All Episodes

Natasha Sones – Wild Swimming, SUP Adventures and Writing Swimming Wild in London and South East England

Sylvia Malan-Gonzalez: Why Hiking is for Every Body | Fat Positive Hiking, Confidence & Community

Helen Watson – Author of Tea and Grit and Cycling 15,000km Along the Silk Road from Scotland to China with Her Husband

Gaby Dijkstra – Outdoor Enthusiast and PhD Researcher Studying the Role of Gender in the Extreme Mountaineering Industry.

Holly Budge: From Extreme Adventure to Protecting Elephants and Empowering Women Rangers

Devin Brown - Learning to Endure on the Mississippi River and Reconnecting People to Water

Gina Johansen – Endurance Athlete Preparing for a Solo Unsupported South Pole World Record

Denise Leonard - The World's Toughest Row, 50 Days at Sea and Inspiring Women into Adventure

Clare Dyson: Mountain Leader, Slow Adventure Advocate and Creating Space for Women in the Outdoors

Catherine Breed – From the Pool to the Pacific Ocean: Swimming the Length of California and Redefining What Adventure Looks Like Today

Ria Xi - Running 20,000km Across the Silk Road to Redefine What's Possible

Dr Irene Molina-Gonzalez - Running Beyond Burnout and Finding a New Purpose

Helen Spencer – Vet, Polar Explorer & South Pole Ski Adventurer

Dr. Shawna Pandya – Canada's First Named Female Commercial Astronaut & Space Medicine Pioneer

Jeannette McGill: Everest at 52, Leadership at Altitude & The Truth Above 8,000m

Lauren Burnison – Pioneering the Sober Travel Movement and Adventures of a Single Mum

Helen Dainty – First Woman to Cycle Across Libya & 9 Years Living on £50 a Week by Bike

Chloe Stead – From Navy Life to Nomadic Living, Caminos, Grief & Choosing a Simpler Way

Aisyah Rafaee - 2x Olympic Rower on Comebacks, Mental Strength & Redefining High Performance in Your 30s

Lauren Roerick "Longway" – Thru-Hiking the World: PCT, HexaTrek & Te Araroa

Paula McGuire – Stroke, Autism Diagnosis & Why She's Still Saying Yes to Adventure

Rebecca Dent: High-Performance Dietitian for Ultra Runners & Mountain Athletes

Manika Gamble – Racing 155-Mile Desert Ultras & Chasing Bold Adventures

Lisa Jackson: Still Running After All These Tears — Grief, Running & the Triumph of Tenacity

Dr. Erin Ayala – Psychologist, Mental Performance Coach & Endurance Athlete

Jennifer Doohan – Founder of The Adventure Wellness Club, Helping Women Challenge Themselves and Connect in Nature

Marie "Lootie" Leautey – Solo, Unsupported & Fastest Woman to Run Around the World

Stephanie Ho: Adventurer and Endurance Athlete Skiing Solo to the South Pole & Pushing Beyond Limits

Birgit Hermann – Turning Extreme Endurance into Bolder Leadership for People and Planet

Amanda Duling: Endurance Sport After Gastric Bypass — Grit, Fueling & Radical Honesty

Lyla "Sugar" Harrod – Triple Crown Hiker & Appalachian Trail Record Breaker

Sara Eydmann - Ultra-marathon runner on attempting to run 500 miles, mental health and changing the narrative

Starre Vartan: The Stronger Sex — Women's Bodies, Endurance, and the Science We've Been Missing

Emma Karslake, FRGS, is an adventurer, writer and cycle tour guide who has spent much of the past eight years exploring the world by bike.

Lorraine Lewis: Author of Dare to Dream, Ultra Runner, and Co-founder of The Lewis Foundation

Alexandra Nemeth: Beyond the Seven Summits — Highs, Lows, and Life in Extreme Places.

