PART 2: Tricia & Whitney in the HOT SEAT

This is PART 2 of our little series of putting each other in the HOT SEAT. Part I, Shanna & Olivia interviewed one another. In this episode (part II), Whitney & Tricia interview one another—asking their own questions and questions from Instagram followers and podcast listeners. 

Whitney and Tricia dive into a variety of topics, including their experiences with scary movies, the evolution of their fitness journeys, and the challenges of motherhood. They discuss the importance of community among mother runners, the impact of social media on their fitness journeys, and the significance of pelvic health, among many other topics. The conversation also touches on their training for ultra marathons and the role of supplements in their routines, all while maintaining a light-hearted and humorous tone. 

The conversation also features a rapid-fire segment where they share their favorite books, movies, and pet peeves, culminating in a light-hearted discussion about the importance of fitness and humor in managing life's challenges. Hope you enjoy!!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Series
03:00 The Hot Seat Special
06:07 Childhood Scary Movies and Their Impact
08:59 The Shift in Viewing Preferences
11:52 Starting Instagram and Sharing Fitness Journeys
15:01 Pelvic Health and Fitness Knowledge
18:08 High-Intensity Workouts and Their Evolution
21:01 Training for Ultras and Personal Goals
24:11 The Journey of Blogging and Podcasting
26:50 Supplements and Caffeine Use
28:43 The Evolution of Supplement Use
31:40 Navigating the Supplement Industry
34:44 Personal Health and Wellness Routines
36:02 Rapid Fire Favorites
40:27 Coping Mechanisms and Stress Management

Keywords

podcast, moms, running, fitness, pelvic health, Instagram, scary movies, high-intensity workouts, ultra running, supplements, supplements, health, wellness, fitness, coping mechanisms, personal stories, rapid fire questions, nutrition, exercise, mental health

About your hosts:

• Whitney Heins is a mom of 2 kids, a VDOT-certified running coach for moms who run, and founder of the resource, themotherrunners.com. Coming out of a 5-year injury cycle which included a 2:54 marathon and 1:20 half marathon, she is training to run faster as a master’s athlete. IG: @themotherrunners.
• Shanna Birchett is a mom of 6 kids under 8, including twins. She returned to running in 2021 after an 11-year break, running most recently a 2:44 marathon in the summer of 2024. She is the co-founder of Endure 365 running, endure365.com, which offers heart rate-based training plans. IG: @motherhood_running.
• Tricia DeNardis is a mom to 3 young kids and a physical therapist specializing in the pelvic floor, pregnancy and postpartum rehabilitation. After running 10 marathons, Tricia completed her first 50k in the fall of 2024, and is now hooked! IG: @burpeesandburpcloths.
• Olivia Garcia is a mom of 2 young kids, who used to work as a paramedic. She fell in love with running in 2019, despite surviving a marathon that didn’t go according to plan. She’s since cut more than an hour off her marathon time and gunning to break 3 hours. IG: ...