Unstoppable Stories That Move
A podcast with a purpose highlighting ordinary people who do extra-ordinary things, while raising money for medical research. From everyday athletes & artists, scientists & survivors, care-givers & change-makers, these people relentlessly pursue their dreams, resiliently pushing through pain & setbacks. What's their purpose? What makes them Unstoppable? Tune in to listen as these seemingly normal people share their stories of resilience and inspire us to keep moving forward
Unstoppable Stories That Move
31. Sally’s Hotline: The Power of 1% with Rhea Deroian
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In this Sally’s Hotline mini-episode of Unstoppable Stories That Move, host Sally Hed Dahlquist sits back down with Rhea Deroian, an unstoppable runner who has run every single day for the last 12 years.
Rhea is a streaker in the truest sense, but her story isn’t about perfection or extreme discipline. It’s about consistency, commitment, and choosing yourself, even when life is hard.
After leaving an abusive relationship, running became Rhea’s lifeline. What once helped her escape danger eventually transformed into a source of joy, grounding, and strength. Today, she shares one of the simplest, and most powerful, mindset shifts that helped her stay consistent for over a decade: 15 minutes is only 1% of your day.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- Why showing up matters more than how long you show up
- How Rhea reframes time: 15 minutes = just 1% of your day
- Why consistency beats motivation every time
- How small commitments snowball into life-changing habits
- Real-life examples of fitting movement into chaotic days (yes, even at 3 a.m.)
- Why caring for yourself first helps you show up better for others
Rhea’s core advice
If you can find 15 minutes, you can change your life.
You don’t need perfect conditions, perfect gear, or a perfect schedule. You just need to start, then start again tomorrow.
As Rhea puts it: How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.
Listen to Rhea’s full story
Want to hear more from Rhea and learn how she’s maintained a 12-year running streak?
🎧 Listen to Episode 30 of Unstoppable Stories That Move for her full interview.
Listener reflection
What’s one thing that matters to you that you could start in just 15 minutes a day?
Running, writing, strength training, reading, learning, healing, whatever it is, we’d love to hear about it. Leave a comment and share your answer so others can learn from you too.
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This podcast exists to do more than inspire, it exists to save lives.
Unstoppable Stories That Move is raising $1 million for medical research, supporting labs that are working on cures for cancer and other life-threatening diseases. With NIH budgets being cut, individual donations matter now more than ever.
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Keep moving forward—1% at a time.
