The Blue Rose Podcast

What happens when you choose to step completely outside your comfort zone and pursue a goal that scares you? In this episode, we tackle the massive mental and physical shifts that come with training for and completing an Ironman 70.3. From the initial spark of motivation to navigating the inevitable race-day curveballs, we explore how embracing the "hard moments" reshapes our perspective...

Hormones are like Mariah Carey—they’re dramatic." In this episode we are stripping away the generic medical advice and getting completely honest about women's health. Board-certified physician assistant and functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner Danielle Kepics joins the show to break down how everything from hormonal birth control and casual drinking to our inability to just sit st...

We often think of boundaries as walls that keep things out, but what if they are actually the framework that sets our creativity and freedom free? In this episode of The Blue Rose Podcast , we’re diving deep into the paradox of constraints. From learning the art of the intentional "no" to color-coding your calendar for mental clarity, we explore how structure can actually reduce overwhel...

What happens when you stop trying to force your life into boxes that don't actually fit? In this episode, Becca chats with Derya to explore what it actually means to live in alignment and build a bold life. We break down the pressure around constant productivity, navigate the anxious itch to always "do more," and dive into the journey of unlearning patriarchal timelines. Derya shares...

Becca shares a personal reflection on the importance of having a plan B in life and career, emphasizing flexibility, curiosity, and resilience. She discusses how embracing multiple interests and being prepared to pivot can lead to unexpected and fulfilling opportunities. key topics The importance of having a plan B in life and career How curiosity and exploring multiple interests build resilience...

What is the cost of a dream? And more importantly—what is the reward for having the courage to let one go? Today Becca chats with MP Alary : a dreamer, skier, climber, sailor, runner, cyclist, paddler, and world-class adventure racer. But to list her disciplines is to only scratch the surface of her story. MP represents a unique archetype of the modern athlete—one who has mastered the art of the p...

Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered what happened to the person you used to be before you started "adjusting" for everyone else? In this solo episode, Becca dives deep into the art of reclaiming the parts of ourselves lost to people-pleasing, relationships, and the "fear casting" of others.

In episode 222, Becca chats with Caroline Himbert, a PhD and mountain athlete who has traversed thousands of miles across the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), the Continental Divide Trail (CDT), and the John Muir Trail (JMT). Caroline also made headlines in the endurance world by setting an unsupported JMT Fastest Known Time (FKT)—covering 220 miles in just 4 days, 4 hours, and 58 minutes. Fresh off a t...

In this episode, I’m stepping onto the other side of the mic as a guest on the Collective Creations Podcast with Halley Sherwood. This conversation originally aired on her show, and I’m so excited to share it here with you. Halley and I dive into my journey as a writer, podcaster, and outdoor enthusiast—from solo traveling across Europe and New Zealand to building a life rooted in creativity, comm...

Growth isn't always a smooth upward curve; it’s a series of momentum shifts that can feel as unsettling as they are exhilarating. In this episode, we explore the "friction" that occurs when your progress starts to challenge the status quo of your environment. We discuss how to distinguish between helpful feedback and external noise, the necessity of guarding your energy like a finite...

In this episode of The Blue Rose Podcast , I chat with Corina Montero , a cyclist and adventurer whose journey from Venezuela to Italy transformed her life through two wheels and a willingness to embrace the unknown. Corina shares how stepping into cycling with no expectations — and a bit of “ignorance” — became her greatest advantage. What started as curiosity evolved into bikepacking adventures,...

If you don't know it exists, you don't know if it excites you. We spend so much of our 20s feeling "unhappy" or "off-track," looking for answers in our phones or in the people we see every single day. But here’s the truth I’ve realized: You can’t think your way into a new life. You have to experience your way into one. In this episode, I’m sharing how a "book funk&...

Amy has learned to trust the quiet feeling that tells you when you’re no longer on the right path—and to follow where curiosity leads instead. In this episode, Amy, co-founder of Red Desert Trail Camps and Lift & Sprint, shares how listening to her intuition led her toward a life filled with adventure, entrepreneurship, and purpose. We talk about what it looks like to pivot when life takes you...

