Best Laura Norris Podcasts (2024)

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76: What to Eat Before Runs, Recovery Nutrition, and Low Energy Availability 30:28

1h ago30:28

30:28

Our listener question follows up on the listener question from episode 72 - how do you take objective vs subject approaches to determine your best race distance? Then, we dive into an important topic: pre- and post-run nutrition, and why they matter so much. We dive into the science and provide practical tips that you can implement in your own trai…

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EP 436: Herbal Elixers, Mocktails, and Shrubs with Laura Gilmore 45:46

4h ago45:46

45:46

This week I’m excited to have Laura Gilmour on the podcast talking about herbal elixirs, shrubs, cocktails and mocktails. She’s given me plenty of inspiration to start using my herb garden to create incredible drinks with health benefits! Laura also shared her favorite drink recipe using a blueberry and spruce shrub that sounds incredible. You can …

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Steven Hyden on Patio Music & Bruce Springsteen 57:00

5h ago57:00

57:00

Steven Hyden is a writer and podcaster whose new book, There Was Nothing You Could Do, is out now. We talk about the Patio Hall of Fame, why he’s a terrible DJ, vinyl is for suckers, music hits different on the patio, Skynyrd vs. Neil Young, Steve picks the most patio-friendly Radiohead and Pearl Jam records, how he writes so damn much, small-town …

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75: Why Your Easy Pace Isn't Improving, Low Volume Marathon Plans, and More: Our Informed Hot Takes 29:29

41m ago29:29

29:29

In the midst of a running boom, there is more information than ever being shared on social media. However, some of that information is misguided or presented without nuance - if not just straight up inaccurate. Our “hot takes” episodes guide you through some of these topics, drawing from our years of experience in coaching and from an evidence-base…

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EP: EP 435: Hidden Toxins in Foods & My 6 Month Detox 29:16

4m ago29:16

29:16

This week I’m sharing part two of my health journey and updating you on my six-month toxin results. Though I’m not going to disclose my exact detox protocol (because it’s so individualized based on my numbers and labs), I will be sharing some basic changes you can make in your life to immediately reduce your toxin exposure. For more information and…

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74: How to Set Realistic Running Goals (With Elisabeth Scott of Running Explained) 34:20

4d ago34:20

34:20

We are doing something a bit different in this episode! Periodically, we will bring guests onto the show. Today we have our first guest, who has graciously hosted us on her podcast before. Elisabeth Scott of Running Explained joins us for a discussion on running goals. Discussion points include: Process goals vs outcome goals How much can you impro…

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EP: 434 Health Update: Toxin Results & What You Need to Know 22:12

1d ago22:12

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This week I’m sharing my health journey and update on some toxin testing I’ve been doing for better health. It’s been quite the journey, but one I’m happy to share about because I know I’m not the only one struggling from years of exposure to PFAS (or “forever chemical”). Unfortunately, our bodies don’t know what to do with these chemicals and the …

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73: How to Use Heart Rate Zones for Running 37:18

8d ago37:18

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We collected listener questions on Instagram to provide you with a practical guide for how to use heart rate zones for running. Discussion points include: Who should use heart rate zone training? Are Garmin’s heart rate zones accurate? How to calculate your individual heart rate zones Understanding the five-zone model Should you use your watch or a…

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72: How to Train for Your First Half Marathon 30:30

18d ago30:30

30:30

The half marathon is one of the most popular race distance out there, for both experienced and novice runners. This episode focuses on how to train for your first marathon - while minimizing injury risk and enjoying the experience. These tips can also be helpful even if you are an experienced half marathon runner! Discussion points include: Do you …

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71: How to Travel for a Marathon (Or Other Destination Race) 30:04

25d ago30:04

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Are you traveling for a marathon (or other distance) soon, either domestically or internationally? Then this episode is for you! We have tips on how to make your destination race - and all the travel logistics around it - the smoothest and most enjoyable experience possible. Discussion points: Managing your hydration while traveling for a race How …

