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Welcome to episode 271 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Body HolidayHolly has been on her very exotic travels to the Body Holiday in St Lucia, and she has many tales to tell. Many. Honestly, she only gets off the plane at about 20 minutes in because of all the new friends she's made. We all know what she's like, right? So she's had a jolly old time, training with an Olympian and is giddy with it all. Even unsociable me is desperate to go, especially now it's gone full-on UK winter weather. Shall we all go next year….?Join us!If you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bits· Holly had an incredible stay at The Body Holiday in St Lucia, training with Julien Alfred· check out Maaree's lovely range of bras, specifically the Empower in a beautiful pink, from which they're donating 10% of the profits to CoppafeelSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 270 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Poo chatHolly is actually in St Lucia this week, but we pre-recorded so you don't have to worry about missing her lovely voice. We have an update on the whole plumbing situation, which we know you must be very worried about. This leads into some nasty poo chat, so be warned.Cover star LavinaBut the main event in this episode, is our October cover star, Lavina Mehta MBE. We talk to her about her book, The Feel Good Fix, and her mission to encourage everyone to move a little more – in fact, for just 11 minutes a day through something she calls ‘exercise snacking', which we really like the sound of. We talk squats while the kettle boils, calf raises on zoom calls, and perimenopause when you least expect it.RecoveryWe come back afterwards to talk about marathon recovery, specifically about lung function. It has occurred to me that running long distances can really affect my asthmatic lungs, and my spot of google research has underlined this.Join usIf you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bits· Pick up Lavina's book The Feel Good Fix· Also check out Maaree's lovely range of bras, specifically the Empower in a beautiful pink, from which they're donating 10% of the profits to CoppafeelSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 269 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Plumbing issuesApols to all for a slightly scatalogical start to the pod, but I'm a tiny bit traumatised by my plumbing (not a euphemism), so you'll have to bear with.Marathon debriefEventually I get into my race report – I ran the Trail Escape Bristol to Bath marathon at the weekend and I have a LOT of thoughts about it. It was absolutely brilliant!Pod Squad!One thing I fail to mention in my report is a podsquadder I met at the finish line – so a quick shout out to the lovely Rosie, thank you for coming to say hello. She was a total hero who had signed up to the event, had become ill, and decided to volunteer for it instead – the best kind of person.And Holly is off on her travels next week, on a very exciting trip indeed. She talks about training with Olympians and bikini-shopping. We'll find out more in a couple of pods' time.Please vote for us!Before I forget, do please vote for us in the Running Industry Awards – there are lots of categories and lots of brilliant people to vote for, including us, so it's worth hopping on to the site to register your vote for everyone you love (not just us). But if you *did* find yourself there and wanted to vote for us, we would be thrilled, honoured, and would hug you all. (um, that's the Running Industry Awards, link in the show notes, or just a swift google should bring up the page, google fans).Lovely extra bitsPLEASE vote for us in the Running Industry Awards I ran the Trail Escape Bristol to Bath. Sign up for next year!Subscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 268 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.20 mile trotI've come back from the Circuit of Bath, which is organised by Bath homelessness charity Julian House. This was 20 miles circumnavigating the city, taking in all the beautiful sights, and let this be a lesson to us all: 20 miles at a slow trot is WAY easier than 13 miles in a race!2026 goalsBut speaking of races, we get on to our 2026 goals – what on EARTH is Hol going to do? That's the question on everyone's lips.Weird perimenopauseI talk about a couple of bizarre perimenopausal symptoms that I've been experiencing, one of which has completely blown my mind as I would never have realised it was anything to do with menopause without deciding to google it. Ugh. Please let me know your weirdest menopausal symptoms.Join us!If you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods (we've got one next week)! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bits· I ran the Circuit of Bath for Julian House· I'm also going to be running the Trail Escape Bristol to BathSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 268 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.20 mile trotI've come back from the Circuit of Bath, which is organised by Bath homelessness charity Julian House. This was 20 miles circumnavigating the city, taking in all the beautiful sights, and let this be a lesson to us all: 20 miles at a slow trot is WAY easier than 13 miles in a race!2026 goalsBut speaking of races, we get on to our 2026 goals – what on EARTH is Hol going to do? That's the question on everyone's lips.Weird perimenopauseI talk about a couple of bizarre perimenopausal symptoms that I've been experiencing, one of which has completely blown my mind as I would never have realised it was anything to do with menopause without deciding to google it. Ugh. Please let me know your weirdest menopausal symptoms.Join us!If you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods (we've got one next week)! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bits· I ran the Circuit of Bath for Julian House· I'm also going to be running the Trail Escape Bristol to BathSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 267 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Today we're talking about university life, and how it has changed from when we were there. We talk about empty nesting, and the heartache as well as the small blessings that it affords. Lots of love to all of you going through this right now.Kathrine!Hol has been doing a sterling job at the Take the Baton conference interviewing the legendary Kathrine Switzer and getting lots of behind the scenes knowledge about that day in Boston.Watch hacksWe get back on to the thorny subject of when we stop our Garmins / Strava when we're racing – do let us know your thoughts. What I'm trying to say is that I feel like I'm somehow cheating if I stop before the finish line, but also that I want to show off about the distance – so if I stop at 26.2 but run 27.2, did that final mile even count?PatreonIf you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bits· I'm going to be running the Circuit of Bath for Julian House· I'm also going to be running the Trail Escape Bristol to BathSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 267 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Today we're talking about university life, and how it has changed from when we were there. We talk about empty nesting, and the heartache as well as the small blessings that it affords. Lots of love to all of you going through this right now.Kathrine!Hol has been doing a sterling job at the Take the Baton conference interviewing the legendary Kathrine Switzer and getting lots of behind the scenes knowledge about that day in Boston.Watch hacksWe get back on to the thorny subject of when we stop our Garmins / Strava when we're racing – do let us know your thoughts. What I'm trying to say is that I feel like I'm somehow cheating if I stop before the finish line, but also that I want to show off about the distance – so if I stop at 26.2 but run 27.2, did that final mile even count?PatreonIf you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bits· I'm going to be running the Circuit of Bath for Julian House· I'm also going to be running the Trail Escape Bristol to BathSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 266 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Westonbirt HalfWe are debriefing our half marathon at Westonbirt with Relish Running. I'd started my race weekend on the wrong foot, by going to a beer festival the night before, which might have had a slight impact on my performance.We talk about that and all our little mishaps en route to the start line. But from that slightly ropey start, we're then on to the race itself, how we had prepared for it (very differently) and how it felt along the way. Hol fesses up about her actual race goal.Watch etiquetteAlso – big question: do you stop your watch when you reach the end of the race, or when your watch tells you you've run the distance? Big old controversy ahead here!Join us!If you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bits· Get your tickets to the Get the Baton conference, so you can witness Holly chatting to the legendary Kathrine Switzer on 13th September· Check out the races on offer from Relish Running· I'm going to be running the Circuit of Bath for Julian House· I'm also going to be running the Trail Escape Bristol to BathSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 266 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Westonbirt HalfWe are debriefing our half marathon at Westonbirt with Relish Running. I'd started my race weekend on the wrong foot, by going to a beer festival the night before, which might have had a slight impact on my performance.We talk about that and all our little mishaps en route to the start line. But from that slightly ropey start, we're then on to the race itself, how we had prepared for it (very differently) and how it felt along the way. Hol fesses up about her actual race goal.Watch etiquetteAlso – big question: do you stop your watch when you reach the end of the race, or when your watch tells you you've run the distance? Big old controversy ahead here!Join us!If you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bits· Get your tickets to the Get the Baton conference, so you can witness Holly chatting to the legendary Kathrine Switzer on 13th September· Check out the races on offer from Relish Running· I'm going to be running the Circuit of Bath for Julian House· I'm also going to be running the Trail Escape Bristol to BathSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 265 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.We need to discuss a lot of things this episode cos we've not seen each other for a fortnight and we've missed each other! So, obviously, we begin with some silly stuff about Joe Wicks.And then we're on to holidays, festivals, awful toilets, dog-sitting, and the correct way to eat a Jaffa cake.We eventually move on to the race that we're doing this weekend – the Westonbirt Half with Relish Running. Neither of us feel fully prepared, but we are determined to have a good time. Race report next episode!If you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.And one last thing! Holly is interviewing the legendary Kathrine Switzer at the Take the Baton conference just outside of Oxford on 13th September. It's an not to be missed event, and there are only a few tickets left. Grab yours from 261clubuk.co.uk or follow the link in the show notes.Lovely extra bitsCheck out Relish Running for more gorgeous races in the south west, with very well stocked aid stations.Get your tickets to the Get the Baton conference, so you can witness Holly chatting to the legendary Kathrine Switzer on 13th SeptemberSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 265 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.We need to discuss a lot of things this episode cos we've not seen each other for a fortnight and we've missed each other! So, obviously, we begin with some silly stuff about Joe Wicks.And then we're on to holidays, festivals, awful toilets, dog-sitting, and the correct way to eat a Jaffa cake.We eventually move on to the race that we're doing this weekend – the Westonbirt Half with Relish Running. Neither of us feel fully prepared, but we are determined to have a good time. Race report next episode!If you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.And one last thing! Holly is interviewing the legendary Kathrine Switzer at the Take the Baton conference just outside of Oxford on 13th September. It's an not to be missed event, and there are only a few tickets left. Grab yours from 261clubuk.co.uk or follow the link in the show notes.Lovely extra bitsCheck out Relish Running for more gorgeous races in the south west, with very well stocked aid stations.Get your tickets to the Get the Baton conference, so you can witness Holly chatting to the legendary Kathrine Switzer on 13th SeptemberSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 