Podcast appearances and mentions of nita sweeney

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Today you will hear a reading of a best-selling book entitled, Make Every Move A Meditation. The book was featured in the Wall Street Journal. The voice you will hear in this reading is the author herself. We are honored to have, Nita Sweeney, read for us. Nita, is the award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink and co-creator of the writing journal, You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving. Her third book, Make Every Move a Meditation was featured in the Wall Street Journal. A certified meditation leader and mindfulness teacher, mental health advocate, ultramarathoner, and former assistant to writing practice originator Natalie Goldberg, Nita founded the groups Mind, Mood, and Movement to support well-being through meditation, exercise, and writing practice, and The Writer's Mind, to share using writing practice to produce publishable work. Nita also publishes the writing resource newsletter, Write Now Columbus. She lives in central Ohio with her husband, Ed, and their yellow Labrador retriever, Scarlet. Learn more about Nita, the awesome books she wrote, and the wonderful work she does. https://nitasweeney.comhttps://writenowcolumbus.comThree Tools for a Happier, Healthier Mind (free ebook) https://nitasweeney.com/three-tools/Infographic: Meditation Mythshttps://nitasweeney.com/meditation-mythsDepression Hates a Moving Targethttps://nitasweeney.com/about-the-book/Make Every Move a Meditationhttps://www.amazon.com/How-Make-Every-More-Meditation/dp/1642509892/You Should Be Writinghttps://amzn.to/36Urj5dAll Things Nita!https://linktr.ee/nitasweeneySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/find-your-daily-calm/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join us for another special Mental Health Awareness Month episode of the Mayi Lenz Podcast as we dive into the transformative power of mindfulness for entrepreneurs. We are thrilled to welcome award-winning wellness author and mindfulness coach Nita Sweeney! In this episode, Nita shares her incredible journey and offers practical insights into how mindfulness practices can enhance focus, creativity, productivity, and resilience in the entrepreneurial world. Discover how to integrate mindfulness into your daily routine to support your mental health and thrive personally and professionally. Episode Highlights: - Nita's journey and key experiences that shaped her path - Practical mindfulness techniques for busy entrepreneurs - Strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and overwhelm - Building resilience and maintaining focus amidst challenges Tune in to gain valuable tools and inspiration for your entrepreneurial journey! Let's continue the conversation! Instagram  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Show notes  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://conversations.mayilenz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Send us a Text Message.There's something magical about lacing up your sneakers, clipping on a leash, and hitting the pavement with your furry best friend by your side. This episode is not just about the pride of crossing a 5K finish line. It's about the profound shift that occurs within us when grief catalyzes a journey toward better mental and physical health for you and your pet. Our pets truly are our biggest and best supporters.Joining your host, Julie Marty-Pearson, is guest Nita Sweeney, author and coach, who brings a treasure trove of tales about the dog companions who've trotted alongside her through life's thick and thin. Our conversation with Nita unravels the tapestry of her life, highlighting the pivotal role pets have played in her battle with chronic depression and her journey from using her dog as a decoy for exercise to running races in memory of loved ones. This episode is a celebration of those pets who offer undiluted support without asking for anything in return.Nita Sweeney is the bestselling wellness author of the award-winning running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink, and co-creator of the writing journal, You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving. Her third book, Make Every Move a Meditation: Mindful Movement for Mental Health, Well-Being and Insight was featured in the Wall Street Journal. Her latest book, A Daily Dose of Now: 365 Mindfulness Meditation Practices for Living in the Moment, was released in fall of 2023. Nita lives in central Ohio with her husband, Ed, and their yellow Labrador retriever, Scarlet. To learn more about Nita, visit her Website, and follow her on social on Facebook and Instagram.To learn more about the animal rescue organization we discussed in this episode, Pet Promise, please visit their Website.Support the Show.Support the Podcast with Buy Me a CoffeeShop our affiliate sponsors: Learn more & shop Nuvita CBD Use code Julie10 for 10% for you & pets!Learn more & shop Little Words Project Use code FURMOM for 15% for you & gifts for friends and family!The Story of My Pet Podcast and Blog- Website - Instagram - TwitterContact your host via Email- julie@thestoryofmypetpodcast.comConnect with your host, Julie Marty-Pearson – Website - YouTube - Instagram - Facebook - LinkedIn - Pinterest Listen to Podcast Your Story Now - WebsiteLoved this episode? Leave a review and rating here

