Ep: 101: The Summer Growth Series: Lessons from the Books That Have Shaped Me Through Running, Motherhood, and Life

Ep: 107: BONUS Episode! The Internet Wants Me to Stop Running in Midlife…Here’s Why I Won’t

Surprise! It’s a bonus episode! If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you’ve probably seen the headlines: Women over 40 should stop running. Running raises cortisol. Lift weights instead. Walking is enough. As both a family nurse practitioner and a 46-year-old marathon runner, I’m sharing why I refuse to give up the sport I love just because the internet tells me I should. In this episode, I talk about why running is about so much more than calories, body composition, or chasing a certain look. It’s about joy, mental health, resilience, community, confidence, and becoming the healthiest version of yourself. Yes, strength training matters. Yes, protein matters. But exercise shouldn’t only be about changing your body—it should also help you build a life you love. Whether you’re a lifelong runner, just getting started, or simply trying to find movement that makes you feel alive, I hope this conversation encourages you to tune out the fear and remember why you started moving in the first place. Because one day there will be a last run—but I don’t believe today is that day. Links & Resources: ⭐Donate to my fundraising page for the NYC Marathon, partnering with the Brave Like Gabe Foundation supporting rare cancer https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/filluptospillout [https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/filluptospillout]  ⭐Join my FREE Fill up to Spill out fitness community ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc74TcoQhCJL58jZKz2VOjtYzr7eJaIXNxCSAL17sJ8A05gFA/viewform?usp=sf_link⁠ [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc74TcoQhCJL58jZKz2VOjtYzr7eJaIXNxCSAL17sJ8A05gFA/viewform?usp=sf_link] ⭐️ My BODi affiliate link  https://shop.bodi.com/?code=socialladder_affiliate&ambassadorID=76c2732d-fd92-47c6-b629-1036f38a36e1 [https://shop.bodi.com/?code=socialladder_affiliate&ambassadorID=76c2732d-fd92-47c6-b629-1036f38a36e1] Use code ALLISONS8BODI to save an extra 15% ⭐️ Let’s connect on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/filluptospillout?igsh=MTRxcmdmaW14OWVteA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/filluptospillout?igsh=MTRxcmdmaW14OWVteA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] If you loved this episode, please share it with a friend and leave a review on Apple Podcasts—it helps more women like us stay strong and healthy for life! Thanks for listening! ~Allison

Ep: 106: Summer Growth Series – Fear Is Not the Boss of You

Fear keeps so many of us stuck—stuck in our comfort zones, stuck playing small, and stuck waiting until we feel “ready.” In this week’s Summer Growth Series, I’m sharing lessons from Fear Is Not the Boss of You by Jennifer Allwood and why courage always comes before confidence. In this episode, we talk about why confidence is built by taking action, how doing hard things changes who you become, and the many ways running has given me the courage to pursue bigger dreams—from marathons to podcasting, writing books, and stepping outside my comfort zone. If fear has been holding you back from taking the next step toward a goal, this episode is your reminder that you were made for more. Don’t let fear be the boss of you. In this episode, you’ll learn: * Why courage comes before confidence * How fear keeps us comfortable—but also keeps us stuck * The life-changing power of doing hard things * How running has built confidence that extends far beyond the finish line * A simple mindset shift to help you take your next brave step Links & Resources: ⭐Donate to my fundraising page for the NYC Marathon, partnering with the Brave Like Gabe Foundation supporting rare cancer https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/filluptospillout [https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/filluptospillout]  ⭐Join my FREE Fill up to Spill out fitness community ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc74TcoQhCJL58jZKz2VOjtYzr7eJaIXNxCSAL17sJ8A05gFA/viewform?usp=sf_link⁠ [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc74TcoQhCJL58jZKz2VOjtYzr7eJaIXNxCSAL17sJ8A05gFA/viewform?usp=sf_link] ⭐️ My BODi affiliate link  https://shop.bodi.com/?code=socialladder_affiliate&ambassadorID=76c2732d-fd92-47c6-b629-1036f38a36e1 [https://shop.bodi.com/?code=socialladder_affiliate&ambassadorID=76c2732d-fd92-47c6-b629-1036f38a36e1] Use code ALLISONS8BODI to save an extra 15% ⭐️ Let’s connect on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/filluptospillout?igsh=MTRxcmdmaW14OWVteA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/filluptospillout?igsh=MTRxcmdmaW14OWVteA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] If you loved this episode, please share it with a friend and leave a review on Apple Podcasts—it helps more women like us stay strong and healthy for life! Thanks for listening! ~Allison

