Best Sarah LaCourse Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 32 | 32 lessons and reminders 16:50

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Welcome back or welcome to the Pursuing Endurance Podcast. It’s been a while. In this episode we cover 32 lessons I’ve learned in 32 years of being a human on this planet. I turned 32 in June and this was originally a Monday Mindset email, but with the next podcast episode being 32 it was just too perfect to not have this be the first episode back.…

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Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso and Percival Everett 50:29

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Today, we’re sharing a special conversation from the podcast Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso. The episode you’re about to hear aired just this month. It’s an entertaining and insightful talk with Percival Everett, who was named the winner of the 2025 Pulitzer Prize in Fiction. Together, they cover a range of topics, from his immersive process writing Ja…

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Jayne Anne Phillips and Viet Thanh Nguyen on Writing and War 41:01

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Jayne Anne Phillips won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her novel, Night Watch, a vividly rendered account set in Phillips’ native West Virginia in the aftermath of the Civil War, that follows a severely wounded Union veteran, a 12-year-old girl and her traumatized mother as they struggle to heal. In this final episode of season two, she is…

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Jonathan Eig and Yohance Lacour: New Perspectives on Stories from the Past 45:38

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Jonathan Eig won the 2024 Pulitzer in Biography for King: A Life, a revelatory book on Martin Luther King Jr. that draws on new sources to enrich our understanding of the civil rights leader’s life. When Eig heard the 2024 Pulitzer-win for Audio Reporting, You Didn’t See Nothin, he knew he had to talk with the podcast host, Yohance Lacour of the In…

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Hannah Dreier, Iván Valencia, and Gregory Bull: To the Border and Beyond 48:50

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In 2023, a record breaking number of migrants braved the harrowing journey to the U.S./Mexico border in hopes of being granted asylum in America. In this episode, we hear from three Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists who covered different stages of this experience. First, we hear from two photojournalist staff contributors to Associated Press’ 2024…

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Trina Reynolds-Tyler and Sarah Conway on Going Beyond the Data 42:15

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Journalists Sarah Conway, formerly of City Bureau, and Trina Reynolds-Tyler of the Invisible Institute won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Local Reporting for Missing in Chicago, an investigation into how the Chicago Police Department has been handling missing person cases for Black girls and women. They’re joined by Salamishah Tillet, a Pulitzer-prize …

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Sanaz Toossi and Lynn Nottage: The Politics of Playwriting 46:30

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Sanaz Toossi won the 2023 Pulitzer in Drama for her play, English, a powerful play about four Iranian adults preparing for an English language exam and grappling with how learning a new language may alter their identities and represent a new life. Sanaz takes us behind the scenes as she and her cast and crew prepare to open English on Broadway. The…

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Justin Chang and Joe Morgenstern on Cinevangalism 47:13

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Now a film critic for The New Yorker, Justin Chang won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Criticism for film reviews he wrote for the Los Angeles Times. Joe Morgenstern has been reviewing films since 1959 and won 2005 Pulitzer in Criticism for weekly reviews he published at The Wall Street Journal. On this episode, Justin and Joe meet in LA’s historic Egyp…

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The Staff of Lookout Santa Cruz: The People vs. the Storms 30:41

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In 2023, California’s Santa Cruz County was hit with nine atmospheric rivers that caused widespread displacement and devastation. During this period, the six reporters on staff at Lookout Santa Cruz – a roughly two-year old digital news outlet – stretched themselves thin providing in-depth coverage of the region’s most vulnerable communities. Their…

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Vladimir Kara-Murza: Russian Imprisonment and Fighting for Democracy 53:59

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Vladimir Kara-Murza won the 2024 Pulitzer in Commentary for opinion columns he wrote from solitary confinement in a Siberian prison. He and 2004 winner and Pulitzer Board member Anne Applebaum discuss how he published columns while imprisoned, what it was like being released in the largest US-Russia prisoner exchange since the Cold War, and why he …