Bonita Norris – Mountains, Mindset, Motherhood and Mastering the Impossible

Jacquetta Megarry – Founding Rucksack Readers, Walking Adventures, and Building Confidence in the Outdoors

Sabrina Pace-Humphreys – UTMB, Trail Running, and Building Community: The Journey of a Runner and Advocate

Becky Wandell – Reinvention, Solo Travel, and Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail at 55

Denisa Krásná – Flow, Fear, and Female Adventure: Redefining Women's Stories in Extreme Sports

Sarah Williams: Solo Reflections Episode, GR10, the Numbers and Plans for 2026

Dr Latika Nath – Nat Geo's Tiger Princess: Pioneering Conservation and Studying Big Cats in the Wild

Kaytlyn Gerbin – Motherhood, Mountains, and 100-Mile Runs: Her Ultra Running Comeback

Sheryl Ramstad – Surviving the Impossible: A 1% Miracle, Radical Resilience, and Rebuilding Life After a Plane Crash

Hillary Allen – Ultrarunner and Author of Out and Back: A Runner's Story of Survival Against All Odds

Lani Woods – Inspiring Women to Ride, Explore, and Belong Through Cycling Adventures

Charlotte Fisher – From Zero Running Experience to Elite Ultra Runner

Paula Ralph – Cycling Solo from Cape Town to Nordkapp: 12,290 km Across 17 Countries - When Everything Seemed Impossible

Sharon Jessop – Ultra-Endurance Runner & Conservationist: Running 3,500 Miles Across Africa for Rhino Conservation

Regine Goh – National Triathlete from Singapore, Endurance Athlete & Gen-Z Speaker on Consistency, Resilience, and Peak Performance

Anna Humphries – Adventurer, Expedition Leader & Founder of The Mountain Girl: Inspiring Confidence, Connection & Courage in the Wild

Margie Goldsmith – Becoming a Badass: From Fearful to Fierce at 81 – Adventures, Confidence & Living Life Boldly

Veronica White – PhD Student, Cycling 2,000 Miles Across England: Exploring the Future of Farming Through Women's Perspectives

Captain Preet Chandi MBE – Breaking Boundaries: World Record-Breaking Polar Explorer Inspiring the Next Generation

Robyn Godfrey: Running the World: A Runner's Odyssey of Struggle and Triumph in the World Marathon Majors

Julie Weiss – The Marathon Goddess: 52 Marathons in 52 Weeks for Pancreatic Cancer & a Legacy of Hope

Susan Norman – A Life Saved by the River: Risk, Adventure, and the Power of Trusting Yourself

Vedangi Kulkarni - Round the World (Again): Records, Setbacks & Resilience on Two Wheels

Tiphaine Muller – Alps to Himalayas: Cycling Across Continents & Trekking the Great Himalaya Trail in Nepal

Jenn Phillips - From Medical Menopause to Trail Leader: One Woman's Journey to Outdoor Empowerment

Hilde Dosogne – Marathon Woman 366: Running 366 Marathons in a Year at Age 55 to Break a Guinness World Record

Dr. Rosa Vasquez Espinoza – National Geographic Explorer, Amazon Scientist & Advocate for Indigenous Wisdom and Biodiversity

Sophie Pierce - First person with Cystic Fibrosis to row an ocean

Emma Wilkinson – Freelance Health Journalist, Ultra Runner & Co-Author of Ultra Women: The Trailblazers Defying Sexism in Sport

Lily Canter – Ultra Runner, Women's Running Coach & Co-Author of Ultra Women: The Trailblazers Defying Sexism in Sport

Tania Carmona – First Mexican Athlete to Complete the 5 Deserts Grand Slam: Ultrarunner, Coach, and Podcaster

Dr. Sarah Ruggins – Record-Breaking Endurance Cyclist on Pushing Limits, Managing Pain, and the Power of Aggressive Patience

Sarah Williams - 800th Episode Special – 10 Years of the Tough Girl Podcast, 7,400 Miles of Adventure & What's Coming Next!

