Bib & Tiara: Episodes
A podcast about running, Disney, mindset, and doing hard things imperfectly—one honest story at a time.
Start anywhere. Every episode is a reminder that you belong here.
Episode 13: Both Can Be True—Princess Half Marathon Weekend
In this reflective episode about the Princess Half Marathon Weekend we talk about contradictions. In ourselves.
This weekend held a lot for me.
Joy and Sadness.
Grief and Gratitude.
Anxiety and Perspective.
Annoyance and Appreciation.
I went into the weekend with a chatty quad and a heavy heart. I left with quiet muscles, three race medals, and a big reminder that we are complicated. Life is complicated. You can feel it all, all at once.
You can care about performance and still protect your peace. You can feel reflective and playful. Soft and strong.
Both can be true.
Episode 12: Princess Half Marathon Weekend Vibe Check—We All Belong Here
It’s Princess Half Marathon Week, and we’re talking about prioritizing love of the sport and support for each other over comparison and competition.
Princess weekend has always carried a different energy. With a field that’s roughly 80% women, it’s a unique space in sport—one that can feel empowering… or overwhelming.
Inspired by the recent women’s figure skating competition at the Olympics, I reflect on what it looks like to compete with joy, security, and generosity—and what happens when we stop trying to prove and start focusing on the love of the process.
If you want to approach racing (especially at Disney) as a space for connection and celebration—even when your own performance isn’t what you hoped—this one’s for you!
Episode 11: The Three Princesses of Race Weekend Planning
You got in. You hit register, your heart raced, your credit card survived… and suddenly the emotions hit.
In this episode, I’m talking about the post-registration rollercoaster — why the upset and disappointment posts hit me so hard (and why I see myself in them). We chat about gratitude, perspective, and how quickly “I just want to get in” turns into “this weekend has to be PERFECT.”
Then we shift into some happy real-life updates (hello sunshine and outdoor runs 🙌) before diving into the real topic: planning your runDisney race weekend without turning it into a stress factory.
Because here’s the truth: every race weekend is a balancing act between race goals, park fun, and real-life logistics.
We break down the three race weekend “princess” archetypes:
👑 The Serious and Elite Princess
👑 The Park Warrior Princess
👑 The Balanced Beauty Princess
Which one are you? And how do you plan a weekend that actually matches your goals and your life?
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to make race weekend perfect, this episode is your permission slip to choose your priorities and enjoy the weekend you worked so hard to get to.
Episode 10: No Mo’ FOMO, Tackling runDisney Registration
Registration day for runDisney races can feel like an Olympic sport. The waiting room, the queue, the sell-outs-it's exciting, stressful, and sometimes heartbreaking when you don't get the race you hoped for.
In this episode, we're talking about how registration day works, why it can trigger so much anxiety and FOMO, and how to shift your mindset when things don't go the way you planned. While we can't control the queue, we CAN control how we respond to it.
This episode is about trading FOMO for gratitude, focusing on the experiences you ARE having instead of the ones you're not, and remembering that your running journey is bigger than any single race weekend.
If registration day makes your heart race more than race day, this one's for you.
Episode 9: What Does Strength Look Like Now? Lessons from the Olympics
For decades, the Olympics taught us one version of strength: push trough pain, sacrifice the body, and win at all costs.
In this bonus episode of Bib & Tiara, I look at three iconic Olympic moments that show how that definition has evolved--from Kerri Strug's unforgettable vault at the 1996 Atlanta Games, to Lindsey Vonn's relentless, risk-embracing career, to Simone Biles's decision to step back at Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021) to protect her health.
The stories aren't about medals. They're about how we define courage, toughness, and self-worth.
Episode 8: Disneyland Half Weekend: When things Fall Apart, the People Hold it Together
This Disneyland weekend had its fair share of stress, uncertainty, and exhaustion--but it also delivered an unexpected lesson in connection. In this episode, I share my experiences in Disneyland for the last race weekend there (for the time being) along with my almost-teenaged son. I also reflect on how the presence of supportive people can turn difficult moments into meaningful ones, and why who you're with matters mroe than how perfectly things go.