Hast du dich schon einmal gefragt, warum eigentlich immer im Sitzen meditiert wird? Ist das wirklich nötig oder kann geht es auch anders, zum Beispiel beim Spazierengehen oder Joggen? In dieser neuen Folge der Flowgrade Show habe ich das Vergnügen, dir Nita Sweeney vorzustellen, eine inspirierende Autorin und Läuferin, die durch die innovative Kombination von Bewegung und Meditation einen Weg aus der Depression gefunden und ihr Leben völlig neu erfunden hat. Gemeinsam sprechen wir darüber, wie Nita durch Laufen und gleichzeitigem Meditieren ihre Depression überwinden und neue innere Stärke sowie eine klarere Lebensperspektive gewinnen konnte. ► Wichtiger Hinweis: Da meine Gesprächspartnerin heute Amerikanerin ist, ist diese Folge in englischer Sprache. Das komplette Transkript zum Mitlesen findest du im FlowTribe, unserer internen Community. Zum flowTribe: https://flowtribe.community Viel Spaß beim Zuhören und Go for Flow! ► Wer ist Nita Sweeney? Nita Sweeney ist eine inspirierende Autorin, Läuferin und Rednerin, die aus ihrem Kampf gegen Depressionen heraus ein bemerkenswertes Comeback durch Laufen und Meditation gemacht hat. Seit 2010 hat sie an zwei Ultramarathons, drei Vollmarathons und 36 Halbmarathons teilgenommen. Der Schlüssel zu Nitas Erfolg war ihre Beharrlichkeit, als sie mit 49 Jahren und unter den Symptomen einer bipolaren Störung das Laufen entdeckte. Sie schrieb „Depression Hates a Moving Target“, ein Bestseller, der den Einfluss von Bewegung auf ihre mentale Gesundheit beschreibt. Nita ist bekannt für ihren kreativen Ansatz, Meditation in Bewegung zu integrieren, und hat neben ihrer schriftstellerischen Arbeit zahlreiche Preise für ihr Engagement in der mentalen Gesundheitsbranche gewonnen. Nita ist eine gefragte Rednerin, Workshop-Leiterin und Beraterin, die anderen hilft, Wege zu finden, mentale Gesundheit und Wohlbefinden zu fördern. Sie lebt im amerikanischen Bundesstaat Ohio mit ihrem Ehemann Ed und ihrer Hündin Scarlet. ► Du willst mehr? Dann hole dir Nitas Buch: https://amzn.to/3QiziTs Wenn dir die Folge gefallen hat, dann empfehle ich dir Nita Sweeneys Buch "Make Every Move a Meditation: Achtsame Bewegung für mentale Gesundheit, Wohlbefinden und Klarheit", das am 22. Mai 2024 im deutschen Buchhandel erscheint. ► Finde deinen Flow mit flowTribe! Der flowTribe ist unsere Community für Biohacker, High-Performer, Athleten und Unternehmer, die ihre Gesundheit, Leistung und Lebensqualität maximieren wollen. Egal, ob du beim Laufen meditieren, an deiner mentalen Leistungskraft arbeiten oder dein allgemeines Wohlbefinden verbessern möchtest – der flowTribe bietet alles, was du brauchst, um ein Leben im Flow zu führen. Klicke hier und finde deinen Flow! https://flowtribe.community ► Erkenntnisse aus der Folge Meditation bedeutet nicht, dass du deine Gedanken stoppen musst, sondern einen Raum schaffst, in dem der Geist zur Ruhe kommen kann. Meditation lässt sich in den Alltag integrieren, ohne dass du stundenlang still dasitzen musst. Du kannst meditieren, während du dich bewegst, z. B. beim Laufen oder bei anderen Sportarten. Laufen und Meditation können dazu beitragen, Depression zu überwinden und das mentale Wohlbefinden zu verbessern. Mit der Hand zu schreiben kann ein effektiver therapeutischer Weg sein, um Erfahrungen zu verarbeiten und gleichzeitig andere zu inspirieren. Wenn du den inneren Kritiker in dir merkst, schreibe einfach weiter. ► Weiterführende Links: • Webseite von Nita Sweeney: https://nitasweeney.com/ • Make every move a meditation: https://amzn.to/3QiziTs ► Kontakt: • YouTube Kanal abonnieren https://www.youtube.com/@flowgrade/?sub_confirmation=1 • Website https://www.flowgrade.de • Flowgrade Instagram https://www.instagram.com/flowgrade • FlowTribe https://flowtribe.community • Max Gotzler's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/max_gotzler • Facebook https://www.facebook.com/biotrakr • Twitter https://www.twitter.com/flowgrade • LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/biotrakr • Mail info@flowgrade.de ► Zeitstempel 00:00 Intro 04:25 Einführung und Buchempfehlung 13:27 Nitas Schreibreise und Karrierewechsel 32:18 Die Vorteile von Meditation und Bewegung 44:47 Meditieren während der Bewegung 01:00:00 Meditation im Alltag: Bewusstsein während der Bewegung 01:06:50 Meditatives Schreiben: Den inneren Kritiker überwinden 01:22:00 Wünsche für die Zuhörer: Frieden des Geistes und Freude am Moment #biohacking #podcast #depression

