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We live in a culture that glorifies the grind. But when movement becomes guilt-driven, pain-ignoring, or inflexible, it’s not healthy—it’s hustling. This post breaks down five red flags in your exercise relationship and offers compassionate shifts toward flexible, joyful movement. Ask yourself: is this care—or criticism?

As athletes, it’s easy to let pace, mileage, and workouts define who we are. But you are so much more than your training plan. This post explores the signs your identity might be too tied to exercise, shares personal reflections, and offers free self-reflection prompts to help you reconnect with the whole you.

Four weeks from race day, I celebrated my birthday with a long run, a soccer game, and a backyard BBQ. Marathon training in your 40s means choices—sleep, family, and structure over late nights out. Here’s why this season of “enough” feels right.

Yom Kippur fasting is a powerful tradition—but not always safe for everyone. Jewish law is clear: preserving life and health comes first. This post explores questions to ask yourself, ways to honor the holiday without food restriction, and how choosing health may be the most meaningful observance of all.

Struggling with a bad body image day? You’re not alone. These seven gentle mindset shifts and simple actions can help you turn down the volume on self-criticism, feel more comfortable in your own skin, and start celebrating your body for what it can do.

Stronger, not thinner: Discover how fueling, rest, and a mindset shift can make you a better runner—without diet culture’s pressure to look a certain way

When a viral Instagram post claimed runners don’t need gels for a half marathon, psychotherapist and endurance specialist Stephanie Roth Goldberg set the record straight. In this video, she shares why under-fueling is harmful, how it impacts mindset and performance, and what every runner should know about building better nutrition habits—especially those struggling with body image.

The Surprising Connection Between Running and Coloring

As a psychotherapist who works with runners, I talk a lot about body image, mindset, and fueling. But what if I told you that two completely different activities—running and coloring—have something profound in common?

Both can bring you into a flow state—a focused, calming mental space that helps reduce anxiety, boost emotional resilience, and connect you to your body.

In this post, I’m diving into:
✅ What the runner’s high really is
✅ Why flow state matters for both physical and mental health
✅ How coloring can support you on rest days, especially if you struggle with body image