Feisty Women's Performance

Imagine a world where PMS and period discomfort doesn't exist? Dr. Saru Bala not only believes its possible, but helps makes that world a reality every day. Trained as a naturopathic doctor, Dr. Bala takes an integrative approach to women's health focusing on PMS, period pain, heavy bleeding, fibroids, endometriosis and fertility.Dr. Bala tells us why she loves working with athletes and the many ways mainstream medicine has allowed women's health slip to through the cracks. She helps us understand how to mitigate our symptoms by managing our hormones and her and Sara discuss how they talk to their daughters about their periods.Follow Dr. Saru Bala on Instagram @drsarubalaSign up to Receive The Feisty 40+ Newsletter: https://feisty.co/newsletters/feisty-40/Keep up to date on all women's sports:https://feisty.co/newsletters/the-feist/Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performance Support our Partners:Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/

Racketball, i.e. - hitting a ball with a racket in an enclosed room with four walls. This week, we welcomed Rhonda Rajsich - the most decorated Professional Racketball Player in United States history. Rhonda is a true inspiration, and her confidence is contagious.Rhonda shares her journey to Racketball, and the performance mindset that helped her get to where she is today. Coming from a long line of professional athletes, Rhonda believes perfectionism is in her blood. Finally, Rhonda shares a harrowing personal story of healing from a violent attack, and not defining herself as a victim.Follow Rhonda and her partner on TikTok @lerhonda2723Follow Rhonda on Instagram @rhondarajsichSign up to Receive The Feisty 40+ Newsletter: https://feisty.co/newsletters/feisty-40/Keep up to date on all women's sports:https://feisty.co/newsletters/the-feist/Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performance Support our Partners:Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/

How do you foster a CEO mindset? Make meaningful decisions? Understand and be true to your values? This week we bring you one of our favorite conversations from the Outspoken Women in Endurance Sport Summit of 2022. Sara and Vic Brumfield, CEO of USA Triathlon, discuss what it means to be a female CEO, and what it takes to be a meaningful leader. Beginning with a conversation about how Vic got to where she is today, the duo discusses memorable moments throughout their careers that shaped them into their current roles. Further, they answer questions related to upholding one's values, fostering collaboration with a team, and pushing forward even when you feel defeated. Sign up to Receive The Feisty 40+ Newsletter: https://feisty.co/newsletters/feisty-40/Keep up to date on all women's sports:https://feisty.co/newsletters/the-feist/Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performance Support our Partners:Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/

It's no shocker that the endurance sports industry is exclusive. From size to gender to socioeconomic status, there is an "ideal" athlete (or so society tells us). That's why this week, we have Marley Blonsky on the show to talk all about getting larger athletes on bikes, and fat activism. As the co-founder of All Bodies on Bikes - a movement dedicated to creating and fostering a size-inclusive bike community, Marley has a lot to share. Sara and Marley discuss the problems with the body positivity movement, the word "fat", and how to be a better ally to larger riders. Going all the way back to childhood experiences, Marley shares how she has worked towards a place of peace with her body by being grateful for all it does for her. Follow Marley on Instagram @marleyblonsky Follow All Bodies on Bikes @allbodiesonbikesSign up to Receive The Feisty 40+ Newsletter: https://feisty.co/newsletters/feisty-40/Keep up to date on all women's sports:https://feisty.co/newsletters/the-feist/Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performance Support our Partners:Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/

Intimacy and sexual satisfaction are important factors when discussing women's performance. That's why this week we bring you North America's top sex and relationship expert, Dr. Jess O'Reilly. Sara and Jess discuss all things sex, and how satisfying sex can enhance performance in your daily life. Jess gives us an outline for how we can discuss sexual intimacy with our partners, and truly get to the root of what we want. With communication at the forefront, Jess gives space for all types of "wants", and provides a non-judgmental and open approach to understanding our deepest desires. Follow Jess on Instagram @sexwithdrjesshttps://www.sexwithdrjess.com/ Read Sara's blog about the Outspoken Summit here! Sign up to Receive The Feisty 40+ Newsletter: https://feisty.co/newsletters/feisty-40/Keep up to date on all women's sports:https://feisty.co/newsletters/the-feist/Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performance Support our Partners:Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/

