There are few things that are unavoidable in life. Besides taxes and death, stress is something you can count on to rear its head and make itself known during seasons of life. And for me, the last couple of months have felt like a hell of a season. … Read the rest
Tag Archives: mental health running
How Exercise Restored My Postpartum Mental Health
One of the questions new coaching clients sometimes ask me is about how and why I started running and lifting regularly. I’m always honest about the fact that exercise is one of the few things that I felt like helped me manage my mental health difficulties. … Read the rest
Staying Mentally Healthy During COVID-19
The National Association of Mental Health estimates that over 25% of the American population struggles with mental health. I am no exception. High functioning anxiety has long been a way of life for me, and it’s something that prompted me to pursue a career in mental health. … Read the rest
Running Postpartum – How Running Makes Us Stronger Moms
When I looked at my calendar Sunday morning to start planning out my next week, I was surprised to see that Mother’s Day happens to be this weekend. How did I not know it was right around the corner? Well, mom brain probably has a lot to do with it. … Read the rest
Running & Mental Toughness – Weekly Recap – 2.2.20
This was another busy week for me. I was out of town all week for work, and had all day meetings. Ugh. Fortunately, I was still able to get in all of my training this week. With all of the travel, and a few unplanned difficulties, this week certainly tested the limits of my mental toughness.… Read the rest