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

Creator, author, and speaker Molly Burke joins Post Run High for an honest conversation about what blindness is really like—and why the hardest part isn’t losing vision, but navigating a world that isn’t designed for accessibility. Molly opens up about losing most of her sight at 14, hitting rock bottom, and the mindset shifts that helped her rebuild her life. We talk movement and wellness, resilience, ableism, representation, and how she learned to stop being a passenger in her recovery and turn pain into purpose.

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Creator, author, and speaker Molly Burke joins Post Run High for an honest conversation about what blindness is really like&mdash;and why the hardest part isn&rsquo;t losing vision, but navigating a world that isn&rsquo;t designed for accessibility. Molly opens up about losing most of her sight at 14, hitting rock bottom, and the mindset shifts that helped her rebuild her life. We talk movement and wellness, resilience, ableism, representation, and how she learned to stop being a passenger in her recovery and turn pain into purpose.
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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

Molly Burke: Losing Her Vision and Turning Pain Into Purpose

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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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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.
Follow along: Post Run High Instagram: <a data-start="1222" data-end="1260">https://www.instagram.com/postrunhigh/</a> Kate Mackz YouTube: <a data-start="1283" data-end="1317">https://www.youtube.com/@KateMackz</a> Kate Mackz Instagram: <a data-start="1342" data-end="1378">https://www.instagram.com/katemackz/</a>

Season One: What We Learned and What’s Next

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The Broadway Ultra

The Physical Demands of Wicked

Setting Goals and Facing Challenges

From Swimming to Broadway

The Importance of Discipline and Adaptability

The Journey to Fiyero

The Role of Fitness in Performance

Balancing Family and Career

The Magic of Live Theater Performance

Voice Care and Performance Secrets

Future Plans and Career Aspirations

Behind the Scenes of Wicked

Pop Questions

Jordan Litz, Broadway’s longest-running Fiyero in Wicked, opens up about what it truly takes to perform one of musical theater’s most iconic roles. He shares the full story behind running the New York City Marathon and then stepping onstage for two performances the same day, the physical and emotional toll of chasing a sub-3-hour goal, and how his years as an elite swimmer shaped the discipline he brings to Wicked.

Jordan also reflects on five years and 1,600+ shows as Fiyero, how different Elphabas and Glindas continually reshape the role, and what it’s been like performing as the movies reshape audience reactions. A conversation for Wicked fans and for anyone curious how top performers and athletes push their limits onstage, in training, and in life.

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

Jordan Litz, Broadway&rsquo;s longest-running Fiyero in Wicked, opens up about what it truly takes to perform one of musical theater&rsquo;s most iconic roles. He shares the full story behind running the New York City Marathon and then stepping onstage for two performances the same day, the physical and emotional toll of chasing a sub-3-hour goal, and how his years as an elite swimmer shaped the discipline he brings to Wicked.
Jordan also reflects on five years and 1,600+ shows as Fiyero, how different Elphabas and Glindas continually reshape the role, and what it&rsquo;s been like performing as the movies reshape audience reactions. A conversation for Wicked fans and for anyone curious how top performers and athletes push their limits onstage, in training, and in life.
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>

Jordan Litz: Wicked's Fiyero ran the NYC Marathon...Then Performed Two  Shows

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