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Permission To Be Human - the podcastEpisode 14 - Practical tools for feeling good and bouncing back better, expert interview with Kari GormleyIn this expert interview with Kari Gormley, we not only hear about her incredible story as a mother being resilient and pursuing her big, audacious dreams, but we also get some really practical, researched back ways to improve our own wellbeing.
Kari Gormley helps leaders focus on energy management, emotional intelligence, and using their strengths to do the work that truly matters. She is a coach, facilitator, trainer and host of The Flourishing Experiment podcast. Kari's big audacious dreams are that everyone has a resiliency toolkit so they spent less time worrying and more time enjoying their li...
2023-08-0854 min
Hacking Your ADHDOne Year of Podcasting: Interview with Kari GormleyThis week's a little bit different - today you're going to be hearing an interview I had with my friend Kari Gormley - now I say interview with a bit of hesitation because our conversation absolutely did not start out that way. Kari is a Certified Applied Positive Psychology Practitioner, Coach, and Trainer as well as a fellow podcaster - her show is The Flourishing Experiment. but so, I was having a zoom call with Kari and we were just chatting to catch up on a few things and I had mentioned that I had...
2020-11-0221 min
Authentic ParentingTakeaways from The Authentic Parenting Conference 2019 with Kari Gormley (Emcee) Here is the Authentic Family video. People who couldn't attend the conference had sent in videos from around the world. Yay for our amazing community! Listen in as the Emcee of the Authentic Parenting Conference Kari and I sit down to share our own impressions, takeaways and thoughts about the live event right after it happened. Kari Gormley is a resilience trainer, flourishing coach, and practitioner of Positive Psychology: The science of creating real-time resiliency by navigating thoughts and behaviors. Kari has run six marathons and hosts The Running Lifestyle Show podcast, a sho...
2019-05-3051 min
The Flourishing Experiment249: Hitting Pause for NowKari shares an update of how the podcast is hitting pause for now, but will be running again in the near future. Special events are taking place! Come to the 5 Ways to Maintain a Positive Mindset Workshop on Friday, April 5 at Empowered Yoga, Wilmington, DE. On Saturday, April 6, Kari will be interviewing Deena Kastor at her booth at the Cherry Blossom Festival Expo. And finally on Saturday, May 18th, Kari will be an emcee and facilitator at the Authentic Parenting Conference in Rutgers, NJ. Get your tickets now!!!! Please...
2019-03-2108 minThe Flourishing Experiment244: The Why and How of Creating a Runner’s Bucket ListKari discusses how creating a bucket list can give more meaning to your life and create more positive emotions. You’ll understand how to go about making a list and how to make it a reality. Runner/Athlete of the Week Ken Kopidlansky (also known as Kari’s dad) explains one of the fastest growing sports for seniors and children in the U.S., why it’s so beneficial not only to your body but also to your brain, and how he bounced back from internal bleeding to being his healthy, retired self. Please go HERE for this ep...
2019-01-2436 minThe Flourishing Experiment232: Mel Robbins’ 5 Second RuleWant 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 now. Find out the 11 Strategies to Live a Running Life...
2018-11-0125 minThe Flourishing Experiment226: You at Your BestOne 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 someone else interpreted what Kristen said she’d do to help people....
2018-09-2035 minThe Flourishing Experiment220: Savoring Life on the RunIf 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 Skills groups will start in September. This is an opportunity to l...
2018-08-0920 min
Diz Runs Radio: Running, Life, & Everything In Between579 Kari Gormley is Creating a Way of Life for the Long RunAs the saying goes, the only constant is change.
And that has certainly been true for Kari Gormley, as it relates to her running, in the 3+ years since our first chat.
Kari still runs on occasion these days, but gone are the days of running Chicago, New York, and Philly in the same year.
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2018-06-0652 minThe Flourishing Experiment213: How to Create Mental SpaceAre 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 gifts and to be part...
2018-05-2808 minThe Flourishing Experiment210: Your MindsetCarol 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, 2018. This is an opportunity to learn skills to creat...
2018-05-1408 minThe Flourishing Experiment209: The Impact That Shoes REALLY Have on Your JointsCasey 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 latest technology, what the number one physical disability for the elderly is, and how working your c...
2018-05-101h 29The Flourishing Experiment208: Mental Health and MindfulnessIn 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 begin June 5, 2018, and will run (pun intended) for six weeks. These are intimate groups where you get to learn and apply sk...
2018-05-0712 minThe Flourishing Experiment207: How to Run Your ThoughtsLouisa 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-compassionate during that time. Serena Marie, RD, and Kari talk about hydration during and after running. Kari starts a ne...
2018-03-291h 24The Flourishing Experiment206: The Super Slow Protocol Weight Training MethodStrongworks 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, and taking on a mindset of “you versus you”. Serena Marie, RD, and Kari discuss how to reintroduce foods after following an elimination or reset diet. The...
2018-03-151h 35The Flourishing Experiment205: Gratitude, Garbage, and the “No Garbage Trucks” PledgeBest-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 shares some insight into one ultra runners’ weig...
2018-03-011h 37The Flourishing Experiment204: Running for a CauseFounder 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 vacation, avoiding being triggered by sugar, eating riced vegetables, using the Instant Pot, and making your own kombucha. The la...
