Neil Pasricha—best-selling author, speaker, podcaster, and entrepreneur—shares how he made it through several tough situations—like his wife asking for a divorce and his best friend taking his own life—all within a short amount of time. You also hear what has surprised him as a podcaster, what he recommends for aspiring authors, and what his fitness regime looks like. Serena Marie, RD, discusses how to sweeten your holiday treats healthfully, and both ladies share how they use social media in a ...
Dec 06, 2018•1 hr 22 min
Science shows that quantity, not quality, really matters when it comes to feeling positive emotions. Therefore, take fifteen minutes a day (or more) to do something that feels good to you. This will help you be more creative, kinder, and plain old more fun to be around. For extra credit, throw in some novelty to your daily vacations, and you’ll get even more of the feel-good chemical called dopamine. The Runner of the Week is Rebecca Clarke, who returns to the podcast to share what her running r...
Nov 29, 2018•32 min
Zeev Ben-Shachar—a speaker, student of psychology, and former college squash player—shares how to use primers and thought-provoking questions to achieve your goals. Kari and Zeev also discuss what a running routine looks like for a squash player, culture shock, the five senses and Thanksgiving, and how being in a state of awe makes the mundane meaningful. Serena Marie, RD, discusses how to stay in control of your holiday happiness. Find out the 11 Strategies to Live a Running Lifestyle HERE . Cl...
Nov 22, 2018•1 hr 21 min
Science shows that people who practice gratitude are happier, healthier, have fewer aches and pains, and have better relationships. Kari discusses the science behind gratitude, along with simple ways to create and maintain a gratitude practice. The Runner of the Week is Cara Bradley, who is a flow expert, marathoner, yoga teacher, and Balanced Athlete® instructor. Cara shares how she was told she would never run again, how her doctor changed his mind, and what her running routine currently looks...
Nov 15, 2018•36 min
Jason Prall, a Longevity and Optimal Health Practitioner and producer of The Human Longevity Project shares a ton of information about how to feel better, including the importance of chronotypes, how you hold emotions in your body, understanding what you really want, how artificial light can affect you, and what centenarians do in Blue Zones. Serena Marie, RD, discusses binge eating and how sugar, fat, and salt affect brain chemistry. Please go HERE for this episode’s show notes. Find out the 11...
Nov 08, 2018•1 hr 49 min
Want a quick and easy way to get your brain from feeling something to actually doing it and taking action? Kari discusses Mel Robbins’ book, The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage , how the rule works, the research behind it, and Kari’s experience with it. The Runner of the Week is Sarah Baker Andrus, who ran her last half marathon six years ago. She shares how and why she has pulled back from distance running and what her running routine looks like no...
Nov 01, 2018•26 min
Cheryl Rice—a speaker, writer, and catalyst—created a movement that spreads connection and kindness. The You Matter Marathon™ takes place in November and is an opportunity to share magic and create an ever richer life. Serena Marie, RD, discusses how and why to try a food eight to ten times before giving up on it. Please go HERE for this episode’s show notes. Find out the 11 Strategies to Live a Running Lifestyle HERE . Click HERE to receive special gifts and to be part of The Running Lifestyle ...
Oct 25, 2018•1 hr 26 min
Got injuries? This episode might help you turn that frown upside down! Figure out another way of looking at your situation with Kari, as she talks about reframing exercises. She also discusses how to use your time away from not running your race due to an injury for self-care and finding another “tribe”. The “unofficial mayor” of the TCS New York City Marathon, Runar Gundersen, is back to share how he has been feeling and what his training looks like before he runs his fortieth TCS New York City...
Oct 18, 2018•42 min
Nancy Watt, an improv leader, communications professional, and fellow runner discusses with Kari how the power of community, laughter, and hard acts (like running) can lead to struggling well. The conversation and topics jump around and include feeling so empty and so full, experiencing running the TCS New York City Marathon, using improv to communicate, exploring ways of looking at people who you don’t necessarily agree with, and talking about doing something that takes you to the edge. Serena ...
Oct 11, 2018•1 hr 14 min
Sometimes we go a little “batty” when we’re tapering for an athletic event, and it’s hard to calm those racing thoughts. Kari discusses strategies that you can use to put yourself in the driver's seat to calm yourself down. Greg Leitch, a running coach from Down Under shares how running helped him get his life back, help others, and share how he recommends handling tapering tantrums. Find out the 11 Strategies to Live a Running Lifestyle HERE . Click HERE to receive special gifts and to be part ...
