The Blue Rose Podcast

Stepping into mountain sports can feel intimidating, but progress rarely comes from taking yourself too seriously.

In this episode, Becca chats with Beth Lopez, who shares her transition from beginner skier to confident backcountry enthusiast. Beth breaks down why preserving a sense of play is the ultimate tool for overcoming fear on steep terrain, how female mentorship accelerates skill development, and what it looks like to embrace femininity in historically male-dominated spaces. We also chat about avalanche safety, the Chuting Gallery and actionable strategies for building an inclusive, supportive community in the outdoors.

What happens when you step up to a starting line that deeply terrifies you? In this solo debrief, Becca takes us through the highs + lows, and midnight hours of completing her first 100-mile ultra. Beyond the logistics, training, and race-day fuel, this episode explores the internal shift that happens when you refuse to let self-doubt make the final call.

From breaking down overwhelming miles into single steps to learning how to trust your preparation when night falls on the trail, Becca shares an honest look at what running 100 miles actually demands—and why seeking out hard things is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. Tune in for practical takeaways on resilience, the power of community, and proof that you are far more capable than you think.

• In this episode, Sarah Foran shares her journey from ultra running to community building through women-focused cycling and running groups in Salt Lake City.

She discusses overcoming barriers in endurance sports, the birth of Women’s Wednesday Adventure Pedals (WWAP), and how embracing silliness, consistency, and structure can break down hurdles for women in athletics. From navigating mental health and self-motivation to building inclusive, accessible outdoor spaces, Sarah shares how women can accomplish hard things together through community over competition

In this episode Becca unpacks her journey self-training for a 100-mile race. In this episode, she breaks down why she didn't hiring a coach, how she designed her own training plan using books like Training Essentials for Ultrarunning, and how she built massive endurance through back-to-back long runs.

From navigating double-sickness and letting secondary habits slide, to managing nutrition and staying fresh for race day, Becca shares practical insights and mindsets to help you tackle your own monumental goals.

When initial excitement wears off and you are left with endless miles or endless work, how do you actually keep going?

In this episode, I chat with Savannah Schuring, a long-distance hiker, researcher, and author who has logged over 20,000 miles on trails across the U.S. Savannah pairs her own deep lived experience with qualitative research from nearly 100 interviews with thru-hikers to examine how endurance, motivation, and trail community shift under sustained pressure. We dive into the psychology of long-term persistence, why solo adventures rebuild self-perception, how trail families pull us through dark moments, and how to navigate the messy process of reintegrating into everyday life after a massive physical feat.

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Between the Miles: Inside the Minds of Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers

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What happens when you choose to step completely outside your comfort zone and pursue a goal that scares you? In this episode, we tackle the massive mental and physical shifts that come with training for and completing an Ironman 70.3. From the initial spark of motivation to navigating the inevitable race-day curveballs, we explore how embracing the "hard moments" reshapes our perspective on what is possible.

But doing hard things isn’t just a solo endeavor—it creates a ripple effect. When we choose to push our limits, we implicitly give the people around us permission to expand their own boundaries. Tune in for a raw reflection on race day logistics, the power of an uplifting community, the freedom of pivoting your goals, and why you should always choose to do the hard things entirely for yourself.

Hormones are like Mariah Carey—they’re dramatic."

In this episode we are stripping away the generic medical advice and getting completely honest about women's health. Board-certified physician assistant and functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner Danielle Kepics joins the show to break down how everything from hormonal birth control and casual drinking to our inability to just sit still impacts our endocrine systems.

Danielle shares her "Foundations of Women's Health" framework, exposing the real connection between chronic stress, gut health, and hormonal chaos. If you are an active woman trying to balance intense training with life, only to find yourself burnt out, sleepless, and struggling to recover, this deep dive is your wake-up call.

In this episode, we unpack:

• The real, often un-discussed impact of hormonal birth control on your body's natural chemistry.

• The "Stress Bucket" theory and why your partner is probably much better at actual recovery than you are.

• Why cutting out alcohol for 90 days might be the ultimate lever for your metabolic and sleep health.

• The massive difference between working out for longevity versus burning your body to the ground.

• Navigating the current noise around GLP-1 medications and bone health.

Resources Mentioned:

• Beyond the Pill by Dr. Jolene Brighten

• Breath by James Nestor

• Connect with Danielle on Instagram: @DanielleKepics

We often think of boundaries as walls that keep things out, but what if they are actually the framework that sets our creativity and freedom free? In this episode of The Blue Rose Podcast, we’re diving deep into the paradox of constraints. From learning the art of the intentional "no" to color-coding your calendar for mental clarity, we explore how structure can actually reduce overwhelm and protect your precious creative energy. Whether you’re trying to balance a demanding career, intense personal projects, or simply trying to carve out a slow morning for yourself, this conversation offers practical, flexible strategies to help you make plans with yourself—and actually stick to them.

What happens when you stop trying to force your life into boxes that don't actually fit?

In this episode, Becca chats with Derya to explore what it actually means to live in alignment and build a bold life. We break down the pressure around constant productivity, navigate the anxious itch to always "do more," and dive into the journey of unlearning patriarchal timelines. Derya shares how unexpected, serendipitous connections can reshape our entire community, why nature calls us back to ourselves, and why another woman's success is never a threat to your own momentum. If you are a high-achiever looking to shift from competition to deep, authentic support, this conversation is for you.

Becca shares a personal reflection on the importance of having a plan B in life and career, emphasizing flexibility, curiosity, and resilience. She discusses how embracing multiple interests and being prepared to pivot can lead to unexpected and fulfilling opportunities.

key topics

• The importance of having a plan B in life and career
• How curiosity and exploring multiple interests build resilience
• Examples of pivoting in personal and professional life
• The mindset shift from failure to opportunity
• Strategies for diversifying identity and skills