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Grounded with Dinée Dorame

by Dinée Dorame

Grounded with Dinée Dorame is a weekly podcast exploring the intersection between running, land, culture, and community through long-form conversations with athletes of all backgrounds and levels. I want to know– what grounds you?

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Episodes

  1. Common Ground - Episode 8

    In our eighth installment of Common Ground, a monthly cross-cast I'm co-hosting with Mario Fraioli of the Morning Shakeout Podcast, we talk all things music! This episode is one we've been talking about doing for a long time, and it's one that many listeners have been asking for. We've put…

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  2. Common Ground - Episode 7

    In our seventh installment of Common Ground, a monthly cross-cast I'm co-hosting with Mario Fraioli of the Morning Shakeout Podcast, we talk about the ups and downs of marathon training. What do you do when faced with obstacles or even breaks in the middle of a training cycle? Mario gives some of...

  3. Common Ground - Episode 6

    In our sixth installment of Common Ground, a monthly cross-cast I'm co-hosting with Mario Fraioli of the Morning Shakeout Podcast, we talk all things World Athletics Championships! We give you our favorite moments from the meet and I give some personal updates on my training/running journey. I…

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  4. Common Ground - Episode 5

    In the fifth installment of Common Ground, a monthly cross-cast I'm co-hosting with Mario Fraioli of the Morning Shakeout Podcast, I give a full race recap from my time last month at the New York Mini 10k (hosted by New York Road Runners). We also give you our current favorite music and talk…

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  5. Episode 46 - Kelli Hashimoto, Creator of Runnergrams (Custom Digital Art Shop)

    Kelli Hashimoto is a Japanese American digital creator and the artist behind the popular custom digital art shop, Runnergrams (on Instagram and Etsy). Kelli specializes in creating animated images of athletes of all backgrounds, as well as tons of fun and whimsical stickers! Most recently, she...

  6. Episode 45 - Kyle Whalum, Ultramarathoner & Professional Musician

    Kyle Whalum is an ultramarathoner and professional musician. He currently plays bass in the house band for the Kelly Clarkson Show and for Katy Perry, but in his free time he logs many miles on California trails. Over the past decade, Kyle has completed 16 ultramarathons and five 100-milers. He…

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  7. Common Ground - Episode 4

    We're back with a new episode of Common Ground, a monthly cross-cast I'm co-hosting with Mario Fraioli of the Morning Shakeout Podcast. In this episode, I discuss my upcoming partnership with New York Road Runners and announce my new running coach! Mario and I also shoutout some amazing high…

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  8. Common Ground - Episode 3

    We're back with our third installment of Common Ground, a new monthly cross-cast I'm co-hosting with Mario Fraioli of the Morning Shakeout Podcast. In this episode, we enthusiastically recap the Boston Marathon and all the excitement surrounding it, give updates on our lives, and review the new…

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  9. Common Ground - Episode 2

    We're back with our second installment of Common Ground, a new monthly cross-cast I'm co-hosting with Mario Fraioli of the Morning Shakeout Podcast. In this episode, we cover the Indoor World Championships, the recent NYC Half Marathon, and some of our favorite music these days. Common Ground…

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  10. Episode 44 - Aliandrea Upshaw (Diné), University of New Mexico Student-Athlete (Track & Cross Country)

    Aliandrea "Ali" Upshaw (Diné) is a member of the University of New Mexico Track & Cross Country team. She is from Fort Defiance, Arizona and is born for the Charcoal-Streaked Red Running into Water clan. Although Ali is academically classified as a sophomore, she competes athletically as a…

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  11. Common Ground - Episode 1

    Welcome to the first episode of Common Ground, a new monthly cross-cast I'm co-hosting with Mario Fraioli. We met a little over a year ago through the Tracksmith Fellowship Program and have become close friends since he started serving as my podcast mentor. We're calling this new project Common...

  12. Episode 43 - Christian Gering (Katishtya'meh & Pi'pil), Multimedia Artist & Trail Runner

    Christian Gering is a multimedia artist and trail runner hailing from Katishyta (San Felipe Pueblo) and the Pi'pil people of El Salvador. He recently designed several prints and graphics for Janji's Fall/Winter 2021 running apparel line– American Southwest. His creative inspiration is heavily...

