Welcome to The Feist - Your Favorite Sports with Your Feistiest Friends
Welcome to The Feist — your favorite sports, with your feistiest friends. Hosted by Sara Gross and Kelly O’Mara, Feisty's newest podcast is here to celebrate the unstoppable rise of women’s sports. Every week they'll cover what you need to know in women's sports: from running to basketball to everything in between. The Feist will bring you the untold stories of female athletes, interviews with those athletes and behind-the-scenes experts, and the feisty analysis you need to be a fan. This is the women's sports podcast that covers the sports that don't always get covered from voices that don't always get heard.In a special live launch episode, they kick off with a panel on what's next and where women's sports go from here. Joining us for the live event are:Scott Lake – Newly minted co-owner of the Toronto Tempo, Canada’s first WNBA team, co-founder of Shopify, and an investor in girls' and women's sports.Hilary Stellingwerff – Two-time Canadian Olympian, multi-time national champion in the 1500m, and now head track & cross-country coach at the University of Victoria.Krista Thompson – Former national team field hockey player and award-winning coach with 20+ years of experience at the provincial, regional, national and international level.Together, they dive into:The massive economic upside of investing in women’s sportsWhy female role models and maternity support matter more than everThe coaching and performance knowledge gaps rooted in outdated researchThe lessons they wish they’d known earlierAnd what’s exciting them most about the futureWhether you're a seasoned fan or want to learn more, The Feist is your front-row seat to this women's sports revolution. Because women’s sports aren’t just having a moment—they’re building a movement. And they need fans like you.Follow The Feist Subscribe to weekly Feist newsletter
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IVF: The Marathon No One Signs Up For - Episode 3 with world champion Annika Langvad
Episode 3: The Fertility Journey as a Professional AthleteIn this final episode of our series on IVF, guest host Jill Van Gyn sits down with six-time world champion mountain biker Annika Langvad to explore the unexpected intersection of pro racing and the IVF process.Her vulnerability offers insight into the quiet battles many athletes face behind the scenes.She discusses:The unique challenges female athletes face around fertility and family planningSocietal pressures, career timing, and the stigma surrounding fertility struggles in sportHer personal IVF experience—including the "loss of control" in the processLearning to separate hope from expectationTo train or not to train during IVF—and why she ultimately chose to workout for her mental healthThe importance of support, community, and continued educationHer advice for others seeking IVF This is an inspiring and eye-opening conversation about navigating ambition and humanity—both on and off the bike.Get 25% off all courses through the end of June 2025! Purchase a Feisty On-Demand Course: learning.feisty.co Sign up to Receive The Feisty 40+ Newsletter:https://www.feistymenopause.com/blog/Feisty-40-plus Sign up to Receive The Feist Newsletter:https://www.womensperformance.com/the-feist Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performance Feisty Media Website:https://livefeisty.com/ https://www.womensperformance.com/ Support our Partners:Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with the code PERFORMANCE at https://www.previnex.com/
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IVF: The Marathon No One Signs Up For - Episode 2 with Alexandra Stewart M.A., RCC, PMH-C
Episode 2 - The Emotional Highs & Lows of IVFIn this second episode of our series on IVF, co-host Jill Van Gyn explores the emotional complexities of fertility treatments, with a special focus on IVF and pregnancy loss. Joining her is Alexandra Stewart M.A., RCC, PMH-C, a seasoned fertility therapist with personal and deep expertise in reproductive mental health.They unpack the often unspoken psychological toll of infertility, highlighting:the emotional resilience required to endure repeated treatmentsthe grief of pregnancy lossthe impact of societal and self-imposed expectations on the journey to parenthoodthe unexpected toll it can take on relationships and partnershipsAlexandra shares invaluable insights on the importance of therapy as both a coping mechanism and a community-building tool. She also offers guidance on how to support oneself or a loved one through the profound ups and downs of reproductive challenges.Whether you're facing fertility challenges yourself or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers empathy, understanding, and hope.Trigger Warning: This episode includes sensitive discussions about pregnancy loss.Get 25% off all courses through the end of June 2025! Purchase a Feisty On-Demand Course: learning.feisty.co Sign up to Receive The Feisty 40+ Newsletter:https://www.feistymenopause.com/blog/Feisty-40-plus Sign up to Receive The Feist Newsletter:https://www.womensperformance.com/the-feist Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performance Feisty Media Website:https://livefeisty.com/ https://www.womensperformance.com/ Support our Partners:Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with the code PERFORMANCE at https://www.previnex.com/
