001 - Lindsay Hiken
In this powerful debut episode, host Ania Wronski sits down with Lindsay Hiken — CPA, 22-year sober, Ironman triathlete, and living proof that it's never too late to chase your dreams.
Lindsay shares her raw, honest journey from addiction and rock bottom to completing Ironman triathlons, earning her MBA, and passing the CPA exam — all in her 40s and 50s. This conversation is for every woman who has ever doubted herself, hit a wall, or wondered if the window has closed. Spoiler: it hasn't.
Key Takeaways
It's never too late to start. Lindsay got sober at 33, earned her MBA in her 40s, passed the CPA exam years after she first dreamed of it, and completed Ironman triathlons — proof that delayed dreams are still valid dreams.
Your body can outlast your brain. When you want to quit, your brain sends the stop signal way before your body actually needs to. Learn to recognize the difference, and keep moving.
Fitness is an act of self-love, not punishment. Whether it's showing up to a 5:30 a.m. strength class or hiking when you can't run, every effort counts as an amends to yourself.
Reframe setbacks as redirections. Dealing with injury? A messy schedule? Reframe: "This is where I am today" — any effort toward the goal, no matter how small, is still progress.
Racing your biggest race is always you vs. you. The course doesn't care who's faster. The journey is yours. Show up, learn about yourself, and feel like a rock star when you finish — wherever you land.
Community fuels the journey. From Masters swim programs to Ironman shuffles to trail running crews, the people around you make hard things survivable — and joyful.
Just try. Any goal you've conjured up? You can do some version of it. You'll probably stumble at first — that's the point. Keep going.
Lindsay is also a podcast host of the Ginger and Chocolate Podcast - a fantastic podcast on mental health and fitness! Follow on Instagram!
@ginger_and_chocolate_podcast or Lindsay @lindsayhiken
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