Running to Myself

🎧 Episode Summary: How many times have you told yourself, “I’ll take care of me once life calms down?” You’re not alone. In this episode, Trisha unpacks the belief that self-care is something we have to earn—and replaces it with a powerful truth: You don’t need more time. You need permission. Trisha shares personal insight, client stories, and three practical mindset tools you can start using tod...

🎙️ Episode Title: Scared, Queasy, and Still All In Episode Summary: In today’s episode, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to walk through personal growth—especially when it stops feeling fun and starts feeling frustrating. From sea planes to jet skis to tech headaches, I’m bringing you stories from my own life to show that discomfort is not a sign to stop... it’s often...

🎧 Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: The Secret to a Well-Lived Life (Hint: It’s Not the Beach) Host: Trisha Stanton | Life Coach | Marathon Runner | Mindset Mentor Episode Summary: We’ve been sold a version of the “good life” that looks like a beach chair and a piña colada—but what if the secret to a truly well-lived life isn’t about escape at all? In this episode of Running to Myself , Trisha br...

🎙️ Episode 34: Control What You Can: How Small Choices Shape Powerful Outcomes Description: On a day when the humidity was off the charts and storms were threatening, Trisha made a small but powerful decision: she changed her route, controlled what she could, and got her run done. This episode uses that story to explore a deeper truth about life, mindset, and growth: You can’t always control your...

🎙️ Episode 42: Routines As a Tool—Not the Goal Welcome back to Running to Myself , where we explore how movement, mindset, and real life all weave together into the story of who we’re becoming. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the role of routines in our lives—and how they can quietly shift from being supportive tools to unrealistic measuring sticks. You’ll hear real-life examples, coaching...

🎙️ Running to Myself Episode Title: When the Old Plan Stops Working: What Running Taught Me About Evolving Episode Summary: In this episode, Trisha shares a powerful story from her running journey—how stepping into the world of trail and ultrarunning revealed a deeper truth about life: sometimes, the plans that once served us can’t support the season we’re in now. Whether you’re navigating change,...

🎙️ Episode Title: Holding Both: When Joy and Pain Show Up Together 🗓️ Episode Description: In this deeply personal episode, Trisha shares a story from a recent run—one that included a phone call full of good news, a rush of unexpected emotion, and a literal faceplant. Through the lens of seasons and the unpredictable nature of life, she explores what it means to live in a “winter” season, long for...

🎙️ Episode: Journaling to Get to Know Yourself Podcast: Running to Myself with Trisha Stanton Episode #: 38 Release Date: 5/19/25 💬 Episode Summary: In this episode, Trisha shares one of the most powerful (and practical) tools for developing emotional resilience and mental clarity: journaling —not as a productivity hack, but as a way to discover your thoughts, process emotions, and deeply know yo...

Episode Title: The Power of the Daily: Why Small Habits Matter More Than Big Goals Episode Summary: In this episode, I share a personal story from my early running days—how I once needed big goals like races to stay motivated, and how that mindset shifted over time. What started as a means to an end eventually became a life-giving practice, not because of the finish lines, but because of the daily...

🎙️ Episode: What Else Is True? Changing the Stories We Tell Ourselves Podcast: Running to Myself with Trisha Stanton Episode #: 37 Release Date: 5/12/25 💬 Episode Summary: In this deeply reflective episode, Trisha invites you to take a closer look at the thoughts you believe about yourself—and consider whether they’re actually true. She shares a personal story about a belief she carried for years...

🎙️ Episode: Why You’re Not Reaching Your Goals (And What To Do Instead) Podcast: Running to Myself with Trisha Stanton Episode #: 36 Release Date: 5/5/25 💬 Episode Summary: If you’ve ever set a goal with genuine excitement—only to slowly drift away from it—you are not alone. In this episode, Trisha breaks down the most common reasons people fail to reach their goals and shares the mindset shift t...

