BUCKLE IN CHEEKY CREW this is a big one. Have you heard of the Enhanced Games? If you haven’t, they’re marketing themselves as an Olympics which would allow performance-enhancing drugs…and it’s just been announced that the first ever games will be held in a year. We’ve done some digging on the games, and boyyyy oh boy is there a lot to unpack here.…

Good morning Cheeky community! We’ve got another great interview for you this week… We had the pleasure of sitting down with elite runner, former Australian of the year, and our friend, Grace Tame. We spoke to Grace about her second-place finish at the Great Ocean Road 60km ultramarathon last weekend and how running has impacted her life. LINKS: Tr…

Some are anxious, some are avoidant but in the end, everyone wants to have a secure attachment and a healthy relationship. This week on Reloscope: The Relationships Science Insights Podcast, host Sabrina Oktavelia consults clinical psychologist Phoebe Rogers in understanding attachment styles in romantic relationships. Phoebe Rogers is an experienc…

Helloooooooo Cheeky community! In today’s episode, we share our thoughts on 31-year-old endurance runner William Goodge and explain why he is getting such mixed publicity whilst trying to break the world record for the fastest run across Australia. Is he actually cheating or is it just another case of the Aussie classic, tall poppy syndrome? We are…

Happy Monday everyone! Hold on to your cheeky hats because you're about to be blown away by today’s guest. We interviewed the wonderful Jess Stenson: 3 x Olympian, 3 x Commonwealth medalist, and one of the best marathon runners this country has produced. We talked about how to get through tough patches in a race, changing attitudes to the ideal 'ru…

Intimacy doesn’t retire—it evolves. This week on Reloscope: The Relationships Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella consults psychology researcher Ashley Macleod on the various ways in which sexual intimacy evolves with age, contrary to popular belief. With a robust background in health research and service improvement, Ashley Macleod has a p…

WE'RE BAAAAACK with season 6 babyyyyy!!!! In this ep we unpack the rise and rise of the AI training program app 'Runna', including comparing the program it gave us to a program written by a coach, and boy oh boy is there a lot to talk about. We look at the pros and cons of what an AI training program can provide for different levels of runners and …

Whether it’s an inside joke or an evening tradition, rituals reinforce shared meaning between couples. This week on Reloscope: The Relationship Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella consults couples therapist Zach Brittle, LMCH how rituals and shared meaning make or break a relationship. Based in Seattle, Washington, Zach Brittle, LMCH is a C…

Ever wondered how a simple swipe turns into a potentially life-changing connection? This week on Reloscope: The Relationship Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews licensed marriage and family therapist Anna Elton, LMFT, CST, PhD on what flirting looks like in the digital age. Aside from her therapy practice, Anna Elton, LMFT, CST, …

Some take mere weeks to move on from a breakup, while others take years, but one thing is certain: getting over a past love is never easy. This week on Reloscope: The Relationships Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo interviews divorce coach Sallyanne Hartnell on what it takes to find closure and acceptance after a relationship ends. As a multi-a…

Hello cheeky pals! We’re wrapping up season five of Cheeky with an AMAZING chat with Nike Athlete Isobel Hume. We discuss everything from balancing full time work with a huge running load, how she fell in love with the sport (then out of love, then back in love), how active mediation has lifted her performance, and the community at the heart of it …

Helllooooo lovely people! Ever had someone tell you to just, “listen to your body”? In today’s episode, we look at how stress can make it difficult to keep an ear out for those cues and give you guys some tools to help reconnect with your bodies. And you guys loved our new segment, “Conversations with Friends,” and we loved having a giggle and givi…

Happy Monday cheeky chums! Todays ep is CRITICAL LISTENING because we discuss one of the tricksiest and most finicky part of running: the art of respecting the niggle. Note we say ART not science because we're not medical professionals and you obviously should seek medical advice where appropriate, however we also know that we don't all have the me…

Are you tired of swiping left and right with no real connection? So are we. This week on Reloscope: The Relationship Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo consults dating coach Karina Chapman on the principles of conscious dating and why it matters for authentic connection. Based in Adelaide, South Australia, Karina Chapman is a natural storyteller…

Hello Cheeky friends! Today we’re taking you through track nights – what they are, if they’re accessible to amateur runners, and if so, how you can get involved. Phoebe also reflects on how her own track night went last week, racing in the 5km event. You should also definitely stick around to the end of the episode, where we reminisce about our Int…

Hello cheeky friends! In today’s episode, we do some mythbusting around creatine: overhyped gym bro fad or genuinely helpful performance booster for runners? We also check in on our 2025 goals now that we’re in March! AND if you haven’t heard, we’re hosting another Cheeky run this Saturday in Sydney to celebrate International Women’s Day 🩷 we're pr…

