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You're BookedRukmini Iyer - You're BookedThis week we're delighted to bring you this delicious and delectable conversation with the amazing Rukmini Iyer! Rukmini is the visionary behind the multi-million-selling Roasting Tin series of cookbooks with the latest being the Green Roasting Tin. She is also a voracious and wide-ranging reader. We talked to her about Jilly Cooper, early, eye-popping reads, life-changing food writing and she reveals her secret, and surprising passion. Find out more about all the books mentioned by visiting our Bookshop.org store. Order your copy of The Book Lovers Journal HERE. Find out more about Daisy's Read Yourself Happy retreat at...2024-11-041h 02
Ninety-Pound RucksackThe State of The Art Part 2: Episode 02 Part 2Episode 2, Part 2 delivers a deep dive into the state of American and European climbing before the war, as well as how the rise of the Third Reich caused some of the best German and Austro-Hungarian mountaineers to emigrate, influencing climbing and skiing in America and contributing to 10th Mountain Division’s fighting skills. Show notes and resources: https://christianbeckwith.com/ninety-pound-rucksack-episodes/the-state-of-the-art-climbing-part-2/ The episode, which is told through the experiences of John Andrew McCown II, includes interviews with Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard; Chris Jones, the author of Climbing in North America; and Howard Koch, a vet...2022-12-221h 19
True Crime SquadThe Vatican Girl, Alex Jones, Mark David ChapmanEmanuela Orlandi disappeared on June 22, 1983. Emanuela was the child of a Vatican employee, and she and her family lived in the Vatican. She has never been found.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Emanuela_Orlandi
Netflix Documentary- Vatican Girl: The Disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi
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https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world...2022-11-1541 min
Running to Mental HealthEpisode 23: Dr. Doug Lisle Discusses Self-esteem and Nutrition in the Treatment of Mental Health IssuesI first heard Dr. Doug Lisle speak several years ago at a Forks Over Knives conference in Atlanta. A clinical psychologist practicing in California, Dr. Lisle has been at the forefront of developing a clear understanding of how self-esteem works. He is also very involved in the health effects of eating a plant-based diet. In today’s interview, we discuss both of these very important topics as they relate to mental health issues.
Dr. Lisle can be contacted through his website, esteemdynamics.org. He is also the author of a great book entitled The Pleasure Trap. In th...2016-04-2500 minRunning to Mental HealthEpisode 22: Defeat the Stigma Project’s Run Across WisconsinMy good friend, Julio Salazar, and two of his good friends will be running across Wisconsin to raise awareness of the need to defeat the stigma of mental health issues. I have significant pride in counting Julio as one of my friends. He works tirelessly to bring awareness to the problems faced by people with mental illness in their attempt to seek help and be accepted in our society. Last year, Julio completed a similar run across Minnesota. In the podcast today, we discuss the stigmatizing of mental health issues, out personal stories, and the upcoming run.
...2016-04-1800 minRunning to Mental HealthEpisode 21: Dealing with Depression as a Runner, an Interview with Steve RunnerFor many years, one of my favorite podcasts has been Phedippidations. The host, Steve Runner (Walker) is our guest today. Steve has been a runner for many years and his podcast covers thoughts about the philosophy and psychology of running, how running effects relationships, and various other musings. I liken Steve to today’s George Sheehan.
Steve suffers from depression. It was a late onset depression that he has had to learn to deal with as an active runner. In today’s episode, Steve opens up about what depression has been like for him and the multiple ways...2016-03-3000 minRunning to Mental HealthEpisode 20: An Interview with Karl HoppnerMy friend, Julio Salazar, first made my aware of Karl Hoppner as someone that I would want to interview. Karl lives in Ottawa, Canada. As a former cyclist in Canada and Belgium during his adolescence, depression and anxiety began to control his life. Using alcohol and drugs to help him cope took him further down the rabbit hole with depression. After listening to a podcast interview of Rich Roll, a notable endurance athlete who dealt with his addiction and poor health with exercise and eating a plant based diet, Karl decided to give it a try. He had some ph...2016-02-0800 minRunning to Mental HealthEpisode 19: An Interview with Suzy Favor HamiltonI am very pleased to present this episode’s interview with three time Olympic middle distance runner Suzy Favor Hamilton. Suzy was at the top of her game having competed at three Olympic games when her undiagnosed bipolar disorder became highly symptomatic. In her manic phase, she became involved in more risky behavior most evident in her sexual actions. From Olympian to a high end Las Vegas escort. Suzy is incredibly open about her bipolar disorder and it’s manifestations.