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EP: 433 Raising Goats for Dairy, Meat & Packing w/ Marc Warnke 50:57

23d ago50:57

50:57

Join me with guest Marc Warnke as he nearly convinces me to get goats again! We’re talking all things raising goats, from the space and supplies required, time it takes to milk them daily, and the various uses they have around the homestead. He’s a wealth of information and you’ll definitely want to check out the corresponding blog post for the res…

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70: How to Fit Running and Training into Your Life 30:38

1M ago30:38

30:38

Easy runs, interval workouts, strength training, prehab work, warm-ups, cross-training, and recovery - it’s a lot for anyone, much less if you are balancing a job and family! Additionally, you may have received messaging before that you NEED to do more to improve - but maybe that doesn’t mesh with your real life. There is a big gap between training…

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69: How to Adjust Your Race for Injury, Illness, Weather, and More 36:52

2M ago36:52

36:52

This experience happens to virtually every runner. No matter how well your training cycle went, race day doesn’t go as planned. You get sick on race week, the weather forecast looks sub-optimal, you have a lot of work stress, or you just don’t feel great on race day. We draw on our coaching experiences as well as a basic understanding of race day p…

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EP: 432 Homesteading 101 Series (Back to the Basics): Preserving 45:41

1M ago45:41

45:41

Join me as I continue on in this Homesteading 101 Series (Back to the Basics). Today’s episode is all about the basics of preserving. There are ten different methods I’ll discuss in today’s podcast, listed in order from what I consider to be the easiest to the most difficult. I truly believe in layering on skillsets to help prevent overwhelm. If yo…

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Miranda Reinert on Merch, Zines, Hole, and Hockey 52:36

1M ago52:36

52:36

Miranda Reinert is a writer, podcaster and zine maker. We talk about making a full-on magazine, Jimmy Montague/Taking Meds, getting ideas out of your head and into the world, The End of Merch?, your double-knee Carhartts are a social signifier, creating something that lasts, tangibility, Grace Robins-Somerville on Hole’s Live Through This, what are…

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68: Do You Need Stability Shoes? Understanding Overpronation 29:09

2M ago29:09

29:09

Are stability shoes outdated or the magic key to preventing injury? It’s actually neither - for some runners, they are the appropriate shoes, but they aren’t for everyone. We discuss overpronation and stability shoes in this episode. Discussion points include: Understanding pronation and supination in the running stride Is overpronation bad? What a…

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MONTHLY SPECIAL - making changes stick 38:25

2M ago38:25

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This is the last of our podcasts in The Wellbeing Lounge for now - so it's a great one. We've got Self Development Coach Johnny Lawrence joining the panel - Dr Meg, Coach Sharon and myself to talk about how we can make those changes stick - and it's all about building healthy habits one step at a time. Fitness Instructor Robb Henderson talks about …

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EP: 431 - Why Every Homestead Should Adopt These Regenerative Agriculture Practices Now 36:42

1M ago36:42

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In the realm of sustainable farming practices, regenerative agriculture has really come to the forefront of our attention. It provides hope with a holistic approach to land stewardship that goes beyond mere sustainability to actively restore and regenerate ecosystems. But what exactly is regenerative agriculture, and why does it matter? Join me wit…

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Wellbeing at work with Dr Hayley Lewis 22:09

2M ago22:09

22:09

How do we make wellbeing at work - work? Today's guest specialises in this topic and gives her tips and tools for both personal and systemic change to help teams perform at their best. #workplacewellbeing #wellbeingexpert #mentalhealthbroadcasterBy Audrey Tang, Meg Arroll, Sharon Lawton

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Sexual wellbeing with Madina Demirbas 16:43

2M ago16:43

16:43

"Just because we can live without sex doesn't mean it's not an essential part of overall wellbeing" warns my guest, Madina Demirbas, sex therapist for couples. She talks about how sex can be used as a weapon, and reminds us that sometimes "too tired" doesn't mean "not up for it"...but rather "not sure I can finish it!" - and what to do about that! …