2018-02-151h 09
Mindful Mama: Raising Kind, Confident Kids Without Losing Your Cool | Parenting Strategies For Big Emotions & More6 Essentials For Positive Change - Kari Gormley [104]What does it take to come back from challenging time and go beyond just "okay," to flourishing? Kari Gormley is coach based in the principles of Positive Psychology and host of The Running Lifestyle podcast. She’s also mom on a mission to maintain the running lifestyle while balancing everything else in life, including family, career and wellness. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. To move beyond functioning to flourishing, we need to invest in our well-being and and peace of mind. Then, we can do everything better. 2. We need six key foundations for he...
2018-02-0949 minThe Flourishing Experiment203: Whole30®, Shake Yo' Sugar Habit, Deficiencies & MoreKari 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 how you may qualify for a better li...
2018-02-011h 20The Flourishing Experiment202: Your Relationship GymSuzie 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 people matter, the research around longevity, and how to use your strengths to bring more energy and flourishing experiences into your life. Serena...
2018-01-181h 37The Flourishing Experiment201: The Art of Meeting a GoalKari 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 2018! If you’d like to join a group to help you with your...
2018-01-111h 14The Flourishing Experiment200: 200 Episodes and RunningEveryday 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 producer. Serena and Kari specifically discuss how their running lives have evolved in three and a...
2018-01-041h 23The Flourishing Experiment199: How to Simplify Your Running LifeSTYLECourtney 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 a calm approach to life. Serena Marie, RD, joins Kari to discuss how they l...
2017-12-281h 22The Flourishing Experiment198: Change Up Your RunningJeff 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 accountability may help you achieve your goals, and how using an Instant Pot ca...
2017-12-141h 12The Flourishing Experiment197: Knowing Your Tendency and Running with ItLongtime 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), which is a follow-up to Better Than Before: What I Learned About Making and Breaking Habits—to Sleep More, Quit Sugar, Procrastinate Less, and Generally Build a Happ...
2017-11-301h 28The Flourishing Experiment196: Running with Complex Regional Pain SyndromeRunning 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 running and how to create a mindshift when it comes to...
2017-11-1647 minThe Flourishing Experiment195: What to Do after the Big RacePerformance 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 at a steakhouse or chain restaurant, and quick sources of quality protein. 2017 is the year of the Flourishing Experiment! If you’...
2017-11-0240 minThe Flourishing Experiment194: How to Cultivate a Racer’s MindsetPerformance 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 Experiment! If you’d like to join a group to help you with your habits and resolutions, or create a Flour...
2017-10-191h 21The Flourishing Experiment193: Gut Health, Positive Psychology, and Fitness RoutinesSerena 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 yourself, reach out to Kari at Kari@TheRun...
2017-10-0551 minThe Flourishing Experiment192: OCD and Orthorexia with Psychotherapist Dr. Kimberley QuinlanPsychotherapist 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 benefits of kombucha and proudest accomplishments. 2017 is the year of the Flourishing Experiment! If you’d like to...
2017-09-211h 21The Flourishing Experiment191: The Joy of Running and BurpeesJosh 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 minutes after arriving home after a long day at work. 2017 is the year...
2017-09-071h 05The Flourishing Experiment190: How To Rev Up Your Metabolism 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 Kari discuss what their current running routines look like, how vitamin C and zinc help heal burns, a...
2017-08-241h 19The Flourishing Experiment189: Running Your Dream RaceLiz 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 yourself, reach out to Kari at Kari@TheRunningLifestyle.com for more information. Cl...
2017-08-101h 06The Flourishing Experiment188: Acupuncture for RunnersDoctor 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 week due to scheduling and technical issues, but she will be back for the n...
2017-07-2750 minThe Flourishing Experiment187: Do You "IF"? Fasted States and Mindless EatingSerena 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 out to Kari at Kari@TheRunningLifestyle.com...
2017-07-1332 minThe Flourishing Experiment185: Mental Energy for Your Fuel BeltThe 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 a group to help you with your habits and...
2017-06-151h 15The Flourishing Experiment184: Running In Your 50sJim 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 Flourishing Experiment! If you’d like to join a group to help yo...
2017-06-011h 02The Flourishing Experiment183: Lessons Learned from The Running Lifestyle ShowHost 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 Flourishing Experiment yourself, reach out to Kari at Kari@TheRunningLifestyle.com for...
2017-05-1849 minThe Flourishing Experiment182: The Ups and Downs of a Runner’s HighSteven 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 the Flourishing Experiment! If you’d like to jo...
2017-05-041h 06The Flourishing Experiment181: Sleeping When It’s Best for YOUDr. 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 year of the Flourishing Experiment! If you’d like to join a group to...
2017-04-271h 04The Flourishing Experiment180: Running with and Away from Dogs, Part TwoDr. 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 to help you with your habits and resolutions, or create a Flourish...
2017-04-201h 14The Flourishing Experiment179: Fueling Before, During, and After a RunSerena 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 HERE to receive special gifts and to be part of Team The Running Lifestyl...
2017-04-131h 10The Flourishing Experiment178: How to Make Running a HabitNir 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 habits and resolutions, or cr...