In this episode, I had the pleasure to talk to Nita Sweeney, an award-winning wellness author, mindfulness coach, and ultramarathoner. Join us as we talk about Nita's remarkable journey from battling depression to finding solace through running and mindfulness practices. Learn how Nita's experiences shaped her approach to mental health advocacy and inspired her to share the transformative power of movement and meditation with others. Discover insights from her latest book, "A Daily Dose of Now," and gain practical tips for incorporating mindfulness into your daily life. Don't miss this inspiring conversation with a true pioneer in the intersection of mental health, wellness, and writing practice. FOLLOW HER AT Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nitasweeney.com/⁠ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nitasweeneyauthor/ Instagram- ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nitasweeney Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCucD_U0uPtRTHvyryeU2_1Q Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/nitasweeney/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/nitasweeney If you've found the Life With Francy podcast helpful Follow, Rate, & Review on Apple Podcasts Like this Show? Please Leave us a review here - even one sentence helps!  Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & Tag us so we can Thank you Personally! STAY IN TOUCH ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LINKTREE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTRAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This conversation was thanks to Podmatch an amazing community for podcast guest and podcast host to make amazing collaborations like this one. Sign Up with Podmatch using this link or paste this URL ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://community.podmatch.com/share/rp3hc8C55fs6bWwL⁠ Support and Join my Patreon community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/Lifewithfrancy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DOWNLOAD my Transform your Mind workbook for FREE here >>> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3mhiGQ9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hope you have a blessed day. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Support this podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://anchor.fm/francelyn-devarie/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/francelyn-devarie/support

Join Kellen Fluckiger and Nita Sweeney in a conversation that bridges the gap between struggle and success. In this episode, they explore the keys to personal growth and the importance of authenticity. Nita's story of overcoming mental health issues and finding happiness is a testament to the strength we all possess. Tune in to be inspired and empowered.Nita's journey is nothing short of inspirational. Having battled mental health issues for most of her life, she shares her story with an openness that resonates with listeners. Her experiences, struggles, and triumphs serve as a beacon of hope for anyone facing similar challenges. With her candid discussion about the tools and practices that have helped her manage her mental health, Nita not only offers hope but also practical guidance.To learn more about Nita's programs, go to https://nitasweeney.com/ and https://nitasweeney.com/depression-hates-a-moving-target/----------------------------------------Coaches, are you having trouble filling your coaching practice? Is closing deals becoming a constant challenge? Don't worry, because the highly-anticipated Love em, Coach em, Sign em, 5-Day Challenge is back.I understand the obstacles standing in the way of your success, which is why I invite you to join our challenge. By participating, you will discover a step-by-step process to generate a predictable income. Say goodbye to the fear of selling and any doubts about the value of your coaching. Learn more at www.lovecoachsignem.com. This challenge has transformed countless coaches' practices, providing them with the tools to thrive. Don't miss out on the chance to overcome your obstacles and reach new heights.Join the Love em, Coach em, Sign em, 5-Day Challenge today!We love what we do... helping us spread the message would be appreciated. If you're enjoying these episodes, please share them with others. You can go to your favorite platform at: https://your-ultimate-life.captivate.fm

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Energetic Radio! In this episode, we are joined by the incredible Nita Sweeney, a passionate runner, writer, and advocate for mental health. Nita shares her inspiring journey of finding motivation and developing a strong connection with her running group. She has completed two ultras, three full, and 36 half marathons since 2010.Nita dives into the importance of posture during running and how it can affect our overall performance. She also opens up about her writing journey, from co-creating a book called "You should be writing" to her most recent release, "Make Every Move a Meditation."We delve into Nita's experiences with depression, the power of active mindfulness, and the positive changes she has made in her life. Don't miss this captivating and uplifting conversation as we explore the transformative power of movement, mindfulness, and writing with the incredible Nita Sweeney. Let's jump right in!

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Join Samuel and Julie as they sit down with the brilliant Nita Sweeney; author, runner, and dog mom. A lot of good discussion is had as they talk about movement and healing, daily mindfulness, and a lot more.    Mindfulness coach Nita Sweeney is the bestselling wellness author of the award-winning running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink, and co-creator of the writing journal, You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving. Her third book, Make Every Move a Meditation: Mindful Movement for Mental Health, Well-Being and Insight was featured in the Wall Street Journal. Her next book, A Daily Dose of Now: 365 Mindfulness Meditation Practices for Living in the Moment, will be released in September. Nita lives in central Ohio with her husband, Ed, and their yellow Labrador retriever, Scarlet. Download your free copy of Nita's eBook Three Tools for a Happier, Healthier Mind or the infographic, Meditation Myths.   Three Tools for a Happier, Healthier Mind (free ebook) https://nitasweeney.com/three-tools/ Infographic: Meditation Myths https://nitasweeney.com/meditation-myths   Nita's website https://nitasweeney.com -- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo. Can't get enough? Support the show through our Patreon.