  13. Episode 42 - Craig Curley (Diné), Marathoner & 2012 Olympic Trials Qualifier

    Craig Curley (Diné) is a marathoner and 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifier. Craig's professional running journey has been a winding path. In the early 2000s, he was considered a top high school runner in Arizona. Forgoing Division I collegiate opportunities, he went on to compete for Pima…

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  14. Episode 41 - Life Updates & New Year Goals

    Solo episode time! Join Dinée for a recap of the first year of Grounded Pod, 2022 goals, and exciting updates! Top 5 Episodes of 2021: Kara Goucher – Ep. 37 Meb Keflezighi – Ep. 2 Billy Mills – Ep. 23 Jordan Marie Daniel – Ep. 1 Rosalie Fish – Ep. 40 Follow Grounded Pod: Instagram: @groundedpod...

  15. Episode 40 - Rosalie Fish (Cowlitz & Muckleshoot), Activist & Student-Athlete at the University of Washington

    "Running for survival is not political. [Saying] 'Stop killing Native women' is not political. Representing myself as an Indigenous person is not political." Rosalie Fish (Cowlitz & Muckleshoot) is an activist and student-athlete running Division I Track/Cross-Country at the University of...

  16. Episode 39 - Emma Zimmerman, Writer, Journalist, & Host of the Social Sport Podcast

    "As I grow as a writer and a journalist, I am constantly just trying to listen and learn from new perspectives. Never put something off as a topic that you 'know about' or that you've done work on…always be open to learning more and listening more." Emma Zimmerman is a Brooklyn-based writer,...

  17. Episode 38 - Dr. Amanda Cheromiah (Laguna Pueblo), Indigenous Higher Education Scholar, Photographer, & Runner

    "All our Indigenous communities have runners that were messengers and caretakers…runners were the ones that helped communicate important messages about when to uprise..we are Indigenous runners, we are lifelines to our people and communities." Dr. Amanda Cheromiah (Laguna Pueblo) is an educator,...

  18. Episode 37 - Kara Goucher, 2x Olympian, NBC Olympics Distance Analyst, & Athlete Advisor at Oiselle

    "I think because of the way I started running, with my Grandpa, it wasn't about performance, it was about time with him…running was this whole thing built around friendships...I think I've always been able to go back to that place, that's what gotten me through some of those rough points." Kara...

  19. Episode 36 - Graciela Esquivel, Runner, Judicial Clerk, and my Lifelong Best Friend

    "Movement and sport, in whichever way you want to do it, is this access point to so many other things…it's this access point to meeting new people, it's this access point to education. Everybody in my family always knew that it was more than just an individual [thing]." Graciela Esquivel is a New...

  20. Episode 35 - Life Updates + My Running Story

    Solo episode time! Join Grounded Pod creator/host, Dinée Dorame, for some stories around running, life, body and health, social media, and Navajo culture and traditions. In This Episode: SHEFIT Sports Bras Follow Grounded Pod: Instagram: @groundedpod Twitter: @groundedpod Facebook:...

  21. Episode 34 - Kyle Sumatzkuku & Duane Humeyestewa, "A Journey from Hopi to Boston"

    Kyle Sumatzkuku (Hopi) is an endurance runner who qualified for the 2021 Boston Marathon and is currently raising funds for his trip. This year's marathon falls on October 11th (Indigenous Peoples' Day) and Kyle hopes to shed light on the legacy of Hopi running, represent his community, and put…

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  22. Episode 33 - Oiselle 2021 Women Run the Vote Panel: Historical & Present Erasure of Black & Indigenous Communities in the Land/Outdoors with Teresa Baker, Faith E. Briggs, Guarina Lopez & Rebecca McCown

    Oiselle 2021 Women Run the Vote Panel (on September 21, 2021) on the historical and present erasure of Black and Indigenous communities from the land/outdoors was moderated by Dinée Dorame, with Teresa Baker, Rebecca McCown, Guarina Lopez, and Faith Briggs. The 2021 Women Run the Vote Virtual…

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  23. Episode 32 - Victoria Lo, Creator of Chinatown Runners

    "What better way to break down whatever artificial barriers that we may build up around us to protect ourselves than by doing something so physical and raw– like running is." Victoria Lo is an NYC-based designer, creative, and runner. She recently started Chinatown Runners, which is "a collective...

  24. Episode 31 - India Cook, Creator of Miles from India Vlog & Co-host of the Run Duo Podcast

    "I am Miles from India because I didn't see what I am when I started running. I want to help and inspire other people. I want to help people who want to get into running who don't feel as if they 'look like a runner.' There is not one look for a runner. Me showing up…is my way of illustrating...

  25. Episode 30 - Alisa Meraz-Fishbein, University of Colorado Student-Athlete & Albuquerque High Alumna

    "Don't see your athleticism or your competitiveness as a negative. In our society, when women are seen as driven or passionate or athletic, that can be seen as a negative. It's so important to accept who you are and take advantage of it, see it as a gift…" Alisa Meraz-Fishbein is a current...

