Powerful Life Lessons I've Learned From Distance Running - Episode 27

10/25/23 • 20 min

Resilient & Thriving Podcast with Coach Kirsten

Today’s episode is a fun reflection on things I’ve learned while distance running. If you know my story, I was able to bounce back from Fibromyalgia, extreme fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, poor gut health, stress, and past pains and traumas from being unable to walk around the block to running long distances and bounding with energy. Amazing, right?

Whenever I run, I get inspired by both the challenges I face and the joys. I have ample time to reflect, think, and process. And I often write little “life lessons” after I run, so I thought it would be fun to share those in a podcast.

Running is something I actually used to hate. I know many people that say they just don’t enjoy it. And if that’s you, I have many thoughts (It is possible to enjoy it with the right coach)

This podcast is not about inspiring you to run ... it’s about inspiring you to LIVE.

There are a lot of parallels about coming through challenges, setting goals, and staying in our own lane that running inspires.

My journey in running has taught me a lot about life. It’s one of the things I love about running:

No matter what you put your mind to, when you do, you’ll face ups and downs, you’ll face challenges, but when you set a goal in front of you and press into it, incredible things happen along the way.

As Nelson Mandela said: "Running taught me valuable lessons. In cross-country competition, training counted more than intrinsic ability, and I could compensate for a lack of natural aptitude with diligence and discipline. I applied this in everything I did."

When you can truly ENJOY the JOURNEY along the way toward a goal, that’s where you find your breakthrough. Not in the end result.

I hope you enjoy!

Thanks for listening! Leave a comment if you've been enjoying it. Check out more resources at CoachKirsten.com

Running is something I actually used to hate. I know many people that say they just don’t enjoy it. And if that’s you, I have many thoughts (It is possible to enjoy it with the right coach)

This podcast is not about inspiring you to run ... it’s about inspiring you to LIVE.

There are a lot of parallels about coming through challenges, setting goals, and staying in our own lane that running inspires.

My journey in running has taught me a lot about life. It’s one of the things I love about running:

When you can truly ENJOY the JOURNEY along the way toward a goal, that’s where you find your breakthrough. Not in the end result.

I hope you enjoy!

Thanks for listening! Leave a comment if you've been enjoying it. Check out more resources at CoachKirsten.com

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3 Secrets Hacks to Teach Yourself to Crave Healthy Foods - Episode 26

Here we wrap up our mini series on cravings. This time, we're focusing on how to SHIFT your focus to actually crave healthier foods. It IS possible! We just have to know how to work with our mind, body, and lifestyle.
If you’re going to beat the odds, you may need to rewire your brain so you crave greens more than the processed, sugary foods. Each time you choose healthier foods, you’re strengthening your desire for them. Take a look at these suggestions for changing the way you think and eat.
Imagine looking forward to a bowl of beets with the same enthusiasm you usually reserve for double-fudge brownies. Some simple mental training, along with adjusting a few lifestyle habits, will have you craving food that’s good for you.
AND imagine what this can do FOR you when you're on the other side! Less inflammation, less fatigue, more energy, clarity of thought, hope, weight loss, greater resilience, and more.

Enjoy!

Thanks for listening! Leave a comment if you've been enjoying it. Check out more resources at CoachKirsten.com

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3 Mindful Techniques to Reduce Stress & Increase Energy - Episode 28

Maybe you relate: It's during the middle of the workday and you're tired. The day has been overwhelming, stressful and nothing seems to be going quite right. Or perhaps it's the end of the day when you have "more" you need to do, but are just done and tired.

You have 2 choices:
On these types of days, you could grab another coffee or tune-out and become not as productive.

OR you could practice resilience and recovery techniques that actually help you transform from the INSIDE out.

It's time to refocus, reset and reenergize.

These a activities help bring down stress, build resilience, and increase your energy levels.
They are great for refocusing and making you and your day more productive and inviting healing into your body and your life so that you can truly thrive.

We also talk about the 6 pillars where we want to build resilience to stress so we can thrive:

Physical
Mental
Emotional
Existential/Spiritual
Social
Environmental

The Three Techniques

You will learn about 3 powerful techniques that will not only help you recover from any stressors, but will help your nervous system shift, help your body release any tension, help your mind, and bring healing into your body and emotions. As you do these on a regular basis, you'll notice your clarity of thought, ability to bounce back, and energy levels increase.

You'll observe an object, your breath, and then your body (details in the recording).

Bringing your attention and awareness to each part brings relaxation and you into the present moment.

Shifting regularly from your SNS (Sympathetic Nervous System) to your PNS (Parasympathetic Nervous System) takes you regularly from the cycles of depletion into cycles of healing and rejuvenation.

I hope you enjoy!

Thanks for listening! Leave a comment if you've been enjoying it. Check out more resources at CoachKirsten.com