{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/dd9bf09f-c85c-5b84-8fc6-ac7c8574cacc/6585f40580bf190016d4a496?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Alyssa Ages, SECRETS OF GIANTS: A Journey to Uncover the True Meaning of Strength","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61b786f01695623d36e9514d/1703277438422-6fbf42db6537dada1b697837a4f23d9c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Zibby speaks to endurance athlete and journalist Alyssa Ages about SECRETS OF GIANTS, an enthusiastically researched and authentically lived exploration of the weight-lifting world, and why pushing our physical limits is so impactful. Alyssa describes how she went from considering herself non-athletic to eventually participating in marathons and triathlons and ultimately discovering the world of strongman competitions. The conversation delves into her experiences with failure, body image issues, and a miscarriage, and how strength training became a crucial part of her healing process. To end the interview, Alyssa shares her best advice for aspiring writers.</p><p><br></p><p>Purchase on Bookshop: <a href=\"https://bit.ly/3RR1JJc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bit.ly/3RR1JJc</a></p><p><br></p><p>Share, rate, &amp; review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/zibbyowens/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@zibbyowens</a>!</p>","author_name":"Zibby Owens"}