2017-04-0649 minThe Flourishing Experiment177: Female Athlete Triad SyndromeSerena 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 with your habits and resolutions, or create a Flourishing Expe...
2017-03-3047 minThe Flourishing Experiment176: Jill Baron, MD on Integrative Functional Medicine and Living a Balanced LifeJill 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 Experiment yourself, reach out to Kari at Kari@TheRunningLifestyle.com for more information. Click HERE to receive sp...
2017-03-231h 06The Flourishing Experiment175: The Science of the Good LifeEmiliya 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 information to keep in mind when consuming it. 2017 is the year of the Flourishing Experiment! If you’d like to join a group...
2017-03-1658 minThe Flourishing Experiment174: Is Your Fitness Overtaking Your Health?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 information. Click HERE to receive special...
2017-03-0944 minThe Flourishing Experiment171: The Gift of Running and the Running CommunityLisah 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 helps runners see better. Serena Marie, RD, discusses why runners need to...
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The Conscious Runner Podcast | Running Tips | Running Podcast | Running InterviewsTCR100 | Kari Gormley: Being Yourself & The Running LifestyleHey Conscious Runners! Yes, its that time again! I've got another fantastic episode of The Conscious Runner podcast for you! Today Kari Gormley from the Running Lifestyle and I sit down and chat it out about things running and life. Kari and I have been trying to connect for the few months. First I had tech issues, then the holidays came, then she had tech issues. It was one challenge after another. But all the while I knew we were destined to meet.
2017-02-1632 minThe Conscious Runner PodcastTCR100 | Kari Gormley: Being Yourself & The Running LifestyleHey Conscious Runners! Yes, its that time again! I’ve got another fantastic episode of The Conscious Runner podcast for you! Today Kari Gormley from the Running Lifestyle and I sit down and chat it out about things running and life. Kari and I have been trying to connect for the few months. First I had tech issues, then the holidays came, then she had tech issues. It was one challenge after another. But all the while I knew we were destined to meet.
Last week we finally connected. And you’re not going to believe this! Whil...
2017-02-1632 minThe Flourishing Experiment169: Running an Intentional LifeJonathan 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 changes, how to find your people, vitality, the power of connection, and contribution in the world. Serena Marie, RD, reveals resear...
2017-02-021h 10The Flourishing Experiment167: Finding Your Running Middle GroundEric 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 you with your habits and resolutions, or create a Flourishing experiment yourself, reach ou...
2017-01-191h 02The Flourishing Experiment166: How to Ingeniously Set Intentions and GoalsKari 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 Experiment and what she expects to gain from it. If you’d like to j...
2017-01-1249 minThe Flourishing Experiment165: Running Around the World with Dean KarnazesDean 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 big myth about the marathon distance, shares his experiences running in Wisconsin, ex...
2017-01-0551 minThe Flourishing Experiment140: Second Birthday Party for TRLSCome and “party” with Serena Marie, RD, and Kari when they answer questions about chocolate, weight loss, podcasting, and grit. You’ll hear some things never discussed on air before and a lot of giggling. Celebrate good times, come on! It’s a celebration! As Kool and the Gang sings. We’re celebrating the second birthday of The Running Lifestyle Show. Come join me and our go-to, real-food dietitian, Serena Marie, RD, when we answer listeners’ questions and reminisce about our favorites memories from these last two years. It wouldn’t be a show without Serena teaching...
2016-07-2857 minThe Flourishing Experiment139: Runners’ Top Overuse Injuries & What You Can Do with PT & Ironman Dan McConnellDan McConnell, a physical therapist, and Ironman, evaluates Kari’s gait and discusses what causes new and distance runners’ injuries. Runner of the Week, Juan Sepúlveda, shares his running journey, being a performer at Disney World, his secret place to run at Disney World, and a tip you probably don’t know about how to avoid the crowds. Serena Marie, RD, talks about all-things cherries. We’ve got a fun episode for you today (with a lot of segments taking place “on location”). Dan McConnell, a physical therapist and Ironman, explains top runners’ injuries while analyzing my gait and doi...
2016-07-2142 minThe Flourishing Experiment138: Running on Purpose with Laura NovakToday’s guest, Laura Novak, is here to share how she uses running to fuel her life as a business owner, mom, wife, and leader. Laura’s mindset, ambitions, and business acumen will show how competing with yourself really helps you live a purposeful life. You’ll hear “golden nuggets” such as “limiting yourself when competing with others,” “how not to be stuck in perfectionism,” and “doing less, better.” Serena Marie, RD, and I discuss why smoothies don’t fill up some people (including us!), bulletproof coffee, and coconut oil. Serena’s gratitude is about her living situation, and mine is arou...
2016-07-141h 03The Flourishing Experiment137: Running for Health While Taking on Fear with Anna Vocino (and Vinnie Tortorich)Kari reconnects with friends who are like a brother, a sister, and mentors all rolled into one. Anna Vocino shares how she has worked through fear, shame, and vulnerability as a voice-over professional, co-host of the Angriest Trainer podcast, comedian, and cookbook author. Vinnie Tortorich, “the other half of the Angriest Trainer podcast,” talks about how podcasting has affected his life. Serena Marie, RD, recommends nutrient-dense breakfasts. Featured Guests and Runners of the Week: Anna Vocino with a “Run By” from Vinnie Tortorich This episode is all over the place! You’re going to hear about how...
