Welcome back to the show! Today’s episode was long-awaited for many of you - my new diagnosis of celiac disease, what has happened with my health, and what the next steps are. Thank you so much for all of your support and love during this season of life. It means the world. As far as next steps go, there is a lot of uncertainty. However, the Lord is never changing and so good. Please reach out with any questions or suggestions for the future of this platform, content-wise. Sending so much love! Appreciate you all. If you are going through anything tough right now, please know you are not alone. You deserve goodness and health. XOXO thank you for listening! Instagram: instagram.com/thatpsychedrunner
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How Surviving Cardiac Arrest Transformed Dominic's Identity in Christ, Fitness, and Life
On today’s episode, I have the inspiring Dominic Fusco on the show to share his testimony, journey with running and fitness, and the story of how giving his life to Christ and enduring a cardiac arrest in his 20s transformed his outlook on life. Dominic shares endless wisdom on this episode - it has to be my favorite episode I have ever recorded. He talks about finding identity in sport compared to identity in faith, how to tell if a sport is an idol, what life looks like after you put your faith in the Lord, and why suffering can be your greatest blessing. Additionally, he touches on how social media and running can bring you closer to the Lord when used in the right way while recognizing when the line between social media as an idol versus a vessel becomes blurry and how to find accountability. Other topics involve the importance of community, being still, taking care of your body, and how to find true joy in life. Dominic’s story is inspiring and will empower anyone who listens. Regardless of your walk in life, fitness, or faith, this story will leave you feeling motivated. You do not want to miss this one! You can connect with Dominic below: Dominic’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dominicfusco/My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychedrunner/Dynamic Runner Discount: https://tr.ee/n3F1rwFux3Better Help Discount: https://tr.ee/bW5T4XUx8Y
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How to Achieve Any Fitness Goal through Group Fitness with Kylie Williams
On today’s episode, I have Kylie Williams on the show to talk about all things fitness, fitness communities, and the importance of finding your people in the running/fitness space. Kylie is a personal trainer and group fitness instructor who is passionate about promoting wellbeing and community through faith and fitness. We discuss how to build fitness with group classes, the pros and cons of group fitness classes, how to navigate comparison and anxiety with group fitness, and how group fitness can even help you train for marathons! Finally, we discuss how to stay motivated in the winter or during periods of low motivation. Kylie is a light, and if you have ever wondered how you can achieve your fitness goals through group classes, this episode is for you!
Kylie’s Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/kylieg.fitness/\
My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychedrunner/
Dynamic Runner Discount:
https://tr.ee/n3F1rwFux3Better Help Discount:
https://tr.ee/bW5T4XUx8Y
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Why Running is Trendy Right Now: Fad Psychology Explained
Welcome back to another episode, friends! In today’s episode, I talk about running as a fad. There has been a clear increase in the number of runners on social media over the past several years - have you seen the trends in how many people are applying for marathons, the cutoff times for world majors, and the amount of running products and social platforms coming out?! After a quick life update, I give you some psychological explanations as to WHY this may be happening. Remember that this is a correlation, not causation, and everything described here is merely based on theory. This has not been CAUSED. Future research is needed to understand this further. However, I use principles of fad psychology to help explain this. If you are noticing the uptick in social media runners and want to know WHY, this episode is for you!
My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychedrunnerDynamic Runner Discount: https://tr.ee/n3F1rwFux3
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Healing Hormones, Health, and Disordered Eating Through a Running Break with Emily Knight
Today, I welcome Emily Knight from Knight Fit back to the show! Emily was on my podcast one year ago, and she has undergone tremendous changes and growth in her life that inspired her to share. She has taken a step back from running to heal hypothalamic amenorrhea and an eating disorder relapse and has found the most growth, purpose, and meaning she has ever had in her life. Her story is extremely inspiring - she details all of the important elements of HA recovery, from noticing something is wrong to taking actionable steps to find peace in her new identity and purpose. Emily is passionate about inspiring others to prioritize HEALTH over the culture of overtraining and underfueling promoted on social media. She is so knowledgeable and shares incredible points of wisdom. If you are struggling with HA, an eating disorder, or underfueling, please first reach out to a professional. But this episode can serve as a source of inspiration for you if you are feeling stuck.
Emily’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knight__fit/
Emily’s Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Zf0eXJ8ql9ruMfN4vKBEe
My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychedrunner
Dynamic Runner Discount: https://tr.ee/OV4F0NDvSp
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Welcome to the That Psyched Runner podcast! This podcast is dedicated to runners, athletes, and everyone interested in hearing about the importance of having a positive mindset in running and life. On this show, we dive into evidence-based psychological facts for how to perform well, flourish, and have a meaningful life full of balance. We hear inspiring stories from those who have overcome adversity in hopes of inspiring you to do hard things and accomplish big goals. I am so happy you are here to listen!
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