Can running be a meditation? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Nita Sweeney on her new #book Make Every Move a Meditation: Mindful Movement for Mental Health, Well-Being, and Insight.#MomentsWithMarianne with host Marianne Pestana airs every Tuesday at 3PM PST / 6PM EST and every Friday at 10AM PST/ 1PM EST in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Not in the area? Click here to listen! https://tunein.com/radio/KMET-1490-s33999/ Nita Sweeney is the award-winning wellness author, certified meditation leader, mental health advocate, ultramarathoner, and former assistant to writing practice originator Natalie Goldberg. Nita has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, and also publishes the writing resource newsletter, “Write Now Columbus.” https://nitasweeney.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #readinglist #books #bookish #psychology #author #authorinterview #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #lifeskills #KMET1490AM #radioshow #lifelessons #selfhelp #newlife #stress #overcome #healing #healingjourney

In this installment of The Truth Seeker Series ORRA interviews Nita Sweeney is the award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink and co-creator of the writing journal, You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving. Her third book, Make Every Move a Meditation was featured in the Wall Street Journal. A mindfulness coach, certified meditation leader and mindfulness teacher, mental health advocate, ultramarathoner, retired attorney, and former assistant to writing practice originator Natalie Goldberg, Nita founded the groups Mind, Mood, and Movement to support well-being through meditation, exercise, and writing practice, and The Writer's Mind, to share using writing practice to produce publishable work. For twenty years, Nita published the central Ohio writing resource, Write Now Columbus. She lives in central Ohio with her husband, Ed, and their yellow Labrador retriever, Scarlet. Download your free copy of Nita's eBook Three Tools for a Happier, Healthier Mind or the infographic, Meditation Myths. Send Audience To:https://nitasweeney.com/three-tools/Find out more about Nita Sweeney by visiting her website, nitasweeney.com. Download her free ebook, Three Ways to Heal Your Mind. And, join her email newsletter for tips, musings, and updates.Welcome to the Network of Awareness Podcast Radio Show! Follow us at : https://networkofawareness.com/ We're grateful for your support and are working diligently to provide our listeners with valuable information, that can assist in developing a greater sense of Social & Self Awareness in our ever-changing Societies & Cultures. If you would like to donate and support our show please choose one of the links below: https://cash.app/$NetworkofAwareness https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/networkofawareness?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USNOA Social Media Links:https://www.spreaker.com/show/network-of-awareness https://twitter.com/orra_noa https://www.youtube.com/@ORRA_THE_INFORMATIONALIST https://www.instagram.com/networkofawareness.com1/ https://www.tiktok.com/@orra_informationalist https://www.facebook.com/networkofawareness.com1/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090538384661All praises to our creator the Most High which inspires the very best in us! "When you live in the present, there's always an opportunity for a new beginning." - ORRA

In this installment of The Truth Seeker Series ORRA interviews Nita Sweeney is the award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink and co-creator of the writing journal, You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving. Her third book, Make Every Move a Meditation was featured in the Wall Street Journal. A mindfulness coach, certified meditation leader and mindfulness teacher, mental health advocate, ultramarathoner, retired attorney, and former assistant to writing practice originator Natalie Goldberg, Nita founded the groups Mind, Mood, and Movement to support well-being through meditation, exercise, and writing practice, and The Writer's Mind, to share using writing practice to produce publishable work. For twenty years, Nita published the central Ohio writing resource, Write Now Columbus. She lives in central Ohio with her husband, Ed, and their yellow Labrador retriever, Scarlet. Download your free copy of Nita's eBook Three Tools for a Happier, Healthier Mind or the infographic, Meditation Myths. Send Audience To:https://nitasweeney.com/three-tools/Find out more about Nita Sweeney by visiting her website, nitasweeney.com. Download her free ebook, Three Ways to Heal Your Mind. And, join her email newsletter for tips, musings, and updates.Welcome to the Network of Awareness Podcast Radio Show! Follow us at : https://networkofawareness.com/ We're grateful for your support and are working diligently to provide our listeners with valuable information, that can assist in developing a greater sense of Social & Self Awareness in our ever-changing Societies & Cultures. If you would like to donate and support our show please choose one of the links below: https://cash.app/$NetworkofAwareness https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/networkofawareness?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USNOA Social Media Links:https://www.spreaker.com/show/network-of-awareness https://twitter.com/orra_noa https://www.youtube.com/@ORRA_THE_INFORMATIONALIST https://www.instagram.com/networkofawareness.com1/ https://www.tiktok.com/@orra_informationalist https://www.facebook.com/networkofawareness.com1/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090538384661All praises to our creator the Most High which inspires the very best in us! "When you live in the present, there's always an opportunity for a new beginning." - ORRA

Busy leaders may not believe they have time to meditate. Why bother? Research shows that mindfulness (keeping your head where your feet are) reduces stress and anxiety, increases focus and productivity, enhances creativity and innovation, improves emotional intelligence, and boosts overall well-being. It has even been proven to grow new brain cells! Who doesn't need that? Join award-winning author, retired attorney, and mindfulness coach Nita Sweeney to learn more.