Her goal in being so authentic is to bring awareness to the public about bipolar disorder, it’s mani...2015-12-1700 minRunning to Mental HealthEpisode 18: An Interview with Adam SudIn this episode, Julio and I interview Adam Sud, son of one of Whole Foods founders. Adam is a recovering addict. We hear about Adam’s fast drop in to drug abuse during high school while moving from using Adderall as prescribed for his ADHD to full addiction to the drug. He also discusses his addiction to food. Adam’s recovery began in a traditional treatment program, but what captured him was his medical diagnosis of Type II Diabetes and his commitment to treat this with a whole foods plant based diet. He lost over 100 pounds and became sober from add...2015-11-0200 minRunning to Mental HealthEpisode 17: An Interview with Breanna CornellAnyone who follows ultrarunning is probably hearing talk about an up and coming runner named Breanna Cornell. She recently completed the Badwater Ultra becoming the youngest female to have ever completed one on the most grueling courses on the planet. In today’s interview, Breanna discusses her history with running and rowing, but more importantly, she opens up about her struggle with an eating disorder. With great candor and authenticity, she talks about her history with this and how she deals with it on a daily basis.
Breanna is open to talking to anyone who is currently st...2015-09-2800 minRunning to Mental HealthEpisode 16: An Interview with Charlie EngleMost of you probably know who Charlie Engle is already. His legendary runs have been documented in films like Running the Sahara. Charlie is in recovery from chemical dependency. In today’s episode, we spend time discussed his addiction and tracing it’s path, but more importantly, we discuss his ideas on how our compulsive personalities can be used for good.
I think you will find Charlie delightful and thought provoking. He is more than willing to be in contact with anyone who would like to discuss your own issues. He can be contacted at engle.charlie@gmai...2015-09-1400 minRunning to Mental HealthEpisode 15: Julio Salazar’s Run Across MinnesotaAs our first return guest, Julio Salazar talks about his upcoming run across the state of Minnesota. Julio’s project, Break the Stigma, addresses the issue of persons being afraid to be open about their mental health issues. He promotes openness and authenticity both in his own life and for each person who struggles with these issues.
Julio can be followed on his trek on breakthestigmarun.com.
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2015-04-2900 minRunning to Mental HealthEpisode 14: An Interview with Jeff GallowayI am not personally aware of anyone who has coached more runners than Jeff Galloway. Over 300,000 in his career. Best known for being a proponent of the run-walk-run method, Jeff is also one of the most knowledgeable professionals on the psychological aspects of running.
In today’s episode, we discuss his history, how running effects mental health, and how mental training can help with performance. Jeff is a delightful and caring person. I know you will enjoy the interview.
Jeff can be reached at jeffgalloway.com. Also, Jeff references the work of Dr. John Ratey, a...2015-04-1700 minRunning to Mental HealthEpisode 13: Brett Wilcox – Therapist, Runner, and ActivistBrett Wilcox is a therapist in Sitka, Alaska. He lives there with his wife, son, and daughter. Brett’s 15 year old son, David, a runner himself, proposed the idea of the two of them running across the United States to raise awareness of the negative effects of GMO’s (Genetically Modified Organisms) in our food supply. They accomplished this earlier this year. I talk to Brett about how he thinks running effects mental health as a clinician, how running effects family life, and how becoming an activist to raise awareness of GMO’s came about.
Brett can be conta...2014-12-1300 minRunning to Mental HealthEpisode 12: Roger Joslin on Running the Spiritual PathOn today’s podcast, I interview Roger Joslin, an Episcopal priest in Bentonville, Arkansas. We are continuing along the theme of our last few episodes by discussing the spiritual and meditative effects of running. While discussing these issues with one of my patients a few months ago, he recommended a book entitled Running the Spiritual Path: A Runner’s Guide To Breathing, Meditating, and Exploring the Prayerful Dimension of the Sport by Roger Joslin. I read the book and found it to be both inspirational and instructive. Father Joslin takes us on a journey along his own path over many y...2014-11-1700 minRunning to Mental HealthEpisode 11: Michael Sandler on Mindful RunningOn today’s episode, I interview Michael Sandler of www.mindfulrunning.org. Michael has been a professional athlete and has dealt with ADHD. In his search to become a better athlete while on long sessions on the bike, he began to become interested in mindfulness, the practice of awareness. The lessons that he took away from this search helped him quiet the distractions of ADHD and gave him the focus and patience to come back from several life threatening injuries.
