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Tough Girl Podcast

Tough Girl Podcast

著者： Sarah Williams
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 The Tough Girl Podcast is all about inspiring and motivating YOU! I will be interviewing inspirational women from around the world, who've faced and overcome difficult challenges and situations, they will share their story, their knowledge and provide advice and essential tips for you to overcome your own personal challenges. エクササイズ・フィットネス フィットネス・食生活・栄養 社会科学 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • Starre Vartan: The Stronger Sex — Women's Bodies, Endurance, and the Science We've Been Missing

    Starre Vartan: The Stronger Sex — Women's Bodies, Endurance, and the Science We've Been Missing
    2026/02/24
    In this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast, I'm joined by Starre Vartan — science and environment writer, author, and lifelong question-asker whose work sits at the powerful intersection of the human body and the natural world. With a background in geology and biology, Starre began her career as an environmental geologist before pivoting into journalism to tell the stories behind the science. Over the past 15+ years, she's written for publications including National Geographic, Scientific American, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and New Scientist, becoming known for her ability to make science both rigorous and deeply human — especially when it comes to women's bodies. We dive into Starre's latest book, The Stronger Sex: What Science Tells Us About the Power of the Female Body, a myth-busting, research-driven celebration of women's endurance, longevity, adaptability, and strength. From the messages girls receive about their bodies at a young age, to puberty, bone density, menopause, and why women often excel in endurance sports, Starre unpacks the science that has been overlooked — and what it means for women's health, sport, and everyday life. We also talk about Starre's upbringing between Australia and the U.S., the influence of her formidable grandmother, growing up active and outdoors, and how reconnecting with strength training later in life has left her feeling more powerful than ever. This conversation is about listening to your body, trusting its wisdom, and reclaiming strength — physically, mentally, and scientifically. If you've ever been told women are the weaker sex, this episode will change how you think about the female body forever. *** New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries. Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. Your support makes a difference. Thank you x *** Show notes Who is StarreWorking as a scientist journalist focusing on women's health recently Being based in a beach town south of Sydney, Australia Growing up in NYCBeing a dual citizen with Australia and America Book: The Stronger Sex: What Science Tells us about the Power of the Female Body The dedication to her grandmother -the strongest women's she's ever known Growing up with her grandmother Doing her age appropriate chores; stacking wood, working in the garden, being involved and active in the running of the house The messages that young girls receive about their bodies from a young ageHeading off into the woods to go on adventures The lessons learned from her grandmother Muscles and bone density for women and why puberty is such an important age for girls Puberty in girls and athletics The knowledge gap for women in sportsWomen, endurance and the longer racesDifferences between all human beings The science and muscle and getting surprising resultsWomen's body fat and location Visiting Japan to research longevity How women's body handle diseasesThe risks that men take Finding purpose in life and figuring out your life goal Making changes in her own lifeStarting to weigh lift 3 years agoCan you grown bone once you are at the stage where you have more extreme bone lossBone loss in women during menopauseProf Belinda Beck Feeling empowered by lifting heavy weightsBecoming a stronger runner and dancerStarre's ultimate life goal and purpose Using AI in scientific waysWanting to be as strong as her grandmotherHow to connect with Starre online Starting a new newsletter—Palimpsest of FleshVodcastWords of advice and wisdom for the stronger sex Reflecting back on life in her 20sListen to your body and the wisdom it holds Social Media Website: starrevartan.com Instagram: @starrevartan Bluesky: @starrevartan.bsky.social Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/starrevartan/membership
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  • Emma Karslake, FRGS, is an adventurer, writer and cycle tour guide who has spent much of the past eight years exploring the world by bike.

    Emma Karslake, FRGS, is an adventurer, writer and cycle tour guide who has spent much of the past eight years exploring the world by bike.
    2026/02/17

    From ultra-light hotel bikepacking on a road bike to six-month expeditions in remote regions on a heavily laden hybrid, Emma has experienced nearly every form of bike travel, including ultra-endurance racing.

    She is a passionate advocate for slow travel as a means to reconnect with nature, embrace minimalism, and discover alternative ways of living. Her travels have shaped a deep commitment to sustainability, wild camping with minimal impact, and challenging the idea of nature as a park or playground, separate from our everyday lives. You can sign up to her newsletter for monthly updates and tips.

    She is particularly keen to empower others, especially women, to embrace solo adventures, and she shares both practical guidance and philosophical reflections through her writing and events.

    ***

    New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.

    Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.

