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The mental health benefits of running are numerous, yet talking directly about depression is often pushed to the side in running circles.

Get an Assessment With Jessica: https://www.runpainfreenow.com.

But that's not how #RunPainFree rolls. In today's episode, Coach Jessica Marie Rose Leggio shines a spotlight on award-winning author Nita Sweeney.

She shares her intimate story on how depression affected her and how running brought her to a better place.

Nita's story is harrowing, authentic, relatable, and we hope everyone out there can glean a lesson or two from Nita's words of wisdom. 

01:00 – Intro and Lisa's biography

02:51 – Nita's running story

11:53 – Realizing it was more than negative self-talk

14:13 – Tools to discourage negative voices

17:09 – Depressed naps vs. runners' naps

22:53: Importance of having supporters

• Running can be transformative for your mental health
• Baby steps are all it takes to reap the benefits of running
• Social support is hugely beneficial for running and mental health
• Journaling positive affirmations can transform your self-talk

Get an Assessment With Jessica: https://www.runpainfreenow.com.

Get a copy of Nita Sweeney's Book, Depression Hates a Moving Target: https://nitasweeney.com/.

Take care of yourself and keep running!