Dealing with (Possible) Dystonia as a Runner
from Runnah: Running Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and Beyond! Hosted by Julianna Coughlin with The Falmouth Running Club and Falmouth Community TV
In this solo episode of Runnah, I’m opening up about something I’ve been quietly navigating behind the scenes: suspected dystonia and what it’s been like trying to manage symptoms while still showing up as a runner, a creator, and a human being. This isn’t a medical deep dive — it’s a real, honest conversation about learning to adapt, listening to my body, and figuring out what actually helps me day to day. I talk about the tools and strategies that have genuinely made a difference for me, including: ✨ Fidget rings for grounding and nervous system regulation 🎤 Singing (yes, singing!) to relax my system and interrupt patterns 👟 Running in lower-stack shoes to feel more connected and stable 🧠 Therapy — because dealing with new symptoms can be mentally heavy 🧩 Learning to slow down, pay attention, and give myself grace If you’re dealing with a neurological mystery, chronic symptoms, or anything that makes you feel “not like yourself,” I hope this episode helps you feel a little less alone. This is me sharing the messy middle — the coping, the management, the questions, the small wins, and the ways I’m continuing to move forward without giving up the sport I love. Grab a tea, settle in, and let’s talk about what it means to keep going when your body throws you curveballs. 💛 👇 Support Runnah: ☕ buymeacoffee.com/runnah 👇 Follow along: IG: @jellyanna_runs Email: [email protected] #RunnahPodcast #Dystonia #NeurologicalSymptoms #RunningWithDisability #ChronicIllness #RunningPodcast #MentalHealthAndRunning #AdaptedRunning #SoloEpisode
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