Episode 19 with Beverley White on Dystonia, a traumatic head injury and an enduring love of cycling
This is my mothers day special! (Mothers day was on 11th May in New Zealand so releasing this on the 15th counts right?). Join me for this extra special interview with one of the most inspiring women I know. She doesn't let a neurological disorder hold her back as she knows how important exercise is for her mental health. My mum drilled into me that positive mental attitude can get you through almost anything and after listening to this interview I hope we get the whole world singing it!
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Episode 18: With Holly Weston on what it takes to adventure race!
This episode we hear from a little adventure host Sophia has been on. It didn't go to plan but it was beautiful! This episode's guest is Holly Weston, a lawyer and an adventure racer. She's gone through the grind, been through the highs and lows and knows what it takes to adventure race. This episode was recorded in January 2025 before she took part in the first Magnificent Adventure Race in Aotearoa New Zealand - make sure to look it up!
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Episode 17: With Samantha Chapman on recovering from back surgery, moving the goal posts and building a cycling community
Sophia is back with a little update from the Girls on Gravel bike ride with the North Canterbury Cycling Club before this episode's interview. Samantha Chapman is the guest this week, a community builder in Christchurch's cycling scene and a Buddhist who's recovering from back surgery. Samantha has done sports all her life but now the goal posts have moved. Tune in to hear more about Sam's life, her experiences with back surgery and the wonderful insights and inspiration she shares with us.
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Episode 16: With Julz Christie who didn't take No for an answer when the doctor says you might never walk again
This episode Sophia is joined with Julz Christie. Julz is one of the core members of the Further Faster team and has had quite the life of adventuring and supporting adventurers. She knows how tough it is it reset your expectations after a big injury, she unfortunately lost the sensation in one of her legs after a traumatic mountain biking accident in her 30s. She was told she might never walk again but she didn't take no for an answer and now she has some big scary goals she's working towards!
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Episode 15: Movement for your mental health and recovering from a double mastectomy with Dr Joyce Yager
Back in the studio after a holiday, Sophia shares how much fun she had taking her brother trail running. In this episode Sophia's interview is with Dr Joyce Yager who has a fantastic outlook on all things movement. She shares her journey with movement, its importance to her mental health and how she's recovering from a double mastectomy. This interview was recorded in December 2024.
Girl. Woman. Athlete. is a show for all women and especially those that are in the early stages of their fitness journey and looking for more encouragement or ideas for the next challenge.
The show features updates from host Sophia’s training for the 2025 Coast to Coast (New Zealand's world multisport championship) and conversations with a diverse range of female athletes of all levels that are relaxed, funny and informative.
Together we celebrate achievements, big and small to inspire all women to add more movement into their lives.
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