Running Through the Fog: Mental Health, Movement & Mindfulness | Nita Sweeney | A Wise and Happy Life

In Episode 25 of A Wise and Happy Life, host Bob Martin sits down with author, meditation teacher, and mental health advocate Nita Sweeney. After navigating grief, bipolar disorder, and chronic depression, Nita took an unexpected leap—she started jogging at age 49 with nothing but a kitchen timer and her yellow Lab. That first 60 seconds changed her life. From there, she turned her healing journey into award-winning books, including Depression Hates a Moving Target and Make Every Move a Meditation. Nita opens up about the transformational power of movement, meditation, and writing—and how tiny, compassionate steps can lead to massive breakthroughs. Highlights: 🏃‍♀️ The 60-Second Jog That Saved Her Life: How grief, depression, and one Facebook post led Nita to rediscover movement—and herself ✍️ Writing Practice as Inner Clarity: Discover how writing uncovers hidden truths and supports emotional stability 🧘‍♀️ Mindfulness for Pain & Perspective: Why changing how we relate to pain often matters more than removing it "I'm not saying life is going to be happy, but you can work with your mind around it." — Nita Sweeney If you or someone you love struggles with anxiety, depression, or feeling stuck, Nita’s story is a powerful reminder that hope lives in the next breath, the next step, the next word. Subscribe to A Wise and Happy Life and share this episode with someone who needs gentle encouragement to begin again. Connect with Nita Sweeney: 🌐 Website: https://nitasweeney.com 📘 Free eBook: Three Tools for a Happier, Healthier Mind – available on her website 📚 Books: Depression Hates a Moving Target You Should Be Writing Make Every Move a Meditation A Daily Dose of Now Connect with Bob Martin Website: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-martin-995b30127/  Podbean: https://awiseandhappylife.podbean.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IamBobMartin  Email: [email protected]  Download my Free Meditation Ebook: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/what-is-meditation-anyway/  Join my Free Monthly Q&A Session: https://register.awiseandhappylife.com/bob-martins-mindfulness-meetup  Explore My Published Books: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/books/    This episode is brought to you by A Wise and Happy Life, a show where Bob Martin shares thoughtful, heartfelt conversations about what really makes life worth living. Developed by TMX Creative – making podcasting easy and professional. Learn more about our video editing services and how we can help you grow!  📢 Hashtags: #AWiseAndHappyLife #BobMartinPodcast #NitaSweeney #MentalHealthMatters #MindfulMovement #DepressionRecovery #MakeEveryMoveAMeditation #RunningAndHealing #WritingAsTherapy #MidlifeTransformation #MindfulnessForBeginners