Podcasts about tough girl extra

We first spoke with Kiko on the 1st May 2018, where she shared more about her solo and unsupported row, 3000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. Kiko tells more about her life, the challenges she faced and overcame, from being diagnosed with Cushing's Disease and having brain surgery only months before the Atlantic row. Kiko achieved the impossible, she broke the women's record by 5 days and crossed the ocean in 49 days, 10 hours and 13 seconds. Kiko had never rowed before deciding on this challenge! In this Tough Girl Extra podcast episode, we catch up with Kiko to find out what’s she’s been up to, how she decided on her next challenge - Kik Plastic, how she funds her life, what motivates her and what the future looks like.  Kiko does not hold back and shares all the details, she’s authentic and as real as they come! Enjoy this episode!  Show notes Kiko shares more about her backstory Deciding what to do next after her Atlantic row Doing a beach clean in Portugal  Cycling around the world and doing beach cleans… Deciding to keep it local  The logistical challenge Getting a team together to help with the planning Fundraising and needing help Biking experience! Starting the challenge on 5th May 2019 Getting into her rhythm and getting fitter  The importance of having a purpose The stand out moments from the tour Giving up hope Showing up and doing what needs to be done What the learning from Kik Plastic was The fishing industry Getting use to the hills  Talking money The power of networking  Knowing your why and building a community  The cost of Kik Plastic  The Wadi Rum Ultra  Hating running! Team Like a Girl - set up by Lauren Morton  Doing 70k in a day Shuffle running Why it was so hard walking  Comparison between the row, the run and the ride Quick Fire Questions  Final words of advice Social Media Website:  www.kikomatthews.co.uk  Twitter:  @Kikomatthews Instagram:  @kikomatthews 

I set up Tough Girl Challenges in 2014 as a way of motivating and inspiring women and girls. I host the Tough Girl Podcast where I interview inspirational female explorers, adventurers, athletes and everyday women who have overcome great challenges. The podcast is listened to in 174 countries around the world and has passed 850,000 downloads. The podcast is in the top 15% of podcasts globally and has a unique focus on women who do adventures and undertake big physical challenges.   I completed the Marathon des Sables in April 2016 (6 marathons in 6 days across the Sahara Desert), in 2017 I thru hiked the Appalachian Trail solo and unsupported (2,190 miles) in 100 days (which I also daily vlogged)! In 2018 I cycled over 4,000 km from Vancouver, Canada via the Pacific Coast Highway to Cabo San Lucas in Mexico.  I have a Masters in Women & Gender Studies (2018), with my dissertation focusing on women, adventure and fear. I am also a qualified Yoga Instructor & Personal Trainer (2019). I am now based back in the UK and am looking for my next challenge and adventure! Show notes Plans for the episode Having a normal job for 8 years How Tough Girl Challenges came about Moving back in with my parents 2015 - the start of the Tough Girl Podcast Doing the Marathon des Sables in 2016 The Appalachian Trail in 2017 Starting my Masters in October in 2017 Dissertation on Women, Adventure & Fear Having a busy 2018 Spending time with my family in Australia Reflections on 2016 and goals for 2017 Reflections on 2017 and goals for 2018 Having the adventure blues  Reflections on 2018  Keeping my brain stimulated The start of 2019 Wanting to take some time off social media How the yoga wasn’t what I was expecting April 2019 and still being tired Yoga Nidra and Yin Yoga Not having a plan and not knowing what I’m doing next Becoming a personal trainer - 4 week intensive course The 4th Year Anniversary  Wanting to double down and speak to more women for the Tough Girl Podcast Being interviewed by Lily Dyu for her book (See page 73) Being in an academic text book Answering questions from the Tough Girl Tribe! What are your future goals Hitting 1 Million downloads Creating a massive resource for women and girls Catching up with previous guests for Tough Girl Extra My long term goal of getting a PHD - Dprof The Tough Girl Podcast made me do it! How do I find guests? How do I decide the podcast order Where did I expect to be in 4 years Learning patience Quick Fire Questions Next challenge   On the 4th August 2019 the Tough Girl Podcast will be celebrating it’s 4 year anniversary! To mark the occasion in style I’ve decided to release 4 special episodes on the Sunday!! 7 am - Sarah Williams - Solo episode, reflecting back on 2018, the start of 2019 and answering questions from the tribe! 10 am - Paula Radcliffe MBE - fastest female marathoner of all time! 1pm - Mel Nicholls - Paralympian, Endurance and Adventure Athlete, Handcycle LEJOG World Record Holder. 4 pm - Shamila Kohestani - Former captain of the Afghan Women's soccer team.   Throughout the rest of August, we will have our regular Tough Girl Tuesday episodes coming out. 6th Aug - Dr. Tamie Jovanelly - World Explorer, focusing on major river systems including the Nile, Amazon, Mississippi, & Ganges. 13th Aug - Dr. Joyce Azzam - First Lebanese women to climb the 7 Summits & going after the Explorers Grand Slam! 20th Aug - Monika Sattler - Management Consultant turned World Record Holder - 1st Women to cycle the Vuelta a España - 3,058km with 49,337m of climbing! 27th Aug - Wendy Searle - Attempting to break the women's speed record for solo expedition to the South Pole, November 2019. Plus - I will be catching up with members of the Tough Girl Tribe - for Tough Girl Extra who will be sharing more about how the tough girl podcast has changed their life! They will share the episodes that stand out for them, they will share more about their own journeys and what the tough girl podcast has inspired them to do!

