Best Sara Tiara Podcasts (2025)

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Building a Business That Loves You Back ft. Chef Tiara & Sara Tans 40:17

10d ago40:17

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In this episode of WORK, Erika talks with Chef Tiara from The Pastry Box about building something from scratch—literally. They get into how burnout led to biscuits, what it means to create a business that actually feeds you, and why joy should be part of the plan. The episode also features a conversation with Sarah Tans on maternity, identity, and …

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812. Everything You Need to Know About the 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Standards 1:00:42

23h ago1:00:42

1:00:42

"They just want a chance to compete." Yesterday, after much anticipation and speculation, USA Track & Field announced the changes to the qualifying times for the 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. So, what's it going to take to OTQ leading up to LA 2028, and to get to run at the Trials? For women, the qualifying mark stays the same: 2:37:00. On the…

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Summer Is A Mindset 44:29

1d ago44:29

44:29

In this episode of WORK, Erika opens with a conversation on burnout, humor, and how survival sometimes looks like making fun of your own life. She talks about the pressure to build businesses like SKIMS, and why most companies don’t work that way. Caitlin Murray joins to talk about parenting, grief, and growing Big Time Adulting into a platform bui…

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811. Phily Bowden’s 2025 London Marathon Recap 1:12:24

5d ago1:12:24

1:12:24

"You just need to chill a little bit!" Phily Bowden has a massive following. Whether it's on YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram, there are hundreds of thousands of people watching — and applauding — Phily's every training run, start line, and finish line. The 2:25 UK-based marathoner runs professionally for On, and as she always says, she loves the grin…

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810. Emily Oster's 2025 Boston Marathon Recap 1:10:17

12d ago1:10:17

1:10:17

"There’s this sense of all these people, they came out to watch you do this weird, crazy thing. And you’re running toward the thing you’ve been working toward for many months, and all of these people are behind you, and people beside you trying to do the same thing. It’s very special." First, Emily Oster started running. Then she started running fa…

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Trust Is the New Currency ft. Tejas Hullur & Anne Abel 1:00:54

17d ago1:00:54

1:00:54

In this episode of WORK, Erika talks about leadership, trust, and why the best teams don’t need babysitting. She unpacks what makes someone worth following, how Gen Alpha misunderstands the internet, and why being busy doesn’t mean being valuable. Plus: a conversation with Tejas Hullur on content, burnout, and storytelling—and a story from travel w…

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Episode 53, The World’s Most Macabre Foods (And Beverages) - Part 1 1:32:39

16d ago1:32:39

1:32:39

After last week, we needed to go quirky on this one. Today we are discussing the world’s most unusual foods. Some might call them disgusting, some might call them macabre, but I just call them interesting. This is part 1 of a 3 part series- there were so many good ones! Today we will cover: Alien Dumplings Shirako Bog Butter Su Callu Sardu Ortolan …

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809. On Turning 40, With Guest Host Cousin Jackie 1:08:14

20d ago1:08:14

1:08:14

"For two years, I have been sad. Not all the time. But it got pretty bad and pretty dark and pretty scary for a long time. And over these past few weeks, I’ve seen the light. And I feel like I get to be the light. And it’s been really fun to genuinely be enjoying my life." If you follow me on Instagram (I'm @aliontherun1), I'm sure you're sick of m…

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You Don’t Need an MBA to Build a Brand 43:36

24d ago43:36

43:36

In this episode of WORK, Erika sits down with Dustin Baker and Maya French, the co-founders of Happy Pop, to talk about what it really takes to build something from nothing—twice. They get into the chaos of launching a beverage brand, learning everything on the fly, and why community and confidence matter more than any investor pitch. It’s a story …

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808. My 2025 London Marathon Weekend Recap 1:22:26

27d ago1:22:26

1:22:26

"It's just this phase of life I'm in right now where I just can't get enough of going out and having fun. Within reason. In sweatpants." I had the absolute privilege of getting to attend the London Marathon with New Balance (a sponsor of the race). I attended a New Balance Women's Summit, hosted a panel the night before the race, and spent a ton of…

