Welcome to Mile Marker Matriarch -- the running podcast for women who lace up for purpose over pace. Hosted by Stacy, marathoner, Road Runners of America (RRCA) certified running coach, NASM CPT & CNC, and a mother with a passion of healing through movement, this show explores the intersection of running, wellness, and real life and is dedicated to empowering women runners of all levels!
Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just lacing up your shoes for the first time, our conversations will inspire you to embrace your journey, nurture your mind and body, and connect with your inner strength.
Join us each week as we dive into the heart of running, exploring the unique challenges and triumphs that women face on the road, tread, and trails. With a blend of expert advice, practical tips, and heartfelt stories from real women in the running community, we cover everything from training strategies and injury prevention to mental wellness and self-care. Tune in for topics like:
*Running and recovery
*Yoga and strength training for runners
*Mental resilience and emotional healing
*Nutrition, mindset, and self-care
*Navigating life transitions with grit and grace
Subscribe now and join a great community of women who will lift you up and cheer you along every step in your journey.
Running in Survival Mode: How Your Body Speaks When You Can’t
Stacy reveals how women often engage in "survival running" as a coping mechanism, drawing on personal experiences and trauma research to explore the reasons behind this phenomenon in this episode.
18 Nov 2025
What Makes You a Real Runner? The Truth About Belonging, Identity, and Who Gets to Decide
Stacy Cacciatore discusses the pervasive myth of the "real runner" and explores issues of belonging and identity within the running community, challenging exclusionary beliefs in this interview.
9 Sept 2025
How to Run Like No One’s Clapping: Turn Purpose into Power
Host [Host Name] interviews [Guest Name, Credential] about transforming purpose into power by running without external validation, building intrinsic motivation for lasting success.
13 Aug 2025
8 Reasons the runDisney Virtual Series Might Be Your Most Magical Race Yet
Host Emily Carter reveals eight compelling reasons why the runDisney Virtual Series offers a uniquely magical race experience for all runners.
25 Jun 2025
10 Powerful Mindset Shifts that will Change Your Relationship with Running...and Yourself
The episode explores ten mindset shifts to revolutionize one's relationship with running and self-perception, helping listeners overcome discouragement and unlock their running potential.
30 May 2025
Your First Marathon: Training Tips, Mindset Shifts, and Real Talk from a Running Coach
Running coach shares expert tips and personal insights on marathon training, providing listeners with essential knowledge to prepare for their first marathon.
15 May 2025
Can Yoga Really Make You a Better Runner?
Send us a text They say opposites attract--and in the world of fitness, nothing proves that more than running and yoga! In this episode of Mile Marker Matriarch, we explore how yoga and running--seemingly opposite practices--can actually create the perfect partnership for performance, recovery, and longevity. Whether you're short on time, unsure how to get started, or want to learn more about how yoga can benefit your running, this episode is for you. You'll learn: The top yoga poses for runn...
6 May 2025
Top 10 Running Myths Debunked!
Send us a text Is running actually bad for your knees? Do you really need to stretch before every run? Can you eat whatever you want as long as you're logging miles? In this myth-busting episode, I'm getting to the bottom of the running fables we've all heard before. Whether you're a seasoned marathon runner or a new runner questioning what's true, this episode is packed with science-based research, expert advice, and my personal experience (including my strugglers with burnout and nu...
21 Apr 2025
Top 10 running events for women
Send us a text Today's episode is a special one-I'm sharing running events that women will love. These aren't just races, they're transformational experiences. Some of them I've run myself and carry in my heart forever and others made the list through deep research and stories from women in the running community. I also give you the scoop on which races to skip because it's just a 'shrink & pink' ploy. Whether you're looking for a race that's fun and empowering, soul-stirring and scenic, ...
17 Apr 2025
Running Through Trauma
Send us a text In this episode, you are going to learn how the body stores trauma and how running can help you break free from emotional pain through interoception. We explore the science behind the activation of the sympathetic nervous system, which stimulates the body's fight-or-flight response, and how running can help regulate the nervous system and our emotions. Let's connect! Instagram: @milemarkermatriarch X: milemarkermatriarchm https://milemarkermatriarch.com/ Email the sho...
2 Apr 2025
Everything you need to know about running at Disney World
Send us a text If you've ever thought about running at Walt Disney World, you’re going to love this episode! There is no better place in the world to run your first event than at Walt Disney World! While running at Disney is amazing, there is a lot of planning involved. Tune in for advice on every aspect of your runDisney event; from signing up for the race, planning, packing, and what to expect, this episode tells all! Let's connect! Instagram: @milemarkermatriarch X: milemarkermatri...
23 Mar 2025
How to get started in running
Send us a text Want to run, but don't know where to get started? Check out this week's episode for an easy 5-step plan to get you started in your running journey! Stacy shares research on the neuroscience of motivation and how to use your brain to your advantage. Check out milemarkermatriarch.com for free tools and templates to build your plan today! Let's connect! Instagram: @milemarkermatriarch X: milemarkermatriarchm https://milemarkermatriarch.com/ Email the show at stac...
16 Mar 2025
Welcome to Mile Marker Matriarch!
Send us a text Welcome to the Mile Marker Matriarch podcast! This running podcast empowers women (both trans and cis) and woman-aligned people with knowledge to improve their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual lives through running. We tackle tough topics that go beyond the institutional running rhetorics published in mass media to reflect real, embodied, and lived experiences. Mile Marker Matriarch fosters a community of support for women runners, and those who love them. Listen to t...
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