Happily Ever Active with Kelly Doell

Every fitness transformation has a story, and OCR visionary Joshua Fry's is as poetic as it is inspiring. Dealing with some dark obstacles, Joshua turned to exercise; obstacle fitness no less. Beginning with a touching moment with his dog Buster, Joshua's journey caught fire when he found his fit with Spartan racing. Since, Joshua has been feeding the same passion in others by not only building a permanent OCR infrastructure in his home city, but by sharing his powerful story of perseverance.

Strengthening your fitness motivation might mean making your routine more outdoorsy. This week, on location from the forest, Kelly discusses the biophilia hypothesis and its value in creating more motivating movement in your life.

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Does the thought about going for a run make you cringe? May be we can change that. In this episode, Kelly spills the details on his running journey, including the exact moment he stopped loathing it and how you can too. Stick around for the show's question of the week to give your relationship a positive reboot.

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So you want a fitness routine you can maintain... but is your mindset hampering your motivation? This week, Dr. Kelly Doell redefines "success" in a way that might be the mental shift you need. As always, check out Kelly's Question of the Week.

Fitness is FULL of numbers. But are they helping or harming your motivation? In this episode, Dr. Kelly Doell discusses the pitfalls of today's measurement culture, including when it's the right time to ignore it completely.

Time to call BS on yet another cultural trend. Today's "no excuse" culture won't help you in the long run. In this episode, Dr. Kelly Doell deconstructs toxic "no excuse" messaging that disrupts your relationship with fitness and, as usual, offers a concrete strategy to circumvent this sentiment on your fitness journey.

Working harder at old ways won't solve the commitment puzzle. To foil that pesky dropout pattern, something needs to change. That's where an underdeveloped skill, trying new things, comes into play. This episode, Kelly gives a few practical mental tips for plunging into a new activity that might just provide the motivational boost your routine needs.

Every fitness journey starts with a first step. This week, Kelly interviews 3-time Boston qualifier (and run commuter) Jesse Blondin about the story behind her marriage to marathons. Take a listen for tips on nurturing a motivating relationship with running that's built for the long haul.

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The Exercise is Medicine movement may be accurate... but is it complete? This week I fill in the gaps about what prescriptive fitness is lacking to be an effective approach in the long run.

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Self-compassion, self-forgiveness, self-acceptance... these ideas are all the rage. On this week's episode, Dr. Kelly Doell puts a twist on one that will make you much more prepared for your next fitness setback.