Joining the Resistance

Amy Floyd: Beekeeping, Van Life, and Learning to Try

Allie chats with Amy Floyd, beekeeper and owner of Honey Wagon Apiaries, about her journey from wildlife conservation student to full-time beekeeper, years spent living out of a self-converted van, and what she's learned from her grandpa's "go do the thing" outlook. If you've ever held back from something because you were scared of not succeeding, this one's your permission slip to try anyway.

From Overlooked to Unstoppable with Chanel Maestes

In this episode, Chanel Maestas opens up about growing up feeling overlooked, battling body image struggles, and learning to replace self-doubt with strength. Together we talk about friendship, motherhood, community, pursuing difficult goals, and why confidence comes from choosing to do hard things—not from looking a certain way. Whether you're navigating a new season of life, searching for your people, or simply need the reminder that you're stronger than you think, this conversation will leave you feeling encouraged to take the next brave step.

Joining the Resistance

How did a book about the French Resistance turn into a lesson on personal values, endurance running, and living authentically? Honestly, I'm not entirely sure—but somehow it all connects. In this solo episode, I explore the boxes we put ourselves in, the rules we follow without questioning, and the freedom that comes from realizing life isn't one-size-fits-all. Plus, I'll walk you through a few exercises to help identify your own values and create a personal mission statement.

Just Get to the Next Aid Station | Jen Kulich

She eloped on a 14,000-ft peak in her wedding dress. Two years later, she ran 250 miles straight through the desert. This week Allie talks with Jennifer Kulich — software engineer turned ultrarunner — about her journey to finishing Cocodona 250, one of trail running's toughest races. Jen opens up about the DNF right before training began, the mental tricks that got her through 2 a.m. lows on the trail, hallucinating near the finish, and a garbage truck that almost ended things feet from the finish line. A real conversation about chasing goals that scare you, failing along the way, and finding out what you're actually capable of.

What Really Matters with Sarah Albertson

From preschool friends to mothers raising families of their own, Allie and Sarah take a trip down memory lane while exploring some of life's biggest lessons. Sarah opens up about the summer that changed her confidence, the relationship that became her marriage, her struggles with anxiety, and the profound experience of reconnecting with and losing her father. Filled with laughter, nostalgia, and honest reflection, this conversation is a reminder that growth often comes through life's unexpected challenges.