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Why Education is Everything at Feisty Media
Over the past eight years, Feisty Media has grown into a go-to resource for women’s health and performance education.In this special episode, Feisty CEO Sara Gross and Hit Play Not Pause host Selene Yeager reflect on how Feisty’s content has evolved to meet the real-life needs of active women. From menopause and nutrition to strength training and brain health, Feisty is offering more than ever—including a new suite of comprehensive, on-demand courses.In a world overflowing with wellness advice, Feisty stays grounded in science. With trusted experts and evidence-based content, their goal is to give women clear, practical guidance for every stage of their health journey.Now, for the first time, all Feisty courses are available on-demand—including our three brand-new offerings:A Perimenopause Starter Pack (All New!)Your Quick-Start Guide to Hormone Therapy (All New!)Brain Power: Understand, Protect, and Optimize Your Brain Health (All New!)Fueled: The Science, Psychology, and Strategy of Nutrition for Active WomenStrong: The Complete Strength Training Course for WomenNavigate Menopause: A Menopause Guide Built for Active WomenWhether you’re training, transitioning through menopause, or simply looking to take charge of your well-being, these courses deliver the knowledge and support you need—when and where you need it.Get 25% off all courses through the end of June 2025! Purchase a Feisty On-Demand Course: learning.feisty.co
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IVF: The Marathon No One Signs Up For — Episode 1 with Dr. Carla DiGirolamo
Episode 1: In Vitro Fertilization 101In the first episode of this informative and deeply personal limited podcast series, guest host Jill Van Gyn is joined by Dr. Carla DiGirolamo, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, for an open and honest conversation about the physical, emotional, and medical complexities of in vitro fertilization (IVF).Drawing from Jill’s personal experience and Carla’s 18+ years of medical expertise, they break down the IVF process—from ovarian stimulation to embryo transfer—while shedding light on the psychological toll it can take. Together, they unpack why individualized care and realistic expectations are essential for those undergoing fertility treatment.You'll learn:Why someone might pursue IVFDetails of the IVF process and what can candidates expectThe emotional and physical impact of IVFSuccess rates of IVF and limitations as we ageAdditional factors that contribute to IVF success ratesWhy the right fertility clinic and care plan matterHow to set realistic expectations for treatment outcomesWays to support someone experiencing infertilityWhether you're navigating IVF yourself or want to better understand what a loved one may be going through, start with this episode.Get 25% off all courses through the end of June 2025! Purchase a Feisty On-Demand Course: learning.feisty.co Sign up to Receive The Feisty 40+ Newsletter:https://www.feistymenopause.com/blog/Feisty-40-plus Sign up to Receive The Feist Newsletter:https://www.womensperformance.com/the-feist Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performance Feisty Media Website:https://livefeisty.com/ https://www.womensperformance.com/ Support our Partners:Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with the code PERFORMANCE at https://www.previnex.com/
Welcome to the Feisty Women’s Performance Podcast where we cut through the B.S. and deliver trusted information from experts who know how to help women thrive.
The sports and fitness industries were not designed for women. And we feel that. Not only has exercise science excluded women from studies but we often receive the message that we don’t belong.
And yet we know our potential is limitless. Time and time again we see women crushing it- in the gym, on the race course and in the boardroom. Despite major data gaps, we are breaking records - Every. Damn. Day.
On this podcast, host Sara Gross offers the tools you need to get the best out of yourself by learning from athletes and experts who are at the top of their game. We aren't afraid to talk about periods, diet culture, sex, menopause, mindset, depression, anxiety, pregnancy and all the messy details.
Listen as we bring you trusted information relating to our four pillars of women’s performance: physiology, nutrition, mental health, and culture.
By taking a female lens on human performance, we can truly unlock our potential.
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