# EP 227. Samantha Powderhorn Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/run-canada-podcast-971461/ep-227-samantha-powderhorn Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/run-canada-podcast-971461/ep-227-samantha-powderhorn.md Podcast: [Run Canada Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/run-canada-podcast-971461) Published: 2025-06-07T09:15:00+00:00 Episode link: https://womenruncanada.libsyn.com/ep-227-samantha-powderhorn Audio file: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/womenruncanada/EP_227._Samantha_Powderhorn.mp3?dest-id=1606199 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/run-canada-podcast-971461/episodes/ep-227-samantha-powderhorn Duration seconds: 3142 ## Resource I use the word resilient often on this show, but today's guest Samantha Powderhorn truly redefines it. Raised in the remote Sayisi Dene First Nation in Northern Manitoba, Samantha faced an incredibly tough childhood marked by addiction, neglect, and becoming a mother at just 15 years old. Later, after a cancer diagnosis and the devastating loss of her brother, she found herself battling addiction, trapped in an unhappy marriage, and trying to find a way forward. But Samantha's story doesn't end there. She has transformed her life by learning to love and care for herself and discovering strength through running. She became the first Sayisi Dene woman to complete the Churchill Marathon and is setting her sights on even more incredible goals. Samantha is brave, compassionate, and deeply inspiring. She shares her story hoping it will help others find their own path through hardship. Follow Samantha @sayisitaurus --- EPISODE SPONSOR: Under Armour Toronto 10K The Under Armour Toronto 10K is all about community: join us for a day of active excitement. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, this event is about more than just a run: it's an opportunity to rally your crew and create lasting memories in your community. At over 90% sold out, this is your final call to join the fun. visit https://canadarunningseries.com/toronto-10k/ for more info and to get registered. Intro Music: Joseph McDade ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/run-canada-podcast-971461/episodes/ep-227-samantha-powderhorn/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/run-canada-podcast-971461/ep-227-samantha-powderhorn.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.