Category Archives: Psychology

Episode 12: Roger Joslin on Running the Spiritual Path

On today’s podcast, I interview Roger Joslin, an Episcopal priest in Bentonville, Arkansas. We are continuing along the theme of our last few episodes by discussing the spiritual and meditative effects of running.   While discussing these issues with one of … Continue reading

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Episode 11: Michael Sandler on Mindful Running

On today’s episode, I interview Michael Sandler of http://www.mindfulrunning.org. Michael has been a professional athlete and has dealt with ADHD. In his search to become a better athlete while on long sessions on the bike, he began to become interested … Continue reading

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Episode 10: Marshall Ulrich

On today’s episode of the Running to Mental Health Podcast, I interview Marshall Ulrich. Let me list below some of his accomplishments: Completed 121 ultra marathons averaging over 100 miles each Reached the summit of each of the Seven Summits, … Continue reading

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Episode 9: Dr. Jacqueline Simon Gunn on Running, Psychotherapy, and Spirituality

On today’s episode, I will be talking to Dr. Jacqueline Gunn, a psychologist practicing in New York City. Dr. Gunn and I first got to know each other on the Facebook site. She wrote to let me know that she … Continue reading

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Episode 8: Patrick House, Winner of Season 10 of the Biggest Loser

Patrick House won Season 10 of the Biggest Loser. He is from my home state of Mississippi. The boy knew how to eat, like most of us, unfortunately. It’s a classic story of a very good football player, a lineman, … Continue reading

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Episode 7: Chris Vargo

Chris Vargo is the 50 mile champion for the United States.  He is a member of the Nike Trail Elite Team and an accomplished ultra-runner.  Chris is also a recovering alcoholic.  In today’s interview, Chris discusses his roots in Indiana, … Continue reading

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5K Run for Hannah

First of all, thank you to all the new followers. Welcome to Running to Mental Health. Let me encourage all of you to share your own stories of how running has helped you emotionally and to ask any question that … Continue reading

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Episode 5: An Interview with Caleb Daniloff

On today’s episode, I interview Caleb Daniloff. I first became aware of Caleb when I read his book, Running Ransom Road, an autobiography of descent into addiction over many years and his recovery. Caleb’s road to recovery involved running as … Continue reading

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Episode 4: Breaking the Stigma Project with Julio Salazar

Julio Salazar has struggled with depression and anxiety for most of his life. Born in Costa Rica and now living with his wife and children in Minnesota, Julio has courageously worked to overcome these issues with therapy, medication, and, of … Continue reading

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Episode 3: The Use of Running in the Treatment of PMDD with Robin Simpson

Most of you have experienced in one was or another the effects of premenstrual dysphoric disorder.  In today’s episode, we have the opportunity to talk to someone who has been effected by this and hear how running helped in its … Continue reading

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