
Women's Performance
Welcome to the Feisty Women’s Performance Podcast where we cut through the B.S. and deliver trusted information from experts who know how to help women thrive.
The sports and fitness industries were not designed for women. And we feel that. Not only has exercise science excluded women from studies but we often receive the message that we don’t belong.
And yet we know our potential is limitless. Time and time again we see women crushing it- in the gym, on the race course and in the boardroom. Despite major data gaps, we are breaking records - Every. Damn. Day.
On this podcast, host Sara Gross offers the tools you need to get the best out of yourself by learning from athletes and experts who are at the top of their game. We aren't afraid to talk about periods, diet culture, sex, menopause, mindset, depression, anxiety, pregnancy and all the messy details.
Listen as we bring you trusted information relating to our four pillars of women’s performance: physiology, nutrition, mental health, and culture.
By taking a female lens on human performance, we can truly unlock our potential.
Latest episodes

Sep 2, 2024 • 1h 15min
Brain Storm Episode 1: The Crash
Rebecca Rusch, a seven-time world champion adventure athlete and founder of the Be Good™ Foundation, shares her harrowing experience of a serious biking accident that led to a concussion. Alongside Christopher Vaughan, a pediatric neuropsychologist, they dive into the complexities of concussion recovery. Rusch discusses her ongoing healing journey, the vital role of specific nutrients like omega-3s, and the shift towards active rehabilitation instead of traditional rest. They emphasize the importance of understanding triggers and personalizing recovery strategies for improved brain health.

Aug 19, 2024 • 2min
Sneak Preview: Brain Storm with Rebecca Rusch and Selene Yeager, presented by Momentous
What if everything you thought you knew about concussion was wrong?Brain Storm, presented by Momentous, is a podcast series that follows 7-time World Champion adventure athlete Rebecca Rusch after a violent bike wreck leaves her with a “mild” concussion that turns her world upside down.Each episode follows Rebecca on her journey to heal her brain and fully return to her demanding, athletic life–a goal that eludes her nearly three years after the crash. The series features interviews with leading experts on the science, understanding, and treatment of concussion and persistent post-concussive symptoms.This limited series starts Monday, September 2, 2024. Momentous: Use code BRAINSTORM to get 20% off your first order at https://www.livemomentous.com/

Aug 10, 2024 • 41min
Croissants & Commentary #21: Live From Paris - Merci Paris
0:00 Olympic weightlifting 8:30 Chatting with Jenny Casson 17:36 The Feisty team's favourite moments29:00 Olympians: They're just like us Join the Women’s Sports Fan Club at fanclub.feisty.co to get entered to win a free “It’s Not a Moment. It’s a Movement” shirt daily, plus you’ll get entered to win our grand prize worth $1,000 from Feisty and our sponsors. Support our Croissants & Commentary Live From Paris Sponsors!TRIHARD: Use the code FEISTYGAMES for 22% off sitwide at trihard.co, plus you’ll get an extra 5% OFF during sales on top of the already discounted price.Hettas: Get 20% off with the code FEISTY20 at hettas.comJoni: Get 10% off your order with the code FEISTY at getjoni.com

Aug 9, 2024 • 31min
Croissants & Commentary #20: Live From Paris - City Life During The Games
0:00 Where are the change rooms? 11:25 Champions Park19:40 Sport updates 26:40 Our picks Join the Women’s Sports Fan Club at fanclub.feisty.co to get entered to win a free “It’s Not a Moment. It’s a Movement” shirt daily, plus you’ll get entered to win our grand prize worth $1,000 from Feisty and our sponsors. Support our Croissants & Commentary Live From Paris Sponsors!TRIHARD: Use the code FEISTYGAMES for 22% off sitwide at trihard.co, plus you’ll get an extra 5% OFF during sales on top of the already discounted price.Hettas: Get 20% off with the code FEISTY20 at hettas.comJoni: Get 10% off your order with the code FEISTY at getjoni.com

Aug 8, 2024 • 37min
Croissants & Commentary #19: Live From Paris - Every Sport Has a Vibe
0:00 Paris is sick 6:30 The diving vibe 12:09 Sports27:35 Proposals and urinals Join the Women’s Sports Fan Club at fanclub.feisty.co to get entered to win a free “It’s Not a Moment. It’s a Movement” shirt daily, plus you’ll get entered to win our grand prize worth $1,000 from Feisty and our sponsors. Support our Croissants & Commentary Live From Paris Sponsors!TRIHARD: Use the code FEISTYGAMES for 22% off sitwide at trihard.co, plus you’ll get an extra 5% OFF during sales on top of the already discounted price.Hettas: Get 20% off with the code FEISTY20 at hettas.comJoni: Get 10% off your order with the code FEISTY at getjoni.com

