Running On Om

“What am I actually aligning myself with? What am I actually devoted to in this breath? Is it kindness? Is it a sense of healing? Is it a wakefulness from the inside out? Is it compassion toward myself or others?” In this episode, Janet Stone, yoga teacher, environmental advocate, and chanting artist, discusses what it means to live a life of devotion. Janet reflects on how she first came to her yoga mat as a release from her work in the Los Angeles film and TV production industry for 11 years. She recounts her path to becoming a yoga teacher and explains how she balances her yoga practice with motherhood. Janet shares the inspiration behind her chanting album, “Echoes of Devotion” with DJ Drez. Lastly, Janet reflects on upcoming projects, an album, and trainings. How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Donate on Patreon: www.patreon.com/runningonom 2. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 3. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“I love having an opportunity to be new at something again. To be at that spot where you can make huge gains and you don’t know whether you should feel good or bad about something yet, you just kinda go do it and you judge yourself on how hard you worked and what kind of story you get out of it.” Ask Lauren Fleshman is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Lauren Fleshman, professional runner, coach, mother, business owner, and writer, answers listeners questions on all things that pop up when living an athletic life— motivation, injuries, relationship issues, nutrition, body image, you name it. In this episode, Lauren answers listeners questions on the following topics: - How to make the transition and find the motivation to return back to consistent training after a long break - Coaching advice on fostering a balanced team culture for middle school and high school runners - Reflections from Lauren on her father - Insight on the decision to pursue professional running post collegiately - The impact of life stress on endurance training - How to cultivate courage to face your fears Writing Prompts Lauren shared from Marianne Elliott:: 1. Set a 2-minute timer and create a list of “9 things I want to write about” (keep writing down bullet points even if it is past #9 until the timer is up) 2. Set a 2-minute timer and create a list of “9 things I will never write about” 3. Set a 2-minute timer and create a list of “9 things I am done writing about” 4. Set a 5-minute timer and write about one of your bullet points How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Donate on Patreon: www.patreon.com/runningonom 2. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 3. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“With running and workouts there are many different ways to reach your goal and you just have to figure out what that is for you.” In this episode, Magda Boulet, professional ultra runner, Olympian, and head of Innovation & Product Development at GU Energy Labs, discusses how to believe in yourself with confidence and joy. Magda reflects on leaving her home in Poland as a teenager and discovering a love for running at the end of high school. She recounts how she navigated the uncertainty of post collegiate running and the lessons she learned from Jack Daniels, her longtime coach. Magda opens up about the challenges she faced as a new mother when training for the 2008 Olympics. She explains why she choose to transition from road and track racing to ultra trail distances. Lastly, Magda previews her race calendar, including her goals for 2016 Western States 100. How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Donate on Patreon: www.patreon.com/runningonom 2. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 3. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“Sometimes, often times, the solution to a problem is easy if I am willing to be honest with myself about what’s actually holding me back.” - Nicole Antoinette Real Talk Reflections is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Nicole Antoinette and I have honest, real talk on what it means to reflect, review, own your goals, and commit to your life. We dive deep into how we cultivate trust and vulnerability in our everyday lives. Nicole and I look back on lessons learned from April and reveal our commitments for May. We challenge ROO listeners to write for 5 minutes on the prompt, “what if you trusted yourself and what if this was simple?” How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Donate on Patreon: www.patreon.com/runningonom 2. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 3. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“Commit to a purpose that is greater than yourself and really give it 100% of your life and you will be absolutely amazed at what will happen.” In this episode, MC YOGI and Amanda Giacomini, yoga teachers and artists, muse on creativity, spirituality, and art. MC YOGI discusses his adolescent background from discovering Hip Hop music in his youth to the transformation he experienced after living in a group home. He reveals the central teachings he learned from yoga and meditation, including how the practice led him to meet his wife Amanda. Amanda explores the inspiration behind her journey painting 10,000 buddhas. MC YOGI and Amanda reflect on memorable concerts they collaborated on from the past year. Lastly, they preview exciting developments for the upcoming year and offer a spiritual inquiry for listeners. How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Donate on Patreon: www.patreon.com/runningonom 2. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 3. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

In this episode, I celebrate ROO’s 200th episode with my first Q&A episode answering listener questions. I am so grateful to my soul sister Nicole Antoinette for interviewing me and in our conversation, I answer your questions on: - How I started practicing yoga and running and the role yoga and running play in my life now - Why I started the Running On Om podcast and advice for those interested in starting their own podcast - How I dealt with the disappointment of not meeting a major personal goal - The top 3 lessons I learned from 3 different podcast interviewees - What I wish I could tell my 14 year-old self My question for you: What have you done 200 times thats changed your life? Tweet or write to me on Instagram, I always love to hear from all of you! How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Donate on Patreon: www.patreon.com/runningonom 2. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 3. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

In this episode, Linsey Corbin, professional triathlete, discusses overcoming adversity with strength and patience. She reflects on the lessons she learned from illness and injury in 2015. Linsey recounts setting the American Ironman record at Ironman Austria in 2014.

