Ep 40: Rumours Nearly Destroyed Her... Then Vulnerability Became A Superpower | Caity Mulraney
2026-07-07
For years, Caity Mulraney lived behind a mask.
Growing up around domestic violence, surviving an abusive relationship, battling addiction, and eventually reaching the darkest point of her life, she spent decades believing she wasn't enough.
Then she discovered running.
What began as a reluctant parkrun slowly became the catalyst for rebuilding her confidence, embracing vulnerability, and learning that strength isn't about never falling... it's about choosing to keep getting back up.
Follow Caity's journey: https://www.instagram.com/caitlynmulraney_/
In this episode:
Growing up surrounded by domestic violence Escaping an abusive relationship The day rumours pushed her to rock bottom How running replaced alcohol as her coping mechanism Learning to embrace vulnerability on social media Why she's now helping others believe in themselvesRunbelievable — real runners, unreal stories.
🌏 Episodes, community, and all things Runbelievable:
🎧 New episodes drop every Wednesday; hit follow so you don't miss a lap!
About Runbelievable
Runbelievable is the podcast for every runner. From your first parkrun to your 100th marathon, from walk-run intervals to dabbling in trail running, every runner has a story worth telling. Through honest conversations with runners from all walks of life, Runbelievable explores the challenges, achievements, setbacks, and experiences that connect us through running and shape who we become.
Runbelievable
How Running Shapes Who We Become- No. of episodes
- 45
- Latest episode
- 2026-07-14
Where can you listen?
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Podtail
Google Podcasts
RSS
🏃 Running Changes Us.
Runbelievable is the running podcast that explores how running shapes who we become.
Hosted by Josh Rischin, runners from all walks of life — from elites to first-timers — share what first got them lacing up and the moments that have defined them.
These are stories of resilience, reinvention, adversity, connection, identity and growth. Stories about the challenges we face, the lessons we learn, and the unexpected ways running influences how we show up in life.
Some guests have overcome addiction, illness, loss, separation or self-doubt. Others have discovered community, purpose, confidence and belonging through running.
Every story offers a different perspective on how running shapes who we become.
Whether you're preparing for your first parkrun or your 100th marathon, you'll find something of yourself in these conversations.
🌏 Episodes, community, and all things Runbelievable:
🎧 New episodes drop every Wednesday; hit follow so you don't miss a lap!