Lucy Barnard

A few weeks ago, Sparta Chicks Radio celebrated its 5th birthday.  And there is no one I’d rather share that celebration with than this week’s return guest, Lucy Barnard!  Lucy is attempting to become the 1st woman to walk the length of the world. She set off in February 2017 from Tierra Del Fuego in Argentina to walk to Barrow, Alaska; a journey of 30,000km /20,000mi across 15 countries that she anticipated would take about 5 years.  When Lucy first joined me on the podcast in March 2018, I realised we share a unique connection; we both started our respective journeys - Lucy started walking and I published the first podcast - on the very same day in 2017. That conversation turned into our first anniversary / birthday celebration and we agreed to catch up each year for an update on her progress!  Needless, the pandemic has interrupted her plans again in 2021.  But that wasn’t going to stop us from talking - and in fact, this could be my favourite of all our conversations! It’s very different from our previous conversations.  In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss everything from what happens when you’re derailed or blindsided by things outside your control to identity, goal setting, values, fear, comparison, self-reflection and the power of community. Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here  Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks  Follow Lucy on Instagram: @tanglesandtail

A few weeks ago, Sparta Chicks Radio celebrated its 5th birthday.  And there is no one I’d rather share that celebration with than this week’s return guest, Lucy Barnard!  Lucy is attempting to become the 1st woman to walk the length of the world. She set off in February 2017 from Tierra Del Fuego in Argentina to walk to Barrow, Alaska; a journey of 30,000km /20,000mi across 15 countries that she anticipated would take about 5 years.  When Lucy first joined me on the podcast in March 2018, I realised we share a unique connection; we both started our respective journeys - Lucy started walking and I published the first podcast - on the very same day in 2017. That conversation turned into our first anniversary / birthday celebration and we agreed to catch up each year for an update on her progress!  Needless, the pandemic has interrupted her plans again in 2021.  But that wasn’t going to stop us from talking - and in fact, this could be my favourite of all our conversations! It’s very different from our previous conversations.  In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss everything from what happens when you’re derailed or blindsided by things outside your control to identity, goal setting, values, fear, comparison, self-reflection and the power of community. <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/178-lucy-barnard/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get the full show notes for the episode here.</a> — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/radio/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SpartaChicks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SpartaChicks</a> Follow Lucy on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tanglesandtail/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@tanglesandtail</a>

#178: Lucy Barnard on Walking the Length of the World

Today you’re going to meet the awesome Gill Castle (you’ll understand the significance of the ‘awesome’ once you listen to this conversation! Gill describes herself as a very ordinary person and Police Officer before the birth of her son in 2011 changed her life.  His premature birth left her with traumatic injuries, the full extent of which weren’t identified by doctors for 5 days. Those injuries included a fistula, a hole in the wall between her rectum and vagina that left her with faecal incontinence and needing to use a stoma bag (a colostomy bag) for the rest of her life. A very long physical and mental recovery followed. Then one day she read an article - she’ll tell you about it in this conversation - that changed the trajectory of her life. And the rest, as they say, is history. Since then, she’s done triathlons, scuba dived, skydived, sea kayaked and taken up ocean swimming. And now she’s training for her next challenge: 5 years ago Gill couldn’t swim in the ocean without opening her eyes and now she’s training to swim across the English Channel! You might be tempted to call her an inspiration, but she actually hates that term. She describes herself as the most ordinary person who just had a life-changing experience that has made her appreciate everything and want to try everything.  And she will leave you wanting to do the same. Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here  Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks  Follow Gill on Instagram: @stoma_chameleon

Today you’re going to meet the awesome Gill Castle (you’ll understand the significance of the ‘awesome’ once you listen to this conversation! Gill describes herself as a very ordinary person and Police Officer before the birth of her son in 2011 changed her life.  His premature birth left her with traumatic injuries, the full extent of which weren’t identified by doctors for 5 days. Those injuries included a fistula, a hole in the wall between her rectum and vagina that left her with faecal incontinence and needing to use a stoma bag (a colostomy bag) for the rest of her life. A very long physical and mental recovery followed. Then one day she read an article - she’ll tell you about it in this conversation - that changed the trajectory of her life. And the rest, as they say, is history. Since then, she’s done triathlons, scuba dived, skydived, sea kayaked and taken up ocean swimming. And now she’s training for her next challenge: 5 years ago Gill couldn’t swim in the ocean without opening her eyes and now she’s training to swim across the English Channel! You might be tempted to call her an inspiration, but she actually hates that term. She describes herself as the most ordinary person who just had a life-changing experience that has made her appreciate everything and want to try everything.  And she will leave you wanting to do the same. <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/177-gill-castle-on-birth-trauma-stoma-bags-swimming-the-channel-podcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get the full show notes for the episode here</a>. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/radio/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SpartaChicks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SpartaChicks </a> Follow Gill on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stoma_chameleon/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@stoma_chameleon</a>

#177: Gill Castle on Birth Trauma, Stoma Bags & Swimming the Channel [Podcast]

Kate Bevilaqua

Kate Bevilaqua returns to Sparta Chicks Radio this week! Kate is an endurance coach, triathlete, an Ultraman Triathlon World Champion and the first woman in history to win an Ultraman triathlon event overall.  She shared her story in episode 3 of the podcast. This time, Kate returns to discuss her experience as a coach and to share her advice for athletes preparing for ultra events. Even if you aren’t training for an ultra-distance event, I have no doubt you’ll benefit from Kate’s wisdom regardless of what distance, or what event, you are training for.   Given it’s January and most of us are thinking about or setting our goals, I thought it would be the perfect time to have this discussion. Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here  Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks  Follow Kate on Instagram: @katebevilaqua

Kate Bevilaqua returns to Sparta Chicks Radio this week! Kate is an endurance coach, triathlete, an Ultraman Triathlon World Champion and the first woman in history to win an Ultraman triathlon event overall.  <a href="http://spartachicks.com/003-kate-bevilaqua/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">She shared her story in episode 3 of the podcast</a>. This time, Kate returns to discuss her experience as a coach and to share her advice for athletes preparing for ultra events. Even if you aren’t training for an ultra-distance event, I have no doubt you’ll benefit from Kate’s wisdom regardless of what distance, or what event, you are training for.   Given it’s January and most of us are thinking about or setting our goals, I thought it would be the perfect time to have this discussion. <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/176-kate-bevilaqua" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get the full show notes for the episode here</a>. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/radio/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SpartaChicks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SpartaChicks </a> Follow Kate on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@katebevilaqua</a>

#176: Kate Bevilaqua on Coaching Endurance Athletes

Selene Yeager

Welcome to this special edition of Sparta Chicks Radio as we count down the 5 most popular episodes of 2021. The #1 most popular episode of Sparta Chicks Radio in 2021 was Selene Yeager on the Power of Cycling &amp; Why Balance is Bullshit Selene is a professional health and fitness writer who is also the author or co-author of 6 books including ‘Rusch to Glory’ about MTB champion Rebecca Rusch and the incredibly popular ‘Roar’ with Dr Stacy Sims. Selene is also an extraordinary athlete in her own right. She’s been a semi-professional athlete since her late 30s and has competed in everything from Hawaii Ironman to 7 day mountain bike stage races and 200 mile (that’s 320km) gravel classics. And she hosts the popular podcast ‘Hit Play Not Pause” for active performance-minded women in their 40s and beyond. In this conversation, we discuss the power of cycling, the importance of storytelling and why balance is bullshit. Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here  Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks  Follow Selene on Instagram: @fitchick3

Welcome to this special edition of Sparta Chicks Radio as we count down the 5 most popular episodes of 2021. The #1 most popular episode of Sparta Chicks Radio in 2021 was Selene Yeager on the Power of Cycling &amp; Why Balance is Bullshit Selene is a professional health and fitness writer who is also the author or co-author of 6 books including ‘Rusch to Glory’ about MTB champion Rebecca Rusch and the incredibly popular ‘Roar’ with Dr Stacy Sims. Selene is also an extraordinary athlete in her own right. She’s been a semi-professional athlete since her late 30s and has competed in everything from Hawaii Ironman to 7 day mountain bike stage races and 200 mile (that’s 320km) gravel classics. And she hosts the popular podcast ‘Hit Play Not Pause” for active performance-minded women in their 40s and beyond. In this conversation, we discuss the power of cycling, the importance of storytelling and why balance is bullshit. <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/2021" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get the full show notes for the episode here</a>. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/radio/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SpartaChicks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SpartaChicks </a> Follow Selene on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitchick3/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@fitchick3</a>

