Experiencing the holiday season sober may seem like a daunting challenge, but rest assured, it's one that you can face successfully. Join me, a former fashion model and now a competitive athlete. I will provide pragmatic advice on tackling triggering situations that could potentially interfere with your path to sobriety.

These are my secret weapons to maintain sobriety: laying out a robust plan and having a non-alcoho...

I, Lucie Beatrix, invite you to join me on an adventure that started with a spontaneous decision to leave the winter chill of New York City behind and start a fresh life in sunny Austin, Texas. This change wasn't just a shift in location, but a complete transformation of my life, my approach to physical fitness, and my perception of myself. From working behind the scenes at a photo shoot, to training with a competitive team, a...

As runners, we often hit bumps in the road, but what if these bumps could lead us to discover new horizons in our athletic journeys? Drawing from personal experience, I'm sharing my story of injury and how it led me to explore other avenues, tapping into an energy that feels just as rewarding and invigorating as running. It's an honest conversation about turning disappointment into discovery, and how the same determinatio...

What if the toughest run of your life wasn't a marathon, but a personal journey of transformation? That's precisely the epic saga of my life as a former fashion model turned competitive runner. In this episode I uncover my struggle with disordered eating and alcohol abuse, and how I used running as a life-saving tool. My journey is a stark reminder that real success is not always reflected in glossy magazine covers but of...

Have you ever wondered what really goes on behind the glamorous façade of the modeling industry? I reveal the good, the bad, and the downright ugly in this candid episode. I take you back to the 2000s, a wild west era in modeling, before the Me Too movement or social media had any influence. It was a time when control came from adults who dictated my body, my diet, and even my hair. Listen as I recount the harsh reality of having m...

You're about to step behind the camera and explore the unvarnished truth of my early years in the world of fashion modeling. Imagine a shared living space in Athens, Greece, a small apartment in New York City, and a myriad of experiences and emotions tied up in each. The struggles, the loneliness, and the sheer effort of figuring out basic life skills on my own. This episode takes you through a world of castings, nightlife, an...

Tune in as I share my personal journey with amenorrhea and how it led me to a newfound appreciation for that time of the month. We'll also discuss sustainable period products like menstrual discs and cups, which can be game-changers for women who love to exercise and run.

Ever wondered about the pros and cons of running every day or the world of ultra marathons? Join us as we explore the growing popularity of my YouTu...

Ever find yourself missing old friends and training partners after a big move? I recently moved to Texas and have been feeling the same way - but an inspiring conversation with one of my former New York training partners reignited my motivation for the upcoming Berlin Marathon. In this candid "dear diary" episode, I share his words of wisdom and how they reminded me of the importance of focusing on the process, the quiet ...

What do a former Nickelodeon star, an A-list actress, and a renowned author have in common? They've each fought their personal battles with eating disorders and bravely shared their stories in their memoirs. Join me as I delve into the lives of Jeanette McCurdy, Demi Moore, and Marya Hornbacher in their respective books: I'm Glad My Mom Died, Inside Out, and Wasted. As a former fashion model, I can relate to their struggl...

It's been a week of self-discovery and firsts, including giving up caffeine and redefining my identity. Join me as I share the ups and downs of taking a tiny break from running and battling caffeine withdrawals, while learning the importance of truly listening to my body.

We also talk about setting intentions for the full moon, reading from my personal diary, and creating a "cool mom life." I open up about m...

Women’s running literature is having a moment. With memoirs penned by the fastest names in the sport, today’s show is unpacking these incredible stories from the latest books on running and my input and review of what I got out of these top running autobiographies.

 The books I will be discussing are:

 Bravey by Alexi Pappas, The Longest Race by Kara Goucher, Choosing To Run by Desiree Linden, Good For A Girl by L...

In this episode, we are catching up on the latest running stories I find particularly noteworthy right now. We’re talking about Sifan Hassan heroically winning the London Marathon, Emma bates crushing it at Boston as the first American female finisher, as well as some of the other stories you should check out if you haven’t already.

1:02 - Sifan Hassan Wins London in 2:18: Fasting for Ramadan, Stopping Twice, Making Histor...

What caused marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge to slow down in the Boston marathon? How do we feel about Olympian Alexi Pappas and her partnership with Playboy magazine? What kind of exciting updates do we know about the Paris Olympic marathon in 2024?

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It’s no secret that Hollywood is infested with creeps. And for every young, wide-eyed actress/model/musician/dancer looking to make it big, these predators have mastered the art of luring naive talent into their sticky webs.

I’ve had my run-ins with a few of them. These encounters have been fewer and further between as I've grown apart from my career in the fashion industry, but they’ve put a significant dent in my opinion of m...