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807. Darcy Budworth, Founder of Take the Bridge 1:33:32

29d ago1:33:32

1:33:32

"We don’t do things the easy way." Ten years ago, Darcy Budworth was feeling burned out on running and racing in New York City. The interior designer felt a pull toward something beyond the classic weekend morning road races in Central Park. Enter Take the Bridge: an unsanctioned urban race through city streets and over bridges, navigating traffic,…

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There’s No Phoning It In ft. Megan Olivi 57:29

1M ago57:29

57:29

In this episode of WORK, Erika talks about what it really means to show up prepared—at work, in your routines, and in your life. She breaks down generational differences in effort, the myth of phoning it in, and why some people make everything look easy. Plus, a conversation with sports broadcaster Megan Olivi about performance, pressure, and doing…

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Episode 52, The Gut-Wrenching Death of Lacey Fletcher 1:36:47

1M ago1:36:47

1:36:47

The coroner said he couldn’t eat and cried for days, after recovering her body. This is the excruciating life and atrocious death of Lacey Fletcher. This case is one of the worst things I’ve ever heard, but Lacey’s story needs to be told. In telling it, we also have hope to avoid this ever happening to anyone else. EVER. AGAIN. This case is not as …

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806. Sharon Lokedi, 2025 Boston Marathon Champion 1:18:14

1M ago1:18:14

1:18:14

"All those moments led to this. All the hard work really, truly pays off." In 2022, Sharon Lokedi made her marathon debut at the TCS New York City Marathon. It went pretty well for a first-timer: She won. Since then, Sharon has raced often and well, usually finding herself on a podium just behind frequent competitor and friend Hellen Obiri. Sharon …

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805. My 2025 Boston Marathon Weekend Recap 1:55:56

1M ago1:55:56

1:55:56

"I’ve tried to take on that mindset for the last few years at these races, of, 'How do I show up as authentically as possible, as the Ali I know I am and want to be, while having fun, while being professional… What does that look like?' And I feel like I kind of nailed it this time around." There’s nowhere I’d rather be on the third Monday in April…

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'As Per My Last Email' Is Passive Aggressive 43:18

1M ago43:18

43:18

In this episode of WORK, Erika breaks down what actually makes a good performance review, why feedback often goes wrong, and how collaboration turns into chaos when no one owns anything. She gets into the future of work, the difference between real mentorship and fake feedback, and why writing “as per my last email” might be the worst strategy of a…

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804. LIVE at the Boston Marathon Expo with Hellen Obiri, Conner Mantz, and Dakotah Popehn, Presented by Shokz 48:16

1M ago48:16

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"How can I not have success when I have this many people coming and supporting me?" On the Friday before the Boston Marathon, I hosted a panel at the race expo featuring three of Shokz-sponsored athletes: Hellen Obiri, Conner Mantz, and Dakotah Popehn. Hellen entered the race at the two-time defending champion, and she went on to finish second in 2…

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803. LIVE at the Boston Marathon Expo with Jess McClain & Emma Bates 53:32

1M ago53:32

53:32

"You ran with some kahunas!" Every year, I host a panel at the Boston Marathon Expo featuring some of the top American women in the professional field. This year, that meant getting to chat with Jess McClain and Emma Bates on the Friday before the 2025 Boston Marathon. Jess went on to become the top American woman in Boston, finishing seventh overa…

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802. LIVE in Boston at The Track at New Balance with Heather MacLean 1:07:43

1M ago1:07:43

1:07:43

"I'm a Boston girlie through and through." Welcome to The Track at New Balance during Boston Marathon weekend! This was a 725-person party featuring New Balance Boston athlete and Olympian Heather MacLean, and it was one for the books. Heather had us all laughing with stories about shopping carts, witch family members, tinned fish Tok, and so much …

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It’s Never Too Late to Start ft. Chloé Crane-Leroux & Trudy Crane 38:53

