Pain Cave to Power
Welcome to Pain Cave to Power. A podcast about the intersection of endurance and healing. Hosted by Melissa Londry, trail runner, therapist, and race director, and Brandy Krisher, ultrarunner, massage therapist, coach and advocate, this show dives into the raw, unfiltered side of running where resilience meets reckoning.
From the miles we choose to suffer through to the pain we never asked for, we explore how endurance sports mirror the emotional journey of recovery, empowerment, and growth.
Each episode takes you beyond finish lines and race reports to the deeper stories confronting topics often left in the shadows of the trail and ultra world.
Through honest conversations, survivor stories, and expert insight, Pain Cave to Power challenges what strength really means and reminding us that the darkest miles often lead to the most powerful finish lines.
Tune in if you’ve ever found healing on a trail, courage in the climb, or connection in your own pain cave.
Episodes
9 episodes
Advocacy, Identity & Inclusive Trails with Julianna Coughlin
In this episode of Pain Cave to Power, we sit down with runner, storyteller, and advocate Julianna Coughlin who is a marathoner and trail runner reshaping what strength, representation, and inclusivity look like in the running w...
Red Flags, Green Flags, and the Illusion of Safety
Join us with our guest, John Calabrese, as we dive deep into the complexities of relationships, whether personal, professional, or within the vibrant trail running community. In this episode, we unpack the critical red flags that can arise in o...
The Digital Trail: Privacy, Online Harassment and Cult Followings
In this episode of Pain Cave to Power, Melissa and Brandy take on one of the most urgent safety conversations in the trail and ultra community: the hidden risks that live online.From invasive DMs ...
Welcome to the Pain Cave
Formerly known as Running Through Life’s Hurdles, the podcast returns for its second season with a new name and deeper purpose — Pain Cave to Power.In this reimagined season, hosts Melissa Londry — therapist, ultra...
Running through Life's Hurders S1 E4: Demystifying Nutrition with Rachel Gross
In this insightful episode, we sit down with Rachel Gross, founder of Rachel Gross Nutrition, to discuss her inspiring journey and expert advice on nutrition, wellness, and running. Rachel shares her personal experiences that led her to start h...
Running through Life's Hurders S1 E3: Finding Purpose in Giving and in Failure with Brian Derouen
In this episode of the podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Brian Derouen, an extraordinary athlete with an impressive running resume. Brian has completed 32 races, including some of the most grueling ultra-marathons and trail runs acr...
Running through Life's Hurders S1 E2: Lessons from the Trail with Matt Bailey
In this episode, Melissa sits down with West Virginia ultra runner, Matt Bailey, to delve into his inspiring journey through the world of ultra running. Matt takes us back to his early days, where he began his running odyssey with half marathon...
Running through Life's Hurders S1 E1: Tea Time Is NOT How I Thought I'd Spend the First Episode!
Through candid reflections and emotional vulnerability, she emphasizes the importance of speaking one's truth and refusing to remain silent about betrayals and injustices. Despite moments of vulnerability, she remains steadfast in her resolve t...