And we are back! This season, we bring you new and fresh perspectives on what Women's Performance truly means. To get our listeners geared up for the upcoming interviews, in this episode we run through some of our favorite moments from last season, and what we've learned from them. Sara, along with our producers, picked clips from Amelia Boone, Lael Wilcox, Cindi Miller, Holley Samuel, and Jennifer Pharr Davis. Get excited folks, there are some incredible interviews to come! Sign up to Receive The Feisty 40+ Newsletter: https://feisty.co/newsletters/feisty-40/Keep up to date on all women's sports:https://feisty.co/newsletters/the-feist/Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performance Support our Partners:Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/

Who is Molly Hurford? This week, Molly does a solo episode explaining who she is, what she does, and what her own professional toolbox looks like. As a writer, fitness entrepreneur, podcast host and so much more, Molly shares all of her own keys to success. Answering the questions she usually asks her guests, Molly tells us how she keeps her life organized, what application she uses for scheduling, how she keeps track of the many things going on in her days, and all of her best productivity tips. As a "Jill-of-all-trades", Molly explains why having lots of different jobs is a good thing, and how the knowledge you gain from your experience will help you in the long term. Follow the Business of Fitness on Instagram @business.of.fitness and follow Molly on Instagram @mollyjhurford Sign up to Receive The Feisty 40+ Newsletter: https://feisty.co/newsletters/feisty-40/Keep up to date on all women's sports:https://feisty.co/newsletters/the-feist/Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performance Support our Partners:Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/

How do you manage the work-life balance when your job requires you to be traveling constantly? This week, Molly chats with Liz Walker - the Liv Racing team manager and overall cycling enthusiast. In this fast-paced role, Liz is always on the go.Beginning her journey with Liv Cycling as a technical representative driving around the US in a Sprinter van, Liz got a taste of where she wanted to go with this company. Now, Liz manages a team of 12-18 people, coordinates their travel, deals with immigration, and all of the other logistics that go along with this. Liz shares her "on-the-go" tools for success - from how she manages her email inbox, to how she travels light, and, of course, Molly asks all of the detailed questions. Follow Liz on Instagram @liz.beyondand follow Liv Cycling on Instagram @livcyclingSign up to Receive The Feisty 40+ Newsletter: https://feisty.co/newsletters/feisty-40/Keep up to date on all women's sports:https://feisty.co/newsletters/the-feist/Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performance Support our Partners:Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/

Recently, a stufy found that 79.5% of elite female cross-country athletes were at risk of Low Energy Availability. That's why we talk to Katie Schofield this week to learn all about underfueling, LEA, and RED-S. Katie Schofield is a performance coach that helps folks better understand their physiology, nutrition, health, and athletic performance, and tailors this specifically toward those suffering from Low Energy Availability. Holding a Ph.D. that specializes in LEA and RED-S, Katie takes a multidisciplinary approach to everything she does. Struggling with LEA and RED-S herself, Katie and Sara discuss the factors that influence female athletes to underfuel, and the significant outcomes of this. Katie outlines what exactly LEA is, how this leads to RED-S, and the number of athletes that find themselves in a state of LEA. Further, Katie shares her experience of returning from a state of LEA, and what it felt like to have her energy again. Visit Katies website at https://www.katie-schofield.com/and follow her on Instagram @kt_schofieldSign up to Receive The Feisty 40+ Newsletter: https://feisty.co/newsletters/feisty-40/Keep up to date on all women's sports:https://feisty.co/newsletters/the-feist/Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performance Support our Partners:Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/

This is the episode for you if you are looking for some entrepreneurial inspiration. Angella Goran is a self-proclaimed "serial entrepreneur" - and we couldn't agree more. With contagious excitement and confidence, this week, Angella shares her experience with entrepreneurship and fitness. Angella discusses how she first got into the business sphere with her first company, SokJok - a social enterprise dedicated to encouraging leadership in youth. Now, as the founder of Tapango Technologies Inc, the duo chats about the tools specifically in Angella's toolbox that help her excel in this sphere. Visit Angella on Twitter @AngellaGoranSign up to Receive The Feisty 40+ Newsletter: https://feisty.co/newsletters/feisty-40/Keep up to date on all women's sports:https://feisty.co/newsletters/the-feist/Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performance Support our Partners:Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/