Nita Sweeney is the award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink and co-creator of the writing journal, You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving. Her third book, Make Every Move a Meditation was featured in the Wall Street Journal. Nita lives in central Ohio with her husband, Ed, and their yellow Labrador retriever, Scarlet. Download your free copy of Nita's eBook Three Tools for a Happier, Healthier Mind or the infographic, Meditation Myths. Thank you for listening to The Curious Creatrix podcast. Your donation helps us continue to spread creativity throughout the land.  Thank you! https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=2PM3V82XDS7GA  Beautiful music: Good Friends Inc by Jonathan Boyle

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Have you ever wanted to write a book but not sure how it works if you want a publishing deal? Learn how Nita Sweeney wrote 3 books and the process behind each memoir style book. Nita Bio Nita Sweeney is the award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink and co-creator of the writing journal, You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving. Her upcoming book, Make Every Move a Meditation was featured in the Wall Street Journal. A certified meditation leader and mindfulness teacher, mental health advocate, ultramarathoner, and former assistant to writing practice originator Natalie Goldberg, Nita founded the groups Mind, Mood, and Movement to support well-being through meditation, exercise, and writing practice, and The Writer's Mind, to share using writing practice to produce publishable work. Nita also publishes the writing resource newsletter, Write Now Columbus. She lives in central Ohio with her husband, Ed, and their yellow Labrador retriever, Scarlet. Download your free copy of Nita's eBook Three Tools for a Happier, Healthier Mind. Top Links: https://nitasweeney.com https://nitasweeney.com/nitas-news-signup/ Social: https://instagram.com/nitasweeney https://twitter.com/nitasweeney https://www.tiktok.com/@nitasweeney https://facebook.com/nitasweeneyauthor https://facebook.com/groups/thewritersmind https://facebook.com/groups/mindmoodandmovement Where to connect with Andrea Website: https://andreaclaassen.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/seasonalandrea 1:1 Coaching with Andrea: https://andreaclaassen.com/privatecoaching Andrea Claassen Bio Andrea Claassen is an Ayurvedic Practitioner, RYT 500 hour yoga teacher, and Wild Woman Circle leader who has been in the wellness space since 2007. Her mission is to help you start to live a cyclical life by living in alignment with your menstrual cycle and the seasons. She does this by teaching her Peaceful Power Practices centered around movement, mindfulness & mother nature through an Ayurvedic lens. You can hear more from Andrea on her Peaceful Power Podcast where she aims to deliver actionable takeaways for you to live a more holistic lifestyle. Connect with Andrea on her website at www.andreaclaassen.com

Nita Sweeney knows a thing or two about healing. After all, she's the author of Make Every Move a Meditation, Depression Hates a Moving Target, and You Should Be Writing—all books that help readers learn how to manage depression and start living their best lives. Nita's story is an inspiration to us all: after years of struggling with depression and anxiety, she finally found her way through writing, meditation, and exercise. Now she's sharing her story with the world so that others can find hope in their own journeys!

Nita Sweeney is the award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink and co-creator of the writing journal, You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving. Her third book, Make Every Move a Meditation was featured in the Wall Street Journal. A certified meditation leader and mindfulness teacher, mental health advocate, ultra marathoner, and former assistant to writing practice originator Natalie Goldberg, Nita founded the groups Mind, Mood, and Movement to support well-being through meditation, exercise, and writing practice, and The Writer's Mind, to share using writing practice to produce publishable work. Nita also publishes the writing resource newsletter, Write Now Columbus. She lives in central Ohio with her husband, Ed, and their yellow Labrador retriever, Scarlet. Download your free copy of Nita's eBook Three Tools for a Happier, Healthier Mind or the infographic, Meditation Myths. https://www.instagram.com/nitasweeney/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/thewritersmind https://www.facebook.com/nitasweeneyauthor/  @The Liberated Healer  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please subscribe to our youtube page to receive notices on all new podcasts as well helping us grow our audience. https://www.youtube.com/c/NewClevelandRadio In this episode of “How to Super Age” Nita Sweeney, award-winning wellness author of Depression Hates a Moving Target, You Should Be Writing, and Make Every Move a Meditation, an UltraMarathoner shares her knowledge and tips on meditating, writing, wellness and movement. She encourages us to “Do our thing! Listen to this Meditator. Writing practice zealot, Mental health advocate, Dog mom, and Publisher of Write Now Columbus drops bombs of wisdom on us. * Nita Sweeney's website: https://nitasweeney.com/?source=about_page * “Depression Hates a Moving Target” https://amzn.to/3JLtE6X?source=about_page * “You Should be Writing” https://amzn.to/3qDXnqZ?source=about_page * “Make Every Move a Meditation” https://amzn.to/3wKiQCe?source=about_page * ”Write Now Columbus” https://writenowcolumbus.com/?source=about_page More about author and host, Elise Marie Collins * Free Gifts and Classes: https://linktr.ee/elisecollins * “Chakra Tonics, Essential Elixirs for the Mind, Body, and Spirit” 2022 edition: * Kindle https://amzn.to/3IpGrfz *Paperback: https://amzn.to/3YHC2we *Grab a copy of Ten Tips to Super Age: https://mailchi.mp/0d5c594dafa6/superagerthebook *Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SuperAgerBook *Instagram: www.instagram.com/superager “Aging is an extraordinary process whereby you become the person you always should have been.” ― David Bowie --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podcastsnewclevelandradio/support

