In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Tri This, host Chris Stafford sits down with amateur triathlete Kirstin Lauritzen to explore how the sport of triathlon became a lifeline as she navigated the emotional journey of miscarriage, healing, and rebuilding her sense of strength. With honesty and courage, Kirstin opens up about the moment her world shifted, how grief reshaped her goals, and why endurance sports offered the structure, resilience, and community she needed most. Listeners will hear how swimming, cycling, and running helped Kirstin reconnect with her body, reclaim her confidence, and rediscover joy through training. She shares practical insights on mental health, the power of movement during trauma recovery, the importance of supportive coaching, and how setting athletic goals created a path forward during one of the hardest chapters of her life. Whether you’re an athlete, someone coping with loss, or a listener drawn to raw and inspiring stories of perseverance, this episode offers comfort, relatability, and hope. Kirstin’s journey reminds us that triathlon is more than a sport—it can be a source of healing, empowerment, and community.

Keywords: triathlon, miscarriage recovery, women in sport, mental health, athlete wellness, healing through sport, endurance training, amateur triathlete, Tri This podcast, Chris Stafford, resilience, women’s health, emotional healing, fitness motivation, life after loss

Tri This, hosted by Dr Kristin Lauritzen, is part of the Women Unscripted podcast network (formerly WiSP Sports) founded in 2012 by Chris Stafford, which has more than 1700 episodes from around the world of women’s sport and the arts. We have covered every sport and all the issues around women in sport. We have interviewed hundreds of athletes and several of them have hosted our shows over the years. Subscribe and download Women Unscripted for free access to our extensive archive library.

In this first episode of the Tri This podcast,amateur triathlete Kirstin Lauritzen explores her deeply personal journey into the world of triathlon. From overcoming self-doubt to discovering the power of community, Kirstin shares how triathlon became a transformative path toward confidence, resilience, and lifelong health. Listeners will hear how Kirstin balances training with real-life demands, what motivates her on difficult days, and the lessons she’s learned along the way about mindset, nutrition, recovery, and finding joy in the process. Her story is a reminder that you don’t need to be a professional athlete to chase big goals—you just need courage, consistency, and the willingness to show up for yourself. Whether you’re an amateur triathlete, an endurance sports fan, or someone searching for inspiration to begin your own fitness journey, this conversation offers practical takeaways and heartfelt encouragement.

Tune in for an uplifting look at what it truly means to grow through sport—and why the triathlon community is one of the most empowering spaces an athlete can join. 

Keywords: Kirstin Lauritzen, amateur triathlete, triathlon journey, triathlon podcast, Tri This podcast, Chris Stafford, women in triathlon, endurance sports, multisport training, beginner triathlete inspiration, triathlon motivation, sport and wellness, athlete mindset, personal growth through sport.

Tri This, hosted by Dr Kristin Lauritzen, is part of the Women Unscripted podcast network (formerly WiSP Sports) founded in 2012 by Chris Stafford, which has more than 1700 episodes from around the world of women’s sport and the arts. We have covered every sport and all the issues around women in sport. We have interviewed hundreds of athletes and several of them have hosted our shows over the years. Subscribe and download Women Unscripted for free access to our extensive archive library.