{"podcast":{"title":"The EMPWR Podcast","slug":"the-empwr-podcast-7193993","podcast_index_feed_id":7193993,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/PNO8461025209","website_url":"https://theempwrpodcast.podbean.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/57792808-16e2-11f0-b218-335e9618e4e3/image/c3d10dbd48c3d3b6bb0115cc714aa374.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Samantha Christine & Pursuit Network","episode_count":79,"summary":"Welcome to THE EMPWR PODCAST— the show where wellness meets real life + confidence becomes your way of being. Hosted by Fitness Entrepreneur, Certified Personal Trainer + Nutritionist, Samantha Christine, each episode is packed with workout tips, nutrition hacks, expert advice + personal stories designed to empower you on your journey to a healthier, happier you. No matter where you’re starting, or how far you’ve come, this is your space for transformation, self love, connection + growth. Whether you’re getting in a sweat, navigating traffic, or unwinding on the couch, tune in + let’s move together— physically, mentally + intentionally— toward your strongest self. Because here, we believe every season of wellness, whether you’re pushing new limits or finding your rhythm, deserves to be empowered.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T16:20:20.622876+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-empwr-podcast-7193993"},"episode":{"title":"Running Changed My Life: From Zero Miles to Ultra Marathons | ft. Matt Choi","slug":"running-changed-my-life-from-zero-miles-to-ultra-marathons-ft-matt-choi","published_at":"2026-03-18T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-empwr-podcast-7193993/running-changed-my-life-from-zero-miles-to-ultra-marathons-ft-matt-choi","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-empwr-podcast-7193993","url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/p969720/claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.megaphone.fm/PNO3049209071.mp3?updated=1773812780","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/p969720/claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.megaphone.fm/PNO3049209071.mp3?updated=1773812780","summary":"In this episode, I sit down with Matt Choi: content creator, endurance athlete, and one of the most inspiring voices in the running community. Matt's journey is anything but linear. From playing college football to losing his job during the pandemic, he found running as a form of therapy and self discovery. What started as a casual four mile run turned into marathons, ultramarathons, and a thriving online community built around pushing limits and doing hard things. We dive deep into running for beginners, fueling your body, strength training for runners, and recovery. Matt breaks down how to start running if you've never done it before, the walk jog method that actually works, how to choose the right shoes, and why you don't need to have it all figured out to just start. We talk about fueling during long runs, the importance of electrolytes, carb loading before races, and why eating enough is non negotiable if you want to avoid injury. We also get into the mental side of running: why it's more about mindset than mileage, how running became therapy for both of us, and what it takes to show up even when it's hard. Matt opens up about the New York City Marathon controversy, how he handled the backlash, and what he learned from taking accountability in a very public way. We also talk about his next challenge: transitioning into triathlons and taking on a 70.3 Ironman. This conversation is raw, real, and packed with practical advice for anyone who's ever thought about lacing up their shoes and just going. Whether you're training for your first 5k or your tenth marathon, this episode will remind you that you don't need permission to start, you just need to show up. _____ About Matt Choi: Matt Choi is a content creator, endurance athlete, and former college football player kn…","meta_description":"In this episode, I sit down with Matt Choi: content creator, endurance athlete, and one of the most inspiring voices in the running community. Matt's jour…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4411,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-empwr-podcast-7193993/episodes/running-changed-my-life-from-zero-miles-to-ultra-marathons-ft-matt-choi/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-empwr-podcast-7193993/running-changed-my-life-from-zero-miles-to-ultra-marathons-ft-matt-choi.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}