Serena Marie, RD, discusses with Kari what Female Athlete Triad syndrome is, symptoms, and how people overcome it. She also discusses how guys can have a similar syndrome called Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports (RED-S) syndrome, and why it’s so important to match energy expenditure with energy (fuel). Note: We discuss eating disorders, so if you have one or have had one, you may not want to listen in. 2017 is the year of the Flourishing Experiment! If you’d like to join a group to help you w...
Mar 30, 2017•47 min
Jill Baron, MD, an Integrative Functional Medicine doctor, sits down for a conversation with Kari and discusses taking a Western and Eastern medicine approach to menopause, autoimmune disorders, and living a conscious lifestyle. Serena Marie, RD, talks about using medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) oil and resistant starch to help control blood sugar. 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 ...
Mar 23, 2017•1 hr 6 min
Emiliya Zhivotovskaya, who holds a Master’s degree in applied positive psychology and is the founder of The Flourishing Center (which offers a certificate in applied positive psychology) shares what positive psychology is and how it came to be. Kari and Emiliya discuss how research can be “me”-search, mindfulness, the science of well-being, learned hopefulness, physical pain versus social pain, plus activity “hacks.” Serena Marie, RD, shares why bulletproof coffee is not a balanced meal and info...
Mar 16, 2017•59 min
Serena Marie, RD, joins Kari to discuss ways to evaluate whether or not your running is running your life—and not in a good way. The ladies banter about what’s making them laugh right now, what to do in California traffic, and what could help when you’re feeling anxious. 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 Kari@TheRunningLifestyle.com for more ...
Mar 09, 2017•44 min
Susan Nowell, a physical therapist and ultra runner, shares the biggest “crimes” that runners commit and how not to be a culprit too. She specifically talks about intentional running, goal setting, common runner injuries, ways to support an ultra runner during a race, and approaches to racing after a long hiatus. Serena Marie, RD, shares an Australian study in which depressed adults were given a Mediterranean diet versus talk therapy and the exciting results that researchers found. Please go HER...
Mar 02, 2017•47 min
Rain Wang, a physicist, CEO at Skelmet (a sunglasses and helmet company using artificial intelligence [AI]), and runner discusses how technologies such as AI, virtual reality, augmented reality, and 3-D printing make runners’ lives better. Serena Marie, RD, shares three different body types, why protein is very important for runners, and the many benefits of cooking with an Instant Pot. Are you looking for ways to live a running lifestyle? Visit therunninglifestyle.com/join to receive your Strat...
Feb 23, 2017•51 min
Lisah Hamilton, running coach and host of The Conscious Runner podcast shares with Kari how her competitive swimming experience led her to become a runner and attack her goals head on. The ladies discuss the benefits of being a conscious runner, the toughest job in the world, and how to keep on running. Runner of the Week, Rain Wang, shares her running experiences in Beijing, Scotland, and Canada and how they led her to compete in the Miss Universe Canada competition and own her own company that...
Feb 16, 2017•1 hr 7 min
Denny Krahe—athletic trainer, running coach, and podcaster—shares his top six new runner recommendations, the best type of running to make you faster (in his opinion), and what creates a recipe for disaster when it comes to first-time marathoners. Serena Marie, RD, discusses how to love your body, see yourself as an athlete, and fuel your body as an athlete. 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 Flo...
Feb 09, 2017•1 hr 8 min
Jonathan Fields is a serial entrepreneur, highly sought-after keynote speaker, author, personal trainer, yoga teacher, dad, husband, podcaster, and “assistant” camp director who runs (along with his world-class team) a mission-driven media and education venture called the Good Life Project. Jonathan and Kari discuss how to live a good life, which happens to be the title of Jonathan’s third book, How to Live a Good Life . They talk about topics such as how small, consistent actions create big cha...
Feb 02, 2017•1 hr 11 min
Melissa Jones has been to all fifty states, forty countries and counting. She’s a designer, photographer, and runner. Melissa is here to share some of her travelling tips, which include how to blend in (and not look like a tourist!), how to stay safe (particularly for women), and what must-see areas to visit in Oregon, Colorado, Utah, Australia, and Cambodia. As women, we discuss a couple of our encounters and what we’ve learned from them—most importantly that you have to listen to your gut—oh, ...
Jan 26, 2017•1 hr 18 min
Eric Zimmer, host of 2014 award-winning One You Feed podcast, shares his journey from beating addiction to taking a holistic approach to life. He shares what stopped his first marathon training and what role running plays in his life. Kari and Serena Marie, RD, discuss the best foods to eat or avoid if you have had/or are currently experiencing depression (but these recommendations are amazing for everyone!) 2017 is the year of the Flourishing Experiment! If you’d like to join a group to help yo...
