Podcast Episodes

Feisty Women’s Performance Podcast

Science-based health over hype | Hosted by Dr. Erin Ayala

Dr. Erin Ayala has partnered with Feisty Media to host their Women's Performance podcast, which relaunched in early 2026.

Each episode brings candid conversations with thought leaders and researchers who are known for evidence-based work in health and performance. We're here to make complex women's health topics accessible, call out outdated narratives, and cut through the noise with sustainable strategies for women who want to stay active and healthy throughout their lives.

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Podcast Appearances

  • another mother runner podcast

    Another Mother Runner

    Mental Training + Race Preparation with Dr. Erin Ayala

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  • Tough Girl Podcast with Dr. Erin Ayala

    Tough Girl Podcast

    Dr. Erin Ayala – Psychologist, Mental Performance Coach & Endurance Athlete

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  • Pocket Snacks with Eden Morris

    Pocket Snacks with Eden Morris

    The Athlete's Mindset: Body Image and Psychological Well-being with Dr. Erin Ayala

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  • Hit Play Not Pause (Ep 259)

    Why Rest Feels Hard: Midlife Training, Anxiety & Identity

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  • Endurance Eats with Alex Larson - 28

    Race-Day Nerves, Self-Talk & Confidence: Sports Psychology with Dr. Erin Ayala

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  • Hit Play Not Pause (Ep 254)

    Is It Burnout or Perimenopause? How to Tell (and What to Do About It) with Erin Ayala, PhD

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  • sport mind podcast with Dr. Erin Ayala

    SportMind - September 2025

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  • low tide boyz a swimrun podcast

    Low Tide Boyz-a SwimRun Podcast - September 2025

    Strategies for the Other Side of the Mountain Top

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  • another mother runner podcast

    Another Mother Runner - September 2025

    Coming back from a Traumatic Injury: Coach Jen’s Story

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  • Promotional image for a podcast episode titled "Brain Power: Episode 4" featuring Laura Best, PhD, on anti-aging for the brain. The image includes hosts Sara Gross, PhD, and Erin Ayala, PhD, with their photos on a colorful background.

    Women's Performance - May 2025

    Brain Power: Anti-aging for your brain with Laura Best, PhD

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  • Podcast cover image titled "Brain Power, Episode 3: Kat Boere – Overcoming Brain Fog and Fatigue." Features three smiling women against a colorful abstract background, with text indicating hosts Sara Gross and Erin Ayala from the Feisty Women's Performance Podcast.

    Women's Performance - May 2025

    Brain power: Overcoming brain fog and fatigue with Kat Boere

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  • Podcast episode cover titled 'Brain Power,' featuring Dr. Carla DiGirolamo discussing brain health for longevity. Hosted by Sara Gross and Erin Ayala. Includes a colorful abstract background with images of three women.

    Women's Performance - April 2025

    Brain Power: Optimizing brain health for longevity with Dr. Carla DiGirolamo

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  • Promotional image for "Brain Power" podcast episode 1 featuring Jill Colangelo. Includes text about the impact of stress on brain and body, hosted by Sara Gross and Erin Ayala. Vibrant abstract background with three people smiling.

    Women's Performance - April 2025

    Brain power: The real impact of stress on your brain and body with Jill Colangelo, PhD

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  • A woman in a red cap and running gear smiling outdoors, with text about a sport psychologist discussing perfectionism and runners. The image also features logos and designs related to the topic.

    Another Mother Runner - February 2025

    A sport psychologist on perfectionism + runners

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  • Two cyclists with bikes, holding microphones, smiling in front of a wall with 'Consummate Athlete' text.

    Consummate Athlete Podcast - February 2025

    How to actually do mental training

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  • Roadman Cycling Podcast cover art featuring a smiling cyclist wearing a helmet and sunglasses, with a purple background showing a road. Text above reads "Roadman Cycling Podcast with Anthony Walsh."

    The Roadman Cycling Podcast - January 2025

    How to build mental confidence for endurance athletes

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  • Logo reading 'Hear Her Sports' on a red background.

    Hear Her Sports - January 2025

    Show up as the best version of yourself

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  • Collage featuring a motivational quote about injury recovery from athlete and sport psychologist Erin Ayala, Ph.D., with images showing Ayala running and another person cycling. The quote emphasizes opportunities for improvement during rehabilitation. The imagery includes a logo for the brand 'Another Mother Runner.'

    Another Mother Runner - December 2024

    A sports psychologist on dealing with running injuries

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  • "Sturdy Girl Episode 51" text logo with bold, colorful typography on a white background.

    Sturdy Girl - December 2024

    Exploring embodiment: It goes beyond just body image

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  • A promotional graphic for the podcast 'Tucker Center Talks' featuring the topic of Dr. Erin Ayala's research on sport psychology, gender diverse athletes, and competitive cycling. The image includes a photo of a woman sitting casually in an armchair and text highlighting the discussion on advancing mental health strategies in sports. Logos for the University of Minnesota School of Kinesiology and the Tucker Center are present.

