Tough Girl Podcast

Renee McGregor is a world-renowned sports dietitian, ultra-runner, and advocate for women in sport. With over 20 years of experience working with elite athletes, she’s passionate about helping indivi…

Stephanie Boon, also known as Stephie, is a solo hiker, backpacker, and writer based in Cornwall, UK. 

As the creator of the blog Ten Mile Hike, she shares practical and candid guides to hiking trail…

Sami Sauri is a multi-sport athlete, creative director, and storyteller who blends her passion for adventure with her artistic vision. Originally from Barcelona and now based in Chamonix, France, Sam…

Fredi Chohan is a sports enthusiast and advocate for embracing new challenges, proving it’s never too late to take on something extraordinary. At 54, she became an Adventure Queen Grant winner, using…

Miriam Lancewood is an adventurer, author, and modern-day nomad who chose an extraordinary path far removed from the comforts of modern life. In 2010, Miriam and her husband Peter left civilisation b…

Claire McCall is a Kiwi journalist, author, and self-described "not-so-tough" adventurer who took on a life-changing challenge in her 50s. Born in South Africa and now based in New Zealand, Claire di…

Teacher, writer, activist and adventurer. Susannah quit her job as a university lecturer in 2017 to cycle solo and unsupported from the UK to the Middle East. She camped all along the way, in olive g…

In this inspiring episode of the Tough Girl Podcast, we meet Naomi Rumble, a passionate triathlete, dedicated swimming coach, and advocate for breaking down barriers in sport. By day, Naomi works as …

In this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast, we sit down with the incredible Caroline Soubayroux—Guinness World Record holder, full-time project manager, wife and mother.

Caroline takes us on a journey…

At the end of 2024, I wanted to take a moment to pause, reflect, and share some personal insights from the past six months. 

In this special solo episode, I open up about my experiences hiking the So…

In this episode, we’re excited to welcome Prue Young, a remarkable triathlete and critical care flight paramedic who exemplifies resilience and determination. As a proud warrior living with multiple …

Linda Blakely is a remarkable athlete and adventurer, known for her extraordinary accomplishments in the world of endurance sports. As an Ironman competitor, she has completed 25 full Ironman races, …

In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Xian, an accomplished climber, climbing coach, and writer. 

With over 20 years of experience in the climbing world, Xian's journey has transformed from an e…

In this episode, we’re joined by the inspiring Heidi Beierle—author, slow traveler, and artist—who shares her incredible journey across America by bicycle. Back in 2010, Heidi pedaled solo across the…

In today’s episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Jessica Holmes—writer, author, and motivational speaker—who left a career as a major crimes investigator to pursue her passion for adventure …

Get ready for an episode that dives into the thrilling world of obstacle course racing with Dr. Becky Neal! 

Becky is an elite British obstacle course racer, a dedicated sports science lecturer, and …

Joy Haizelden is an inspiring British wheelchair basketball player who has made significant strides in the world of adaptive sports. Born on December 1, 1998, in China, Joy was abandoned outside an o…

Frankie is a Women's Endurance Coach and Nutritionist, helping busy women achieve their endurance goals in the most holistic way possible.

From severe mental health struggles in her early twenties, t…

Jane Kanizay is an adventurer, educator, activist, speaker, artist and mother of four who on 14 May 2022 successfully climbed Mt. Everest with her 19-year-old daughter. Jane enjoys sharing the highs …

After 20 years in a relationship that limited and stifled her, former advertising professional, turned fitness pioneer and award-winning entrepreneur, Vicki Anstey became (age 41) one of the first ev…