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Pulitzer on the Road Season 2 Trailer 2:12

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The Pulitzer on the Road podcast is back for season two! What does it take to win a Pulitzer Prize? In each episode, we’ll hear winners in conversation with one another, sharing stories behind their prize-winning work. This packed season features conversations between journalists and historians Vladimir Kara-Murza and Anne Applebaum, novelists Jayn…

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Meeting Barbara Kingsolver in Appalachia 51:33

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An interview between Barbara Kingsolver, 2023 Prize winner for Fiction, and Emily Ramshaw of The 19th, on Kingsolver’s farm in Appalachia, about growing up in Appalachia, her life as a writer, and the unforgettable narrator she created in her novel, Demon Copperhead. To access the transcript and learn more about this episode, visit: https://pulitze…

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Caitlin Dickerson on Children at the Border 39:53

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Hundreds of migrant parents and children were separated at the US-Mexico border under a Trump administration policy. Caitlin Dickerson, staff writer for The Atlantic, won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting. She visits El Paso and talks with Ginger Thompson of ProPublica. To access the transcript and learn more about this episode, vis…

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Authors Hernan Diaz and Viet Thanh Nguyen in Conversation 37:01

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Hernan Diaz, 2023 Fiction winner, meets with Viet Thanh Nguyen, a Pulitzer board member and himself a previous Fiction winner, in a New York Gilded Age mansion to discuss Trust, Diaz’s novel that explores family, wealth and ambition. To read the transcript and more about this episode, visit: https://pulitzerontheroad.pulitzer.org/podcasts/podcast-h…

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Jefferson Cowie on Freedom's Dominion in Alabama 41:23

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Jefferson Cowie’s book Freedom’s Dominion gives the history of white Americans fighting for the freedom to dominate others and won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for History. In Eufaula, Alabama, he meets with Kelly Lytle Hernandez, history professor at the University of California Los Angeles. To access the transcript and learn more about this episode, v…

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Mstyslav Chernov on Being Trapped in Mariupol 39:59

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Mstyslav Chernov and a team of Associated Press journalists captured the horrors of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in Mariupol. He talks about their award-winning work for the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service with Nancy Barnes of the Boston Globe. To read the transcript and find out more about this episode, visit: https://pulitzerontheroad.puli…

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AL.com in Alabama: Small Town Shakedown 38:06

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Hear about how police targeted residents of small town Brookside, Alabama, in an interview with 2023 Pulitzer winners for Local Reporting, John Archibald and Ashley Remkus at AL.com, and Neil Brown, Pulitzer Board member and president of the Poynter Institute. To access the transcript and read more about this episode, visit: https://pulitzeronthero…

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Pulitzer on the Road S1 Trailer 2:42

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The Pulitzer Prizes is launching a Pulitzer on the Road podcast, part of a public programming initiative celebrating the work of Pulitzer Prize-winners with audiences across the country. The podcast features interviews with 2023 winners in journalism and books, and delves into the stories behind their work. To learn more about the podcast and guest…

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Ep 31 | Winter hiking: gear, safety, and judgement calls 30:31

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In this episode we discuss some of the factors you might want to focus on as we enter the winter hiking season. This episode delves into many difference factors, from gear to nutrition to safety and more. Whether you're new to winter hiking or a seasoned winter hiker, I invite you to have a listen and see what this episode can offer. ALL THE LINKS …

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Episode 30 | 10 lessons in 10 years of eating disorder remission 36:07

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In this episode we chat about ten lessons I've learned in a decade of eating disorder remission. Many of these are transferable to other areas of life so I invite you to have a listen if you think this would be helpful or supportive for your human experience. PROGRAMS & WORK WITH SARAH 1:1 Functional Foundation - strength coaching membership Eating…

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Episode 29 | Exercise isn't therapy 26:53

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In this episode we chat about the concept that exercise/movement isn’t therapy. There are many factors to this and we get into many of them in this episode. Some of the discussion points include our relationship with exercise, defining therapy versus something that is therapeutic, potential benefits of exercise, and how both movement and therapy ca…

