Anyone looking for more reasons to run—or who wants more joy and connections in life—should listen to this episode. Guests Robert Waldinger, M.D., a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School + co-author of The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness, and Stephanie Diamond, a mom who formed deep friendships through running, join hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin to share:
-how strong of a stressor loneliness is;
-the power of casual interactions;
-why group runs and running retreats serve introverts well;
-how a running group saved one mom whose spouse was stationed overseas; and,
-the benefits of running-related social media.
Before Dr. Waldinger joins around 6:05, empty-nester, single-mom Amanda shares how her posse of running pals alleviates her loneliness.
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#291: Setting Realistic New Year Fitness Resolutions
#290: Striving for Big Goals!
#289: Inaugural Winter Reading Podcast
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#288: Weight Loss Versus Training for Performance Goals
#287: Be Seen, Be Alert: Running Safety
#286: Mindful Running with Author Mackenzie Havey
#285: Running and Fertility
#284: Dietitian Discusses Nutrition for Runners
#283: 100-Mile Mommas Running for a Good Cause
#282: Real Moms Run Milestone Races
#281: A Conversation with Pregnant Pro Runner Alysia Montaño
#280: A Sarah + Dimity Catch-up Chat
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#278: Live from the Run + Refresh Retreat - "Run...Run...Do Tell Me!"
#277: How to Get Back in the Running Groove
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