Louisa Jewell, Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP), joins Kari to “heartstorm” how to be present in your one precious life, take control of rumination, and get clear on your beliefs. Louisa discusses her experience with depression, how a growth mindset can fuel your life, how self-compassion can help you through a difficult time, and how to choose what media to consume to keep a positive mindset. She is especially vulnerable when she shares her divorce experience and how she was self-co...
Mar 29, 2018•1 hr 24 min
Strongworks owner/trainer Owen Drolet and ultra runner Brent Robertson share how slow-moving weight training has revolutionized their lives. These inspirational gentlemen discuss such topics as having a distraction-free environment, being extremely present to cuing (what the trainer is saying), having a mindset to master yourself rather than the weights, understanding what a grossly inefficient way to train may be, explaining why not to chase reps, exploring the ability to trigger muscle groups,...
Mar 15, 2018•1 hr 35 min
Best-selling author, David J. Pollay, shares with Kari how to stop garbage from taking over your life. David is on a mission to help spread kindness around the world and to focus on a cycle of gratitude rather than a cycle of garbage. You’ll hear how to handle fear, how to talk with others when the stakes are high, and how a small act of kindness can bring so much joy to others. Serena Marie, RD, and Kari discuss negative reviews and the latest research on cancer and asparagus. Serena also share...
Mar 01, 2018•1 hr 37 min
Founder of the Front Row Foundation, Jon Vroman, shares how an ultramarathon was the catalyst for becoming a runner and creating a non-profit organization. John and host Kari Gormley cover topics that include figuring out what to do while you’re going through a challenging time, living a big life, finding meaning and purpose in your life, parenting, hosting family board meetings, living a transformative moment, and having the right mindset. Serena Marie, RD, and Kari discuss eating while on vaca...
Feb 15, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Kari and Serena Marie, RD, dive into how they use social media to learn how to cook, Kari’s experience on the Whole30® Reset, Serena’s Shake Yo’ Sugar Habit program, how Serena is the Poo Poo Po Po, the importance of B12, K2, and more. The Flourishing Experiment continues in 2018! 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 information. Click HERE to find out ho...
Feb 01, 2018•1 hr 20 min
Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, (Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology) MAPP, and James Pawelski, PhD, authors Happy Together: Using the Science of Positive Psychology to Build Love that Lasts,share how to be Aristotelian lovers, how to focus on strengthening your relationships like you would build your muscles, and how to increase your mileage and speed. The “First Couple of Positive Psychology” explain how to compliment someone, what the science and history behind positive psychology is, why other p...
Jan 18, 2018•1 hr 38 min
Kari interviews key members of Team TRLS (The Running Lifestyle Show) about what their goals are for the new year and how they plan on meeting them. Meaghan Nana-Sinkam shares how she accidentally ran a marathon and why she’s going to run an ultra. Becky Clayton shares her mileage and PR goals. Serena Marie, RD, is bringing Speedy Serena back, and Kari shares how to apply strategies from positive psychology to create meaningful goals and how to meet them. The Flourishing Experiment continues in ...
Jan 11, 2018•1 hr 14 min
Everyday runners Jeff Strasser, Julie Marienau, and Meaghan Nana-Sinkam join Kari and Serena to share their running stories and how TRLS has helped their running habits. Hear how Jeff explains why he was encouraged to take on a distance that he didn’t think was possible and how it affected his son’s running journey. Julie shares why she is going for a personal worst during her next four races, and Meaghan shares some behind-the-scenes looks at being The Running Lifestyle Show’s (TRLS) unofficial...
Jan 04, 2018•1 hr 24 min
Courtney Carver, a blogger who specializes in simplicity and minimalism (who has been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine and Real Simple to name a few), explains how a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis helped spur a major lifestyle shift. Courtney shares with Kari and guest co-host Alice Jovy—one of Kari’s coaching clients—her journey through the years of changing careers and letting go of many things that have led to so much more. Kari and Alice discuss their top takeaways, including how to take...
Dec 28, 2017•1 hr 23 min
Jeff Webb, our go-to former Navy SEAL, Episode 158 featured guest, and one of Kari’s coaching clients, returns to discuss how he mixed up his marathon training this year, whether or not he got another BQ, his experience running one of his dream marathons, and to chat about an update on his co-founded nonprofit called Run To Honor. Serena Marie, RD, and Kari discuss how to clarify your eating habits, feel your feelings rather than feed your feelings, why using a primer could really help, why acco...
Dec 14, 2017•1 hr 13 min
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) , w...
Nov 30, 2017•1 hr 28 min
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 run...
Nov 16, 2017•48 min
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 a...
Nov 02, 2017•41 min
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 E...
