Episodes

Rachel Llanas shares her journey from working in biotech to owning and operating a jujitsu gym, discussing her experiences, challenges, and strategies for maintaining fitness while traveling. She also provides insights into the world of jujitsu competition and the unique aspects of the sport. She discusses her recovery from injury, motivation, and the surprises of her career change. Follow Rachel on instagram @rachel.llanas and check out her BJJ gym @cornerstonebjj_wi. She also shares training ...

From office to platform, Suzette Escobar went from “not a sports kid” to a national-level USA Powerlifting athlete in her 40s, all while working as an engineering program manager at Google. In this episode, she shares how she discovered her strength, built a 360 lb squat in just a few years, balances elite lifting with a demanding tech career, and why lifting weights is the best long-term investment you can make in your future self. This one is for every woman who thinks it’s “too late” or “too ...

The conversation explores the theme of pushing limits and breaking bottles, emphasizing the importance of overcoming fear and supporting each other. It delves into the concept of breaking the bottle and embracing change, leading to the creation of an eco-friendly fashion brand and overcoming adversity. The discussion also highlights the significance of support and paying it forward in times of need. The conversation delves into the power of intentional support, addressing alcoholism and addictio...

Corinne Astroff shares her journey of overcoming adversity and finding strength through fitness. Her dedication to fitness and rigorous training regimen is an inspiration to others. The conversation delves into the role of a personal trainer, surprising achievements in fitness, commitment and accountability, balancing fitness and relationships, the impact of professional life on fitness, nutrition and endurance workouts, fueling for endurance workouts, fitness as stress relief, finding confidenc...

The podcast episode features an engaging conversation with Kat Dibdall, a fitness enthusiast and through hiker. Kat shares her journey into sports and fitness, her transition to powerlifting, training for a 50K ultra, and her experience with through hiking and grieving. The conversation also covers safety concerns, wildlife encounters, the geography of the Pacific Crest Trail, fitness and mental health, and Kat's recent diagnosis with Graves' disease. The conversation covers the challenges of ph...

What Moves Her – Episode 2: Michele Santilhano In this inspiring episode, host Ania Wronski sits down with Michele Santilhano — a pediatric oncology nurse, ultra-endurance athlete, and one of the rare people to have both swum the English Channel and completed it as part of a full triathlon (arch to arc: run, swim, cycle from London to Paris). Michele shares her journey from growing up in Cape Town, South Africa, to becoming one of the most accomplished multi-sport ultra-endurance athletes in the...

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 ...