Welcome to the Femmi Pod. Femmi has been built to empower women through movement, education and connection. At Femmi we are building a community of women who can support, inspire and educate one another on how to move with our bodies and not against them. Founders, Lydia O’Donnell and Esther Keown, have come together to kick start more conversations about women, how we can make the most of our bodies, our hormones and oursel ...
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In this episode of the Femmi Pod, Lydia and Esther discuss their weekly running experiences, share insights on marathon training, and answer listener questions. They emphasize managing expectations in racing, and finding joy in running. The duo also reflects on their personal experiences with tough races, the impact of community in running, and the support from brands like Nike for women athletes. They conclude with thoughts on running streaks and the challenges of the sport. Download Femmi from the App Store Find out more about the Femmi Membership Follow us on Instagram @femmi.co
In this episode Lydia and Esther discuss the joy of running as a means of coping and finding adventure. The conversation then progresses into the significance of training for time over distance, and why time on feet is important when it comes to run training. They share personal updates on their running journeys, highlighting the balance between pushing oneself and listening to one's body. Download Femmi from the App Store Find out more about the Femmi Membership Follow us on Instagram @femmi.co
In this episode, Lydia and Esther discuss their recent training experiences, the importance of consistency in running, and the impact of body image comments on mental health. They share personal stories about navigating body image issues in the fitness industry and emphasize the need for positive reinforcement that focuses on performance rather than appearance. The conversation highlights the dangers of social media commentary and the importance of reframing thoughts about body image to foster a healthier mindset. Download Femmi from the App Store Find out more about the Femmi Membership Follow us on Instagram @femmi.co @femmi.co
Trigger Warning: This conversation discusses eating disorders and mental health challenges. If you're not in a place to engage with this topic right now, we encourage you to return when you feel ready. This week, we're joined by an inspiring Femmi Friday run leader from Auckland—Saraya. A dedicated Femmi athlete and proud mum to Henry, Saraya has been training with Femmi since 2020, evolving into a strong, empowered runner who understands the impact of sustainable training and her hormones. In this conversation, we dive into her journey with running, how training with Femmi has propelled her performance to new heights, her relationship with her body and mind through pregnancy, and the incredible support of the Femmi community in Auckland. Download Femmi from the App Store Find out more about the Femmi Membership Follow Saraya on Instagram @sarayagrace Follow us on Instagram @femmi.co @femmi.co
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses topics related to death, grief, and mental health struggles, which may be distressing for some listeners. If you are feeling vulnerable or in need of support, please consider listening with a trusted friend or seeking professional help. Take care of yourself, and feel free to pause or step away if needed. In this episode we speak about the journey Lyds has been on with her father battling through the big C. We talk about the role that running can play when facing loss and challenging times. We dive into why we tend to lean into doing hard physical things when mentally we are struggling. This is a tough, but important conversation. Download Femmi from the App Store Find out more about the Femmi Membership Follow us on Instagram @femmi.co @femmi.co