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Another Mother Runner

A family of two podcasts to get (+ keep) you running without losing your family, friends, job, or sanity! More than 1,000 (!) back episodes to enjoy.

Every Friday on the original show (launched in 2011), host Sarah Bowen Shea, a mom of three and veteran of 14 marathons, is joined by a rotating cast of co-hosts and often a guest expert to discuss topics ranging from how to reach a big race goal to finding your athletic happy place, and everything in between. Training, nutrition, motivation, mental toughness, TMI issues: This ~hour-long show covers it all (and then some!).

Every Tuesday, Miles of Books drops, alternating Ellison Weist chatting fiction one week with Sarah Bowen Shea and non-fiction with Coach Liz Waterstraat and Sarah the next. In about 30 minutes, the hosts entice and entertain you with plot descriptions and pearls of training (and life!) advice to guide you to your next great reads.

Both shows are witty and conversational, making them great running partners because the AMR gals do all the talking—even on the uphills!

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Mental Training + Race Preparation with Dr. Erin Ayala Apr 10, 2026

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Whether you’re taking on your first 10K or about to run Boston, this episode offers practical, insightful advice from guest Erin Ayala, Ph.D., a Minneapolis-based sport psychologist and host of Feisty Women’s Performance podcast. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, Erin shares:

the value of “scary, joyful, and new” challenges;
real-world suggestions for getting your brain on board w/ training;
a gut-wrenching tale of a recent race going sideways;
a 21st-century option for creating a vision board; and,
the importance of feeling all the feels post-race.

Before Erin hops on around 07:10, Coach Liz and Sarah reveal how they approach workouts while on vacation. Hydration bonus: Chug every time Erin includes a rhyme in a response!

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Miles of Books: Three Novels That Explore Women's Lives Apr 07, 2026

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In this episode of Miles of Books, Sarah and Ellison discuss three novels that each explore women’s lives, family roles, and the complicated ways mothers shape their children’s worlds. From the feminist awakening at the center of Meet the Newmans, to the fallout of desire and family upheaval in Lake Effect, to a fresh reimagining of Cinderella in Lady Tremaine, this conversation is full of sharp insights, lively plot setup, and plenty of reasons to add these books to your list.

Books discussed:

Meet the Newmans by Jennifer Niven
Lake Effect by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney
Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser

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Menopause + Active Women with Selene Yeager Apr 03, 2026

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Calling all 40+ women: This is a must-listen episode! The guest is Selene Yeager, host of the popular menopause-focused podcast called Hit Play Not Pause. Selene is the longtime health and science journalist who co-authored ROAR and Next Level with Dr. Stacy Sims. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, Selene discusses:

why a long run can exacerbate night sweats;
the in’s and out’s of hormone therapy;
dietary ways to possibly mitigate menopausal symptoms;
realistic, actionable ways to strength train; and,
how to keep running through midlife.

Selene joins the show around 8:25, after Tish talks about her recent “super-secret marathon” and Sarah shares that a 26.2 isn’t going to be part of her 2026. (Psst: This episode kicks off a month of Feisty crossover episodes.)

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Miles of Books: The Way of Excellence with Coach Liz Waterstraat Mar 31, 2026

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This week, Sarah Bowen Shea is joined by Coach Liz Waterstraat for a conversation about one nonfiction title: The Way of Excellence by Brad Stulberg. The two talk about how excellence feels more like ease than strain, why values matter, and how curiosity, discipline, and reflection can help athletes, leaders, parents, and anyone else move toward growth.

Liz also shares why this personal-development book stands out from the pack—and why it’s worth the read.

The Way of Excellence by Brad Stulberg

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Jumpstart Your Running! with Jen Harrison and Erin Haugen, Ph.D Mar 27, 2026

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Anyone looking to kickstart her running habit—or begin a new one—will appreciate this episode featuring Jennifer Harrison, a veteran endurance coach and accomplished triathlete, and sport psychologist Erin Haugen, Ph.D. Along with the hosting duo of Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, they discuss:

how adding walks into your run can re-ignite joy
the natural ebb and flow of exercising
getting over the fear of re-injury
ways to shed the dread of a run
that your “why” doesn’t need to be a deep, meaningful thing

Before Coach Jen joins around 8:40, the hosts also enjoy a quick catch-up on work (Amanda) and family (Sarah).

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Miles of Books: Four Novels Written by Women Mar 24, 2026

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Your favorite book-recommendation podcast is back! Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist kick things off by talking about four novels from women writers, including a buzzy one Sarah enjoyed listening to on her runs.

The Elopement: Gill Hornby
Kin: Tayari Jones
Good People: Patmeena Sabit
Murder Bimbo: Rebecca Novack

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The Return of Our Podcasts + the Power of Community Mar 20, 2026

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Yes, we’re BACK!

Thanks to a merger with Feisty Media, this episode kicks off the return of Another Mother Runner (both the podcasts and the company!). In this live relaunch episode, hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Britany Williams are joined by AMR co-founder Dimity McDowell and Sara Gross, founder and CEO of Feisty.

Recorded in front of a lively audience at the Portland Running Company, the quartet discusses the myriad ways community matters, especially for active women—and they pull back the curtain on how these two women-centric, sporty brands joined forces.

This show is a production of Another Mother Runner and Feisty Media. Learn more about Feisty—their community, other shows, workshops, and events, including FeistyFest.

Episode resources:

Feisty: feisty.co

FeistyFest: feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/

2025 End-of-Year Co-Host Conversations, Pt. 2 Dec 19, 2025

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Three co-hosts sit down and share in this second installment of this annual tradition-episode: Molly Williams, Tish Hamilton, and the OG herself, Dimity McDowell. Along with host Sarah Bowen Shea, each gal shares her 2025 physical pursuits—as well as their plans for 2026. There is also the detailed background of the AMR origin story, plus laughter and tears remembering past episodes (hello, Chris McDougall and his “ass!”) and in-person AMR adventures.

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Miles of Books: Four Novels + Two "Riveting" True Tales Dec 16, 2025

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Anyone looking for books to delve into during the holidays, look (and listen!) no further: Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist serve up four compelling new novels—including one they both found exquisitely crafted—plus two non-fiction books they won’t soon forget.

The books the hosting duo recommends:
Heart of the Lover: Lily King
The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny: Kiran Desai
The Ten Year Affair: Erin Somers
Flesh: David Szalay
A Marriage at Sea: Sophie Elmhirst
Empire of Pain: Patrick Radden Keefe

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2025 End-of-Year Co-Host Conversations, Pt. 1 Dec 12, 2025

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Whether the co-hosts feel like old friends or total strangers (welcome, new listeners!), you’ll enjoy hearing what they’ve been up to athletically this year—and what they’ve got in store for 2026. The co-hosts chatting with host Sarah Bowen Shea in this ep are: Coach Liz Waterstraat, Ellison Weist, Amanda Loudin, and Britany Williams. There are also some laughter- and tear-inducing reminisces of past episodes and IRL AMR adventures.

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