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Mind Over Mountain

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From the bestselling author of Wild and co-host of the beloved Dear Sugars podcast, Cheryl Strayed returns with a new kind of journey.

In Mind Over Mountain with Cheryl Strayed, Cheryl sits down with athletes and adventurers from the most high-adrenaline corners of the world (climbers, surfers, ultramarathoners and more) to discuss the inner landscapes that inspired these extraordinary feats, and give advice to listeners on how they too can face seemingly insurmountable moments in their own lives.

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  • 24 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 52 min
  • English

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  • April 16 · 46 min

    Alone at Sea: Sarah Outen on Isolation, Survival, and Inner Strength

    For Sarah Outen, adventure has meant rowing across oceans alone and navigating some of the most remote places on earth. She joins Cheryl to reflect on the risks she’s taken, the failures she’s faced, and the resilience she’s built along the way. Together, they explore endurance, self-trust, and the question at the heart of every journey: what are you really searching for? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • April 9 · 55 min

    Speed, Risk, and Self-Trust with Katherine Legge

    Cheryl talks with racing legend Katherine Legge about discipline, focus, and the mental strength required to compete at the highest level of racing. Katherine reflects on setbacks, persistence, and carving out space in a male-dominated sport. Together, they explore what it means to hold your ground, even when everything is pushing against you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • April 2 · 1 hr 5 min

    The Audacity of Vulnerability with Abby Wambach

    Soccer icon Abby Wambach joins Cheryl Strayed to explore the inner life behind extraordinary achievement. Abby reflects on the relentless drive that fueled her legendary career, the complicated relationship between success and self-worth, and the emotional journey of redefining identity after elite sports. Together, they discuss grief, sobriety, partnership, and what it means to live with both humility and audacity. The episode ultimately asks a powerful question: how do we measure a meaningful life once the medals are won? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • March 26 · 56 min

    Be So Good They Can't Ignore You: Sarah Spain on Persistence

    Sarah Spain joins Cheryl for a conversation about nonlinear careers, unexpected pivots, and trusting that the path will reveal itself to you. From comedy to ESPN, Sarah reflects on saying yes before she felt ready and what happened next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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