It is rather enigmatic, how we tend to feel intensely drawn to some people, while others leave us with nothing but a strong desire to walk away. So, this week on Reloscope: The Relationship Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella consults social and personality psychologist Dylan Selterman. An associate professor in the Department of Psychologi…

Happy Monday friends! This week, we answered a listener question: How do I stop comparing my running to others? We unpack why we compare ourselves to each other, why it’s so common in the running community, our own experiences, and how to overcome it! At the end of the episode, we also have some new running recommendations for you—a fun idea for yo…

Happy Monday Cheeky friends! This week, we spoke with the wonderful endocrinologist Dr. Izzy Smith about (drum roll please)...IRON! We discussed the importance of iron in daily life and running, how to know if you’re low in iron, and what you can do to help your levels. At the end of the episode, one of us reveals we were prompted to get a blood te…

Ever wondered why your early relationship experiences tend to unfold similarly? This week on Reloscope: The Relationship Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella picks the brain of postdoctoral research fellow Marissa D. Nivison, Ph.D. to find out how attachment shapes our relationship beginnings. Having received her Ph.D. in developmental psych…

Helloooo friends! We officially celebrated our first birthday on the weekend and it was SUCH a special morning. If you missed out, don’t worry!! In today's episode, we debrief the event after recapping the lessons we’ve learnt over the last year of building Cheeky Run Club's wonderful community. We also attempt to answer two listener questions, so …

Hiya legends <3 This week, we’re unpacking whether we’re *actually* addicted to running and, if so, whether the pros outweigh the cons. At the end of the episode, we also want to hear your take on this week’s spicy listener question! Cheeky Run Club's first birthday party is also this Saturday in Melbourne! We’re celebrating with a 5km run followed…

Technology has revolutionized the way we communicate and form relationship, offering a slew of opportunities. However, it has also introduced new challenges to trust and jealousy. This week on Reloscope: The Relationship Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews communication and technology professor Marco Dehnert, Ph.D. on how technol…

Hi chums! In this ep we discuss how we can set up routines and processes to help us achieve our goals for 2025. We also have some banked-up running recommendations (and anti-recs) for you guys, so stick around until the end of the episode. We also enthusiastically invite you to celebrate Cheeky Run Club's first birthday with us!! We’re celebrating …

We’re baaaaack - we hope you had a lovely holiday cheeky friends! To kick off the new year and season five of Cheeky, we revisit the goals we made at the start of 2024 and reflect on how well we stuck to them. Then, we share our goals and our (potentially controversial??) ins and outs for 2025. Be sure to stick around to the end of the episode… we …

Ever wondered why you find yourself drawn to certain ‘types’ of partners? This week on Reloscope: The Relationship Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella sits down with Georgi Gardiner, a gender & sexuality studies professor, to investigate the uncanny occurrence. Specializing in epistemology and meta-philosophy, Georgi Gardiner currently sits…

Trauma leaves deep emotional scars, sometimes affecting even the most intimate parts of a relationship. So, this week on Reloscope: The Relationship Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella consults human behavior expert Maryann Karinch on the complexities of restoring physical intimacy in a relationship. Having published books on human behavior…

Hello cheeky friends! This episode is all about protein for running. We speak to leading sports dietician and wonderful human Jess Rothwell to get an understanding of what protein actually is, how it helps us in our training, recovery and general life, what happens if you don’t get enough of it, how much you actually need, and the most common mista…

Even the strongest of relationships waver in hard times. So, this week on Reloscope: The Relationship Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella consults relationship coach Dr. Liz Jenkins on how to identify sources of relationship stress and work through them as a couple. Dedicated to helping couples reconnect, repair, and reignite their love, Dr…

Hello cheeky friends! This episode is all about carbohydrates. We speak to leading sports dietician and wonderful human Jess Rothwell to get an understanding of what carbs actually are, how they help us in our training, recovery and general life, what happens if you don’t get enough of them, how much you actually need, and the most common mistakes …

For as there have been runners, there have been people who cannot stand running in the heat. And for good reason: in this episode we explore why running in the heat/humidity is sooo much harder. BUT what's less rarely talked about is the upside to running in heat, so in this episode we also unpack the physiological adaptations you get from running …

In a world where simple swiping and matching have become the norm, the dynamics of sexual health and wellbeing have taken on new dimensions, rendering it all the more vital to discuss. So, this week on Reloscope: The Relationship Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella sits down with medical anthropologist Treena Orchard to deconstruct the nuan…

HOWDY! Welcome to our first ever 'mailbag' episode. This was so FUN. We gave our thoughts on... will the running boom will last? what if you're never the runner you were pre-injury? what are our favourite running cities? how much do we pay attention to our HR on easy runs? and are we doing this podcast for fun or money? 😮 We then respond to some 'r…