#1 Most Popular Episode of 2021 - Selene Yeager 

Erin Carson

Welcome to this special edition of Sparta Chicks Radio as we count down the 5 most popular episodes of 2021. The #2 most popular episode of Sparta Chicks Radio in 2021 was Erin Carson on Strength, Personal Power &amp; Writing Your Own Story Erin Carson is the strength coach to the stars of the endurance sports world. Based in Boulder, Colorado she is the co-owner &amp; operator of Rally Sports and is the head coach for EC Fit. Her clients include the dynamic duo of Mirinda Carfrae (3 x Ironman World Champion) and  Tim O’Donnell (fastest American ever at Kona). Aside from the World Champions she coaches, Erin also coaches everyday people - like me!  I use Erin’s ECFit on Demand app for my strength and conditioning program.  She’s a visionary who is changing what it means to be a strong athlete and what is considered to be the best form of strength training for endurance athletes.  Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here  Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks  Follow Erin on Instagram: @ecfit_strength

Welcome to this special edition of Sparta Chicks Radio as we count down the 5 most popular episodes of 2021. The #2 most popular episode of Sparta Chicks Radio in 2021 was Erin Carson on Strength, Personal Power &amp; Writing Your Own Story Erin Carson is the strength coach to the stars of the endurance sports world. Based in Boulder, Colorado she is the co-owner &amp; operator of Rally Sports and is the head coach for EC Fit. Her clients include the dynamic duo of Mirinda Carfrae (3 x Ironman World Champion) and  Tim O’Donnell (fastest American ever at Kona). Aside from the World Champions she coaches, Erin also coaches everyday people - like me!  I use Erin’s ECFit on Demand app for my strength and conditioning program.  She’s a visionary who is changing what it means to be a strong athlete and what is considered to be the best form of strength training for endurance athletes.  <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/2021" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get the full show notes for the episode here</a>. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/radio/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SpartaChicks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SpartaChicks</a> Follow Erin on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ecfit_strength/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@ecfit_strength</a>

2nd Most Popular Episode of 2021 - Erin Carson

Welcome to this special edition of Sparta Chicks Radio as we count down the 5 most popular episodes of 2021. The 3rd most popular episode of Sparta Chicks Radio in 2021 was Lucy Barnard on Year 4  of Walking the Length of the World Lucy is attempting to become the 1st woman to walk the length of the world. She set off in February 2017 from Tierra Del Fuego in Argentina to walk to Barrow, Alaska; a journey of 30,000km /20,000mi across 15 countries she anticipated would take her 5 years.  Yes, years. Lucy was first on the podcast in March 2018. And when I was preparing to speak to Lucy for that episode, I realised we share a unique connection; we both started our respective journeys - Lucy started walking and I published the first podcast - on the very same day in 2017. That conversation turned into our first anniversary / birthday celebration and we agreed to catch up each year for an update on her progress!  This is our 4th annual episode and Lucy joined me to share how 2020 unfolded for her. Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks  Follow Lucy on Instagram: @tanglesandtail

Welcome to this special edition of Sparta Chicks Radio as we count down the 5 most popular episodes of 2021. The 3rd most popular episode of Sparta Chicks Radio in 2021 was Lucy Barnard on Year 4  of Walking the Length of the World Lucy is attempting to become the 1st woman to walk the length of the world. She set off in February 2017 from Tierra Del Fuego in Argentina to walk to Barrow, Alaska; a journey of 30,000km /20,000mi across 15 countries she anticipated would take her 5 years.  Yes, years. Lucy was first on the podcast in March 2018. And when I was preparing to speak to Lucy for that episode, I realised we share a unique connection; we both started our respective journeys - Lucy started walking and I published the first podcast - on the very same day in 2017. That conversation turned into our first anniversary / birthday celebration and we agreed to catch up each year for an update on her progress!  This is our 4th annual episode and Lucy joined me to share how 2020 unfolded for her. <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/2021" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get the full show notes for the episode here</a>. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/radio/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SpartaChicks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SpartaChicks </a> Follow Lucy on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tanglesandtail/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@tanglesandtail</a>

3rd Most Popular Episode of 2021 - Lucy Barnard

Tara Diversi

Welcome to this special edition of Sparta Chicks Radio as we count down the 5 most popular episodes of 2021. The #4 most popular episode of Sparta Chicks Radio in 2021 was Tara Diversi on Swimming the ‘Ice Mile’  The next time you hop in an ice bath or stick a sprained ankle into a bucket of ice water, I’m sure you’ll think of this episode of the podcast with Tara Divesi. Tara is a Sports Dietitian and an Accredited Practising Dietitian and an accomplished athlete and marathon swimmer, having completed the English Channel, the Gibraltar Straight, the Rottnest Island swim and the Palm Beach to Manly swim here in Sydney (amongst many others). But the focus of this conversation is on her most recent, and coldest, challenge - becoming the first Australian woman to complete an Ice Mile.  That is swimming one mile (1.6km) in water that is 5 degrees or less.  To put that into perspective, ice baths used by athletes to help with recovery generally sit around 14 degrees. So why does a woman who lives in tropical Far North Queensland set a goal to swim a mile in ice water? Let’s find out! Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here  Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks  Follow Tara on Instagram: @taradiversi

Welcome to this special edition of Sparta Chicks Radio as we count down the 5 most popular episodes of 2021. The #4 most popular episode of Sparta Chicks Radio in 2021 was Tara Diversi on Swimming the ‘Ice Mile’  The next time you hop in an ice bath or stick a sprained ankle into a bucket of ice water, I’m sure you’ll think of this episode of the podcast with Tara Divesi. Tara is a Sports Dietitian and an Accredited Practising Dietitian and an accomplished athlete and marathon swimmer, having completed the English Channel, the Gibraltar Straight, the Rottnest Island swim and the Palm Beach to Manly swim here in Sydney (amongst many others). But the focus of this conversation is on her most recent, and coldest, challenge - becoming the first Australian woman to complete an Ice Mile.  That is swimming one mile (1.6km) in water that is 5 degrees or less.  To put that into perspective, ice baths used by athletes to help with recovery generally sit around 14 degrees. So why does a woman who lives in tropical Far North Queensland set a goal to swim a mile in ice water? Let’s find out! <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/2021" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get the full show notes for the episode here</a>. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/radio/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SpartaChicks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SpartaChicks</a> Follow Tara on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/taradiversi/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@taradiversi</a>

4th Most Popular Episode of 2021 - Tara Diversi

Brooke Nolan

Welcome to this special edition of Sparta Chicks Radio as we count down the 5 most popular episodes of 2021. The 5th most popular episode of Sparta Chicks Radio in 2021 was Brooke Nolan on Confidence, Compassion &amp; Comparison (in the Arctic)   Growing up exercise was a source of shame and embarrassment for Brooke Nolan.  It was only in her late 20s that she discovered a love of outdoor adventure. Fast forward a few years and in March 2020, Brooke found herself on the first all-female team to cross the Finnmark Plateau, which is an ice plateau in Arctic Norway. The crossing was a journey of 250km 14 days that required the team to drag sleds weighing up to 50kgs up to 20km each day in temperatures as cold as -30. Oh, did I mention? Before committing to this expedition, Brooke had never seen snow before, and certainly didn’t know how to ski! Now we could have spent the entire episode talking about the expedition, but as I said, this was March 2020 and Brooke and her team were off the grid for 14 days. When they left, Covid-19 was a blip on the radar. By the time they returned, it had become a pandemic, borders were closing and it was a race to the airport to try and get a flight home, which ultimately took her over 4 months.   Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here  Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks  Follow Brooke on Instagram: @giveintoadventure

