003 - Kat Dybdahl

The podcast episode features an engaging conversation with Kat Dibdall, a fitness enthusiast and through hiker. Kat shares her journey into sports and fitness, her transition to powerlifting, training for a 50K ultra, and her experience with through hiking and grieving. The conversation also covers safety concerns, wildlife encounters, the geography of the Pacific Crest Trail, fitness and mental health, and Kat's recent diagnosis with Graves' disease. The conversation covers the challenges of physical and mental fatigue, managing an autoimmune condition, the importance of listening to one's body, personal running experiences, internal monologue and self-encouragement, and an upcoming trail adventure. Ania shares her journey of overcoming physical challenges and highlights the significance of self-encouragement in achieving her goals.TakeawaysFacing fears and self-doubtCommunity support and encouragement Overcoming physical challengesImportance of self-encouragementFollow Kat on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thefunsizedbackpacker/