🎧 Episode 35: The Work Is the Shortcut 📅 Running to Myself with Trisha Stanton Episode Summary: Have you ever found yourself in the middle of something hard—whether it’s a workout, a project, or a season of life—and wondered, “Why isn’t this getting easier?” In this episode, Trisha shares a powerful moment of clarity that came in the middle of a brutal workout and how it applies to life, growth,...

🎙️ Episode: The Season That Seems Small Podcast: Running to Myself with Trisha Stanton Episode #:  34 Release Date:  4/21/25 💬 Episode Summary: In this heartfelt episode, Trisha shares the often-overlooked power of consistency, presence, and purpose in the small, repetitive seasons of life. Drawing from years of running and coaching experience, she compares the significance of short dai...

🎙️ Episode Title: What If You Got Closer? Podcast: Running to Myself Host: Trisha Stanton Episode #:  33 Release Date:  4/14/25 💡 Episode Summary: In this episode of Running to Myself , Trisha shares a simple moment from a run that turned into a powerful metaphor for life and mindset. What looked like a squirrel from far away turned out to be something entirely different—a fallen tree b...

Episode: From Stuck to Strong – Embracing Your Progress 🎙️ Episode Summary: Have you ever felt stuck because you weren’t where you thought you should be? In this episode of Running to Myself , we dive into the power of meeting yourself where you are —whether in running, personal growth, or life itself. I share my journey from a beginner runner to chasing Boston Marathon standards and how unrealist...

Hello! I’m excited to be back from my longer than intended hiatus from the podcast world! What was intended to be a short, two week break from my schedule of creating new episodes somehow turned into a solid two months away! Yikes! Today let’s take a moment to consider the idea of taking notice of the behind the scenes benefits of past accomplishments and the opportunity to use them to propel you...

Join me as I share my transition from being very afraid of experiencing pain, to learning that I need not fear pain and that pain and peace can coexist. 

Do you struggle with decision making? Do you find yourself needing other people to weigh in on what you should do? Do you have a lack of trust in your ability to make decisions? Does your brain seem to resist decision making? You are not alone. Let’s talk about it.

Like it or not, decision making is an essential part of life. The decisions we make greatly impact the direction our life takes. Developing a strong inner voice  will help you become a confident decision maker.  Join me to learn Part 1 of Developing Your Inner Voice.  As I look back, there were some pivotal points in my life that worked together to move me from being someo...

If you struggle to “get out of your own head” or to let go of a story or situation that is keeping you stuck and in pain, this is the episode for you. If worry is what is keeping you stuck, this is for you. If fear has its grip on your thoughts, this episode is for you. Last week I shared six steps to processing your emotions. Today I am going to give you some practical ways to direct your thought...

The shortest and healthiest way through the pain is to process it, not to hide from it. You may be thinking, that’s great, but how do I do that? How do I process my pain in a healthy way? You’re in luck because that is exactly what we are going to be talking about today.

As time seems to slow Between Christmas and New Years, I find it to be the perfect opportunity to reflect on the year that is coming to an end and set my intention for the year ahead. Before blazing into 2025, I will take a good hard look at 2024, the good, the bad and the ugly, the parts that were within my control and the parts that were outside of my control. Specifically, I will examine my act...

 If the weeks leading up to  Christmas and New Years have been stressful or overwhelming in some way this year or in years past, this is the episode for you! I am going to share 5 practical tools to increase your joy and decrease stress through Christmas and New Years.  This is your opportunity to transform your thinking and how you experience the holiday season. If you are a unicor...

Is there something good that needs to be set aside to make room for what is best?  Sometimes seeing the difference between what is good and what is best is obvious. Much of the time, it is not. We settle for good, not even realizing that we are missing out on the best. Often, the good is comfortable, familiar and easy. Best requires something different. Sometimes it requires more of us. Often...

Sometimes unmet expectations carry a gift in disguise. A gift in a different form for later.🎁 Join me as I share my favorite Christmas memory of all time. It has absolutely nothing to do with running, but it is a story that MUST be told. If you like this episode, check out some of our other favorites here: Episode 21 Holiday Reflections 🦃🎄 Episode 11 What's Your Superpower?   Let’s Connect...