  26. Episode 29 - Guarina Lopez (Pascua Yaqui), Visual Artist, Runner, & Founder of Native Women Ride

    "One thing that activism has taught me is to use my voice...I can share photographs about what I'm doing but also tell a story. We come from a storytelling tradition and I think that more of our voices need to be out there." Guarina Lopez (Pascua Yaqui) is a visual artist, mother, runner…

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  27. Episode 28 - Mario Fraioli, Host of the Morning Shakeout Podcast & My Mentor

    "You have days when you want to quit and ask yourself "is this worth it?" Whether it's podcasting, whether it's continuing on a run…Having people who can help you, in a mentorship role or a training partner–find those people. It's a lot easier to get through things when you've got support from...

  28. Episode 27 - Q&A with Dinée!

    Join Grounded Pod creator/host, Dinée Dorame, in conversation with her partner, Reed, as she answers fun questions from listeners about running, life, injury updates, and more! Follow Grounded Pod: Instagram: @groundedpod Twitter: @groundedpod Facebook: facebook.com/groundedpodwithdinee…

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  29. Episode 26 - Monica Etsitty Dorame (Diné), Library Operations Manager, Runner, and my Mom!

    "For me, I felt like when I was running, people were watching. But I didn't care…I thought, you know what? I'm doing this because I like it and when I'm running I'm thinking about my grandmothers and all the other women who are our ancestors." Monica Etsitty Dorame (Diné) is Tábąąhá (Edge of…

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  30. Episode 25 - Yatika Starr Fields (Osage, Cherokee, Muscogee Creek), Painter/Muralist & Ultrarunner

    "It goes back to my family and having an enrichment in my culture…knowing that I'm a part of rhythm. When we dance, my feet touch the same ground. I dance hard in ceremonies, and I'm gonna run hard too." Yatika Starr Fields (Osage, Cherokee, Muscogee Creek) is a painter, muralist, and ultrarunner...

  31. Episode 24 - Rebecca Mehra, Olympic Trials Qualifier & Oiselle Athlete

    "Being at the Olympic Trials the past ten days…it could've gone so many ways but no matter what, the people I'm surrounded by…my partner, my family, my coach, my team. They have made all the difference." Rebecca Mehra is a professional track athlete running for the Oiselle Littlewing elite team...

  32. Episode 23 - Billy Mills (Oglala Lakota), 1964 Olympic Gold Medalist in 10,000m

    "The biggest lesson that running has taught me is to find your passion. At some point in time, the competitive running is behind you…so use running as a catalyst to seek higher ground." Billy Mills (Tamakoce Te'Hila) is an Oglala Lakota distance runner, 1964 Olympic Gold Medalist in the 10,000m...

  33. Episode 22 - Ashleigh Thompson (Red Lake Ojibwe), Archaeologist & Trail Runner

    "What I've learned as I've grown older is how interconnected our wellness is…I'm trying to lead a life where wellness is centered– mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. These things make us who we are and impact one another." Ashleigh Thompson (she/her/hers) is Red Lake Ojibwe and an...

  34. Episode 21 - James Ro, Co-Founder of the Atlanta Run Club

    "[My parents] were able to run this race ahead of me and pave the way. I'm able to now pick up the mantle and run my own race, in a sense. I feel such gratitude in being able to trailblaze and set trends for how other people view Asian Americans and people of color… we are able to be creative…

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  35. Episode 20 - Alison Mariella Desír, Director of Sports Advocacy at Oiselle

    "Every run I take now is an exploration of my body and myself…it's a reminder of how powerful I am. Running remains this discovery of myself and what I can do." Alison Mariella Desír is a runner, mother, mental health coach, author, activist, and speaker. She is also the newly minted Director of...

  36. Episode 19 - Jinghuan Liu Tervalon, Advocate, Marathoner & Brooks Runfulness Project Runner-Up

    "The Asian American population is severely underrepresented in media. It's only through well-rounded storytelling that you fight this stereotype…there is such diversity within the community." Jinghuan Liu Tervalon is a Chinese American advocate, marathoner, and mother who can often be found...

  37. Episode 18 - Lee Glandorf & Kamilah Journét, Tracksmith Fellowship Program Overview & Advice

    Are you a runner with a creative ambition? This episode is a deep dive into the Tracksmith Fellowship Program with two Tracksmith team members– Lee Glandorf (Director of Marketing & Communications) and Kamilah Journét (Marketing Manager). Tracksmith is an independent running brand that crafts...