264 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.We're prepping for our September races with a healthy chunk of maranoia and shoe concerns.Aimee FullerWe perk ourselves up with a chat with two-time Winter Olympian Aimee Fuller, our September cover star. Aimee started skiing at the age of 4, before moving into motocross and then Snowboarding. She says she's not an adrenaline junkie, but we beg to differ! She talks about how she got into running by using it as a way to clear her head when she was travelling, and what happened when she decided to run her very first marathon.Toenails and marathonsWe come back after our chat with Aimee to talk about two huge things: toenails and marathons. My toenail has decided to escape to the great sock draw in the sky, and I am slightly traumatised as a result. Hol tries to make me feel better about it but nothing's working until I get distracted by trying to pin her down on which marathon she's going to run next.Come and join us!If you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bitsDiscover the New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 at SportsShoesGet hold of Aimee's cover issue of Women's RunningPick up Aimee's book hereGet your tickets to the Get the Baton conference, so you can witness Holly chatting to the legendary Kathrine Switzer on 13th SeptemberSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 264 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.We're prepping for our September races with a healthy chunk of maranoia and shoe concerns.Aimee FullerWe perk ourselves up with a chat with two-time Winter Olympian Aimee Fuller, our September cover star. Aimee started skiing at the age of 4, before moving into motocross and then Snowboarding. She says she's not an adrenaline junkie, but we beg to differ! She talks about how she got into running by using it as a way to clear her head when she was travelling, and what happened when she decided to run her very first marathon.Toenails and marathonsWe come back after our chat with Aimee to talk about two huge things: toenails and marathons. My toenail has decided to escape to the great sock draw in the sky, and I am slightly traumatised as a result. Hol tries to make me feel better about it but nothing's working until I get distracted by trying to pin her down on which marathon she's going to run next.Come and join us!If you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bitsDiscover the New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 at SportsShoesGet hold of Aimee's cover issue of Women's RunningPick up Aimee's book hereGet your tickets to the Get the Baton conference, so you can witness Holly chatting to the legendary Kathrine Switzer on 13th SeptemberSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 263 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.The right braWe start off quite sedately talking about training stresses, and adjusting our running when it's just not going well. But we quickly move into unchartered waters with a chat with Mari from Maaree bras. She talks to us about how to tell if our bra fits us, and why it's so important for runners to be wearing the correct fitting bra. And then she shakes our worlds by measuring us for bras over video call (no boobs were flashed in the making of this podcast). We were so looking forward to this, and were rewarded with some very unexpected numbers.Lovehoney unboxingWe then come back afterwards to talk about a surprising and very exciting email I received before I went on holiday, and a parcel I received as a result. I don't want to give too much away, but in the interests of hopefully dissuading our parents from listening, the initial email was from Lovehoney, the sexual wellness company, and it was something to do with hydration. And if that doesn't pique your interest, nothing will.Lovely extra bits Get your rocks off (and stay hydrated) at the very lovely LovehoneyGet your boobs supported at the equally lovely MaareeGet your tickets to the Get the Baton conference, so you can witness Holly chatting to the legendary Kathrine Switzer on 13th SeptemberSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 263 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.The right braWe start off quite sedately talking about training stresses, and adjusting our running when it's just not going well. But we quickly move into unchartered waters with a chat with Mari from Maaree bras. She talks to us about how to tell if our bra fits us, and why it's so important for runners to be wearing the correct fitting bra. And then she shakes our worlds by measuring us for bras over video call (no boobs were flashed in the making of this podcast). We were so looking forward to this, and were rewarded with some very unexpected numbers.Lovehoney unboxingWe then come back afterwards to talk about a surprising and very exciting email I received before I went on holiday, and a parcel I received as a result. I don't want to give too much away, but in the interests of hopefully dissuading our parents from listening, the initial email was from Lovehoney, the sexual wellness company, and it was something to do with hydration. And if that doesn't pique your interest, nothing will.Lovely extra bits Get your rocks off (and stay hydrated) at the very lovely LovehoneyGet your boobs supported at the equally lovely MaareeGet your tickets to the Get the Baton conference, so you can witness Holly chatting to the legendary Kathrine Switzer on 13th SeptemberSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 262 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.This starts off as one of those therapy episodes. We launch into a lack of jolliness and motivation in the middle of summer, while we're trying to navigate weather that doesn't feel too brilliant (don't worry, we perk up fairly quickly!). We talk about how we're adapting our training plans to fit us and the weather, rather than adhering to them religiously.We also discuss the summer juggle, and how we're managing the feeling of overwhelm. One way, of course, has been to celebrate the Euro's, so we chat about women's Football, and how brilliant these role models are for kids.Speaking of which, we feel we need to continue our chats about PE lessons – there's more from you lot, which is fascinating, and we have some ideas for new PE lessons in the future, and I think we're on to something!At the end, Holly talks about the very exciting thing she's doing on 13th September, when she'll be interviewing the legendary Kathrine Switzer at the Take the Baton conference. Make sure you pick up your tickets to go and watch! Google the Get The Baton conference if the link doesn't work in the show notes!Lovely extra bits · Get your tickets to the Get the Baton conference, so you can witness Holly chatting to the legendary Kathrine Switzer on 13th SeptemberSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%· Find your perfect holiday wetsuit from OrcaGet tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 262 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.This starts off as one of those therapy episodes. We launch into a lack of jolliness and motivation in the middle of summer, while we're trying to navigate weather that doesn't feel too brilliant (don't worry, we perk up fairly quickly!). We talk about how we're adapting our training plans to fit us and the weather, rather than adhering to them religiously.We also discuss the summer juggle, and how we're managing the feeling of overwhelm. One way, of course, has been to celebrate the Euro's, so we chat about women's Football, and how brilliant these role models are for kids.Speaking of which, we feel we need to continue our chats about PE lessons – there's more from you lot, which is fascinating, and we have some ideas for new PE lessons in the future, and I think we're on to something!At the end, Holly talks about the very exciting thing she's doing on 13th September, when she'll be interviewing the legendary Kathrine Switzer at the Take the Baton conference. Make sure you pick up your tickets to go and watch! Google the Get The Baton conference if the link doesn't work in the show notes!Lovely extra bits · Get your tickets to the Get the Baton conference, so you can witness Holly chatting to the legendary Kathrine Switzer on 13th SeptemberSubscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%· Find your perfect holiday wetsuit from OrcaGet tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 261 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Holly strips offWe start with some hot service station chat, and also some controversial service station chat. But then we quickly move on to the highlight of Holly's holiday (that's hard to say) in Berlin, which is something she would always do, but something I would never do. I'll leave you to guess what it is.Wetsuit wondersWe talk about my Cornish holiday and my new wetsuit. If you fancy finding wetsuits a joy rather than a trauma, then check out the range at Orca. Mine is a beautiful orange thing and I love it more than my children.Running as escapeWe do eventually get around to running – we've both been doing a bit of escapism on our holidays, which I thoroughly recommend. But even though I've been escaping, I've still got a lot to complain about. Don't cancel us just because I'm horrible about pretty much everyone, I think it's hormonal.Patreon & DiscordIf you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bits Subscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%· Find your perfect holiday wetsuit from OrcaGet tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 261 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Holly strips offWe start with some hot service station chat, and also some controversial service station chat. But then we quickly move on to the highlight of Holly's holiday (that's hard to say) in Berlin, which is something she would always do, but something I would never do. I'll leave you to guess what it is.Wetsuit wondersWe talk about my Cornish holiday and my new wetsuit. If you fancy finding wetsuits a joy rather than a trauma, then check out the range at Orca. Mine is a beautiful orange thing and I love it more than my children.Running as escapeWe do eventually get around to running – we've both been doing a bit of escapism on our holidays, which I thoroughly recommend. But even though I've been escaping, I've still got a lot to complain about. Don't cancel us just because I'm horrible about pretty much everyone, I think it's hormonal.Patreon & DiscordIf you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bits Subscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%· Find your perfect holiday wetsuit from OrcaGet tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 260 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Cover star ReneeIn this episode we're joined by Renee McGregor, who as well as many other amazing things, is our August cover star – make sure you pick up a copy of Women's Running from all good shops now to read our interview with her. Renee is a world renowned sport nutritionist and eating disorder specialist, she's an ultra runner and a trustee of Black Trail Runners. Author of Fuel for Thought. Perimenopause and weightloss jabsWe chat to her about some of the themes we were talking about a few weeks ago: about how runners can fuel themselves well, warning signs to look out for in terms of getting the balance between training and fuelling right, and the complexity of figuring this out when you're going through perimenopause. We also touch on how things have changed for women; how society influences our view of ourselves and our shapes, and the impact of weightloss jabs. It's one of those must-listen episodes. Join us!If you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bits Subscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Pick up Renee's brilliant book Fuel for Thought from a popular selling site, or from the publisher directly, and find out more about her.Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 260 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Cover star ReneeIn this episode we're joined by Renee McGregor, who as well as many other amazing things, is our August cover star – make sure you pick up a copy of Women's Running from all good shops now to read our interview with her. Renee is a world renowned sport nutritionist and eating disorder specialist, she's an ultra runner and a trustee of Black Trail Runners. Author of Fuel for Thought. Perimenopause and weightloss jabsWe chat to her about some of the themes we were talking about a few weeks ago: about how runners can fuel themselves well, warning signs to look out for in terms of getting the balance between training and fuelling right, and the complexity of figuring this out when you're going through perimenopause. We also touch on how things have changed for women; how society influences our view of ourselves and our shapes, and the impact of weightloss jabs. It's one of those must-listen episodes. Join us!If you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bits Subscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Pick up Renee's brilliant book Fuel for Thought from a popular selling site, or from the publisher directly, and find out more about her.Get tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 259 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Running and heatToday we're talking about how we're managing our running in the recent heatwave at the beginning of July. And we have *some* resolution to the – I'm sure by now – extremely dull London Marathon chat. Live podWe need to remind you at this point that if you're up for running the Bath Half with us in March next year, do please sign up, because if you do, you can then come and join us at our live event the night before, which will be filled with fun and giggles and perhaps a few tips on how to survive the Half the following day. Make sure you pick up your tickets to come and see us (they're only a tenner) from Eventbrite. Google Women's Running Bath Half event if the link doesn't work! ControversiesI also bring up a controversy – tell us what you think about marathons having time penalties if they've got lots of downhill! Then we get on to PE at school – what are your experiences, what do you think of the PE provision we have these days for kids?Join us!If you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bits Subscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Sign up to the Westonbirt Half (or other distances), and check out the other races from Relish Running while you're thereGet tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 258 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.New goalsAfter a lot of blather about cordless vacuum cleaners (it's the content you've been crying out for) we talk about our pace and fitness dropping off post-marathon. We also talk about the difficulty of trying to create goals that aren't necessarily about pace. GymtimidationWe then move on to the gym, exploring the differences in experience and price for a gym memberships. There's a HUGE variety, which we sort of knew, but goodness, not everyone is paying 30 quid a month, it turns out! Then we move on to gym class intimidation or gymtimidation if you will. And we lead into children and sport, and the concept of being “good at sport” – something we'll get back into in a forthcoming pod. We thought there was nothing to talk about, but it turns out that there's a lot!Join us!If you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bits Subscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Sign up to the Westonbirt Half (or other distances), and check out the other races from Relish Running while you're thereGet tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 257 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.London marathonWe're still debating whether or not we should do the London marathon - yawn. We talk about regrets from our 2025 marathon, and what we'd do differently. We also chat about sports watches – Holly is just tipping into the possibility of actually committing to one.Hyrox - what is it, and should we do it?Our sandwich filling this issue is Laura Fountain, part of the WR family, friend of the pod, Run Tester, and run coach, and many more qualifications besides. We wanted to drag her on this issue cos Hol is very interested in Hyrox, and Laura not only knows what it is, she's actually done one, and has all the info and lots of thoughts on who else should participate. She tells us it's way more inclusive than it sounds, and that it's brilliant for women, despite what you might see on social media. It still hasn't quite pushed it into must-do for me, but Hol still remains Hy-curious.Oh and spoiler: Holly's Lemsip did NOT work, as you'll discover in the next episode.Join us on Patreonif you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bits Subscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Sign up to the Westonbirt Half (or other distances), and check out the other races from Relish Running while you're thereGet tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 256 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Running in the heatWe've got a bit of a Glasto recap, and then we're talking about surviving the heat – how running makes us feel in this weather, and how we need to listen to our heart rates.London MarathonWe revisit our London Marathon chat – should we or shouldn't we? Holly is still undecided, I'm beginning to be swayed… We've had lots of messages from you guys telling us what you think about us running it, but also about how you feel about media places at the London Marathon. All very interesting, and we don't feel told off, which of course is the main thing.Join us!if you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bits Subscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Sign up to the Westonbirt Half (or other distances), and check out the other races from Relish Running while you're thereGet tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 255 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.TW: for a section of the podcast from about 50 minutes in, we talk about weightloss and eating disorders and weightloss jabs in light of some messages that we've received after our past few podcasts.BallotsWe start with the hot topics of this week: namely, what would persuade us to go to Glastonbury. And from one ticket ballot to another, we then talk about London Marathon ballot – over a million people applying for just 17,000 places. We talk about the people who succeed at ballot, and those who are given a place by other means – and we also talk about whether we should or shouldn't sign up to it again.WeightlossWe revisit our past podcasts about weightloss and eating disorders with a few emails from you lot that adds information and experience to some of the main things that we've spoken about. Do please keep on sending in your emails and messages, as we think this is a conversation that will run and run.Join us on Patreonif you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bits Subscribe to Women's Running – and you can save 50%Read the story in the Metro here (NB: all comments I read out have now been taken down)Sign up to the Westonbirt Half (or other distances), and check out the other races from Relish Running while you're thereGet tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 254 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Not winning awardsWe're interrupting our recent very serious run of podcasts with nothing of any serious note whatsoever. We've been swanning around that London (almost) winning an award, and we have lots of stories, some of them toilet-based.Super shoesWe talk about our running over the past few weeks, and the kit that has enhanced it – which leads us on to super shoes: do we deserve to wear them? Do they help slower runners? Does anyone care? Do you think they're not for you? Tell us! Email us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk or over on Discord.Join us on PatreonSpeaking of which, if you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bits Subscribe to Women's Running – and you can pick up 6 issues for £6Read the story in the Metro here (NB: all comments I read out have now been taken down)Sign up to the Westonbirt Half (or other distances), and check out the other races from Relish Running while you're thereGet tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 253 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.TW: weightloss, eating disorders, Red-S, weight gain. As promised, we've got the lovely Dr Juliet McGrattan with us today to chat through some of the topics we touched on last week, and we've included a few messages from the Pod Squad here, as we heard from a lot of you as a result.Weight issues We talk about weight gain and loss, and how we view our bodies as a result. We also talk about fuelling for big endurance events like marathons, and adjusting our food intake. We talk about RED-s, and find out what it means, and the warning signs we need to look out for. We also talk about eating disorders, and the signs to look out for there – in ourselves and those around us. We raise the topic of weightloss jabs, too. And we also talk about safe weightloss for people who want to do that, and Juliet's extremely simple tips for long-term good health. If you have any concerns or questions about you or someone you know in terms of disordered eating or eating disorders, then please go to beateatingdisorders.org.uk which has lots of advice and information, as well as a helpline you can call.Do please get in touch with your thoughts on anything we've raised in this episode. Email as ever is wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk or if you're a patron just message us on Discord.Join usSpeaking of which, if you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month.Lovely extra bits• Go to BEAT for support with eating disorders or disordered eating, as well as a helpline Subscribe to Women's Running – and you can pick up 6 issues for £6Read the story in the Metro here (NB: all comments I read out have now been taken down)Sign up to the Westonbirt Half (or other distances), and check out the other races from Relish Running while you're thereGet tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 252 of the Women's Running podcast. I'm your host Esther Newman and she's your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.We have a LOT to talk about in this episode, so hold on to your hats. First off, a couple of trigger warnings: in this episode we talk about weight and weightloss, there's some chat about mental health and anxiety, and we also talk about women's safety while running, as well as online trolling.Weight and weightlossHol's been going through it a bit, so we talk about that a little bit. And then we want to talk about weightloss, because lots of our Inner Circle have prompted us to. If you also want to kick off some conversation starters, you can join our lovely Inner Circle through Patreon – details in a bit. We kick things off by talking about how we personally feel about our own weight, and how that intersects with our running lives.Abuse of women runnersAfter a small reality TV interlude, we talk about this story that ran in the Metro last week, about men spitting at women runners. We'd been involved in the story and contributed some stats. So a very grim story to report on, but it doesn't end there, because then we get into the comments under the story itself. It's all a bit shocking – do please get in touch with your thoughts on this or anything else we talk about in this episode. Email as ever is wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk or if you're a patron just message us on Discord.Join us on PatreonSpeaking of which, if you aren't a patron yet do join us on Patreon for just £2 a month, through which you can join Discord, our forum just for you, our gorgeous Pod Squad, to meet up, chat about running, TV, books, menopause, and anything else you like. You also get to come along to our Live Pods! To get access to Discord, all you need to do is head to patreon.com/womensrunning and join us for just £2 a month. It's worth every penny.Lovely extra bits Subscribe to Women's Running – and you can pick up 6 issues for £6Read the story in the Metro here (NB: all comments I read out have now been taken down)Sign up to the Westonbirt Half (or other distances), and check out the other races from Relish Running while you're thereGet tickets to our live event ahead of the Bath Half 2026!Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions or running stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Somatic Sex Coach and Archetypal Astrologer Alexandra Espino (aka the Serpentine Witch) shares why reclaiming the dark feminine is key for women (and femmes) who want to reclaim their sensuality.In this chat we discuss:- shibari- trauma healing through somatic sex coaching- how to connect to the dark feminine- some key dark feminine deities and ascended mastersLinks:ink for both 1:1 coaching/mentorship and astrology services: Podcast Reclamation HourShibari Course (DISCOUNT CODE: ALEXANDRA)Want to activate your healing journey? Follow these 3 steps:1. Get on my email list for the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats! PLUS all the unfiltered & uncensored 4-1-1 that 's not safe for socials. SIGN ME UP!2. Follow my socials @lesliedraffin OR @thelightwithinpodcast 3. Download my free microdosing guide CLICK HERE( Includes: eBook & guided meditation. )Ready to share YOUR voice with the world? Try ZENCASTR (the platform I've used to create this podcast for the last 3 seasons). It's easy, intuitive & an amazing all-in-one-platform for recording, editing & hosting. Try it HERE.

