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Mind Over Mountain
From the bestselling author of Wild and co-host of the beloved Dear Sugars podcast, Cheryl Strayed returns with a new kind of journey.
In Mind Over Mountain with Cheryl Strayed, Cheryl sits down with athletes and adventurers from the most high-adrenaline corners of the world (climbers, surfers, ultramarathoners and more) to discuss the inner landscapes that inspired these extraordinary feats, and give advice to listeners on how they too can face seemingly insurmountable moments in their own…
Episodes
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From Olympic Heartbreak to Surviving Breast Cancer with Donna Fraser
Four-time Olympic sprinter Donna Fraser knows that winning and succeeding aren't always the same thing. She joins me to reflect on the heartbreak of narrowly…
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The Long Walk Forward: Libby DeLana on Change, Clarity, and What Comes Next
In 2011, my friend Libby DeLana decided to take a morning walk every single day, no matter what. She’s been walking ever since—by now, farther than…
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The Mountain Is My Teacher: Everest Record-Holder Lhakpa Sherpa on Resilience
Mount Everest record-holder Lhakpa Sherpa has spent her life climbing—mountains, barriers, and her way through extraordinary hardship. We talk about…
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High Diver Molly Carlson on Being Scared and Doing It Anyway
High diver Molly Carlson knows what it means to be afraid and do it anyway. We talk about her journey from perfectionism and an eating disorder to finding joy…
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A Monument to Paralympian Angela Madsen: Row of Life Director Soraya Simi
After watching the profoundly moving documentary Row of Life, I knew I wanted to talk with its director, Soraya Simi. The film follows Paralympian and 14-time…
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The Courage to Start Over with Olympic Swimming Champion Natalie Coughlin
This week I talk with 12-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin about the mental strength behind her extraordinary swimming career, the failures that…
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The Same Dream, a Different Path with Paralympic Swimming Champion Christie Raleigh Crossley
Paralympic champion Christie Raleigh Crossley spent decades chasing an Olympic dream, even as accidents, motherhood, brain surgery, and disability repeatedly…
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The Thing That Scares You Most: WWE Pro Wrestler AJ Mendez on Finding Your Superpower
Wrestling icon, writer, and mental health advocate AJ Mendez joins me to talk about what happens when we stop hiding the parts of ourselves we’ve been…
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Don’t Let the Injury Decide: Professional CrossFit Athlete Rebecka Vitesson on Starting Over
Professional CrossFit athlete Rebecka Vitesson joins me to talk about what it means to come back; not just from injury, but from the fear that the thing you…
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How Do I Want to Show Up? with AVP Beach Volleyball Player Kelly Cheng
Two-time Olympian and AVP beach volleyball player Kelly Cheng joins Cheryl to talk about what it means to keep showing up—with joy, ferocity, and an open…
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Forty-Three Days Alone at Sea: Kelsey Pfendler on Letting Go of Control
After becoming the first American woman to row solo across the mid-Pacific—and the fastest person ever to do it—Kelsey Pfendler joins us to discuss…
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Building the World You Wish Existed | The Sports Bra's Jenny Nguyen
I sit down with Jenny Nguyen, founder of The Sports Bra, to talk about what happens when frustration becomes purpose. Jenny shares how one ordinary night…
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Reissue: I'm Not Lifting Weights; I'm Lifting People with Tamara Walcott
We sit down with world-record powerlifter Tamara Walcott to talk about strength in every sense of the word. Tamara shares her journey from being picked last to…
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Reissue: Be So Good They Can't Ignore You: Sarah Spain on Persistence
Sarah Spain joins us for a conversation about nonlinear careers, unexpected pivots, and trusting that the path will reveal itself to you. From comedy to ESPN…
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Reissue: Blair Braverman on Letting Go and Staying Alive
Iditarod musher and bestselling author Blair Braverman joins Cheryl for a conversation about risk, resilience, and the deep bond between humans and animals…
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From WNBA Pioneer to Lifelong Inspiration: Kym Hampton
Kym Hampton was there at the beginning of the Women's National Basketball Association, helping to pave the way for generations of athletes to come. But this…
