BONUS episode RUN TALK RUN with Jess Robson

<p><em>*trigger warning* eating disorders is discussed on this podcast episode</em></p><p><strong>Jess Robson</strong>&nbsp;is my guest today on the podcast and she is the driving force behind&nbsp;<a href="https://www.runtalkrun.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Run Talk Run</a>.&nbsp;<strong>A global mental health support community that uses running as a means to facilitate peer support</strong>. Having experienced a difficult relationship with formal therapy, Jess found solace in opening up with ease whilst running and chose to open up that space to other people struggling with mental ill health.&nbsp;</p><br /><p><strong>Jess is an advocate for making running less intimidating - without care for pace, without care for PBs - she believes running can simply be a means to connect with our peers.</strong></p><br /><p>We have a wonderfully honest conversation talking about her own issues with eating disorders during her teenage years, how bulimia is a chronic condition that needs to be managed, the importance of personal responsibility online as well as food and exercise as tools for health as well as harm.</p><br /><p><a href="https://www.runtalkrun.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Please do check out Jess’ website</a>&nbsp;and if you’re experienced in grant writing or fundraising I think Jess would welcome the opportunity to talk!</p><br /><p>Enjoy the show!</p><br /><p><a href="https://thedoctorskitchen.com/podcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out The Doctor's Kitchen website for full show notes on this and all other episodes</a></p><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>