Welcome to this special edition of Sparta Chicks Radio as we count down the 5 most popular episodes of 2021. The 5th most popular episode of Sparta Chicks Radio in 2021 was Brooke Nolan on Confidence, Compassion &amp; Comparison (in the Arctic)   Growing up exercise was a source of shame and embarrassment for Brooke Nolan.  It was only in her late 20s that she discovered a love of outdoor adventure. Fast forward a few years and in March 2020, Brooke found herself on the first all-female team to cross the Finnmark Plateau, which is an ice plateau in Arctic Norway. The crossing was a journey of 250km 14 days that required the team to drag sleds weighing up to 50kgs up to 20km each day in temperatures as cold as -30. Oh, did I mention? Before committing to this expedition, Brooke had never seen snow before, and certainly didn’t know how to ski! Now we could have spent the entire episode talking about the expedition, but as I said, this was March 2020 and Brooke and her team were off the grid for 14 days. When they left, Covid-19 was a blip on the radar. By the time they returned, it had become a pandemic, borders were closing and it was a race to the airport to try and get a flight home, which ultimately took her over 4 months.  <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/2021" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get the full show notes for the episode here</a>. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/radio/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SpartaChicks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SpartaChicks </a> Follow Brooke on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/giveintoadventure/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@giveintoadventure</a>

5th Most Popular Episode of 2021 - Brooke Nolan

Bonnie Hancock

Paddle

This week on the podcast I’m delighted to welcome Bonnie Hancock. This episode is very timely because today - December 19 - Bonnie sets out on an epic quest: to paddle her surf ski around Australia.  Her goal: to become the fastest and youngest person to do it. It’s a journey of 16,000km that will take her around 6 months, along some of the most remote parts of Australia and not to mention through (in places) shark and crocodile-infested waters. Bonnie grew up in the same coastal town of Sawmill and was joining in activities at her local surf club from the time she was 5.  At the age of 17, she (and her sister Courtney) moved to the Gold Coast to train and attempt to join the professional (surf life saving) Ironwoman series here in Australia which she did, just a few months later. After competing in the professional ranks for close to a decade (and a bout of overtraining and burnout), Bonnie switched her attention to ocean ski paddling and finished the Molokai Challenge - a 52km ocean ski race between the islands of Molokai and Oahu in Hawaii, finishing fifth - in her first race in the sport. Sometime later, she read a book written by the first woman to paddle around Australia, the seed was planted and the rest, as they say, is history! Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks  Follow Bonnie on Instagram: @bonniehancock

This week on the podcast I’m delighted to welcome Bonnie Hancock. This episode is very timely because today - December 19 - Bonnie sets out on an epic quest: to paddle her surf ski around Australia.  Her goal: to become the fastest and youngest person to do it. It’s a journey of 16,000km that will take her around 6 months, along some of the most remote parts of Australia and not to mention through (in places) shark and crocodile-infested waters. Bonnie grew up in the same coastal town of Sawmill and was joining in activities at her local surf club from the time she was 5.  At the age of 17, she (and her sister Courtney) moved to the Gold Coast to train and attempt to join the professional (surf life saving) Ironwoman series here in Australia which she did, just a few months later. After competing in the professional ranks for close to a decade (and a bout of overtraining and burnout), Bonnie switched her attention to ocean ski paddling and finished the Molokai Challenge - a 52km ocean ski race between the islands of Molokai and Oahu in Hawaii, finishing fifth - in her first race in the sport. Sometime later, she read a book written by the first woman to paddle around Australia, the seed was planted and the rest, as they say, is history! <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/175-bonnie-hancock" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get the full show notes for the episode here</a>. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/radio/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SpartaChicks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SpartaChicks</a> Follow Bonnie on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bonniehancock/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@bonniehancock</a>

#175: Bonnie Hancock - Why Not Paddle Around Australia?

Jo Lum

Jo Lum is a Sydney-based triathlete and busy mum who has been a regular on the triathlon scene in Sydney for years. Jo and her friend Katie were originally training for Ironman Australia in 2020. That race was postponed 4 times - twice in 2020 and then twice in 2021 - before it was eventually cancelled. So Jo and Katie decided not to let their fitness go to waste and designed and completed a DIY Ironman distance event in May 2021. They swam 3.8km in a pool, then hopped on their bikes and rode 180km primarily along bike paths, before heading to their respective homes to finish their ‘race’ by running 42km around their neighbourhoods. There were even race bibs, finisher’s t-shirts and (to their surprise) finishers medals! I’ve shared this story multiple times over the last few months because it’s a powerful example of two important things: focusing on what you can control and asking for help (and being willing to accept it when offered).  Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here  Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks  Follow Jo on Instagram: @jomumlum

Jo Lum is a Sydney-based triathlete and busy mum who has been a regular on the triathlon scene in Sydney for years. Jo and her friend Katie were originally training for Ironman Australia in 2020. That race was postponed 4 times - twice in 2020 and then twice in 2021 - before it was eventually cancelled. So Jo and Katie decided not to let their fitness go to waste and designed and completed a DIY Ironman distance event in May 2021. They swam 3.8km in a pool, then hopped on their bikes and rode 180km primarily along bike paths, before heading to their respective homes to finish their ‘race’ by running 42km around their neighbourhoods. There were even race bibs, finisher’s t-shirts and (to their surprise) finishers medals! I’ve shared this story multiple times over the last few months because it’s a powerful example of two important things: focusing on what you can control and asking for help (and being willing to accept it when offered).  <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/174-jo-lum" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get the full show notes for the episode here</a>. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/radio/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SpartaChicks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SpartaChicks </a> Follow Jo on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jomumlum/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@jomumlum</a>

#174: Jo Lum on the Power of Backing Yourself

Sparta Chicks Radio shares inspiring stories coupled with practical, tried-and-tested-in-the-real-world advice from successful women in all walks of life about the realities of fear, self-doubt, courage, bravery, success and living life on your terms. From world class athletes, brilliant business minds to everyday women undertaking epic adventures, Sparta Chicks Radio will help you tap into your inner strength, courage, bravery and determination so you can chase your dreams and live a more fulfilling life on your terms.Find out more at www.spartachicks.com

I listened to the episode with Lucy Barnard and I was extremely impressed with the content of the interview and even more impressed with Lucy. I’ve been following her journey since the beginning and have listened to interviews on the Australian Hiker podcast but the questions were very logistical and technical (how do you get water, how many miles do you hike a day, etc.). Good for the audience perhaps but this interview was so much better. 

You can tell there is a friendship between these two women and the interview flows like a conversation rather than a checklist. Reminds me of Terri Gross on Fresh Air.  I feel like I know Lucy a lot better now.  So much good background and honesty.

Excellent

It&#39;s inspiring, funny, and entertaining. Can&#39;t wait to listen to all the episodes!

Love this!

Sparta Chicks Radio shares inspiring stories coupled with practical, tried-and-tested-in-the-real-world advice from successful women in all walks of life about the realities of fear, self-doubt, courage, bravery, success and living life on your terms. From world class athletes, brilliant business minds to everyday women undertaking epic adventures, Sparta Chicks Radio will help you tap into your inner strength, courage, bravery and determination so you can chase your dreams and live a more fulfilling life on your terms. Find out more at <a href="http://www.spartachicks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.spartachicks.com</a>

Sparta Chicks Radio: Mindset | Confidence | Sport | Women

Michelle Lee

Michelle Lee is a quintessential ordinary Australian woman who has set out to do something extraordinary. In December 2017, she’ll attempt the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, a 5,000km unassisted and self-supported ocean rowing event across the Atlantic from the Canary Islands off the coast of Spain to Antigua in the Caribbean. If she completes it, she’ll become the first Australian women to row across an ocean. But Michelle isn’t a rower and doesn’t come from a rowing background. So how does an ordinary everyday woman find the courage and bravery to attempt one of the world’s toughest nautical challenges as an absolute newbie in the sport? And what does it take to complete this event? I ask her in this episode.

Michelle Lee is a quintessential ordinary Australian woman who has set out to do something extraordinary. In December 2017, she’ll attempt the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, a 5,000km unassisted and self-supported ocean rowing event across the Atlantic from the Canary Islands off the coast of Spain to Antigua in the Caribbean. If she completes it, she’ll become the first Australian women to row across an ocean. But Michelle isn’t a rower and doesn’t come from a rowing background. So how does an ordinary everyday woman find the courage and bravery to attempt one of the world’s toughest nautical challenges as an absolute newbie in the sport? And what does it take to complete this event? I ask her in this episode.

