Best Megan And Marissa Podcasts (2025)

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Running a Record-Setting 366 Marathons at 55 with Hilde Dosogne (Episode 228) 48:00

4h ago48:00

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At the start of 2024, 55 year old ultrarunner Hilde Dosogne set out to achieve the world record of being the first woman to complete a marathon distance run every single day of the year. On December 31st of last year, she clocked her 366th 26.2 mile run (it was a leap year, which means she had one extra day to run) and her record was verified by Gu…

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Mind Over Midlife: Brain Health Tips for Midlife with Therese Huston, PhD (Episode 227) 1:07:54

7d ago1:07:54

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As estrogen drops, our midlife brains go through a lot of changes. The activity in our dopamine network declines, which can leave us going from highly motivated to “meh.” We can experience bigger cortisol spikes and have elevated levels of the stress hormone longer. We can end up feeling constantly stressed out and in a doom spiral we can’t quite e…

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Racheal Parish from Double Dose - Episode #116 42:36

13d ago42:36

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Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they interview some of Australia's best Muay Thai fighters, trainers and promotors. You can find us on Instagram here: The Female Fight Experience Smokin' Joe Bridget ThakrarBy Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar

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Midlife Fueling 101: Essential Sports Nutrition Advice for Peri & Postmenopausal Women with Kristen Arnold, MS, RDN, CSSD (Episode 226) 58:33

14d ago58:33

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Muscle and bone loss. Inflammation. Bloating, diarrhea, and other GI issues. Peri and postmenopausal active women can face myriad training and performance challenges. But the good news is that a lot of them can be helped with proper nutrition practices. This week we dive into the basics on how to fuel your active midlife body, including what to kno…

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Gotcha! Feat. Marissa Moorhead & Kimberly Dinaro 22:28

16d ago22:28

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With summer on the horizon, today's guests look back at the summer jobs of their youths! Marissa Moorhead joins us to talk about fending off her Nosferatu-esque manager at an unnamed movie chain (it was probably AMC, though). Then, Kimberly Dinaro tells us how she...*GASP* killed Quiznos??! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio…

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Marissa Baker from DMD's MMA - Episode #115 41:09

20d ago41:09

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Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they interview some of Australia's best Muay Thai fighters, trainers and promotors. You can find us on Instagram here: The Female Fight Experience Smokin' Joe Bridget ThakrarBy Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar

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Learning to Thrive: A Runner’s Midlife Reinvention with Megan Eastwood (Episode 225) 1:03:54

21d ago1:03:54

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This week’s guest ultrarunner Megan Eastwood is a portrait of perseverance. She’s lived through trauma, battled eating disorders, and been flattened by perimenopause. Through it all, she’s learned, grown, evolved, and ultimately thrived. Now 55 and postmenopausal, Megan is out in nature every week, running, climbing, skiing, snowboarding, kayaking,…

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Respinning Menopause: Movement, Mindset & Midlife with Maria Luque, PhD (Episode 224) 56:55

28d ago56:55

56:55

Active and athletic women can be hit hard by the menopause transition. Many of us have become accustomed to our bodies responding in a predictable way to our training and nutrition, only to have that sense of control slip away during the menopause transition. That can leave us feeling desperate for solutions–and vulnerable to predatory marketing. T…

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Gotcha! Feat. Clare Donaher & Tony Ferraro 20:25

1M ago20:25

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Don't come for Clare Donaher, or she might...spend the next few decades feeling guilty about it? Clare tells us about confronting her childhood bully how she helped shape Clare into the person she is today. Then, Tony Ferraro, tells us about an entire class uniting against their finance professor by cheating on their exam. Also: is Jonah Hill hot? …

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The Fast Lane After 40: Perimenopause Training Tips with Marissa Axell (Episode 223) 55:45

1M ago55:45

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Perimenopause can blindside us in unexpected ways. Fatigue hit this week’s guest, elite cyclist and coach Marissa Axell, so hard she thought she had cancer. Now the creator of the Cycling Success System wants everyone to know what can happen during this phase of life, and importantly what active women can do to counteract it. We talk all about how …

