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Mind Over Mountain

Mind Over Mountain

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From the bestselling author of Wild and co-host of the beloved Dear Sugars podcast, Cheryl Strayed returns with a new kind of journey.

In Mind Over Mountain with Cheryl Strayed, Cheryl sits down with athletes and adventurers from the most high-adrenaline corners of the world (climbers, surfers, ultramarathoners and more) to discuss the inner landscapes that inspired these extraordinary feats, and give advice to listeners on how they too can face seemingly insurmountable moments in their own lives.

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Episodes
  • The Audacity of Vulnerability with Abby Wambach
    Apr 2 2026

    Soccer icon Abby Wambach joins Cheryl Strayed to explore the inner life behind extraordinary achievement. Abby reflects on the relentless drive that fueled her legendary career, the complicated relationship between success and self-worth, and the emotional journey of redefining identity after elite sports. Together, they discuss grief, sobriety, partnership, and what it means to live with both humility and audacity. The episode ultimately asks a powerful question: how do we measure a meaningful life once the medals are won?

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Be So Good They Can't Ignore You: Sarah Spain on Persistence
    Mar 26 2026

    Sarah Spain joins Cheryl for a conversation about nonlinear careers, unexpected pivots, and trusting that the path will reveal itself to you. From comedy to ESPN, Sarah reflects on saying yes before she felt ready and what happened next.

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    56 mins
  • Running Towards Joy with Stephanie Case
    Mar 19 2026

    Cheryl talks with ultra runner and human rights lawyer Stephanie Case about what happens when passion, purpose, and motherhood collide. Stephanie reflects on returning to racing after infertility and pregnancy loss, the viral moment when she breastfed her daughter mid-race, and how movement helps her process some of the hardest work in the world.

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    41 mins
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