Join me for a hike! 2026 Sendy Mom Mountain Ascent Form

In this episode of the Sendy Mom Podcast, Becky Brouwer explores the life and legacy of Fanny Bullock Workman, a pioneering woman mountaineer who defied societal norms in the early 1900s. Through her adventures and achievements, Fanny challenged the perception of women in sports and showcased the importance of courage, privilege, and intentional living. The conversation delves into themes of gender equality, the balance between motherhood and adventure, and the significance of physical activity in personal growth. Becky emphasizes the need for self-definition and the courage to pursue one's dreams, regardless of societal expectations.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Courage and Exploration

02:34 Fanny Bullock Workman: A Trailblazer in Mountaineering

05:24 The Importance of Intentional Courage

08:25 Equality and Privilege: A Personal Reflection

11:07 The Balance of Adventure and Parenting

14:08 Understanding Altitude and Climbing Safety

16:47 The Legacy of Fanny Bullock Workman

19:42 Documenting Life: The Power of Journaling

22:26 Conclusion: Embracing Courage in Everyday Life

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What is your Sendy goal for this year? Whatever mountain you are climbing in your life, Jenn Drummond will inspire you to keep moving.

You don’t need to have a traumatic event to change. Small changes can be significant.

Jenn and I talk about hiring a coach, world records, raising children to be resilient, and bouncing back after setbacks or road blocks. Most importantly, we talk about the courage to try, to fail, and to try again.

Jenn Drummond holds the Guiness Book of world records as the first woman to summit the second highest summits on each continent. This year, she will be the first female to summit all first and second highest summits. She started all of this in her 40s having never slept outside in a tent before.

Jenn is a sought-after speaker, bestselling author, podcast host, and high-performance coach, inspiring others to conquer their mountains.

Chapters:

00:00 Introducing Jenn Drummond

05:31 Finding Mentors for Your Children

07:21 Normalize Risk-Taking

09:32 Steps to Climbing Everest

13:28 Thriving with Children

14:49 How to Find a Coach

17:50 Clarifying Your Priorities

22:45 The Things That Move Your World

26:21 Midway

28:33 Mount Logan: Most Challenging Climb

31:23 Climbing Dykh-Tau in Russia

34:09 Sickness and Setbacks

36:30 Building a Team with Skills

38:31 World Records

41:53 Homeschooling and Education Philosophy

43:57 Jenn's Motivational Coaching

45:39 Rapid Fire Questions

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What happens when you willingly choose to run 100 miles through the night—and why would any mother do it?
In this episode of The Sendy Mom Podcast, Becky sits down with ultra-marathoner Allison Stratton, a woman whose life has been shaped by grit, heartbreak, community, and the relentless pursuit of “hard things.”

Allison opens up about infertility, identity beyond motherhood, and the moment an ultra-race ended in rhabdomyolysis and an ICU stay—but also how that terrifying experience reshaped her perspective on miracles, resilience, and what really matters.

Together, Becky and Allison explore:

• What happens mentally during an ultra when your body shuts down
• Why shared hardship deepens relationships
• How finding something just for you strengthens motherhood, not competes with it
• The power of pacing, partnership, and community
• Why choosing hard things makes everyday life feel lighter

If you’ve ever wondered why people push to their physical and emotional limits—or how adversity can become one of life’s greatest teachers—this episode will change how you see your own capacity for bravery.

Allison Stratton is a mother of two, an ultra-marathon champion, and one of the grittiest women you’ll ever meet. Backpacking with her husband turned into years of trail racing, including a first-place win at the Bear 100 with a sub-24-hour finish. Allison has faced infertility, endometriosis, medical crises, and the mental battles of ultra-endurance running—but she continues to choose courage, community, and joy along the way.

Chapters:

00:00 Introducing Allison Stratton

02:40 First Marathon with Mom

05:20 Infertility and Endometriosis

06:13 Parenting: The Struggle is Real or Is It?

09:47 Develop Your Relationship with Your Spouse

11:30 Ultra-Marathons: Everyone Needs a Pacer

13:13 The Impact of COVID on Healthcare Professionals

16:57 First Ultra-Marathon: The Bear 100

20:03 Managing the Hard Things

24:13 Training for an Ultramarathon

27:02 Personal Stories from the Bear 100 Races

31:06 Balancing Motherhood and Personal Goals

34:04 Midway

37:18 The Third Bear 100

38:31 The Reality of Rhabdomyolysis

41:56 Recovering from Rhabdo

47:57 Nutrition and Hydration Strategies

49:50 Injuries and Setbacks

53:34 Runner's Lean for KC and Rhabdo Our Old Friend

01:01:10 Life Lessons from Choosing Hard

01:13:51 Rapid Fire Questions

Mentioned:

The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter

Ocean with David Attenborough

Bear 100

Wasatch 100

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