Welcome to Post Run High

Meeting Dana & Life in NYC

Wyoming Roots & A Family of News Lovers

Becoming a New Yorker & Finding Balance

Grit, Humility & Growing Up Western

Crisis Moments & Staying Poised Under Pressure

Advice for Press Secretaries & Preparation

Knowing When to Pivot in Your Career

Becoming Press Secretary by Surprise

Choosing Love, Mentorship & Support Systems

Rising to White House Press Secretary

Lessons From President George W. Bush

Making Career Decisions Without Fear

Taking the Leap Into Television

Finding Her Voice on The Five

Career Longevity & Reinventing Yourself

Advice to Her Younger Self

Time, Happiness & What Really Matters

Former White House Press Secretary reflects on her inspirational career. 

Dana Perino reflects on her path from a small-town upbringing to becoming the White House Press Secretary under President George W. Bush. She opens up about the lessons in grit, humility, and resilience that shaped her—starting with childhood debates over dinner and leading to moments at the podium during national crises. Dana shares how empathy plays a role in great leadership, what it was really like stepping into Fox News, and how choosing love didn’t mean compromising ambition. A passionate advocate for mentorship, especially for young women navigating their careers, Dana offers insights into building confidence, finding your voice, and helping others rise. From powerful advice from President Bush to handling fear and anxiety, this conversation is packed with wisdom, unexpected career turns, and candid moments. She also shares what inspired her latest book I Wish Somebody Had Told Me, and the heartfelt advice she hopes it passes on.

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

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Former White House Press Secretary reflects on her inspirational career.&nbsp;
Dana Perino reflects on her path from a small-town upbringing to becoming the White House Press Secretary under President George W. Bush. She opens up about the lessons in grit, humility, and resilience that shaped her&mdash;starting with childhood debates over dinner and leading to moments at the podium during national crises. Dana shares how empathy plays a role in great leadership, what it was really like stepping into Fox News, and how choosing love didn&rsquo;t mean compromising ambition. A passionate advocate for mentorship, especially for young women navigating their careers, Dana offers insights into building confidence, finding your voice, and helping others rise. From powerful advice from President Bush to handling fear and anxiety, this conversation is packed with wisdom, unexpected career turns, and candid moments. She also shares what inspired her latest book I Wish Somebody Had Told Me, and the heartfelt advice she hopes it passes on.
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

Dana Perino: Becoming White House Press Secretary

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