Running Strong Mind-Body Connection

AI running performance improvement starts with understanding why you are not getting faster and finding the hidden barriers holding you back. #runningmotivation #ai #runners Could a personalized AI workflow help you discover your biggest running challenge without replacing the human connection that makes coaching powerful? Runners today are using technology to create better action plans, and the g...

Still hurt after every run? Why does running pain keep coming back even when you rest or push through it? #running #pain #runnerslife If your body keeps flaring up every time you run, the real issue may not be what you think it is. In this episode of Running Strong Mind Body Connection, we uncover a surprising root cause of recurring running pain and how one simple 2-minute method may help reset i...

Why am I getting slower at running even though I'm training more, and why do my runs feel harder instead of easier? #runningtips #mentalfitness #fitnessjourney This episode breaks down the hidden reasons runners lose pace, energy, and confidence even while increasing effort. Dr Gillian Lockitch, physician and longevity expert with 260+ podcast episodes and decades of experience in epigenetics and...

What actually changes after 100 conversations about mind and body running? #mentalfitness #runningmotivation #runningpodcast Mental fitness through running podcast 100th episode! Can running really build mental strength, emotional control, and clarity when life feels overwhelming? Celebrating the 100th episode of Running Strong Mind Body, this 1-hour milestone conversation reveals how running tran...

Have you ever wondered why some health challenges persist even when you're doing all the "right" things? #running #anxiety #mentalfitness What if the answer isn't more effort, but a different perspective? Running Strong Mind-Body Connection, we explore the hidden connection between mental fitness, energy, healing, and why your path to wellness may be different than you think. In this fascinating c...

If you've ever thought "I used to be a runner… but I don't know how to start again", this conversation will help you reconnect with your identity, rebuild discipline, and understand what actually keeps people stuck. #runningmotivation #running #beginnerrunning In this episode, Karen Bonnet-Natraj and Ralph share how he lost over 100 pounds, started running at 50, and rebuilt his entire identity th...

In this powerful conversation, ultra-endurance athlete and mental fitness coach Karen Bonnet-Natraj speaks with Georges Cordoba, a stage 4 cancer survivor and former athlete who endured 10 years of treatment, including brain tumors, 10 surgeries, and complete burnout moments where quitting felt inevitable but didn't happen. Georges shares how he went on to survive and rebuild his life after being...

If you've ever finished a run or race feeling emotionally drained instead of energized, ask yourself this: is it your fitness… or your nervous system being overstimulated in environments that are too intense for your sensitivity level? #running #mentalfitness #anxiety   In this episode, Karen Bonnet-Natraj speaks with Alyssa Gosset about being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) runner, emotional burn...

What if the symptoms you've been ignoring are actually your body trying to tell you something important? #ultrarunning #inspiration #exercise In this episode of Running Strong Mind-Body Connection, ultrarunner Dennene shares the shocking moment doctors discovered a 14mm hole in her heart after years of elite endurance racing and representing Canada in the 100K World Championships. 👉 Learn more ab...

If your brain won't stop imagining problems that haven't even happened yet, this conversation will help you regain control and calm your nervous system naturally. #anxietyrelief #anxiety #overthinking What if the real problem isn't your anxiety… but the way your brain learned to survive? In this powerful episode of Running Strong Mind-Body Connection, mental health advocate and author Brian Sachet...

Ever feel like you push hard… then your body shuts down right when it matters most? #resilience #personalgrowth #activelifestyle What if the crash isn't failure but a pattern you can finally break? You can keep fighting your body… or learn how to work with it safely and sustainably. 👉 Rebuild your energy and consistency now: https://thementalfitnessedge.com/ In this episode of the Running Strong...

Why does running feel harder now… even though you want it more than ever? #running #motivation #resilience If you've tried to start running again and your body pushed back, this will explain why and what to do instead. With my amazing guest, Katherine Schlaerth You're not broken, and you're definitely not too old.  👉 Start here: https://www.thementalfitnessedge.com/ 👉 Get the book: https://a.co/...

