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Tough Girl Podcast

Tough Girl Podcast

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 The Tough Girl Podcast is all about inspiring and motivating YOU! I will be interviewing inspirational women from around the world, who've faced and overcome difficult challenges and situations, they will share their story, their knowledge and provide advice and essential tips for you to overcome your own personal challenges. Fitness, Diät & Ernährung Gymnastik & Fitness Hygiene & gesundes Leben Sozialwissenschaften
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  • Bonita Norris – Mountains, Mindset, Motherhood and Mastering the Impossible

    Bonita Norris – Mountains, Mindset, Motherhood and Mastering the Impossible
    Jan 27 2026
    Bonita Norris became the youngest woman to reach both the summit of Mt Everest at just 22 and the North Pole at 23, and her story is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode, she shares the journey that took her from school trips in North Wales to climbing some of the world's highest peaks, navigating extreme environments, and pushing the limits of what's possible. Bonita reflects on the early steps that built her career in mountaineering—starting with beginner climbing courses, funding her expeditions, and preparing for the Himalayan peaks. She opens up about the mental and physical challenges of summiting Everest, managing fear in remote and hostile environments, and how these experiences shaped her life and perspective. Now a mother of two, Bonita also discusses how she balances adventure with family life, inspiring her children to embrace courage and curiosity. From attempting K2 to climbing the Matterhorn after an eight-year hiatus, she emphasises the importance of showing up, trusting the process, and meeting opportunity with determination. Whether you're chasing literal mountains or metaphorical ones in your own life, Bonita's insights, lessons in bravery, and personal stories will motivate you to take the next bold step. *** New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries. Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. Your support makes a difference. Thank you x *** Show notes Who is Bonita The youngest person to have reached both the summit of Mt Everest (age 22) and the North Pole (age 23)Book: The Girl Who Climbed Everest (2022) Mother of 2 childrenGrowing up and her early years Going on a school trip to North Wales and loving every moment of hiking in the mountains Finishing her A'levels and going off to South America to climb to Machu Picchu at 18Not realising she could make a career out of mountaineeringAlison Hargreaves's dying on K2 in 1995 Mothers and taking risksBeing in her 2nd year at university and going to a mountaineering talk at the Royal Geographical Society Realising that she wanted to climb and wanting to climb Mt Everest I don't know how, but I'm going to make it happenBeing inspired and maintaining the inspiration/motivationWhy it felt so meaningful 2 years - 24 months to gain the skills, knowledge and fundingStarting with a beginners climbing courseWorking backwards from her goalCompleting the smaller milestones and trusting in the processFunding and paying for everythingHeading off on her first Himalayan Expedition - Manaslu (eighth-highest mountain in the world at 8,163 metres (26,781 ft))Getting a job, using her student loan and receiving a grant from her universityHaving 6 months to find £50k to join her team going to Everest.Getting out of bed bad making another callSpeaking with Capital FM on the radioHow everything turned aroundGetting the money, getting the sponsorshipWhy you don't need to be an Olympic Athlete to climb Everest Why you need to work on the actual problem - don't work around the problem Fitness before heading of to Nepal Doing multi-days of training without restIf you want to get good at climbing mountains, climb mountainsReflecting back on the experience Worrying about what may go wrong on the mountainReaching the summit and how it's changed her lifeUnderstanding the risks at 22Thoughts on letting her children climb EverestClimbing Everest with her daughter in the futureAttempting to climb K2 and managing fear in remote, hostile environmentsEncouraging bravery and courage in her children Climbing the Matterhorn in 2025 after 8 years off climbing Not knowing if she would still enjoy itTaking the time to figure out what is nextHow you can connect with BonitaFinal words of advice Put yourself out there and luck will meet you half way You have to show up Social Media Website: www.bonita-norris.com Linkedin: Bonita Norris
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    51 Min.
  • Jacquetta Megarry – Founding Rucksack Readers, Walking Adventures, and Building Confidence in the Outdoors