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The Audacity of Vulnerability with Abby Wambach
Soccer icon Abby Wambach joins Cheryl Strayed to explore the inner life behind extraordinary achievement. Abby reflects on the relentless drive that fueled her…
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Walking through Loss with Author and Hiker Cara Benson
Writer and hiker Cara Benson joins us for a deeply personal conversation about grief, addiction, healing, and the solace found in wild places. We explore how…
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Panic, Presence, Self-Compassion and Yoga with Adriene Mishler
Yoga teacher and founder of Yoga with Adriene, Adriene Mishler, joins us for a conversation about courage, self-care, and learning to truly listen to yourself…
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The Olympian Who Never Planned to Be One - Speed Skater Erin Jackson
Olympic gold medalist speed skater Erin Jackson joins us to discuss embracing unexpected opportunities, finding joy in the journey, and navigating life's…
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Olympic Cross-Country Skier Julia Kern on Falling Short and Moving Forward
Olympic cross-country skier Julia Kern joins us for a candid conversation about resilience, recovery, and the courage to keep dreaming. Fresh off the…
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Headfirst into Fear with Olympian Skeleton Racer Mystique Ro
This week we're joined by Olympian skeleton racer Mystique Ro for a conversation about fear, control, and learning to trust yourself at 80 miles per hour…
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What Strong Women Know with Heptathlete Louise Hazel
On this episode we're joined by Olympian heptathlete Louise Hazel for a personal conversation about strength, grief, endurance, and what our bodies are truly…
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Polo, Pressure, and Paving the Way with Shariah Harris
This week we talk to trailblazing polo player Shariah Harris to discuss resilience, identity, and the unexpected journey that led her from a chance encounter…
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Overcoming Hurdles with Olympic Heptathlete Chari Hawkins
Olympic heptathlete Chari Hawkins opens up about what it really feels like to keep going when everything falls apart. What begins as a reflection on…
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The Comeback Mindset with Maddy Schaffrick
Maddy Schaffrick joins Cheryl for a deeply personal conversation about identity, resilience, and rediscovering purpose. Maddy reflects on becoming a…
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Trust the Dogs: Blair Braverman on Letting Go and Staying Alive
Iditarod musher and bestselling author Blair Braverman joins Cheryl for a conversation about risk, resilience, and the deep bond between humans and animals…
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Alone at Sea: Sarah Outen on Isolation, Survival, and Inner Strength
For Sarah Outen, adventure has meant rowing across oceans alone and navigating some of the most remote places on earth. She joins Cheryl to reflect on the…
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Speed, Risk, and Self-Trust with Katherine Legge
Cheryl talks with racing legend Katherine Legge about discipline, focus, and the mental strength required to compete at the highest level of racing. Katherine…
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The Audacity of Vulnerability with Abby Wambach
Soccer icon Abby Wambach joins Cheryl Strayed to explore the inner life behind extraordinary achievement. Abby reflects on the relentless drive that fueled her…
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Be So Good They Can't Ignore You: Sarah Spain on Persistence
Sarah Spain joins Cheryl for a conversation about nonlinear careers, unexpected pivots, and trusting that the path will reveal itself to you. From comedy to…
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Running Towards Joy with Stephanie Case
Cheryl talks with ultra runner and human rights lawyer Stephanie Case about what happens when passion, purpose, and motherhood collide. Stephanie reflects on…
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You Don't Have to Be Fearless with Heather Anderson
Cheryl talks with record-setting long-distance hiker Heather Anderson about curiosity, courage, and the quiet power of putting one foot in front of the other…
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The Power of Pain with Amelia Boone
Cheryl Strayed sits down with champion ultrarunner and obstacle racing pioneer Amelia Boone to talk about endurance, identity, and redefining strength. From…
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I'm Not Lifting Weights; I'm Lifting People with Tamara Walcott
Cheryl Strayed talks with world-record powerlifter Tamara Walcott about strength in every sense of the word. Tamara shares her journey from being picked last…
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