2M ago38:53

38:53

In this episode of WORK, Erika sits down with Trudy and Chloe—mother and daughter, creatives, and co-authors of The Artful Way to Plant-Based Cooking. They talk about starting over at 50, building a career from scratch, and working together without losing your mind. The conversation covers career reinvention, ceramics, content, modeling, menopause,…

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801. Jess Sims, Boston Marathoner & Peloton Instructor (Rerun) 1:25:21

2M ago1:25:21

1:25:21

“She said, ‘This is how it was supposed to be. This is how it was supposed to feel.’ And at that moment, I realized the magnitude of what we gave to each other.” Rerun alert! In honor of the 129th Boston Marathon in just a few days, we're throwing it back to 2022, when fan favorite and beloved Peloton instructor Jess Sims surprised the world by sho…

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800. Aisha Praught Leer, on Life After Professional Running 1:30:39

2M ago1:30:39

1:30:39

"There’s a stigma about retiring from pro running, that it’s this huge thing and it’s so hard. And there are parts of it that are challenging. But I’m seriously so great. I’m loving life." Aisha Praught Leer is no stranger to the Ali on the Run Show. She returns today for her fifth appearance — but it's her first in this new phase of life. Last yea…

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Performance Reviews Are Broken 45:39

2M ago45:39

45:39

In this episode of WORK, Erika talks with Max Shaw, founder of Windmill, about what happens when you actually try to fix work with software. They get into performance reviews, why no one knows what anyone does anymore, and how AI can help the way we collaborate. It’s a conversation about systems, strategy, and the mess between productivity and perf…

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799. Caroline Moss Wants to Run a Marathon, Episode 1 1:54:24

2M ago1:54:24

1:54:24

"If we get to the end of my life, and I look back and say the regrets that I have, I know one of them would be, 'You never ran the New York City Marathon.' Not a marathon. I don’t want to run a marathon. I want to run the New York City Marathon." Caroline Moss has a dream: to run the New York City Marathon. As a New Yorker, it's her favorite day of…

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Episode 51, Catfish Mom: Kendra Gail Licari 1:14:37

2M ago1:14:37

1:14:37

In a small Michigan town, an online bully was terrorizing several middle school students for years, causing emotional and mental distress. The drama then started to ripple through the school, and outwards to the school staff and parents of the students. Soon the whole town seemed to know about this online campaign of terror. But who was the culprit…

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798. Gabi Rooker, Ready to Run the 2025 Boston Marathon 1:08:31

2M ago1:08:31

1:08:31

"I want to go out there and just absolutely smash it out of the park." Next week, the pros and everyday runners alike will descend on Boston, MA, to run the 129th Boston Marathon. For most of these runners, getting to run Boston is a longtime goal or dream. One they worked hard at for years. And that's true even for professional runner Gabi Rooker.…

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Just Do The Thing 51:25

2M ago51:25

51:25

In this episode of WORK, Erika explores what it means to actually do your job—without overthinking, over-talking, or waiting for permission. She unpacks the myth of linear careers, the shift away from traditional full-time roles, and the impact of AI on creative work. It’s a conversation about clarity, momentum, and getting out of your own way. See…

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797. Laura Galeazzo, 2:49 Marathoner 1:11:10

2M ago1:11:10

1:11:10

"I set this goal. I made a promise to myself that I wanted this, so I’m going to do it. And no, that’s not always fun. Maybe that means a late treadmill run or whatever it may be. But those little wins against your brain — and the battle to not do something — help you on race day. Because when it gets hard, you’ve already practiced doing it when yo…

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796. Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Boston Marathon 2:49:53

2M ago2:49:53

2:49:53

"It's gonna be epic!" We are less than three weeks away from the 129th running of the world’s oldest marathon. This year’s Boston Marathon takes place, as always, on the third Monday of April — this year, that’s April 21. In this mega-episode, I (along with a team of experts and insiders) am attempting to answer all of your questions about all thin…

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Hire the Divas 59:07

2M ago59:07

59:07

In this episode of WORK, Erika unpacks what it really means to hire big personalities, lead through change, and build systems that actually work—especially for moms. She shares the story behind launching Rework, reflects on Gen Z’s relationship with ambition, and makes the case for hiring the divas, not avoiding them. See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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795. Jinger Gottschall, New Balance Director of Sports Research 55:08