In this episode, relationship coach Lauren Hayes shares lessons from ethical non-monogamy - including tools and tips monogamous couples can use to build a better relationship. This conversation is part of our May Series on Sex, Love, Relationships & Women's Health. Lauren's Links:ExploreWithLauren.com (free quiz and guide)Website: https://www.swinginglifestylecoach.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinginglifestylecoachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SwingingLifestyleCoachYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVZR-9HggJ51NaJnXCnq0EwThe Examined Lives (ENM Vibes) Podcast: https://pod.link/1767688018For Better or Even Better: 7 Lessons on Love & Life from a Non-Monogamist (Book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRDNCQWQWant to activate your healing journey? Follow these 3 steps:1. Get on my email list for the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats! PLUS all the unfiltered & uncensored 4-1-1 that 's not safe for socials. SIGN ME UP!2. Follow my socials @lesliedraffin OR @thelightwithinpodcast 3. Download my free microdosing guide CLICK HERE( Includes: eBook & guided meditation. )Ready to share YOUR voice with the world? Try ZENCASTR (the platform I've used to create this podcast for the last 3 seasons). It's easy, intuitive & an amazing all-in-one-platform for recording, editing & hosting. Try it HERE.

In this conversation, heart-centered, functional medicine Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer spills the TEA on how your libido (or the lack thereof) is a sign of your vitality - AND what you can start doing TODAY to get it back.We also discuss:- what your sex hormones are trying to tell you- how to tap into sleep as your sexy superpower- how to improve your vitality todayConnect with Dr. Jessie:WebsiteSpecial offer for listenersInstagramWant to activate your healing journey? Follow these 3 steps:1. Get on my email list for the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats! PLUS all the unfiltered & uncensored 4-1-1 that 's not safe for socials. SIGN ME UP!2. Follow my socials @lesliedraffin OR @thelightwithinpodcast 3. Download my free microdosing guide CLICK HERE( Includes: eBook & guided meditation. )Ready to share YOUR voice with the world? Try ZENCASTR (the platform I've used to create this podcast for the last 3 seasons). It's easy, intuitive & an amazing all-in-one-platform for recording, editing & hosting. Try it HERE.

