• Bald and Bold: Rachel Macpherson’s Story of Resilience and Redefining Norms | EP 34

  • Nov 26 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 1 min
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Bald and Bold: Rachel Macpherson’s Story of Resilience and Redefining Norms | EP 34

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  • Breaking Norms and Running Miles: Rachel Mcpherson's Bold Journey In this riveting episode of the Mind Cake Podcast, we delve into the transformative journey of Rachel Mcpherson, a woman who’s not afraid to break norms and push boundaries. Rachel is preparing to shave her head, a decision driven by much more than just a desire for change. Join us as we explore: 💇‍♀️ The Bold Decision: Rachel shares her motivation behind shaving her head, challenging societal norms and embracing self-expression. 🏃‍♀️ Running into the Unknown: From a non-runner to an ultra-marathoner, Rachel talks about her journey into the world of long-distance running and the mental resilience it has fostered. 🧠 Mental Health and Personal Growth: The impact of personal loss and how it has shaped Rachel's outlook on life, mental health, and the pursuit of pushing her limits. Rachel’s story is one of courage, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of self-discovery. Tune in to hear about her upcoming charity head shave, her views on vanity and societal expectations, and her inspiring journey from drug use to ultra-running. #MindCakePodcast #BoldMoves #UltraRunning #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfExpression #BreakingNorms 00:00 - Mind Cake is a podcast about our mental health 01:35 - What sparked the idea of shaving your head and why now 05:00 - Daniel plans to shave his head bald and then let it grow back 10:46 - After choosing to have your hair shaved, you then make the decision for charity 14:38 - Has your outlook changed since your dad's passing or since cancer diagnosis 15:52 - Rachel says losing her dad has changed her outlook on life 18:19 - You've been running for what, three years? Two and a half 19:31 - So how did you get into running? How did. Is it something you've always fancied 20:59 - Rachel is fascinated by ultras and has only done a handful of them 24:45 - You came off social media three weeks ago for mental health reasons 29:11 - Rachel has gone from couch to ultra marathon in two and a half years 34:03 - We should talk about what kind of training plan you follow 35:22 - Amy Alexander does yoga and drinks chocolate 36:06 - When you're deep into an ultra marathon, battling exhaustion or pain 38:54 - I think running is hugely psychological. To push through the limits 44:06 - Lou says slowing down has made running more enjoyable for him 47:05 - You plan to shave your hair to share a message about self expression 48:10 - You are shaving your head on the 22nd of December 49:58 - Your next big running thing is a backyard ultra 53:26 - What's the weirdest thing you've ever eaten during a race 54:38 - What's your post Race Guilty pleasure meal 55:23 - Rachel is preparing to shave her head to become a baldie 58:02 - Your Just11 podcast has raised over 1200 quid so far Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode! #BaldAndBold #MentalHealthMatters #UltraRunning #ChallengingNorms #MindCakePodcast Links Rachel Macpherson is fundraising for CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) Little Princess Trust[littleprincesses.org.uk](https://www.littleprincesses.org.uk) Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)[thecalmzone.net](https://www.thecalmzone.net) Right Said Fred[rightsaidfred.com](http://www.rightsaidfred.com) Born to Run (Book)[Amazon UK](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Born-Run-Hidden-Superathletes-Greatest/dp/1861978774)
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