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Mar 8, 2024 38 min

How Running Can Combat Loneliness

from Another Mother Runner

Anyone looking for more reasons to run—or who wants more joy and connections in life—should listen to this episode. Guests Robert Waldinger, M.D., a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School + co-author of The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness, and Stephanie Diamond, a mom who formed deep friendships through running, join hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin to share: -how strong of a stressor loneliness is; -the power of casual interactions; -why group runs and running retreats serve introverts well; -how a running group saved one mom whose spouse was stationed overseas; and, -the benefits of running-related social media. Before Dr. Waldinger joins around 6:05, empty-nester, single-mom Amanda shares how her posse of running pals alleviates her loneliness. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Find your favorite: Save 15% on any full-price purchase w/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.com

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