In this episode, filmmaker & post-partum doula Foster Wilson shares how the portal of birth helps women 'create themselves' and how her own divorce catapulted her into a stronger, more present space of motherhood.Trigger warning: in this episode we discuss miscarriage so please be advised that some of this conversation may be triggering to those who have also experienced this.Connect with Foster:Her Book - Afternoon AbundanceHer WebsiteHer PodcastWant to activate your healing journey? Follow these 3 steps:1. Get on my email list for the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats! PLUS all the unfiltered & uncensored 4-1-1 that 's not safe for socials. SIGN ME UP!2. Follow my socials @lesliedraffin OR @thelightwithinpodcast 3. Download my free microdosing guide CLICK HERE( Includes: eBook & guided meditation. )Ready to share YOUR voice with the world? Try ZENCASTR (the platform I've used to create this podcast for the last 3 seasons). It's easy, intuitive & an amazing all-in-one-platform for recording, editing & hosting. Try it HERE.

May's THEME: Expanding PleasureYour SURPRISE: now there are TWO episodes a week of The Light Within to help you expand your pleasure - in your bedroom & beyond.Today's episode is with Rachel MacNeill who talks about surviving a sexless marriage, embracing her pleasure & what straight couples can learn from queer sex.Connect with Rachel:Rachel's 7-day FREE PLEASURE CHALLENGEWebsiteUse the coupon code LIGHTWITHIN for 20% off one sessionSubstackWant to activate your healing journey? Follow these 3 steps:1. Get on my email list for the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats! PLUS all the unfiltered & uncensored 4-1-1 that 's not safe for socials. SIGN ME UP!2. Follow my socials @lesliedraffin OR @thelightwithinpodcast 3. Download my free microdosing guide CLICK HERE( Includes: eBook & guided meditation. )Ready to share YOUR voice with the world? Try ZENCASTR (the platform I've used to create this podcast for the last 3 seasons). It's easy, intuitive & an amazing all-in-one-platform for recording, editing & hosting. Try it HERE.

