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Episode #8: Mia Farrow – From War Zones to Mountain Summits: A Journey of Grit and Grace

Episode #8: Mia Farrow – From War Zones to Mountain Summits: A Journey of Grit and Grace

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Mia Farrow’s life is the ultimate endurance story—civil war survivor, immigrant, banker, mother, and mountain runner.

From sprinting in her brother’s shoes through war-torn Serbia to conquering Aconcagua’s icy heights, Mia shares how running shaped her resilience and how motherhood deepened her purpose.

Key Moments in This Episode:

Growing up during the Yugoslav Wars and training on rubble tracks

Running as both refuge and rebellion during adolescence

From immigrant to investment banker: breaking into Wall Street

Winning the Everest Marathon and finding home in high altitudes

Juggling motherhood and marathon dreams in a new country

Her solo speed ascent of Aconcagua after just 10 days at altitude

Reclaiming identity through running after an 8-year break

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