2016-07-071h 27The Flourishing Experiment136: It’s Never Too Late to Shift Gears with Comedian Dan NainanKari offers running tips to well-known comedian, Dan Nainan, who’s looking to become a runner. They also talk about how Dan cheated death recently and about his upcoming running journey. Go-to-, real-food dietitian, Serena Marie, RD, answers a listener’s question about salt and electrolytes. Kari shares some breaking news regarding the City of Brotherly Love! How do you pursue your passion and still be realistic? How do you do something you love by making a major shift in your life (whether it be your career, relationships, habits, or so on)? This week, comedian Dan Nainan runs...
2016-06-3048 minThe Flourishing Experiment135: The Bond between Mother and Daughters Running TogetherKari interviews a mother-daughter trio who ran the relay portion of the Delaware Marathon Running Festival in May 2016. They talk about the mother-daughter relationship, how running is a gift, and how we can share running with our families. They also chat about how it’s never too late to try something new, body image in regard to how to raise daughters, and being present in moments you know you’ll have for the rest of your life. Kari and Serena Marie, RD, talk about “outside grocery stores” and Serena’s and Kari’s favorite items to snag (which might surprise you...
2016-06-2354 minThe Flourishing Experiment134: 5K Post-Race Runner’s HighKari captures post-race interviews and stories with four inspirational runners after the Big Day 5K sponsored by Empowered Yoga. Kari and Serena Marie, RD, chat about Kari’s experience as a race announcer at a triathlon in Maryland, as well as protein powder recommendations. Support is so important—and we don’t mean sports bras!—when it comes to following your running dreams. From the logistics of getting ready for an early morning race or needing that pick me up at the halfway point in your race by seeing a homemade sign just for you, having your partner’...
2016-06-161h 14The Flourishing Experiment133: Running on Transcendental Meditation with Dr. Norman RosenthalFeatured Guest, psychiatrist Norman E. Rosenthal, who coined the term Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), joins Kari to talk about SAD, transcendental meditation, and mindfulness. Runner of the Week, Erica Barton shares how she went from couch potato to marathoner—all while being legally blind. Serena Marie, RD, talks about the benefits potato skins (not the appetizer!). Kari and Serena talk about parsnip chips and kettlebells in this week’s installment of Gratitude Jar. Pssst! Want to learn how to become luckier and more focused? There’s this little thing called transcendental meditation that might just blow your mind.
2016-06-091h 04The Flourishing Experiment132: Create a Super You from Your Super GenesKari hangs out with go-to, real-food dietitian, Serena Marie, RD, and physical therapist and yoga teacher, Joanne Ambrogi to gab about March’s Book Club book Super Genes: Unlock the Astonishing Power of Your DNA for Optimum Health and Well-Being. Runner of the Week, Kelly Martin, shares her experience running with her dog, Mya. Want in on a little secret? We’ve found the modern-day manual of how to live! Are you stuck with your genetic destiny and you think there’s nothing you can do about it? Or do you think we “manipula...
2016-06-021h 10The Flourishing Experiment131: YOU Define Happiness & SuccessHappy Global Running Day! The day has finally come to take inspiration from The Running Lifestyle Show and put it into action! We’ve pleased to announce the inaugural The Running Lifestyle Camp! What is The Running Lifestyle Camp? You (and only YOU) get to decide what success and happiness is to you (not what the Joneses say, but YOU) It is a fun-filled, nine-week, eighteen-session camp. We offer two live Zoom sessions per week—on Mondays (Monday Night Campfire Motivation) from 8–8:45 p.m. EST and on Fridays (Friday Afternoon “Tug of War”) from 1–1:45 p.m. EST—that wil...
2016-06-0126 minThe Flourishing Experiment130: Running After BabiesKari interviews friend, Featured Guest, and Runner of the Week, Rebecca Clark, with whom she ran the 2012 Marine Corps Marathon (first marathons for each). Kari and Rebecca share how they trained for this marathon amidst full-time jobs, family life, and friendship. Go-to, real-food dietitian, Serena Marie, RD, shares her tip on what to do when you overbuy fruits and veggies. Featured Guest and Runner of the Week: Rebecca Clark Rebecca Clark explains how she trained for her first marathon with two kids (now she has five), while working full-time as an attorney and still spending...
2016-05-261h 08The Flourishing Experiment126: Respecting Your Body Type and Mechanics: Running for the Long HaulAuthor Margaret Webb (of
Older, Faster, Stronger: What Women Runners Can Teach Us All
About Living Younger, Longer) returns to talk about race
etiquette, body image, and ways to live a healthier, longer running
lifestyle. Serena Marie, RD, and Kari fill the Gratitude Jar this
week and also talk about what stress and cortisol levels do to the
body. Serena recaps the
Eileen C. Dugan Memorial 5K that she recently ran, and Kari
updates listeners on her back injury.
Featured Guest: Author Margaret Webb
Kari and Margaret Webb, from self-titled Episode
48, converse about what’s go...
