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Welcome to episode 24 with Jordan, Jordan Thomas, who at 24 years old won the World Karate Championship – the first time in 12 years that England had won this title. From 2016 to 2020 the focus was of course on Tokyo and the Olympics. Where Karate would be included for the first time. But Jordan took a kick to the head late on in qualifying, and got beat. He didn’t make the team. This wasn’t the first time he had faced a difficult and challenging situation. As you will hear in today’s episode Jordan has built up, and worked very hard on his mental resilience. He is also using his platform and Karate for good. To help children, by taking karate and mental health and mindfulness into schools. There are so many wonderful tips and thoughts that Jordan shares today, which I know will help you in so many different areas of life. And just a few days after World Mental Health day, I know we could all do with being a little kinder to ourselves. Practicing some gratitude, and using positive affirmations to realize just how far we have come in life. I would love to hear your feedback and questions following this episode. Leave a comment, a review and tag me on social media

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Welcome to episode 23 with Tasha, a runner and founder of Black Girls Do Run UK. But this is not your usual running chat. Whilst Strava and PBs do have their place in running, today we are talking about smiling and tutu’s, because not every runner is the same. Tasha is truly refreshing, such a wonderful ball of energy. And how she brings mindfulness and gratitude into her running and daily life is inspiring. I hope today can nudge you into reflecting on you running (or indeed your workout/exercise routine). Because we all tend to follow the same patterns and habits. And we rarely take time to reflect. To look in the mirror. And ask ourselves. Is this habit serving me? Great if it is. But maybe you are finding that your exercise habits no longer serve who you are, or who you want to be. I would love to hear your feedback and questions following this episode. Leave a comment, a review and tag me on social media

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* Trigger warning – in today’s episode we talk about disordered eating and eating disorders. So if you feel like you are not in a place to be able to listen to this, please skip the episode. And reach out to someone if you need help

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Welcome to episode 22 with Hannah Lewin, a personal trainer, and founder of Mind Plus Motion – an online tool providing movement sessions and worksheets to support recovery from disordered relationships with exercise and food. This self-funded project comes from Hannah’s own lived experience, and her professional experience as a PT working with people who have disordered eating and eating disorders. Hannah approaches movement in a different way. Putting the mind and needs of the people she works with first. Offering a safe space for everyone to move their body in a way that they want to. I hope that by listening to todays episode you think about your own relationship with movement, how your words and actions shape how you feel. I would love to hear your feedback and questions following this episode. Leave a comment, a review and tag me on social media.

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Welcome to episode 21 with Becky Lyne, former 800 m European Bronze Medalist in 2006. We talk about how Becky dealt with being voted Britain’s number one female athlete, and how she went from running cross country in Yorkshire at school to wining a Bronze medal at the Europeans, and going third on the all time list over 800 m. There is even a bit of Tango chat thrown in, to keep things interesting. I earnt so much about Becky’s mindset and I know you will take away something special from todays episode

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Hello, and welcome back to the Ran by nature podcast, with me, Bryna

Ran by nature is an ethical and sustainable athleisure clothing brand helping you to actually workout. By using clothing as a vehicle for change, our purpose is to refashion and reframe the exercise and fitness space

The podcast will now be available on YouTube, so make sure you are subscribed or following there or if you prefer on your favorite podcast platform.

Have you ever stopped to think why you exercise? Not why you should exercise. But what are your reasons for moving your body? What does it bring you intrinsically? Is your current workout routine actually making you happy? Or are you doing it because you think you should? Because society is telling you that if you want to be fit, to be accepted, you need to look a certain way? And if your body looks different – you’re lazy, unsuccessful, or worse yet, you don’t belong. From hot yoga to extreme ultra events, ‘beast mode’, to ‘go hard or go home’ whether you find these ‘fitness trends’ and narratives inspiring or tiring, they are hard to ignore. But what effect is this culture having on you? Gym anxiety, harassment, disordered behaviours. How is your relationship with exercise effecting your emotional and mental health? Through solo episodes, myth busting , tips and guest podcast episodes, I am on a mission to challenge the exercise and fitness narrative.  And create a sustainable movement that’s good for you, and the planet

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Hello, and welcome to season two of the Ran by nature podcast. I am the founder, and host Bryna Chrismas.

Ran by nature is the inclusive clothing club. Because I believe we are all born to move. The clothing (sustainable and ethical as standard) is launching soon, to keep updated you can follow along @ranbynature. This week I am finalizing the samples, and creating a launch and sales plan

Today is the final episode of season 2. Thank you so much for listening. We are finishing the season with such a wonderful guest, as I am joined by Toby (and his dogs). Toby is the founder of queer running’s, a running club for queer/non binary, trans, LGBTQ people. Based in the lake district, Toby offers online coaching, zoom chats, yoga sessions from the @transyogateacher, and soon to be guided walks and runs in the lakes. In todays episode we talk about everything from drag, to karaoke, hyenas, and of course running. And Toby shares some of his personal advice and experiences of how running and outdoor clubs could be explicity inclusive of LGBTQIA+ people. You can join queer running’s @queerruninngs on Instagram, and also send Toby a DM @transgender_trail_runner

Here is episode 20

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Hello, and welcome to season two of the Ran by nature podcast. I am the founder, and host Bryna Chrismas.

