Womxn Of The Wild

Supported by Gnarly Nutrition.Sunny Stroeer is back! This time, Sunny and I share a discussion about our recent adventure on a route that we nicknamed the "Magic Trail." What the heck is the Magic Trail? It's obscure. It's rugged. It's remote. And it's fantastic.In this episode, Sunny and I chat about our experiences on this seemingly magical route, how we went about our decision-making processes, our risk assessments, drinking questionable water, changing our perspectives, and why we chase big things. Get ready to be stabbed by cacti and bivvy under the stars with us as we recount a wild experience on the Tuckup Trail. Be sure to check out the links below!Links:The Magic Trail YouTube video by Sunny StroeerTuckin' Up The Tuckup - Sunny's Trip Report on the Tuckup TrailAWExpeditionsAWE Summit Scholarship FoundationAconcagua Virtual Summit ChallengeDreamland Safari ToursSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/womxnofthewild)

Emily is an endurance athlete with a proclivity for adrenaline-packed adventures. You can find her free-soloing rock of somewhat questionable quality, running 100-mile races, or taking off on lengthy and extremely remote backpacking trips involving the need for navigational prowess.Emily is rarely without her furry best friend, Jolly, a golden retriever who loves adventuring just as much as Emily does.In this episode, we dive into Emily’s adventures, but also discuss our tendency as humans to compare ourselves to others, and managing the negative feelings that come from this.She's candid, kind, so much fun, and truly inspiring.Follow EmilyInstagram: @emilyin.thewildEmily's FKTsFastest Known TimeMentioned in EpisodeBlack Canyon 100kBroken Arrow SkyraceWasatch 100Moab 240Javalina JundredSmall Business ShoutoutAdventurUs WomenFollow Womxn Of The Wild on Instagram: @womxnofthewildFollow Ashly on Instagram: @ashly.winchesterLike what you hear? Want to keep inspiring womxn in the outdoors? Please support the show over at Patreon. Or keep me burning that midnight oil by treating me to a coffee ;)Thanks for the love, and Stay Wild!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/womxnofthewild)

Tara Warren is an accomplished ultra-distance runner and running coach, but she hasn't always fearlessly tackled 100-milers. Tara discusses her journey into long-distance running and her first experiences on trails, as well as some of the mental strategies she uses to stay focused in her races and training. Tara also candidly shares some of her DNF experiences - you know we love to chat about failure here!Follow TaraInstagram: @runwithtaraBook Reference:Two Trees Make a Forest by Jessica J. LeeSong Reference:Superbloom by MisterwivesLike what you hear? Want to keep inspiring womxn in the outdoors? Please support the show over at Patreon. Or keep me burning that midnight oil by treating me to a coffee ;)Thanks for the love, and Stay Wild!Follow Womxn Of The Wild on Instagram: @womxnofthewildFollow Ashly on Instagram: @ashly.winchesterSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/womxnofthewild)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/womxnofthewild)

This episode's guest is Ellen Falterman, also known as Ellen Magellen. I can’t quite describe who she is in this short intro, but I’ll try, and hopefully I’ll do her some justice. I guess I would call her an expeditionist. Ellen embarks on multi-month expeditions. The most recent of which involved paddling a canoe over 2,000 miles. She is a true adventure traveller, and every experience leads her to dream bigger. In this episode, we talk a lot about her expeditions, we chat about the loss of a family member and how it spurred her to set off on a solo adventure, and we discuss the next big expedition she has in the works. Ellen drops some knowledge bombs throughout this episode as well. Trust me when I say you don’t want to miss out on the 3 D’s.Follow EllenInstagram: @ellenmagellenexpeditionsWebsite: EllenMagellenExpeditions.comSmall Business Shout-outKate George - illustrator & surface pattern designer.Instagram: @kategeorgepnwWebsite: KateGeorgePNW.comLike what you hear? Want to keep inspiring womxn in the outdoors? Please support the show over at Patreon. Or keep me burning that midnight oil by treating me to a coffee ;)Thanks for the love, and Stay Wild!Follow Womxn Of The Wild on Instagram: @womxnofthewildFollow Ashly on Instagram: @ashly.winchesterSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/womxnofthewild)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/womxnofthewild)