2016-04-281h 14
The Faster Than Normal Podcast: ADD | ADHD | HealthADHD Runner, Podcaster, Wife and Mom, Kari GormleyToday's guest has used her ADHD to create an award-winning podcast, a full-fledged business, and as a bonus, one that helps hundreds of people each week get in shape, learn to run, and stay happier! Kari Gormley decided a few years ago to take her love of running, (and all the benefits it gave her in managing her ADHD,) and turn it into a business - Now, she hosts The Running Lifestyle, one of the top-rated running podcasts in iTunes, and it's a must-listen - as is this episode of Faster Than Normal! As always, leave us a comment b...
2016-04-2721 minThe Flourishing Experiment125: Take Control of Your Lab Results: Why Marker Analytics Is ImportantAshley Reaver, RD, from Inside Tracker, talks about how endurance athletes monitor their biochemical and physical markers and how you can too. Go-to, real-food dietitian Serena Marie, RD, talks about blood sugar and a new product that can help monitor your blood sugar levels. She also discusses pre-prediabetes. Runner of the Week, Marla Lenox, talks about why she started running, and how her running has influenced others. She also provides a race recap of the Big Beach Marathon in Gulf Shores, AL.
Featured Guest: Ashley Reaver, RD
Ashley Reaver, RD, from Inside Tracker, works daily...
2016-04-211h 08The Flourishing Experiment124: Running and Art: Turn Your Dreams into PlansArtist Ann Rea, talks about her experiences with anxiety/depression and how running and art are therapeutic. Go-to, real-food dietitian, Serena Marie, RD, and Kari discuss the scale—how to interpret the scale’s reading, why to take body measurements to track your progress, and how to view and approach the scale healthfully. Kari also shares some of her experiences with being a former Weight Watchers facilitator and how to deal with the scale. Finally, Kari shares some information about San Francisco trail running.
Featured Guest and Runner of the Week: Ann Rea
Ann Rea firs...
2016-04-141h 24The Flourishing Experiment122: The River Runners: Twelve Inspiring Runners’ StoriesListen to a recorded Periscope broadcast with Kari and Jeff Paladina, who also comes on the show to share his running journey and why he created the running meet up in Mechanicsburg (a suburb of Harrisburg, PA) with the River Runners group. Several runners from the Fleet Feet store in Mechanicsburg are also featured, and they talk about the gift of running and some of their most memorable races and running advice. Dr. Marjorie Dejoie, MD, returns to the podcast to discuss how this winter has affected her running and her sickle cell disease. Serena Marie, RD, talks about...
2016-03-311h 19The Flourishing Experiment121: Start Something, Join Something, Be the Change for the Positive: A Follow-Up Conversation with Kim StempleFeatured guest and Runner of the Week, Kim Stemple, gives listeners an update on her health and her organization We Finish Together since her last appearance on TRLS in November and since her story went viral through Runner’s World and social media. Go-to, real-food dietitian Serena Marie, RD, talks about the importance of being mindful and having conversations during mealtimes. Kari and Serena also get deep and discuss gratitude.
Featured Guest and Runner of the Week: Kim Stemple
Kim Stemple, previously featured on “Special Mindful Monday w/Kim Stemple, Founder Of We Finish Together” (Episod...
2016-03-241h 02The Flourishing Experiment120: The Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, and Rebel: Our Four TendenciesKari and friends sit down for the February Book Club book report on Better Than Before: What I Learned About Making and Breaking Habits—to Sleep More, Quit Sugar, Procrastinate Less, and Generally Build a Happier Life by Gretchen Rubin. Serena Marie, RD, talks about how the four tendencies in Rubin’s book help drive the food choices that we make. Also, Serena Marie and Kari do a Side Stitch by Ginny headband product review.
Jabra Jiven’
Jabra, a TRLS show sponsor, is giving away a pair of Pulse earbuds in March, so sprint over to Jab...
2016-03-171h 19
Podcast Junkies - Storytelling Interviews & Conversations with Podcasters Podcasting Passionately080 Kari Gormley | The Mind, Body, and Spirit
Kari Gormley is the host of The Running Lifestyle Show. Her show
provides encouragement and inspiration to runners who aspire to be
ultra-marathoners. Kari talks to me about her time in Sweden and
the culture shock she experienced while she was there. She also
talks on some of the valuable lessons she learned when she traveled
the world for six months. Find out about Kari’s story and more in
today’s episode.
Show Highlights
06:45 – It was hard for Kari to
start her podcast.
07:30 – What Kari learned through
starting a podcast is that it’s okay to be vuln...
2016-03-071h 17The Flourishing Experiment116: How Aqua Running Can Make You a Stronger Runner and How to Shake Yo’ Sugar HabitAqua fitness professional and Runner of the Week, Connie Lagerhausen, chats with show host Kari Gormley about how aqua running can benefit injured and healthy runners alike. Serena, Marie, RD, talks about shaking yo’ sugar habits, and Kari and Serena give updates on how their running is going this winter.
Runner of the Week: Connie Lagerhausen
Aqua fitness professional, Connie Lagerhausen, explains what aqua running is, some of the misconceptions surrounding it, and different equipment options.
Has been teaching aqua fitness for over three decades
Is certified with the Aquatic Exercise Association
Explores how wa...
