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Run Thrive Survive
Run Thrive Survive is here to promote the conversation of mental health among runners and endurance athletes. Whether you are using it as a coping method, it has saved you in dark times, or it continues to help you thrive. This podcast creates the space to open the conversation with other athletes' stories to inspire and also provide critical tools that every endurance athlete can use to improve their mental state during and outside of training.
We are here to run our lives together!
This podcast is not for intended use to be used as a therapy. Please seek professional help if you are experiencing extreme mood swings or any symptoms that are concerned.
Episodes
295 episodes
When Running Becomes Too Much: Healthy vs. Unhealthy Obsession
Is your love for running fueling your life—or consuming it? In this episode of Run Thrive Survive, I’m getting real about my own struggles with running becoming too much of a good thing. While running is an amazing tool for me...
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Season 5
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14:05
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Breaking Free: Why Running Influencers Are Out of Control
We’re diving into the growing influence of running influencers and why it’s time to take a step back. From overhyped gear to unattainable training routines, we’ll discuss how influencer culture is reshaping the running world—and not always for ...
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Season 5
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16:22
Think Running in the Rain Doesn’t Make You Tough? Think Again!
Someone on Instagram said, “Running in the elements doesn’t make you tougher,” and I just had to chime in. In this spicy episode, I break down why running in rain, snow, or wind isn’t just about the workout—it’s about building resilien...
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Season 5
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15:22
Overcoming the Mental Toll of Running Injuries
Injuries are every runner's nightmare—not just because of the physical setback, but the mental strain that comes with it. In this episode of Run Thrive Survive, we dive into the emotional and psychological challenges runners face when ...
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Season 5
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13:06
Why We Need To Talk About Mental Health in Athletes, Particularly Runners!
In this episode of Run Thrive Survive, we dive deep into the importance of mental health for athletes—especially runners. We explore why running can both support and hinder mental well-being, the unique challenges runners face, and the...
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22:29
Psych Protocol: A Supplement Strategy with Stefan Hartmann PA-C
In this episode, join Stefan Hartmann as he shares his in-depth, research-backed approach to holistic mental wellness. Together, we’ll explore 15 carefully curated supplements and holistic techniques designed to optimize your ment...
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Season 5
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48:31
Chill, Sweat, Recover: My Sauna and Cold Plunge Routine
The holidays are here, and so is the chaos! Between family gatherings, holiday parties, and an endless to-do list, it can feel impossible to stick to your running routine. In this episode, we dive into practical tips for managing your busy sche...
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17:18
Holiday Hustle: Managing Your Running Schedule Like a Pro"
The holidays are here, and so is the chaos! Between family gatherings, holiday parties, and an endless to-do list, it can feel impossible to stick to your running routine. In this episode, we dive into practical tips for managing your busy sche...
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16:10
Is Stress Making it Harder for you to Lose Weight?
Join Run Thrive Survive for an insightful discussion on how stress impacts your ability to manage weight and endurance performance. We'll dive into the science of stress and explore why elevated stress levels can disrupt metabolism, hi...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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17:12
Windy City Wins: Chicago Marathon Recap with Chris McVey
In this episode, I sit down with Chris McVey to break down his Chicago Marathon experience, where he crushed a new personal record—though it still left him hungry for more. We dive into the highs and lows of his race, what it felt like running ...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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23:16
Fuel Right, Run Strong: Unlocking the Power of GBOMBS! With Mason Wright
Did you know your diet can make or break your training? If you’re serious about running, fueling is non-negotiable. Without it, all those miles won’t translate into peak performance. 🎯In this episode, Mason drops some game-chang...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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32:04
Running Past Imposter Syndrome: Owning Your Stride On and Off the Trail w/ Hillary
We know how much you love sharing your running journey on social media (and trust us, we love watching you crush it!). But we also get that the pressure to meet the expectations of your followers can feel overwhelming. If you’ve ever struggled ...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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39:42
Shielded by Shame: Unpacking the Ego’s Hidden Defense
we explore how shame acts as a powerful defense mechanism for the ego, protecting us from feelings of vulnerability and self-criticism. We’ll discuss the roots of shame, its role in shaping our behaviors and beliefs, and how it can prevent us f...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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13:38
Stop Feeling Guilty for Slowing Down: The Mental Health Secret You Need
I used to think I had to be going 100 mph to be successful—turns out, that mentality was the fast lane to burnout. It was wrecking my mental health, straining friendships, and even taking a toll on my physical fitness. I finally realized that s...
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13:38
Chasing Shadows: Battling Dark Thoughts on the Ultra Marathon Trail with Rick James
Let me say it one more time: Running IS Therapy! In this episode, Rick James opens up about battling the dark thoughts that surfaced while he was running an ultra marathon. No one ever talks about the mental 'dark side' that can hit du...
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48:38
Why is it SO hard to run when you are Anxious?
The topic of anxiety is near and dear to my heart. It's not only that running helps anxiety but anxiety can actually hinder your running. When this happens it can be devastating. In addition, we may be suffering from anxiety hurting our running...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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16:23
Having Trouble Getting Up? (runner struggles edition)
I have been having a lot of trouble getting out of bed. This is even happening throughout the summer (WHEN IT'S EASIER TO GET OUT OF BED). I was reading about this problem a lot and this exercise has really helped me get out of bed on my second...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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13:32
Stop the Autopilot of Excuses (runners struggle edition)
In this podcast we are going to be piggy-backing off last weeks podcast about uncoupling the autopilot thoughts in our mind and trying to get past the excuses that we keep creating and not making them reasons! This is something that I struggle ...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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8:37
Being Okay with Feeling Uncomfortable (runner struggle edition)
Being uncomfortable has really been holding me back. I find this a lot when I am doing speed work, I am scared that if something doesn't hurt now it will hurt later. I have been working a lot on my mental strength while I'm running lately and I...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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12:23
Inside Scoop on the Chicago Marathon With Chris McVey
Take it from Chris Mcvey, a Chicago Runner who has run Chicago 5 times going on his 6th!I know that most runners always talk about the course itself, so here we are helpign you strategize your trip, your time there, and also the course ...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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39:45
#Noexcuses Mindset (runner struggles edition)
I've been having this internal struggling of deciphering if I am mentally giving up or if I really should stop doing something that will hurt me in the future. This shows up in my runs especially when I start to push past pain. Here's how I hav...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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10:00
Improve your Human Performance with Stefan Hartmann
There's a lot of misinformation around eating fads. In this podcast, we are not going for or against any of the fad diets but we are having an in-depth discussion on what a Primary Care Physican sees in blood work when patients report this life...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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51:57
Run with Your Heart || With Dr. Bart Olechowski
Dr Bart’s expertise encompasses a broad range of cardiovascular conditions, with a particular emphasis on ischemic heart disease. Dr Olechowski adeptly manages patients experiencing heart attacks and angina, employing state-of-the-art intracoro...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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38:11