Running on Spite
By Arielle McSwain
Categories: Health & Fitness, Mental Health
Running on Spite shifts the narrative around mental health and vulnerability Hosted by national radio talent Arielle, this audio series takes us out of the polished studio and through real-time, post-exercise reflections recorded on location. I was diagnosed with Persistent Depressive Disorder and running is one of the ways I manage my symptoms.
7 episodes indexed on PodSearch.
Recent episodes
- You Don't Have to Stay There
A hard, hot, exhausted run, and the playlist that helped me come back down. In this episode I talk about using music to regulate my nervous system, and the line I keep coming back to: it’s okay not to be okay, but you don’t have to stay there.This week’s try-it: build your own “come down”…
- When In Doubt Don't Perform
No lesson this week. Just honesty. A week of anxiety, a run that didn’t fix it, and the pressure to perform even when I’ve got nothing. If you’re in a low place too, you’re not alone, and you don’t owe anyone a performance.Topics: depression, anxiety, persistent depressive disorder, perfectionism…
- It's Therapeutic Not Therapy
I got on the treadmill to run off a week of anxiety, missed meds, and hurricane stress, and I couldn’t do it. In this short, unfiltered episode, I talk about what happens when your go-to coping tool doesn’t work, and why running is therapeutic but it isn’t the therapy.What I’m trying instead:Say…
- It Was Never About the Shoes
I left my running shoes at home this morning, and it almost took me out. In this short episode, I talk about living with persistent depressive disorder and why the smallest inconvenience can feel huge when your baseline is already overwhelmed. It’s not that you’re “too sensitive.” You’re already…
- I Think I Understand Now
Maybe I don't just run to cope with depression. One of last weeks runs actually turned into a life lesson. I think I have it together better than I give myself credit.....
- Sometimes You have to Slow Down
Hey I'm Arielle and I was diagnosed with Persistent Depressive Disorder. One thing I've become aware of is slowing down helps to relive the pressure and some of my symptoms.
- Allow Me to Introduce Myself
Hey, I'm Arielle. I was diagnosed with Persistent Depressive Disorder and running is one of the ways I manage my symptoms. Multiple times a week I run and keep a audio diary of my thoughts during this running meditation. Listening makes you my friend :).....
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