#025: Michelle Lee on Learning Acceptance over Resistance (also, to Row the Atlantic) 

Stacy Sims

The #1 most popular episode of Sparta Chicks Radio in 2019 was Dr Stacy Sims on How to Work With Your Body, Not Fight Against It Dr Stacy Sims is an environmental exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist at the University of Waikato in NZ. She’s an incredible athlete in her own right too, having competed at the Hawaii Ironman in Kona as well as the Xterra (Off-Road Triathlon) World Championships in Maui. Plus she’s the author of an important book called “Roar: How to Match Your Food and Fitness to Your Female Physiology for Optimum Performance, Great Health and a Strong, Lean Body for Life” At the core of Stacy’s work is the concept that women are not small men. It seems obvious, I know! Yet the majority of sports science research - and a result, the majority of what we understand about the best way to train, eat, drink, race and recover - has been done on men. Even the common training program structure of 3 weeks of training followed by 1 week of recovery is - you guessed it! - based on research done on men, without any regard for the hormonal changes experienced by women throughout the month. Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here  Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks Follow Stacy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstacysims/

The #1 most popular episode of Sparta Chicks Radio in 2019 was Dr Stacy Sims on How to Work With Your Body, Not Fight Against It Dr Stacy Sims is an environmental exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist at the University of Waikato in NZ. She’s an incredible athlete in her own right too, having competed at the Hawaii Ironman in Kona as well as the Xterra (Off-Road Triathlon) World Championships in Maui. Plus she’s the author of an important book called “Roar: How to Match Your Food and Fitness to Your Female Physiology for Optimum Performance, Great Health and a Strong, Lean Body for Life” At the core of Stacy’s work is the concept that women are not small men. It seems obvious, I know! Yet the majority of sports science research - and a result, the majority of what we understand about the best way to train, eat, drink, race and recover - has been done on men. Even the common training program structure of 3 weeks of training followed by 1 week of recovery is - you guessed it! - based on research done on men, without any regard for the hormonal changes experienced by women throughout the month. <a href="http://www.spartachicks.com/2019-most-popular-episodes/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get the full show notes for the episode here</a>. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/radio/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SpartaChicks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SpartaChicks</a> Follow Stacy on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drstacysims/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/drstacysims/</a>

#1 Most Popular Episode of 2019 - Dr Stacy Sims

Lucy Bartholomew

Lucy was my guest on the podcast back in January, 2018 (episode 45). In that episode, Lucy shared her background; how she first started running as a way to spend time with her Dad, her first 100km race at 16 through to her victory in 2017 at the 100km Ultra Trail Australia race (also her 21st birthday). At the time of that episode, Lucy was still getting her head around the news she had secured an entry to the Western States Endurance Run (WSER); not only one of the world’s most prestigious 100mi/160km races, but it would also be Lucy’s first attempt at that distance. So Lucy returns to Sparta Chicks Radio this week to share how the race, and 2018, unfolded for her — including why she labelled her blog post about the race ‘Show Up, Blow Up, Grow Up’. Here’s a #spoileralert - Lucy finished 3rd at WSER this year; an extraordinary performance for someone so young, and racing that distance for the first time, against the best in the world. Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks  Follow Lucy on Instagram: instagram.com/lucy_bartholomew 

Lucy was my guest on the podcast back in January, 2018 (<a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/045-lucy-bartholomew/?utm_source=Libsyn%20-%20Lucy%20Bartholomew%20-%20e45&amp;utm_medium=Podcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">episode 45</a>). In that episode, Lucy shared her background; how she first started running as a way to spend time with her Dad, her first 100km race at 16 through to her victory in 2017 at the 100km Ultra Trail Australia race (also her 21st birthday). At the time of that episode, Lucy was still getting her head around the news she had secured an entry to the Western States Endurance Run (WSER); not only one of the world’s most prestigious 100mi/160km races, but it would also be Lucy’s first attempt at that distance. So Lucy returns to Sparta Chicks Radio this week to share how the race, and 2018, unfolded for her — including why she labelled her blog post about the race ‘Show Up, Blow Up, Grow Up’. Here’s a #spoileralert - Lucy finished 3rd at WSER this year; an extraordinary performance for someone so young, and racing that distance for the first time, against the best in the world. <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/086-lucy-bartholomew/?utm_source=Libsyn%20-%20Lucy%20Bartholomew%20-%20e86&amp;utm_medium=Podcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get the full show notes for the episode here</a>. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/radio/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SpartaChicks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SpartaChicks</a> Follow Lucy on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lucy_bartholomew/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/lucy_bartholomew</a>

#086: Lucy Bartholomew on ‘Showing Up, Blowing Up, Growing Up’ at WSER100 

Tara Mohr

We all experience the voice of the Inner Critic. This week on Sparta Chicks Radio, Tara Mohr, a women's leadership and wellbeing expert, will help you not only recognise your Inner Critic but share some practical tools so you can learn to live with your fear, self-doubt and Inner Critic, but not be held back by it. Tara specialises in helping women to 'play big' which is also the title of her book, which was named by Apple's iBooks as a "best book of the year". She has been featured in the New York Times, the Today Show in the US, Harvard Business Review &amp; Oprah.com. We spend much of this conversation dedicated to the Inner Critic. Tara also turns the tables on me and we discuss my struggles with the Inner Critic around this podcast.  Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here Follow Sparta Chicks on Instagram: facebook.com/SpartaChicks Follow Tara on Instagram: instagram.com/tarasophiamohr

We all experience the voice of the Inner Critic. This week on Sparta Chicks Radio, Tara Mohr, a women's leadership and wellbeing expert, will help you not only recognise your Inner Critic but share some practical tools so you can learn to live with your fear, self-doubt and Inner Critic, but not be held back by it. Tara specialises in helping women to 'play big' which is also the title of her book, which was named by Apple's iBooks as a "best book of the year". She has been featured in the New York Times, the Today Show in the US, Harvard Business Review &amp; <a href="http://Oprah.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oprah.com</a>. We spend much of this conversation dedicated to the Inner Critic. Tara also turns the tables on me and we discuss my struggles with the Inner Critic around this podcast.  <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/042-tara-mohr/?utm_source=Libsyn%20-%20Tara%20Mohr" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get the full show notes for the episode here</a>. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Follow Sparta Chicks on Instagram: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SpartaChicks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SpartaChicks</a> Follow Tara on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tarasophiamohr" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/tarasophiamohr</a>

#042: Tara Mohr on the Inner Critic and Playing Big 

Steph Lowe

Steph Lowe is a triathlete, Sports Nutritionist and the Founder of the Natural Nutritionist, a business based in Melbourne, Australia dedicated to teaching how easy real food living and performance can be. The foundation of her approach is a whole foods, lower carb higher fat (or LCHF) lifestyle, which she also describes as JERF (just eat real food). This conversation ties together with the previous conversations I’ve had with Katee Pedicini on the podcast as nutrition is one of Katee’s key recommendations for developing happy hormones. In this conversation, we discuss: * the profound impact removing gluten had on Steph’s physical and mental health, * why food is medicine, * the benefits of adopting an LCHF lifestyle (and whether you would experience the same benefits if you are not gluten intolerant), * the most common tell-tale symptoms a person might have that would benefit from adopting an LCHF lifestyle (listen up if you have 3.30-itis, you get hangry or if you experience cravings), * the impact of gut health on your hormonal cycle, PMS and immune system, * the added benefits of adopting an LCHF lifestyle for athletes (including for those who struggle with weight loss despite heavy amounts of training), * the difference between LCHF and a keto diet, the confusion between the two and why she doesn’t recommend a keto diet to athletes, * why carb-loading doesn’t make sense and why the intensity of your training should dictate your carb intake (not what stage of training you’re in), * how to make the transition to an LCHF lifestyle and the ideal time to do it, and * the benefits of fasting (and how to capitalise on what you’re already doing). Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks Follow Steph on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenaturalnutritionist/

