EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 30 MIN
Maddie Barrett: Her Running Journey through a Double Mastectomy and Reconstructive Surgery
from Women's Running Stories · host Cherie Louise Turner
Maddie Barrett is a long-time runner, and these days she focuses primarily on the marathon. In this episode, she shares her whole running journey, including going through a time of disordered eating. Now Maddie sees food as a way of healing her body. Her story also includes her experiences of going through these recent two major surgeries and subsequent recoveries, and how that impacted her running life. Maddie’s taken lessons from past periods of recovery—most notably from childbirth—and this learned wisdom has served her well. Maddie’s story is very personal, and it’s also one that so many women can resonate with. I’m really thankful she’s so open about her experiences.How to Keep Up With Maddie BarrettInstagram: @joyful_runner_minneapolisMentioned in this EpisodeFor All Mothers: forallmothers.orgWRS Substack newsletter: womensrunningstories.substack.comTo support WRS, please rate and review the showiTunes/Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/womens-running-stories/id1495427631Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F8Hr2RysbV4fdwNhiMAXc?si=1c5e18155b4b44faMusic CreditsCormac O'Regan, of PlaytohComa-Media, via PixabayCamila_Noir, via PixabaySergePavkinMusic, via PixabayWays to Connect and Engage with Women's Running StoriesWRS Instagram: @womensrunningstoriesFacebook: facebook.com/WomensRunningStoriesWebsite: womensrunningstories.com
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This episode features Maddie Barrett, a runner, coach, and mom. Here she tells the story of navigating events that were not in her plans: recently, Maddie underwent and has recovered from a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction. She is now back to running and training, and she’s learned a lot through this journey, including that she’s stronger than she previously believed.
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