Another Mother Runner

No matter your age, this is an interesting and important episode: It features Selene Yeager of Hit Play Not Pause giving straight talk about how age-related hormonal shifts hit active women—then three real-women runners share their personal hormonal journeys. Lead by hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, this candid conversation covers:
-the myriad physical changes active women experienced
-how “not feeling like myself” is now an official menopausal symptom
-the shifts runners made to accommodate aging bodies
-hormone replacement therapy, plus some supplements that help
-the new activities these middle-aged women have taken up
Rather than intro chitchat, the hosts share details of their menopausal transitions. Selene joins the show around 09:30.
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Anyone who enjoys self-discovery or introspection will really appreciate this episode, in which Coach Liz Waterstraat and host Sarah Bowen Shea discuss two books about questions: How to Fall in Love with Questions and A More Beautiful Question. Coach Liz discusses the rewards of embracing uncertainty, committing to curiosity, and having a personal, powerful question. Along the way the duo talks about pen pals (trust us—it’s relevant!). As always, Coach Liz relates many lessons gleaned from the books to athletic pursuits.
This episode originally aired July 15, 2025.
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This is a must-listen episode for anyone looking to forge a new path or relieve mounting pressures—whether in life or in running. It’s an intriguing conversation with journalist and longtime runner Lindsay Crouse, whose brand-new book is called The Case for Quitting. Lindsay talks with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton about:
-perseverance and quitting not being opposites
-what “microquitting” is, and how it can help you say no
-how to stop confusing survival with success
-the importance of having a finish line for challenging endeavors
-why you should use verbs, instead of nouns, in defining yourself!
Tish details her recent Lake Placid getaway in the intro chitchat; Lindsay joins the episode around 09:45.
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Calling all book lovers: This episode kicks off the fall season with some thoroughly engrossing novels. Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist marvel at a clever reimaging of Jane Austen’s Emma that resonates today. Ellison details the latest from the author of The Frozen River, then the hosting duo discuss a “hauntingly poignant” novel told from a dog’s perspective. Ellison puts a bow on the episode by raving about a profound multi-generational story. The new novels discussed:
Miss Bates: Emma Revisited: Catherine Cliff
The Pirate Queen: Ariel Lawhon
Etna: Paul Yoon
The Book of Chuck: Latoya Watkins
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Anyone contemplating their first run, their return to running, or how to improve their runs needs to listen to this clever, inspiring episode with Coach Chris Bennett, author of the just-released This Is About Running. This Is Not About Running., voice of the Nike Run Club app, and podcast host. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, Coach Bennett talks about:
-how (+ why) to see yourself as a runner
-the power of honesty and humility
-the myriad ways to define running success
-his intriguing differentiate between a PR and a PB
-what a run and a mixtape have in common
Before Coach Bennett joins around 12:00, Sarah shares the joy of her son recently singing and dancing with two Broadway legends on stage in New Jersey.
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