Episode 7: Staying Steady when Everything Shifts
This episode was inspired by a long, cold, chaotic weekend — the kind that disrupts plans, routines, expectations, and your nervous system.
I’m sharing reflections on how to cope when things don’t go as planned, why preparedness is really about flexibility (not control), and how learning to pivot can bring more peace than trying to force outcomes.
If you’ve felt frustrated, disappointed, or thrown off lately, this one’s for you-a reminder that staying steady doesn’t mean staying rigid. Sometimes it just means staying kind to yourself while you find your footing again.
Episode 6: Being Prepared, and Letting Go
Dumbo weekend is almost here--and this episode is all about being prepared without being rigid or stressed.
In this episode, I walk through how Disneyland races actually work, what makes Dumbo weekend its own kind of challenge, and why preparation isn't about controlling every outcome--it's about giving yourself options when things change.
We talk about the pivots you might need to make around weather, travel, race day nerves, or how your body feels, and the importance of accepting what you can't control while staying grounded in what you can.
Whether you're heading into Dumbo, another race weekend, or just a big moment in life, this episode is a reminder that flexibility is a strength--and that sometimes the win is showing up with kindness toward yourself.
Episode 5: The In-Between
What do you do when one race weekend in over....and the next one is coming fast-but you're not sure what mode you’re supposed to be in yet?
In this episode, I talk about that awkward in-between space--physically, mentally, and emotionally. The quiet season after the finish line and before the next starting line, where structure loosens and feelings sneak in.
I also reflect on heading to Disneyland with my almost-teen, and how parenting in this season mirrors running in transition--letting go of what was, adjusting to what's changing, and learning to sit with uncertainty instead of rushing through it.
This one is slower, more personal, and about honoring the in-between--because sometimes that's where the real growth happens.
Episode 4: Redefining the Finish Line
Marathon Weekend didn't unfold the way I imagined--and that's exactly why this episode exists.
In this recap, I walk through the highs, the hard moments, and the decisions I made alone the way, and share the biggest lesson I took with me.
This episode is for anyone who's ever had a race go sideways, faced a DNS or a DNF, or wondered whether they're "still a runner" when things didn't go the way they hoped.
It's about finding the joy in the journey and redefining success, and remembering that your worth as a runner—and as a person—isn’t measured by a finish time or a finish line.
Episode 3: Marathon Weekend without the Pressure
Marathon Weekend can feel like a lot—multiple races, early mornings, big expectations, crowds, and the pressure to push through no matter what.
In this episode, I walk through what Marathon Weekend actually looks like—both logistically and emotionally—and where unnecessary stress tends to creep in.
We talk about how to simplify the weekend, focus on what really matters, and give yourself permission to adjust your plans in real time—without guilt, shame, or pressure to perform.
If you want Marathon Weekend to feel meaningful, sustainable, and actually enjoyable, this episode is your reminder that you’re allowed to do it your way.
Episode 2: Start, Don’t Stress
It's check-in pass Monday, and suddenly everyone is spiraling about corrals, bib numbers, and whether they “belong” at the start line.
In this episode, we talk about what runDisney check-in passes actually mean—and what they don’t. We unpack why comparison sneaks in so fast, and why none of this defines your race, your worth, or your right to be at the start line.
More importantly, we zoom out and talk about starting—in running, racing, and honestly, in life. You don’t have to have everything figured out before you begin. You don’t start because you’re ready. You get ready because you started.
If you’re feeling nervous, behind, or second-guessing yourself, this episode is your reminder to breathe, trust where you are, and keep showing up.
Episode 1: Why Run, Walk, Run is Enough
In this first episode of Bib and Tiara, I share why run-walk-run is not a backup plan, a failure, or "less than" but a smart, sustainable way to train.
We talk about letting go of ego, balancing real life with training, and being honest about what it actually takes to show up and finish (or not)—especially in runDisney events.
If you’ve ever felt like you don’t fit the “runner” mold, this episode is your permission slip. You belong here.