Gooood morning cheeky chums! This week, we’re reviewing and awarding our favourite running related products of 2024. We thought it would be fun to look back over the last 12 months and give some recognition to the things that got us through, from our favourite snacks to our favourite shoes! Links below. We are also very excited to say our MERCH IS …

Ever wondered why you and your partner connect on a deep level or perhaps, far too often, find yourselves at odds? The enneagram just might hold the key. This week on Reloscope: The Relationship Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant is joined by relationship expert Christa Hardin to explore the fascinating world of personality types and thei…

Hello and happy Monday Cheeky friends! We thought it was time to take a deep dive into all of the different measurements and readings our wearables give us. We unpack: How to interpret resting heart rate patterns to learn if you're overloaded How accurate HR measurements even are on watches/rings Wtf is HRV, what's normal, and how to respond to it …

Happy Monday cheeky pals!! Couple of big items on the agenda this week: Get deep on moving for a cause with Jenna (check out her mospace here) Give you a long-awaited merch update!! Introduce you to your latest and greatest weekly weapon (do your homework here) Keep each other accountable to some cross training and sleep goals Discuss Anna's transi…

Ever wondered why you find yourself more drawn to certain ‘types’ of partners? This week on Reloscope: The Relationship Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by dating coach and expert Julia Malakiman to investigate the culprits behind this phenomenon. Based in San Jose, California, Julia Malakiman works with individuals who struggl…

Helloooooo Cheeky friends! We had a lot to get through on today's show...and we were once again lucky enough to have sleep expert Dr Olivia Knowles on the show to chat through how to optimize your sleep pre race, sleep banking, how running impacts your sleep, napping, bedtime routines, caffeine, and how a few small changes can make a massive differ…

Happy Monday cheeky friends! On today's show: we’re talking about the relationship between sleep and running, something that we started to learn the importance of in season three. We are lucky enough to have sleep expert Dr Olivia Knowles on the show to talk us through how sleep can impact your running. Liv did her Bachelor and Honours of Exercise …

In the age of swipes and likes, the mobile phone is very much a viable option for finding love and connection, yet there is a shame attached to it that persists. So, this week on Reloscope: The Relationship Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by psychotherapist Minh Trần to deconstruct the stigma and unravel the mystery behind dig…

HELLO AND WELCOME TO SEASON FOUR!!!! Very happy to have you here and very happy to be back with each other in person! Today, we are going to discuss the pros and cons of racing for amateur runners, as well as how we're going to plan what to do next. We'll also have a catch-up on what’s happened over the last few weeks, talk through a couple of chan…

Dancing in the murky waters of seduction—where desire meets deception—often goes far beyond a couple of amusing lines. So, this week on Reloscope: The Relationship Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by sexologist Anisa Varasteh for psychological insights and expert advice on how to speak the language of seduction. As a sexologist…

👉 End of season 3 survey here Surprise! Hello! Hear all about Phoebe's experience completing the Berlin marathon and our top ten takeaways from the trials and tribulations over the last few months. Thank-you all so so much for coming on the season three journey with us. We are honestly so grateful for your support. If you have five minutes spare an…

You've found someone special, and the spark is undeniable. But as the novelty fades, what truly sustains a romantic relationship? It's not just love; it's commitment. Dive into this week on Reloscope: The Relationship Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by relationship coach Nicole Koelewijn where we unpack the critical role of co…

Hey hello hi friends! 👉 End of season 3 survey here! In our final ep before the Berlin Marathon we talk about how to make a race plan (or two or three) and a few different common race strategies used in long distance running. One of us tries something for the first time in 20* years and the other has gained a lifetime* friend. Before we do that, we…

Happy Monday pals!! Today our deep dive is on PROTEIN as we realised that week that one of us is unknowingly falling very short of their protein requirements; turns out you actually need quite a bit of the stuff !! We unpack why you need it, signs you're not getting enough, and some strategies for upping your intake productively. Before we do that,…

Join the conversation this week on Reloscope: The Relationship Science Insights Podcast! Hosted by Marie Stella, this episode features the incredible Shira Etzion, LMFT. Prone to laughter, silliness, and (when it's called for) seriousness, Shira Etzion, LMFT has a natural ability to connect deeply with her clients: her style vacillates between an a…

Um, hi!! This week's podcast is our first episode with TWO special guests which we think calls for a celebration - can we get a WOO?! We start off by giving you our Top Ten Tips on how to nail a long run to help you *and us* have the best possible chance of making a long run the best run of the week. We then introduce our special guests and ask for…

Oh helllo cheeky chums! Hope you have a blessed day full of MOTIVATION! But...if not, never fear...today's episode we chat about how to navigate through varying levels of motivation. We feel like this topic is super important to talk about as even the most enthusiastic people can find themselves deep in a running rut Let us know what you think of t…