Ep: 105: Summer Growth Series, featuring the book Dream Big

What if the dreams you’ve been carrying around for years are there for a reason? In this fourth episode of the Summer Growth Series, I’m sharing one of the books that gave me the courage to keep pursuing writing, podcasting, and the dreams God placed on my heart during one of the most uncertain seasons of life. Inspired by Bob Goff’s Dream Big, we explore three powerful questions: * Who are you? * Where are you? * What do you really want? We’ll talk about why clarity matters, why dreams require messy action, and how every big goal starts with an honest look at where you are today. I also share how this book helped inspire my own journey—from publishing my second book and launching this podcast to training for the NYC Marathon and dreaming about book number three. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure whether it’s too late to chase a dream, this episode is your reminder to start where you are and keep moving forward. In this episode, you’ll hear: * Why Dream Big became one of the most influential books in my personal growth journey * The three questions that can help you uncover your next big dream * Why specificity and action matter more than wishful thinking * How taking imperfect action changed the trajectory of my own life * Encouragement to stop settling and start pursuing what you were created to do Links & Resources: ⭐Donate to my fundraising page for the NYC Marathon, partnering with the Brave Like Gabe Foundation supporting rare cancer https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/filluptospillout [https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/filluptospillout]  ⭐Join my FREE Fill up to Spill out fitness community ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc74TcoQhCJL58jZKz2VOjtYzr7eJaIXNxCSAL17sJ8A05gFA/viewform?usp=sf_link⁠ [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc74TcoQhCJL58jZKz2VOjtYzr7eJaIXNxCSAL17sJ8A05gFA/viewform?usp=sf_link] ⭐️ Let’s connect on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/filluptospillout?igsh=MTRxcmdmaW14OWVteA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/filluptospillout?igsh=MTRxcmdmaW14OWVteA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] If you loved this episode, please share it with a friend and leave a review on Apple Podcasts—it helps more women like us stay strong and healthy for life! Thanks for listening! ~Allison

Ep: 104: Summer Growth Series: Featuring the book, Take Back Your Time

Welcome back to our Summer Growth Series! Today we’re diving into one of my favorite personal development books, Take Back Your Time by Christy Wright. This book challenged me to think differently about balance—not as equal hours in every area of life, but as a feeling of peace, fulfillment, and confidence in how we spend our time. In this episode, we talk about: • Why busy moms often feel out of balance • How to decide what matters most in this season • Creating a calendar that reflects your priorities • Protecting what matters through boundaries • Being present for the life you’ve worked hard to build This week’s challenge: Write down your top 5 priorities, look at your calendar, and ask yourself—does your schedule reflect what matters most? Links & Resources: ⭐Donate to my fundraising page for the NYC Marathon, partnering with the Brave Like Gabe Foundation supporting rare cancer https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/filluptospillout [https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/filluptospillout]  ⭐Join my FREE Fill up to Spill out fitness community ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc74TcoQhCJL58jZKz2VOjtYzr7eJaIXNxCSAL17sJ8A05gFA/viewform?usp=sf_link⁠ [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc74TcoQhCJL58jZKz2VOjtYzr7eJaIXNxCSAL17sJ8A05gFA/viewform?usp=sf_link] ⭐️ My BODi affiliate link  https://shop.bodi.com/?code=socialladder_affiliate&ambassadorID=76c2732d-fd92-47c6-b629-1036f38a36e1 [https://shop.bodi.com/?code=socialladder_affiliate&ambassadorID=76c2732d-fd92-47c6-b629-1036f38a36e1] Use code ALLISONS8BODI to save an extra 15% ⭐️ Let’s connect on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/filluptospillout?igsh=MTRxcmdmaW14OWVteA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/filluptospillout?igsh=MTRxcmdmaW14OWVteA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] If you loved this episode, please share it with a friend and leave a review on Apple Podcasts—it helps more women like us stay strong and healthy for life! Thanks for listening! ~Allison

Ep: 103: Summer Growth Series: I Hate Running and You Can Too

Welcome back to our Summer Growth Series, where we’re revisiting some of the books that have shaped my mindset around habits, goals, motherhood, and running over the last decade. This week we’re diving into one of my favorite little running books: I Hate Running and You Can Too: How to Get Started, Keep Going, and Make Sense of an Irrational Passion by Brendan Leonard. As this episode releases, I’m wrapping up Week 1 of training for the New York City Marathon—marathon number 8—and sharing a little behind-the-scenes of how I decided to approach training this time around. In this episode, we talk about: ● Why I decided to try a new marathon training approach for NYC ● The surprising truth that many runners don’t actually love running all the time ● Why walking doesn’t make you less of a runner ● Learning to embrace discomfort and do hard things ● The idea that we become runners simply by running ● Why success in running (and life) has to be defined on our own terms ● How running teaches discipline, patience, resilience, and mental toughness ● Why the race is never really the point—it’s who you become along the way If you’ve ever had a love/hate relationship with running, struggled with motivation, wondered if you’re too slow, or needed a reminder that growth often happens in the uncomfortable places, this episode is for you. Plus, I’m sharing a few of my favorite running books and podcasts if you’re looking for something new to add to your summer reading or listening list. And if you’d like to follow along with my NYC Marathon journey or support my fundraising efforts, you can find that link in the show notes. Thanks for being here and spending part of your week with me. Until next time friends—make time to fill your own cups today. Links & Resources: ⭐Donate to my fundraising page for the NYC Marathon, partnering with the Brave Like Gabe Foundation supporting rare cancer https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/filluptospillout [https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/filluptospillout]  ⭐Join my FREE Fill up to Spill out fitness community ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc74TcoQhCJL58jZKz2VOjtYzr7eJaIXNxCSAL17sJ8A05gFA/viewform?usp=sf_link⁠ [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc74TcoQhCJL58jZKz2VOjtYzr7eJaIXNxCSAL17sJ8A05gFA/viewform?usp=sf_link] ⭐️ My BODi affiliate link  https://shop.bodi.com/?code=socialladder_affiliate&ambassadorID=76c2732d-fd92-47c6-b629-1036f38a36e1 [https://shop.bodi.com/?code=socialladder_affiliate&ambassadorID=76c2732d-fd92-47c6-b629-1036f38a36e1] Use code ALLISONS8BODI to save an extra 15% ⭐️ Let’s connect on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/filluptospillout?igsh=MTRxcmdmaW14OWVteA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/filluptospillout?igsh=MTRxcmdmaW14OWVteA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]