Rise Resolute Podcast

Connect and Rise with Tonya Bradley, runner (and current participant in ARC Active Resolute Connected @activeresoluteconnected), Lupus patient and Lupus awareness advocate, health equity advocate and racial justice advocate. Tonya shares her inspiring story of being diagnosed with Lupus and hitting rock-bottom with her health.  She explains how running has helped her physical and mental health and encourages us all to look for the joy in each day. She describes the value of self care and how it allows us to seek happiness in our lives. We can prioritize our own happiness by refusing to give anyone room to disrespect our joy. Tonya shares that “sewing and reaping do not occur in the sane season.” There’s a reason for the season you’re in. Be gentle with yourself. Give yourself room to fail,  thereby giving yourself room to grow.

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Connect and Rise with Emily Durgin, professional distance runner for Under Armour. Emily shares her running journey and her awesome insight and how to persevere despite struggles and difficulties. She reminds us that sometimes looking at the big picture (rather than getting distracted by the little or big stumbling blocks in each day) can be important to our success. And when the bad days come, you are the one who gets to decide how long they last. You don’t have to prove anything to anyone else. Celebrate your own successes and also remember to celebrate the successes of your fellow women. Together we are stronger.

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Connect and Rise with MJ Smith, 48 time half marathoner, Military Officer in the US Air Force, mom and Founder of Temple Running.  MJ shares her running journey and how running has given her the mental toolkit to "dig deep and get it done" in times of struggle or challenge.  MJ also reminds us to run our own race both on the pavement and in life.  When we compare ourselves to others we are not using our energy productively.  Instead, we should shift that energy into the constant improvement of ourselves. No matter where you are in your life journey or your running journey, keep going, keep challenging yourself, and don’t forget to be kind to yourself also. 

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Connect and Rise with Tina, Breast Cancer Survivor, runner and podcast host. Tina discusses her Cancer journey and shares incredible insight on how our most profound struggles can cause us to wake up and truly live. Tina encourages us to see the value of looking inward and asking ourselves what matters in our lives and also what purpose we are meant to fulfill. She reminds us to focus on the way we talk to ourselves. Tina is committed to connecting and supporting women who are battling Cancer on her podcast. She is an incredible advocate for Breast Cancer research. She also reminds us that exercise is one of the most powerful ways to prevent the reoccurrence of Breast Cancer. Be inspired by Tina’s powerful words: (after Cancer I realized) “I couldn’t imagine spending one more day doing something that is not meaningful.” Something painful can be turned into a purpose. Breathe. God is with you. 

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Connect and rise with Avery, lover of running and good food. ARC mentor. Avery shares how running brought her through so much including the heartbreaking loss of her mother. She speaks powerfully about the positive affect we as women can have on each other. Avery reminds us of the importance of opening up to share our fragile parts (which doesn’t  mean we aren’t also very strong) and the incredible impact it can have on our lives. It’s okay to lean on each other. That’s what we are built for. In turn, when we are compassionate to others who show us their true selves, the love and light comes back to us. 

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Connect and Rise with Nattalyee, ultra marathoner and performer based in NYC who is currently creating a documentary called “The Race Against Race,” aimed at normalizing black runners. Nattalyee shares her very personal journey including finding running after she got sober and how running has changed her life. She also shares how she is processing the loss of her mother due to complications from COVID-19 in December of 2020 and how she pours her soul into peaceful protests in NYC, using her voice to uplift others.  Nattalyee reminds each of us that if you put your heart into running it can transform your body, mind and soul.

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Connect and Rise with Chloe Hansel, collegiate track and cross country athlete at UC Berkley.  Chloe describes how we can all use radical acceptance to navigate these uncertain times.  We have to radically accept the things we cannot change and embrace those we can.  When we focus on the things within our control: our attitude, our effort, or ability to pivot and grow, any struggle we are going through really becomes more manageable.  Changing your attitude when you can’t control things can make all the difference. Chloe also discusses the importance of embracing our own beauty and being confident in who we are as individuals.  We are often so hard on ourselves and don't show ourselves the love and compassion we show others.  Find out how you can ask yourself an "empowering question" to set the tone for your day and remember when you struggle that “hardships prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” 

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Connect and Rise with Pilar Arthur-Snead, Certified Run Coach, Certified Personal Trainer and seven-time marathoner. Be inspired by her story of deciding to start running in her 40s. Pilar describes how each stage of her growth as a runner took her to a new level of empowerment. Also find out how the “lessons we learn on the pavement can be applied to any struggle we face in life.”Pilar also shares incredible insight coming from her background in theology and Buddhism. We discuss what it means to know yourself, the power of community and the value of remembering one of the most important things running through the hearts of all of us, despite how many outward and inward differences we may have. Don’t miss this episode and the opportunity to remind yourself of the beauty and power you hold within. 

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Connect and Rise with Kelly Davis Martin who is on the Wellcoaches School of Coaching faculty, serves on the Harvard Institute of Coaching Advisory Board and is an ultra runner, coach, running magazine author, mom and wife.  Kelly shares some of her journey, including how her most challenging experiences shaped her into the person she is today. When we go through difficult times, it’s important to remember that life is always preparing us for what is to come. We discuss the power of asking ourselves what we are teaching our children through the way we live our lives and the value of leading with self compassion and self kindness. Our internal dialogue matters and what we do in this moment to show compassion to ourselves (letting go of what used to work because it may not work today) makes a difference in our overall quality of life. Be kinder to yourself and as a result it will spill over to others. Find why Kelly says: “I learned to be kinder as I suffered” and how her words can help you tap into that kindness now. Ultimately, being compassionate and kind with ourselves takes us from surviving to thriving. 

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Connect and Rise with Becki Spellman, 4-time Olympic Trials Qualifier for the Marathon, coach, wife and mom.  Becki shares her running journey and her personal story of struggling with depression after becoming a mother.  Find out more about her turning point when she realized that the tools she needed to navigate hard times were already insider her.  Becki also poignantly discusses the lasting value of helping our fellow women to rise.  If we practice kindness with others, they often send it right back. 

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