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Episode 28 | All about protein 38:15

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In this episode we chat all about protein - from what it, why it’s important for endurance and strength training, recovery from activity, the breakdown, storage, and metabolism of proteins, complete vs incomplete proteins, supplementation, and some other things to consider when it comes to protein in general. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Episode 3 | S…

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Episode 27 | All about carbohydrates 34:54

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In this episode we chat all about carbohydrates - from what they are, why they are important for endurance and strength training, recovery from activity, breakdown, storage, and metabolism, and some other things to consider. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Episode 3 | Sports nutrition guidelines for endurance athletes Episode 13 | Fueling for performance…

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Episode 26 | Q1 intentions + mindset for training, life & biz 28:40

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In this episode we discuss we talk about first quarter intentions and mindset for training, life, and business. We also chat about reflecting on the past season and the energy that the new year can bring. If you are curious about using quarterly goals, intention setting, and mindset for business, training, and life in general - I invite you to have…

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Episode 25 | Spoon Theory & Chronic illness/pain 28:43

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In this episode we discuss what "Spoon Theory" is. We also get into how I have personally found this to be beneficial for managing endometriosis and eating disorder recovery as well as how it could apply to you. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast Pursuing Endurance Podcast episode 8 GIVEAWAY DEETS! To enter: follow @s…

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Episode 24 | Strength, nutrition, and recovery entering the winter endurance season 49:36

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In this episode we discuss some of the factors you might want to focus on as we enter the winter season. We chat about strength training, nutrition, and recovery practices to consider depending on your goals and also things to keep in mind! My goal is for you to have an awesome season and so this episode provides insight on these practices and fact…

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Episode 23 | Holiday season body image and diet talk 39:20

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In this episode we discuss the topic of navigating diet talk and body image during the holiday season and really leaning into the ways that we can support ourselves during this time of year. PROGRAMS & WORK WITH SARAH 1:1 Winter Strength Trail Nutrition 101 - launching November 2022! Functional Foundation - strength coaching membership Fed & Fueled…

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Episode 22 | Tracking movement and nutrition: potential benefits & negatives 37:44

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In this episode we discuss the various options for tracking movement and nutrition. We then get into some of the reasons why an individual may want to implement these practices. Also covered are some of the potential positives and negatives to be considered around tracking. PROGRAMS & WORK WITH SARAH 1:1 Winter Strength Trail Nutrition 101 - launch…

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Episode 21 | Supplements for strength & endurance: regulations, research, and Q&A 39:38

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In this episode we discuss the supplements from many angles. We cover regulations around supplements, certification seals, popular supplements in the strength and endurance realms, and a Q&A. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Episode 20 | Mistakes in strength and endurance training International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: safety and effica…

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Episode 20 | Mistakes in strength and endurance training 38:43

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In this episode we discuss "mistakes" you might be making in your strength and endurance training. This episode specifically focuses on factors such as rest days/deload periods, rest between sets, warm-ups, intentional movement, and more. The goal of this episode is to help you train more effectively and efficiently in order to help keep you doing …

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Episode 19 | Prioritizing for sustainability in life 31:46

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In this episode we discuss prioritizing in fitness, business, recovery and life in general. This episode takes a broad approach as we are all humans with different experiences. We chat about prioritizing for sustainability and making all parts of our lives cohesive with each other. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Episode 10 | Prioritizing the basics of s…

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Episode 18 | Updates and plot twists 19:22

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In this episode we discuss some updates, my hiatus, and have a little chit chat around priorities. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Episode 16 | My Endometriosis journey, recent surgery & navigating chronic pain + eating disorder recovery Trail Nutrition 101 Winter Strength - starting October 17, 2022! STRENGTH COACHING MEMBERSHIP Functional Foundation WO…

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Hiatus Announcement With Traci Thomas of The Stacks 40:18