    Your support makes a difference. Thank you x

    ***

    Show notes

    • Who is Emma
    • Working as a cycling journalist and tour guide
    • Moving around a lot and not really having a home base
    • Currently writing a guidebook on French Guiana
    • Having a normal childhood and not being particularly sporty
    • Growing up in France and starting running at 16
    • Running and rowing throughout university
    • Taking a gap year after university and heading to South America in 2016/2017
    • Fundraising for 6 months before starting from Ushuaia and heading to Lima in Peru.
    • Having a very small/tight budget
    • Wild camping as much as possible
    • What it was like on the trip - starting in January and dealing with prevailing winds all the way
    • Travelling in a group of 3 and what it was like
    • Being totally tolerant for a month
    • Doing a few more little trips, before heading with her partner on a European cycle trip
    • Journaling on the trip and writing a little bit each evening
    • Her bike set up and how it's changed over the years
    • Getting a vintage road bike, a carbon road bike, a gravel bike….
    • Dealing with saddle sores
    • Brooks Leather Saddle
    • Planning and logistics
    • Spreadsheets….
    • Route planning and starting with google, to find official routes, or to see if other people have created a route
    • bikepacking.com
    • komoot.com
    • Thoughts on being brave
    • Managing personal fears
    • Encountering risk in everyday life
    • Following gut instinct
    • Moving away from being a nice girl
    • Travelling on your own
    • Being allowed to change your mind
    • Deciding to do more cycling competitions
    • Ultra races and why the winners are the ones who sleep the least
    • Trying out new challenges
    • How expensive ultra endurance races can be
    • The joy of long trips and how it can change your perspective of time
    • The dream 6 month to a year trip
    • Wanting to go back to South America or cycling from Europe to Asia
    • Being content with taking her time on trips
    • The cycling guidebook about French Guiana.
    • How to connect with Emma online
    • Final words of advice for other women who want to go on adventures and discover more of the world
    • Do it in a simple and gradual way.
    • The power of keeping it simple

    Social Media

    Website: www.emmakarslake.com
    Newsletter: www.emmakarslake.com/newsletter
    Insta: @emma_up_cycles
    Linkedin: Emma Karslake
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  • Lorraine Lewis: Author of Dare to Dream, Ultra Runner, and Co-founder of The Lewis Foundation

    Lorraine Lewis: Author of Dare to Dream, Ultra Runner, and Co-founder of The Lewis Foundation
    2026/02/10
    Lorraine Lewis is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Lewis Foundation, an award-winning cancer charity providing free gift packs and ongoing support to adult cancer patients across 17 hospitals in the Midlands. Founded from lived experience, the charity has become a lifeline for thousands of people diagnosed with cancer. Beyond her role as a charity leader, Lorraine is a highly sought-after motivational speaker, inspiring audiences ranging from school children to corporate professionals. She has delivered talks for organisations including The Eden Project, the European Chartered Institute of Fundraising, and AJ Bell, sharing powerful messages of resilience, purpose and hope. Lorraine's remarkable journey has captured national attention. She has been featured in publications such as The Sun and HELLO! Magazine, and has appeared on Channel 4 News, highlighting her work and personal story. Her dedication to community service has been recognised through numerous accolades, including the HELLO! Magazine Inspiration Award, Great British Entrepreneur Award, and the prestigious Prime Minister's Point of Light Award. In recognition of her services to cancer, Lorraine was recently invited to meet Their Majesties The King and Queen. In addition to her charitable work, Lorraine is an author, with her memoir Dare To Dream chronicling her journey from lawyer to charity founder. She also hosts the podcast "See Through The Big C", amplifying the voices of those living with cancer, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals. A passionate artist, Lorraine discovered her love for art in her forties and continues to explore creativity alongside her enthusiasm for fitness, including HYROX competitions, running, and ultra-distance challenges—living proof that it's never too late to dream, create, and push beyond perceived limits. *** New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries. Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. Your support makes a difference. Thank you x *** Show notes Who is LorraineBeing based in NorthamptonCo-founder of The Lewis Foundation which supports cancer patients in hospital Writing her book, 'Dare to Dream' Her early years growing up Not being sporty and always trying to get out of PEBeing into reading and writing Her dream of wanting to become a barristerBeing supported and encouraged by her parentsHer determination and resilience Not knowing how she would achieve her goals Doing old school research by heading to the libraryCreating her own opportunities to gain the experiences she needed Doing the Bar Vocational Course Not having time for sport or physical activity £50k of student debt….Being determined to make it happenDealing with challenges and changesHow it changed their lifeStarting to question everything and why there must be more to lifeWhat can be done?Wanting to make people feel betterDealing with cancer, death and griefSupporting people with cancerBringing joy to peoples daysGetting into fitness and ultra running to raise funds for the charityDeciding to sign up to do a Tough Mudder (Obstacle Run) Wanting to push herself more physically and step outside her comfort zone Running out of money for the charityHow Mike supported the charity with a £50k donation The kindness of strangers Deciding to take on the 3 Peaks Challenge Taking on more and more running challengesBeing consumed by the Lewis Foundation and starting to neglect herselfRat Race The Wall Discovering Hyrox Getting back on her feet and being more active and more healthy Starting to feel stronger mentally and more resilient to handle challengesJanuary 2025 - and doing her vision board and goals for the yearDeciding to sign up for the 70 mile raceNot training for the ultra in the best way…Being at the start of the race The struggle during the race and crossing the finishing lineFeeling physically broken but knowing it was her mental resilience that got her across the finish lineThe mental side of running 70 milesSetting a big challenge for 2026Taking on a 100 mile ultra! The Rat Race Castle to Castle The Lewis Foundation will be celebrating it's 10th Anniversary in 2026 Starting to follow a specific running program Being pushed in her trainingMaking sure to eat better The challenges of fuelling while being coeliac Feeling in a much better place physically Needing to exercise at 6amTraining about 35 hrs a weekWhat is the race strategy….Breaking down the training Fuelling her training and needing to eat more Not being afraid to consume food—especially carbsTaking supplements to help with iron levels Creatine and omega...
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    57 分
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