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Alisha Khaddour from 168 Muay Thai - Episode #114 39:04

1M ago39:04

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Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they interview some of Australia's best Muay Thai fighters, trainers and promotors. You can find us on Instagram here: The Female Fight Experience Smokin' Joe Bridget ThakrarBy Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar

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Underwear, Estrogen & Ultras with Lauren Puretz, DO (episode 222) 51:33

1M ago51:33

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We’ve got a grab-bag of gynecological goodness for you this week, as we sat down with elite ultrarunner, gynecologist, and Paradis pro ambassador Dr. Lauren Puretz. We dive into her running life, including how she navigates elite ultra training with two kids and a medical practice; the common gynecological issues she helps peri and menopausal women…

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Gotcha! LIVE Feat. Marie Faustin & Shosh Brodman 18:48

1M ago18:48

18:48

Recorded LIVE at the UCB theater in NYC, our first guest, Marie Faustin, talks about her semi-professional career in theft, then returning guest, Shosh Brodman, tells us a story that we like to call "Oh, the places you'll piss in public! (and private)" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Nervous System, Hormones & Trauma with Paula Rastrick (Episode 221) 1:00:47

2M ago1:00:47

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If you’ve ever felt like your mood has a mind of its own during PMS, pregnancy, or perimenopause, you already know that hormones like estrogen and progesterone don’t just affect your body — they shape your entire sense of well-being. And if you’ve lived with trauma or neurodivergence, like ADHD, you also know how reactive the nervous system can be.…

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We Could've Been So Good Together 26:23

2M ago26:23

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Holy relationship problems, Bat-, er, Careless Whisper! Deep in the heart of the Hudson Valley, lives millionaire film director, George, with his partner, that ruthless vigilante, The Careless Whisper! But when The Careless Whisper is kidnapped by a group of her most fearsome foes, The Freaky Four-Tet, strains in their relationship start to show. A…

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Why Toughing Out Perimenopause Isn’t the Answer Carrie Tollefson (Episode 220) 56:32

2M ago56:32

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Many women, like this week’s guest Olympian runner and broadcaster Carrie Tollefson, suffer through perimenopause for far too long because they know they’re tough and they can handle things. But you don’t need to suffer, and you shouldn’t just tough it out. You can get back to feeling better and living more fully by getting the help and care you ne…

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Nobody "Yes And's" Forever 21:30

2M ago21:30

21:30

An all new Cole & Jane adventure, recorded LIVE at the UCB theater in NYC, and available to all of our loyal listeners, for the very first time! Cole and Jane are brought in to solve the murder of NYC's best improviser, but can they get past a temperamental artist, a faded star turned maintenance worker, and ...THE 1991 CHICAGO BULLS (?!?!?!) first…

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Gotcha! LIVE Feat. Amelia Ritthaler & Kelley Heyer 14:25

2M ago14:25

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Recorded LIVE at the UCB theater in NYC, our first live Gotcha! features two HERstorical icons: Amelia Ritthaler from the Girl's Rewatch Podcast, and creator of the Apple dance, Kelley Heyer! Queen out with Amelia and Kelley as they talk about airport thievery and warding off college film bros! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

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Menopausal Hormone Therapy: Managing Side Effects with Carla DiGirolamo, MD, PhD (Episode 219) 57:16

2M ago57:16

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Women go on hormone therapy to manage peri/menopause symptoms and feel better. But sometimes to their surprise, they feel worse. Or some symptoms go away while others pop up. That’s because of the hormones! We have hormone receptors all over our body and whenever we switch up the signals they’re receiving, whether through the menopause transition i…

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Basic (Instinct) White Female 21:56

2M ago21:56

21:56

On the surface, Jane Flame has it all. A partner who cares about her, very little money, no mom, a warrant for her arrest, that weird mole on her face. Ok maybe not, but she's very tough, and cool, and sexy ok! Why would you want to be yourself, when you can be...Jane? That's the question hitchhiker Meredith asks herself after being picked up by Co…

