The Flourishing Experiment

Longtime TRLS friends Foti Panagakos (Upholder) and Tracy Slayton (Obliger) join Serena Marie, RD, (Rebel) and host Kari (Questioner) to share how their Tendencies impact their running schedules, interactions with romantic partners, vacation plans, and careers. This episode is a continuation of Episode 120 and coincides with Gretchen Rubin's latest book, The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (and Other People's Lives Better, Too), which is a follow-up to Better Than Before: What I Learned About Making and Breaking Habits—to Sleep More, Quit Sugar, Procrastinate Less, and Generally Build a Happier Life. Serena and Kari discuss how knowing themselves and understanding others impacted their Thanksgivings. The ladies also discuss yummy snacks to have on hand during the holidays.

2017 is the year of the Flourishing Experiment! If you'd like to join a group to help you with your habits and resolutions, or create a Flourishing Experiment yourself, reach out to Kari at [email protected] for more information.

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Find out the 11 Strategies to Live the Running Lifestyle HERE.

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Running with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Sid Efromovich, who has a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP), discusses how he discovered his Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CPS), how unbelievably lucky he has been, why his orthopedist never thought he would walk again, and what he had to do to be able to run. Sid shares some of his favorite places to run and his experiences running the Chicago Marathon and the New York City Marathon. Sid and Kari also discuss how to know when to stop running and how to create a mindshift when it comes to the feeling that you can run longer, but when you decide not to do so.

2017 is the year of the Flourishing Experiment! If you'd like to join a group to help you with your habits and resolutions, or create a Flourishing Experiment yourself, reach out to Kari at [email protected] for more information.

Click HERE to receive special gifts and to be part of Team The Running Lifestyle Show.

Find out the 11 Strategies to Live the Running Lifestyle HERE.

Please go HERE for this episode's show notes.

Performance psychology expert, Dr. Simon Marshall, and three-time World Champion triathlete and coach, Lesley Paterson, continue talking with host Kari Gormley (from Episode 194) to answer a few questions about their audiobook, what to do after a big race, an exciting book club event, and more. Kari shares her post-race depression experience and tools she uses to help bolster her energy during the dark winter months. Serena Marie, RD, discusses the documentary, "What the Health", what to order at a steakhouse or chain restaurant, and quick sources of quality protein.

2017 is the year of the Flourishing Experiment! If you'd like to join a group to help you with your habits and resolutions, or create a Flourishing Experiment yourself, reach out to Kari at [email protected] for more information.

Click HERE to receive special gifts and to be part of Team The Running Lifestyle Show.

Find out the 11 Strategies to Live the Running Lifestyle HERE.

Please go HERE for this episode's show notes.

Performance psychology expert, Simon Marshall, and three-time World Champion triathlete and coach, Lesley Paterson, share how men and women view racing differently (in about 80 percent of cases). They also talk about the prevalence of endurance athletes' eating disorders, the latest research around social media and depression, the ideal mindset to use when approaching a race, and more. Serena Marie, RD, and Kari discuss foods to eat before and during a race.

2017 is the year of the Flourishing Experiment! If you'd like to join a group to help you with your habits and resolutions, or create a Flourishing Experiment yourself, reach out to Kari at [email protected] for more information.

Click HERE to receive special gifts and to be part of Team The Running Lifestyle Show.

Find out the 11 Strategies to Live the Running Lifestyle HERE.

Please go HERE for this episode's show notes.

Serena Marie, RD, and Kari talk about how and why Serena has become a "skobe" mom and why her gut is healthier because of it. The ladies also discuss how knowing your values in action can bring more joy and connection into your life, how having a coach can help you achieve your goals, and how challenging running can be in humidity.

2017 is the year of the Flourishing Experiment! If you'd like to join a group to help you with your habits and resolutions, or create a Flourishing Experiment yourself, reach out to Kari at [email protected] for more information.

Click HERE to receive special gifts and to be part of Team The Running Lifestyle Show.

Find out the 11 Strategies to Live the Running Lifestyle HERE.

Please go HERE for this episode's show notes.