2M ago55:08

55:08

"I am nowhere near close to being an expert, and that’s part of why I wanted this job — a challenge." Imagine you're a real-life woman in STEM. Someone who loves numbers, data, hypotheses, constants, and thoroughly researched experiments with scientifically-backed outcomes. Imagine you're also an athlete. A triathlete, specifically. So, what's the …

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794. Ask Ali! 1:12:46

2M ago1:12:46

1:12:46

"Be open to the possibility of what can happen when you relinquish control and just listen." Welcome to Ask Ali, a monthly series where I answer all of your questions submitted on Instagram (I'm @aliontherun1). This time around, we're tackling health stuff, running stuff, work stuff, and a total grab bag of miscellaneous questions. SPONSORS: goodr:…

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Leave It Better Than You Found It 44:18

2M ago44:18

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In this episode of WORK, Erika sits down with Julia and Kiernan, two longtime team members leaving the food52, for honest and thoughtful exit interviews. They talk about growth, burnout, resilience, and what it takes to stay optimistic during change. Erika also reflects on grief, legacy, and why leaving things better than you found them still matte…

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Episode 50, 1700’s Murder Pamphlet: God’s Revenge Against Murderers! Part 2 53:56

2M ago53:56

53:56

We are back back back back back again, in the 1700’s, for another Olden-Timey murder pamphlet case! Today’s case involves a mother and daughter, and one of their young apprentices. Get your dismemberment pants on, because it’s going to get gruesome. #mistressofthemacabre #mistressofthemacabrepodcast #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #mysteries #haunting…

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793. Catching Up with Elise Cranny, Two-Time Olympian 1:09:00

3M ago1:09:00

1:09:00

"That’s been a big part of the change and growth. The lesson is trusting yourself and not being afraid to figure out what works for you, even if that’s different than someone else." She'll race the 800, the 1500, the mile, the 5K, the 10K...and in this conversation, Elise Cranny even hints at a possible marathon someday. Elise returns to the Ali on…

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792. Parker Valby, Professional New Balance Athlete & Olympian (With Special Guest Vernon Norwood) 1:23:46

3M ago1:23:46

1:23:46

"There are so many ways to get to the start line. There is not one way to do it. You just have to find what works best for you." Parker Valby was a collegiate phenom. At the University of Florida, Parker set multiple collegiate records in the 5000m and the 10,000m. She earned six NCAA and SEC titles, including five NCAA titles in one year alone. Sh…

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Hard Choices Are Tough But Not Making Them Is Worse 22:44

3M ago22:44

22:44

In this episode of WORK, Erika breaks down the massive shift happening at Food52 and Schoolhouse. She talks hard choices, layoffs, and the reality of running a business when the numbers don’t add up. She gets into what went wrong, what had to change, and what’s next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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791. Everything You Need to Know About Grand Slam Track 1:16:03

3M ago1:16:03

1:16:03

"The thing that they just really want is to race the best people, and for people to watch them. They legitimately want to race really good people, and they want it to matter." You've probably seen the hype for track's newest league. But what, exactly, is Grand Slam Track, and why should we care about it? In this conversation, Grand Slam's Senior Di…

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790. LIVE in Richmond with Keira D’Amato 1:29:32

3M ago1:29:32

1:29:32

"Win or learn, and then pick up and move on." The girls were back in town! Keira D'Amato and I spent the weekend in Richmond, VA, for the second River City Half Marathon and 5K (she ran — and won — the half, and I ran the 5K). Thank you so much to the best bejeweled and bedazzled audience for such a fun afternoon. We laughed, we debated hot takes, …

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Be Nice To Your GPT 40:35

3M ago40:35

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In this episode of WORK Erika dives into the realities of workplace culture, productivity, and the challenges of modern leadership. She explores how uncertainty, fear, and exhaustion are shaping the way people show up at work—and why relationships matter more than ever. Plus, a discussion on daylight savings (should we even have it?), the right way…

