In today's episode, Stephanie and I chat about running. We cover what a healthy relationship with running looks like and how to tell if that may be a problem for you. We talk about what may be behind your running and what function it may be serving you. Stay tuned until the end when we share tips on what you can actually do if your running is complicated for you. Stephanie Roth-Goldberg, LCSW, CEDS-S is a psychotherapist/psychoanalyst in New York City. She operates a small group practice focusing on treating eating disorders through an anti-diet, HAES lens. Stephanie's niche is working within the intersection of eating disorders and sports, particularly with folks who participate in endurance sports. Stephanie herself is a runner and triathlete and is passionate about incorporating movement into eating disorder treatment to help folks feel empowered and connected to their bodies. Stephanie teaches on the subject of eating disorders and exercise at the William Alanson White Institute in NYC. When Stephanie is not working, she can be found running around with her two small children, or her running group.

[0:01-3:24] Introductions

• Introducing our guest speaker

[3:25- 11:44] A Healthy Relationship of the Body, Movement, and Food

• Differentiating a healthy vs. unhealthy relationship between exercise and food
• What is excessive exercising?
• Understanding why excessive exercising as a means of mood regulation is unhealthy
• How one's perception of a runner's body scares them to pursue running
• How can you tell between pain and discomfort?

[11:45- 23:22] Drawing the Line Between Disconnect and Dissociation

• Defining physical dissociation and disconnection
• Untangling the "mind over matter" belief in connection to emotional, physical, or mental aspects of life.
• Benefits of having a therapist walk you through the holistic integration of movement and well-balanced nutrition.
• Examples of a balanced combination of movement and food that will result in body acceptance

[23:23-35:32] When to Take a Pause Especially on Structured Exercise?

• Conditions where a pause is necessary
• Breaking down a person's sense of self to understand the attachment to movement and relationship with food
• Understanding the "whys" behind a person's movement and how listing your goals can help

[35:33–36:42] Outro

• Where to find Stephanie?

Resources Mentioned:

• Intuitive Psychotherapy Website
• Stephanie's Instagram

Tweetable Quotes

"A runner's body can be anybody. You don't need to look a certain way." – Stephanie Roth-Goldberg

"If your identify is made of slices of pie, it should be a pumpkin pie not a blueberry pie."– Stephanie Roth-Goldberg

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