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Ep 21: Am I An Athlete? Mar 09, 2017

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What makes someone an athlete?

That's what we're talking about because calling myself an athlete is something I've struggled with since day 1. From feeling "slow" to not feeling like I looked like an athlete, I've come up with every excuse in the book to keep myself from accepting that I am in fact an athlete. So let's talk about why I struggle to assume the identity of an athlete.

Thoughts? What do you think makes someone an athlete? Let me know in the comments below! And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the Run, Selfie, Repeat podcast on iTunes or Google Play if you haven't already (insert salsa dancing emoji here).

Ep 20: What Is Success Mar 08, 2017

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How do you define success? Is it monetary? Something that can be measured by your societal status? Or, to steal from the musical Rent, can it be measured in moments and love? Next week, I move back to New York City and if I'm being honest, I'm anxious about the move. New York City is a really tough place to live and after last year, I thought I was done with being chewed up and spit out.

Let me know how you define success in the comments below! And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the Run, Selfie, Repeat podcast on iTunes or Google Play if you haven't already!

Ep 19: Online Shaming and Compassion Mar 07, 2017

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Online bullying and shaming is something I've lived with for the better part of the past 4 years I've spent building Run, Selfie, Repeat but my first experience with it shaped how I view online bullying and shaming for the rest of my life. Today, I'm all about advocating for compassion because regardless of how inexcusable someone's mistakes may be, I don't condone the schadenfreude that surrounds online witch hunts.

I'm serious when I say that I'd love to hear your thoughts on the subject. What are your thoughts on the lack of compassion in online comments and message boards? What can we do to make a change?

If you haven't already, take a second to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or Google Play and, if you're feeling extra generous, I would be beside myself with gratitude if you would give it a 5 star review.

Ep 18: Chasing Impossible Goals with Dr. Bob Mar 04, 2017

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I started chasing my impossible goal to qualify for the Boston Marathon (BQ) in April 2016. In order to qualify, I had to take myself and training seriously in order to take my personal best time from 3 hours and 59 minutes down to 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Ever wonder what it would be like if an amateur runner had the help of a sports psychologist? Meet Dr. Bob! The former head of Sports Psychology at UCLA and a licensed psychologist, Dr. Bob has helped me battle some of my toughest mental battles. Today, he's checking in with me as I approach my second Boston Marathon qualifying attempt.

Ep 17: Your Weight Doesn't Define You Mar 03, 2017

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For so many who struggle with their weight or feel insecure about their weight, it's hard not to let your weight define who you are. Here's the thing, your weight doesn't define you. It isn't your entire story, it's just a chapter or single book in the series that is your life.

Episode 16: No More Before And After Photos Feb 28, 2017

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My issue with 'Before and After' photos is that they place the before photos in a context that implies that it's unacceptable to look like what we look like in our after photos. Newsflash: If you're on a weight loss journey, it doesn't matter how much weight you lose because if you fail to work on a positive body image, you're in for a rude awakening when you look in the mirror and feel inadequate when you reach your goal.

I'm all for advocating for working towards the strongest version of yourself possible, but when we compare before and after photos, we're implying that there is something implicitly wrong or unattractive about our before selves. And it needs to stop.

Ep 15: My Grief Feb 25, 2017

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Loss and the grief that follows it is unimaginable. It's this awful club that none of us really want to belong to. But even though our pain and grief may manifest itself differently, we all know what it's like to have someone taken from us. It's unfair. But it's a huge part of who I am because when I lost my brother, I lost a piece of myself.

There's nothing I wouldn't give to have my brother back. It took a long time for my anger to turn into gratitude, but with time and patience, my grief changed the way I see the world and live my life. And honestly, running is a lot like grief. Neither ever gets easier. You just get stronger. And with time, you learn to live with the pain.

Ep 14: Rejection and Embracing No Feb 24, 2017

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Let's talk about my arch nemesis, rejection. I think rejection isn't a death sentence, I think it's just a reminder to work your patience muscle and keep fighting. Sometimes no does mean no but more often than not, no just means not right now. But because our relationship to rejection, failure, and no is built on sand, we crumble and fall apart whenever it happens.

Ep 13: Stop Saying I'll Start Tomorrow Feb 23, 2017

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Stuck in the vicious, "I'll start tomorrow" cycle?

I get it. I spent most of my life in it. I used to pray that I'd wake up motivated. Here's the thing, it's not just about how badly you want to make a change, sometimes life gets in the way! You're busy! Between work, family, friends, significant others, fur babies, and general life obligations, squeezing in a miserable 30 minute gym session or run can feel impossible. That's why it's all about getting active in ways that empower you.

Let's talk about saying yes to yourself and making a change once and for all.

EP 12: Authenticity and Our Need To Be Liked Feb 22, 2017

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Authenticity is a buzzy word that people LOVE to throw around. But it's hard to be authentic when we live in a hypercritical social media obsessed world where "likes" have created a new form of status and success. Figuring out who I was and giving myself permission to be "unlikable" took a hell of a lot of time. And social media hasn't made that quest any easier. But let's talk about authenticity and our quest for "likes".

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