    Jacquetta Megarry – Founding Rucksack Readers, Walking Adventures, and Building Confidence in the Outdoors
    Jan 19 2026
    Jacquetta Megarry didn't grow up in the outdoors, and she certainly didn't see herself as an adventurer—or a publisher. But turning 50 sparked a journey that would transform her life. From walking the West Highland Way with friends to summiting Mt Kilimanjaro, Jacquetta discovered the power of pacing yourself, listening to your body, and building unshakeable self-belief. Her adventures inspired her to found Rucksack Readers, a guidebook company that helps hikers navigate trails around the world. Over 25 years later, Jacquetta shares stories from her experiences—from hiking in the UK during Storm Amy, to trekking the Inca Trail, to exploring Antarctica—along with lessons on making mistakes, learning from them, and embracing challenges at any age. In this episode, Jacquetta shares how stepping outside your everyday life can open doors to new passions, transform confidence, and even create a career doing what you love. She offers practical tips for hikers, insights into publishing, and encouragement for women ready to explore the world on their own terms. This episode is for you if you: Want inspiration to start a new adventure at any ageDream of hiking, trekking, or exploring the outdoorsAre curious about publishing guidebooks and sharing your knowledgeBelieve it's never too late to embrace challenges and grow Ready to be inspired? Hit play and let Jacquetta take you on a journey of mountains, maps, and life-changing adventures. *** New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries. Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. Your support makes a difference. Thank you x *** Show notes Who is JacquettaGrowing up in London and going to school thereLiving all her adult life in Scotland Living in EdinburghFounding Rucksack Readers a guidebook company Not being sporty or into the great outdoors at a young ageTurning 50 and deciding to go and walk the West Highland Way with 4 female friends to celebrate 200 years of womanhood Feeling dissatisfied with the official guidebookThis frustration lay dormant for 18 months Heading off to climb Mt Kilimanjaro for the first time and why the altitude was a great levellerHow climbing Kilimanjaro gave her the self belief in order to make a career change Going from working in IT to starting a guidebook company The importance of pacing yourself and listening to your bodyBuilding self belief on the mountain How only 9 out of the 16 made it to the summitFeeling health, taking photos and enjoying the experience Doing something so far outside your normal everyday life and how it can make you think differently about lifeBecoming a publisher and having the confidence to think you can write a guidebook after one experienceDeciding to do the Inca Trail in 2001 and the challenges involved in gathering the info for a guidebook Why would you not want the paper to be rainproof?Hiking the Dales Way during Storm AmyCreating little map booklets for hikers (waterproof)Apps verses Guidebooks Planning a walk with ChatGPTThe structure of the guidebookMapping and keeping route information updatedBeing a volunteer - on the Xtreme Everest Project Dealing with altitude sickness - keeping well hydrated and monitoring her heart Maintaining a base level of fitness…Celebrating 25 years of Rucksack ReadersWriting about the mistakes made in publishingTalking about failure and mistakes and the lessons made Visiting Antarctica and wanting to go sea kayaking and see the emperor penguins Dealing with the cold and the conditions on the ship How her hiking has changed now entering her 70sThe joy of being a publisher and being able to follow her passionsFuture challenge and revisiting the Dales WaySuccession planning for Rucksack ReadersHaving a year of consolidation and looking after the futureHow to connect with Jacquetta and Rucksack ReadersDiscount code for the listeners of the Tough Girl Podcast—use toughgirl for a 20% discount of all books Final words of advice for other women who want to go on more adventures and challenges around the worldMistakes and being afraid of getting it wrong. Get out there, make the mistakes, and be sure to learn from them. Social Media Website: rucsacs.com use toughgirl for a 20% discount off books - valid until 20th January 2027 Instagram: @rucksack_readers Facebook: Rucksack Readers
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    41 Min.
  • Sabrina Pace-Humphreys – UTMB, Trail Running, and Building Community: The Journey of a Runner and Advocate

    Sabrina Pace-Humphreys – UTMB, Trail Running, and Building Community: The Journey of a Runner and Advocate
    Jan 15 2026
    Sabrina Pace-Humphreys is back on the Tough Girl Podcast for her third appearance, sharing her incredible journey as a runner, coach, and advocate for representation in trail running. From being a mum of four and grandmother of three, to taking on some of the toughest ultramarathons in the world, Sabrina's story is one of resilience, community, and the relentless pursuit of goals. In this episode, Sabrina reflects on her time at the UTMB, the challenges of race preparation, and the lessons learned when things don't go to plan. She also shares updates on her work with Black Trail Runners, supporting women and runners of the global majority, and gives a sneak peek into her new book, Start Where You Are: The Beginner's 5k Running Guide for Women. Whether you're chasing your first 5k, dreaming of ultra distances, or passionate about creating inclusive running communities, Sabrina's insights, advice, and personal stories will inspire you to lace up and claim your mantle as a runner. Listen to past episodes with Sabrina on the Tough Girl Podcast July 7th 2020 - Sabrina Pace-Humpreys - Ultra runner, going from Anxiety to Accomplishment - Running the MDS August 30th - 2022 - Sabrina Pace-Humphreys - Co-founder of Black Trail Runners and running Britain's most brutal race *** New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries. Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. Your support makes a difference. Thank you x *** Show notes Who is Sabrina Pace-HumphreysRun coach, personal trainer and community builder Advocate for representation in running Mum of 4, grandmother of 33rd time on the Tough Girl Podcast!Speaking with Sabrina on August 30th 2022The final things we talked about - Back to the Trails, creating a vision board, wanting to participate in the UTMB race and wanting to write a 2nd book about running What's happened over the past few years2023 Survivor! Not being able to hide being a hype woman! Why you will either love it or hate itBeing voted out in the 2nd week Why it was such a bizarre experience seeing herselfHaving an episode of poor mental health after the show and feeling out of controlUsing her voice to motivate a teamComing out of the low moments and the connection to running, community and friendships Her go to toolsUpdate on Black Trail RunnersRunning social runs with students of the global majorityCreating a sustainable charity and modelHERE FOR THE WOMEN'S RACEBeing involved in a steering committee to get more women in the trail running space Creating the black and gold t-shirt - "Here for the women's race"Her journey to the UTMBRunning stones and collecting them UK race - Arc of Attrition and Ultra Trail SnowdoniaApplying via the ballot The planning and preparation for UTMBB and C races, planning weekends in Snowdonia and FranceUsing an altitude chamber for training Booking accommodation for the UTMB a year in advanceFinancial access to races £15,000 for races, accommodations, travel costs, gear, supplements etcAugust on the start line of the UTMBWorking on a film to be released next yearNot wanting to let anyone downNot liking the pre-race faffWhy it was different to what she thought it would beThe brutal conditions and being timed out Tweaking her calf the week beforeThe weather challenges and the impact on the racersNot being able to get out of the slumpHow the race made her question everything Being supported by her husband and friendsBattling cutoffs Not having it in her and the end of the raceWorking on her running book!New Book: Start Where You Are: The Beginner's 5k Running Guide for WomenHow you can connect with SabrinaFinal words of advice and wisdomYou can do hard things Claiming the mantle - I am a runner Social Media Website: www.sabrinapacehumphreys.com Instagram: @sabrunsmiles New book: Start Where You Are: The Beginner's 5k Running Guide for Women
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    1 Std. und 4 Min.
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