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Reese McMaster from Eikkasit Muay Thai - Episode #113 41:53

2M ago41:53

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Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they interview some of Australia's best Muay Thai fighters, trainers and promotors. You can find us on Instagram here: The Female Fight Experience Smokin' Joe Bridget ThakrarBy Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar

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Building Strength & Pushing Limits after 40 with Steph Gaudreau (Episode 218) 1:13:59

2M ago1:13:59

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Many of us have spent a lifetime trying to shrink ourselves. We grew up being told you could never be too thin. As athletes, especially in endurance sports, smaller, lighter, faster was the ethos of the day. That is changing as we see athletes, especially women, discover that being fueled and strong yields even better performance–and longevity. Thi…

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Cole Steeley Dan 19:10

2M ago19:10

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On this week's episode, Cole and Jane are reelin' in the years! Tired of doing your dirty work and strapped for cash, Cole and Jane get roped into starting a band by a Soviet Svengali and take the nation by storm in a phenomenon we like to call : Cole Steeleamania. Only a fool would say that things go well though, because Cole and Jane's songs are …

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Gotcha! Feat. Joan Flaherty & Neel Ghosh 24:24

2M ago24:24

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April Fools! It's March 17th! (Isn't that St. Patrick's day? Sshhh!) Our guests, Joan Flaherty and Neel Ghosh share stories of pranks gone wrong and also pranks gone right. Plus, I am woman, hear me...neigh?? Meredith dishes to Cole and Jane about her past as a horse girl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Gabby Kane from Auckland MMA - Episode #112 43:05

2M ago43:05

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Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they interview some of Australia's best Muay Thai fighters, trainers and promotors. You can find us on Instagram here: The Female Fight Experience Smokin' Joe Bridget ThakrarBy Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar

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The Forgotten Athletes: Why Midlife Women Deserve Better Science with Kelly McNulty, PhD (Episode 217) 1:05:38

3M ago1:05:38

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Women have been left on the sidelines when it comes to sport and exercise research. Research finds a measly 6% of studies in the field have exclusively focused on women. That’s bad. But for menopausal women, it’s worse. Of that 6%, menopausal women account for only 9% of total study participants, with only 16% of female-only studies focusing exclus…

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The "My Fair Horsey" Score 25:26

3M ago25:26

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Heists are a job, and should be done by professionals, like any other. At least that's what career criminal Peters thinks. They require careful thought, planning, and execution. Not to mention...wait why is Cole wearing a horse costume and singing showtunes? And Jane keeps loudly talking about a double cross in front of everyone? This job will test…

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How 40+ Fitness Happens with Hailey Babcock (Episode 216) 1:08:30

3M ago1:08:30

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Lots of experts have training and nutrition advice for midlife and menopausal women that is grounded in scientific evidence. Yet, the advice doesn’t always agree…and doesn’t necessarily work the same for everyone. That’s because, while there are general guidelines that are helpful for many women, in the end, we are all scientific studies of one, an…

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Blood Complicated 24:06

3M ago24:06

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COLE STEELE AND JANE FLAME ARE BACK!!! And they're stupider and more money hungry than ever! Er...we mean smarter, cooler, and sexier than ever? (Please don't hurt us). After Jane receives a mysterious note that may be from her long-thought-lost mom, Cole and Jane set-off on a cross-country road trip for answers. Join us for a season of Communist m…

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Gotcha! Feat. Michelle Chan Bennett & Sabeen Sadiq 23:00

3M ago23:00

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On this episode of Gotcha! we're going back to school! With tales ranging from cute and wholesome to...a sobering look at the contemporary American school system, these crimes have to be heard to be believed! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. And you can follow the show on Instagram @colesteelepod. Hosted on …

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Is It Burnt Toast? Or is it Menopause? with Andrea Donsky (Episode 215) 56:05