    Tucker Center Talks - January 2025

    Implementing change for women and non-binary athletes

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  • Person with brown hair wearing a black shirt on a gradient background with text "Wow, this is a useful episode!" and "If We Were Riding, A Triathlon-ish Podcast" logo at the bottom with the word "Feisty."

    If We Were Riding - November 2024

    WOW, This is a useful episode!

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  • A person lying on the ground at a race finish line, wearing a cap and sports attire, with someone else in a yellow shirt attending to them. Text reads "Dealing with Post-Race Letdown—And What's Next?" Logo for "If We Were Riding: A Triathlon-ish Podcast" and "Feisty" branding are visible.

    Feisty Triathlon - November 2024

    Dealing with the post-race letdown—and what’s next?

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  • Podcast cover "Hit Play Not Pause" featuring Erin Ayala, PhD, with text "Time to Unlearn the Bullsh*t." Host: Selene Yeager.

    Hit Play Not Pause - October 2024

    Time to unlearn the buillsh*t

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  • Woman wearing pink helmet and sunglasses with text "Femme Cyclist Podcast with Kristen Bonkoski" on a pink background

    Femme Cyclist Podcast - October 2024

    Mental tools to transform your cycling experience

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  • "Everyday Athlete Podcast Network" logo with a microphone graphic and red, black, and white circular design.

    Everyday Athlete Podcast - October 2024

    Unlocking mental strength for peak performance

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  • Sturdy Girl Podcast logo with the text "Strength Not Size" on an orange background.

    Sturdy Girl - September 2024

    How to build mental resilience and embrace body confidence

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  • Logo with text 'Just Figure It Out' and microphone icon

    Ju$t Figure It Out - September 2024

    Why — It’s your compass

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  • Podcast logo for 'The Running Rules' featuring a footprint design and a runner, with text "with Alan Ladd" on a green background.

    The Running Rules Podcast - August 2024

    How to stay mentally strong during training and races

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  • Logo featuring animated faces of a man and woman, with icons of a banana, avocado, stopwatch, energy bar, sneaker, and dumbbell, surrounded by the text 'Inside Sports Nutrition.'

    Inside Sports Nutrition - June 2024

    Injury recovery

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  • Podcast episode cover featuring a cyclist promoting "Making Shift Happen Podcast" Episode 132 titled "How to Identify and Manage Burnout" with Dr. Erin Ayala.

    Making Shift Happen - August 2023

    How to identify and manage burnout

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  • Podcast cover for 'Real Fit with Pam Moore' Episode 57, featuring text about self-compassion and athletic performance with Erin Ayala, alongside an image of a smiling woman with long hair.

    Real Fit with Pam Moore - July 2023

    How self-compassion can unleash your speediest, strongest athletic performance (and improve your mental health)

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  • Woman in a dark hoodie smiling with "Jen Up Feed Your Life" logo on a colorful background.

    JenUp podcast - June 2023

    ADHD in endurance sports, burnout, and depression

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  • Colorful promotional image for "Feisty Women's Performance Podcast" featuring a smiling woman wearing a tank top with sunglasses on her head. Text includes "with Sara Gross" and "A Feisty original." Background has pink and purple abstract shapes.

    Women's Performance - March 2023

    Actions, thoughts, and feelings that athletes need in order to maximize their performance and mental health

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  • Image showing a pair of athletic shoes and a pair of dress shoes side by side on a wooden floor with the text 'Madam Athlete' in bold above the shoes.

    Madam Athlete - May 2022

    Fighting injustice with paralympic skier Staci Mannella

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  • Illustration of a sword with a round head wearing headphones, a red background, and the words "Sparta Chicks" on the blade.

    Sparta Chicks Radio: November 2021

    Values, mental health, and redefining self-care

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  • Dual image of two athletes participating in different races; one running with a race bib and the other cycling. The image promotes a podcast episode titled 'How to Cope with Post-Race Blues' by AMR Trains.

    Another Mother Runner - November 2021

    How to cope with post-race blues

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  • Podcast promotional image featuring a smartphone displaying a woman's photo with the text "Dr. Erin Ayala". The background is green with podcast details "Episode #55: A New Approach to Athlete Wellness - What the Science Says" and "me&my health up Podcast". Icons indicate availability on various platforms.

    Health Up - June 2021

    A new approach to athlete wellness

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  • Girls Gone Gravel - March 2021

    Name it! Mansplaining and how to identify microaggressions

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  • Her Next Play Power Chat Podcast cover with logo and soundwave graphic.

    Her Next Play - May 2020

    Mental health and athletes

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