“When those images came out, they went viral. The world was like, ‘what is this?’ They were in awe of the beauty of seeing the interconnection between two species underwater. When I saw the images, I was like, ‘I want in! I want to do that, only with yoga.’” In this episode, Amy Ippoliti, yoga teacher, environmentalist, and author explores the interconnection between yoga and the environment. Amy discusses the positive and negative impact social media has had on the yoga world. She reflects on her passion for protecting the environment that began in her youth. Amy recounts her experience at a photoshoot where she practiced underwater yoga next to whale sharks and manta rays to create awareness for marine conservation, including the mental and physical training required for this endeavor. She shares about her yoga journey, from discovering yoga in high school to enrolling in her first teacher training. Amy provides business insight for yoga teachers on building their brands from her founding of 90Monkeys, her professional development school. Lastly, Amy reveals developments for 2016, including the release of a book. Support ROO on Patreon: www.patreon.com/runningonom. Patreon is a platform where you can donate to the podcast so that I can continue to offer the highest quality ROO podcasts for free. For as little as $2, you can get insider access into the podcast, behind the scenes clips from recording sessions, opportunities to be coached by me, and get a personal shout out on the podcast. Any amount of support helps! How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Donate on Patreon: www.patreon.com/runningonom 2. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 3. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“I like how hard it is. I like that you can’t jump off the couch and do it. I like that it takes dedication. You have to get out and do the work or you’re not going to get to the finish line. And I like that about it. A good lesson in life is that if you really want to succeed, you gotta do the work. There are no shortcuts.” In this episode, Jeff Browning, professional ultra runner, discusses discovering new pathways in running and nutrition. Jeff recounts his journey into ultra distances, including his experience running his first 100-miler at Western States. He reflects on the importance of cultivating consistency and mental strength as paramount to his success in completing 23 100-mile races. Jeff explains his outdoor educational philosophy that guides the homeschooling of his three children. He discusses his transition to an optimized fat metabolism protocol, including how he used nutrition to heal Candida and the impact his new diet had on his win at the 2016 Hurt 100-miler. Lastly, Jeff previews his 2016 race calendar and details on his coaching business. Podcast Sponsored by Inside Tracker: • Receive 26.2% off any InsideTracker Plan with code “ROOBOSTON” at insidetracker.com’s checkout before 4/30/16. • What is Inside Tracker? A personalized health analytics company that gives YOU nutrition and lifestyle recommendations based on a thorough analysis of your blood and physiological data. InsideTracker has numerous different plans, of varying specificity, that will provide simple and sustainable nutrition and lifestyle recommendations to follow. How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 2. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“The breath is a really amazing thing because if you think about all the things that are required to survive and be alive, the breath is the only thing that we can control.” In this episode, Olivia Hsu, professional rock climber and yoga teacher, discusses the role of balance and breath in yoga and climbing. Olivia recounts the story of discovering her love for climbing as an undergraduate student in Australia. She describes how a climbing injury lead her to practice yoga and eventually pursue teaching Ashtanga Yoga. Olivia explores the physiological and mental benefits of controlled breathing in yoga and climbing. She discusses the importance of mentorship in both the climbing and yoga communities. Olivia reveals how she finds times to balance rock climbing and yoga on a daily basis and the challenges she is facing in both practices. Lastly, Olivia discusses her food philosophy and previews exciting climbing adventures and teaching events on her 2016 calendar. Podcast Sponsored by Jaybird: Receive 40% off the Reign active recovery band and X2 wireless & bluetooth headphones with the code “JBLAUREN40” at checkout. Visit jaybirdsport.com to take your active life to the next level! Discount ends on April 21, 2016. How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 2. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“I like to survey the landscape of my life at anytime and how it fits an idea because as you know, an idea has to fit timing and the need for that idea. I like to think about how does this idea fit in with the momentum I have already created.”  Ask Lauren Fleshman is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Lauren Fleshman, professional runner, coach, mother, business owner, and writer, answers listeners questions on all things that pop up when living an athletic life— motivation, injuries, relationship issues, nutrition, body image, you name it. In this episode, Lauren answers listeners questions on the following topics: - How to decide and prioritize which ideas to pursue and which to back burner? - How to find the time and the creative energy to devote to both running and writing without compromising your relationships? - Tips for remaining mentally strong when doing workouts by yourself - Insight on balancing new parenthood, running and working - Is it better to improve by focusing on your strengths to compensate for your weaknesses, or work on your weaknesses to meet up with your strengths— in both running and writing? - Navigating the internal and external challenges and expectations that come with a return to running after childbirth Writing Prompts Lauren shared from Marianne Elliott: - 1. Set a 2-minute timer and write on the prompt: “What I really want to tell you…” - 2. Follow #1 with setting a 5-minute timer and write on the prompt “The part I am leaving out is…” - If you would like to submit your prompts to be read in May’s Ask Lauren Fleshman episode, email them to runningonom@gmail.com & indicate whether you would prefer to remain anonymous or have your name included. Podcast Sponsored by LOLA: Lola is a customizable tampon subscription that gives you peace of mind and body. LOLA tampons are 100% hypoallergenic cotton with no added chemicals, fragrances, synthetics or dyes. LOLA’s subscription delivers right to your doorstep! Receive 60% off your first order with the discount code, “RUNNINGONOM” at mylola.com’s checkout. How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 2. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“I’m really hopeful when I talk about trauma because with trauma comes resilience. Resilience is our ability to know that we are going to be ok, even when things don’t go the way we want. And the only way we can know that is by having things not go the way we want and survive it.” In this episode, Hala Khouri, yoga teacher, somatic counselor, and activist, discusses transforming trauma through yoga and activism. Hala reveals the traumas she experienced that inspire her work, including leaving her home of Beirut, Lebanon as a young girl. She reflects on her yoga background from how a cancer diagnosis lead her to her first yoga class to her decision to become a yoga teacher. Hala defines trauma, including the difference between capital “T” and lowercase “t” trauma. She explores the power of somatic therapy and why she believes a holistic approach is essential for releasing contractive patterns of trauma from the body and mind. Hala discusses the importance of inspiring yogis to become conscious leaders of social change through her work with the non-profit organization, Off The Mat, Into the World. Lastly, Hala previews her 2016 teaching schedule. Podcast Sponsored by Bentforkz: Ethan Wright-Magoon designs creative websites with a user-first design aesthetic and has worked with large educational institutions, major companies in health care, and small runner yogi podcast hosts like myself (he designed this site!). Ethan uses a progressive method of collaboration called Appreciate Inquiry to get at the heart of one's core values and how your website can embody this. Ethan’s creativity, passion for what he does, and extensive knowledge of the technical and graphic sides of design will take your website to the next level! If you want to get in touch with Ethan, visit bentforkz.com. Elevate your business, brand, and blog with Ethan’s help! How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 2. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“This idea of finding an intersection between grit and grace. There is no fixed point where that exists. I don’t think that ever happens . But this idea of grit being: doing your best, getting on stage even when your terrified, digging deep, fighting through boredom, pain, fear, and rejection, and basically like, toughening the hell up.” Real Talk Reflections is a monthly series on Running On Om, where Nicole Antoinette and Julia Hanlon have honest, real talk on what it means to reflect, review, own your goals, and commit to your life. In this episode, Nicole and Julia discuss practicing gratitude, grit, and grace. They reveal the highs and lows they experienced during March and share their goals for April. Lastly, Nicole and Julia challenge ROO listeners to express gratitude to someone through the written word— it could be a short tweet, a podcast review, or maybe a letter to a loved one! Submit a question or topic for Julia to discuss on ROO’s 200th podcast episode to be released late April. Email runningonom@gmail.com with your Q before 4/20/16. Podcast Sponsored by Thrive Market - Visit thrivemarket.com/partner/runningonom to get your free 30 day trial and 20% off your first order: Thrive Market is on a mission to make healthy living easy and affordable for everyone. This online grocer offers all the non-GMO foods and healthy products you love at 25-50% below retail prices— shipped nationally to your door for free within 2 to 3 days! How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 2. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“It’s the disease of the lost self: that anytime I look outside myself for something that can only come from the inside, then I’m in a codependent relationship with whatever that is.” In this episode, Nikki Myers, founder of Yoga of 12-Step Recovery (Y12SR) and a yoga teacher and therapist, explores overcoming addiction through yoga and The 12-Steps. Nikki discusses integrating her many identities as an alcoholic, sex and drug addict, and codependent with her work now as a sober healer and leader. She explains why codependence and addiction is the disease of the lost self. Nikki recounts the story of becoming sober at the age of 34 after 21 years of battling addiction. She reflects on why she choose to integrate yoga and The 12-Steps through founding Y12SR. Lastly, Nikki previews details on her upcoming book and her teaching schedule for 2016. Podcast Sponsored by YogiTriathlete: A lifestyle and wellness coaching led by Jessica and Brian Gumkowski. YogiTriathlete offers triathlon and run coaching, mindfulness and meditation sessions, yoga classes, plant based nutrition counseling, workshops, and talks. Jessica and Brian’s coaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that by learning tools to train your body and mind, you can achieve your goals with more ease and free yourself from the constraints of your mind. Visit yogitriathlete.com to contact Brian and Jessica about coaching and by mentioning the ROO podcast, you will receive 50% off your first month of triathlon or run coaching. Also, learn more about Jessica and Brian, listen to “ROO Podcast #159 on Practicing Presence in Partnership.” How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 2. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!

“You can never go to the mountains and not be completely humbled. I’m just such a small little speck in this vast landscape of indifferent, uncaring rock, snow, and ice.” In this episode, Anton Krupicka, professional ultra runner, reflects on lessons learned from the mountains. Anton discusses his insatiable love for running, from running his first marathon at the age of 12 to regularly logging over 200 miles per week at the beginning of his professional running career. He explains his transition to ultra distances after college, including a recount of winning his first 100-mile race, The Leadville 100. Anton provides his perspective on the role of competition and flow state in ultra running. He explores how skiing, climbing, and cycling have contributed to his running training. Lastly, Anton previews projects and races on his calendar for 2016. Podcast Sponsored by Jaybird: Receive 40% off the Reign active recovery band and X2 wireless & bluetooth headphones with the code “JBLAUREN40” at checkout. Visit jaybirdsport.com to take your active life to the next level! Discount ends on April 14, 2016. Podcast Sponsored by Stance: Visit stance.com to learn more about how you can elevate your sock game! If you want to witness where art meets action in Anton’s running, watch Anton’s Punks and Poet’s video by Stance on YouTube. How Can You Support The ROO Podcast? 1. Tell Your Friends & Share Online! 2. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!