3M ago56:05

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Phantom smells. Lack of focus. Dizziness. While everyone is talking about hot flashes and night sweats, women know that the transition to menopause brings on tons of signs and symptoms that no one ever talks about. This week’s guest, menopause educator and researcher Andrea Donsky is on a mission to change that. As the co-founder of Morphus, Inc., …

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Fon Pigott from GTG Perth - Epsiode #111 46:19

3M ago46:19

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Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they interview some of Australia's best Muay Thai fighters, trainers and promotors. You can find us on Instagram here: The Female Fight Experience Smokin' Joe Bridget ThakrarBy Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar

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Flipping the Script on What’s Possible in Your 50s with Debra Tacium, DMV (Episode 214) 1:11:11

3M ago1:11:11

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Veterinary surgeon Debbie Tacium, 55, wanted to flip the script of my menopause. After suffering pain, loss of coordination, weakness, and changes in body composition during perimenopause, she went back to the sport she loved most in life–gymnastics. She wanted to use it to bring herself back to herself and remember what it was like to be a child w…

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Gotcha! Feat. Sam Kieffer & Tina Sieben 30:11

3M ago30:11

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In the game of therapy, you either win or you get healthy. Our first guest, Sam Kieffer, talks about dealing with the Pattys & Selmas at the unemployment office and why he makes it a mission to win every therapy session. Then, Tina Sieben, talks about meeting the coolest person she's ever met, while in prison. The myth, the legend, the 81 year old …

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Megan Montgomery-Quin from Supafight - Episode #110 41:29

3M ago41:29

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Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they interview some of Australia's best Muay Thai fighters, trainers and promotors. You can find us on Instagram here: The Female Fight Experience Smokin' Joe Bridget ThakrarBy Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar

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Menopause and Fat Loss with Bill Campbell, PhD (Episode 213) 1:07:20

4M ago1:07:20

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Bill Campbell, PhD, has spent his entire career as a fat loss researcher. So when his wife hit menopause and wanted help with body composition changes, he thought it would be easy. Spoiler alert: It was not. Which made him realize his field had a lot to learn, especially about active women whose bodies change even when their training and nutrition …

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Injuries, Setbacks & MIA Motivation: Overcoming the Challenges of Running Through Perimenopause with Normi Coto, PhD (Episode 212) 57:37

4M ago57:37

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Running through the menopause transition can be challenging. If you feel like throwing in the towel sometimes, you’re not alone. This week’s guest, distance runner and blogger at runandbebrave.com has faced it all: injuries, setbacks, poor sleep, fatigue, vanishing motivation, hot flashes, and all the joint pain that accompanies the musculoskeletal…

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Gotcha! Feat. Joe Palana & Paris Adkins 20:59

4M ago20:59

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For Pete's sake, our first guest, Joe Palana, tells a roller-coaster of a story about being arrested by the evil Marge Gunderson from Fargo, that needs to be heard to be believed. Then Paris Adkins shares their best shoplifting tips and tricks, and tells about how their love for acting was eventually overshadowed by their love for stealing. Don't f…

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Menopause Research Review: Hormone Testing & Therapeutic Levels with Dr. Carla DiGirolamo (Episode 211) 1:03:54

4M ago1:03:54

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Welcome to Menopause Research Review! Now that menopause has hit the mainstream, we’re swimming in a steady stream of studies, which is great and can also be overwhelming. So for 2025, we’re introducing a regular segment called Menopause Research Review where we break down key research as it comes out with resident reproductive endocrinologist and …

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Zoe Putorak from Sabai Muay Thai - Episode #109 44:46

4M ago44:46

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Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they interview some of Australia's best Muay Thai fighters, trainers and promotors. You can find us on Instagram here: The Female Fight Experience Smokin' Joe Bridget ThakrarBy Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar

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Why You Can Probably Worry Less About Blood Sugar with Nicola Guess, RD, MPH, PhD (Episode 210) 57:55