Steph Lowe is a triathlete, Sports Nutritionist and the Founder of the Natural Nutritionist, a business based in Melbourne, Australia dedicated to teaching how easy real food living and performance can be. The foundation of her approach is a whole foods, lower carb higher fat (or LCHF) lifestyle, which she also describes as JERF (just eat real food). This conversation ties together with the previous conversations I’ve had with Katee Pedicini on the podcast as nutrition is one of Katee’s key recommendations for developing happy hormones. In this conversation, we discuss: * the profound impact removing gluten had on Steph’s physical and mental health, * why food is medicine, * the benefits of adopting an LCHF lifestyle (and whether you would experience the same benefits if you are not gluten intolerant), * the most common tell-tale symptoms a person might have that would benefit from adopting an LCHF lifestyle (listen up if you have 3.30-itis, you get hangry or if you experience cravings), * the impact of gut health on your hormonal cycle, PMS and immune system, * the added benefits of adopting an LCHF lifestyle for athletes (including for those who struggle with weight loss despite heavy amounts of training), * the difference between LCHF and a keto diet, the confusion between the two and why she doesn’t recommend a keto diet to athletes, * why carb-loading doesn’t make sense and why the intensity of your training should dictate your carb intake (not what stage of training you’re in), * how to make the transition to an LCHF lifestyle and the ideal time to do it, and * the benefits of fasting (and how to capitalise on what you’re already doing). <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/069-steph-lowe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get the full show notes for the episode here</a>. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/radio/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/SpartaChicks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SpartaChicks</a> Follow Steph on Instagram: <a href="instagram.com/thenaturalnutritionist/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thenaturalnutritionist/</a>

#069: Steph Lowe on Nutrition, Performance & Hormones 

Jo Bailey

Resilience

Jo Bailey is just like you and I. An age group athlete and busy mum who only discovered running in her mid-30s. Since then, she's completed 9 ultra-marathons and is about to attempt her first 100mi/160km race through the Victorian Alps. Jo has openly discussed her struggles with the Imposter Complex and comparison, her fear of coming last and the “stories she tells herself” about her speed on her blog and on social media so I knew she would be the perfect guest for the podcast. We also talk about how being a runner has changed her as a woman and mother, how she’s come to proudly own the fact she is an athlete as well as her mental state ahead of her first 100mi/160km race. Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks Follow Jo on Instagram: instagram.com/runjojo

Jo Bailey is just like you and I. An age group athlete and busy mum who only discovered running in her mid-30s. Since then, she's completed 9 ultra-marathons and is about to attempt her first 100mi/160km race through the Victorian Alps. Jo has openly discussed her struggles with the Imposter Complex and comparison, her fear of coming last and the “stories she tells herself” about her speed on her blog and on social media so I knew she would be the perfect guest for the podcast. We also talk about how being a runner has changed her as a woman and mother, how she’s come to proudly own the fact she is an athlete as well as her mental state ahead of her first 100mi/160km race. Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website <a href="http://spartachicks.com/radio/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SpartaChicks/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SpartaChicks</a> Follow Jo on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runjojo/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/runjojo</a>

#038: Jo Bailey on Comparison, Resilience & Running

Elly McLean

Elly is a marathon runner and nutritionist who works with Steph Lowe (episode 69) at The Natural Nutritionist. Elly first explored an LCHF (lower carb, healthy fat) protocol after various health issues caused her to question the traditional approach to nutrition she’d been taught at University (including the (in)famous food pyramid). After working in the United States, Elly decided to adopt a vegan diet. But soon found that it wasn’t conducive for her to thrive as a marathon runner. Now Elly’s the first to admit many athletes thrive using a vegan or vegetarian protocol, but she realised she isn’t one of them. Elly’s experience is a great example of why it’s important to personalise your approach to training and nutrition, rather than simply adopting what’s popular or what your friends are doing. In many ways, this episode is an extension of my conversation with Steph Lowe and previous episodes with Katee Pedicini in that we discuss nutrition, fat adaptation, hormones and an LCHF lifestyle. I should also mention: I am neither vegan nor vegetarian! But there’s no denying there are massive benefits (for us and for the environment) to be gained when we add more plant-based foods to our diet. So even if you are carnivorous like me, I know you’ll benefit from listening to this episode. We begin by discussing how Elly’s love of nutrition developed in High School and how she discovered running in her early 20s. After that, we dive into discuss specific considerations that vegan or vegetarian athletes need to consider. Then in the second half, we explore broader issues that are relevant to all athletes, regardless of what diet you adopt. Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here  Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks  Follow Elly on Instagram: instagram.com/nutritionelly/

Elly is a marathon runner and nutritionist who works with Steph Lowe (episode 69) at The Natural Nutritionist. Elly first explored an LCHF (lower carb, healthy fat) protocol after various health issues caused her to question the traditional approach to nutrition she’d been taught at University (including the (in)famous food pyramid). After working in the United States, Elly decided to adopt a vegan diet. But soon found that it wasn’t conducive for her to thrive as a marathon runner. Now Elly’s the first to admit many athletes thrive using a vegan or vegetarian protocol, but she realised she isn’t one of them. Elly’s experience is a great example of why it’s important to personalise your approach to training and nutrition, rather than simply adopting what’s popular or what your friends are doing. In many ways, this episode is an extension of my conversation with Steph Lowe and previous episodes with Katee Pedicini in that we discuss nutrition, fat adaptation, hormones and an LCHF lifestyle. I should also mention: I am neither vegan nor vegetarian! But there’s no denying there are massive benefits (for us and for the environment) to be gained when we add more plant-based foods to our diet. So even if you are carnivorous like me, I know you’ll benefit from listening to this episode. We begin by discussing how Elly’s love of nutrition developed in High School and how she discovered running in her early 20s. After that, we dive into discuss specific considerations that vegan or vegetarian athletes need to consider. Then in the second half, we explore broader issues that are relevant to all athletes, regardless of what diet you adopt. <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/079-elly-mclean?utm_source=Libsyn%20-%20Elly%20McLean&amp;utm_medium=Podcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get the full show notes for the episode here</a>. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/radio/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SpartaChicks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SpartaChicks</a> Follow Elly on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nutritionelly/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/nutritionelly/</a>

#079: Elly McLean on Plant-Based Nutrition, LCHF & Marathon Running 

Alise Selsmark

Alise Selsmark is a professional triathlete based in Noosa here in Australia. Although Alise had a background as a competitive swimmer as a child, she only entered her first triathlon - a women’s only event - at 28. And just 4 years later, she qualified to race as a professional. In this conversation, we discuss what she learnt from watching a boy called Alan at her first swim squad when she was 11, how she got into triathlons, her transition from racing as an amateur to a pro and why it’s important to define what success means to you. We also discuss the choice we all make between fear and regret, her advice on racing in the heat (having just finished Ironman Philippines) and her advice to self-coached athletes. Now if you’ve seen a proliferation of cupcakes on social media over the last few months for no apparent reason, Alise &amp; her partner Callum Millward (from Cupcakes With Cal fame) are to blame. Together earlier this year they set up a triathlon team called the Cupcake Cartel. Alise will explain what it is and what they hope to achieve in this conversation. Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks Follow Alise on Instagram: instagram.com/aliseselsy/ Follow the Cupcake Cartel on Instagram: instagram.com/the.cupcake.cartel/

Alise Selsmark is a professional triathlete based in Noosa here in Australia. Although Alise had a background as a competitive swimmer as a child, she only entered her first triathlon - a women’s only event - at 28. And just 4 years later, she qualified to race as a professional. In this conversation, we discuss what she learnt from watching a boy called Alan at her first swim squad when she was 11, how she got into triathlons, her transition from racing as an amateur to a pro and why it’s important to define what success means to you. We also discuss the choice we all make between fear and regret, her advice on racing in the heat (having just finished Ironman Philippines) and her advice to self-coached athletes. Now if you’ve seen a proliferation of cupcakes on social media over the last few months for no apparent reason, Alise &amp; her partner Callum Millward (from Cupcakes With Cal fame) are to blame. Together earlier this year they set up a triathlon team called the Cupcake Cartel. Alise will explain what it is and what they hope to achieve in this conversation. <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/065-alice-selsmark" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get the full show notes for the episode here</a>. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/radio/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SpartaChicks/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SpartaChicks</a> Follow Alise on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aliseselsy/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/aliseselsy/</a> Follow the Cupcake Cartel on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.cupcake.cartel/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/the.cupcake.cartel/</a>