What if the moment you feel like everything is falling apart… is actually the beginning of your comeback? #weightlosstransformation #motivation #selfimprovement From 374 pounds, failing health, addiction, and a broken relationship to losing 80+ pounds and rebuilding from scratch this is a real story of starting over when it feels too late. If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're los...

Are you pushing your runs but still feeling exhausted like something's off? What if the issue isn't your effort… but what you're missing? #motivation #inspiration #running 🔗 Resources & support: https://www.cocodona.com https://ultrasignup.com If you've ever wondered why your running feels harder than it should, you're not alone. Thousands of endurance athletes from beginners to ultra finishers h...

What if your mindset, not your fitness is the real barrier 👉 Start here: Unleash Your Champion: Ignite Your Confidence Summit 👉 https://thementalfitnessedge.com/register If you've ever thought "I'm not a runner" you're not alone. Thousands of beginners start exactly where you are right now and build toward finishing their first marathon step by step. In this episode of Running Strong Mind Body C...

Can't finish what you start even when you're not lazy? What if the only thing standing between you and your first marathon, your 100th podcast episode, or your biggest goal is a thought you haven't learned to ignore yet? I'm Karen Bonnet-Natraj, host of Running Strong: Mind-Body Connection, approaching Episode 100 after 15 Ironman, 50+ hundred-mile runs, and one very humbling first mile that nearl...

Are you staying consistent but still feel like nothing is working? You're not alone and you're not failing. In this episode of Running Strong: Mind, Body & Resilience, ultra-runner Mo shares how she ran 7 x 100-mile races, built her own home at 31, and still faced moments where quitting felt like the only option. If consistency feels invisible right now, this episode will change how you see your p...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of Running Strong Mind-Body Connection! In this week's conversation, host Karen sits down with Bunni Ambrosia —a truck driver, life coach, and marathon runner whose story is a powerful testament to resilience, healing, and determination. Despite facing immense challenges, including grief, ADHD, and fibromyalgia, Bunny Ambrosia has turned running into her path t...

What if the missing piece in your performance isn't your training plan, your pace, or your discipline... but your ability to forgive yourself and keep going? In this powerful episode of Running Strong: Mind Body Connection, host Karen Bonnet-Natraj sits down with Glenn Beechy construction business owner, author of A Warrior's Path to Freedom, and a man who spent over 20 years battling internal inj...

Welcome back to the Running Strong Mind-Body Connection podcast! In this episode, host Karen Bonnett-Natraj dives deep into the world of mind-body alignment and potential with special guest Laurie Seymour , host of Wisdom Talk Radio, international executive mentor, and founder of the BACA Institute. Laurie Seymour , a former psychotherapist, shares her personal journey of transformation—from follo...

Welcome to another episode of the Running Strong Mind-Body Connection podcast! In today's conversation, host Karen Bonnett-Natraj sits down with Jimmy Layman—a true "challenge chaser" whose journey connects music, firefighting, and ultra-running in inspiring ways. From composing a symphonic wind ensemble during his senior year to tackling firefighting and computer engineering, Jimmy's story is a t...

Karen Bonnett-Natraj is the enthusiastic host of the "Running Strong Mind Body Connection" podcast, a show born from her deep belief in the transformative power of aligning mind and body. Karen's journey centers on helping others discover their inner strength—not by pushing harder, but by tapping into self-compassion and flow. Each week, she guides listeners through inspiring stories and practical...

Welcome back to Running Strong Mind-Body Connection! In this episode, host Karen sits down with ultrarunner Amy Adams to dive deep into the grit, organization, and mental resilience it takes to tackle the legendary Route 66 Ultra—one of the longest continuous stretches of the historic highway, running 140 wild miles across the Arizona desert. But Amy Adams didn't stop at just the official race—in...

Welcome back to Running Strong Mind-Body Connection, the podcast where hustle meets healing and inner strength leads the way. I'm your host, Karen Bonnett-Natraj , and today we're diving deep into our relationship with technology, energy, and health. Joining me is Dr. Beverly Jensen , a health champion, international speaker, and lifelong practitioner of natural medicine whose expertise in electro...