Peaceful Power Project

Welcome to the Peaceful Power Project, a podcast dedicated to supporting our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being through movement, mindfulness, meaningful conversations, and the experiences that remind us of our own peaceful power.

Today, I'm sharing my experience at the Runningman Festival.

Runningman is a three-day movement and wellness festival held at Kingston Downs in Rome, Georgia. Co-founded by Jesse Itzler and Devon Lévesque, it combines a race, wellness retreat, and festival through running, recovery experiences, speakers, yoga, breathwork, music, camping, and community. At the center of the weekend is an eight-hour, choose-your-own-distance event on a one-mile grass loop. Participants can run or walk anywhere from a 5K to a 50K, take breaks, and move at their own pace.

The weekend is built around three simple invitations: "Meet new people, try new things, and have fun conquering a big goal."

That is exactly what I set out to do. In this episode, I share how I discovered Runningman, why I decided to go, and my experience.

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I am so grateful for this Peaceful Power Conversation with ultrarunner and creator Michelle Schroff (also known by many as @waddellrunninglady).

Michelle shares what matters most to her, the heart of her transformational running journey, and the evolving Why that continues to guide her forward.

We talk about the community that has formed around her, both in real life and online, and the meaningful connections she’s built along the way through the honest and authentic way she shares her life and experiences.

Our conversation moves through strength, resilience, and the joy she finds in running and nature.

Today’s Peaceful Power Conversation is with Ryan Jolley. This episode is an exploration of transformation, inner work, and the kind of healing that moves through the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical layers of a life.

Ryan shares openly about the years that reshaped him and the moments that called him into deeper honesty with himself.He also speaks about his experience navigating the world of running (and skateboarding) as a blind athlete, and how connection to awareness, mindfulness, nature, and movement have become meaningful parts of his journey.

Part 1 centers around Ryan’s transformative story and culminates with his “why.”

Part 2 coming soon: Ryan’s Flying Monkey Marathon recap and more!

#flyingmonkeymarathon #runningjourney #trailrunner #visuallyimpairedathlete #blindrunner #mindfulmovement #peacefulpowerconversations

In this episode of Peaceful Power Project, we talk about healing, movement, and the strength it takes to do hard things.

My guest, Elma Talbott, a trail runner and mother, shares her breast cancer journey and how running, community, and connection supported her through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

She also offers thoughtful insights for anyone facing their own challenges, reminding us that healing can take many forms.

Find Elma on IG @thegrittymrsdtox

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For the first time, 21 Soft is available here on the podcast. Originally published on YouTube two years ago, this series offers 21 days of self-care through accessible practices — mindfulness, movement, breathing, and mindset tools.

Whether you listen here or watch on YouTube, these daily practices are an invitation to pause, reset, and care for yourself in body, mind, and emotion.

Welcome to Day 21!

Original YouTube: https://youtu.be/lKV2jjXvMio?si=H_1fMkJ7uWQ1dgV_

Five years ago, I started running at 40 (and a half!), something I never expected to love. I reflect on how those first hesitant miles turned into a journey of growth and strength. Running helped my mind and opened my heart. As I celebrate five years on the run, I hope this story reminds you that it’s never too late to start moving toward yourself. The first step begins by taking the first step!

Welcome to the Peaceful Power Project — a podcast dedicated to physical, mental, and emotional health well-being.For the first time, 21 Soft is available here on the podcast. Originally published on YouTube two years ago, this series offers 21 days of self-care through accessible practices — mindfulness, movement, breathing, and mindset tools.

Whether you listen here or watch on YouTube, these daily practices are an invitation to pause, reset, and care for yourself in body, mind, and emotion.

Welcome to Day 20

Original YouTube: https://youtu.be/XvGVUQe6VeA?si=LotmN-doVmJwF5op

For the first time, 21 Soft is available here on the podcast. Originally published on YouTube two years ago, this series offers 21 days of self-care through accessible practices — mindfulness, movement, breathing, and mindset tools.

Whether you listen here or watch on YouTube, these daily practices are an invitation to pause, reset, and care for yourself in body, mind, and emotion.

Welcome to Day 19

Original YouTube: https://youtu.be/OS0SHkw756I?si=zYDouoVb6gyWH9rN

For the first time, 21 Soft is available here on the podcast. Originally published on YouTube two years ago, this series offers 21 days of self-care through accessible practices — mindfulness, movement, breathing, and mindset tools.

Whether you listen here or watch on YouTube, these daily practices are an invitation to pause, reset, and care for yourself in body, mind, and emotion.

Welcome to Day 18

Original YouTube

https://youtu.be/YKbJntQkZuk?si=vL02Eb7JjaWWMkza

For the first time, 21 Soft is available here on the podcast. Originally published on YouTube two years ago, this series offers 21 days of self-care through accessible practices — mindfulness, movement, breathing, and mindset tools.

Whether you listen here or watch on YouTube, these daily practices are an invitation to pause, reset, and care for yourself in body, mind, and emotion.

Welcome to Day 17

Original YouTube https://youtu.be/O1D-b8LOQiM?si=rC709onh1voUfD07