#065: Alise Selsmark on Regret, Success & the Cupcake Cartel

Tiffany Winchester

The 5th popular episode of Sparta Chicks Radio in 2019 was Tiffany Winchester on Donuts, the Imposter &amp; Ultra-Endurance Cycling. Tiffany is an ultra-endurance cyclist, with a love of doughnuts, who was at the time we recorded this conversation, preparing to ride the Paris-Brest-Paris; an iconic 1,200km endurance cycling event in France later in 2019. Tiff finished her first bike race as a child and then took a “25 year rest week” from almost all forms of exercise. It wasn’t until her 30s that she started walking and hiking (“procrasta-hiking” as she calls it) as a way to clear her head and clarify your thoughts while working on her PhD. After a brief with trail running, Tiff was introduced to the world of cycling 3 years ago - and hated it at first! Her relationship with cycling has been bumpy; so much so, she decided to stop racing for mental health reasons. However, she has since found her ‘happy place’ in the incredibly gruelling world of ultra-endurance cycling (all while balancing a family and full-time work). Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here  Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks Follow Tiff on Instagram: instagram.com/tiffo012

The 5th popular episode of Sparta Chicks Radio in 2019 was Tiffany Winchester on Donuts, the Imposter &amp; Ultra-Endurance Cycling. Tiffany is an ultra-endurance cyclist, with a love of doughnuts, who was at the time we recorded this conversation, preparing to ride the Paris-Brest-Paris; an iconic 1,200km endurance cycling event in France later in 2019. Tiff finished her first bike race as a child and then took a “25 year rest week” from almost all forms of exercise. It wasn’t until her 30s that she started walking and hiking (“procrasta-hiking” as she calls it) as a way to clear her head and clarify your thoughts while working on her PhD. After a brief with trail running, Tiff was introduced to the world of cycling 3 years ago - and hated it at first! Her relationship with cycling has been bumpy; so much so, she decided to stop racing for mental health reasons. However, she has since found her ‘happy place’ in the incredibly gruelling world of ultra-endurance cycling (all while balancing a family and full-time work). <a href="http://www.spartachicks.com/2019-most-popular-episodes/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get the full show notes for the episode here</a>. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/radio/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SpartaChicks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SpartaChicks</a> Follow Tiff on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tiffo012" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/tiffo012</a>

5th Most Popular Episode of 2019 - Tiffany Winchester

Rebecca Stone

Rebecca Stone is a busy woman. She’s a midwife, a mum, and someone who loves racing her mountain bike for 24 hours - all while living with fibromyalgia. In 2010, after 9 months of severe pain which ultimately left her unable to work, drive or walk for more than 5m, Rebecca was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, A chronic condition, fibromyalgia causes widespread pain and sensitivity throughout the body. There’s no cure and it is difficult to treat. Getting back on her beloved mountain bike plan was part of Rebecca’s initial treatment plan primarily for the mental health benefits. In 2017, she finished 2nd at the Australian 24 Hour Solo Mountain Bike Championships. And this year, she will line up at the Australian Championships in September before going onto contest the World 24 Hour Solo Mountain Bike Championships in Scotland in October. In this conversation, we discuss motherhood as well as living, training and racing with chronic pain. Plus she shares why she thinks she’s a better athlete because of it. Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks Follow Rebecca on Instagram: instagram.com/24hrracerchick/ 

Rebecca Stone is a busy woman. She’s a midwife, a mum, and someone who loves racing her mountain bike for 24 hours - all while living with fibromyalgia. In 2010, after 9 months of severe pain which ultimately left her unable to work, drive or walk for more than 5m, Rebecca was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, A chronic condition, fibromyalgia causes widespread pain and sensitivity throughout the body. There’s no cure and it is difficult to treat. Getting back on her beloved mountain bike plan was part of Rebecca’s initial treatment plan primarily for the mental health benefits. In 2017, she finished 2nd at the Australian 24 Hour Solo Mountain Bike Championships. And this year, she will line up at the Australian Championships in September before going onto contest the World 24 Hour Solo Mountain Bike Championships in Scotland in October. In this conversation, we discuss motherhood as well as living, training and racing with chronic pain. Plus she shares why she thinks she’s a better athlete because of it. <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/060-rebecca-stone/?utm_source=Libsyn%20-%20Rebecca%20Stone&amp;utm_medium=Podcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get the full show notes for the episode here</a>. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/radio/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/shepodcasts/?ref=bookmarks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SpartaChicks</a> Follow Rebecca on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/24hrracerchick/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/24hrracerchick/ </a>

#060: Rebecca Stone: On Chronic Pain, Mountain Biking & Motherhood

Jen Brown

The tables - or microphone - is turned this week onto the host of Sparta Chicks Radio and the founder of Sparta Chicks, Jen Brown.  Interviewed by Richelle Olsen (founder of Escaping Your Comfort Zone and who was our guest on the podcast during episode 40), Jen shares her childhood, her transition from law to coaching and some of the various projects under the Sparta Chicks umbrella including the book she wrote, the podcast and the upcoming event called Sparta Chicks Unleashed. We also discuss her recent surgery and broader issues around women’s health and what she would say to her 13 year old self.  Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks Follow Jen on Instagram: instagram.com/spartajen

The tables - or microphone - is turned this week onto the host of Sparta Chicks Radio and the founder of Sparta Chicks, Jen Brown.  Interviewed by Richelle Olsen (founder of Escaping Your Comfort Zone and who was our guest on the podcast during episode 40), Jen shares her childhood, her transition from law to coaching and some of the various projects under the Sparta Chicks umbrella including the book she wrote, the podcast and the upcoming event called Sparta Chicks Unleashed. We also discuss her recent surgery and broader issues around women’s health and what she would say to her 13 year old self.  <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/064-jen-brown/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get the full show notes for the episode here</a>. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/radio/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/SpartaChicks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SpartaChicks</a> Follow Jen on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/spartajen" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/spartajen</a>

#064: Jen Brown on Balancing Big Dreams and Self-Doubt

Natalia Cohen

Natalia Cohen is a member of the Coxless Crew, the first fours boat (and all-female team) to row, unsupported, across the Pacific Ocean (the largest ocean in the world). The journey, which took 257 days at sea, is documented in the film "Losing Sight of Shore" (available on Netflix). In this conversation, we discuss why she decided to apply (despite not having any rowing experience), her interesting struggle with the Imposter Complex now that the journey has been completed, how she used mindfulness to get through the tough times, how the sharks that kept them company on the journey were a highlight and why it’s important not to be afraid of the unknown and instead to embrace it.

Natalia Cohen is a member of the Coxless Crew, the first fours boat (and all-female team) to row, unsupported, across the Pacific Ocean (the largest ocean in the world). The journey, which took 257 days at sea, is documented in the film "Losing Sight of Shore" (available on Netflix). In this conversation, we discuss why she decided to apply (despite not having any rowing experience), her interesting struggle with the Imposter Complex now that the journey has been completed, how she used mindfulness to get through the tough times, how the sharks that kept them company on the journey were a highlight and why it’s important not to be afraid of the unknown and instead to embrace it.