S3.E9: Thunderbolts Review (ft. Adam T. Gall) In this episode of The Average Reviews, we return to the franchise that started it all for us — the Marvel Cinematic Universe — to break down the latest entry: Thunderbolts. Tim revisits the origin of our scoring system, how it all started with ranking MCU films in 2018, and why The Winter Soldier still reigns supreme. Joined by Adam T. Gall, we ask the big question: Did Marvel finally find its footing… or is this another swing and a miss?

In this episode, Megan Riley shares why sacred s3xuality, tantra and an org@sm a day can lead to better relationships, more money & better business opportunities. Our chat covers:- the 10 different kinds of big 'Os'- how to become 'well fcked'- womb reconnection - how to talk to your partner about expanding your pleasure practicesIts a potent convo that goes PERFECTLY with May's National Masturbation Month.Follow Megan here:WebsiteInstagramWant to activate your healing journey? Follow these 3 steps:1. Get on my email list for the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats! PLUS all the unfiltered & uncensored 4-1-1 that 's not safe for socials. SIGN ME UP!2. Follow my socials @lesliedraffin OR @thelightwithinpodcast 3. Download my free microdosing guide CLICK HERE( Includes: eBook & guided meditation. )Ready to share YOUR voice with the world? Try ZENCASTR (the platform I've used to create this podcast for the last 3 seasons). It's easy, intuitive & an amazing all-in-one-platform for recording, editing & hosting. Try it HERE.

In this episode, Anastasia Gerali shares how to work with your subconscious mind + nervous system for rapid alignment and long-term healing. We discuss:- her rapid alignment method- why your subconscious mind might be blocking your abundance- how to own your triggersConnect with Anastasia:Her WebsiteInstagramBook a sessionWant to activate your healing journey? Follow these 3 steps:1. Get on my email list for the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats! PLUS all the unfiltered & uncensored 4-1-1 that 's not safe for socials. SIGN ME UP!2. Follow my socials @lesliedraffin OR @thelightwithinpodcast 3. Download my free microdosing guide CLICK HERE( Includes: eBook & guided meditation. )Ready to share YOUR voice with the world? Try ZENCASTR (the platform I've used to create this podcast for the last 3 seasons). It's easy, intuitive & an amazing all-in-one-platform for recording, editing & hosting. Try it HERE.