Oct 19, 2017•1 hr 22 min
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 yoursel...
Oct 05, 2017•51 min
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 ben...
Sep 21, 2017•1 hr 22 min
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 minut...
Sep 07, 2017•1 hr 5 min
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 K...
Aug 24, 2017•1 hr 19 min
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 yourse...
Aug 10, 2017•1 hr 6 min
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 wee...
Jul 27, 2017•51 min
Serena Marie, RD, and Kari discuss what intermittent fasting is, why you may want to try it, and the science behind it. Serena discusses what she thought she would never do and what she believes is the best for the long run. Kari shares how she’s been mindlessly eating and comes up with a plan with Serena to overcome it. 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 ou...
Jul 13, 2017•33 min
Jeff Horowitz—a running, triathlon, cycling coach, and personal trainer—discusses how to be smarter rather than braver when it comes to running and training your body for the long haul. Topics include how to navigate change in your career, know when to say when, use his favorite tool for core strength training, and have a happy life. Serena Marie, RD, shares colossal information to keep in mind when following a keto diet. A listener shares her journey about how donating blood led to a cancer dia...
Jun 29, 2017•1 hr 16 min
The Positive Psychology Podcast host, Kristen Truempy, is back to talk about how thoughts can fuel your mind, why it’s ideal to live a wide life instead of a narrow one, happiness myths, resilience, what volunteering can do for you, and why you might want to invest in positivity. Serena Marie, RD, joins Kari to discuss why green tea could really help runners and how to get in the recommended daily amount using creative tricks. 2017 is the year of the Flourishing Experiment! If you’d like to join...
Jun 15, 2017•1 hr 15 min
Jim and Cheryl Brown “run back” to share why they decided to a run another marathon after swearing them off, why running the Walt Disney World Marathon with Team in Training was by far their favorite experience with a charity (this was their fourth time running for charity), and why personal trainer Cheryl’s new favorite fitness class is SPENGA. Serena Marie, RD, joins Kari to answer a listener’s question about why agave nectar might not be a good sugar selection. 2017 is the year of the Flouris...
Jun 01, 2017•1 hr 2 min
Host Kari Gormley talks about The Running Lifestyle Show episodes that have had the biggest impact on how she lives a lifestyle that incorporates the gift of running. She discusses topics such as meditation, nature, exercise, sleep, being with your tribe and mindset. Serena Marie, RD, shares why intermittent fasting seems so popular and why she isn’t a fan. 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 Flou...
May 18, 2017•49 min
Steven Kotler, a New York Times best-selling author and co-founder of the Flow Genome Project, shares what flow is, the many different ways people go into it, and some of the latest science that could help people with depression. This is an episode that is not meant for little ears or for anyone who may be triggered by the topic of depression. Serena Marie, RD, and Kari discuss the benefits of circumin, also known as turmeric, and how to incorporate it into your daily diet. 2017 is the year of t...
May 04, 2017•1 hr 6 min
Dr. Michael Breus, a board-certified sleep doctor and psychologist, shares his work on chronotypes. Chronotypes take into account how you’re wired and get away from standard guidelines, such as “you must get eight hours of sleep”. There’s a best time for you to sleep, run, do yoga, have a deep discussion with your partner, and 46 other things based on your chronotype. Serena Marie, RD, and Kari discuss the latest research on resistant starch and how you can sneak it into your diet. 2017 is the y...
Apr 27, 2017•1 hr 5 min
Dr. Ernie Ward, a veterinarian and Ironman who was on Episode 127, joins TRLS again to talk with Kari about exciting products that help runners run with their dogs, how health is wealth, cognitive health, how to prevent disease, what the point of life is, healthy aging, and his plans of living until he’s 115 years old. Serena Marie, RD, gets “feisty” when it comes to intermittent fasting and also cholesterol testing. 2017 is the year of the Flourishing Experiment! If you’d like to join a group t...
Apr 20, 2017•1 hr 14 min
Serena Marie, RD, and Kari discuss the best ways to fuel before, during, and after a run, plus the “dos and don’ts” regarding fat, fiber, and carbs. They provide product and real-food suggestions, along with some background information about ketosis. 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 information. Click HE...
Apr 13, 2017•1 hr 10 min
Nir Eyal is a writer, teacher, and consultant who specializes in the intersection of technology, psychology, and business. He shares how to build a habit, how being an overweight child has affected his life, how to put tech in its place, ways to get in screen time while being on the move, and more. Serena Marie, RD, and Kari discuss what to do when someone ups his or her fiber and has flatulence. 2017 is the year of the Flourishing Experiment! If you’d like to join a group to help you with your ...
Apr 06, 2017•49 min