#030: Natalia Cohen on Embracing the Unknown & Losing Sight of Shore

Self-belief is such a murky, fluid concept. Some days you feel on top of the world and unstoppable. The next, it’s gone and you’re convinced you were fooling yourself. So how do you develop unwavering self-belief (and keep it)? In 2017, I asked Olympic Gold Medalist Natalie Cook In this interview, we discuss her 4-year journey of personal development after the Atlanta Olympics when she realised she didn’t have the mental toughness or emotional stability needed to achieve her goal of winning the Olympic Gold medal in Sydney. Plus in an unexpected twist, I got called out on why I was hiding behind my fear and not telling the world about one of my goals. Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here  Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks

Self-belief is such a murky, fluid concept. Some days you feel on top of the world and unstoppable. The next, it’s gone and you’re convinced you were fooling yourself. So how do you develop unwavering self-belief (and keep it)? In 2017, I asked Olympic Gold Medalist Natalie Cook In this interview, we discuss her 4-year journey of personal development after the Atlanta Olympics when she realised she didn’t have the mental toughness or emotional stability needed to achieve her goal of winning the Olympic Gold medal in Sydney. Plus in an unexpected twist, I got called out on why I was hiding behind my fear and not telling the world about one of my goals. <a href="http://spartachicks.com/009-natalie-cook/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get the full show notes for the episode here</a>. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/radio/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SpartaChicks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SpartaChicks</a>

[VAULT] Natalie Cook on the Search for Mental Toughness and Emotional Stability 

Stacey Copeland

#037: Stacey Copeland on the Power of Role Models, Language and Women’s BoxingStacey Copeland has represented England at the highest levels in both football and boxing. These day, Stacey is a professional boxer, having gained her professional licence earlier this year. Stacey began training in the boxing gym run by her Granddad when she was 6 or 7. But she was too young to realise that, at the time, boxing was banned as a sport for women. So when the boys in her training squad turned 11 and were allowed to compete, Stacey was left on the sidelines outside the ring, watching. An incredible football career followed. And by the time Stacey retired from football, the ban on women’s boxing had been lifted so she returned to the sport she loved. In this episode, we don’t discuss boxing so much as Stacey’s experience of being a girl and woman involved in two sports that are traditionally seen as “male sports”. Stacey talks openly about how she’s struggled with the perceptions and labels given to her by others who think that boxing isn’t suitable for women and how that lack of recognition fed a longstanding struggle with the Imposter Complex. We also talk about what it was like growing up in a boxing gym, the impact that having no female role models in her sport had on her, why role models are so critical, the power of language and why it’s so important to be aware of the words we use and the labels we give others. Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks Follow Stacey on Instagram: instagram.com/staceycopelandboxer/ Follow Stacey on Twitter: twitter.com/scopelandboxer

#037: Stacey Copeland on the Power of Role Models, Language and Women’s BoxingStacey Copeland has represented England at the highest levels in both football and boxing. These day, Stacey is a professional boxer, having gained her professional licence earlier this year. Stacey began training in the boxing gym run by her Granddad when she was 6 or 7. But she was too young to realise that, at the time, boxing was banned as a sport for women. So when the boys in her training squad turned 11 and were allowed to compete, Stacey was left on the sidelines outside the ring, watching. An incredible football career followed. And by the time Stacey retired from football, the ban on women’s boxing had been lifted so she returned to the sport she loved. In this episode, we don’t discuss boxing so much as Stacey’s experience of being a girl and woman involved in two sports that are traditionally seen as “male sports”. Stacey talks openly about how she’s struggled with the perceptions and labels given to her by others who think that boxing isn’t suitable for women and how that lack of recognition fed a longstanding struggle with the Imposter Complex. We also talk about what it was like growing up in a boxing gym, the impact that having no female role models in her sport had on her, why role models are so critical, the power of language and why it’s so important to be aware of the words we use and the labels we give others. <a href="http://spartachicks.com/037-stacey-copeland/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get the full show notes for the episode here</a>. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SpartaChicks/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SpartaChicks</a> Follow Stacey on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/staceycopelandboxer/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/staceycopelandboxer/</a> Follow Stacey on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/scopelandboxer" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/scopelandboxer</a>

#037: Stacey Copeland on the Power of Role Models, Language and Women’s Boxing 

Karley Cunningham

Karley Cunningham has a diverse background and a unique perspective on the world. At 8, she was being groomed to be one of the top pairs figure skaters in Canada (and the world). After quitting, she went on to compete in equestrian, cross country and golf (all at a high level) before discovering mountain biking. She became an elite mountain biker and raced for many years and now she’s come over to the dark side and discovered trail running. Karley grew up in what she describes as a gender-neutral household, playing a lot of sport with boys, and it’s given her a unique perspective on the female brain, what she calls “female hesitation” and the way gender (and specifically our conditioning) affects our mindset and our success. We discuss perfectionism, crashing, the worst mistake ever, the importance of keeping your focus on what’s right in front of you, why she says she’s hardly ever failed and, of course, the Imposter Complex.

Karley Cunningham has a diverse background and a unique perspective on the world. At 8, she was being groomed to be one of the top pairs figure skaters in Canada (and the world). After quitting, she went on to compete in equestrian, cross country and golf (all at a high level) before discovering mountain biking. She became an elite mountain biker and raced for many years and now she’s come over to the dark side and discovered trail running. Karley grew up in what she describes as a gender-neutral household, playing a lot of sport with boys, and it’s given her a unique perspective on the female brain, what she calls “female hesitation” and the way gender (and specifically our conditioning) affects our mindset and our success. We discuss perfectionism, crashing, the worst mistake ever, the importance of keeping your focus on what’s right in front of you, why she says she’s hardly ever failed and, of course, the Imposter Complex.

#032: Karley Cunningham on Female Hesitation & Whether Your Stories Work For You

Lucy Bartholomew was just 16 when she completed her first 100km race, after only taking up the sport the year before. By 18, she was the Sky Running Junior World Champion. Then in 2017, on her 21st birthday Lucy won the Ultra Trail Australia 100km race and again proved she was a force to be reckoned with on the international trail running scene with her victory at Ultra Trail Cape Town 100km in December, 2017. And while Lucy’s rise in the sport of trail running has been rapid, it hasn’t been easy. She has been the subject of much criticism for her decision to take up ultra running at such a young age. Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks Follow Lucy on Instagram: instagram.com/lucy_bartholomew

Lucy Bartholomew was just 16 when she completed her first 100km race, after only taking up the sport the year before. By 18, she was the Sky Running Junior World Champion. Then in 2017, on her 21st birthday Lucy won the Ultra Trail Australia 100km race and again proved she was a force to be reckoned with on the international trail running scene with her victory at Ultra Trail Cape Town 100km in December, 2017. And while Lucy’s rise in the sport of trail running has been rapid, it hasn’t been easy. She has been the subject of much criticism for her decision to take up ultra running at such a young age. <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/045-lucy-bartholomew/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get the full show notes for the episode here.</a> — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website here</a> Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SpartaChicks/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SpartaChicks</a> Follow Lucy on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lucy_bartholomew/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/lucy_bartholomew</a>

#045: Lucy Bartholomew on Running, Criticism & Daring to Dream

Muay Thai may, on the surface, appear to have nothing in common with endurance sports, but you might be surprised… I was certainly was when I spoke with Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu for this week’s episode of Sparta Chicks Radio. Sylvie is an American born woman living in Thailand who currently holds the record for the most number of Muay Thai fights by any Westerner - male or female - which (at the time of writing) stands at 242. And, much to my surprise, she’s been a long-time listener of Sparta Chicks Radio too! Since taking up what she describes as a “beautiful sport” in New York, Sylvie and Kevin have since moved to Thailand so Sylvie can pursue the sport on a full-time basis, and chase her next goal; the World Record for the most number of professional fights. This record of 471 fights has stood since the 1920s! In the conversation, we discuss: - what she gains from listening to the podcast (given she doesn't participate in any of the sports we traditionally cover), - why she thinks Muay Thai and endurance sports have more in common than you might think, - how she discovered Muay Thai and why she describes it as a 'beautiful sport’, - why she (as a woman and feminist) struggles with some of the traditions of the sport (eg, men may enter the ring by climbing over the top rope, but women must go under the bottom rope), - why it's important to "reduce the space" you give your self-doubt and focus instead on the process, - how to reframe competition (even in the context of sport) as a collaboration that brings out the best in everyone and an opportunity to practice in gratitude, and - the biggest life lesson she's learnt from her sport. Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here  Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks  Follow Sylvie on Instagram: instagram.com/sylviemuay

