Welcome to Post Run High with Kate Mackz

The Morning Show Icon's Journey

Fitness and Health in Later Life

The Power of Walking

Early Mornings and Productivity

Growing Up in Queens and Brooklyn

From Comics to TV: An Unexpected Path

The Magic of Radio and TV

Becoming a Weather Personality

The Today Show and Beyond

The Art of Being a Great Anchor

Thanksgiving Day Parade Traditions

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Experience

Post-Parade Traditions and Celebrations

The Power of Human Connection in Media

Memorable Celebrity Interactions

Weather Hunters: Al Roker's Animated Series

Closing Thoughts and Advice

Al Roker reflects on his career and shares the secret to his longevity. 

In this episode, legendary broadcaster Al Roker shares his story from growing up in Queens to becoming one of America’s most beloved television personalities. He opens up about his early passion for weather, decades in broadcasting, health challenges, family life, and what keeps him curious and grateful after more than 40 years in media. A heartfelt conversation about resilience, joy, and purpose.

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Al Roker reflects on his career and shares the secret to his longevity.&nbsp;
In this episode, legendary broadcaster Al Roker shares his story from growing up in Queens to becoming one of America&rsquo;s most beloved television personalities. He opens up about his early passion for weather, decades in broadcasting, health challenges, family life, and what keeps him curious and grateful after more than 40 years in media. A heartfelt conversation about resilience, joy, and purpose.
Post Run High Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/postrunhigh/">https://www.instagram.com/postrunhigh/</a>
Kate Mackz YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@KateMackz">https://www.youtube.com/@KateMackz</a>
Kate Mackz Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katemackz/">https://www.instagram.com/katemackz/</a>

Post Run High features conversations with high-performing founders, athletes, artists, health and science experts, and leaders about what it really takes to succeed. Through honest, post-movement conversations, guests share how they’ve navigated challenges, built resilience, and used movement as a tool for clarity, discipline, and growth. Each episode explores the mindset behind performance — what keeps people going when things get hard — and offers tangible advice listeners can apply in their everyday lives.

Post Run High features conversations with high-performing founders, athletes, artists, health and science experts, and leaders about what it really takes to succeed.&nbsp;Through honest, post-movement conversations, guests share how they&rsquo;ve navigated challenges, built resilience, and used movement as a tool for clarity, discipline, and growth.&nbsp;Each episode explores the mindset behind performance &mdash; what keeps people going when things get hard &mdash; and offers tangible advice listeners can apply in their everyday lives.
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Post Run High

Post Run High is a podcast about honest conversations that happen when people slow down and let their guard drop.

Hosted by Kate Mackz, the show brings together founders, creators, athletes, artists, and thinkers to talk about performance, identity, pressure, and the moments that shape who we become. Recorded after a run, walk, or shared movement, these conversations tap into the clarity that often comes when the body is tired and the mind is open.

This isn’t a show about success on paper. It’s about what people carry behind the scenes — how they cope with doubt, navigate change, stay disciplined, and keep going when things get hard. Post Run High is a space for reflection, perspective, and real insight you can take into your own life.

Post Run High is a podcast about honest conversations that happen when people slow down and let their guard drop.
Hosted by Kate Mackz, the show brings together founders, creators, athletes, artists, and thinkers to talk about performance, identity, pressure, and the moments that shape who we become. Recorded after a run, walk, or shared movement, these conversations tap into the clarity that often comes when the body is tired and the mind is open.
This isn&rsquo;t a show about success on paper. It&rsquo;s about what people carry behind the scenes &mdash; how they cope with doubt, navigate change, stay disciplined, and keep going when things get hard. Post Run High is a space for reflection, perspective, and real insight you can take into your own life.

Post Run High with Kate Mackz

Al Roker: How He Became the Most Trusted Face in Morning TV

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Today, we're doing things a little differently! I'm bringing one of my favorite recent conversations from The Running Interview Show over to the podcast, featuring Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd. In this episode we walked with Whitney in Central Park (yes, we both walk and run for the running show). 

Whitney launched Bumble at just 25 years old, transforming the dating industry with the idea that women should make the first move. She went on to take the company public in 2021, becoming one of the most recognizable female entrepreneurs in tech.

And with Bumble recently announcing a $1.3 billion deal to go private, there's never been a more interesting time to revisit her story.

During our walk, we talked about her entrepreneurial journey, building and leading a billion-dollar business, the lessons she's learned along the way, and how she sees the future of dating and connection evolving.

Our conversations on The Running Interview Show are often much longer than the clips you see on social media, so I'm excited to start sharing more of these moments with you here on the podcast.

Hope you enjoy this one!