2016-02-181h 09The Flourishing Experiment115: Meb Keflezighi’s Journey to His 2016 Rio Olympic DreamsKari re-runs (get it?) her interview with Meb Keflezighi from July 2015, announces the ElliptiGO® ARC, and. goes fan-girl crazy over elite runners like Adrianna Nelson and Luke Puskedra. Serena Marie, RD, illustrates the science behind gluten-free diets.
Febru-Jabr-ary
Jabra, a sponsor of TRLS, is giving away a FREE set of Jabra Pulse earbuds in February! To enter to win, head on over to Jabra.com/TRL and sign up for the TRLS e-mail list at therunninglifestyle.com/join. Don’t forget that February’s winner will also receive an exclusive Skype call with Kari. Kari loves...
2016-02-111h 10The Flourishing Experiment114: Feel the Love with Life Coach Caroline Large, Christine Schwindt, and Serena Marie, RDCertified Life and Transition Coach, Caroline Large, stops by to chat about relationships (how to find your mate, spice things up, and love yourself). Runner of the Week Christine Schwindt talks about the TMC Sunrise at Old Tucson Trail Run 4M & 1M Walk/Run, and Serena Marie, RD, offers some healthier Valentine’s Day recipe options and love-related activities that you and your sweetie can do together.
Caroline Large
Caroline Large of A La Carte Coaching shares how to find ourselves more and how to build our relationships.
Explains what a life coach is an...
2016-02-0455 minThe Flourishing Experiment112: Running a Different Way with Running Form Expert Jae GruenkeRunning technique expert, Jae Gruenke of The Balanced Runner™, lists the top two habits of bad running form (Hint: look at your hips and gait), return Runner of the Week, Jackie Thomas, talks about how she found TRLS and how running has changed her life, Mike Clarke, founder of the Big Beach Marathon, previews race course nutrition, and Serena Marie, RD, talks about a popular New Year’s Resolution—to cut out diet soda—and gives some no-calorie and low-calorie healthy drink options. Kari also gives shout outs and housekeeping tidbits at the end of the episode.
Jae Grue...
2016-01-211h 24The Flourishing Experiment111: Angela Tortorice’s Favorite Seasonal Race PicksAngela Tortorice, Marathon Maniac Hall of Famer (2014), who has run over 500 marathons or longer, joins Kari to chat about how to select races, how to travel to races, how to run multiple races in one weekend, and much more. Kari and Serena share their race suggestions, and Serena answers a Periscope question about when to ideally eat carbs.
Jabra Love Jabra’s line of wireless sport earbuds, which include the Sport Coach and the Sport Pulse, are a must-have for any runner. The Sport Pulse has a built-in heart rate monitor, and the Sport Coach offers intelligent au...
2016-01-141h 08The Flourishing Experiment110: The Great Foodie Trend Recap of ‘15 & What to Eat in 2016Kari unveils the new show sponsor—Jabra and their versatile wireless earbuds. Go-to real food dietician, Serena Marie, RD, talks about nutrition trends in 2015 and what must-eat foods you shouldn’t miss in 2016. Kari and Serena talk about their 2016 mantras, and Kari shares a Runner of the Week “LoveMail” from rock star runner Dale from Canada. The latest Book Club books are unveiled, as well as a new Runner of the Week sponsor. And Mike Clarke of the Big Beach Marathon returns to entice us with some Alabama shopping opps.
Happy 2016, TRLS sisters and brothers!
We want...
2016-01-071h 19The Flourishing Experiment109: Gear Up for 2016: Wake Up Early, Work Out, & Start Your Day RightPodcaster and author Jeff Sanders tells us how you can get your day off to a great start, Runner of the Week, Becky Fedora Clayton chats about her first marathon experience and how to fit training into a busy lifestyle, and Serena Marie, MD talks about how to squeeze Vitamin A into your diet to combat dry skin.
Jeff Sanders
Host of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast, Jeff Sanders, discusses his book, The 5 AM Miracle: Dominate Your Day Before Breakfast with Kari and how it relates to running:
Learn about his five key points to live your...
2015-12-311h 09The Flourishing Experiment107: Six-Time Marathoner Jeff Zidell Revels in His BQOn this week’s episode, Kari interviews Jeff Zidell, Senior Vice President at Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, father of two teenage daughters, and Chicago lover (the city, not the play!). He chats with Kari about the Chicago Area Runners Association, what he thinks about pace groups, and about his BQ experience. Also, find out why Serena is happy about being injured and why Kari and Serena are so excited to try Sparkle Skirts. Runner of the Week, who happens to be the one and only Jeff Zidell, stops by again to discuss his second marathon in four weeks’ time and...
2015-12-171h 20The Flourishing Experiment106: Holiday Indulgence or Actual Addiction? Plus Top Protein Powders for SmoothiesThe holiday season can actually be a depressive time of year for some—whether family stirs up anxiety or it’s the anniversary of someone’s passing—so often we want to mask the pain or uncomfortable feelings in some way. Kari Gormley and beloved, repeat guest Ellen Rohr dive deep into the topic of addiction. Ellen describes how there can be a fine line between addiction and obsession and how running can become a potentially dangerous addiction. But she suggests that by managing our body chemistry through what we eat and through running, we can take a healthier approach...