Ran by nature is the inclusive clothing club. Because I believe we are all born to move. The clothing (sustainable and ethical as standard) is launching soon, to keep updated you can follow along @ranbynature.

Today is the penultimate episode of season 2, and this episode is full of sunshine to brighten your day as I am joined by Amira Patel. Known on social media as Amira the wanderlust, whilst todays episode obviously focusses on walking/hiking in the outdoors, we talk about everything from art, to retreats, to travelling, and the importance of friends and community. During lockdown Amira started the wanderlust women, to provide a safe and supporting group for women, particularly Muslim women to walk in the outdoors.  You can follow Amira @amira_thewanderlust and join the group @the.wanderlust.women

Here is episode 19

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Hello, and welcome to season two of the Ran by nature podcast. I am the founder, and host Bryna Chrismas.

Ran by nature is the inclusive clothing club. Because I believe we are all born to move. The clothing (sustainable and ethical as standard) is launching soon, to keep updated you can follow along @ranbynature

In today’s episode, I am joined by Haroon Mota. Known by many as the marathon man. Haroon is often found running a marathon or climbing a mountain. In Ramadan 2020 he ran 260 km during the month of Ramadan raising over 50,000 pounds in the process. He has not only raised a huge amount of money for charity, but he also encourages others to get outdoors and engage in exercise. He founded Muslim cyclists, runners and hikers to inspire Muslims to be active. Its almost Ramadan again, so if you looking for some advice on how to exercise safely you can find Haroons article https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training/motivation/a35848212/how-to-run-safely-ramadan/. After getting back into running to help deal with the grief of losing his dad, 10 years later, Haroon is still running. We talk about everything from what running brings him, what charity means to Haroon, and his favorite hikes. You can find Haroon @haroonmota on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and even Tik Tok. The community pages are @muslim.cyclists, @muslim.runners and @muslim.hikers.

Here is episode 18

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Hello, and welcome to season two of the Ran by nature podcast. I am the founder, and host Bryna Chrismas.

I am building an inclusive clothing club. To help encourage you to get outdoors, move your body in a way that feels good, and amplify other peoples voices to create opportunities for everybody to feel welcome and safe within sport and the outdoor community.  The clothing (sustainable and ethical as standard) is launching soon, to keep updated you can follow along @ranbynature

In today’s episode, you get two for the price of one, as I am joined by co-founders of Ilamra Yashila and Trishala. Ilamra which has the most beautiful meaning and story was created just over 2.5 y ago by sisters Yashila and Trishala in Hyderabad India. Everything about this brand, from the transportation of the fabric on a passenger bus, the natural dying of the fabric, and the inspiration behind the prints is inspired by nature. From the monsoon season interrupting photoshoots and the making of the products, to helping their mother make traditional Indian clothing, the sister’s describe how their experiences and love for the planet and sustainability shapes and effects every decision they make at Ilamra. You can find Ilamra clothing @ilamraaa on IG, and at www.ilamra.com, where they also have their magazine power available for you to read. Ilamra is also stocked at www.themarigoldstory.com, and a few other stockists, so if you are located outside of India, then please contact Ilamra for the closest stockist.   

Here is episode 17

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Hello, and welcome to season two of the Ran by nature podcast. I am the founder, and host Bryna Chrismas.

I am building an inclusive clothing club. With clothing that gets you outdoors, but feels so good, you’ll keep it on indoors. The clothing (sustainable and ethical as standard) is launching soon, and I will provide updates throughout, so make sure you’re subscribed. Thank you to everyone who voted for their favorite hang tag this week. If you missed this then you can still vote on my IG page @ranbynature

In today’s episode, I am joined by Amy, founder of Kohr and Conscious Businesses. At just 23 years of age, Amy not only started her own sustainable and ethical business, but she designs and makes most of her products, outsourcing some work when needed. Amy works with macro trends, timeless pieces, using natural fabrics such as bamboo, synthetic leather made from sand and hemp. During lockdown Amy also made feel good do good boxes with vegan, ethical, recycled and sustainable products, to show someone that you are thinking of them. Amy responds to the market needs, and helps other businesses to be more ethical and conscious through ‘conscious businesses’.  If you would like to follow Amy and check out her incredible clothing line and conscious businesses you can find her on Instagram @kohrfashion, @consciousbusinesses, and www.kohrfashion.com

Here is episode 16

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