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67: Is The Boston Marathon Overhyped? 27:35

2M ago27:35

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The big marathons including Boston and New York are ubiquitous on social media - but do they live up to the hype? We take a different format in our episode today and provide you with a nuanced hot take (as paradoxical as that sounds) on the most popular marathons. First, we answer a listener’s question about taking Tylenol or Advil before a race. T…

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EP: 430 - Healthy Soda Alternatives with CeAnne Kosel from Farmhouse Teas 44:46

2M ago44:46

44:46

This week I’m sharing a bit more about my own health journey and what I learned about the dangers of soda. I’m excited to have CeAnne Kosel from Farmhouse Teas joining me as she’s a wealth of information when it comes to making your own healthy homemade soda alternatives that actually taste good and that your family will love. If you’d like to lear…

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Jokermen's Ian Grant and Evan Laffer on the Jokermen Mindset 54:59

2M ago54:59

54:59

Do artists get worse with age or can they get more interesting? Behold the Jokermen Mindset. Ian and Evan of the Jokermen podcast and I talk about approaching music with an empty head, Dylan’s Philosophy of Modern Song, when artists DO just get shittier with age, Albini & Steely Dan, what song would a group of Canadian bachelor party bros sing toge…

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Holistic health with Gemma Norris 19:28

2M ago19:28

19:28

Gemma Norris speaks about how the growing disconnect with our bodies and result in ill health and gives us her tools for being able to better sit with ourselves to get in tune with what we really need. She speaks about authenticity and how being driven by our ego can thwart both happiness and true success. #wellbeing #holistichealth #mindfulness…

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66: How to Improve Your Mile Time 33:29

2M ago33:29

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The running community talks a lot about longer distances, but we are focusing in this episode on an underrated distance: the mile. While most runners can run multiple miles without stopping, racing a mile as fast as you can is an entirely different challenge. In this episode, we discuss how to improve your mile time - whether you are aiming for a 5…

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We Drafted Our Favorite Against Me! Songs 2:53

2M ago2:53

2:53

This one's not like the others. It's four pals in a room doing an Against Me! song draft while drinking Rainiers and eating junk. It's dumb and wonderful and only on Patreon: patreon.com/afterthedeluge -- Guests: Ryan Page, RJ Myers, Matt Helms, Justin Cox (me) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afterthedeluge/support…

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Dr Laura Howard - Be Your Best - and Bring Your Best to Work 15:29

3M ago15:29

15:29

What a great mission - and this underpins everything that Dr Laura does. Her work focuses on authenticity and the issues we face, especially as women, to be authentic within leadership. Yet, if we can be authentic we are better able to thrive. #workplacewellbeing #authenticleadership #womenileadership…

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65: Does Running Make You Look Older? And Other Common Running Myths 27:51

3M ago27:51

27:51

A number of listeners have asked us some questions based on common running myths - and so we’re here today to refute some of those myths! From running making you look older to marathons being bad for your health, we wade through the myth and evidence in this episode. How does blood donation impact your running? Does running make you look older? Do …

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Emma Kelly - yoga for creating a safe space to thrive 16:46

3M ago16:46

16:46

African Spiritual Researcher and Retreat host Emma Kelly speaks to me about the power of yoga - stemming from its heritage and cultural roots; as well as the importance of creating a safe space to share and grow. #inclusivity #yoga #heritageBy Audrey Tang, Meg Arroll, Sharon Lawton

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64: Does Body Size Impact Your Training? Tips for Runners in Taller and Larger Bodies 29:47

3M ago29:47

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Larger encompasses a variety of body types: taller than average, more muscle, or higher body mass. Both Laura and Amanda are taller than the average female runner and have worked with runners of a wide range of body sizes. However, we’ve noticed that a lot of the online advice that focuses mostly on how to start running if you have a larger body - …