Oct 04, 2018•35 min
Lisa Kohn, an executive coach, author, and trainer shares her memoir, To the Moon and Back: A Childhood Under the Influence . Lisa shares what a cult is, how she abused herself by becoming suicidal, anorexic, and having a “mild addiction to cocaine” (Lisa’s words), to finally learning how to practice self-compassion. Kari and Lisa discuss how her experience impacts how she chooses to run and how running runs or does not run her life. Serena Marie, RD, discusses what three oils to cook with and w...
Sep 27, 2018•1 hr 20 min
One of the fastest ways to bring about positive emotions and happiness is to think about the happiest day of your life. In fact, research shows that it can decrease depressive symptoms. Kari shares how to go about reliving your happiest day to maximize your positive emotions. Runner of the Week and return guest, Kristen Truempy, goes for a walk with Kari and shares what her running routine currently looks like, the funny thing she would do if it meant helping people live happier lives, and how s...
Sep 20, 2018•35 min
Sara Gillespie, a trainer with a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology from the University of Maryland returns to the podcast! This time, she discusses important exercises that anyone can do to be able to move later in life. Kari and Sara talk about C7 humps, how to align yourself for better posture, how to warm up before a run, how Sara took care of herself after both of her sons were in a major accident, why to breathe through your mouth instead of your nose, how to prevent bunions, and much more...
Sep 13, 2018•59 min
‘Tis the season for goal setting. It’s been said that September is the second January. If you’re hitting the reset button on your goals, then you’ll want to hear how to set goals that align with your values. Kari discusses how the answer to the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM), the Values in Action Questionnaire, can help you set smart goals that give you energy and meaning at the same time. Runner of the Week, Rene’ Kougel, who has asthma, shares how running a 5K was a shock to her and what ...
Sep 06, 2018•45 min
Tal Ben-Shahar, PhD, one of the most widely known lecturers on happiness and whole living shares what he tells his students over and over again, why he went searching for something different after winning Israel's squash championship, why happiness provides a competitive advantage for multinational companies, and what surprised him about the positive psychology movement. Serena Marie, RD, shares her research about hydrolyzed and unhydrolyzed collagen protein. Find out the 11 Strategies to Live a...
Aug 30, 2018•1 hr 20 min
It makes sense that traditional, textbook psychology uses inventories, questionnaires, scales, and statistics to diagnosis people with mental disorders, right? But can you measure flourishing in some way? The answer is a resounding yes! Kari shares the eight-question Flourishing Scale, which Ed Diener and Robert Biswas-Diener created, and what actions you can take to lead a happier, more flourishing lifestyle. Runner of the Week, Tracy Slayton, shares how she bounced back stronger after breaking...
Aug 23, 2018•25 min
Karla Starr, an investigative reporter of peer-reviewed research, shares her extensive research about luck and how you can indeed learn to be lucky. You’ll hear the negative side of what some research shows and then get the positive news on how to overcome bias. Discover new insights into power poses, certain mindsets, what you can and can’t control, and why not to be tied emotionally to an outcome. Serena Marie, RD, shares research about ketogenic diets and her clients’ experiences with them. F...
Aug 16, 2018•1 hr 9 min
If you feel like life is flying by and you want more out of it, then this is the episode for you!Host Kari Gormley discusses positive psychology interventions, including the science behind them, the how-to basics, when to use them, and why. She also chats about savoring and positive reminiscence. Runner of the Week, JJ Weisberg, shares how she went from being a runner who focused on just getting in her miles to learning how to savor running and her surroundings. Update: The next Flourishing Skil...
Aug 09, 2018•21 min
Shaun Miller, a strength and conditioning coach and elementary and middle school teacher, discusses how he uses accumobility, lacrosse, and tennis balls to help recover faster. You’ll hear what fascia is and why it’s so important to pay attention to it. He also discusses why you should do a dynamic workout before running. Serena Marie, RD, is “in the house” to share why she has drastically changed her mind about weighing herself every day and what contributes to weighing more. Find out the 11 St...
Aug 02, 2018•1 hr 17 min
Why did I do that? Why did I say that? Argh, I am such a (fill in the blank). That person is so much better than me, because they (fill in the blank). This is a “short run” episode where Kari shares the science of how to work with difficult emotions and mindset, forgiveness, mindfulness, and awareness of mind. Flourishing Skills group family member, Tom from the United Kingdom, discusses what his running routine looks like and how he uses the tool of savoring to create a flourishing life. Update...
