If you’ve been eagerly awaiting the latest from the authors of The Help or The Guncle, this is a don’t-miss episode! Host Ellison Weist weighs in on Kathryn Stockett’s long-awaited novel, and Sarah Bowen Shea details Steven Rowley’s new set-in-Palm-Springs book. Ellison also raves about the latest Oprah’s Book Club pick. And Sarah goes wild for a novel adaptation on Netflix! The books discussed:

The Calamity Club: Kathryn Stockett

A Deadly Episode: Anthony Horowitz

John of John: Douglas Stuart

Take Me with You: Steven Rowley

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Attention adventure lovers: Give a listen to this episode about the Grand Traverse, a single-day trail event in Duluth, MN, that lets you choose the distance you cover and at what pace you want to go (hiking or running). Coach Dimity McDowell and three 2025 Grand Traverse participants join hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat to share details and highlights of this epic undertaking, including:

-the training involved for a one-day hiking or running event

-how hiking 21 miles stacks up to running a half-marathon

-essential nutrition and hydration strategies for success

-the power of companionship on the trail

-the awe-inspiring beauty of hard-won vistas

Sarah shares a story about a recent “nature event” involving a swarm of rogue honeybees before Coach Dimity joins around 14:00.

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This is a must-listen for everyone who needs to get out of their own head and make forward progress. Coach Liz Waterstraat shares wisdom and take-away lessons gleaned from Beyond Belief: The Science-Backed Way to Stop Limiting Yourself and Achieve Breakthrough Results by Nir Eyal with Julie Li. In the conversation with host Sarah Bowen Shea, Coach Liz explains that beliefs aren’t facts; the effect anticipation has on physical capabilities; and the importance of stacking small wins. And she drops a scientifically backed shocker about the deleterious effects of hitting snooze!

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Wahoo Kickr Run: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

Join AMR at the Grand Traverse in Duluth, MN on October 3rd! Use code AMR20 for $20 off when you register at https://feisty.co/events/the-grand-traverse/

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