Currently there is no Tour De France for women so a women’s team called the ‘InternationElles’ decided to cycle the whole course but start a day before the men’s race in order to raise awareness about this inequality. The InternationElles team are riding each day alongside female team Donnons Des Elles Au Vélo J-1 - the French group of riders who launched the riding challenge five years ago and have continued every year since. This year, the teams are hoping their new collective power will send a clear message to the sporting world - to give women’s cycling the equal opportunities it deserves. Pippa was part of this international team of women who set out to show the world why women should be a part of races like this. In this podcast we catch up with Pippa who shares more about joining the team, the planning and preparation before and during the race - the 2019 Tour route will be the most mountainous in the event’s 106-year history. And unlike the men, the female teams will have to cycle alongside cars and other vehicles that wouldn't ordinarily be permitted during the official tour.  Pippa shares more about her love of being in the mountains and what the magical moments where while out riding. Pippa gives us an incite into life on the road during the tour from Brussels to Paris,  21 stage, 3,460kms as part of an all women team of 10.   Show notes Learning more about Pippa Cycling the Tour de France - a day before the men! What is the Tour de France Why this challenge is so important for women 21stage race, starting in Brussels and fishing in Paris The InternationElles cycling team and fighting for equality Who is behind the InternationElles and how she became a part of the team The logistical nightmare of the race riding with 23 women to fight for equality Being in Brussels before the start of the race Dealing with the nerves before the race Getting into a proper routine while on the road Hitting the mountains and loving climbing especially in Stage 6 of the Tour Getting to Paris and completing the journey! The last day in the mountains and the challenges they dealt with  Wanting to cross the line together as a team Dealing with weather challenges How her body coped with the physical demands The mental side of the challenge Team work and what her role was Rest and recovery routines Having no time and having to focus on the practical things What Pippa would have done differently if she did it again The press, and the support for equality The Tour de France and the group they have set up to launch a women’s event Why as individuals we cal alls do something What’s next for Pippa How her family supported on the tour Being away from her son A documentary? A film? This is our time - advert Final words of advice and why you need to believe in yourself   Throughout the rest of August, we will have our regular Tough Girl Tuesday episodes coming out. 6th Aug - Dr. Tamie Jovanelly - World Explorer, focusing on major river systems including the Nile, Amazon, Mississippi, & Ganges. 13th Aug - Dr. Joyce Azzam - First Lebanese women to climb the 7 Summits & going after the Explorers Grand Slam! 20th Aug - Monika Sattler - Management Consultant turned World Record Holder - 1st Women to cycle the Vuelta a España - 3,058km with 49,337m of climbing! 27th Aug - Wendy Searle - Attempting to break the women's speed record for solo expedition to the South Pole, November 2019. Plus - I will be catching up with members of the Tough Girl Tribe - for Tough Girl Extra who will be sharing more about how the tough girl podcast has changed their life! They will share the episodes that stand out for them, they will share more about their own journeys and what the tough girl podcast has inspired them to do!