Making friends as an adult can feel surprisingly hard. In this episode we talk about how trying new things, following curiosity, and embracing a little whimsy can lead to unexpected joy, community, and new experiences. From sunrise splitboarding to a random coffee shop conversation that led to a run club, this episode explores why small acts of curiosity can change the direction of your life.

In this episode, I chat with Bri Sullivan, to explore what it really means to tinker with identity, motivation, and the many moving parts of life as an endurance athlete. Bri opens up about the highs and lows of performance culture, the pressure to constantly improve, and the ever-present challenge of burnout. But this isn’t just a story about running. It is about stepping back, picking up a piece...

The Blue Rose Podcast is evolving. For a long time, I thought you were here because I was "getting after it." I realize now you’re here because we’re all trying to figure out how to live a life that actually feels like our own. In this episode, we’re discussing the "Not Enough" gremlin that haunts high-achievers and why I’m finally letting go of the need to show off. If you’re...

In this episode, Becca Murphy sits down with Whitney and Amanda, co-founders of Bookish, a community-driven reading initiative redefining what it means to gather around books. Whitney, with her background in tech, and Amanda, rooted in visual merchandising, share how their unique skill sets merged to build something deeply meaningful. What began as a simple idea to foster literacy and connection i...

In this episode, we sit down with Janelle, the founder of Craft Club SLC. What started as one event with 15 attendees — a mix of friends and strangers — has grown into a space where women gather to create, connect, and build meaningful friendships through crafting. Janelle shares her journey from teaching and sales into entrepreneurship, what it felt like to quit her job, and how she turned a simp...

In this episode, Becca Murphy reflects on a moment when excitement turned into overwhelm. After being accepted into the Transcontinental Race, what began as curiosity and inspiration slowly became pressure, obligation, and doubt. Becca explores how external influence, identity, and momentum can cloud decision-making and how stepping away from noise, technology, and expectation helped her reconnect...

What if the only limits are the ones you accept? In this episode, I chat with Carlotta, a 20-year-old ultra cyclist who has completed the Triple Crown of mountain races — the Silk Road, Atlas, and Hellenic — and is currently cycling her way to Taiwan. Carlotta shares what it’s been like to ride to race start lines, race through remote mountain ranges, and immerse herself in new cultures along the...

Sami Sauri is a professional ultra endurance cyclist and multi-sport athlete who followed curiosity all the way from the streets of Barcelona to the world’s toughest races. In this episode, Sami shares her journey into ultra cycling, her recent victory at the Acrosandes race in Chile , and how she’s working to empower more women to step into ultra endurance sports. We talk about overcoming fear, e...

Ultra-distance bikepacking isn’t just a physical challenge, it’s a mental one. In this episode, Valentina Mancera shares her journey into bikepacking, from discovering the sport to racing some of the world’s most demanding ultra-distance events, including the Tour Divide and the Triple Crown of Ultras. Valentina opens up about quitting her job to pursue her passion, navigating fear and what it tru...

The New Year often comes with pressure to reinvent yourself, set big goals, and have everything figured out, but what if you’re exhausted instead? In this episode, Becca chats about the emotional weight that can come with the New Year, sharing honest reflections on burnout, comparison, uncertainty, and mental health. She challenges the idea that January must come with clarity or motivation and rem...

What if one bold decision could define your entire year? In this episode, Taylor Prokes —business partner of Jesse Itzler —breaks down how intentional planning, community, and The Big A## Calendar can help you finally follow through on your goals. Taylor introduces the concept of a misogi , a year-defining challenge that reshapes how you prioritize your time, energy, and ambitions, and shows how t...

This week I sit down with Kyla, an ultra runner, storyteller, and woman who is truly getting after life in her own way. We talk about everything from leaving the comfort of the known, to life in a travel trailer with her two pups, to taking risks that don’t always make sense on paper… but make sense in your soul. Kyla shares how she went from yoga to ultras, how community changes when you’re alway...