Jan 19, 2017•1 hr 3 min
Kari and Serena Marie, RD, discuss the status and progress of Serena’s broken foot and her top tip for someone who has broken a foot. They discuss why and how to set intentions, what theirs are, and how to use intentions as a way to set goals. Kari and Serena chat about strategies such as finding quotes to guide your actions, looking at your childhood experiences, examining your lifestyle choices, incorporating mantras, and using experiments. Kari shares why she has created her 2017 Flourishing ...
Jan 12, 2017•49 min
Dean Karnazes is back to share his latest journeys to Haiti, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan. Dean’s experiences in these countries are through the lens of a sports ambassador this time, which is an all-new experience for him! He hopes that this is just the beginning of his goal to run a marathon in every country in the world in one year. Dean talks about his latest book, The Road to Sparta: Reliving the Ancient Battle and Epic Run That Inspired the World's Greatest Footrace, debunks a bi...
Jan 05, 2017•52 min
Kari and Serena Marie, RD, discuss listeners’ most downloaded 2016 episodes, their favorite episodes, and the surprising results. If you’re new to The Running Lifestyle Show, this is a nice way to hear what the most popular 2016 episodes are and what Kari and Serena took away from each show. Are you looking for ways to live a running lifestyle? Visit therunninglifestyle.com/join to receive your Strategies to Live the Running Lifestyle. Please go HERE for this episode’s show notes. Click HERE to ...
Dec 29, 2016•56 min
Dean Karnazes has been named one of Time Magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential, and he’s here to share how you can follow your heart and create a career out of your passion. Dean discusses how he went from working a “cush” white-collar job to being a professional athlete. He talks about Girls on the Run—where he has seen the happiest people, some of the interesting people he’s met “on the run,” what a “normal” day is for him, and why he is passionate about Run World. This is a re-run of a discussi...
Dec 22, 2016•1 hr 6 min
Hunter Clarke-Fields, Mindfulness Mama Mentor, joins Kari for a walk in a Delaware State Park to discuss what mindfulness is, how to practice it, and how to use it with all of your relationships. The ladies discuss how to be present, which is an ideal way to approach every experience, and how to use these skills during the holidays and all through the year. Serena Marie, RD, comes back for a “re-run” to discuss what to look for when selecting chocolate. She also discusses how she defines a fat-a...
Dec 15, 2016•1 hr
Serena Marie, RD, and Kari recommend their top strategies for making the holidays a happy, healthful time of year. They also share their favorite runner gift ideas. The ladies stress the benefits of consistent exercise to affect mood and also discuss how to handle excessive holiday food and drinks. Kari shares a number of books that she highly recommends for leading a healthy lifestyle. Please support our sponsor and fellow runner, Vacation Planner Tom , who can help with all of your travel need...
Dec 08, 2016•52 min
Kristen Truempy, host of The Positive Psychology Podcast, “runs by” to share what positive psychology is and how it can relate to running. She shares examples of how to use your strengths in everyday life and how to apply them while running. Kristen also recounts her first half marathon experience and the surprising fans that cheered her on. Serena Marie, RD, discusses why bone broth is awesome—especially for runners. Please support our sponsor and fellow runner, Vacation Planner Tom , who can h...
Dec 01, 2016•58 min
Jt Clough, a nine-time Ironman, business coach, and dog trainer shares how to balance fitness and life after over doing it. This is a raw conversation between Jt and Kari about how to recognize when you’re overtraining, how to find a new sport and not compete, and how to realize you don’t need to go “the distance” to move your body. Serena Marie, RD, is back with a re-run conversation that aired in April 2015 to discuss the importance of iron in your diet and where to get the best sources of iro...
Nov 24, 2016•1 hr 19 min
Jeff Webb, a former Navy SEAL, goes for a walk with Kari through the streets of Washington, DC, and recounts his time with SEAL training and “Hell Week.” He shares stories of experiences that could have gone terribly wrong but thankfully didn’t and how his training has helped him in everyday life. Jeff also discusses the 2016 Marine Corps Marathon and running for Run to Honor. Serena Marie, RD, and Kari have a “re-run” talk about the importance of eating mindfully and how to practice it. Please ...
