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Tough Girl Podcast

Tough Girl Podcast

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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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  • Natasha Sones – Wild Swimming, SUP Adventures and Writing Swimming Wild in London and South East England

    Natasha Sones – Wild Swimming, SUP Adventures and Writing Swimming Wild in London and South East England
    2026/09/15
    Natasha is a year-round wild swimmer, qualified Stand-Up Paddleboarding instructor, freelance travel writer, and outdoor adventurer with a deep love of water in all its forms. Based in Suffolk, she is also a volunteer for the Bluetits Chill Swimmers and an Ordnance Survey Champion. Natasha's journey into the outdoors began early, swimming in the sea as a child, but like many people, her connection to sport and adventure faded during her 20s and 30s. It wasn't until her 40s that she rediscovered the water, found her community, and stepped into a completely new chapter of adventure. In this episode, Natasha shares how she went from feeling like she wasn't "outdoorsy" to becoming immersed in wild swimming and paddle boarding, including getting involved with inclusive swimming communities, discovering cold water swimming, and building confidence in outdoor spaces. She opens up about being diagnosed as autistic in her 40s, and how understanding herself better helped her find her tribe and her confidence. We also talk about her progression into Stand-Up Paddleboarding, from early lockdown experiments to completing endurance challenges such as the Race to the Castle, and preparing for a 162-mile coast-to-coast SUP journey across England. Natasha shares what it's really like training around work and family life, the realities of cold water swimming, and why time on the water has become so important for her wellbeing. Alongside her adventures, Natasha is also the author of the upcoming guidebook Swimming Wild in London and South East England, featuring 100 incredible swimming spots across beaches, rivers, lakes, lidos, and hidden wild locations. Listen to this episode to hear how Natasha found confidence through cold water and community, why it's never too late to become an adventurer, and how simple steps—like saying yes and asking for help—can open the door to a whole new way of living. *** 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 Natasha46 year old adventurer and Mum of threePassionate year round wild swimmer, outdoor adventurer, and freelance travel writer with a deep love of all things waterLiving in Suffolk Swimming in the sea from a young ageMoving out to a small village into the countryside, which was 5 mins from the seasideNot being involved in sports or the outdoors in her 20s and 30sWhat changed in her 40s?Making new friends when your olderBeing shy when she was younger Discovering she was autistic about 5 years ago Finding the swimming and outdoorsy community Feeling like she has found her tribeGetting into paddle boarding during lockdownBeing introduced into wild swimming but not really enjoying it at firstSetting up a local group for The Bluetits Joining the Adventure Queens and attending a camp out Saying her adventure idea out loud for the first time Applying for the Adventure Queens GrantWanting to paddle board in Finland and experience the endless summerNot having any idea on how to plan her adventure Working with Gee Jackson as her mentor Feeling overwhelmed by all the advice out there in relation to multi-way adventures Struggling to find advice about doing a multi-day adventure on SUPPlanning to visit 4/5 islands and how plans changed over timeBeing worried about feeling lonely Not thinking she was an outdoorsy person The barriers for women to get into water sports Becoming an ambassador for This Girl Can, Suffolk Writing her first guide book about Wild Swimming - with Vertebrate Publishing Common misconceptions about swimming in London Why swimming in Canary Wharf is one of her favourite swim locations How it works with access rights for swimming in England The Outdoor Swimming SocietyThe do's and don'ts of getting into water Why you always swim with a buddyEntering into different eventsWinter Swimming World Championships What it feels like to swim in cold water Deciding what challenge to do nextFollowing adventurers and outdoorsy people on social media Doing the Race to the Castle - 25 mile paddleboarding race on the River Trent with a cut off time of 9 hours Winter training and fitting training into her life Working with an elite paddle board racer—Emily King Why it was about time on the water Using an ironing board instead of a standing desk The next adventure and paddle boarding coast to coast across England (162 miles over 9/10 days). Going from Liverpool to YorkshireBeing supported by RED Equipment Meeting up with Jo MoseleyFundraising for the Canal and ...
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    38 分
  • Sylvia Malan-Gonzalez: Why Hiking is for Every Body | Fat Positive Hiking, Confidence & Community

