Embers Rising Podcast

What happens when an ultra running coach — someone who lives and breathes endurance racing — has everything fall apart in the middle of a 304-mile desert race? Anne joins Wendy Jae on Embers Rising to share one of the most honest and raw race stories you will ever hear. From the Arizona Monster 300 to the lessons that only the desert can teach you, this conversation goes deep on resilience, relent...

In episode 75 of Embers Rising, Selene Mallone ran 304 miles through the Sonoran Desert and crossed the finish line first place female at the Arizona Monster 300 — course record, fourth overall, ahead of more than fifty men. What makes that number extraordinary isn't the finish. It's where she started. In 2016, Selene crushed her fifth metatarsal on a powerlifting stage in Ottawa lifting 3...

You’re busy. You’ve got a million things pulling at you. But here’s the truth: if you don’t stop and look at your life from 45,000 ft, you’re going to wake up next year in the exact same place. In this solo episode, Wendy walks you through 6 powerful life shifts that will help you stop sleepwalking through your days and start actually changing them. No fluff. No fake positivity. Just real tools to...

After the sudden loss of his wife, Josh Coleman found himself in a life he never expected. In this honest and tender conversation, we talk about grief, endurance, and how running helped him move forward without letting go. If you're navigating loss, or walking beside someone who is, this episode is for you. Follow Josh on Instagram: @josh.run.adventures https:// www.instagram.com/joshrunadventures...

When Mina Qandar walked into her office and found her things packed in a box, everything changed. What looked like an ending became her awakening. In this episode, Wendy Jae and Mina dive deep into burnout, courage, and the radical act of starting before you’re ready. A story of resilience, surrender, and redefining wellness through every season of life. Connect with Mina: Instagram → @minaqandar...

Still feel behind in the AI boom? You’re not doing it wrong — the rules have changed. In this episode, we break down 3 silent shifts reshaping how creators lead, scale, and stay human — based on insights from the 2025 Instagram Manychat Summit. From AI collaboration to the real ROI of next year, this conversation will shift how you create, connect, and grow in a world that’s already evolved. If yo...

If life feels messy, chaotic, or like you’re falling behind… this episode is for you. Wendy Jae and David Tucker share real stories (yes, including a lost toenail) and deep lessons from the trail about how chaos isn’t failure — it’s calibration. Learn how to rest without guilt, reset with purpose, and take bold, imperfect action toward your next level. 🎧 Hit play. It’s time to reclaim your rhythm...

What if the script you've been following isn't yours to begin with? In this powerful episode, Wendy sits down with Dr. Albert Bramante—PhD in Psychology, talent agent, professor, NLP practitioner, and author of Rise Above the Script—to talk about rewriting the inner dialogue that keeps so many creatives stuck. From growing up the “different” kid in a sports-obsessed family to juggling a PhD, a fai...

Think you have to climb your mountain alone? Think again. From Hawaiian hānai mothers to ultramarathon coaches, Wendy shares the real stories behind her most pivotal Sherpas—the people who showed up when the summit felt too far. In this episode, you’ll hear: - How a “dream trip” to Hawai‘i turned into a decade of becoming - What happened at mile 22 of her 50k race (and the unexpected pacer who hel...

In this episode 67 of Embers Rising Podcast with Wendy Jae, we explore the sacred pause, the space between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming. It’s not about quitting the dream, but releasing what no longer fits so you can rise into what’s next. Wendy shares lessons from ultra-endurance training, synchronicities, and life’s quiet resets, reminding us that pause is not a setback, it’s transfor...

It started with one click. Pay Now. No real plan. No proof he could do it. Just a whisper: this matters . What came next? Pain. Doubt. A quiet unraveling of everything he thought he was. This isn’t a race recap. It’s the untold story of what breaks open when you chase something bigger than your fear— and what you find on the other side of almost quitting . If you’ve ever wondered what it really ta...

If your brain feels scattered and your to-do list never ends, this episode is your reset button. In just 30 minutes, you’ll learn the simple 3x3 method to refocus your energy, cut the noise, and finally feel clear again. No fluff—just a rhythm that works. Join Our Community For creators who want to save 10+ hours a week with workflow systems that meet AI without the burnout. https://tr.ee/yjwIHN S...