Please subscribe to our youtube page to receive notices on all new podcasts as well helping us grow our audience. https://www.youtube.com/c/NewClevelandRadio In this episode of “How to Super Age” Nita Sweeney, award-winning wellness author of Depression Hates a Moving Target, You Should Be Writing, and Make Every Move a Meditation, an UltraMarathoner shares her knowledge and tips on meditating, writing, wellness and movement. She encourages us to “Do our thing! Listen to this Meditator. Writing practice zealot, Mental health advocate, Dog mom, and Publisher of Write Now Columbus drops bombs of wisdom on us. * Nita Sweeney's website: https://nitasweeney.com/?source=about_page * “Depression Hates a Moving Target” https://amzn.to/3JLtE6X?source=about_page * “You Should be Writing” https://amzn.to/3qDXnqZ?source=about_page * “Make Every Move a Meditation” https://amzn.to/3wKiQCe?source=about_page * ”Write Now Columbus” https://writenowcolumbus.com/?source=about_page More about author and host, Elise Marie Collins * Free Gifts and Classes: https://linktr.ee/elisecollins * “Chakra Tonics, Essential Elixirs for the Mind, Body, and Spirit” 2022 edition: * Kindle https://amzn.to/3IpGrfz *Paperback: https://amzn.to/3YHC2we *Grab a copy of Ten Tips to Super Age: https://mailchi.mp/0d5c594dafa6/superagerthebook *Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SuperAgerBook *Instagram: www.instagram.com/superager “Aging is an extraordinary process whereby you become the person you always should have been.” ― David Bowie --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podcastsnewclevelandradio/support

Nita Sweeney returns to the podcast to discuss her new book, Make Every Move A Meditation: Mindful Movement for Mental Health, Well-Being, and Insight. As an award-winning author, meditator, and mental health advocate, Nita's teachings have helped countless individuals across the globe develop a new relationship with their psychological well-being…  Whether you have anxiety, depression, or any other mental illness, Nita's wise insight is geared towards helping mitigate these feelings with healthy and sustainable mindset tools. Nita is someone who has struggled with these issues herself – and by taking incremental steps to improve her welfare over time, she has transformed her life for the better.  Offer: Intelligent Threads, the most advanced wearable technology on the market. This revolutionary product releases the engaged muscles holding your body out of structural balance. The results are legendary, improving posture, sleep, and relaxation while decreasing pain. It produces results within seconds of wear. Tested over the past 7 years for maximum effectiveness in quality of life improvements. Think about an 80% better REM and Deep Sleep per night. Try a patch, last for 7 days, and see for yourself. Visit intelligentthreads.com. For more discussions on Intelligent Threads please listen to the podcast “ It's a Body Structure Thing” on Spotify and YouTube In this episode, Nita touches on: How “movement” can change your overall lifestyle. The importance of meditation and mindfulness for mental health stability. The “trifecta” of self-improvement actions that she has seen results with. How physical movement can tie into meditation practice.  Why it is critical to be patient with yourself.  Want to learn more about Nita and her unique outlook on life? Click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Today you will hear a reading of a best-selling book entitled, Make Every Move A Meditation. The book was featured in the Wall Street Journal. The voice you will hear in this reading is the author herself. We are honored to have, Nita Sweeney, read for us. Nita, is the award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink and co-creator of the writing journal, You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving. Her third book, Make Every Move a Meditation was featured in the Wall Street Journal. A certified meditation leader and mindfulness teacher, mental health advocate, ultramarathoner, and former assistant to writing practice originator Natalie Goldberg, Nita founded the groups Mind, Mood, and Movement to support well-being through meditation, exercise, and writing practice, and The Writer's Mind, to share using writing practice to produce publishable work. Nita also publishes the writing resource newsletter, Write Now Columbus. She lives in central Ohio with her husband, Ed, and their yellow Labrador retriever, Scarlet. Learn more about Nita, the awesome books she wrote, and the wonderful work she does. https://nitasweeney.comhttps://writenowcolumbus.comThree Tools for a Happier, Healthier Mind (free ebook) https://nitasweeney.com/three-tools/Infographic: Meditation Mythshttps://nitasweeney.com/meditation-mythsDepression Hates a Moving Targethttps://nitasweeney.com/about-the-book/Make Every Move a Meditationhttps://www.amazon.com/How-Make-Every-More-Meditation/dp/1642509892/You Should Be Writinghttps://amzn.to/36Urj5dAll Things Nita!https://linktr.ee/nitasweeneySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/find-your-daily-calm/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nita Sweeney is the award-winning wellness author of Depression Hates a Moving Target, You Should Be Writing, and Make Every Move a Meditation. UltraMarathoner. Meditator. Writing practice zealot. Mental health advocate. Dog mom. Publisher of Write Now Columbus.Nita joined me for a great conversation about the power of running and it's relationship to meditation. It's good to be a moving target.