Pippa moved to Manly, just outside Sydney in Australia from the UK in 2012 with her husband Joe. She has always loved sport but only got involved in endurance events since moving. After completing 3 Peaks in Victoria (a 235km ride with 4000m of climbing) she realised that you can do anything that you put your mind to and decided to sign up for North Face 50km run! Since then she has continued to get involved with more endurance based challenges.  In 2017, Pippa joined the Veloroos (a non professional endurance cycle team who won Race Around America in 2015) to take on the non stop 3000k Race Around Ireland (RAI) which ended up smashed the female record and coming 4th overall. Pippa gave birth to her son Mawson in August 2018. She continued to ride throughout her pregnancy and was keen to find a come back event but nothing was inspiring her, until hearing about the opportunity to ride the Tour De France.  Currently there is no Tour De France for women so a women’s team ‘InternationElles’ cycle the whole course but start a day before the men’s race in order to raise awareness about this inequality. We will be speaking with Pippa after the tour for Tough Girl EXTRA to find out how she got on. Show notes Pippa introduces herself Goring up in the UK and loving sports Running and swimming for locals clubs Moving out to Australia in 2012 Getting involved in sports in a big way Training for the 3 peaks challenge in Australia (a 235km ride with 4000m of climbing and a 13hr cut off point)  The moment when she started to believe in herself Preparing and controlling what she could Why self-belief is so important Doing the North Face 50K Ultra Marathon Fitting training in around work Thinking while running What she eats while trail running (3 dates = 1 gel) The Big Red Run (no longer happens) What happens when things no longer go to plan Readjusting her expectations The Veloroos  The Race Around Ireland - (Watch the documentary) What it was like finishing the race Having a baby in August 2018 Staying active during pregnancy Working with a coach or personal trainer? The Tour de France The pressure before the start - 5th July Having a bit of a wobble and feeling a bit overwhelmed Dealing with the logistics and challenges before the race even starts Le Course  - 1 day stage for women  (112km) Final words of advice and top tips for women    Social media Facebook: @theveloroos , @InternationElles   Insta: @theveloroos , @InternationElles  , @piplyon   Twitter: @internationEll2  There will also be live tracking each day so you can 'dot watch'  and see where they are each day during the Tour.  

Hannah, is a 34-year-old creator, minimalist and adventurer living in Manchester, UK. Last year she got rid of everything she owned except what would fit in a carry on backpack. She travelled overland from the UK to Bhutan through eighteen countries with her partner Phil to document and discover what makes people happy.  Hannah has scoliosis and deals with chronic pain, although she wears a permanent back brace, this does not stop her from getting out side and hiking on a regular basis. In her early twenties, she was £20,000 in debt and working in a stressful, badly paid job. Her Dad dying suddenly encouraged her to become debt free and focus on doing work with purpose that helps support other people. To date, she has travelled to forty-five different countries.  Hannah is now back in the UK writing about her experiences at betternotstop.com. Hannah shares stories about how to enjoy everyday life through work, friendships, travel, and adventure. Hannah believes experiencing different countries and culture is a way to discover more about ourselves and how to make the world a better place. During this podcast we focus on the expedition the ‘Road to Happiness’ and in Tough Girl Extra coming out on Thursday we focus on the money, how she got into the debt, the mistakes she made and how ultimately she turned it around by getting out of debt and saving £15,000 in a year to pay for the ‘Road to Happiness’ Expedition. Show notes Being based in Manchester 34 year old, minimalist adventure Where the idea came from for the ‘Road to Happiness’ Expedition Being kept accountably for what she wanted to achieve Having no money and no idea how she was going to make it happen How she started to plan to turn her dream into a reality The visa machine Having to be flexible with the planning and how the idea evolved and anchored over time Dealing with a head injury that makes planning hard and having to put systems in place To do lists, Trello, Evernote and how they all work together Getting the date to leave and being delayed for a few months The run up to leaving and dealing with the imposter syndrome Packing for the trip while taking into account her chronic back pain Documenting the trip - trying to figure out the best way to do it Getting rid of everything she owned apart from what she carried on her back and a small suitcase she kept at her mums Starting to write a 3 part book series about the journey  The European part of the adventure and the moments that stand out Working in Europe on Organic farms Spending 6 weeks in Denmark! What happiness means to Hannah The correlation between money, time and happiness Being open to new experiences and why she’s much happier now than when she was in her twenties  Taking a short break from the trip and coming back to the UK for 3 weeks Attending an adventure conference and feeling like she wasn’t doing adventure right Why she loves to travel by train  The Trans-Siberian Express and being able to travel on the first train line in Cambodia Arriving in Bhutan after 10 months, crossing the land border from India into Bhutan and the difference The culture shock of being in Bhutan Wearing a back brace and the final stretch of the journey making it up the mountain to visit the Paro Taktsang monastery/‘Tigers Nest’ Monastery. What she learnt from going on this journey  The significance of her bee tattoo and why she got it  Why her blog is called better not stop Why there is no better time to take control of your life Starting to do monthly income reports and why talking about money in the adventure world is important Social Media Website - www.betternotstop.com Support Hannah on Patreon Instagram: @betternotstop Facebook: @betternotstop  

