Running for Her Life with Nita Sweeney

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Today, we discover how one woman used running to pull herself back from the brink of depression. Nita Sweeney shares how she went from being severely depressed and suicidal to running an ultramarathon and writing an award-winning book!

Her memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink, tells a compelling story of strength and perseverance. In this episode, Nita explains how she uses running, mindfulness, and writing to take care of her mind, body, and spirit. Prepare yourself for a story of true inspiration! 

Listen to this episode today, and join us as we discuss:

  • The events that led Nita to write her memoir

  • Why dogs are excellent mindfulness role models

  • How long it took Nita to get published (and why writers hoping to get published should never give up)

  • The exciting people Nita met while traveling and promoting her book

  • How Nita and her story help others suffering from depression

  • The fine line between using laughter as therapy or using it to mask the pain

  • Nita’s recent ultramarathon

Discover more about Nita Sweeney during her interview on the Bowing to Elephants Podcast, which you can listen to here.

Enjoy the show, and let me know what you think!

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My deepest gratitude to you! 

Mag

P.S.

In case you missed it, check it out at bowingtoelephantspodcast.com and follow, rate, and leave a comment!




Mag Dimond