{"podcast":{"title":"Running Strong Mind-Body Connection","slug":"running-strong-mind-body-connection-7028452","podcast_index_feed_id":7028452,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/516928/rss","website_url":"https://www.runningstrongmindbodyconnectionpodcast.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/2/4/6/a/246a11b4082b606fe55e3c100dce7605/RunningStrong_5.png","author":"Karen Bonnett-Natraj","episode_count":103,"summary":"Uncover the inspiring stories of amateur athletes and their running adventures. Learn about the vital mind-body connection and its impact on sports and daily life. Join us for insights and tips to boost your mental fitness Tune in, get inspired, and run strong!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-18T02:21:47.705539+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/running-strong-mind-body-connection-7028452"},"episode":{"title":"Stop Waiting For Motivation To Run!","slug":"stop-waiting-for-motivation-to-run","published_at":"2026-07-17T15:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/running-strong-mind-body-connection-7028452/stop-waiting-for-motivation-to-run","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/running-strong-mind-body-connection-7028452","url":"https://857f34fe-5018-4c47-93a9-f1bfebc210ad.libsyn.com/stop-waiting-for-motivation-to-run","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/857f34fe-5018-4c47-93a9-f1bfebc210ad/Chris_Thornley.mp3?dest-id=4435463","summary":"#running #mindbodyconnection #mentalfitness Running for Mental Health can help you rebuild confidence, reduce stress, and reconnect with yourself. After conversations with runners who have transformed their lives through endurance and adventure, this free episode helps you discover a healthier mindset without pressure or complicated training plans. Running Strong Mind-Body Connection: Explores how beginners can use running, nature, and mindful movement to improve mental wellbeing, build resilience, and take the first step toward becoming a stronger version of themselves. If you want practical mental fitness strategies you can start today! Join the free training here: https://thementalfitnessedge.com/webinar-registration-4695 If you want inspiration from runners who embrace adventure, resilience, and personal growth, keep watching the podcast. Welcome to the Running Strong Mind-Body Connection Podcast, where runners explore the connection between movement, mindset, and personal growth. Host Karen Bonnet-Natraj has spent years helping runners understand that running is not only about distance or speed, but also about building confidence and mental strength. In this episode, Karen speaks with Chris Thornley, owner of Squirrel's Nut Butter, a company founded from a simple natural skin-care solution that grew into a trusted product used by runners in more than 25 countries. Chris shares his journey from a forestry background to building a business connected to the trail running community. Chris discusses decades of exploring trails, completing major endurance challenges, and how stepping into the unknown can strengthen your mind. His experience with solo adventures, ultra running communities, and personal growth highlights how running can become a practice for resilience an…","meta_description":"#running #mindbodyconnection #mentalfitness Running for Mental Health can help you rebuild confidence, reduce stress, and reconnect with yourself. After c…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2064,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/running-strong-mind-body-connection-7028452/episodes/stop-waiting-for-motivation-to-run/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/running-strong-mind-body-connection-7028452/stop-waiting-for-motivation-to-run.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}