Jul 26, 2018•23 min
Deena Kastor, Olympic medalist, Chicago and London Marathon winner, and record holder in the women’s masters marathon, shares how letting her mind run led her to be a professional runner and one of the most decorated runners in American history. Deena specifically shares how she overcame challenges, including what one may call “bullying” by one of her running groups, the challenges she overcame when living in Finland, how to set new goals where you know your fastest days are over, and more. Sere...
Jul 19, 2018•1 hr 37 min
Louis Alloro, Masters of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP), and Kari talk about relationships and how to engage people in an effort to share the best way to longevity. In addition, they discuss what people who live engaged lives do. Serena Marie, RD, answers a listener’s questions about insulin sensitivity and how it relates to intense, long-distance training. Find out the 11 Strategies to Live the Running Lifestyle HERE . Click HERE to receive special gifts and to be part of Team TRLS. Please ...
Jul 05, 2018•1 hr 14 min
Serena Marie, RD, and Kari dive deep into the research about foods’ effects on moods—specifically depression and anxiety. Serena is fascinated by what she found, and she is even more passionate about what she already knew due to her recent discoveries. The ladies also discuss the many downfalls of alcohol and how it particularly works against people who have depression and/or anxiety. Find out the 11 Strategies to Live the Running Lifestyle HERE . Click HERE to receive special gifts and to be pa...
Jun 21, 2018•53 min
Denny Krahe, certified athletic trainer and conditioning and strength coach, discusses his book, Be Ready on Race Day: How to Create a Custom Training Plan for Your Next Marathon or Half Marathon , the latest science about running, and how his experiments with heart-rate variability and heart-rate training have impacted his speed. Serena Marie, RD, and Kari discuss how to research flights for your dream races, the importance of savoring your food, and what foods to eat to help heal a concussion....
Jun 07, 2018•1 hr 20 min
Are you on the go, go, go and it feels like there is clutter internally and externally? Hear Kari share the science of how to attend to feelings that don’t feel good and how to move forward. Kari’s beta Flourishing Skills groups will commence on June 4 and 7, 2018. Secure you spot by May 30, and learn how to slow down the bus and enjoy the present moment. Email Kari@therunninglifestyle.com to learn more. Find out the 11 Strategies to Live a Running Lifestyle HERE . Click HERE to receive special ...
May 28, 2018•9 min
Laura Vanderkam, best-selling author and time-management expert, returns to the show to discuss research on how to enjoy your time “off the clock” and how to even find time to do so. She also shares her experience with setting a running goal, her running streak, and how she has significantly increased the books that she has read. This conversation took place on a walk in the wintertime. Serena Marie, RD, and Kari discuss the role that probiotics play in the gut and what to do if you simply don’t...
May 24, 2018•58 min
Around and around we go—negative thoughts can spiral us down, down, down. There is, however, a simple way to stop negative thoughts. By using Martin Seligman’s (PhD) influential work in positive psychology, you can think about three good things to stop the negativity loop. Update: The beta version of Kari’s Flourishing Skills groups will commence on June 4 and 7, 2018. This is an opportunity to learn skills to create a flourishing life via working in a small group of like-minded individuals. Ema...
May 21, 2018•8 min
Carol Dweck, PhD—author of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success —is the go-to authority when it comes to mindset. There is something called a fixed mindset and a growth mindset, and you don’t have either one or the other. On this special Mental Health Monday episode in May, Kari discusses how to know when you could be getting in your own way and how to potentially look at something through a new lense. Update: The beta version of Kari’s Flourishing Skills groups will commence on June 4 and 7, ...
May 14, 2018•8 min
Casey Kerrigan, MD, who is internationally recognized for her peer-reviewed published research on running and walking gait and the effects of footwear (in addition to starting the Biomechanics Lab at the University of Virginia), shares why our preconceived notions about shoes are completely wrong—and she has the science to back it up. She discusses what shoes typically don’t have and what two specific assets they need to have. Dr. Kerrigan also explores why the shoe industry hasn’t embraced the ...
May 10, 2018•1 hr 29 min
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Kari shares her experience with bouts of depression and how being mindful is scientifically proven to help bring people into the here and now. Kari explains the differences between mindfulness and meditation. She also discusses two mindfulness exercises. Kari’s Flourishing Skills and Accountability groups will offer a time to come together with kindred spirits and learn how to apply scientifically proven skills to increase your positivity ratio. Groups ...
May 07, 2018•13 min
