Running Strong Mind-Body Connection

This is my own journey of why and how I started this podcast. It is in my heart as a runner and I believe in the Mind-Body Connection. Hence, the podcast came alive:  Running Strong Mind Body Connection. I am Celebrating a full year and I am beyond excited. I appreciate all of you who are listening and please share this with your friends and family. If you wish to be on my podcast you can find me...

Hey All, This is my Year Anniversary of Running Strong Mind Body Connection Podcast. I am so excited that you all have supported me on this fun journey. Keep Sharing Keep Listening .   My Workshop (Free) is July 23 if you are interested in learning more of Mental Fitness. Check it out here:   https://www.themindfulathletecoach.com/unleash-champion    

Lori shares her personal story—how her own search for fulfillment led her from unraveling old beliefs to rediscovering her dreams and even moving across the country to live out a childhood vision. Together, they explore the importance of reconnecting with your authentic self, listening to your intuition, and embracing the childlike joy that often gets buried under life's responsibilities and fears...

Mike Hoffman's journey is one of transformation and grit. In January 2024, after reaching his heaviest weight of 266 pounds, Mike—despite spending long days on his feet as a mail carrier—realized it was time to take charge of his health. Determined for a change, he signed up for "The Proving Ground," a grueling training weekend in North Georgia run by former Navy SEAL Chad Wright, founder of Proje...

Together, Karen and J.D. dive deep into the importance of honoring your mind-body connection, setting bite-sized goals, building community, and learning to listen to your body's signals. J.D. discusses the creation of his supportive Game On Health Rebound Community and his mission to help others struggling with mental or physical health issues reclaim joy, purpose, and self-compassion. Tune in for...

Growing up along the murky creeks of Southern Georgia, Cheryl Wright swam fearlessly in waters teeming with alligators, believing she would see them coming in time to escape. Looking back, she marvels at the risks her childhood self took, using that memory as a powerful metaphor in her later life. Cheryl found a striking similarity between lurking alligators and the presence of narcissists—both hi...

Lisa Smith-Batchen's journey to endurance running greatness didn't follow a typical path. In high school, she was told she was too slow for the cross country and track teams and struggled with asthma—so she gave up running for years, despite loving it. Everything changed during her last year of college, when she decided to join a 5K Turkey Trot on a whim. Surprisingly, she won the race—and a 20-po...

For years, Dr. Joan Steidinger watched as women's natural focus on relationships was misunderstood—even pathologized. Inspired by the cultural impact of books like  Women Who Love Too Much in the 1980s and 90s, she felt frustrated by the notion that women's relational strengths were seen as problems rather than strengths. Determined to change the narrative, Dr. Steidinger decided to write her own...

David Waldas is the founder of Align Living, a transformative platform where he combines his abilities as a psychic, channel, and coach to assist individuals in stabilizing their energy from within, rather than relying on external influences.  He specializes in working with empaths, high performers, and what he terms "spiritual junkies"—those who frequently shift from one activity to another in se...

Mo Bartley discovered her passion for running later in life, not picking up the sport until her late 40s and 50s. Despite having no experience in athletics during her high school or college years, she quickly embraced the challenge and learned the art of running. Her journey began with simple movements that evolved into a fervent pursuit of ultra-distance races, where she set impressive records in...

Molly Sheridan is an accomplished athlete who participated in the renowned World Marathon Challenge. This unique event gathers approximately 60 athletes from around the globe to compete in a series of seven marathons on seven continents in seven consecutive days. The journey begins in Cape Town, South Africa, where participants gather for the race briefing. Molly's challenging adventure included a...

Dr. John Beach is a dedicated performance consultant with a passion for helping athletes and business leaders elevate their mental skills to achieve peak performance. Having initially embarked on a career in psychology, Dr. Beach discovered his true calling in guiding individuals aiming to transition from good to great in their respective fields. He adeptly divides his time between working with at...

Shelby Mott, a seasoned consciousness transformational coach with 30 years of experience, specializes in intuitive mastery and conscious leadership. Passionate about guiding high-impact individuals, visionary leaders, and strategists, Shelby emphasizes the importance of understanding one's physical, emotional, and mental bodies, referring to these as the "magic number" within the Earth human star...

