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Welcome to Strong Girl Talk, where we dive into the latest in sports science, performance, and well-being—all with a focus on women and girls in sport. This week Molly and Sasha chat with Juliet Starrett, is a former whitewater rafting world champion, entrepreneur, bestselling co-author of Built to Move, athlete, and podcaster.
Before we dive in, do us a huge favor and make sure you give the podcast 5 stars and click follow:
Don’t forget to sign up for Shred Girls Weekend, May 31 at the Mansfield Outdoor Centre, which is Shred Girls Book 4 Launch at the Mansfield Outdoor Centre. Both Sasha & Molly will be there, alongside other Strong Girl Publishing authors. Additionally, we’ve partnered with For All Mothers for a Mom Forward Event as part of this event; you can sign up for the Mom Forward event here.
Women’s Sports Highlights:
The WNBA season is officially underway and we loved this announcement about ‘No Space for Hate’ - “a league-wide initiative to better protect players, preserve the spirit of the game, and affirm the values of our league.” The timing comes as the Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese interaction/foul situation this weekend and racial slurs from fans are under investigation.
Track and Field Season is in full swing and it’s hard to keep up with all the meets around the globe. There was another Diamond League last weekend, The Doha Diamond League. This weekend is the Rabat Diamond League, and South African 800m star who won the World Indoor Champs, Prudence Sekgodiso is racing! Grand Slam Track has already modified their next event, going from 3-days down to 2-days.
Next weekend UCI Mountain Bike XCC and XCO returns to Nové Město na Moravě. NSL and NWSL continue in North America. And we’re celebrating Isabella Holmgren winning the Durango-Durango Emakumeen Saria; as a multiple cyclocross, mountain bike winner, this is her first professional road win with the Lidl-Trek squad.
Juliet Starrett on Parenting, Movement + SO Much More
Sasha and Molly loved chatting with Juliet Starrett of The Ready State, a brand that helps everyday athletes enjoy better movement, agility, and strength — with less pain and more protection against injury. She is a best selling co-author of Built to Move, written with her husband Kelly Starrett. (We also love Juliet and Kelly’s books Becoming a Supple Leopard and Ready to Run.) Juliet and Kelly also co-host The Ready State podcast, which you can find on apple, spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Get ready for a great conversation with Juliet where we talk about parenting, movement & reimagining youth sport. Here are some the highlights and takeaways from this conversation:
* Movement is a Non-NegotiableJuliet shares how her family prioritized movement—not specific sports—by creating wide boundaries and letting her kids explore everything from ballet to water polo. The goal? Help kids fall in love with how they move, not what they do.
* Athletes and Creatives All Have BodiesThere’s no such thing as “just an athlete” or “just a creative”—everyone has a body that needs to move. Juliet breaks down this false binary and encourages parents to support physical activity for all kids, regardless of their interests.
* Let Kids Dabble—and Then DecideDabbling isn’t quitting. It’s a strategy for longevity. Juliet emphasizes the importance of helping kids try different activities, commit for a season, and then reflect on what fits best.
* Start the Day with MovementWhether it’s a walking school bus or simply opening the playgrounds before class, Juliet makes a strong case for why morning movement matters for learning, regulation, and long-term health.
* Parents Have Power (and Responsibility)From advocating for later school start times to being intentional about why your child is playing sport, Juliet urges parents to take the lead in creating positive sport experiences—and to repair missteps with honesty and care.
Tell us what knowledge nuggets you took from the conversation with Juliet Starrett!
Shred Girls Book 4 Drops Tuesday!
In Shred Girls: Lindsay and The Curse of Gemini Lakes, Lindsay, Ali and Jen are heading to a multi-sport camp in the mountains where they’ll ride bikes, swim, canoe and try out all new sports. But something strange is going on at Gemini Lake. It’s almost like the camp is… cursed!
As tensions rise and weird incidents multiply, the Shred Girls face their biggest challenge yet: Can they put aside their growing conflicts and work together to uncover the truth? With friendship tested and camp chaos mounting, they’ll need all their skills, courage, and teamwork to break the curse before Gemini Lakes is destroyed forever.
One summer. Three friends. An impossible challenge.
Will the Shred Girls save their camp, or will this be the worst summer of their lives?
Remember you can follow Molly and Sasha on Social Media including:
Molly - @mollyjhurford @stronggirlpublishing
Sasha - @SGollishRuns @Yellow_Running_Shoes
Listen, Subscribe, Rate + Review on Substack | Spotify | iTunes
Get full access to Strong Girl Society at stronggirl.substack.com/subscribe
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By Strong Girl PublishingWelcome to Strong Girl Talk, where we dive into the latest in sports science, performance, and well-being—all with a focus on women and girls in sport. This week Molly and Sasha chat with Juliet Starrett, is a former whitewater rafting world champion, entrepreneur, bestselling co-author of Built to Move, athlete, and podcaster.