Nita Sweeney is the award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, “Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink”. She is the co-creator of the writing journal, “You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving.” Her next book, “Make Every Move a Meditation”, was a finalist in the International Book Awards. Nita founded the group Mind, Mood, and Movement to support well-being through meditation, exercise, and writing practice. Nita lives in central Ohio with her husband, Ed, and their Labrador retriever, Scarlet. In this podcast, Nita shares valuable insights on: The positive effects of walking and running on mental health Meditating with every move Lessons learned from her dog, Scarlet More information on Nita's books and work: Website: https://nitasweeney.com/ Book: Depression hates a moving target Newsletter

Nita Sweeney is a big believer in the benefit of movement-both for mental and physical health! We talk a lot about ways to be more mindful while running, or just while moving in general, which is the topic of her most recent book. Check out the show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/1100. Are you ready to take your running to the next level by working with a coach? Check out http://DizRuns.com/coaching for details on the various levels of coaching that I have available. Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Become a Patron of the Show! Visit http://Patreon.com/DizRuns to find out how. Get Your Diz Runs Radio Swag! http://dizruns.com/magnet Subscribe to the Diz Runs Radio Find Me on an Apple Device http://dizruns.com/itunes Find Me on an Android http://dizruns.com/stitcher Find Me on SoundCloud http://dizruns.com/soundcloud Please Take the Diz Runs Radio Listener Survey http://dizruns.com/survey Win a Free 16-Week Training Plan Enter at http://dizruns.com/giveaway Join The Tribe If you'd like to stay up to date with everything going on in the Diz Runs world, become a member of the tribe! The tribe gets a weekly email where I share running tips and stories about running and/or things going on in my life. To get the emails, just sign up at http://dizruns.com/join-the-tribe The tribe also has an open group on Facebook, where tribe members can join each other to talk about running, life, and anything in between. Check out the group and join the tribe at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedizrunstribe/

When you are struggling with things like depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues, you may need more than just your therapist, psychiatrist, and medication to feel better.  It may be that you need to reconnect with or find something new that brings you joy. In this episode of From Survivor to Thriver, we sat down with Nita Sweeney to talk about her personal mental health struggles and how she found happiness in movement. As Nita says, depression hates a moving target, so getting up and moving can make a world of difference in your mental health journey. Nita Sweeney is the is the award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink and co-creator of the writing journal, You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving. Her upcoming book, Make Every Move a Meditation (available for preorder), was featured in the Wall Street Journal. A certified meditation leader, mental health advocate, ultramarathoner, and former assistant to writing practice originator Natalie Goldberg, Nita founded the groups Mind, Mood, and Movement to support well-being through meditation, exercise, and writing practice, and The Writer's Mind, to share using writing practice to produce publishable work. In today's episode we cover: Nita's experience with depressionHow exercise helped Nita's mental healthOutdoor activities with communityHow anorexia impacted her lifeHaving multiple tools in your toolkitWhy the reason for depression isn't always clearMeditationThe importance of finding your thingWe hope you found this episode inspirational and helpful. If you want to learn more about Nita, make sure to check out her website and read her books!Thanks again for tuning in. We are so grateful to each and every one of you. Please remember to leave a rating and review of our show. It helps us grow and reach those who need it. Also, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Visit Nita's websiteConnect with her on LinkedIn Follow her on Facebook Follow her on Instagram Check her out on YouTube Follow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TikTokGet in touch: amgits.reverse@gmail.com“Sometimes just getting out of bed is the best you can do and the cure.” -Nita“Depression happens in those moments by yourself and you don't know why.” -Marc“You can do anything for one minute.” -Erik

In this episode Mariska is cross with me for not promoting our instagram notallowedtodiepod and we talk with Nita Sweeney, award winning author of Make Every Move a Meditation. This is a really fun conversation that makes meditation and exercise both feel like they are for everyone. https://nitasweeney.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-j-maigler/message