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First Draft Episode #359: Traci Thomas Traci Thomas is the creator and host of The Stacks Podcast, a show about books featuring interviews with authors and book lovers. New episodes out every Wednesday! In this episode, we discuss my choice to put First Draft on indefinite hiatus, effective immediately. Links to Topics Mentioned In This Episode: He…

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Simple Pleasures and Sinister Undertones With Nina LaCour 51:20

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First Draft Episode #358: Nina LaCour Nina LaCour is the bestselling and Michael L. Printz Award-winning author of five critically acclaimed young adult novels, including: We Are Okay, and Hold Still. She joins to talk about her first picture book, Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle, and her debut adult novel, Yerba Buena. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT …

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Dreams and Ghosts With Samira Ahmed 1:05:20

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First Draft Episod #357: Samira Ahmed Samira Ahmed is the bestselling author of Love, Hate & Other Filters, Internment, Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know, and Amira & Hamza: The War to Save the Worlds, as well as a Ms. Marvel comic book mini-series. She joins us to talk about her latest YA contemp, Hollow Fires. Thanks for Listening! 🏆 Support the Show …

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Writers and Friends With Kristin Dwyer 1:04:44

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First Draft Episode #356: Kristin Dwyer Kristin Dwyer is the debut author of YA romance, Some Mistakes Were Made. THIS EPISODE BROUGHT TO YOU BY… Fundamentals of Design, a crash course in design tailored specifically for authors. Head to embowman.com/workshops to enroll, and use promo code FIRSTDRAFT20 to save $20 off the $79 price through the end …

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Embrace the Funny With Shannon Hale 1:04:56

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First Draft Episode #355: Shannon Hale Shannon Hale is the New York Times best-selling author of over thirty children's and young adult books, including graphic novel memoirs Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever, and multiple award winners The Goose Girl, Book of a Thousand Days, and Newbery Honor recipient Princess Academy. THIS EPISODE…

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Moms Don't Have Time to Chat With Zibby Owens 51:39

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First Draft Episode #354: Zibby Owens Zibby Owens is the founder of the podcast Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books, and new publishing company Zibby Books, as well as author of picture book Princess Charming and forthcoming memoir, Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature. Thanks for Listening! 🏆 Support the Show Join the First Draft Patreo…

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Episode 17 | Season shift: factors to focus on entering summer hiking, trail running & cycling season 43:33

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In this episode we discuss some of the factors you might want to focus on as we enter the summer season. Oftentimes the summer (&fall) season(s) mean an increase in endurance pursuits and there are some practices that can help with performance, injury prevention, and recovery. My goal is for you to have an awesome season and so this episode provide…

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Determinism is the Only Answer With Adrienne Celt 1:05:49

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First Draft Episode #353: Adrienne Celt Adrienne Celt is a cartoonist and author of The Daughters, Invitation to a Bonfire, as well as cartoon collection, Apocalypse How? An Existential Bestiary. She joins to talk about her latest, End of the World House. Links to Topics Mentioned In This Episode: The Last Unicorn by Peter Beagle (the animated movi…

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Let Your Heroines Be Horny With Elissa Sussman 1:10:57

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First Draft Episode #352: Elissa Sussman Elissa Sussman is the author of adult romance Funny You Should Ask, and YA novels Drawn That Way, Burn, and Stray. This episode is brought to you by Revision Season, the seven-week virtual master class in novel revision led by award-winning author Elana K. Arnold. The Spring 2022 course will run from May 1 t…

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Finishing an Unfinished Thing With Mac Barnett 1:07:13

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First Draft Episode #351: Mac Barnett Mac Barnett, two-time Caldecott Honor and #1 New York Times bestselling author of picture books like Extra Yarn and Sam and Dave Dig a Hole with illustrator Jon Klassen, and the Jack book series with illustrator Greg Pizzoli. Mac joins us to talk about The Great Zapfino, his new picture book with illustrator Ma…