Sabrina is a professional ultra-distance runner, run coach, and all-around badass. As with a lot of runners in the time of COVID, the virus really threw a wrench in her race plans for this year. But Sabrina was flexible and instead of dwelling on that, she was able to pivot and focus her attention on a big objective she had been eyeing for a while: a classic Colorado route called Nolan’s 14. Sabrina got to know this route really well, to say the least. This episode is full of little nuggets of ultra-running wisdom as Sabrina recounts her experiences on Nolan’s 14. Follow SabrinaInstagram: @sabrinaleannstanleyWebsite: SabrinaStanley.comLike what you hear? Want to keep inspiring womxn in the outdoors? Please support the show over at Patreon. Or keep me burning that midnight oil by treating me to a coffee ;)Thanks for the love, and Stay Wild!Follow Womxn Of The Wild on Instagram: @womxnofthewildFollow Ashly on Instagram: @ashly.winchesterCover art photo credit goes to @howiesternphotoSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/womxnofthewild)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/womxnofthewild)

To Jillian Brown, PTSD doesn’t stand for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, it stands for Perseverance, Trust, Strength, and Determination, because that’s what she found as she’s navigated through her personal journey with PTSD. Jillian has a unique understanding of PTSD. She left everything behind to leave an abusive relationship. She was homeless and lost. Seeking out professional help, Jillian was diagnosed with PTSD, but was given very little information and even fewer options.Jillian has found strength, determination, and direction through connecting with nature and moving her body. In this episode of WOTW, we talk about the healing power of the wilderness and exercise, how a squirrel taught her the meaning of life, and the adventures that have shaped her into the incredible human she is today. Follow JillianInstagram: @jillianabrownphotographyFacebook: Jill BrownFind Camp My WayInstagram: @campmywayWebsite: campmyway.comIf you are a victim of domestic violence, please don’t give up. There are resources available, and you are not alone.National Domestic Violence Hotline: thehotline.org or 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)Online mental health counseling: BetterHelp.comLike what you hear? Want to keep inspiring womxn in the outdoors? Please support the show over at Patreon. Or keep me burning that midnight oil by treating me to a coffee ;)Thanks for the love, and Stay Wild!Follow Womxn Of The Wild on Instagram: @womxnofthewildFollow Ashly on Instagram: @ashly.winchesterSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/womxnofthewild)

Sunny is back and she always brings the best topics to discuss! This time, we talk about failure.Failure… is hard. It can be difficult to accept, to process, and to overcome. Sunny, who is a professional athlete, guide, business owner, and expedition leader, talks about her own failures in the outdoors, how she’s handled them, and what they mean to her. We swap failure stories and discuss how they have shaped us as athletes. Sunny’s insights might help you look at your failures a little differently. Find SunnyInstagram: @sstroeerWebsite: SunnyStroeer.comFind Dreamland SafariInstagram: @dreamlandsafariWebsite: DreamlandTours.netFind AWExpeditionsInstagram: @awexpeditionsWebsite: AWExpeditions.orgLike what you hear? Want to keep inspiring womxn in the outdoors? Please support the show over at Patreon. Or keep me burning that midnight oil by treating me to a coffee ;)Thanks for the love, and Stay Wild!Follow Womxn Of The Wild in Instagram: @womxnofthewildFollow Ashly on Instagram: @ashly.winchesterSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/womxnofthewild)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/womxnofthewild)

