Running for Mental Health, an interview with Kjersti Nelson

The Mental Mile

In this episode Kristi interviews co-host Kjersti (Marriage and Family Therapist and Run Coach) about how she got started with running and evolved her run practice into a therapy modality/intervention. Kjersti covers her own run story, info about running as a treatment element for mild to moderate depression and anxiety, as well as using running and nature in a mindfulness practice.

Mentioned in this episode:

• William Pullen, Founder of Dynamic Running Therapy: https://williampullenpsychotherapist.com
• Star Vista a community mental health organization in the San Francisco Bay Area: https://star-vista.org
• The YMCA: https://ymca360.org
• The Daily Method: https://thedaileymethod.com
• The book 'The Joy of Movement' and author Kelly McGonigal: http://kellymcgonigal.com
• Emily Doliner, friend and graphic artist: https://emilydoliner.com/local-florals
• BJ Fogg: https://www.bjfogg.com
• Kjersti's book 'Running for Mental Health, A How-To Guide": https://www.kjerstinelson.com/shop

To learn more about Kjersti you can find her at...

• website: www.kjerstinelson.com
• instagram: @kjersti_running_therapy
• book: on amazon or www.kjerstinelson.com/shop
• Here!! on The Mental Mile Podcast, The Mental Mile website www.thementalmile.com, and instagram @thementalmile

In this episode Kristi's self-care [community-care] suggested practice: "the donut tour", try out a new restaurant/donut shop and buy some for you and a friend!

Kjersti's self-care [couple-care] suggested practice: Stay-At-Home date night. Put the kids to bed, order a nice dinner, watch a new-to-you movie!

Shop Our Books: Kjersti's book Running for Mental Health + Kristi's eBook Self-Care Inspiration for Busy Parents

Connect on Instagram: @thementalmile @parentselfcare@kjersti_running_therapy