Nov 17, 2016•1 hr 7 min
We’re celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of Kathrine Switzer’s historic run where she pinned on a bib and ran the 1967 Boston Marathon, which was at the time a men’s-only run. This is a special Motivational Monday episode, where you’ll hear how Kathrine fought for women to run marathons, fought to have the women’s marathon distance become an Olympic sport, and created a running series all around the world. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how running can create a ripple effect and empower not o...
Nov 14, 2016•40 min
Hear Kim Stemple’s (of We Finish Together) and Nick D’Agostino’s (an Achilles International runner) experience at the 41st Marine Corps Marathon (MCM). Ken Berger, race announcer of the “Best Marathon for First Timers,” also known as “The People’s Marathon,” shares his perspective as well. Serena Marie, RD, discusses how diet can help combat oxidative stress, and Kari shares her experience running the MCM 10K. Please support our sponsor, Vacation Planner Tom! Tom gives you the service of a trave...
Nov 10, 2016•1 hr 9 min
Jamie and Lynn Parks share how Jamie has run over 25,000 miles pushing Lynn in a wheelchair. The Parks share their experiences with training for marathons, running streaks, running with the Olympic torch, and using their strong Christian faith. Vacation Planner Tom Kreider discusses the differences in running at Disney World versus Disneyland, and Serena Marie, RD, discusses a study comparing low-carb diets to low-fat diets. Full Show Notes and More: http://www.therunninglifestyle.com/155-runnin...
Nov 03, 2016•1 hr 14 min
Vinnie Tortorich, trainer to the stars, podcaster, and author of Fitness Confidential shares why runners need to strength train, how lifting weights evolves as you age, what happens if you don’t strength train, the confusion around muscle confusion, and what happens in Hollywood when it comes to fitness and dieting. Runner of the Week, Sarah Ryan, shares her experiences running in Africa and Europe and getting Lyme disease in San Francisco. Serena Marie, RD, discusses coconut oil, polyunsaturate...
Oct 27, 2016•1 hr 11 min
Ruth Carter, the Runner of the Week turned featured guest, talks about being a runner with a heart condition and why she had to take a Did Not Finish (DNF) during two races. Serena Marie, RD, discusses magnesium and why it’s important for running, cramping, and sleeping. Full Show Notes and More: http://www.therunninglifestyle.com/153-not-finish-dnf-not-start-dns-ruth-carter
Oct 20, 2016•36 min
Fibromyalgia and fatigue expert and best-selling author, Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, explains what adrenal fatigue is, how to know if you have it, and how to treat it. The good doctor also shares information on high blood pressure and dry skin cures. Go-to, real-food dietitian Serena Marie, RD, and Kari discuss three grocery store money-saving tips. This week’s Gratitude Jar involves friends and cats! Kari decides that instead of having a human Runner of the Week, the Runners of the Week are cats. Ful...
Oct 13, 2016•1 hr 10 min
Tom Bilyeu, the host of Inside Quest, is back to finish the discussion about using your mind to achieve your goals. Kari and Tom discuss how the ripple effect creates change for so many people, how catalysts can help you get moving and be a gift, who the closest five people are in his life—and most importantly—why not to consider your heroes extra special people. The Runner of the Week, Angela Sherman, discusses how she started running and how by trying to run differently, it’s made all the diff...
Oct 06, 2016•51 min
Tom Bilyeu, the host of Inside Quest, is one of the most inspiring podcasters for runners and nonrunners alike. During Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Tom shares how the movie “The Matrix” made him realize that most people create their own limiting worldviews. You’ll hear how Tom uses the gift of strength training—and not running (yes, you read correctly!)—to move him closer to his dreams. Runner of the Week, Craig Caruso, shares technology that helps him get moving. Serena Marie, RD, dish...
Sep 29, 2016•1 hr 5 min
Gretchen Rubin is here to talk about the four tendencies, why it’s important to understand what yours is, and why it’s key for the people around you. Gretchen and Kari discuss how understanding Kari’s tendency has led her to better understand why her husband does what he does. Runner of the Week, Andy Aubin, shares his 100+ pound weight-loss journey through running, and Serena Marie, RD, dishes out all things high Glycemic Index. Full Show Notes and More: http://www.therunninglifestyle.com/148-g...
Sep 22, 2016•44 min
The conversation with Gretchen Rubin continues, and we dive in deep to understanding habits and what fuels them. Gretchen shares some recommendations that we hear every day and how at the end of the day, what really matters is what works for you. You’ll hear why Gretchen isn’t a runner or a mediator; however, as she says, never say never. Runner of the Week, Melanie Curtis, is no stranger to TRLS. She was part of the team that ran the NYC Marathon for Action for Healthy Kids, and she shares what...
Sep 22, 2016•48 min