Before we dive in, do us a huge favor and make sure you give the podcast 5 stars and click follow:
Don’t forget to sign up for Shred Girls Weekend, May 31 at the Mansfield Outdoor Centre, which is Shred Girls Book 4 Launch at the Mansfield Outdoor Centre. Both Sasha & Molly will be there, alongside other Strong Girl Publishing authors. Additionally, we’ve partnered with For All Mothers for a Mom Forward Event as part of this event; you can sign up for the Mom Forward event here.
Women’s Sports Highlights:
The WNBA season is officially underway and we loved this announcement about ‘No Space for Hate’ - “a league-wide initiative to better protect players, preserve the spirit of the game, and affirm the values of our league.” The timing comes as the Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese interaction/foul situation this weekend and racial slurs from fans are under investigation.
Track and Field Season is in full swing and it’s hard to keep up with all the meets around the globe. There was another Diamond League last weekend, The Doha Diamond League. This weekend is the Rabat Diamond League, and South African 800m star who won the World Indoor Champs, Prudence Sekgodiso is racing! Grand Slam Track has already modified their next event, going from 3-days down to 2-days.
Next weekend UCI Mountain Bike XCC and XCO returns to Nové Město na Moravě. NSL and NWSL continue in North America. And we’re celebrating Isabella Holmgren winning the Durango-Durango Emakumeen Saria; as a multiple cyclocross, mountain bike winner, this is her first professional road win with the Lidl-Trek squad.
Juliet Starrett on Parenting, Movement + SO Much More
Sasha and Molly loved chatting with Juliet Starrett of The Ready State, a brand that helps everyday athletes enjoy better movement, agility, and strength — with less pain and more protection against injury. She is a best selling co-author of Built to Move, written with her husband Kelly Starrett. (We also love Juliet and Kelly’s books Becoming a Supple Leopard and Ready to Run.) Juliet and Kelly also co-host The Ready State podcast, which you can find on apple, spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Get ready for a great conversation with Juliet where we talk about parenting, movement & reimagining youth sport. Here are some the highlights and takeaways from this conversation:
* Movement is a Non-NegotiableJuliet shares how her family prioritized movement—not specific sports—by creating wide boundaries and letting her kids explore everything from ballet to water polo. The goal? Help kids fall in love with how they move, not what they do.
* Athletes and Creatives All Have BodiesThere’s no such thing as “just an athlete” or “just a creative”—everyone has a body that needs to move. Juliet breaks down this false binary and encourages parents to support physical activity for all kids, regardless of their interests.
* Let Kids Dabble—and Then DecideDabbling isn’t quitting. It’s a strategy for longevity. Juliet emphasizes the importance of helping kids try different activities, commit for a season, and then reflect on what fits best.
* Start the Day with MovementWhether it’s a walking school bus or simply opening the playgrounds before class, Juliet makes a strong case for why morning movement matters for learning, regulation, and long-term health.
* Parents Have Power (and Responsibility)From advocating for later school start times to being intentional about why your child is playing sport, Juliet urges parents to take the lead in creating positive sport experiences—and to repair missteps with honesty and care.
Tell us what knowledge nuggets you took from the conversation with Juliet Starrett!
Shred Girls Book 4 Drops Tuesday!
In Shred Girls: Lindsay and The Curse of Gemini Lakes, Lindsay, Ali and Jen are heading to a multi-sport camp in the mountains where they’ll ride bikes, swim, canoe and try out all new sports. But something strange is going on at Gemini Lake. It’s almost like the camp is… cursed!
As tensions rise and weird incidents multiply, the Shred Girls face their biggest challenge yet: Can they put aside their growing conflicts and work together to uncover the truth? With friendship tested and camp chaos mounting, they’ll need all their skills, courage, and teamwork to break the curse before Gemini Lakes is destroyed forever.
One summer. Three friends. An impossible challenge.
Will the Shred Girls save their camp, or will this be the worst summer of their lives?
Remember you can follow Molly and Sasha on Social Media including:
Molly - @mollyjhurford @stronggirlpublishing
Sasha - @SGollishRuns @Yellow_Running_Shoes
Listen, Subscribe, Rate + Review on Substack | Spotify | iTunes
Get full access to Strong Girl Society at stronggirl.substack.com/subscribe