kings joins episode 15 to share her running story. She offers a ton of useful advice including tips for running with your partner, advice for connecting with the run, insight on the benefits of moving meditation and so much more. Here are the highlights: Dominique and her husband Ken now regularly run together. Their couple runs began after Ken asked to tag along on Dominique's runs as a way to spend more time together in their hectic lives. She offers...
014 | Theresa Inkley | Miscarriage, Community and the Healing Power of Running
February 22, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBThis episode of the Runner Moms podcast features mom runner Theresa Inkley. She experienced a miscarriage a few years ago while training for a marathon and is here today to share her story of working through the grief of that loss. She discusses how running helped her through that difficult time and also talks through the importance of having a community of support around you. We also talk about the importance of normalizing conversations around miscarriage and postpartum depression to help ...
013 | Rebel | Exploring Trauma, Healing and the Importance of Trusting Your Intuition
February 08, 2021 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBIn this episode of the Runner Moms podcast, we explore trauma, healing and the importance of learning to trust our intuition. **Disclaimer: We dive into some heavy topics, so just a forewarning in case you typically listen to the show around your kiddos.** This episode's guest is Rebel, who discusses her journey of overcoming the trauma of rape. She shares her story of being raped six years ago and how running, therapy, and a solid support system helped her to emerge from that dark time in ...
012 | Amy Harman | Tips for Healing Negative Body Image and Improving Your Relationships with Food and Fitness
January 25, 2021 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBCan you remember a time when you didn’t feel like you needed to lose a few pounds? If you can answer yes to that question, you’re one of the few lucky ones, because most women can’t. This episode explores several topics that come up regularly in the Runner Moms community: Body image, eating disorders and unhealthy relationships with food and fitness. These issues are, unfortunately, very pervasive in our society thanks to the traps and lies of diet culture. To explore these issues and pro...
011 | Zuisei Goddard | Still Running and the Benefits of Meditation in Motion
January 11, 2021 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBHow much time is available in your weekly schedule to just be still? If you're like most moms, the answer to that question is... not much, if any. Zuisei Goddard, author of Still Running, joins the show to introduce the concept of meditation in motion and help you, as a runner mom, find a better way. If you currently feel like you lack mental clarity or are always craving stillness, but can never seem to find it, you aren't alone. Most moms are too busy managing their households, juggling ...
010 | Stephanie Harboe | Normalizing Conversations Regarding Postpartum Health Challenges
December 28, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBStephanie Harboe was the first runner mom to be featured over on our website after we launched in 2019 and she's back on this episode of the podcast to talk postpartum health. Stephanie is on a mission to normalize conversations regarding postpartum health challenges. In this episode, we'll dive into the importance of recognizing that postpartum health isn’t just about the months after giving birth. Stephanie will discuss her postpartum health and fitness journey and will also talk about h...
009 | Anita Schorlemmer | A Guide to Stroller Running, Building Community and Travel Running
December 14, 2020 06:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBAnita Schorlemmer is a German born national and, after living in Hawaii for nearly 20 years, she’s currently living back in Germany where her husband is stationed with the U.S. military. She’s the mom of two young kiddos and has some amazing races and travel runs under her belt. Anita began running as a youth when she was required to participate in a sport. In high school, she was diagnosed with asthma and discovered that running helped her manage her asthma symptoms. Over the years, 'havi...
008 | Anais Taboas | Rebuilding Your Life on the Other Side of a Toxic Relationship
November 30, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBAnais Taboas is a nonprofit lawyer as well as a health coach and has overcome immense personal struggles over the past 10 years. Like many guests on the show, Anais struggled with an eating disorder as well as an unhealthy obsession with fitness, both of which took over her life during a former toxic relationship. Luckily, her family was able to help Anais escape the situation and, since leaving the relationship at the end of 2105, she has been in active recovery to reshape her relationshi...
007 | Susanne Moore | Understanding and Managing Your Emotional Triggers
November 16, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB007: Susanne Moore is an ultra-runner with several impressive races under her belt, including a 157-mile race in the Amazon jungle. She shares her journey from not knowing how she could ever build up to running a marathon to eventually stepping into the world of ultra-running. Even more, Susanne recently, along with her daughter, released an app called Neuraboot. The app is designed to help people understand their emotional triggers and use that understanding to guide them through times of...
006 | Stephanie Johnson | Learning to Love Yourself on the Journey Toward Wellness
November 02, 2020 06:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MB006: Stephanie Johnson joins Shayla on the show to discuss her self-transformation journey toward wellness. Stephanie is a new empty nester after raising her daughter as a single parent from the age of 17. She has been on a journey toward increased wellness for several years and gives us a raw and real look into that journey. It’s a story of overcoming body image issues, depression, and making the choice to keep moving forward even in the face of setbacks. Stephanie also speaks to the essent...
005 | Sarah Thorseth | An Open Conversation about Early Motherhood
October 19, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB005: Sarah Thorseth, runner, coach and mom of a busy 19-month-old, stops by the Runner Moms podcast to have an open conversation with Shayla on the struggles she experienced after becoming a mom. Her husband deployed when their daughter was just four weeks old and, in his absence, Sarah struggled to find her footing as a mom. She struggled with severe postpartum depression that caused anxiety, insomnia and other challenges. Thanks to a community of support and a return to fitness, Sarah work...
004 | Andrea Dell | Becoming Your Own Health Advocate and Achieving Big Dreams
October 05, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB004: Runner and Coach Andrea Dell has battled health struggles for the majority of her life. From severe asthma that started at a young age to widespread endometriosis, her health struggles left the cards stacked against Andrea leading an active life, let alone becoming a marathon runner. In fact, she was told repeatedly starting at a young age that running a mere mile would be too difficult and not worth the risks. Yet, time after time, Andrea pushed those voices aside and became her own he...
003 | Acknowledging and Healing Postpartum Challenges: A Conversation with Coach Alison Marie Helms
September 21, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB003: Running Coach Alison Marie Helms joins Runner Moms Founder Shayla Ebsen on the show to discuss the importance of acknowledging and healing postpartum challenges. Alison discusses the postpartum challenges that she accepted as normal for years until she finally reached a breaking point and took action to heal her body. Alison and Shayla also discuss body image issues and other challenges that runner moms often face. As a special offer to the Runner Moms community, Alison is offering 10%...
002 | Finding Purpose and Positivity After the Loss of a Loved One
September 07, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB#002: Katie Camus is now raising four kids on her own after her husband Jake passed away earlier this year. Her late husband was an ultrarunner and, as she puts it, he lived to run. Katie began running after her husband’s death to try and learn what he loved about the sport. She is also using her journey of becoming a runner and emerging from grief to spread light and positivity. Be sure to have some tissues nearby because this episode brings all the feels! Episode Highlights: Katie shares...
001 | Discussing the Importance of Self-Care with Running Coach Carrie Zimmerman
August 22, 2020 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.9 MB#001: Running Coach Carrie Zimmerman joins Runner Moms Founder Shayla Ebsen on the podcast to discuss the importance of self-care and provide actionable tips for mom runners on prioritizing their fitness goals. In this Episode: Carrie is a busy mom with an 18 month old son and has a full schedule coaching other runners, but she still finds time to prioritize her fitness goals and offers advice for other moms on how to make their needs a priority. She started running competitive cross co...