Month: October 2022

The Dear Mark Project Podcast with Maria

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Maria, the host of The Dear Mark Project Podcast, invited me on to talk about how social media can negatively impact our body image. Most importantly, I talk about how you can improve your relationship with it. I'm a professional mental health counselor, specializing in treating anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders, so body image is … Continue reading The Dear Mark Project Podcast with Maria →

Using the Ultra Recovery Massage Gun Post Ultramarathon

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Endurance Athlete, Endurance Runner, Fun, Marathon Training, Massage Gun, Review, Running Gear, Self-Care, Training and Fitness, Triathlon Training, Ultra Recovery, Ultra Recovery Massage Gun, Ultramarathon Preparation, Uncategorized, Wellness

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Self-Care Assessment for Athletes

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Mental Health, Coping with Distress, Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Runner, Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Injured Athlete, Injured Runner, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Recovery, Rest, Self-Care, Training and Fitness, Uncategorized, Wellness

https://youtu.be/PJhNCtXbSpQ Subscribe to my channel for mindset and mental wellness tips Use this assessment to check-in with yourself to see how you’re doing with self-care. As people who highly identify as runners or athletes, we lean towards thinking about our self-care in main categories, such as, physical exercise, nutrition, and sleep. We miss a few … Continue reading Self-Care Assessment for Athletes →