This is a story about a sandwich like none other... While recovering from an injury last year, Jen set an audacious goal. She took the year and planned, prepped, and trained, and then, at the end of August, she set out to make her dream a reality. With the support of her closest friends (and lots of pizza) Jen was able to complete the Glacier Peak Century Sandwich.Instagram: @jpetrutStrava: Jen PetrutTwitter: @jpetrut8Like what you hear? Want to keep inspiring womxn in the outdoors? Please support the show over at Patreon. Or keep me burning that midnight oil by treating me to a coffee ;)Thanks for the love, and Stay Wild!Follow Womxn Of The Wild in Insta: @womxnofthewild Follow Ashly on Insta: @ashly.winchesterSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/womxnofthewild)

Abby is an endurance athlete with Adidas Terrex who recently completed an epic journey on the John Muir Trail, which is also referred to as the JMT, or more appropriately, the Nuumu Poyo. Abby didn’t backpack this trail in the usual fashion, and her speed and style choice gave her a one of a kind adventure with magical memories… complete with UFOs.Instagram: @abby.k.hallWebsite: www.abbyandcordis.comLike what you hear? Want to keep inspiring womxn in the outdoors? Please support the show over at Patreon. Or keep me burning that midnight oil by treating me to a coffee ;)Thanks for the love, and Stay Wild!Follow Ashly on Insta: @ashly.winchesterFollow Womxn Of The Wild in Insta: @womxnofthewild Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/womxnofthewild)

Kelly Halpin is a professional mountain runner and artist from Jackson, Wyoming. She holds speed records in Wyoming, Montana, Utah, and California, all on technical mountain terrain. Kelly thrives in the mountains, and often prefers to take on these massive endeavors totally alone. Most recently she completed the Wind River High Route, a 100-mile, extremely remote route through Wyoming's Wind River Range. Solo and unsupported, Kelly was able to set a new women's speed record on the route.This episode is full of laughs as we share stories about hallucinations, blisters, skinny dipping, and freezing dirt-naps. And Kelly reveals what might be the best superpower ever.instagram @kyehalpinkellyhalpin.comLike what you hear?Want to help keep inspiring and empowering women in the outdoors?Please consider becoming a patron over at Patreon.comOr, buy Ashly a cup o' coffee to help her keep editing through the night!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/womxnofthewild)

If you’ve ever considered solo outdoor adventures, you’ve also probably also considered the dangers that might be lurking out there. In this episode of WOTW, I speak with Nicole Snell. Nicole is the CEO of Girls Fight Back, an organization that uses personal safety and self-defense as a way to empower women and girls in the outdoors. She’s a self-defense instructor and has found her passion in helping women gain confidence in the outdoors by teaching them self-defense tactics. Nicole has traveled the world as a speaker and self-defense teacher and enjoys solo adventures in the wild. In this episode, we chat about finding your voice, standing up for yourself, and listening to your intuition, as well as self-defense tactics you can implement now.Instagram: @adventuresofnik @impactpersonalsafety @girlsfightback Website: www.girlsfightback.comFacebook: Girls Fight BackYoutube: Nicole SnellPlease support the show keep inspiring womxn in the outdoors by becoming a patron at Patreon.com/womxnofthewildSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/womxnofthewild)

Jacky had to have the lower portion of her left leg amputated due to a tumor that was found just above her left foot. Resilient and determined, Jacky took up running AFTER her leg was amputated and has become an ultra-distance runner.In this episode, Jacky talks about how she took up running as an amputee and what she's had to overcome in the process. Jacky also shares some of her most memorable moments from races and talks about the recent record she set!Find Jacky on InstagramPlease consider supporting the show at PatreonSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/womxnofthewild)

Latoya is a lot of things. She’s an athlete, a mom, a chef, an endometriosis warrior, a body positivity advocate, a social media influencer… the list goes on. You really can’t fit her big personality in a box.In this episode, we talk about all of these topics… and more! We dive into Latoya’s self-defeatist nature, how she constantly works to overcome that, and how she is able to find her power in being authentic and vulnerable.We also get into the Black Lives Matter movement by discussing white guilt and actionable ways to be anti-racist as well as a better ally.Queue this puppy up for your long run, because Latoya’s energy is infectious and her insights are sure to pump you up!Find Latoya:Instagram: @iamlshauntayBlog: Running Fat ChefPlease consider supporting the show through PatreonImage credit: W. Eric Snell, Sr. (IG: esnelldesign)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/womxnofthewild)

