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Femmi Pod
Welcome to the Femmi Pod. Femmi has been built to empower women through movement, education and connection. At Femmi we are building a community of women who can support, inspire and educate one another on how to move with our bodies and not against them. Founders, Lydia O’Donnell and Esther Keown, have come together to kick start more conversations about women, how we can make the most of our bodies, our hormones and ourselves.
Episodes
Femmi PodGeorgie Grgec: Rebuilding Her Body, Rewriting the Record Books
In this episode Lyds talks with New Zealand record holder, Georgie Grgec. Originally from Auckland and now based in Melbourne, Georgie recently won the…
Femmi PodThe Ascend Diaries: Why the Nike After Dark Tour is a defining moment for Women’s Running
Welcome to The Ascend Diaries. This series is all about highlighting the women's running community in the build up to the Nike After Dark Syd race in…
Femmi PodThe Ascend Diaries: Turia Pitt on Confronting the Safety Crisis in Women's Running
Welcome to The Ascend Diaries. This series is all about highlighting the women's running community in the build up to the Nike After Dark Syd race in…
Femmi PodFemmi Women's Health Experts discuss RED-s, featuring Project RED-s Pippa Woolven
This episode is a recap of our recent RED-s (Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome in Sport) Masterclass Series. This is our final episode in which we ask our…
Femmi PodThe Ascend Diaries: Brooke Stevens on Māori Culture, Identity and Finding Belonging Through Running
Welcome to The Ascend Diaries. This series is all about highlighting the women's running community in the build up to the Nike After Dark Syd race in…
Femmi PodThe Ascend Diaries: Growing up in the sport of running with Charlie Simpson
Welcome to The Ascend Diaries. This series is all about highlighting the women's running community in the build up to the Nike After Dark Syd race in…
Femmi PodThe Ascend Diaries: Running Beyond Limits with Giselle Moor
Welcome to the Ascend: to the line training series. This series is all about highlighting the women's running community in the build up to the Nike After Dark…
Femmi PodThe Ascend Diaries: Kath Ebbs on removing the pressure to have fun in running
Welcome to the Ascend: to the line training series. This series is all about highlighting the women's running community in the build up to the Nike After Dark…
Femmi PodThe Ascend Diaries: Femmi leaders Grace + Georgia chat community
Welcome to the Ascend: to the line training series. This series is all about highlighting the women's running community in the build up to the Nike After Dark…
Femmi PodBecome a better runner: Coach Lyds answers your questions
In this episode, Coach Lyds answers your questions. Lyds unpacks what it really takes to build a strong, resilient runner, from creating an endurance base…
Femmi PodRemoving the pressure: last minute entry to Gold Coast Marathon
Lyds is joined by her training partner and friend Ella as she just found out she is running the Gold Coast Marathon tomorrow. Ella and Lyds discuss their…
Femmi PodIt is 2026. Can we stop making women feel bad about themselves?
In this conversation Lyds discusses the harmful societal narratives around women's health and exercise, emphasizing the importance of shifting focus from…
Femmi PodBreaking the Good Girl Script: Reclaiming Women's Power with Caitlin Judd
In this episode we welcome Caitlin Judd as our guest. Caitlin is an author, speaker, coach and one of Australia’s leading voices on women’s wellbeing…
Femmi PodUTA recap with Beth and Lyds
Come with us as we unpack our races at Ultra Trail Australia. Lyds and Beth chat about their concurrent races, with Beth tackling the 100km and Lyds in the…
Femmi PodFinding joy in the training grind. Introducing Ascend: to the line
Most women’s training journeys are limited by a lack of community, education, and understanding of their bodies, but what if you could change all that? In this…
Femmi PodBack with Beth McKenzie: Training, trails and UTA prep
In this episode, Lyds welcomes Beth McKenzie back on the Femmi Pod for a second time. Beth is an elite trail runner, mum to two girls and business owner. Lyds…
Femmi PodNZ Champ, Frances Redmond: For the love of running
This week we welcome New Zealand Champion Frances Redmond to the Femmi Pod. Frances works full time as a pharmacist and balances work with training, and…
Femmi PodFrom Nike Events to Run Hubs: Lyds Answers It All
Lyds is back to answer your questions. Covering all things training, Nike running events, After Dark tour, home life and how to build yourself up as a running…