Tia Banks – From Pro Athlete to Mountaineer: Climbing the 7 Volcanic Summits and Teaching Resilience Through Adventure

Sharon Evans – Walking New Zealand's 3,000km Te Araroa Trail at 58 and Inspiring Women to Embrace Outdoor Adventure

Ioana Barbu – Ultra Runner - Winning the Ice & Highland Ultra and Tackling the Beyond the Ultimate Series in One Year.

Nicola Hardy - Munro Bagger, Outdoor Writer & Author of Peak Bagging Munros

Ebaide Joy Udoh – Breaking Records on Two Wheels: A Solo Motorcycle Journey Across Africa

Christine Reed – Long-Distance Backpacker & Author of Blood Sweat Tears | Stories of Healing, Womanhood & the Trail

Beth Aldridge – 22-Year-Old Vet Student & GB Dragon Boater | From Lockdown Workouts to the World Championships

Wander Women: Kristy & Annette — From Retirement to the Triple Crown of Hiking & a Life of Bold Adventure

Rebecca Devereux – Mum, Vet, Trail Runner, and 3rd Place Finisher at the Montane Winter Spine Sprint

Helen Ryvar – Running Through Grief, Finding Strength & Breaking Records | 1,000 Consecutive Half Marathons (May 2022 – Jan 2025) 🙌 Inspiring Others to Be Their Best ❤️

Caroline Livesey – Extreme Triathlete and Elite Gravel Cyclist: Winning Races, Breaking Limits, and Giving Back

Dr. Sheridan Lathe - Sailing the World to Deliver Veterinary Care to Remote Communities

Tinuke Oyediran: Adventure Presenter, Survivor UK Star. Committed to showing diverse audiences that anyone, regardless of background, can experience life to the fullest.

Ann Whatmore: A Fearless Adventurer Who Proves Severe Asthma Doesn't Set Limits – Cycling 3000km Across the UK on a Recumbent E-Trike

Aisling Byrne: International Showjumper and Businesswoman on Surviving a Devastating Riding Accident and Defying the Odds to Walk and Compete Again

Pamela Lee: Irish Offshore Sailor, World Record Holder, Empowering Women Through Sailing, Training for Route du Rhum 2026.

Bianca Fernandez-Clark: 7x Ironman Finisher and Founder of Women in Tri UK, Making Triathlon More Inclusive for Women.

Harriet Frost: 2x Arc of Attrition 100 mile finisher, Race Director, Business Owner of Grit Culture, Co-parent of Sea+Flo supporting people to upgrade their periods.

Celebrating Junko Tabei and 50 Years of Women on Everest – with Tori James, Jo Bradshaw & Rosemary J Brown

Angela Maxwell: Walking 20,000 Miles Around the World — Choosing Courage Every Step of the Way

Alexandra Garcia: Why Difficult Pursuits Matter — Resilience, Running & the Mountains

Lis van Lynden: Cycling 5,000 Miles with MS – A Story of Grit, Kindness & Adventure

Rahema Mamodo: Mum of 3, Finding Running Later in Life – From Couch to Ultra, Inspiring Women to Break Barriers.

Dee Anna: From Survivor to Disabled Adventuress – Finding Strength in Nature.

Sherry Cardona: Ultra Endurance Cyclist and Content Creator – Tackling the Toughest Bikepacking Races

Zoe Langley-Wathen: 630 Miles Braver: Mid-lifing on the South West Coast Path. The reality of imposter syndrome, facing solo adventures and the warmth of personal connections.

Shannon Hogan: Ultra Endurance Athlete & Author of The Unforgiving Hours: The Grit, Resilience, and Perseverance at the Heart of Endurance Sports

Dr. Caitlin Massone: Overcoming Eating Disorders Through Endurance Sports, Neuroscience & Nature – Author of Running from Perfection

Sophie Etheridge: Breaking Barriers in Open Water – World Record English Channel Swim, Ultra Challenges & Disability Advocacy

Dr. Elisabeth Ogbonmwan: Championing Female Athlete Health – A Doctor, Triathlete & New Mum Balancing It All

Sahir Permall – Cycling 2,800 miles Solo from Glasgow to Istanbul & Empowering Women Through Biking