Living Courageously Exposed – Details, episodes & analysis

In this Valentine’s-month special, we sit down with Benjamin & Janelle—a couple we met at Spitfire Ultra and then kept spotting at other Eastern Idaho races (Over The Top, Palisades, River of No Return, and more).We talk about what people don’t tell you about running as a couple: the pace differences, the agreements, the “I’ll see you at the finish line” reality… and how support often happens behind the scenes (planning, nutrition, logistics, and yes—spreadsheets).In this interview, you’ll hear:✅ How their running journey started (cross country → trail racing)✅ Why they usually don’t race side-by-side (and why that works)✅ How they handle different strengths, moods, and rough miles✅ The quiet truth: sometimes encouragement is just presence✅ Their funniest Spitfire moment (blood, a wave, and “don’t bleed out”)✅ Their favorite post-race reward: food rituals (potatoes + cookies included)✅ Why Spitfire keeps pulling them back: small race energy, community vibe, early-season challenge, and running terrain you normally can’t access✅ Their life wisdom: “Do hard stuff… together.”If you’re a couple who runs together (or wants to), this episode will give you real insight—and a few laughs—about how to make it work without turning it into a relationship stress-test.📅 Race Day: April 18, 2026 (3rd Saturday of April)📝 Register + Info: www.SpitfireUltra.com👕 Swag Deadline: Register by Thursday night (orders placed Friday) for hoodie/tee swag.Challenge: Share this with one person you want beside you in hard things—training partner, spouse, best friend, coworker, whoever. Then come be part of the Spitfire community.

January 16, 2026 | Living Courageously Exposed | Special Guest: Karen Sammer, The Sugar Freedom CoachAre you tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed by sugar cravings, or weighed down by guilt around food, body, or health? This episode is a wake-up call, a warm hug, and a roadmap all in one.

Host Jen Saunders sits down with Karen Sammer, breast cancer survivor, author, and founder of the 28-Day Sugar Freedom Challenge, to talk about what it really takes to change your life—physically, emotionally, spiritually. And spoiler alert: it’s not about willpower.

To join Karens Sugar Freedom Challenge and get the support you need visit

https://yourpoweryourhealth.com/sugar-freedom-challenge/ and get started today,

Key Topics:

• The truth about sugar addiction, cravings, and emotional eating

• How cancer, burnout, and emotional trauma became Karen’s turning point

• Why food is almost never the real issue

• The power of community and vulnerability in healing

• Why small 1-degree shifts can change your entire trajectory

• The impact of gut health, stress, sleep, movement & play on healing

• How sharing your story shrinks shame and raises collective energy

• Tools for taking your power back—one choice at a time

“You are not a problem to be fixed—you’re a human being having an experience.”
“Your weight is just your body’s relationship to gravity. It’s data. That’s all.”
“When you shine light on shame, it shrinks.”
“Everything you want is on the other side of one brave decision.”

Starts February 1st — Includes:
 Weekly live Zoom coaching
 Private Facebook support group
 Clean recipes + label-reading tips
 Lifestyle coaching: movement, sleep, stress, joy
 Real talk. Real tools. Real results.
 Register via Karen’s LinkTree: https://yourpoweryourhealth.com/sugar-freedom-challenge/
 Questions? Drop them in the comments!

Karen is a board-certified health & wellness coach, breast cancer survivor, and creator of the Sugar Freedom Challenge. After losing 135 lbs and reclaiming her health from the inside out, she now helps women ditch sugar, stop shaming themselves, and live empowered, vibrant lives.

 Website: yourpoweryourhealth.com
 Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook @SugarFreedomCoach
 Book: Crush Cravings Before Diabetes Crushes You

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 This is more than a podcast—it’s a movement to normalize being human. Welcome home.

 Insights That Hit Hard: JOIN THE 28-DAY SUGAR FREEDOM CHALLENGE: About Karen Sammer: Subscribe + Share the Courage

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Have you ever been made 'the bad guy' in a relationship or felt like all the blame has been put on you? In today's conversation, Jen and Ligia chat about being willing to step into being someone's villain as a way to step into your power. They also talk about how owning your story allows you to live as you are today vs the version of you who went through the shiz. This is a powerful episode of stepping into authenticity and living unapologetically. Enjoy!

Welcome to Living Courageously Exposed! Today we're excited to chat with Sherry Winn. Sherry is a beautiful soul with a rich history of experiences which have brought her to her current adventures of being the owner of The Winning Leadership Company. Join us in conversation as we learn more about this former olympian, former basketball coach of University of Charleston, author, and more, to see how her lived experience has weaved itself to her current adventures and what yummy nuggets will come from this conversation. Remember to grab those delicious drinks, yummy snacks and we'll see on the broadcast.

Welcome to Living Courageously Exposed! Today we're excited to have special guest Satie Narian-Simon. Satie is a beautiful soul who brings peace to the world through her work and her lived experience. She has just released a new book titled The Crooked Path is Perfect: Finding your power within. We're looking forward to all the yummy nuggets that will be presented in this conversation by way of her own Crooked Path. We'd love to hear what stands out in this conversation for you. Remember to grab those delicious drinks, yummy snacks and we'll see on the broadcast.

Talking about Body memory today. What the heck is that? hang out with us in this conversation and you'll get our take on how we experience it and what we do with it. Grab that yummy drink, delicious snacks, get comfy and we'll see you soon.

Welcome to Live and Unscripted - today Ligia and Jennifer are tossing around thoughts on different podcasts, books and various concepts that are currently wafting through their presence. Grab those yummy drinks and snacks and we'll see you soon.

Welcome to Living Courageously Exposed! Today Jennifer and LIgia are filling in for a rescheduled guest. This should be an interesting conversation given all the crazy and cool learning taking place in their worlds. As this is a Live and Unscripted program, come join the fun and see what topics pop up for conversation and how they may apply to you. Remember to grab those delicious drinks, yummy snacks and we'll see on the broadcast.

Welcome to Living Courageously Exposed! Today we are welcoming Noel Inniss. We're stoked to have this gentle soul joining us for a conversation to kick off the launch of his new book...The Inner Odyssey: Navigating the path to true fulfillment. Ligia has been working with Noel to assist in getting his dreams out into the world and navigating his own path to true fulfillment. I've enjoyed learning about Noel and how he shows up in the world and the magic he's creating with his gifts and talents. Remember to grab those delicious drinks, yummy snacks and we'll see on the broadcast.

Welcome to Live and Unscripted - today Ligia and Jennifer are chatting about the statement..."I'm not anything without _______." Have you ever said this to yourself or others? What is the myth of this and where do we often sacrifice our inner self because we believe the 'truth' of the statement.