Femmi PodCaitlin Fielder: Mastering Endurance on the Trails
Join Lyds as she welcomes New Zealand trail runner Caitlin Fielder to the Femmi Pod. Caitlin is a multi-time medalist at the Tarawera 100 and 50k, 8th at the…
Femmi PodBack in the running chat for 2026
We are finally back for 2026! In this episode we reconnect to share updates on our running journeys. We chat about our progress so far this year, Lyds speaks…
Femmi PodEp 146 - Looking Back, Moving Forward: Our 2025 Reflections
In this episode, Lyds and Est sit down to reflect on the year that was 2025 - honestly unpacking the challenges, celebrating the highlights, and exploring the…
Femmi PodEp 145 - Break a world record and raise money for cancer with us
Welcome to Conquer Cancer — a Guinness World Record attempt with a powerful goal: raising $1 million for cancer. In this episode, we’re joined by Jacqui and…
Femmi PodEp 144 - How to run happy, find balance and perform well
In this conversation, Lyds and Est discuss their personal insights on how happiness and relaxation contribute to better performance in running, highlighting…
Femmi PodEp 143 - How to become a better runner without always racing
In this conversation, Lyds and Est chat about the importance of following a plan, even if you aren't training toward a race. They explore how consistency…
Femmi PodEp 142 - Happy health updates from Esther
Join us for an update from Esther about her ovarian cancer journey. Est dives into the roller coaster that she has been on over the last few months and we are…
Femmi PodEp 141 - Part 2: Returning to running after RED-s w Sara Widdowson
In this episode, Lyds welcomes Sara Widdowson, Femmi’s expert Dietitian, to unpack one of the most important topics in female athlete health — nutrition and…
Femmi PodEp 140 - Part 1: Returning to running after RED-s w Dr Izzy
This is Part 1 of a two part series based on how to return to running after going through Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) with our women's health…
Femmi PodEp 139 - Learning to rest without guilt
This conversation delves into the importance of recognizing and responding to fatigue signals from the body and learning how to take a step back from training…
Femmi PodEp 138 - Why strength matters with Bex Attwell
In this episode of the Femmi Pod, join Lyds and strength specialist Bex Attwell as they delve into the art of balancing strength training with running…
Femmi PodEp 137 - Esther's Ovarian Health Journey
In this heartfelt episode of the Femmi Pod, Lyds recaps the Sydney Marathon before Esther opens up about her recent health journey, sharing the emotional…
Femmi PodEp 136 - Lisa Weightman: The mindset of a champion
In this episode of Femmi Pod, Lyds sits down with the incredible Lisa Weightman, one of Australia's most accomplished marathon runners. They discuss Lisa's…
Femmi PodEp 135 - A real-time pre race visualization
In this episode of the Femmi Pod, Lyds discusses the importance of mindset and visualization in preparing for races. Whether, you're running the Sydney…
Femmi PodEp 134 - Road to Sydney Marathon: Celebrating the small wins
Join Lydia on this special solo episode of Femmi Pod as she shares her journey leading up to the Sydney Marathon, Australia's first major marathon event. With…
Femmi PodEp 133 - Redefining run club culture for women with Grace Wearne
In this episode of the Femmi Pod, Lydia is joined by Grace Wearne, a community leader in Sydney's running scene, including leading our Femmi RC Sydney CBD…
Femmi PodEp 132 - How to fuel like a queen
In this episode of Femmi Pod, Est and Lyds dive into the essentials of pre-run and post-run nutrition. Hear about their personal fueling strategies, from what…
Femmi PodEp 131 - The Pressure of Performance with Rosa Power
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses topics including disordered eating, exercise obsession, and mental health challenges, which may be distressing for some…
Femmi PodEp 130 - Own your goals: Inspired by Faith Kipyegon
Back to another Femmi Pod episode! Lyd's chats about her recent travels, recapping the Nike After Dark Tour Mexico, and the upcoming Sydney Marathon. Est also…
Femmi PodEp 129 - How we push through a hard run or race
In this episode, Lyds and Est discuss their recent training and racing, including Esther's impressive 5K time trial performance and Lydia's challenging half…
Femmi PodEp 128 - After Dark Chats and Training Yaps
In this episode Lyds is calling in from LA as she prepares for the Nike After Dark Tour races in both LA and Mexico City. Both Est and Lyds share insights on…
Femmi PodEp 127 - Chloe Dalton: Championing a New Era for Women in Sport