In this week's episode, Spiritual Life Coach & Healer Jaclyn Francis shares ways to overcome the wounds of unworthiness & step into your divine power as a woman.  We LOVE this episode because it is JAM PACKED with some of the most amazing tips to help you navigate your spiritual awakening and connect with the divine.Connect with Jaclyn:WebsitePodcastThe Worthiness CodesWant to activate your healing journey? Follow these 3 steps:1. Get on my email list for the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats! PLUS all the unfiltered & uncensored 4-1-1 that 's not safe for socials. SIGN ME UP!2. Follow my socials @lesliedraffin OR @thelightwithinpodcast 3. Download my free microdosing guide CLICK HERE( Includes: eBook & guided meditation. )Ready to share YOUR voice with the world? Try ZENCASTR (the platform I've used to create this podcast for the last 3 seasons). It's easy, intuitive & an amazing all-in-one-platform for recording, editing & hosting. Try it HERE.

This week we're talking about the MYTH of laziness - one that many midlife women secretly believe - when in REALITY you aren't lazy at all, your body is just in complete FREEZE.This episode covers: - signs of functional freeze- somatic healing practices to help you get OUT of freezeIf you're ready to explore how working 1:1 can help you 10x your energy, heal burnout and balance your mood (for GOOD) I invite you into Unbound, my 3-month immersion for midlife women ready to THRIVE.DETAILS ARE HERE: Want to activate your healing journey? Follow these 3 steps:1. Get on my email list for the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats! PLUS all the unfiltered & uncensored 4-1-1 that 's not safe for socials. SIGN ME UP!2. Follow my socials @lesliedraffin OR @thelightwithinpodcast 3. Download my free microdosing guide CLICK HERE( Includes: eBook & guided meditation. )Ready to share YOUR voice with the world? Try ZENCASTR (the platform I've used to create this podcast for the last 3 seasons). It's easy, intuitive & an amazing all-in-one-platform for recording, editing & hosting. Try it HERE.

In this inspiring conversation, Carol Chapman shares ways we can begin to live more openly from the heart - even in a MESSY world. In our chat, Carol talks about HOW to tell if it's your ego talking (or your intuition), WHY our mind often takes over in stressful situations (aka like the world we live in right now) and offers actionable steps you can take right now to live more from YOUR heart.Connect with Carol:WebsitePodcastCourse WaitlistWant to activate your healing journey? Follow these 3 steps:1. Get on my email list for the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats! PLUS all the unfiltered & uncensored 4-1-1 that 's not safe for socials. SIGN ME UP!2. Follow my socials @lesliedraffin OR @thelightwithinpodcast 3. Download my free microdosing guide CLICK HERE( Includes: eBook & guided meditation. )Ready to share YOUR voice with the world? Try ZENCASTR (the platform I've used to create this podcast for the last 3 seasons). It's easy, intuitive & an amazing all-in-one-platform for recording, editing & hosting. Try it HERE.

In this episode, Success Architect & Podcast Host Jennifer Loehding shares the powerful mindset shifts you can make today to overcome your limiting beliefs & self-sabotage. Connect with Jennifer:WebsiteHer new coursePodcastWant to activate your healing journey? Follow these 3 steps:1. Get on my email list for the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats! PLUS all the unfiltered & uncensored 4-1-1 that 's not safe for socials. SIGN ME UP!2. Follow my socials @lesliedraffin OR @thelightwithinpodcast 3. Download my free microdosing guide CLICK HERE( Includes: eBook & guided meditation. )Ready to share YOUR voice with the world? Try ZENCASTR (the platform I've used to create this podcast for the last 3 seasons). It's easy, intuitive & an amazing all-in-one-platform for recording, editing & hosting. Try it HERE.

In this episode, author, entrepreneur & influencer Giovanna Silvestre shares her journey with manifestation, how it helped her go from confusion to clarity AND the mindset shifts she was able to make (even in her darkest days) to totally change her life.Connect with Giovanna:InstagramPre-Order her book: Confused Girl: Find your Peace in the ChaosGiveawayGiovanna's Activewear line (inspired by crystals)Want to activate your healing journey? Follow these 3 steps:1. Get on my email list for the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats! PLUS all the unfiltered & uncensored 4-1-1 that 's not safe for socials. SIGN ME UP!2. Follow my socials @lesliedraffin OR @thelightwithinpodcast 3. Download my free microdosing guide CLICK HERE( Includes: eBook & guided meditation. )Ready to share YOUR voice with the world? Try ZENCASTR (the platform I've used to create this podcast for the last 3 seasons). It's easy, intuitive & an amazing all-in-one-platform for recording, editing & hosting. Try it HERE.

In this week's episode, leadership coach Jen Aks shares all about the multiple forms of intelligence and how developing your emotional intelligence can help you lead from within. This episode includes some amazing action steps to help you begin to use emotional intelligence for your own embodied leadership.Connect with Jen:FREE CLASSWebsiteMoving MeditationBook a Connection CallInstagramWant to activate your healing journey? Follow these 3 steps:1. Get on my email list for the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats! PLUS all the unfiltered & uncensored 4-1-1 that 's not safe for socials. SIGN ME UP!2. Follow my socials @lesliedraffin OR @thelightwithinpodcast 3. Download my free microdosing guide CLICK HERE( Includes: eBook & guided meditation. )Ready to share YOUR voice with the world? Try ZENCASTR (the platform I've used to create this podcast for the last 3 seasons). It's easy, intuitive & an amazing all-in-one-platform for recording, editing & hosting. Try it HERE.

In this solo episode, Somatic Guide & Microdosing mentor Leslie Draffin shares about the ways we can heal our womb (and the trauma locked within it) through somatic healing & plant medicine. This episode includes actionable steps to help you begin the process of reconnecting to your power source & igniting the creative fire inside your womb.Want to activate your healing journey? Follow these 3 steps:1. Get on my email list for the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats! PLUS all the unfiltered & uncensored 4-1-1 that 's not safe for socials. SIGN ME UP!2. Follow my socials @lesliedraffin OR @thelightwithinpodcast 3. Download my free microdosing guide CLICK HERE( Includes: eBook & guided meditation. )Ready to share YOUR voice with the world? Try ZENCASTR (the platform I've used to create this podcast for the last 3 seasons). It's easy, intuitive & an amazing all-in-one-platform for recording, editing & hosting. Try it HERE.