2015-12-101h 35The Flourishing Experiment105: 2015 TRLS Runners’ Gift Guide and How to Zap Holiday Sugar Cravings with ChocolateKari Gormley and Serena Marie, RD run through their 2015 holiday gift-giving top picks for runners, including clothing, shoes, recovery products, running equipment, books, stocking stuffers, and more. Runner of the Week, Jennifer Lockram, chats about her work-life-running balance and how to add distance to your runs. Founder Mike Clarke of the Big Beach Marathon and Half Marathon in Gulf Shores, AL offers travel tips to the race and gives some must-have information about entering a giveaway for beachfront accommodations for the big day. Finally, Serena Marie, RD dishes about what type of chocolate to choose to zap your sugar...
2015-12-031h 23The Flourishing Experiment100: Special 100th Episode w/ Dean Karnazes, Peter Shankman, Serena Marie, RD, & William GormleyJoin my “cousin” Dean Karnazes, “ADHD brother” Peter Shankman, “sister from another mister", Serena Marie, RD, and son William Gormley when we celebrate 100 episodes of The Running Lifestyle Show. We’re doing something different here, and I become (or at least try to be) the one interviewed by Dean Karnazes and Peter Shankman. Serena and I talk about how much joy the podcast has brought into our lives and William shares his running story.
Here’s what goes down on Episode 100:
William Gormley
Why he is the Big Kahuna
Why he wanted to be on the 100th Ep...
2015-11-051h 29The Flourishing Experiment98: Chi Marathon Recap w/ Jeff Galloway & Team TRLSWe’re talking with team members of The Running Lifestyle Show (TRLS) for Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) at the Chicago Marathon. Hear from first-time marathoners, Minh Chien, and Todd Miller, about their respective runs. Liz Whitteberry shares her thoughts about running her first big-city marathon in addition to running with and "coaching" Todd Miller on the course. Serena recaps her exciting race where she did indeed, PR! Our friend and team member, Foti Panagakos, talks about his experience where he, too, PR'd! Coach Jeff Galloway checks in with me, Kari Gormley, and offers advice on recovery and gearing up for the...
2015-10-221h 46The Flourishing Experiment97: Top 4 Tips on How to Run the NYC MarathonRunar Gundersen has run the NYC Marathon 36 times and is the unofficial mayor of the race, even though he is from Norway. He shares common mistakes and what you can do to avoid them. Serena Marie, RD, busts food myths around bread and canola oil. She shares what upsets her (or you could say ticks her off) when it comes to carbohydrate recommendations for people with Type 2 Diabetes. To find out the top 11 Strategies to Live the Running Lifestyle, please click HERE.
Why Runar has run the NYC Marathon
Why take the ferry from Manhattan to Staten Island...
2015-10-151h 02The Flourishing Experiment96: Jeff Galloway’s Pre-Marathon Pep TalkRun with Serena Marie, RD, and me at therunninglifestyle.com/my262. Jeff Galloway comes on to discuss my recent 26-mile run and the lessons learned during it. Jeff reveals the times I should use when running in Chicago and specifically, how to run the Galloway Method at the marathon (this may surprise you). We talk about all the tricks the mind plays on a runner when taking on the marathon, for example. Let’s just say I share many of the jitters that are common for marathoners.
Why Jeff had me run 26 miles before running a marathon
What is...
2015-10-0853 minThe Flourishing Experiment95: Big Race Prep & Carb LoadingSerena Marie, RD, and I share all of our tips, tricks, and ideas when it comes to what to pack, take, do before, after and during your big race. Serena Marie, RD, clarifies what the research says when it comes to carb loading for women and men. We also discuss what is the biggest predictor of performance.
Top Recommendations:
Get clothes from Goodwill that you can toss at the starting line to avoid being cold
Take everything you can on the plane
WEAR YOUR RUNNING SHOES ON THE PLANE
Send “stuff” to hotel as a plan B
Buy...
2015-10-0740 minThe Flourishing Experiment94: 7 Stories of Taking on the Marathon DistanceJoin the Running Lifestyle Show Team for Action for Healthy Kids and hear the motivational stories of why these inspiring individuals are running the Chicago and/or NYC Marathons. You'll hear from first-time marathon runners Minh Chien, Todd Miller, and Melanie Curtis, along with seasoned marathoners Liz Whitteberry, Foti Panagakos, Serena Marie RD, and me. (Did I just say that Serena Marie, RD and I are seasoned after running three marathons?!) Who knows, after you hear the stories these runners share, maybe you'll be putting a marathon on your calendar for 2016!
Why Minh chose Chicago over the Seattle Rock...
2015-10-011h 11The Flourishing Experiment91: The 5 R’s at Disney – Running, Resorts, Races, Restaurants, & Rides
Calling all fans of Disney, Running, or Inquiring Minds about how much protein to eat. We have the episode for you. You’ll hear all about the MAJOR pixie dust my son William received at Typhoon Lagoon, the best places to run at Disney World, where to eat at DW, what rides you must ride, and the resorts my husband Robert and I recommend. Becky Kotsifas is back to tell us about her third half marathon this year at Disney, the Disneyland Half Marathon, and compares it to other runDisney races she has run. Serena Marie...