Show notes! Sunday 1st October   Feeling more energised and ready to podcast daily again Wanting to go back and fill in the gaps for the TGDP (Tough Girl Daily Podcast) Sorting my life out day! Heading back to University Getting myself prepared and organised Reading Tim Ferriss - Tools of Titans Speaking with Alex Mason - for the TGP 1st October  - New Book Competition for Patrons! Wanting to go the Women In Adventure Expo Editing vlogs!! Shout out to Flynn 32 vlogs to go!! Meeting a friend for lunch Crossing things off my to do list Getting caught up with the women from - 7 women 7 challenges Wanting to start up Tough Girl Extra again Other goals I want to do Being a productive busy person! Not wanting to be busy Not liking the word balance anymore!! Looking forward to Monday

Tough Girl Daily - Thursday  16th March - #ThrillingThursday   #GymLife #editing #CatherineMayer   Being  productive and everything coming together New episodes on Tough Girl EXTRA with Frances Taylor Sharing a bit more about the process and what I do when a new episode get launched Heading to the gym with dad Start of a new 8 week block of training Yolk Hold - increased from 80kg to 90kg  Changing my process re podcasting Anne-Maria Watson uploaded and done - as well as Sarah Logan all uploaded and good to go Taking a power nap Heading to Liverpool to hear Catherine Mayer and Tabitha Morton talk Learning to say NO  Getting involved in WEP in the future Having to be selfish and not apologising for it Donating my hair to the Little Princess Trust Should I shave my head? Patrons - thank you so much -85 patrons $386 per month Thank you Stance for my socks!! Check out www.toughgirlchallenges.com Have an amazing day! THANK YOU!!

Myself and Emma Timmis headed off to run Hadrian’s Wall at the end of August and I wanted to share more of the story with you. So whilst I was away I thought about what the best way to do this was.  Although my interviews are very informal and relaxed they do take me a long time to edit. At the moment I don’t have the capacity to edit two full podcast episodes a week. So instead, as a compromise I thought I’d upload a raw, unedited conversation of what my previous guests have been up to since we last spoke.  So in essence…..Tough Girl Extra is an extra podcast episode that will be happening on an adhoc basic, it’s going to be released on a Thursday #ToughGirlThursday at 7am UK time. This is a new style for me and I would love to get your feedback. Please do let me know what you think. You can either comment below, send me an e-mail (sarah@toughgirlchallenges.com) or send me a DM on twitter @_TOUGH_GIRL.  I hope you enjoy!   Shownotes What Tough Girl Extra is! Catching up with Emma Timmis & what’s she's been up to since we last spoke in August 2015 The costs of her three months Dolomites trip What the Australian Alpine Walking Track is and why she decided to do it Loneliness, hallucinating, and getting lost and seeing a side of Australia that she didn’t know existed Carrying half her body weight in her pack! Her 2 month adventure in Malawi Planning our Hadrian’s Wall trip & how it all came about Our training or lack of training for the challenge! Why you don’t necessarily need to do a huge amount of planning for challenges Having support verses doing independent challenges What we took! (You can also watch my packing video on Youtube) Deciding which way to run - East to West or West to East Starting at Wallsend on the west coast and why it was the best decision Day 1 memories! Camping at Robin Hood Inn for 2 nights for £5 per night! The tent getting flooded!! Day 2 challenges  Navigation on Hadrian’s Wall Path Toilet talk!! What we forgot to take with us! Camping along the route or not? Day packs and what we carried while we ran including the spot tracker Answering questions from the Tribe Poles or no poles - that's the question! Emma’s next challenge!   Watch our daily vlogs from our Hadrian’s Wall adventure on youtube    Check out Emma’s Website Here  To listen to the previous episode with Emma Timmis - CLICK HERE     A massive thank you to everyone who has become a patron! You too can support the Tough Girl Podcast from $2 to $5 per month!  CLICK HERE!   Future Events! 7th October - Tough Girl Tribe Social, Bristol 8th October - Women in Adventure Expo, Bristol 22nd - 23rd October - Yestival (I'm going to be speaking!!! Come along and say hi!)     Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!