In this episode, Jennifer Pilates shares her transformative story to deep inner and outer healing - and ways you can unlock your power by reconnecting to your body.Connect with Jennifer:WebsitePodcastWant to activate your healing journey? Follow these 3 steps:1. Get on my email list for the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats! PLUS all the unfiltered & uncensored 4-1-1 that 's not safe for socials. SIGN ME UP!2. Follow my socials @lesliedraffin OR @thelightwithinpodcast 3. Download my free microdosing guide CLICK HERE( Includes: eBook & guided meditation. )Ready to share YOUR voice with the world? Try ZENCASTR (the platform I've used to create this podcast for the last 3 seasons). It's easy, intuitive & an amazing all-in-one-platform for recording, editing & hosting. Try it HERE.

In this episode, Alicia Farricielli shares ways to overcome the wounds of your childhood in order to live the life you desire.Connect with Alicia:FREE Inner Child WorkshopWebsiteInstagramWant to activate your healing journey? Follow these 3 steps:1. Get on my email list for the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats! PLUS all the unfiltered & uncensored 4-1-1 that 's not safe for socials. SIGN ME UP!2. Follow my socials @lesliedraffin OR @thelightwithinpodcast 3. Download my free microdosing guide CLICK HERE( Includes: eBook & guided meditation. )Ready to share YOUR voice with the world? Try ZENCASTR (the platform I've used to create this podcast for the last 3 seasons). It's easy, intuitive & an amazing all-in-one-platform for recording, editing & hosting. Try it HERE.

In this conversation Dr. Erica Elliot shares her experience of leaving corporate medicine and finding her soul's true path - as a TRUE healer. She vulnerably talks about her own battle with mental challenges - and how this near disaster led her to her calling. Trigger Warning: this episode includes discussion of suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is advised.Connect with Erica:WebsiteGet her books HERERead Erica's BLOGWant to activate your healing journey? Follow these 3 steps:1. Get on my email list for the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats! PLUS all the unfiltered & uncensored 4-1-1 that 's not safe for socials. SIGN ME UP!2. Follow my socials @lesliedraffin OR @thelightwithinpodcast 3. Download my free microdosing guide CLICK HERE( Includes: eBook & guided meditation. )Ready to share YOUR voice with the world? Try ZENCASTR (the platform I've used to create this podcast for the last 3 seasons). It's easy, intuitive & an amazing all-in-one-platform for recording, editing & hosting. Try it HERE.

In this raw and vulnerable conversation, earth medicine facilitator and multidisciplinary artist Casey Urban shares her journey of healing from abortion & a perceived near death experience - as well as her healing path from post-partum depression. We also discuss getting sober and unlocking your true potential with portal magic (microdosing and macrodosing mushroom magic).Trigger warning: in this chat we discuss abortion and post-partum depression as well as substance use. Listener discretion is advised.Donate to the Lilith Fund HEREConnect with Casey:WebsiteBook a CallInstagramWant to activate your healing journey? Follow these 3 steps:1. Get on my email list for the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats! PLUS all the unfiltered & uncensored 4-1-1 that 's not safe for socials. SIGN ME UP!2. Follow my socials @lesliedraffin OR @thelightwithinpodcast 3. Download my free microdosing guide CLICK HERE( Includes: eBook & guided meditation. )Ready to share YOUR voice with the world? Try ZENCASTR (the platform I've used to create this podcast for the last 3 seasons). It's easy, intuitive & an amazing all-in-one-platform for recording, editing & hosting. Try it HERE.

Welcome to this solo episode with Trauma-Informed Somatic Coach and Psychedelic Microdosing Guide Leslie Draffin.In this episode, we talk about:- lessons learned along the self-healing journey- why the body is essential to holistic healing & how to connect with it in simple ways- simple tools to help you reconnect with yourselfNEW: Join my FREE Facebook Community - Sacred Soma CollectiveGET CYCLE ALCHEMY HEREGET THE SHIFT METHOD HEREWant to activate your healing journey? Follow these 3 steps:1. Get on my email list for the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats! PLUS all the unfiltered & uncensored 4-1-1 that 's not safe for socials. SIGN ME UP!2. Follow my socials @lesliedraffin OR @thelightwithinpodcast 3. Download my free microdosing guide CLICK HERE( Includes: eBook & guided meditation. )Ready to share YOUR voice with the world? Try ZENCASTR (the platform I've used to create this podcast for the last 3 seasons). It's easy, intuitive & an amazing all-in-one-platform for recording, editing & hosting. Try it HERE.

In this episode, Laurie Parente shares some of the simple ways we can begin building a deeper relationship with our spirit guide team. In this chat, Laurie ALSO talks about the deeply 'midlife' block many of us women face ... when we suddenly wake up feeling like 'we're meant for something more.' We discuss HOW to ignite your inner light - and in Laurie's case - how connecting with your spirit guide team can make that transition even easier. Listen & share this one with the people you love.LINKS:Laurie's YOUTUBEGet Laurie's FREE Guide to help you connect with your spirit teamCheck out Laurie's FREE journalGet a reading! Want to activate your healing journey? Follow these 3 steps:1. Get on my email list for the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats! PLUS all the unfiltered & uncensored 4-1-1 that 's not safe for socials. SIGN ME UP!2. Follow my socials @lesliedraffin OR @thelightwithinpodcast 3. Download my free microdosing guide CLICK HERE( Includes: eBook & guided meditation. )Ready to share YOUR voice with the world? Try ZENCASTR (the platform I've used to create this podcast for the last 3 seasons). It's easy, intuitive & an amazing all-in-one-platform for recording, editing & hosting. Try it HERE.