Kylan Darnell went from a town of 1,500 people in rural Ohio to 200,000 followers in a single day — and nobody was more shocked than her. In this episode, the University of Alabama senior, Rush Talk icon, and former Miss Ohio Teen USA gets real about what overnight fame actually costs, why being a perfectionist nearly broke her, and how she rebuilt her confidence from the inside out.

We get into the hidden pressure of being a public figure on a college campus, what it was like watching her sister and mom join her online, the sorority call that devastated her during 2025 Bama Rush, making $100K in a month as a college student, and why dropping the perfect version of herself was the best thing she ever did.

Plus — Kylan teases what's coming next for the Darnell family, her move to New York, and her future in sports broadcasting.

In this episode we cover:

• Going from 1,500 people in rural Ohio to 200K followers overnight
• The hidden pressure of being famous on a college campus
• Making $100K in a month as a college student
• The 2025 Bama Rush call that devastated her
• Why perfectionism was crippling her
• Her sister Izzy and Mama T joining her online
• What's next — New York and sports broadcasting

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World-renowned mentalist and New York Times bestselling author Oz Pearlman has spent three decades studying how people think — and how to influence what they do next.

But he’s also an elite marathoner and ultrarunner.

In this episode of Post Run High, Oz breaks down the mindset behind his performances — and the lessons endurance sports taught him about confidence, memorability, and mental toughness.

We talk about:

• The psychology behind instant likability
• How to approach anyone without feeling awkward
• The simple formula to never forget someone’s name
• Why memorability beats talent
• What ultramarathons reveal about resilience
• The mindset that helped him leave Wall Street to bet on himself

This isn’t about magic tricks. It’s about understanding people — and learning how to master your own mind.

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ESPN’s lead NBA host and one of the most trusted voices in sports media joins Kate for a thoughtful conversation about preparation, confidence, and performing under pressure. They explore what it takes to succeed in high-visibility roles, from building self-trust and handling criticism to staying grounded while expectations and scrutiny continue to rise.

The discussion also dives into the mindset behind consistent performance, why preparation creates confidence, and how to balance growth with self-compassion in demanding careers. This episode offers insight for anyone navigating ambition, visibility, and the pressure to show up at a high level—on camera or off.

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Dr. Mindy Pelz is a bestselling author and leading voice in women’s health who has spent decades studying how hormones impact training, metabolism, and longevity.

She explains why most workout advice is built around male biology — and why that approach often leads to injury, burnout, and stalled results for women. From the menstrual cycle to pregnancy and menopause, Dr. Pelz breaks down how women should actually train to support hormones, strength, and long-term health.

She explains:

• Why women shouldn’t train the same way men do

• How female hormones change strength, cardio, and recovery

• When women should push harder — and when rest matters more

• Why overtraining backfires for women as they age

• How to think about fitness through a longevity-first lens

This conversation reframes fitness for women at every stage of life — and offers a smarter, more sustainable way to train.

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Harvey Mason Jr. has worked with some of the most influential artists in history — and now leads the Grammys.

In this conversation, the Recording Academy CEO reflects on what he learned from working closely with icons like Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Mariah Carey, and how those lessons shaped the way he thinks about excellence, pressure, and creative longevity.

He also opens up about the Grammys: how voting actually works, why it remains peer-led, what changed after public criticism, and what most people never see in the weeks leading up to music’s biggest night.

This episode is about greatness — how it’s built, how it’s sustained, and how it’s judged — from someone who has lived on both sides of it.

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Jamie breaks down what really happened after his Shark Tank pitch, how visibility mattered more than the deal itself, and why building a fast-growing hardware company can be dangerous. He explains the brutal cash cycles behind Ring’s growth, how close the company came to running out of money, and what ultimately led to selling Ring to Amazon for over $1 billion.

Beyond business, Jamie talks about running as a daily reset, why he hires people who think like marathoners, how consistency compounds over time, and what it takes to keep making decisions when there’s no clear finish line. He also shares how mission — not products — scaled Ring, and why building things that genuinely help people has guided every phase of his career.

A wide-ranging conversation on endurance, uncertainty, and what long-term progress actually feels like while you’re still in it.

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What does society get wrong about blindness—and how does accessibility actually affect everyone?
In this episode of Post Run High, creator, author, and speaker Molly Burke breaks down the real barriers blind people face, why disability is a design problem (not a personal one), and how small shifts in mindset and environment create massive change. Molly shares the resilience practices that helped her rebuild her life after losing most of her sight at 14, plus lessons on movement, wellness, confidence, and advocating for yourself in an inaccessible world.

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Dr. Dana Lebo is a performance psychologist with over 30 years of clinical experience, a lifelong runner, and a clinical hypnosis expert (President-elect of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis).

In this episode of Post Run High, Kate sits down with Dana for a deep conversation about performance, resilience, and what happens when both the mind and body hit the wall.

Dana shares her firsthand experience of falling and breaking her arm at mile 12 of the New York City Marathon—and the mindset that helped her recover, return to racing, and keep moving forward. From elite marathon strategy to everyday mental health, this conversation explores how movement unlocks clarity, emotional regulation, and psychological breakthroughs.

You’ll hear Dana break down her MVP Method—Mindfulness, Visualization, and Positive Self-Coaching—and how these tools are used by elite athletes, CEOs, and high performers to push through physical limits, manage anxiety, and reframe setbacks.

This episode covers:
• What really happens mentally when runners “hit the wall”
• Why movement can be as powerful as traditional therapy
• How visualization actually works (and what people get wrong about it)
• The role of clinical hypnosis in performance and recovery
• Why aging doesn’t have to mean slowing down
• How to build mental resilience without relying on medication
• Why running—and moving—creates deeper human connection

Whether you’re an athlete, a high performer, or someone navigating a hard season of life, this episode is a reminder that you don’t have to be perfect to keep going—you just have to keep moving.

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