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Welcome to a new episode of the What Next Mum Podcast! In this episode I chat to Katie Kaars Sijpesteijn, an ultra running Mum of 1. Katie got into ultra running after meeting her husband who was a hill walker.  They entered the Lakeland 50 as a pair and in 2017 came back and took the male and female course record. Once Katie fell pregnant she continued to run and hill walk right up to the birth and was back running soon after. In 2022 Katie donned a GB vest for the fourth time for the Ultra Trails World Championships and had her best year of racing in 2023. Thanks so much to Katie for taking the time to chat all things running and motherhood and to you for listening.

Welcome to a new episode of the What Next Mum Podcast! In this episode I chat to Kerry Dawson, an outdoor swimmer and mum of 2. Despite having only taken up outdoor swimming during the pandemic, Kerry has already completed the Triple Swim Challenge - having swum the lengths of Coniston, Ullswater and Windermere. Kerry talks about how she got into outdoor swimming, how she fits training into her busy life as a single mum of 2, building her swim coaching business and future goals. Kerry is a real swimming inspiration and I hope you enjoy this episode.

Welcome to a new episode of the What Next Mum Podcast! In this episode I chat to Susannah Gill, a marathon running mum of 1. In 2019 Susannah ran 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days and wrote a great book - Running around the world - which I recommend you have a read of. Susannah has run over 80 marathons and ultra marathons and has not let the birth of her son stop her.  She ran the London Marathon at 28 weeks pregnant and then again at 17 weeks post partum.  Incredible. I really hope you enjoy this episode. If you do, please do take the time to share it and leave a review to help other active mums and women find the podcast and to share these incredible stories.  Thanks for listening.

Welcome to a new episode of the What Next Mum Podcast! In this episode I chat to Steph Bridge, a Mum of 3 and 5 x kiteboarding world champion. Steph lives and works in Exmouth where she runs Edge Watersports with her husband.  Steph talks about her sailing and windsurfing pre-kids and the highs and lows of having kids young (and close together) whilst also trying to build up a business. Steph got into kiteboarding when she was 30 and at a time when the sport was in its infancy in the UK.  She then went on to compete internationally for 10 years and was lucky to compete at events with her boys who have all been and are successful kitesurfers. Steph also shares how she is dealing with being menopausal and her ambitions for the future. This is a great episode and thank you to Steph for chatting to me. Thanks for listening and please do take the time to share and rate the podcast and subscribe so you don't miss future episodes. 

Welcome to a new episode of the What Next Mum Podcast! This week I chat to Keri Wallace, a mum of 2, runner and co-founder of Girls on Hills. Keri was a climber and runner pre-kids but it was after the birth of her second daughter that she decided to leave her job in science to start Girls on Hills and encourage other women to get outside and to challenge themselves. Keri and I chat about how she stayed active during her pregnancies, including climbing, her recovery and getting back into sky running. We also chat about her brilliant women's FKT of the winter Tranter's Round in 2023 and what it took for her to finally achieve this goal. I hope you enjoy this episode.  If so please share it and give Girls on Hills a follow or even better, sign up to one of their events.  Thanks for listening.

Welcome to a new season of the What Next Podcast! In this episode I go slightly off piste and talk to Al Humphreys - an adventurer, writer and Dad of 2.   Al has been on some big adventures including cycling around the World and rowing the Atlantic but since having children and becoming a stay at home dad he has satisfied his adventure itch with more local adventures. In this episode we talk about how the brilliant Microadventures was born and about his new book, Local.  He also talks candidly of how he has managed to navigate his need to adventure and make a living from it with being a parent. I hope you enjoy this episode.  If you do, please take the time to share it and to leave a review to help others find it.  Happy listening.

Welcome to a new episode! In this episode I chat to Purusha Gordon, a mum of 2 who, in 2021 rowed the Pacific Ocean in an all female team and got a world record for the fastest female crossing. Purusha and I chat about how she gained back her fitness after putting on weight with her 2 sons how she undertook 40 challenges for 40 which led her to the row. We talk about what it was like to leave her children, mum guilt and how her challenge has made her and her husband more equal parents. Purusha also shares her plans for the future including Oceansheroes and plans to row the Indian Ocean in 2024 and then the Atlantic. Purusha’s story is really inspiring and I hope you enjoy listening. 

Welcome to a new episode of the Podcast! In this episode I chat to Wendy Searle, a Mum of 4 and polar explorer. Wendy talks about the fact that she only started to be more active after the birth of her 3rd child when she realised she needed to  do something for herself. Wendy then became fixated on the Antarctic  and managed to ski the 715 miles to the South Polo solo and unsupported in 2020/21 in 42 days. In December 2022 she embarked on another expedition to the South Pole hoping to break the record but had to bring the record attempt to an end. When we spoke Wendy had only just returned to the UK and talks about what went wrong and what she has learnt from failing. We talk about how her family and children view her expeditions and how she copes with mum guilt.  Wendy is really inspiring and I hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks for listening. 

Welcome to a new episode of the Podcast. In this episode I chat to Lebby Eyres, a journalist and Mum of 2 who in 21/22 rowed the Atlantic as part of a 4 woman team called The Mothership.  They completed the crossing in a speedy 40 days, 11 hours and 25 minutes. We chat about life before the row, how Lebby came to be on the rowing team and what the row was like. We also talk about the impact on her family and two teenage children.  Lebby talks with such passion about the row that if, like me, you’re even a little curious about an Atlantic row, then this is the episode for you.  Thanks for listening. 

Welcome to a new episode of the Podcast! In this episode I chat to Gemma Dobson, a triathlete, triathlon coach and Mum of 2. Gemma is a self confessed sport junkie who competed in gymnastics and swimming when she was younger.  She now has the triathlon and long distance cycling bug and  qualified for the Age Group World Champs in 2021. Gemma talks about how she found her pregnancies, both mentally and physically and how she competed in Ironman Barcelona just 11 months after her first child was born.  We talk about how she has found the time to train along side a busy job and a husband who sails and the power of support. Gemma also qualified as a PT when pregnant and is a triathlon coach.  She is a real inspiration and shows that you can achieve in sport with work and kids if you use your time effectively, get your kids involved and have the right support. I hope you enjoy this episode.  If so, please take the time to share it on your social media and with any women you think might be inspired by Gemma's story.

Welcome to a new episode of the Podcast. In this episode I chat to Kate Hallam.  Kate has undertaken some big adventures pre-motherhood, including rowing the Atlantic and climbing Mont Blanc, Kilimanjaro, Denali and Ama Dablam. She is now Mum to a young son and pregnant with her second.  Just 8 months post partum she undertook the Marathon des Sables. We chat about Kate's adventures before motherhood, how she found her first pregnancy and how this second one is different.  We also talk about how she trained for the MdS, how the event went and what might be next. I really hope you enjoy this episode.  Please help me to share these amazing stories and to inspire other women by sharing the podcast.

A new episode of the Podcast is live! In this episode I chat to Laura Briggs - a runner, writer and Mum of 2. In 2022 Laura ran the 300 Macmillan Way to raise money for Macmillan.  She did it in 6 days and 13 hours and bagged a FKT in the process.  Laura is now training for the September 2023 Dragons Back Race. Laura and I chat about how the Macmillan Way run came about, how it went and how she is approaching her training for the Dragons Back.  Laura is not a fan of training plans and fits her training around her busy family life and 2 dogs. We also talk about Mum guilt and how it is important to recognise that we give so much to our kids that it is ok to take time away from them and for ourselves. I hope you enjoy the episode.  If so, please do share it with anyone you think would be inspired by it!  Thanks for listening.