Pain Cave to Power

Pain Cave to Power

Melissa & Brandy

Episodes 9
Avg. Duration 55m
Activity Highly Active
Since May 2024
Latest Episode Dec 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
51%
Hosting
feeds.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

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.

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Recent Episodes

S2E3 Red Flags, Green Flags, and the Illusion of Safety

Dec 25, 2025 1h 34m

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…

Advocacy, Identity & Inclusive Trails with Julianna Coughlin

Dec 25, 2025 1h 20m

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…

S2E2 The Digital Trail: Privacy, Online Harassment and Cult Followings

Nov 21, 2025 57m

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 to o…

S2E1 Welcome to the Pain Cave

Nov 09, 2025 36m

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 —…

S1E4 Running through Life's Hurders S1 E4: Demystifying Nutrition with Rachel Gross

Jul 25, 2024 50m

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…

S1E3 Running through Life's Hurders S1 E3: Finding Purpose in Giving and in Failure with Brian Derouen

Jun 02, 2024 1h 27m

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…

S1E2 Running through Life's Hurders S1 E2: Lessons from the Trail with Matt Bailey

May 12, 2024 36m

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…

S1E1 Running through Life's Hurders S1 E1: Tea Time Is NOT How I Thought I'd Spend the First Episode!

May 08, 2024 47m

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…

S1 Welcome to Running Through Life’s Hurdles

May 07, 2024 4m

Welcome to "Running Through Life’s Hurdles," a captivating podcast that explores the multifaceted journey we all experience as we go through this thing called life. Your host, a seasoned Ultrarunner,…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Pain Cave to Power have?

Pain Cave to Power has published 9 episodes since May 2024, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.

Is Pain Cave to Power still active?

Pain Cave to Power is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 55m.

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