That Psyched Runner

Hey Hey beautiful people! Today is the FIRST bi-weekly solo episode where I will be giving you guys a life update and answering three of your questions! They will be short and sweet but I am so excited to be posting every week. I LOVE your wonderful questions! You can submit them here or via Instagram: https://forms.gle/j6uDCwnVeySSdf4s8 My Instagram: @thatpsychedrunner

Today, I have Katherine Kelly on the podcast to discuss a very important topic in the sport of running - mindset and growth. Katherine shares her inspiring running journey, of how she went from a non-runner, to 5:02 marathoner, to a 3:12 marathoner. She touches on the most important mindset shift she has ever made in her life, which is identifying oneself as an athlete. We talk in detail about the...

Welcome back to the show! On today's episode, I have the honor of having Emily Knight as a guest. Emily is a coach, former D1 runner, fitness enthusiast, and advocate for a healthy relationship with running and food. Emily shares her running journey, as well as her journey with food and how she overcame her eating disorder. We have important discussions surrounding the topic of eating disorder...

Hello Everyone and Welcome! On today's episode, I have Jordan Battaglia from Play on Relief on the show to discuss the brand, the history, the science, and more. We also have a meaningful discussion about how healing is much more than alleviating physical discomfort, and how play on relief promotes deeper level healing. Play on relief is a science-backed topical recovery tool for athletes want...

Hello everyone, and welcome back to another episode! Today's episode was highly requested and talks about all things Boston Marathon cutoff times related. We first talk through the history of the qualification times, the history of cutoff times, and what could have led to the stringent cutoff time this year. I then give you my opinion on the matter, and discuss ways to cope if you qualified an...

Runner safety has always been a prevalent topic but has increased in relevance after the tragic abduction of Eliza Fletcher last year. Today, I have Courtney Kitchen on the show to talk all about runner safety. Courtney is a 3:02 marathoner, running coach, and social media content creator who has a passion for educating and inspiring other runners. She shares her running journey, as well as practi...

Welcome to my highly requested 2023 Chicago marathon recap and Q&A! You all asked fantastic questions and I was so excited to chat about this experience. In this episode, I first detail my whole weekend and training leading up to the race. I walk you through how the weekend went, what I did, and how I felt. Then, after discussing the race, I answer your questions about everything! This weekend...

Hello everyone! Thank you for tuning into another wonderful episode! Today, I have a very special guest, Elisabeth Scott from The Running Explained! Elisabeth is a run coach who developed a platform to help other runners thrive, called Running Explained! Today, Elisabeth and I have a meaningful conversation about the true nature of running. After discussing Elisabeth's story, We discuss topics...

Hello my friends! Welcome to my new podcast name - That Psyched Runner! As you know, I am extremely passionate about both psychology and running, and I have received lots of positive feedback pertaining to the psychology-related content I share. After giving it lots of thought, I have decided to switch my platform to be "that psyched runner!" While the content won't differ much, I wa...

Today, I have registered dietician (and my amazing friend) Emily Fisher on the show to talk about all things nutrition for athletes and beyond! She answers YOUR questions asked through instagram and dives deep into some controversial and confusing topics. Emily does a great job of sharing her wisdom and navigating these more challenging topics surrounding food and nutrition. Some questions covered...

On today's highly requested episode, I am so excited to connect my passion for faith with my passion for running! I have Jake Lee as a guest, who ran collegiately for the University of Michigan, is an experienced marathoner, coached me for my first marathon, and is a devout Christian! We first discuss Jakes's story of how he became a runner and dealt with setbacks and hardships. Then, we d...

If you are an athlete, runner, or individual dealing/have dealt with any form of injury, this episode is for you. In today's episode, I talk with Kylie Oblak (kylierunssmiley on Instagram) all about her journey with injury, her resilience, her mindset, and how she has romanticized the cross-training process. Kylie first discusses her own personal running journey, fueling journey, and injury jo...