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Episode 49, 1700’s Murder Pamphlet: God’s Revenge Against Murderers! Part 1 1:38:43

3M ago1:38:43

1:38:43

Put on your fancy feathered triangle hat, because we are talking in Old English today about two different murder cases from the 1700’s! Let us bid adieu to this century for a bit, and discuss a couple crimes of yesteryear. First we will discuss the case of Elizabeth Brownrigg, who tortured her apprentices with the help of her husband and son, leadi…

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789. Tristin Colley, 2:25 Marathoner with ZAP Endurance 1:17:02

3M ago1:17:02

1:17:02

"It’s not sustainable if you’re not having fun with it." Tristin Colley ran her first marathon in 2019 in 2 hours and 40 minutes. Just four years later, Tristin she 15 minutes off that time, running 2:25 at the Chicago Marathon. Now, Tristin (formerly Van Ord) is throwing down 110-mile weeks with her team, ZAP Endurance, as she gears up for this ye…

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Owning The Relationship 51:09

3M ago51:09

51:09

In this episode of Work Erika dives into the challenges of balancing workload, managing priorities, and navigating career growth. The conversation explores how to take ownership of work, build strong relationships, and rethink productivity. Plus, she tackles the evolving expectations around remote work, the impact of leadership styles, and the impo…

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788. Talia McKinney, NYC Real Estate Agent & Marathoner 56:20

3M ago56:20

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"It’s never too late. It’s never too late to switch careers, ask for a raise, do something you want to be doing. If you’re feeling stuck, just know that it’s never too late. If you want to make a change, life is short. Do it." Talia McKinney is on her feet all day, every day — and every day starts with a run. The New York City-based marathoning rea…

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787. Ask Ali! 1:05:28

3M ago1:05:28

1:05:28

"It’s good to get to a place where you can accept that there are terrible things happening and good things happening, and they all happen at once, and we don’t get to plan when they happen. So if you’re going through something really hard and joy shows up for you, see it and notice it." Welcome to Ask Ali, a monthly series where I answer all of you…

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Greatest Shortage on the Planet is Positive Energy 50:02

3M ago50:02

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In this episode of Work, Erika talks about the controversial world of office snacks, and the generational differences in work-life balance. We also dive into strategies for staying positive in the face of daily chaos, the importance of setting boundaries, and the ongoing debate about remote work versus office culture. Plus, we discuss the challenge…

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786. Sinclaire Johnson, Professional Middle-Distance Runner 1:10:57

3M ago1:10:57

1:10:57

"I needed to have the year I had to really give me the push to make the changes I made." In 2022, Sinclaire Johnson cemented her spot as a middle-distance rising star when she broke the women's 1500m tape at the U.S. National Championships. Since then, the Nike-sponsored athlete has made a lot of changes on the run. She transitioned from Jerry Schu…

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785. Girl Talk 2.0 with Molly Seidel & Anoush Arakelian 1:17:00

4M ago1:17:00

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"It’s OK that not everybody gets it. The right people will." Three years ago, in an antidote to Love on the Run Week, Molly Seidel and Anoush Arakelian joined the Ali on the Run Show for a chat about dating, confidence, mental health, and more. Now, the girls are back in town, and Molly and Anoush return for life updates, running updates, and more …

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RESPOND DON'T REACT 54:51

4M ago54:51

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In this episode of Work, Erika shares a key lesson on responding vs. reacting in the workplace, gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Nobody Cares live event, and dives into the challenges of discussing work on social media. Guests include Ben Kraim on cannabis marketing and George Wells is back breaking down SGA expenses. See omnystudio.com/listen…

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784. Love on the Run with Dakotah & Montana Popehn 1:18:50

4M ago1:18:50

1:18:50

"I didn't know that this was how good a relationship could be. I didn't know how healthy relationships could be. Being with Montana is like seeing daylight." Happy Valentine's Day! In this edition of Love on the Run, we are getting to know Dakotah and Montana Popehn. They share the story of how they met, who made the first move for the first kiss, …

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