Today, we're doing things a little differently! I'm bringing one of my favorite recent conversations from The Running Interview Show over to the podcast, featuring Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd. In this episode we walked with Whitney in Central Park (yes, we both walk and run for the running show).&nbsp;
Whitney launched Bumble at just 25 years old, transforming the dating industry with the idea that women should make the first move. She went on to take the company public in 2021, becoming one of the most recognizable female entrepreneurs in tech.
And with Bumble recently announcing a $1.3 billion deal to go private, there's never been a more interesting time to revisit her story.
During our walk, we talked about her entrepreneurial journey, building and leading a billion-dollar business, the lessons she's learned along the way, and how she sees the future of dating and connection evolving.
Our conversations on The Running Interview Show are often much longer than the clips you see on social media, so I'm excited to start sharing more of these moments with you here on the podcast.
Hope you enjoy this one!

Extended Interview: Whitney Wolfe Herd on Building Bumble, Leadership & What's Next

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Why do we sometimes want the people who are clearly wrong for us the most?

Relationship coach and author Sabrina Zohar joins Kate to break down the patterns that keep us chasing, overthinking, people-pleasing, self-abandoning, and staying in relationships longer than we should.

They talk about why inconsistency can feel addictive, the difference between chemistry and true compatibility, why love alone isn’t enough to make a relationship work, and how our earliest experiences can shape who we’re attracted to as adults.

Sabrina also shares how to stop focusing on whether someone is choosing you and start asking whether you’re choosing them, what a healthy and secure relationship actually looks like, and how to break the patterns that keep showing up in your dating life.

Plus, Sabrina opens up about her own dating history, the experiences that led her to become a relationship coach, and the lessons behind her book, Why Am I Like This?

Why do we sometimes want the people who are clearly wrong for us the most?
Relationship coach and author Sabrina Zohar joins Kate to break down the patterns that keep us chasing, overthinking, people-pleasing, self-abandoning, and staying in relationships longer than we should.
They talk about why inconsistency can feel addictive, the difference between chemistry and true compatibility, why love alone isn&rsquo;t enough to make a relationship work, and how our earliest experiences can shape who we&rsquo;re attracted to as adults.
Sabrina also shares how to stop focusing on whether someone is choosing you and start asking whether you&rsquo;re choosing them, what a healthy and secure relationship actually looks like, and how to break the patterns that keep showing up in your dating life.
Plus, Sabrina opens up about her own dating history, the experiences that led her to become a relationship coach, and the lessons behind her book, Why Am I Like This?

How to Break Your Relationship Patterns with Sabrina Zohar

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What if your memory isn’t bad — it’s just untrained?

In this episode, Kate and Jeremy sit down with world-renowned brain coach and memory expert Jim Kwik to break down how we can train our brains to learn faster, remember more, focus better, and stay mentally sharp.

Jim shares how a childhood brain injury and years of struggling in school led him to dedicate his life to understanding how the brain learns. He explains why intelligence isn’t fixed, the strategies that can make learning easier, and the techniques he uses to remember hundreds of names.

They also dive into why multitasking is hurting your focus, the best way to take a “brain break,” how your morning routine can shape the rest of your day, and why reaching for your phone first thing might be working against you.

Jim also shares his approach to raising curious, confident kids, why movement and social connection are essential for long-term brain health, and the daily practices he believes can help all of us build a stronger mind.

In this episode:


Why there’s no such thing as a “bad memory”


Jim’s BEFAST framework for learning faster


How to remember anyone’s name


Why multitasking is actually task-switching


The best way to structure study and work sessions


Why you shouldn’t check your phone first thing in the morning


Jim’s 10-minute morning routine


How exercise, sleep, hydration, and connection affect your brain


How to become a better learner at any age


How parents can help raise confident, capable kids

What if your memory isn&rsquo;t bad &mdash; it&rsquo;s just untrained?
In this episode, Kate and Jeremy sit down with world-renowned brain coach and memory expert Jim Kwik to break down how we can train our brains to learn faster, remember more, focus better, and stay mentally sharp.
Jim shares how a childhood brain injury and years of struggling in school led him to dedicate his life to understanding how the brain learns. He explains why intelligence isn&rsquo;t fixed, the strategies that can make learning easier, and the techniques he uses to remember hundreds of names.
They also dive into why multitasking is hurting your focus, the best way to take a &ldquo;brain break,&rdquo; how your morning routine can shape the rest of your day, and why reaching for your phone first thing might be working against you.
Jim also shares his approach to raising curious, confident kids, why movement and social connection are essential for long-term brain health, and the daily practices he believes can help all of us build a stronger mind.
In this episode:
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Why there&rsquo;s no such thing as a &ldquo;bad memory&rdquo;
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Jim&rsquo;s BEFAST framework for learning faster
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How to remember anyone&rsquo;s name
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Why multitasking is actually task-switching
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<li>
The best way to structure study and work sessions
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<li>
Why you shouldn&rsquo;t check your phone first thing in the morning
</li>
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Jim&rsquo;s 10-minute morning routine
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How exercise, sleep, hydration, and connection affect your brain
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How to become a better learner at any age
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How parents can help raise confident, capable kids
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Jim Kwik: How to Train Your Brain and Improve Your Memory

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Al Roker: How He Became the Most Trusted Face in Morning TV

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