4M ago57:55

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Spikes, crashes, excursions, and elevated numbers. Blood sugar is on a lot of active midlife women’s minds. But what do we really know about what this all means…and what it doesn’t, especially when it comes to long term health? This week’s guest Oxford nutrition scientist and globally recognized type 2 diabetes expert Dr. Nicola Guess helps sort th…

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Gotcha! Feat. April Lavalle & Alex Murdoch 25:10

4M ago25:10

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Meet Brad, a forty year old man from Tennessee, his hobbies are...musical theater and Runescape? And he's never seen a movie? GOTCHA!! That's because it's really April Lavalle, you nerd! April tells us about a childhood catfishing strangers online into thinking she was an adult southern man instead of a fifteen year old girl from Long Island. Then,…

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Brittany Thomas 2 - Episode #108 44:22

4M ago44:22

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Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they interview some of Australia's best Muay Thai fighters, trainers and promotors. You can find us on Instagram here: The Female Fight Experience Smokin' Joe Bridget ThakrarBy Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar

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Turn Your Raw Emotions into Personal Power with Aimee Anaya Everett (Episode 209) 47:48

4M ago47:48

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Women are often accused of being “too emotional”, whether it’s PMS, perimenopause, or just plain life. Worse, we’re made to believe those emotions make us weak. What if the opposite were true? What if our emotions were our super power, a force we could channel to give us strength in and out of the gym? This week’s guest Aimee Anaya Everett is livin…

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Why Hybrid Training Rules for Peri & Menopausal Women with Alyssa Olenick, PhD (Episode 208) 1:09:36

5M ago1:09:36

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For the longest time, endurance athletes avoided the weight room, afraid unwanted muscles would weigh them down, while strength athletes all but kicked cardio to the curb. Now we know that no matter if you’re running an ultra or competing in a CrossFit competition, the right blend of cardio and strength is the secret sauce for success–especially on…

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Gotcha! Feat. Esther Fallick & Ian Lockwood 19:04

5M ago19:04

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We're back from a holiday hiatus with two more tales of trials and tribulations! Our first guest, Esther Fallick, tells a story of a family reunion gone awry and a friendship shattered due to a case of mistaken identity. Then Ian Lockwood tells us about the biggest crime of all...an age gap relationship? (It's not problematic, we promise!) Our Gotc…

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Sports Supplements for Midlife & Menopausal Women with Kristen Arnold, MS, RDN, CSSD (REBROADCAST) 1:02:36

5M ago1:02:36

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Supplements get a bad rap. And to be fair, there is a lot of trash out there. But there are some treasures, too, especially for midlife and menopausal women who often can use some extra help building bone, recovering from injuries, and hitting it hard during training and events. This week we break down the best ergogenic aids for active women in an…

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Feisty Conversations for a Fueled Future - Let's Get Beyond Diet Culture - Feisty Triathlon 55:29

5M ago55:29

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Here we go again with the bombardment of “New Year, New You” ads and messages to “eat this, not that,” or “do this specific workout for 30 days to get amazing abs.” You know the drill and they’re probably in your feed as we speak. In this first-of-its kind episode, Feisty Media podcast hosts Kathryn Taylor (Girls Gone Gravel), Sara Gross (Women’s P…

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Should We All Be On Hormone Therapy? with Professor Susan Davis, AO (REBROADCAST) 1:01:09

5M ago1:01:09

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The conversation around hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms is pretty clear. Hormone therapy is the gold standard for treating hot flashes and night sweats and can help with many other common symptoms that come with the menopause transition. It’s very effective and broadly safe. But recently, the conversation has evolved past symptom management…

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Q&A with Bridget and Joe - Episode #107 35:19

5M ago35:19

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Join hosts Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar as they interview some of Australia's best Muay Thai fighters, trainers and promotors. You can find us on Instagram here: The Female Fight Experience Smokin' Joe Bridget ThakrarBy Smokin' Joe Coverdale and Bridget Thakrar

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