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EP: 429 Must Have Herbs for Your FIRST-AID KIT with Dr. Patrick Jones 22:06

3M ago22:06

22:06

While I continue my podcast break, please enjoy this podcast episode that was published as a YouTube video only. I’m interviewing Dr. Patrick Jones on the medicinal herbs I’m growing in my garden, plus discussing many of their uses. If you’re looking to grow a medicinal herb garden, you’ll definitely want to check out the post that goes with this i…

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MONTHLY SPECIAL - Power & Control in the Music industry 47:35

3M ago47:35

47:35

The panel are joined by phenomenal artist That Joe Payne, who speaks about his rise into the spotlight with The Enid, which caused him a breakdown as he struggled with the demands and grooming of the music industry at a very young age. He speaks about how he rebuilt himself into the incredible performer he is today. #thatjoepayne #musicindustry #re…

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Tre Ventour Griffiths - The Windrush community in Northampton 22:42

3M ago22:42

22:42

PhD Researcher Tre Ventour Griffiths speaks about how is work on the Windrush community in Northampton is giving people back their stories and their heritage. #heritage #windrush #storiesBy Audrey Tang, Meg Arroll, Sharon Lawton

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63: How to Start Running Again After Injury 30:58

3M ago30:58

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First, we answer a listener’s question on how to do when your race doesn’t go as you hoped. Then, we dive into a commonly asked question: how do you start running again after an injury? Importantly, this is not medical advice nor is it individual guidance - this is generalized running advice. Discussion points include: When can you start running ag…

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EP: 428 Start Using These NOW for Your Animals | Herbal Remedies for Livestock & Animals w/ Doc Jones 48:56

3M ago48:56

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I know last week I said I’d be taking a break from podcasting, and while that’s still true, I just couldn’t leave you all hanging for three whole weeks. So this week and next week I have a couple of special podcast episodes that originally aired as video interviews over on YouTube with Dr. Patrick Jones from Homegrown Herbalist. In this podcast, he…

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Susan Popoola - the nuances of diversity and inclusivity 16:02

3M ago16:02

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Sticking with the theme of inclusivity, author and founder of "A Mosaic World", Susan Popoola talks to me about the nuances within diversity and inclusivity, and how we need to look and learn deeply if we are to truly understand others. #diversity #inclusivity #racism #differenceBy Audrey Tang, Meg Arroll, Sharon Lawton

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62: How to Run a Sub 2 Hour Half Marathon 33:51

3M ago33:51

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One of the most popular running goals is to run a half marathon in under two hours. A 1:59 half marathon is faster than the average finisher - it's a time that represents lots of hard work and dedication. In this episode, we are sharing tips from our years of coaching runners to this goal. Even if you have already run a sub-2 half marathon, this ep…

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EP: 427 Save Big on Animal Feed: Historical Fodder for Today w/ Deanne Converse 48:56

3M ago48:56

48:56

Join me with my guest Deanne Converse as we discuss ways to become more self-sustainable with our livestock feed costs. Deanne is sharing her years of experience in feeding livestock without the feed store. With the rise in feed costs over the past few years, this is one podcast you won’t want to miss. We’re not only talking about how to feed cattl…

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Stephanie Garfoth - Resilience and Change 21:55

4M ago21:55

21:55

Business Psychologist Stephanie shares her inspirational journey of finding her authentic self. Stephanie talks about the nuances of inclusivity, as well as how curiosity brings a better understanding of others, and helps us find our authentic selves #selfdevelopment #personalgrowthBy Audrey Tang, Meg Arroll, Sharon Lawton

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61: VO2max Workouts, Threshold Runs, and More: Understanding the Different Types of Running Workouts 35:47

4M ago35:47

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What’s the difference between a VO2max and threshold running workout? This episode is your guide to all the different type of running workouts, including interval runs, tempo runs, and more. Before delving into the main discussion, we answer a listener’s question on running shoes for the treadmill. Discussion points include: When should you start a…

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