The Mental Mile

Running for Mental Health, an interview with Kjersti Nelson


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In this episode Kristi interviews co-host Kjersti (Marriage and Family Therapist and Run Coach) about how she got started with running and evolved her run practice into a therapy modality/intervention.  Kjersti covers her own run story, info about running as a treatment element for mild to moderate depression and anxiety, as well as using running and nature in a mindfulness practice.   

Mentioned in this episode:

  • William Pullen, Founder of Dynamic Running Therapy: https://williampullenpsychotherapist.com
  • Star Vista a community mental health organization in the San Francisco Bay Area: https://star-vista.org
  • The YMCA: https://ymca360.org
  • The Daily Method: https://thedaileymethod.com
  • The book 'The Joy of Movement' and author Kelly McGonigal: http://kellymcgonigal.com
  • Emily Doliner, friend and graphic artist: https://emilydoliner.com/local-florals
  • BJ Fogg: https://www.bjfogg.com
  • Kjersti's book 'Running for Mental Health, A How-To Guide": https://www.kjerstinelson.com/shop
  • To learn more about Kjersti you can find her at...

    • website: www.kjerstinelson.com
    • instagram: @kjersti_running_therapy
    • book: on amazon or www.kjerstinelson.com/shop
    • Here!! on The Mental Mile Podcast, The Mental Mile website www.thementalmile.com, and instagram @thementalmile
    • In this episode Kristi's self-care [community-care] suggested practice: "the donut tour", try out a new restaurant/donut shop and buy some for you and a friend!

      Kjersti's self-care [couple-care] suggested practice: Stay-At-Home date night.  Put the kids to bed, order a nice dinner, watch a new-to-you movie!


      Shop Our Books: Kjersti's book Running for Mental Health + Kristi's eBook Self-Care Inspiration for Busy Parents

      Connect on Instagram: @thementalmile @parentselfcare@kjersti_running_therapy

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      The Mental MileBy Kristi Yeh + Kjersti Nelson

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