Managing mental health, starting a nonprofit and the many benefits of running with Sasha Wolff
Figuring It Out
English - November 15, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsSociety & Culture Health & Fitness Alternative Health Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Sasha Wolff is the founder of Still I Run – Runners for Mental Health Awareness. Still I Run, a community of warriors promoting the benefits of running for mental health, was founded in 2016 after Sasha discovered the benefits of running after a brief hospitalization for depression and anxiety. Originally started as just a Facebook page and website, Still I Run is now a national non-profit with programming aimed at helping people overcome any barriers they may have when it comes to running for mental health. They also pride themselves as being a safe place for people to chat about their mental health journeys and their runs!
Sasha lives in Michigan with her husband, two daughters, and a son. In her “spare” time she runs for her mental health, enjoys Lake Michigan, and spends time with her family and friends.
In this episode we cover so much – we talk about:
Managing anxiety and depression Sasha’s experience checking herself into a mental health hospital Why sometimes the bravest things are the hardest The self-blame game of mental health How running became her passion and helped her maintain mental health Why we both love running so much – hello, runner’s epiphany How she started her non-profit and continues to manage it while working part-time And that it’s okay to not be okay
If you struggle with mental health, please talk to someone. Get help and support. You’re not alone.
Enjoy this conversation!
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