Welcome to The Stone Table Podcast, where strength is not just measured in kilos, but in story, culture, identify, and the courage it takes to pick up what once felt impossible to carry. Host, Rebecca Innes brings you to the stone table - a place of gathering, truth-telling, and reclaiming voice. Come as you are. Bring your drink to the table. And listen as we raise voices the way we raise stones: with reverence, grit ,and the unapologetic belief that strength belongs to everyone. Welcome to the Stone Table Podcast where stories are shared, stones lifted, and weights set down.
The Weight We Carry: Finding Strength in Stones, Scotland and Ourselves with Red Windle
Red Windle, an Australian natural strongwoman, nurse and all around bad ass, reflects on becoming the ninth woman to lift Scotland’s Dinnie Stones in 2022 - and the years of preparation, injury, self-doubt and affirmations behind that achievement. Red and host Rebecca Innes also explore historic stone lifting, women’s strength and community, navigating perimenopause, and finding confidence and self-care through life’s challenges. Red’s message: you don’t have to be strong to start, but you have to start to be strong.
12 Oct 2026
Basque Stone Lifting and Breast Cancer: Patricia Martin's Journey in Stone
This episode of the Stone Table Podcast explores the journey of Patricia Martin, a reconstructive surgeon and stone lifter, delving into the culture and history of Basque stone lifting, a traditional strength sport. It highlights her unique position as a woman in a male-dominated field and the significance of her achievements in promoting inclusivity in the sport. The conversation explores the growth of women's participation in Basque stone lifting, the culture and etiquette surrounding the sport, and the personal experiences of a top female competitor. This episode delves into her personal journey, the cultural significance of the sport, and her positive mindset in overcoming breast cancer - timely given breast cancer awareness month.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Basque Stone Lifting
04:59 Patricia's Background and Journey
09:51 Understanding Basque Stone Lifting
14:54 The Culture and Community of Stone Lifting
20:02 The History and Evolution of the Sport
24:52 Challenges and Triumphs in a Male-Dominated Sport
29:31 Emergence of Women in Stone Lifting
32:55 Culture and Etiquette in Stone Lifting
39:42 Personal Training Approaches and Experiences
49:07 Memorable Competition Moments
53:50 Techniques and Mindset for Success
58:02 The Journey of a Stone Lifter
01:00:52 Cultural Significance of Stone Lifting
01:05:06 Overcoming Personal Challenges
01:11:53 The Future of Stone Lifting
01:19:03 Advice for Aspiring Lifters
18 Sept 2026
Peeing Won't Kill You, But Osteoporosis Can....
The Pelvic Floor and Stone Lifting
In this episode of The Stone Table Podcast the focus is on stone lifting and pelvic floor health for both men and women. Guest Josie Tipper chats about how the pelvic floor ties into bracing and pressure mechanics during heavy stone lifts. The conversation touches on issues like dysfunction, symptoms, and specific considerations for each gender. It also explores how strength sports affect pelvic floor health, the mind-body connection, and the role hormones and performance-enhancing drugs can play.
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