Tired of fads, quick fixes, and performance advice that wasn’t designed for you? So are we. Feisty Women’s Performance cuts through the noise to bring you credible, science-backed insights to live your best, healthiest, active life. Hosted by Dr. Erin Ayala, this is your go-to resource for tackling the challenges of being an active woman today—whether you’re hoping to PR your next marathon or just trying to understand how much protein women actually need to be eating. We’ll move beyond the male-dominated lens of sport science to deliver honest conversations and actionable advice from women for women, to improve women’s health. Each episode dives deep into one of our four pillars—physiology, nutrition, mental health, and cultural issues—with leading experts to explore topics that are often left undiscussed. If you’re an active woman who cares about your sustainable health, performance growth, and long-term progress, these conversations are for you. No fads, no quick fixes. Just real science and legit experts. Re-launching January 2026.
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Signup to Generate a PitchTired of fads, quick fixes, and performance advice that wasn’t designed for you? So are we. Feisty Women’s Performance cuts through the noise to bring you credible, science-backed insights to live your best, healthiest, active life. Hosted by Dr.
Recent episodes include "The overlooked triathlon skills every athlete needs with Alison Freeman" (26 October 2026, 65 minutes), "The cost of using exercise to cope with Clara Hughes, 6-time Olympic medalist" (19 October 2026, 59 minutes), and "The periodization myth: What female endurance athletes actually need with Colette Berry, ACSM-CPT, FMS, GGS-CPPC" (12 October 2026, 58 minutes).
Feisty Women's Performance publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 65 minutes.
Booking probability for Feisty Women's Performance is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Feisty Women's Performance requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Feisty Women's Performance's contact route on record: verified email.
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Erin sits down with Alison Freeman, a USATriathlon Level 3 coach, author of Unlocking Triathlon , and co‑owner of NYX Endurance , to uncover the hidden skills that turn good training into great race results. Alison...
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In this candid conversation, Olympic medalist and author Clara Hughes reveals how the “push‑through” mindset that powered her six Olympic medals became a hidden coping mechanism that left her exhausted, burned out, and...
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Colette Berry—ACSM‑CPT, RRCA‑certified coach, and doctoral researcher—debunks the myth that rigid periodization is essential for female endurance athletes. S he shows how a simple, life‑driven approach to strength...
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Dr. Erin Ayala sits down with community‑building champions Tiffany Hoffman, licensed professional counselor and co‑founder of Peace Runners 773, and Mary Arnold, sports‑industry veteran, founder of Active Brand...
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In this live panel from FeistyFest, four leading women—Marty Munson, Alison Freeman, Lyn Benoit, and Elizabeth Allen—unpack how stress from work, life, and training converges in the body and share practical ways to...
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Dr. Esther Walker, PhD, shares the science behind why cycling boosts brain health and mental performance. She breaks down the short‑term neurochemical spikes and the long‑term structural changes that riding can trigger...
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In this episode, we sit down with Gabriela Hydle, a Mayan‑Guatemalan immigrant who discovered cycling at 41 and has since become a fierce advocate for equitable access to the outdoors. Gabriela shares how language...
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Dr. Erin Ayala sits down with Dr. Tara‑Leigh McHugh, a Canada Research Chair in sport and physical activity at the University of Calgary. They explore the hidden challenges faced by mother‑coaches in high‑performance...
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Erin Ayala, PhD sits down with Dr. Gabe Mauren, PhD, LP, PMH‑C, a leading psychologist in reproductive mental health, to unpack the complexities of postpartum mental health. Listeners will learn why postpartum...
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In this bonus episode from Feisty's sister podcast, Another Mother Runner , hosts Sara Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin sit down with sport psychologists Dr. Tess Kilwein and Dr. Erin Ayala to unpack why self‑sabotage is a...
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Host Erin Ayala sits down with writer, speaker, and educator Chrissy King to unpack “body liberation” and how racism, diet culture, and the relentless “maxing” mindset intersect. Chrissy shares personal stories from her...
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Dr. Erin Ayala talks with Dr. Susan Kleiner, a pioneering high‑performance sports dietitian, to cut through the noise surrounding women’s sports supplements. She debunks common myths about creatine, explains why...
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Dr. Emily Matheson dives deep into the hidden “gender tax” that female athletes pay and why the sport system is unintentionally building their resilience. She reveals how traditional resilience measures miss the...
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Dr. Erin Ayala sits down with sport psychologist Dr. Erin Haugen to explore strategies for managing pre‑race anxiety and building sustainable performance habits for female athletes. Listeners will discover practical...
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How do female ultra-endurance athletes experience, interpret, and cope with pain—and when does pushing through become too much? Erin Ayala, PhD, speaks with sport psychology researcher Dr. Britta Maria Sorensen about...
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What does athlete safety look like beyond preventing physical injury? In this episode, Erin Ayala, PhD, speaks with Dr. Gretchen Kerr, professor of kinesiology at the University of Toronto and an internationally...
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In this episode, Dr. Erin Ayala sits down with Mireille Siné, MPH — a certified running coach, lupus endurance athlete, and advocate for athletes living with autoimmune and chronic conditions. Mireille has lived with...
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We're welcoming registered dietitian Alex Larson to help us dive deep into the critical (and less critical) nutrition trends of coming in 2026. Alex and your host, Dr. Erin Ayala, discuss the realities of the supplement...
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Annie Thorisdottir has stood on the CrossFit Games podium six times and built a career as one of the most recognizable and respected athletes in the world. But some of the most defining moments of her life happened far...
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In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani (“Dr. G”), a leading expert in medical complications of eating disorders and underfueling, joins us to explain what female athletes need to know about the many effects of fueling...
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Licensed Psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Feisty Women's Performance
writer, educator, body liberation advocate, Body Liberation Project
certified running coach, Coached by Mireille LLC
registered dietitian and endurance sports nutrition coach, Alex Larson Nutrition
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