You’re doing all the right things—setting goals, reading the books, showing up... So why do you keep slipping back into old habits? In this episode, Wendy and David explore The Identity Loop—the subconscious cycle that keeps you stuck in repeat mode, living as a version of yourself that no longer fits. You’ll learn: -Why mindset isn’t the real issue -How your beliefs secretly shape your actions -T...

For two years, we watched the Western States 100 through a screen, obsessed with the grit, the glory, and the finish-line hugs. This year? We stopped watching and started showing up. We packed up, drove from Idaho to California, and stepped into a dream that had been calling for years. From sunrise at the start line to the heat of Foresthill and the soul of No Hands Bridge, this is our five-day jo...

What if AI isn’t a threat, but a mirror? In this episode of Embers Rising, Wendy and David dive deep into the one thing AI will never replicate: your soul. Your truth. Your frequency. ⚡️ Here’s what we unpack: ➔ Why disconnection, not AI is the real danger ➔ The secret to using tech without losing your humanity ➔ How to lead with essence and let AI amplify, not replace If you’ve ever wondered how...

One video with 2.5 million views stopped me in my tracks. It’s the exact reason I recorded this episode—because I don’t know about you, but overwhelm and tension feel like the default setting these days. Most of us are walking around braced for impact, calling it “just busy.” But that moment cracked something open. And what I learned next? It shifted everything. If I can calm my nervous system in...

Still feeling stuck, even after the vision boards, workshops, and all the mindset tools? In this episode, Wendy and David share the shift that can change everything: Moving from a fear-based Primal State to a grounded Power State. You’ll learn how to: • Identify the hidden mental state driving your results • Shift from fear to clarity through simple awareness • Use a daily nervous system reset to...

She ran 100K through the desert, and that was just the beginning. In this episode of Embers Rising, we sit down with ultra-runner, coach, and mountain adventure leader Audrée Lafrenière. From qualifying for Boston to finishing the brutal Desert Rats 100K, she opens up about mental grit, letting go of perfection, and stepping fully into her own rhythm. 🎙 Topics we cover: → What it really takes to f...

Imagine starting almost dead last... and finishing first. Anne Tisdell takes us deep inside her 300-mile journey through the brutal Sonoran Desert — from the tearful starting line to the victorious finish that has changed everything. 🏜️🔥 This is a raw, real conversation about doubt, endurance, and trusting the fire inside you when fear says quit. 🎧 Listen in for a story that proves: where you st...

Join our Cadence Creator Skool to create systems so you can scale your content without the burnout. It’s the Hogwarts of high-performing creators — where the top 1% learn to work smarter, lead boldly, and cast consistency like a spell. ✨ In this episode, we sit down with CEO on Demand Wade Lowe — father, founder, and the kind of leader who’s more interested in people than titles. At 28, he checke...

Feeling mentally overloaded? This one’s for you. Your brain’s not broken, it’s just overcrowded. In this episode, we share the one mindset shift that helped us clear the chaos, reclaim focus, and finally stop mistaking busy for productive. This isn’t another system or hack. It’s a whole new way to think about how you work, create, and lead. If you’re ready to trade overwhelm for clarity, hit play....

Feeling distracted, unmotivated, or stuck in bad habits? It’s not a lack of willpower, it’s your dopamine.  In this episode, we break down how dopamine drives every decision you make, why it keeps you trapped in cycles of distraction, and how to rewire your brain for focus and long-term success. What You’ll Learn: ● Why dopamine spikes before the reward (and how to use this to your advantage) ● ...

He was lost in addiction, emotionally numb, and escaping life. Now? Ralph Sarkis is a transformational coach helping others rise, because he did the deep work first. In this raw, no-fluff conversation, Ralph shares: The real reason we stay stuck Why healing your past unlocks your future How to stop playing small, for good This isn’t mindset hype. It’s the truth behind lasting change. 🎧 Listen now...

Ever catch yourself stuck in a spiral of overthinking, replaying past mistakes, or dwelling on things you can’t change? You’re not alone—but you don’t have to stay there. In this episode of Embers Rising, we’re breaking down the 90-second rule—a simple, science-backed way to stop negative thought loops in their tracks and reset your mindset fast. You’ll learn why your brain holds onto negativity,...

Ever feel like making friends as an adult is way harder than it should be? You’re not alone. Between busy schedules, life changes, and that awkward “should I text first?” hesitation, friendships can start to feel like work. But here’s the truth: real friendships don’t just happen—they take intention. In this episode of Embers Rising , we’re breaking down: ✔️ Why friendships fade (and how to stop i...