The Awake Athlete Podcast is a short form exploration of life perspectives from a 10,000-foot view. An all-encompassing offering of time-tested knowledge, techniques, and practices that allow for more ease along the path of athletic performance while creating a beneficial effect on the entirety of this life experience. Through the knowledge that she has gained from years of study and training, Jess Gumkowski, endurance athlete, and mindset coach shares commonsensical ancient wisdom that leads to a mental fitness level that can change the world. This podcast is for athletes who are ready to open their minds and welcome in their greatness. It is for coaches who are curious about expanded viewpoints from which to guide their athletes to their highest performance level. Awake Athlete is more than a podcast; it is a way of living that is by its nature, as easeful as it is powerful. This seasonal offering will support athletes and coaches who, like Jess, view mastery as the only option in this life.
Awake Athlete Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Jess Gumkowski
Podcast Overview
The Awake Athlete Podcast is a short form exploration of life perspectives from a 10,000-foot view. An all-encompassing offering of time-tested knowledge, techniques, and practices that allow for more ease along the path of athletic performance while creating a beneficial effect on the entirety of this life experience. Through the knowledge that she has gained from years of study and training, Jess Gumkowski, endurance athlete, and mindset coach shares commonsensical ancient wisdom that leads to a mental fitness level that can change the world. This podcast is for athletes who are ready to open their minds and welcome in their greatness. It is for coaches who are curious about expanded viewpoints from which to guide their athletes to their highest performance level. Awake Athlete is more than a podcast; it is a way of living that is by its nature, as easeful as it is powerful. This seasonal offering will support athletes and coaches who, like Jess, view mastery as the only option in this life.
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
8/25/2020
1 verified contact email on file for Awake Athlete Podcast
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
Recent Episodes
December 15, 2025
The Crossing: Becoming Who I Trained To Be
<p>There are two kinds of fear: the kind that keeps you alive — and the kind that keeps you from living.</p> <p>In this final episode of Awake Athlete: The Road to El Cruce, I share what it was like to stand on the starting line in Argentina after 27 weeks of becoming — confident, grounded, and deeply ready. Not because nothing could go wrong, but because I trusted what I would do with whatever came up.</p> <p>We talk about the intelligence of life itself — and the willingness to feel all feelings and experience all experiences as the true gateway to transformation. I reflect on the electric energy of Argentinian culture, the unexpected gift of the language barrier, and why being unable to understand the words around me created a rare clarity and inner stillness.</p> <p>I walk through my strategy for each stage, the mantras that carried me, and the failsafe mindset I return to again and again — in racing and in life — as an antidote to overwhelm and fear.</p> <p>We explore what fueled a fluid, responsive mind on the trail, and why readiness is not about certainty, but about trust.</p> <p>This episode isn’t about what happened to me out there. It’s about how I met it. And why that way of meeting life is available to all of us.</p>
November 21, 2025
On the Edge — The Final Stretch to El Cruce
<p>On this narrowing road to El Cruce, I’m living in the unfiltered experience of me—the place where clarity breathes louder than chaos.</p> <p>In this episode, I explore the moments that can’t be measured, tracked, or posted… only felt. I open up about my greatest fear—not the unknown, but the soul-level terror of staying the same—and how this season has called me again and again into deeper alignment, deeper truth, and deeper self-trust.</p> <p>As the countdown to Patagonia speeds up, I reflect on the year, the training, the warrior mind skills being sharpened daily, and answer listener questions that keep calling me forward: Why do I continue walking toward the edge? What draws me to these unknowns? And what shifts when I choose me over the need to belong? I share stats on the race and how my mental prep is evolving, along with the integration of practices that allow me to show up steady, sovereign, and ready.</p> <p>I close this episode in the place I keep finding myself lately—the quiet center where I remember who I am and what I’m here to do.</p>
October 27, 2025
No Hero Workouts — The Path of Aligned Action
<p>Coming back from altitude rocked me in unexpected ways.</p> <p>This episode explores what it means to move forward without forcing — to release the need for hero workouts and align with the deeper rhythm of training, trust, and truth. I share the honest reality of returning from altitude, what I’m trusting now, and how the plan evolves from here as El Cruce draws near.</p> <p>I dive into the truth of “should,” the science and expansion of visualization, and the only time in life we truly have free will. This is about training the mind as intentionally as the body and living from a place of aligned action in all things.</p> <p>I hope you enjoy the show.</p>
69 total episodes available
Recent guests on Awake Athlete Podcast
Guests from recent episodes — sign up to see every guest that has ever appeared on this show.
BJ Gumkowski
Guest
Nicole DeBoom
Guest
Paula Findlay
Guest
Kristin Mayer
Guest
Kyle Powers
Guest
Matti Weitz
Guest
Emma Grant
Guest
Melissa Adams
Guest
Deep-dive analytics for Awake Athlete Podcast
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is Awake Athlete Podcast?
- How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.