Welcome to the Femmi Pod Chloe Dalton. From representing Australia in basketball, rugby sevens, and Aussie Rules, to using her platform to elevate the stories…
Femmi PodEp 126 - What truly matters to improve your running
In this episode of The Femmi Pod, Lydia and Esther get you up to speed on their running training, from personal highs to the races on the horizon. But the real…
Femmi PodEp 125 - Power from Within: Hormones, Energy & Nutrition with Dr Libby
In this conversation, Dr. Libby discusses her journey as a nutritional biochemist, emphasizing the importance of understanding the interplay between…
Femmi PodEp 124 - A strong base will make you a better runner
In this episode, Lydia and Esther delve into the significance of base training in running, explaining how it lays the foundation for future performance and…
Femmi PodEp 123 - Femmi App Glow Up: Enhancing Women's Health and Fitness
In this episode Femmi founders, Lydia and Esther, share personal updates on their running journeys, including Lydia's experience at the Ballarat half marathon…
Femmi PodEp 122 - Storytelling running through the lens with Alisha Lovrich
In this episode of the Femmi Pod, Alisha Lovrich shares her inspiring journey from being a young athlete to becoming a leading sports photographer in New…
Femmi PodEp 121 - The delayed gratification of running
In this episode of the Femmi Pod, Lydia and Esther share personal updates, including highlights from the recent Nike After Dark Tour Sydney, a running event…
Femmi PodEp 120 - Pain Cave Psychology with Dr Lotte Williams
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Lottie Williams, the Femmi psychologist who specializes in sports psychology, to explore the multifaceted nature of pain…
Femmi PodEp 119 - Our thoughts on the running streak trend, how to come back from missed training and more
In this episode of the Femmi Pod, Lydia and Esther discuss their weekly running experiences, share insights on marathon training, and answer listener…
Femmi PodEp 118 - Running for time vs distance
In this episode Lydia and Esther discuss the joy of running as a means of coping and finding adventure. The conversation then progresses into the significance…
Femmi PodEp 117 - Let's stop commenting on women's bodies
In this episode, Lydia and Esther discuss their recent training experiences, the importance of consistency in running, and the impact of body image comments on…
Femmi PodEp 116 - Building safe spaces for women with Saraya Lindsay
Trigger Warning: This conversation discusses eating disorders and mental health challenges. If you're not in a place to engage with this topic right now, we…
Femmi PodEp 115 - Running through grief
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses topics related to death, grief, and mental health struggles, which may be distressing for some listeners. If you are…
Femmi PodEp 114 - Becoming a trail champion with Beth McKenzie
This week's guest is an ex pro triathlete, an iron (wo)man Australia champion and more recently a weapon marathon and ultra runner based in the beautiful Sunny…
Femmi PodEp 113 - Rethinking Motivation and Comparison
In this episode we dive into our journey with motivation. We talk about the evolving relationship we have with both extrinsic and intrinsic motivation in…
Femmi PodEp 112 - Real Talk: The Highs & Lows
Ok, we made it through our second episode back after a much overdue break. In this conversation we dive into the highs and lows of the last 6 months, including…
Femmi PodEp 111 - We're back baby!
Finally! We are back! After 6 months off recording, Femmi founders Esther and Lydia are back on the mics with new energy and plenty to share. Catch up on the…
Femmi PodEp 110 - Period Power: Insights from Hello Period Founder Robyn McLean
In this episode we speak to the incredible founder of the sustainable period care company, Hello Period. In 2017, Robyn McLean founded Hello Period with her…
Femmi PodEp 109 - Our evolving relationship with racing and the Rotorua Marathon race recap
In this episode we break down our recent races at the Rotorua Marathon. We dive into how each race (the 10km and the marathon) played out for us on race day…
Femmi PodEp 108 - The art of endurance: Phily Bowden's journey as an elite marathoner
This week we have a very exciting guest, all the way from the uk, the one and only Phily Bowden. Phily is a content creator, running coach and 2.29 marathoner…
Femmi PodEp 107 - Can your health and performance thrive at the same time?
We are two weeks out from race day at Rotorua Marathon. In this episode we dive into our training as we start to wind down for the big race. We then dive into…