Podcast Episodes

Every woman harbors the spirit of flight. We talk about it, one story at a time. Our guests include superstar athletes, world champions, aviators, gritty moms, and women that are hard to ignore. Join us each week and connect with women who dare to pursue their dreams and fly.

Archaeologist, Runner Transdisciplinary Archaeologist, Runner Transdisciplinary

On Land, Contemporary Indigenous Identity, and Recreation with Ashleigh Thompson - Runner, Climber, and Archaeologist

A heartfelt and honest conversation with Ashleigh Thompson on connecting with the past to understand identity, how a connection to the outdoors has therapeutic benefits, how running and flying can feel identical, why reckoning with our past and understanding the impact of intergenerational trauma is critical, what role challenging fear has in climbing, and the benefits of awareness and courage.

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Engineer, Runner, Speaker, Educator Transdisciplinary Engineer, Runner, Speaker, Educator Transdisciplinary

Highlights with Runner Sasha Gollish on Engineering Performance, the Courage Vulnerability Dyad, and Adventure

In this episode, Sylvia and Sasha Gollish discuss engineering performance as an athlete, adventure outdoors, mindset, courage, fear and measuring success. Sasha shares her passion for making fast turns on the track and on the slopes, what the metaphor of flight means to her, the power of setting intentions, and much more.

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Engineer, Runner, Educator Transdisciplinary Engineer, Runner, Educator Transdisciplinary

Performance Secrets and Speed with Sasha Gollish - Runner, Engineer, Professor

Sylvia is joined by Canadian Sasha Gollish, professional runner, performance engineer, speaker and educator. They discuss lessons on and off the track, balancing work and play, diversifying your sport, making choices not sacrifices, navigating academia as a professor, daily doses of nature and adventure, and deconstructing personal narratives.

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