Are you on social media? Do you hope and wish to grow your platform? Then this is the episode for you! Today, I interview and connect with Ryan Sullivan, a runner who works for a digital marketing agency. He first discusses his journey with running and how he became passionate about the running community and social media. Then, we hear some practical and powerful tips about how to grow your social...

Hello Everyone! In today's episode, some of your biggest running-related medical questions are answered by Dr. Paula Cahill, M.D. Dr. Cahill is a board-certified dermatologist who has years of experience, cares for runners and other athletes, and doubles as my own mother! In this episode, she explains why some of the most common running-related nuisances happen, and what can be done about it!...

Hello Everyone! I am so excited to be back after a short break with a highly requested and long-awaited episode! Today, I go into detail about the recap of my race, the weekend, the energy, and how it all went down! I also answer all of you questions you left me on Instagram. My first marathon experience was truly unforgettable. If you want to know where I was prior to this marathon and what my go...

On today's episode, I have an extremely special guest on the show, Thomas Bailey (you may know him as Tommie Runz)! Tommie is a runner, podcast host of the "run eat sleep" show, creator on Instagram and Youtube, 2:46 marathon runner, and most importantly, a warrior over much life adversity. Tommie is one of the most inspirational people in the running community you will ever hear fro...

Hello Friends! Today's episode is a highly requested one - my marathon training experience, updates, and Q&A! I dive into my journey with deciding to run a marathon, how I approached training and nutrition, and I answered your frequently asked questions! I will definitely be filming another marathon episode, likely after the race. Make sure to follow my instagram and reach out to me! I lov...

In today's episode, I have the privilege of talking with Madi Alyse, NASM-CPT, LLC. Madi is a personal trainer and wellness coach who has overcome adversity and struggles with disordered eating and now works to inspire others; she is a living testimony to God's goodness and the fact that true recovery is possible. She now is a content creator and trainer with an instagram, youtube channel,...

Today, I have the privilege of having Mary Molina, who founded Lola Snacks, on the show! We talk all about gut health and how she founded her company and snack brand. She shares her inspiring story about how she created her snacks during a time of gut health struggles within her family. She also details the science behind her ingredients and why lola snacks are so unique from other gut health-prom...

Hello and welcome back to another episode! In honor of NEDA week last week, I recorded an episode on a topic many of you requested, answering the question, "why do so many runners have a history of an eating disorder?" I dive into research on personality traits and risk factors that predispose one to develop an eating disorder, including perfectionism. I also look at personality links between endu...

Today I have a very special guest, Julia Flynn! Julia and I grew up together, and I have gotten to witness her love for running grow and flourish as she grew older. From a young age, I can remember Julia running while my little "sister" (listen for details!) would bike along side of her. Ever since she was little, she has had a passion and low for the sport. This passion and love took her far - sh...

Hello friends! This was one of my favorite solo episodes to film. If you have been following my Instagram for a while now, you know I love all things gut health. It is SO important! Today, to wrap up my three-part gut health series, I did a deep dive into the literature on nutritional psychiatry and the gut-brain connection, and answered your questions! If you've ever wondered what a healthy gut l...

Welcome back to the second episode of my "all about gut health" series! Today, I have an incredibly special guest on the show - Ali Feller. You may know her as "Ali On The Run." She is a race announcer, podcaster, runner, and such an inspiring person! Ali shares her insight on gut health through her experiences living and running with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). IBD is a chronic gastrointest...

Hello Friends! Today begins my 3 episode series: All About Gut Health!  Some of you may know that I am a Ph. D. student who has a love for conducting research on the gut-brain connection. Gut health is so important, and I will be posting a 3 part series sharing gut health stories from two inspiring athletes, Sonia P, and Ali Feller. Then, for my final episode, I will talk all about the resear...

Today, I have a very special guest on the show, Brooke! Brooke is also known as The Fem Sports Nutritionist. Brooke has a Master of Science (M.S.) in clinical nutrition, and works with athletes to maximize performance and overcome underfueling! Brooke first shares her personal story about disordered eating and underfueling and how she became invested in sports nutrition. We then talk all things sp...