255 - Dr Iris Nafshi

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, Mike and Ashley are joined by Dr. Iris Nafshi for a powerful conversation centered on her PhD dissertation focused on Ironmoms. Iris is a wife, a mom to four boys ranging from ages 12 to 26, a dog mom to four pups, and a multiple-time Ironman finisher with three Master’s degrees to her name.Iris breaks down what a dissertation actually is, how she landed on her topic, and why studying the tension between athletic grit and maternal guilt matters for Age Group Athletes. She shares insights into the data she collected, how she analyzed it, and what the findings reveal about women balancing family, work, travel, and endurance sport. The conversation wraps with a powerful reminder of the importance of community, as Iris encourages athletes to invite a non-athlete female friend to join them in training for their next race.#EverydayIronman #Ironmom #TriathlonLife #AgeGroupAthlete #IronmanTraining #WomenInTriathlon #EnduranceMindset #TriathlonCommunitySupport the show