Soul Runner: Rock Bottom to Resilient Strength

In this episode, Amanda interviews Brent Silkey, founder of 30 for Freedom, a movement dedicated to ending sex trafficking. Brent shares his personal journey, including his adoption story and how it shaped his passion for helping others. He discusses the inception of 30 for Freedom, the impact it has made in raising awareness and funds for trafficking prevention, and his experience running the Gre...

In this episode, Kallup McCoy shares his incredible journey from addiction to becoming an inspiring endurance athlete and recovery advocate. He discusses his goals for the future, the challenges he faced while running across America, and the birth of his nonprofit organization, RezHope Recovery. Kallup emphasizes the importance of setting goals, embracing change, and finding purpose in helping oth...

In this episode, Amanda interviews Francesca Barretta, a full-time working mom and avid runner who shares her journey of overcoming childhood trauma, the importance of maintaining personal identity beyond motherhood, and how running has been a transformative outlet for her mental and physical health. Francesca discusses her experiences with disordered eating, the challenges of balancing family lif...

In this episode, Amanda welcomes Alex Larson, a registered dietitian and endurance athlete, to discuss the intricacies of nutrition for athletes. They explore Alex's journey into dietetics and triathlons/biking, the importance of carb loading, protein needs for athletes, navigating supplements, hydration strategies, the risks of under-fueling and intermittent fasting, addressing GI issues, an...

In the world of competitive sports, the pressure to perform can often lead to mental health struggles, particularly eating disorders. Rachel Steil, a former elite runner and now a dedicated coach and advocate, shares her inspiring journey of recovery and empowerment in her book, "Running in Silence."   In this conversation, Rachel Steil shares her journey from being a competitive runner...

In this conversation, Whitney shares her journey of overcoming injury while training for a marathon, highlighting the lessons learned about resilience and the impact of her training environment. She reflects on the challenges of balancing high-intensity training with motherhood and the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive peers. As a certified running coach and founder of themotherrun...

In this conversation, Amanda Perras interviews Olivia Garcia, a stay-at-home mom, run coach, and cohost of the podcast 'Miles with Moms.' Olivia shares her journey from being a ballet dancer to becoming a paramedic and eventually a passionate runner. She discusses her struggles with body image and eating disorders, how running helped her find clarity and purpose in motherhood, and her as...

In this episode, Amanda Perras interviews Emily Knight, a running and strength coach who shares her journey through athleticism, eating disorders, and hormone health. Emily discusses her experiences in college athletics, the impact of coaching on body image, and her healing journey towards hormone healing and recovery. She emphasizes the importance of self-love, support systems, and the need for a...

Welcome to the Soul Runner: From Rock Bottom to Resilient Strength Podcast. Where we take a closer look into the world of fitness, addictions, and mental health talking about real life scenarios of how resilient strength brought amazing people from being at rock bottom to a defeating all odds and beating their battles with addictions and mental health.  We'll discuss nutrition, exercise, tool...