Michael and his wife Jessica Lee live in Hawaii. They have recently produced a six-week training program te...2014-10-2100 minRunning to Mental HealthEpisode 10: Marshall UlrichOn today’s episode of the Running to Mental Health Podcast, I interview Marshall Ulrich. Let me list below some of his accomplishments:
Completed 121 ultra marathons averaging over 100 miles each
Reached the summit of each of the Seven Summits, including Mount Everest, all on first attempts
Competed in all nine Eco Challenge adventure races – something only two other people in the world have done – and has competed 12 expedition length adventure races
Crossed Death Valley a record 21 times, including a solo and 586-mile quad crossing
Completed a 3,063 mile run across America, equal to 117 marathons in 52.5 days
Won the Badwater 146 mile r...2014-09-2600 minRunning to Mental HealthEpisode 9: Dr. Jacqueline Simon Gunn on Running, Psychotherapy, and SpiritualityOn today’s episode, I will be talking to Dr. Jacqueline Gunn, a psychologist practicing in New York City. Dr. Gunn and I first got to know each other on the Facebook site. She wrote to let me know that she also used running in some of her treatment and was a long time runner herself. We began to talk about how running is used in therapy and the discussion turned to the spiritual effects of this discipline and how that begins to change a person in their quest to deal with psychological issues. So, that’s the topic that w...2014-08-2500 minRunning to Mental HealthEpisode 8: Patrick House, Winner of Season 10 of the Biggest LoserPatrick House won Season 10 of the Biggest Loser. He is from my home state of Mississippi. The boy knew how to eat, like most of us, unfortunately. It’s a classic story of a very good football player, a lineman, getting injured in college and continuing to eat like he did when he was playing. Toping out at over 400 pounds, married and with children, Patrick knew something had to change. In today’s episode, we discuss what led up to the health crisis, the drastic steps to change this, and how he maintains his focus on health now.
2014-07-2900 minRunning to Mental HealthEpisode 7: Chris VargoChris Vargo is the 50 mile champion for the United States. He is a member of the Nike Trail Elite Team and an accomplished ultra-runner. Chris is also a recovering alcoholic. In today’s interview, Chris discusses his roots in Indiana, the early days of his drinking, the progression of his alcoholism, and his eventual recovery. Although being an endurance athlete throughout his active addiction, running has been a vital part of his recovery. He is committed to helping anyone who has substance abuse problems.
Chris is also a coach for runners of any level from those beginners wanting...2014-07-1800 minRunning to Mental HealthEpisode 5: An Interview with Caleb DaniloffOn today’s episode, I interview Caleb Daniloff. I first became aware of Caleb when I read his book, Running Ransom Road, an autobiography of descent into addiction over many years and his recovery. Caleb’s road to recovery involved running as both a paradigm for understanding his addiction and a road to true sobriety. He is a journalist by trade living with his wife and daughter in Cambridge, MA.
Caleb presents some great insights into the effect of addiction on self and family and on how running can help in recovery.
Leave us some feed...2014-06-0600 minRunning to Mental HealthEpisode 4: Breaking the Stigma Project with Julio SalazarJulio Salazar has struggled with depression and anxiety for most of his life. Born in Costa Rica and now living with his wife and children in Minnesota, Julio has courageously worked to overcome these issues with therapy, medication, and, of course, running. Recently he started a project to combat the stigma attached to seeking help for mental illness called Breaking the Stigma. In 2015, Julio plans on running across his state to increase awareness of this problem. In this episode, Julio tells his story. He can be found at Breakthestigmarun.com or Break the Stigma Project on Facebook.
2014-05-1200 minRunning to Mental HealthEpisode 3: The Use of Running in the Treatment of PMDD with Robin SimpsonMost of you have experienced in one was or another the effects of premenstrual dysphoric disorder. In today’s episode, we have the opportunity to talk to someone who has been effected by this and hear how running helped in its treatment. We talk today with Robin Simpson of Marathon Makeover to see how it worked.
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2014-05-0600 minRunning to Mental HealthEpisode 2: Using Running to Treat the Emotional Effects of Dealing with a Chronic DiseaseMost of us have had or know someone who has had a chronic disease like diabetes, cardiovascular disease or hypertension. In today’s episode, I interview Dr. Rick Guynes, a board certified cardiologist, and Dr. Ed Daly, a board certified internal medicine specialist, on the use of running and other lifestyle changes in the treatment of these diseases and their mental health correlates. Both of these physicians are highly respected practitioners in our area and are very experienced runners.Dr. Daly is the second from the left next to me and Dr. Guynes is on the far right. This pictu...2014-04-0700 minRunning to Mental HealthEpisode 1: The Running to Mental Health PodcastWe’ve just recorded our first podcast which introduces us and tells a little of our stories. Give us some feedback when you can. Enjoy the listen.
http://traffic.libsyn.com/runningtomentalhealth/Episode_1-_Running_to_Mental_Health.mp3
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runningtomentalhealth's podcastEpisode 1: Running to Mental HealthThe Running To Mental Health podcast is designed to open the discussion of how running can help with any mental health issue. David B. Jones, Ph.D. and John Brower, M.S. host the podcast. Interviews with persons who have been helped by running and with researchers working in this area will be presented. Episode 1 is an introduction to David and John in which we learn a little of their own experiences with running as a vital part of their recovery.2014-02-1728 min