How to Grow on Threads with Natalie Mitchell

In this episode of Dose of Social, we’re joined by the incredible Natalie Mitchell, the force behind Nat Runs Far. Natalie is a running coach, podcast host, race announcer, and mom of three who’s built a thriving presence across social media—all while keeping it refreshingly real.We dive deep into her unexpected (and completely organic) growth on Threads, where she’s amassed over 69,000 followers. Natalie shares how she went from casually joining the platform to sparking meaningful conversations and building an active community without gimmicks, trends, or high-production content.Here’s what we’re diving into:Natalie’s journey from marathoner and blogger to podcaster and social media coachHow she grew her Threads account to 69K+ followers—without trying to go viralThe importance of listening and asking questions to drive engagementTips for new users on Threads: how to start, what to post, and how to get seenThe surprising way community and conversation still matter in 2026Mistakes to avoid on Threads (hint: don’t lead with negativity)How to use niche groups like "Running Threads" to get discoveredConnect with Natalie Mitchell:Website: http://www.natrunsfar.com/Instagram: @natrunsfarThreads: @natrunsfarPodcast: Suite Run PodcastConnect with us:Follow Dose of Social on InstagramSubscribe on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsCheck out our website🎤 Know someone who should be on the show? Or want to hear about a specific topic? Let us know, we’d love to hear from you!