Adventure, Endurance, and Giving Back with the Queen of Pain: Rebecca Rusch, on the Afternoon Snack Podcast

"Curiosity is one of our most powerful motivators... Athletics are just sort of the template that has allowed me to feed that curiosity, nature and moving outdoors." - Rebecca Rusch, on the Afternoon Podcast

This podcast episode with Meredith Root & Alex Parker of Tactic Nutrition is a deep dive into what really drives me—both on and off the bike. It’s not just about the races I’ve won or the miles I’ve covered; it’s about the curiosity that keeps me moving forward, the importance of embracing vulnerability, and how I’ve learned that sometimes the toughest challenges aren’t physical but mental and emotional.

We get personal as I open up about my concussion recovery—how it took me to some dark places and how movement became the medicine that pulled me out. We also dive into the Be Good Foundation and how it’s not just a tribute to my father, but a mission to use the bicycle as a tool for healing and empowerment.

I share the story behind Rebecca's Private Idaho and how it’s become a key driver for the foundation's work. And we don’t shy away from the tough conversations about diversity and inclusion in the outdoor industry—how far we’ve come and how much further we need to go.

It’s raw, real, and a peek behind the curtain into the lessons I’ve learned along the way. If you’re curious about what keeps me going, how I turn fear into fuel, and how I’m working to push for change, both within myself and in the world around us, you’re going to love this conversation.