Psychotherapist and runner, Dr. Kimberley Quinlan, discusses what OCD and orthorexia are, and she offers advice for people with these conditions. Kimberley also shares a common feeling (that isn't a feeling exactly) and why unconditional acceptance is the best way to love yourself. Kari and Kimberley also chat about teenagers and their challenges with social media. Serena Marie, RD and Kari lighten up the mood by listener's questions which include the best coffee in NYC, waiting in line, the benefits of kombucha and proudest accomplishments.

2017 is the year of the Flourishing Experiment! If you'd like to join a group to help you with your habits and resolutions, or create a Flourishing Experiment yourself, reach out to Kari at [email protected] for more information.

Click HERE to receive special gifts and to be part of Team The Running Lifestyle Show.

Find out the 11 Strategies to Live the Running Lifestyle HERE.

Please go HERE for this episode's show notes.

Josh Spodek—a burpee enthusiast and marathoner—shares what he mentally gets from running, where he loves to run the world, what surprised him about running marathons, and how he started a quest to do 100,000 burpees. He also discusses what comparing yourself to others does to your mindset and what rules he has for himself when it comes to his daily routine. Serena Marie, RD, and Kari chit chat about how color affects your mood, behavior modification, and what to do during the first fifteen minutes after arriving home after a long day at work.

2017 is the year of the Flourishing Experiment! If you'd like to join a group to help you with your habits and resolutions, or create a Flourishing Experiment yourself, reach out to Kari at [email protected] for more information.

Click HERE to receive special gifts and to be part of Team The Running Lifestyle Show.

Find out the 11 Strategies to Live the Running Lifestyle HERE.

Please go HERE for this episode's show notes.

Sara Gillespie—a personal trainer, certified Balanced Athlete coach, yoga instructor, and collegiate swimmer—shares why she's passionate about kinesiology (the study of body movement mechanics). Through Sara's deep knowledge and experience, she shares the one exercise that runners need to do before running, how to decide whether or not to run a race, her experience with a thyroid disorder, things to be aware of (especially for women as they age), and how to do a pull-up. Serena Marie, RD, and Kari discuss what their current running routines look like, how vitamin C and zinc help heal burns, and which nutrients can help rheumatoid arthritis sufferers.

2017 is the year of the Flourishing Experiment! If you'd like to join a group to help you with your habits and resolutions, or create a Flourishing Experiment yourself, reach out to Kari at [email protected] for more information.

Click HERE to receive special gifts and to be part of Team The Running Lifestyle Show.

Find out the 11 Strategies to Live the Running Lifestyle HERE.

Please go HERE for this episode's show notes.

Liz Whittebery, member of Team The Running Lifestyle Show and ran the Chicago Marathon for Action for Healthy Kids, shares her training regimen and mindset for running the Badwater Salton Sea 81-miler. Serena Marie, RD, and Kari discuss a recent study showing that a vegetarian diet helps people lose more fat than a carnivorous diet.

2017 is the year of the Flourishing Experiment! If you'd like to join a group to help you with your habits and resolutions, or create a Flourishing Experiment yourself, reach out to Kari at [email protected] for more information.

Click HERE to receive special gifts and to be part of Team The Running Lifestyle Show.

Find out the 11 Strategies to Live the Running Lifestyle HERE.

Please go HERE for this episode's show notes.

Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, acupuncturist, and life coach, Dr. Teri Goetz, updates Kari on her struggles with Sjögren's syndrome and Lyme disease and how an elimination diet has helped her immensely. The ladies also discuss how acupuncture can help people (and runners in particular), what you may not know about eggs, what to do with 3:00 a.m. worries, and how self care is health care. Kari also shares an exercise on how to manage worries. Serena Marie, RD, takes a hiatus this week due to scheduling and technical issues, but she will be back for the next episode!

2017 is the year of the Flourishing Experiment! If you'd like to join a group to help you with your habits and resolutions, or create a Flourishing Experiment yourself, reach out to Kari at [email protected] for more information.

Click HERE to receive special gifts and to be part of Team The Running Lifestyle Show.

Find out the 11 Strategies to Live the Running Lifestyle HERE.

Please go HERE for this episode's show notes.