Danielle is a mental health therapist and running coach, and she’s found a beautiful way to marry those two things into a business called Inner Drive Athlete. Danielle specializes in helping athletes overcome mental blocks and negativity, among other things in conjunction with their training. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to chat with her and pick her brain about mental strategies for athletes, anxiety management, and how we can more comfortably move forward as our trails and parks reopen.Please like, share, comment, and if you like the show, please consider supporting it through patreon.com/womxnofthewildFind Danielle on Instagram as @diellesmells and on her website for Inner Drive Athlete.This episode brought to you by Green Grove CBD. Use offer code STAYWILD for 10% off your order.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/womxnofthewild)

Kaytlyn is an elite runner for The North Face, a bioengineer, and all-around amazing human.And… I have to admit, she’s one of my personal heroes.We chat about what it was like for her to become a professional athlete and the challenges that come along with it, including imposter syndrome. We also chat about women toeing the line at races, and her experience starting at the front of the pack at Transgrancanaria, among many other things.This episode is full of race wisdom, quick tips, and excellent advice. Don’t miss it!Find Kaytlyn on Instagram.Brought to you by Green Grove CBD. Use offer code STAYWILD for 10% off your order!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/womxnofthewild)

Amanda Johnson is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, but we don't talk shop about nutrition in this episode. Instead, we chat about Amanda's eating disorder and recovery, and how it's influenced her life. Amanda is passionate about helping people find balance between the body and the mind, and that shines through as we chat.This episode is brought to you by Green Grove CBD.Find Amanda on Instagram and amandanjohnson.com.Like what you hear? Want to hear more? Want to help empower women in the outdoors? Please consider becoming a sponsor over at Patreon for as little as $1 an episode.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/womxnofthewild)

Nutrition is an important part of your training and can help you reach your athletic goals, yet many of us overlook it. It's easy to do with our busy lives. In this episode, Kylee and I talk about nutrition plans and training, fad diets, protein intake, sugar, what you can do about gut bombs and... ahem... the runner's runs.Kylee Van Horn knows her stuff. Not only did she grow up as a competitive runner, but she decided to become a registered dietary nutritionist in order to give back to the running community that she loves so much. Kylee owns and operates Fly Nutrition, where she helps athletes optimize their training through nutrition. She currently works with athletes of all kinds, from through-hikers to ultra-runners and everything in between.flynutrition.orgFind Kylee and Fly Nutrition on InstagramROAR by Stacy SimsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/womxnofthewild)

Mel Urie is a tenacious ultra-distance triathlete who is breaking barriers and redefining what is possible. In this episode, we get a chance to hear all about Mel's experience with Uberman, arguably the world's most difficult ultra triathlon. We chat about her training, as well as transitioning back to normal life after accomplishing such a huge feat. She also shares some of her mental strategies for getting through rough workouts and tough patches during her races.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/womxnofthewild)

On this episode of Womxn Of The Wild, I chat with Renee Jacobs. Renee is a mother and wife who was trained to be an architect but decided to pursue full-time motherhood. In doing so, she has struggled to find the balance between being a mom and doing the things she loves; adventuring in the mountains. We talk about finding balance, training, and her biggest accomplishment in the outdoors to date: the California 14ers.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/womxnofthewild)

In this episode of Womxn Of The Wild, I chat with Sunny Stroeer, an ultra-endurance athlete who THRIVES in the alpine environment. We talk about the "confidence gap," empowering women in the outdoors, pooping in bags, and her women-led expedition company, AWExpeditions.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/womxnofthewild)