2015-09-171h 15The Flourishing Experiment90: Running for 42 years with Ellen Rohr (2/2)Ellen Rohr, a business coach and motivational speaker, who was the featured guest and Runner of the Week last week, comes back on the show to share more stories of how running has impacted her life in so many positive ways. Ellen and I discussed:
Why she loves using a metronome and how its helped her hips
How running is the river that threads her best friend and her together
How being in pain running her last marathon was one of her favorite marathons
How confidence comes from doing things for a long time
What a race/event...
2015-09-101h 07The Flourishing Experiment87: Jeff Galloway Runs By & Coaches KariTraining for Chicago and NYC Marathons, discussion about the Marine Corp Marathon and Action for Healthy Kids with Runner of the Week, Tom Kreider, and Serena and I talk about marathon training and what is the ideal choice when eating bread is what is in store for today. If you want to make sure you don’t miss a single update from The Running Lifestyle Show, please head over to www.therunninglifestyle.com/join and find out the 11 Strategies to Create a Running Lifestyle.
Jeff calms me down when I am freaking out “on air” about running a 20 mi...
2015-08-201h 18The Flourishing Experiment83: Part 1/2 The Evolving Olympic RunnerVicki Huber Rudawsky, a 2 Time track Olympian shares with us how she used visualization skills, cleaning up her diet, sleeping more, listening to her body and two run in the 88 and 96 Olympics. What’s especially inspiring about Vicki’s story is she had a young child at home when she qualified for the 96 Olympics. We specifically discuss:
Transitioning from a high school athlete to a collegiate athlete
What she did after her freshman year in college to be the best she could be
How changing her mindset was “huge”
Why it’s quality and not quantity
How we evolve as ru...
2015-07-231h 25The Flourishing Experiment82: How To Cross Train on Vacation with Robert GormleyFind out how to mix vacation with exercise when my husband, Robert Gormley, and I talk about different vacations we’ve taken around the world. John Bell, our Runner of the Week, has completed over 100 marathons around the world and discusses some of his favorite races. Some of the races discussed are Paris, London, Great Wall, and New York City. John shares his top tip for how to recover from a marathon when on a trip. Serena Marie, RD, talks about whether or not orange juice is a great choice. We also have an update on our training for th...
2015-07-161h 24The Flourishing Experiment76: Your Priorities and RunningHow to align your values to running is what we have in store for you when Brett Gajda, of Where There’s Smoke Podcast, comes on the show. Brett, who is also our Runner of the Week, discusses:
· Why he is immersed in self development
· How he defines who/what a runner is (it’s surprising)
· Why we do what we do
· How our perspectives are different based on how we grew up
· His challenges with injuries
· What two things you need to have to change a behavior
· How mustard changed his mindset...
2015-06-111h 08
ADHD reWired28 | A Running Lifestyle | Interview with podcaster Kari GormeyA balanced lifestyle for the long run... Kari Gormley is a fellow podcaster, mom, runner and she has ADHD Kari was diagnosed with ADHD 3 months ago. We discuss our Red Zone and Green Zone and the importance and challenge of outsourcing. She gives running tips. Don't worry, Kari is a mid to a back-of the pack runner. See the full show notes at Also, I was interviewed on Kari's Podcast which was released on the same day as this episode. Go check it out in iTunes or Stitcher. Check out her show at
2014-09-1542 min
ADHD reWired28 | A Running Lifestyle | Interview with podcaster Kari GormeyA balanced lifestyle for the long run... Kari Gormley is a fellow podcaster, mom, runner and she has ADHD Kari was diagnosed with ADHD 3 months ago. We discuss our Red Zone and Green Zone and the importance and challenge of outsourcing. She gives running tips. Don't worry, Kari is a mid to a back-of the pack runner. See the full show notes at Also, I was interviewed on Kari's Podcast which was released on the same day as this episode. Go check it out in iTunes or Stitcher. Check out her show at
2014-09-1542 minThe Flourishing Experiment24: What Happy People Do: Kari GormleyKari discusses Jeff Haden’s article "7 Things Happy People Do" and how running is integrated with happiness. Serena Marie RD comes on the show and reveals the Food of the week and why garlic is a great herb to eat. Kari and Serena share many recipes of cooking with garlic.The Running Lifestyle also launches its first Monthly Challenge which is (drum roll please):Write down 3 things you are grateful for 5 times a week. Being grateful for the small things is something happy people do.I’d love to hear what you are grate...
2014-09-0538 minThe Flourishing Experiment21: Power of Connection and Collard GreensSerena Marie, RD joins Kari to talk about collard greens and why they are so good for us. In addition, Kari chats one-on-one about how connection and intention go together and how this led to Kari meeting her husband.
2014-08-2924 minThe Flourishing Experiment18: Kari on The Power of Intention, Food on FridaySerena Marie RD and Kari discuss how beets are one of the healthiest foods and why they’re great for runners. In addition, Kari discusses the power of intention and relates it to what Joanne Ambrogi and Jeff Sanders said in their episodes.Beets are great because they have a nitrate count. This is good for us because nitric oxide helps us runners run longer and with out feeling tired. Nitric Oxide is best if consumed frequently. Other sources are nitric oxide are dark green leafy vegetables, spirulina algae and cherries.Serena likes to have beets...
2014-08-2227 min