    Sylvia Malan-Gonzalez: Why Hiking is for Every Body | Fat Positive Hiking, Confidence & Community
    2026/09/08
    Sylvia Malan-Gonzalez is a Fat Positive Hiker from Portland, Oregon, on a mission to show that hiking really is for every body. Although she enjoys being active, Sylvia didn't fall in love with hiking straight away. Getting started wasn't easy. Finding affordable gear that fit, overcoming self-doubt, and navigating the outdoors in a body that isn't often represented in the hiking world all presented their own challenges. Instead of giving up, Sylvia set herself a simple goal: hike twice a month. One trail at a time, she built confidence, found supportive communities, discovered the gear that worked for her, and eventually climbed Mt. St. Helens—proving to herself that she was capable of far more than she ever imagined. In this episode, Sylvia shares what it means to be a Fat Positive Hiker, why she embraces body neutrality over chasing weight loss, and how learning to trust herself has transformed both her relationship with the outdoors and with her own body. We also talk about overcoming fear, dealing with judgement, finding hiking partners, using hiking poles, building strength in the gym, and why losing your hiking mojo doesn't mean your adventure is over. Whether you're completely new to hiking, returning after time away, or simply looking for encouragement to take that first step, Sylvia's story is a reminder that the outdoors belongs to everyone. *** 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 Growing up and living in Portland, Oregon, USA39 years oldEnglish teacherMarried for 29 yearsHalf white and half Latina Growing up in a very creative environment Her parents running - Miracle Theatre Group! Getting to go to Outdoor School and spending time in nature during Middle School and High School Working as a Youth Counsellor Not liking hiking at first Liking being active and going for walks Trying to get into hiking and struggling at firstNot being able to get the gearSetting a personal goal other hike twice a monthFiguring out what gear worked for her and her bothUsing athletic gear that she used for the gymStarting to read more about what clothes she would wearThe basic essentials you need to take with youFirst aid, electrolytes The lack of brands for plus size people How the market for making clothes for bigger people is no longer there anymoreThicket Wonder Outdoors Being a Fat Positive Hiker and what that means How the body positivity message has changed via influences over the yearsCentering herself in body neutrality Not wanting to focus on weight lossLoving yourself and losing weight are two separate entities Loving yourself no matter what stage you're atSeeing health at every stageSetting a personal hiking challenge52 Hike Challenge Founded by Karla AmadorUsing hiking poles and how they helped herFinding other people to go hiking with Using All Trails Oregon Hikers Sharing and tracking your hikesBuilding a hiking community Making friends through the hiking community Being held back by fearsOvercoming fears and the lessons learned along the wayClimbing Mt. St HelensBeing a fat person and being afraid of getting hurtJudgement from other peopleBeing encouraged by her friend to climb Mt. St HelensWhat is the real fearWhy it is more of a mental thingLosing hiking mojo and how to handle thatSetting hiking goals for 2026Leading group hikesGetting into strength goalsGoing backpacking and camping!Sharing on Instagram How to connect with Sylvia Final words of advice"You can do hard things and still have fun while you're doing it. Who cares what people think of you? This is your life. Don't be afraid." Social Media Instagram: @SilverMTNGoat
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    30 分
  • Helen Watson – Author of Tea and Grit and Cycling 15,000km Along the Silk Road from Scotland to China with Her Husband

    Helen Watson – Author of Tea and Grit and Cycling 15,000km Along the Silk Road from Scotland to China with Her Husband
    2026/09/01
    Helen Watson is a traveller, writer, and conservationist based in the Scottish Highlands. Born in Scotland and raised in Switzerland, she has always been drawn to adventures that are both physically and culturally challenging. In 2009, shortly after completing her PhD, Helen and her husband Ed set off on an extraordinary bicycle journey from Scotland to China. Over the course of a year, they cycled 15,000 kilometres across Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and China, following sections of the ancient Silk Road and relying on paper maps, curiosity, and the kindness of strangers. The journey took them through countries including Syria, Iran, and the Central Asian 'Stans', where they experienced incredible hospitality and forged meaningful connections with people from vastly different cultures and backgrounds. The trip would later inspire Helen's first book, Tea and Grit: A Bicycle Journey along the Silk Road, published in January 2026. In this episode, Helen shares the spark behind the adventure, the logistics of planning a long-distance cycle journey, and the realities of life on the road. We discuss what it means to become comfortable with discomfort, the privileges and challenges of travelling as a woman, and how her experiences in Syria took on a new significance in the years that followed during the refugee crisis. Helen also reflects on the importance of storytelling, why she felt compelled to write her book, and the lessons she has learned from a life shaped by travel, endurance, and human connection. Listen to this episode to hear about cycling 15,000km along the Silk Road, the generosity of people across cultures, and why stepping just outside your comfort zone can lead to the most transformative adventures. *** 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 Being based in the Scotland Highlands2009/2010 - cycling from Scotland to ChinaBeing born in Scotland and moving to Switzerland at 5 years oldGoing to St. Andrews for University Speaking; English, Swiss-German and German Growing up in Switzerland and spending time in the outdoorsGrowing up with a lot of cultures Wanting to take on this adventure and where the spark came fromBeing interested in long distance journeysBeing inspired by Ffyona Campbell Walking some long trails in New Zealand Meeting her husband Ed at University Wanting to do a longer trip after marriage Heading off after she fished her PhDStudying genetics of the red deer in Scotland Applying the lessons learned from studying for her PhD to planning the cycle rideLearning endurance from her PhDThe logistics of getting visa'sNot wanting to set a specific route in advance Using paper maps and making route decisions as they went Making some radical route decisions and deciding to go to Syria Why it was one of the best decisions she's made (apart from marrying Ed!)The route - Scotland - Newcastle - Holland - Germany - France - Switzerland, Austria, Hungry, Serbia, Croatia, Albania, Greece, Syria, Turkey, Iran, the Stans…to China Spending 2 months cycling around ChinaThe reality of what it was like being on the roadLoving the experience most of the time!Meeting different people and experiencing hospitality in different countriesGetting to the deeper levels of connection with people Becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable in awkward social situations The privilege of being a woman while travelling with her male partner Getting to experience the best of both worldsWhat being a feminist means The amazing women who are fighting against oppression around the world Gender roles while travelling as a coupleHaving a love for writing Keeping a journal to document the journey Feeling depressed with what happened in SyriaDoing volunteer work related to refugees Wanting to tell the story of the people she metThe Arab Spring and the refugee crises Community Refugee SponsorshipThe book being released in January 2026 - Tea and Grit: A Bicycle Journey along the Silk RoadThe point she wanted to make with the bookWanting to go on the same trip again How to connect with Helen Final words of advice and wisdom for other women who want to take on an adventure or challenge Start with something that is a little bit outside your comfort zone and build up Break it down Social Media Website: www.helenwatsonwriting.com Instagram: @helenwatsonwriter The Book: Tea and Grit: A Bicycle Journey along the Silk Road
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    37 分
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