Aug 7, 2024 • 39min
Croissants & Commentary #18: Live From Paris - Lots of Whoops
0:00 Inside the Team Canada House 10:38 Women's Skateboard Finals17:05 The vibes of Waterpolo 24:00 Another night of Track 34:30 Our picks Join the Women’s Sports Fan Club at fanclub.feisty.co to get entered to win a free “It’s Not a Moment. It’s a Movement” shirt daily, plus you’ll get entered to win our grand prize worth $1,000 from Feisty and our sponsors. Support our Croissants & Commentary Live From Paris Sponsors!TRIHARD: Use the code FEISTYGAMES for 22% off sitwide at trihard.co, plus you’ll get an extra 5% OFF during sales on top of the already discounted price.Hettas: Get 20% off with the code FEISTY20 at hettas.comJoni: Get 10% off your order with the code FEISTY at getjoni.com

Aug 6, 2024 • 33min
Croissants & Commentary #17: Live From Paris - Olympic Magic
0:00 Inside the Urban Park and 3X3 Basketball 12:20 Another day of Track & Field21:15 We talk to the first ever Olympic Triathlete from Guam and the Pacific Islands29:40 Our picksJoin the Women’s Sports Fan Club at fanclub.feisty.co to get entered to win a free “It’s Not a Moment. It’s a Movement” shirt daily, plus you’ll get entered to win our grand prize worth $1,000 from Feisty and our sponsors. Support our Croissants & Commentary Live From Paris Sponsors!TRIHARD: Use the code FEISTYGAMES for 22% off sitwide at trihard.co, plus you’ll get an extra 5% OFF during sales on top of the already discounted price.Hettas: Get 20% off with the code FEISTY20 at hettas.comJoni: Get 10% off your order with the code FEISTY at getjoni.com

Aug 5, 2024 • 37min
Croissants & Commentary #16: Live From Paris - Kelly & Her Barricades
0:00 The Women's Cycling Road Race 14:09 The final day of swimming20:45 Kelly gets trapped at the Mixed Team Relay34:55 Our picksJoin the Women’s Sports Fan Club at fanclub.feisty.co to get entered to win a free “It’s Not a Moment. It’s a Movement” shirt daily, plus you’ll get entered to win our grand prize worth $1,000 from Feisty and our sponsors. Support our Croissants & Commentary Live From Paris Sponsors!TRIHARD: Use the code FEISTYGAMES for 22% off sitwide at trihard.co, plus you’ll get an extra 5% OFF during sales on top of the already discounted price.Hettas: Get 20% off with the code FEISTY20 at hettas.comJoni: Get 10% off your order with the code FEISTY at getjoni.com

Aug 4, 2024 • 29min
Croissants & Commentary #15: Live From Paris - Trek to Track
0:00 We're back from our illness 5:00 Trampoline gymnastics 9:20 Track has started and it is 🤯21:25 Kelly's husband tells us all about the Urban Park 26:26 Our picks Join the Women’s Sports Fan Club at fanclub.feisty.co to get entered to win a free “It’s Not a Moment. It’s a Movement” shirt daily, plus you’ll get entered to win our grand prize worth $1,000 from Feisty and our sponsors. Support our Croissants & Commentary Live From Paris Sponsors!TRIHARD: Use the code FEISTYGAMES for 22% off sitwide at trihard.co, plus you’ll get an extra 5% OFF during sales on top of the already discounted price.Hettas: Get 20% off with the code FEISTY20 at hettas.comJoni: Get 10% off your order with the code FEISTY at getjoni.com

Aug 3, 2024 • 2min
Croissants & Commentary #14: Live From Paris - Sick & We Didn't Even Swim in the Seine
Stomach flu has taken down the Feisty Media House in France. We'll be back tomorrow, Sunday! Fingers crossed!Join the Women’s Sports Fan Club at fanclub.feisty.co to get entered to win a free “It’s Not a Moment. It’s a Movement” shirt daily, plus you’ll get entered to win our grand prize worth $1,000 from Feisty and our sponsors. Support our Croissants & Commentary Live From Paris Sponsors!TRIHARD: Use the code FEISTYGAMES for 22% off sitwide at trihard.co, plus you’ll get an extra 5% OFF during sales on top of the already discounted price.Hettas: Get 20% off with the code FEISTY20 at hettas.comJoni: Get 10% off your order with the code FEISTY at getjoni.com