Faith Rumer is a dynamic coach and mentor dedicated to helping individuals discover and unleash their authentic voice and presence. With a unique focus on mind, body, and spirit alignment, Faith guides actors, NBC commentators, CEOs of large companies, and other creative professionals to overcome feelings of overwhelm and build confidence, particularly in speaking and presenting. Her approach emph...

Jennifer Yager's journey towards mastering the art of movement began with overcoming her own physical challenges. Suffering from multiple injuries and recurrent shoulder issues in her early years, it wasn't until her twenties that she found solace in the expertise of a movement specialist. This transformative experience not only alleviated her pain but also revealed the joy and ease of fluid movem...

In this enlightening episode of Running Strong Mind-Body Connection, I have the opportunity to reunites with my longtime friend, Jeff Lee. Once running companions at the Javelina 100, Jeff and Karen reminisce about their ultramarathon experiences, Jeff's transformative journey from being nearly 300 pounds to becoming a marathon finisher, and the mental and physical challenges he's overcome along t...

In this episode of Running Strong Mind-Body Connection, I am joined by Paul Cameron, an inspiring runner who took on his first hundred-miler at the age of 60. The conversation journeys through Paul's background, growing up in Erie, Pennsylvania, and his unconventional path to running. Paul shares anecdotes about his early interests in dirt biking and motocross before running entered his life aroun...

In this episode of "Running Strong Mind-Body Connection," we welcome ultra-distance enthusiast Stuart Foster to the podcast. Stuart, a retired police officer from Kelowna, Canada, shares his incredible journey from casual fitness running to tackling some of the world's toughest ultra-marathons. Stuart discusses his spontaneous decision to undertake a half marathon, which eventually led him to ultr...

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Running Strong Mind-Body Connection podcast. Today, I joined by Dr. Wendy Lyon, a seasoned expert in relationships and personal growth.  Throughout this engaging conversation, Dr. Wendy shares her inspiring journey from her early years as a sprinter in the Junior Olympics to becoming a relationship coach who helps individuals find lasting love and perso...

  Regina Andler is an AI Empowered Business Strategist who helps coaches and consultants differentiate themselves and attract more clients using her proprietary The Unicorn Factor® methodology. Regina has over 20 years' experience as an entrepreneur having had traditional brick-and-mortar businesses, online businesses, and multiple multi-level marketing businesses. She is a Certified Jack Canfield...

Lamon King is a lawyer a survivor, and an ultra distance inspiration. Lamont shares his story about a year of the ultimate stressor going on, getting a job, getting married, and battling cancer. Today, he is an inspiration to all and a well-known name and face in the running community. I hope you enjoy this Lamonts inspiration and take a moment to share it with others.  

We explored Dr. Joan's book Stand Up and Shout Out in this episode. She dedicated her book to the grandmother of sports psychology: Dr Carole Oglesby. Dr. Carol is a guide and mentor to thousands of girls and women i sport, sharing her hand with black and white, dor her kind and generous heart, willingness to friend and befriend those others neglected whose backs were turned on, to recognize beyon...

  Brian comes to us with an Irish accent and an inspiring story,    He is sharing his stories of jumping into 100, and since those did not kill him, he is exploring the journeys of 200 miles or more. As I believe in the power of mind body connection and the power of our bodies on how strong our bodies want to recover and thrive,  Brian demonstrates this on one of his 200-mile adventures. I hope yo...

Melissa Johnson, as most of us know and call her MJ.  She is a resident of Auburn California, a Master Gardner, Self Employed, a Grand Mother. She is so much more.  Melissa shares some of the stories of old time runners and more. I do hope you enjoy the podcast. 

There is Truth in our words.   Your words matter! This is a powerful conversation with Tara, she is n inspiration to all.   I really connected with her on how our mindset influences our overall well-being. Tara talks about her journey and shares the books and tools she implemented in her life and created the change in her life.  One is loosing over 100 Lbs, moving through adversity in her life and...