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Another Mother Runner has produced 1,103 episodes. 674 of those episodes have been sponsored by 193 companies. We last recorded an episode on Sep 18, 2026.
Latest Episodes
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How the Menopausal Transition Affects Runners and Triathletes
Sep 18, 2026No 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...
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Miles of Books: How to Fall in Love with Questions + A More Beautiful Question
Sep 15, 2026Anyone 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...
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The Case for Quitting with Lindsay Crouse
Sep 11, 2026This 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...
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Miles of Books: Four Strong Novels, Including One with a Dog Protagonist (!)
Sep 8, 2026Calling all book lovers: This episode kicks off the fall season with some thoroughly engrossing novels. Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison marvel at a clever reimaging of Jane Austen’s Emma that resonates today. Ellison details the latest from the author of
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Coach Chris Bennett on Starting to Run—and Getting Better
Sep 4, 2026Anyone 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 run
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Miles of Books: Tiny Experiments + Tiny Habits
Sep 1, 2026Anyone looking to shake things up should start by listening to this episode, in which Coach Liz Waterstraat details to host Sarah Bowen Shea how small changes can make a big difference. (Call it the Lilliputian Effect!) Detailing two books—Tiny Experiments and Tiny Habits—Coach Liz details how to make your own pocket-sized experiment, as well as highlighting the power of the pivot. She also talks up small-scale, low-effort initiatives and other ways to make lasting habit change. The hos
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How to Defeat Self-Sabotage + Bolster Self-Confidence
Aug 28, 2026This is the episode for everyone who has ever been tormented by self-doubt on a run or felt like an imposter in a race: It’s a thought-provoking round-table discussion with two sport psychologists who get where you’re coming from: Dr. Eryn Ayala and Dr. Tess Kilwein. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, the sport psych docs discuss:-the importance of fostering self-awareness-how (+ why!) to get over any aversion to self-compassion-naming and understanding the comparison game-the...
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Miles of Books: An Engaging Mystery, Colson Whitehead’s Latest, + a Lush Graphic Novel
Aug 25, 2026Something for everyone: This episode serves up an array of new novels! Host Sarah Bowen Shea kicks things off with praise for an engaging mystery set in 1950s England, then co-host Ellison Weist gives the lowdown on the final installment of Colson Whitehead’s finely crafted Harlem Trilogy. The host duo can’t say enough good things about a gorgeous graphic novel that will stay with them for years, leading into a broader convo about some of their favorite graphic novels. Ellison wraps things up...
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How to Establish a Fitness Routine That Sticks
Aug 21, 2026If you’ve ever struggled to get in a groove with working out, you owe it to yourself to listen to this episode. The guest is Lynda Rowan, a longtime endurance coach, prolific triathlete, and the coach of Feisty Fit. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, Coach Lynda covers:-the power of just giving something a try-the importance of setting realistic goals-how to remove internal barriers-why you need to celebrate the “small” victories-“gray” workouts: what they are + how to avoid...
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Miles of Books: Flourish
Aug 18, 2026This episode will resonate powerfully with anyone striving to live a richer, deeper life: Coach Liz Waterstraat tells host Sarah Bowen Shea about Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, and Fulfillment by Daniel Coyle. With a few random LOL detours along the way, Coach Liz details the power of softening your grip to forge more meaningful connections and how to find “presence” on runs and in races. She emphasizes that feeling fully alive in a moment (even the final miles of a race!) is a...
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