264: Michelle Payne (Player Profile)

264: Michelle Payne (Player Profile)

From The Howie Games by LiSTNR

March 25, 2026 · 8 min

About this episode

Michelle Payne shares her inspiring story of resilience and courage a decade after her historic Melbourne Cup win.

It could seriously be the most inspirational story we have ever had on the show.  But, before we get into the full journey of this seriously tough human being who just happens to also be a Melbourne Cup winning jockey, let's get to know the legend that is Michelle Payne,  * A decade after her historic Melbourne Cup win, Michelle Payne shares a raw and inspiring story of resilience, revealing the love, loss and courage that shaped her journey in her powerful new book Ride On . Purchase it online or at all good book stores today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Michelle Payne

Topics covered

  • inspiration
  • resilience
  • jockey
  • Melbourne Cup
  • personal journey

Keywords

  • Michelle Payne
  • Melbourne Cup
  • jockey
  • Ride On
  • inspiration
  • resilience
  • personal story

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LiSTNR

Books & works: Ride On

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