  38. Episode 17 - Starla Garcia, Registered Dietitian & Olympic Trials Qualifier

    "It is so healing when people get back to their ancestral foods…those are always going to give us much more connection, not just to ourselves but when we're out there, we're going to feel more like ourselves. And that's why people go for a run, right? To feel more like themselves." Starla Garcia…

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  39. Episode 16 - Brandon Dugi (Diné), Outdoor Photographer & Trail Runner

    "[Running] helps me explore. It helps me go out and see different places. I can go on a 15 mile long run and go down some cool canyons and into rivers, you're seeing stuff that nobody else gets to see. My photography mindset is still with me while I'm running." Brandon Dugi (Diné) is an outdoor...

  40. Episode 15 - Doug Dorame (Mexican/Yaqui), High School Coach, Athletic Director, and my Dad!

    "QUOTE" Doug Dorame (Mexican/Yaqui) is currently the Athletic Director, Head Girls Track & Field Coach, and Head Girls Basketball Coach at Albuquerque High School in New Mexico. As you may have guessed, he's also my Dad! He's played one of the biggest roles in my running journey, as both my coach...

  41. Episode 14 - Beth Wright (Pueblo of Laguna) , Attorney, Marathoner, and one of my BFFs!

    "It's about the process…something running teaches you is that your goals don't necessarily get easier. But you do get stronger and better at working towards them over time." Beth Wright (Pueblo of Laguna) is an attorney at the Northwest Justice Project, 3-time Boston Marathon finisher, and former...

  42. Episode 13 - Dustin Martin (Diné), Executive Director of Wings of America

    "What I love most about running is the rhythm, at a very base level. You can go into a rhythmic trance and find thoughts you wouldn't be able to otherwise. Your breath is in conversation with whatever terrain you're running." Dustin Martin (Diné) is the Executive Director of Wings of America, a...

  43. Episode 12 - Lydia Jennings (Huichol & Pascua Yaqui), Environmental Microbiologist and Trail Runner

    "I am a scientist because of running… as you're running, you're on the land making observations. That's the first step of the scientific process." Dr. Lydia Jennings is a Wixáritari (Huichol) and Yoeme (Pascua Yaqui) environmental microbiologist and trail runner. She is originally from Santa Fe…

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  44. Episode 11 - Women's Running Across the Generations with Kathrine Switzer, Patti Catalano Dillon, & Weini Kelati

    This recording is from a live panel on "Women's Running Across the Generations" that took place on March 20th, 2021 as part of the "Creating Community Through Movement" event hosted by the Native Health Initiative (NHI). Panelists include: Kathrine Switzer is an icon in running, an author, and an...

  45. Episode 10 - Ric & Nell Rojas, Father/Daughter Running and Coaching Duo

    "One of the most important things in inspiring other brown-skinned girls to run or achieve whatever they want, is to do it myself. I get motivation every day in my training from [knowing] the kind of role model I can possibly be." – Nell Rojas "New Mexico is a great running community… we all…

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  46. Episode 9 - Latoya Shauntay Snell, Endurance Athlete & Food/Fitness Blogger

    "It takes a lot of grit to be able to show up, way before the race. A lot of people put so much emphasis on the day of, but we don't give ourselves enough credit for the actual training that we put in…give yourself the credit and grace to say I am capable of doing hard things." Latoya Shauntay...

  47. Episode 8 - Russell Dinkins on Saving College Track & Field

    "Track & Field is important to me because of the opportunities...my youth program coach stressed using your sport as a means for accessing greater academic opportunity. Since 6 years old, I have carried that message with me." Russell Dinkins is an elite athlete and former Princeton University...

  48. Episode 7 - Faith E. Briggs, Documentary Filmmaker & Runner

    "I love having folks to be stride in stride with. There's a lot of community in sweating together." Faith E. Briggs is a runner, storyteller, and documentary filmmaker passionate about sharing contemporary stories from diverse communities. Her work spans many fields, and we talk about some of her...

  49. Episode 6 - Leroy Silva (Pueblo of Laguna), NB3 Foundation Community Coordinator

    "For a lot of Indigenous cultures, movement is essential to our survival…whether it's food or ceremony. I feel that is one of the roots of how running is carried on in my life. I can see it in my culture." Leroy "Buster" Silva (Pueblo of Laguna) is a movement and wellness advocate, community...

  50. Episode 5 - Verna Volker (Diné), Founder of Native Women Running

    "I want Native women to be seen in a positive way... to show that we're visible in the running community, but also to provide a space for Native runners because I felt like that space wasn't there. I wanted to build that for these women." Verna Volker (Diné) is a Hoka One One Global Ambassador…

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Grounded with Dinée Dorame is a weekly podcast exploring the intersection between running, land, culture, and community through long-form conversations with athletes of all backgrounds and levels. I want to know– what grounds you?

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