Welcome to Post Run High with Kate Mackz

From Facebook Apps to Teachable

The Birth of Teachable

The Creator Economy

Selling Teachable: Navigating the Challenges

Life After the Sale

Post-Sale Personal Changes

Teachable's Unique Approach

Lessons Learned and Advice

Closing Remarks

Ankur Nagpal shares the story of how he founded Teachable and sold the company for $250M.

In this inspiring conversation, Ankur Nagpal opens up about his multicultural upbringing, early love of cricket, and how moving to the U.S. at 17 shaped his entrepreneurial journey. From his first viral Facebook quizzes to founding and selling Teachable for $250M, Ankur shares practical lessons on grit, identity, and building something meaningful. He discusses how America’s culture of risk-taking enabled his success, why unscalable hustle matters, and what comes next after achieving financial freedom. A must-listen for anyone chasing creative or business dreams.

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Kate Mackz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katemackz/

Ankur Nagpal shares the story of how he founded Teachable and sold the company for $250M.
In this inspiring conversation, Ankur Nagpal opens up about his multicultural upbringing, early love of cricket, and how moving to the U.S. at 17 shaped his entrepreneurial journey. From his first viral Facebook quizzes to founding and selling Teachable for $250M, Ankur shares practical lessons on grit, identity, and building something meaningful. He discusses how America&rsquo;s culture of risk-taking enabled his success, why unscalable hustle matters, and what comes next after achieving financial freedom. A must-listen for anyone chasing creative or business dreams.
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

Ankur Nagpal: Teachable Founder Story — Lessons on Building, Selling, and Starting Over

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Losing vision at 14 & hitting rock bottom

Movement, fitness & adapting after vision loss

Bullying, identity & mental health

Misconceptions about blindness

Ableism, accessibility & daily barriers

Content creation & representation

Writing Unseen

Hope & what she’d tell her 14-year-old self

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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What does society get wrong about blindness&mdash;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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Molly Burke: What People Get Wrong About Blindness (and Accessibility)

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Welcome to Post Run High

Support the Show

The New York City Marathon Fall and Recovery

The Marathon Runner's Mindset

The MVP Process

From Jogging Stroller to Marathon Runner

The Psychological Breakthrough in Athletics

Performance Psychology

Hypnosis and Experiential Therapies

The Power of Movement and Flow State

The Primal Bonding of Running Together

The Zone: When Movement Unlocks Flow

Hypnosis: Misconceptions and Natural State

Visualization: Key to Performance and Success

The Post-Run High: More Than Just Endorphins

The Dangers of Over-Reliance on Medication

The Importance of Movement for Mental Health

Social Media's Impact on Mental Health

Nature's Perspective

The Viral Power of Running Moments

Marathon Mishaps and Mental Resilience

Connecting Through Shared Experiences

Keep Moving: A Final Piece of Advice

Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

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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Kate Mackz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katemackz/
Kate Mackz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KateMackz

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&mdash;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&rsquo;ll hear Dana break down her MVP Method&mdash;Mindfulness, Visualization, and Positive Self-Coaching&mdash;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: &bull; What really happens mentally when runners &ldquo;hit the wall&rdquo; &bull; Why movement can be as powerful as traditional therapy &bull; How visualization actually works (and what people get wrong about it) &bull; The role of clinical hypnosis in performance and recovery &bull; Why aging doesn&rsquo;t have to mean slowing down &bull; How to build mental resilience without relying on medication &bull; Why running&mdash;and moving&mdash;creates deeper human connection
Whether you&rsquo;re an athlete, a high performer, or someone navigating a hard season of life, this episode is a reminder that you don&rsquo;t have to be perfect to keep going&mdash;you just have to keep moving.
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Performance Psychologist: Why Your Brain Quits Before Your Body Does

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The Birth of Post Run High

Life Updates and Future Plans

Soto Method and Efficient Workouts

The Colorado Hike Mishap

The Origin of Post Run High

Key Takeaways from Season One Guests

Starstruck Moments and Memorable Interviews

The Power of Movement and Discipline

Life Updates

Season Two Goals and Future Plans

Closing Remarks and Season Break

After 56 weeks, dozens of guests, and one full season of Post Run High, Kate and Jeremy sit down to reflect on what actually changed.

In this season-ending conversation, they look back on a year of movement-fueled interviews — what surprised them, what didn’t work, and what it really took to build a podcast from scratch. They share how Post Run High grew out of the Running Interview Show, why movement consistently leads to more honest conversations, and what they’ve learned from talking with founders, athletes, artists, journalists, and performers.

Together, they unpack the biggest themes that emerged across the season: discipline before glamour, reinvention as a true superpower, and how movement helps navigate both success and setback. Kate and Jeremy also look ahead to Season 2, sharing what’s next for the show alongside personal life updates, including marriage and major transitions.

A reflective, behind-the-scenes conversation about consistency, curiosity, and why some of the best insights come after the run.

Follow along:
Post Run High Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postrunhigh/
Kate Mackz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KateMackz
Kate Mackz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katemackz/

After 56 weeks, dozens of guests, and one full season of Post Run High, Kate and Jeremy sit down to reflect on what actually changed.
In this season-ending conversation, they look back on a year of movement-fueled interviews &mdash; what surprised them, what didn&rsquo;t work, and what it really took to build a podcast from scratch. They share how Post Run High grew out of the Running Interview Show, why movement consistently leads to more honest conversations, and what they&rsquo;ve learned from talking with founders, athletes, artists, journalists, and performers.
Together, they unpack the biggest themes that emerged across the season: discipline before glamour, reinvention as a true superpower, and how movement helps navigate both success and setback. Kate and Jeremy also look ahead to Season 2, sharing what&rsquo;s next for the show alongside personal life updates, including marriage and major transitions.
A reflective, behind-the-scenes conversation about consistency, curiosity, and why some of the best insights come after the run.
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Season One: What We Learned and What’s Next

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