Muay Thai may, on the surface, appear to have nothing in common with endurance sports, but you might be surprised… I was certainly was when I spoke with Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu for this week’s episode of Sparta Chicks Radio. Sylvie is an American born woman living in Thailand who currently holds the record for the most number of Muay Thai fights by any Westerner - male or female - which (at the time of writing) stands at 242. And, much to my surprise, she’s been a long-time listener of Sparta Chicks Radio too! Since taking up what she describes as a “beautiful sport” in New York, Sylvie and Kevin have since moved to Thailand so Sylvie can pursue the sport on a full-time basis, and chase her next goal; the World Record for the most number of professional fights. This record of 471 fights has stood since the 1920s! In the conversation, we discuss: - what she gains from listening to the podcast (given she doesn't participate in any of the sports we traditionally cover), - why she thinks Muay Thai and endurance sports have more in common than you might think, - how she discovered Muay Thai and why she describes it as a 'beautiful sport’, - why she (as a woman and feminist) struggles with some of the traditions of the sport (eg, men may enter the ring by climbing over the top rope, but women must go under the bottom rope), - why it's important to "reduce the space" you give your self-doubt and focus instead on the process, - how to reframe competition (even in the context of sport) as a collaboration that brings out the best in everyone and an opportunity to practice in gratitude, and - the biggest life lesson she's learnt from her sport. <a href="http://www.spartachicks.com/111-sylvie-von-duuglas-ittu/?utm_source=Libsyn%20%20-%20Sylvie%20von%20Duuglas-Ittu&amp;utm_medium=Podcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get the full show notes for the episode here.</a> — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/radio/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SpartaChicks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SpartaChicks</a> Follow Sylvie on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sylviemuay/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/sylviemuay</a>

#111: Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu on Self-Doubt, Feminism & Muay Thai 

Hannah Macdougall

An elite athlete in two sports and with a PhD in athlete wellbeing, Dr Hannah MacDougall has a unique perspective on emotional, mental and physical performance and wellbeing - so I knew she’d be the perfect guest for Sparta Chicks Radio. Hannah was 9 when she set the goal to become a Paralympian. She’s now a dual Paralympian, having competed in swimming at the 2004 Athens and the 2008 Beijng Paralympics. Unfortunately, Hannah suffered from burnout, fell out of love with swimming and eventually quit the sport. And that’s when she discovered cycling! Since then, she’s won multiple medals including Gold at both the Australian Para Cycling Championships and, more recently, World Cup events in Europe. She was also the first female amputee to compete in the “able bodied” women’s time trial race at the Cycling Australia National Championships. And her next goal is to represent Australia at her 3rd Paralympics in Tokyo in 2020, this time in cycling. On top of all that, she has a PhD in Athlete Well-Being and has studied, amongst other things, the use of meditation and mindfulness, in sport and life. Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here  Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks  Follow Hannah on Instagram: instagram.com/hanmacdougall06

An elite athlete in two sports and with a PhD in athlete wellbeing, Dr Hannah MacDougall has a unique perspective on emotional, mental and physical performance and wellbeing - so I knew she’d be the perfect guest for Sparta Chicks Radio. Hannah was 9 when she set the goal to become a Paralympian. She’s now a dual Paralympian, having competed in swimming at the 2004 Athens and the 2008 Beijng Paralympics. Unfortunately, Hannah suffered from burnout, fell out of love with swimming and eventually quit the sport. And that’s when she discovered cycling! Since then, she’s won multiple medals including Gold at both the Australian Para Cycling Championships and, more recently, World Cup events in Europe. She was also the first female amputee to compete in the “able bodied” women’s time trial race at the Cycling Australia National Championships. And her next goal is to represent Australia at her 3rd Paralympics in Tokyo in 2020, this time in cycling. On top of all that, she has a PhD in Athlete Well-Being and has studied, amongst other things, the use of meditation and mindfulness, in sport and life. <a href="http://www.spartachicks.com/117-hannah-macdougall/?utm_source=Libsyn%20-%20Hannah%20MacDougall&amp;utm_medium=Podcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get the full show notes for the episode here</a>. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/radio/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SpartaChicks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SpartaChicks</a> Follow Hannah on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hanmacdougall06/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/hanmacdougall06</a>

#117: Dr Hannah MacDougall on Burnout, Self-Doubt and Mindfulness 

Who better to ask about fear and self-doubt than one of the best stuntwomen in the world, Ky Furneaux? Ky was raised in a small country town in South Australia and has gone onto work on many big-budget Hollywood blockbusters and become one of the best stuntwomen in the world. In this conversation, we discuss: * her adventure-seeking ways as a child and the grandmother who inspired her love of travel, * the car accident at 19 and the lessons she gained from that experience, * how she found the confidence and courage to move to Canada to pursue her dream of becoming a stunt performer with no specific skills, training or even a plan, * how to deal with the ‘no’s’ you receive when you’re chasing your goals and dreams, * the strategies and process she uses to manage her fears (listen for the questions she asks herself when assessing her fear), * breaking her shoulder in a stunt in Hong Kong and the pressure and expectation (both internal and cultural) not to disclose her injury, and * why the outdoors are so empowering for women. Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks Follow Ky on Instagram: instagram.com/kyfurneaux

Who better to ask about fear and self-doubt than one of the best stuntwomen in the world, Ky Furneaux? Ky was raised in a small country town in South Australia and has gone onto work on many big-budget Hollywood blockbusters and become one of the best stuntwomen in the world. In this conversation, we discuss: * her adventure-seeking ways as a child and the grandmother who inspired her love of travel, * the car accident at 19 and the lessons she gained from that experience, * how she found the confidence and courage to move to Canada to pursue her dream of becoming a stunt performer with no specific skills, training or even a plan, * how to deal with the ‘no’s’ you receive when you’re chasing your goals and dreams, * the strategies and process she uses to manage her fears (listen for the questions she asks herself when assessing her fear), * breaking her shoulder in a stunt in Hong Kong and the pressure and expectation (both internal and cultural) not to disclose her injury, and * why the outdoors are so empowering for women. <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/067-ky-furneaux/?utm_source=Libsyn%20-%20Ky%20Furneaux&amp;utm_medium=Podcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get the full show notes for the episode here</a>. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/radio/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/SpartaChicks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SpartaChicks</a> Follow Ky on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyfurneaux/?hl=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/kyfurneaux</a>

#067: Ky Furneaux on Fear, Regret & Life as a Stuntwoman

Taryn Brumfitt

The Body Image Movement can only be described as a revolution. And it began in 2013 when Taryn Brumfitt posted a ‘non-traditional’ Before + After photo one night on Facebook. On the left, the ‘before’ photo showed ‘ripped’ Taryn on stage at a bodybuilding competition. On the right, the ‘after’ photo showed a ‘softer’ Taryn with visible rolls around her tummy looking content and happy. The switching of the photos (not to mention Taryn’s obviously content and happy nature in the ‘after’ photo) clearly resonated. Overnight the image went viral and within 12 months, it had been viewed by 100 million people! That led Taryn to produce the ‘Embrace’ documentary which explored why so many people (and women in particular) hate their bodies. She’s also founded the Body Image Movement (BMI) which is on a mission to help people love and embrace their body, regardless of shape, size, ethnicity or ability. Get the full show notes for the episode here. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here  Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks  Follow Taryn on Instagram: instagram.com/bodyimagemovement/

The Body Image Movement can only be described as a revolution. And it began in 2013 when Taryn Brumfitt posted a ‘non-traditional’ Before + After photo one night on Facebook. On the left, the ‘before’ photo showed ‘ripped’ Taryn on stage at a bodybuilding competition. On the right, the ‘after’ photo showed a ‘softer’ Taryn with visible rolls around her tummy looking content and happy. The switching of the photos (not to mention Taryn’s obviously content and happy nature in the ‘after’ photo) clearly resonated. Overnight the image went viral and within 12 months, it had been viewed by 100 million people! That led Taryn to produce the ‘Embrace’ documentary which explored why so many people (and women in particular) hate their bodies. She’s also founded the Body Image Movement (BMI) which is on a mission to help people love and embrace their body, regardless of shape, size, ethnicity or ability. <a href="http://www.spartachicks.com/112-taryn-brumfitt/?utm_source=Libsyn%20-%20Taryn%20Brumfitt&amp;utm_medium=Podcasthttp://www.spartachicks.com/112-taryn-brumfitt/?utm_source=Libsyn%20-%20Taryn%20Brumfitt&amp;utm_medium=Podcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get the full show notes for the episode here</a>. — Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website <a href="https://www.spartachicks.com/radio/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SpartaChicks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SpartaChicks </a> Follow Taryn on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bodyimagemovement/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/bodyimagemovement/</a>

#112: Taryn Brumfitt on Learning to Love and Embrace Your Body 

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