by Jacalyn Gross
The Women Empower Active podcast is an initiative to empower and inspire women to find their own active adventure in athletics, health, and fitness, and much more. Hosted by Jacalyn Gross, former collegiate runner. In each episode, she has an honest and open conversation with relatable women about challenges, obstacles, personal experiences, successes, failures, and everything in between. We hope you will find inspiration and motivation to seek out an adventure of your very own!
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June 24, 2026
<p>Today's guest is Gwen Rudy — a member of the USA Ski Mountaineering National Team, sports acupuncturist, coach, and mountain athlete whose journey proves that big goals are achieved through consistent effort and small daily steps.</p><p>In this episode, Gwen shares how she found her way into ski mountaineering, what drives her passion for moving through the mountains, and how her work as an acupuncturist helps athletes recover, perform, and return to the activities they love. We talk about perseverance, finding joy in the process, and why her favorite motto, "Many little steps gets you there," continues to guide her both on and off the mountain.</p><p>Whether you're training for a race, tackling a new challenge, or simply looking for inspiration to keep moving forward, Gwen's story is a reminder that progress happens one step at a time.</p><p>Host: Jacalyn Gross (@jacalyngross)</p><p>Guest: Gwen Rudy (@gwen_rudy)<br />@alpine_start_acupuncture</p><p>Producer: Jeremy Canaria (@jeremycanary)</p><p>Editor: Jacalyn Gross</p><p>Original Music by Pete Alba</p><p>#WomenEmpowerActive #SkiMountaineering #MountainAthlete #WomenInSports #OutdoorAdventure</p>
May 27, 2026
<p>In this episode of Women Empower Active, Jacalyn sits down with Lynn Barlow, a mental performance coach helping athletes strengthen the one muscle we often overlook: the mind.</p><p>Through her work with Mindfullsend, Lynn helps athletes navigate fear, build confidence, and perform under pressure in some of life’s most demanding moments. With a background rooted in outdoor sports and high-risk environments, she understands what it feels like to stand at the edge — where fear and possibility meet — and how powerful it can be to move forward anyway.</p><p>But this conversation goes deeper than performance. Today, we get to know the person behind the mindset work: Lynn’s journey, the experiences that shaped her, and the passion that led her to help others unlock their potential.</p><p>Because performance isn’t just physical — it’s mental. And when the mind is trained, everything else follows.</p><p>🎙️ Tune in for a conversation about fear, resilience, confidence, and finding strength from within.</p><p>Host: Jacalyn Gross (@jacalyngross)Guest: Lynn Barlow (@mindfullsend_mpc)Producer: Jeremy Canaria (@jeremycanary)Editor: Jacalyn GrossOriginal Music by Pete Alba</p>
April 29, 2026
<p>What does it really take to become a national champion in streetlifting—and what does strength look like beyond the podium?</p><p>In this episode of Women Empower Active, host Jacalyn Gross sits down with <strong>Danae Morgan</strong>, a national champion streetlifter, record-holding athlete, and powerful presence in the world of calisthenics. From dominating the USA Streetlifting National Championships to competing on the world stage, Danae has built her reputation through discipline, consistency, and relentless effort—one muscle-up, one pull-up at a time.</p><p>But this conversation goes deeper than medals and records.</p><p>We get to know the person behind the performance—Danae’s journey into streetlifting, the mindset required to compete at an elite level, and what it really takes to keep showing up when things get hard. From building confidence to pushing past physical and mental limits, Danae shares how strength is developed over time—and why the most powerful move you can make is continuing to lift yourself up.</p><p>If you're passionate about fitness, strength training, calisthenics, or finding your own version of an active adventure, this episode will leave you feeling motivated and ready to take action.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we cover:</strong></p><ul><li>Danae Morgan’s journey into streetlifting and calisthenics</li><li>Competing at the USA Streetlifting National Championships</li><li>The mindset of a champion athlete</li><li>Building strength, confidence, and consistency</li><li>Overcoming challenges and staying committed</li></ul><p> Women Empower Active is a podcast dedicated to empowering women to find their own active adventure through movement, mindset, and real stories.</p><p>Host: Jacalyn Gross (@jacalyngross)<br />Guest: Danae Morgan<strong> </strong>(@queenofgainz)<br />Producer: Jeremy Canaria (@jeremycanary)<br />Editor: Jacalyn Gross<br />Original Music by Pete Alba<br /></p>
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The Women Empower Active podcast is an initiative to empower and inspire women to find their own active adventure in athletics, health, and fitness, and much more.
Hosted by Jacalyn Gross, former collegiate runner. In each episode, she has an honest and open conversation with relatable women about challenges, obstacles, personal experiences, successes, failures, and everything in between. We hope you will find inspiration and motivation to seek out an adventure of your very own!
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