{"podcast":{"title":"Feisty Women's Performance","slug":"feisty-women-s-performance-3663324","podcast_index_feed_id":3663324,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-womens-performance-podcast/","website_url":"https://livefeisty.com/category/podcasts/feisty-womens-performance-podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d900689b-0109-41e0-bef3-04f537897623/Copy-of-Feisty-Womens-Performance-Podcast-Series-Template-1.jpg","author":"Dr. Erin Ayala","episode_count":195,"summary":"Tired of fads, quick fixes, and performance advice that wasn’t designed for you? So are we. Feisty Women’s Performance cuts through the noise to bring you credible, science-backed insights to live your best, healthiest, active life. Hosted by Dr. Erin Ayala, this is your go-to resource for tackling the challenges of being an active woman today—whether you’re hoping to PR your next marathon or just trying to understand how much protein women actually need to be eating. We’ll move beyond the male-dominated lens of sport science to deliver honest conversations and actionable advice from women for women, to improve women’s health. Each episode dives deep into one of our four pillars—physiology, nutrition, mental health, and cultural issues—with leading experts to explore topics that are often left undiscussed. If you’re an active woman who cares about your sustainable health, performance growth, and long-term progress, these conversations are for you. No fads, no quick fixes. Just real science and legit experts. Re-launching January 2026.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/feisty-women-s-performance-3663324"},"episode":{"title":"No pain, plenty of gain: Debunking pain glorification with Dr. Kim Hollingdale","slug":"no-pain-plenty-of-gain-debunking-pain-glorification-with-dr-kim-hollingdale","published_at":"2026-03-16T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/feisty-women-s-performance-3663324/no-pain-plenty-of-gain-debunking-pain-glorification-with-dr-kim-hollingdale","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/feisty-women-s-performance-3663324","url":"https://livefeisty.com/category/podcasts/feisty-womens-performance-podcast/","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ab3d0123-e590-4f86-a875-dc438f6ba6a6.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Dr. Kim Hollingdale, a renowned sport psychologist and owner of MOVEMENTAL, unpacks the damaging \"no pain, no gain\" mentality prevalent in sports culture. How does this outdated rhetoric lead to burnout in athletes? Gain valuable insights into prioritizing emotional health as a foundation for peak performance. Key takeaways: Understand the impact of \"no pain, no gain\" on mental health in sports [00:15]. Learn actionable strategies to balance pain and performance [25:30]. The importance of emotional expression and its role in achieving long-term athletic success [38:45]. How to redefine mental toughness in a healthier, more sustainable way [45:00]. The generational and gender differences in emotional expression within sports [52:15]. Dr. Kim Hollingdale is a licensed sport psychologist and the owner of MOVEMENTAL, specializing in helping athletes connect their mental health to peak performance. With a rich background in clinical and sport psychology, she works with athletes at various levels to cultivate a healthier relationship with their training and emotional well-being. Links and Resources MOVEMENTAL Website Follow Dr. Kim on Instagram: @movemental.mind Improve your IG algorithm with the Stud Budz: @stud.budz If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review! Your feedback helps us reach more listeners who can benefit from these important conversations. Join Feisty at the Grand Traverse in Duluth, MN on October 3rd! 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