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Depression Hates A Moving Target is about author Nita Sweeney's experience with crippling anxiety and depression and how she got into running despite often not being able to get out of bed before taking up the sport. Nita was inspired by some posts from her Facebook friend who got into “jogging” by following a run-walk plan, and one day took the kitchen timer and her dog Morgan out to try it out for herself. Nita's mind was not her only challenge to overcome, she also had an ankle that would swell when she ran too much which made her doubt that she was built for running. By dedicating a lot of time and energy to finding solutions that helped her keep running, she was able to slowly increase mileage over time enabling her to train for her first half-marathon, and later her first marathon. Running changed Nita's life in many ways aside from making her physically fit; it started by helping her get out of bed on the days she ran, and with time helped her deal with anxiety and depression and gave her energy to start writing again.Nita Sweeney has a law degree, had been writing for most of her life, and officially authored 3 books; she wrote many more books, but most of them have not yet been published. She started running with her dog in 2010 while also dealing with crippling depression that kept her in bed most hours of most days. Nita has since run many training miles, one ultramarathon, 3 marathons, 29 half-marathons, and over 100 shorter races. If you would like to follow Nita, she has a website where you can sign up for her email newsletter and find links to all her social media channels: https://nitasweeney.comIf you are interested in getting a copy of Depression Hates A Moving Target, it is available on Nita's website or on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Depression-Hates-Moving-Target-Running/dp/1642500135/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1B3WQNFFX32K&keywords=depression+hates+a+moving+target&qid=1663438667&sprefix=depression+hates%2Caps%2C76&sr=8-1Any feedback or suggestions on this review or any of our other podcast episodes would be greatly welcomed. Leave us a review using your favorite podcast player or contact us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/runningbookreviews/Twitter: https://twitter.com/reviews_runningInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningbookreviews/Podcast webpage: https://runningbookreviews.buzzsprout.com If you have been enjoying the podcast and are wondering how you can help us out, you can now buy us a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AlanSupport the show

Nita Sweeney attended the MFAW program in Port Townsend from 2006 to 2008. She is the award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink and co-creator of the writing journal, You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving.   While Nita always dreamed of being a writer, she didn't know her own stories had merit. Nita took a path to writing that had stopovers in training dogs, playing the flute, and becoming a partner at a law firm. She was a follower and student of Natalie Goldberg's, author of Writing Down the Bones, before she became Natalie's assistant in Taos, New Mexico. At 49 years old, Nita took steps to becoming a marathon runner, chronicled in her memoir Depression Hates a Moving Target. “I thought the story was ‘middle-age woman takes up running,'' Nita says, “but it was about ‘middle-age woman tries to save her life.'” Nita's new book, Make Every Move a Meditation is available for pre-order now. In it, she will explore how movement and exercise can be a meditation, “Why not make walking your dog a meditation?”   To learn more about Nita visit: https://nitasweeney.com/ Buy the books: https://nitasweeney.com/the-books/ Join her communities: https://facebook.com/groups/mindmoodandmovement/ https://facebook.com/groups/thewritersmind/ Recommendations Natalie Goldberg, Writing Down the Bones: https://nataliegoldberg.com/books/writing-down-the-bones/ Shinzen Young: https://www.shinzen.org/ NaNoWriMo: https://nanowrimo.org/ Couch to 5K: http://www.c25k.com/ Writers League of Texas: https://writersleague.org/

As good as running is for our bodies, it's probably equally good, if not even more so, for our brains. The mental health benefits of aerobic exercise have been proven over and over again in scientific studies. On today's Run to the Top Podcast, we explore the topic of running as a meditation practice with author and runner Nita Sweeney. You might remember her from being on the show a couple of years ago. Nita's back with a new book out called Make Every Move a Meditation: Mindful Movement for Mental Health, Well-Being, and Insight. We talk about: why you might want to incorporate meditation into your running what the benefits are, and exactly how to start doing it on your run right now. And don't worry for all of you out there who bristle with anything too new agey or woowoo. You'll learn how you can actually use some of these techniques to improve your performance, not just your mental health. Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community  RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week's show brought to you by: Magnesium Breakthrough from Bioptimizers.  Supplementing with magnesium before you go to bed has been shown in scientific studies to… Increase in muscle oxygenation during high intensity exercise Reduce inflammation  Significantly improve sleep quality Improve aerobic exercise capacity when training. When you're looking for a magnesium supplement, make sure you take one that is organic and has all 7 unique forms of magnesium.  Our recommendation is Magnesium Breakthrough from Bioptimizers because it's made with the highest quality, organic magnesium and contains all 7 critical forms. Most other magnesium supplements are synthetic and only contain one or two forms of magnesium, which is simply not enough. For an exclusive offer for Run to the Top  listeners go to magbreakthrough.com/runtothetop  to save up to 42%  TIMELINE Improving your mitochondria is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your performance and make your body work better.  Time-line Nutrition's Mitopure is backed by over a decade of research and is clinically proven to revitalize mitochondria.  Mitopure restores mitochondrial function, so every cell in your body has the energy to do its job and keep you healthy and functioning right. In fact, clinical studies have shown that 500mg of Urolithin, one of the main ingredients in Mitopure, can significantly increase muscle strength & endurance with no other change in lifestyle. Improving your mitochondria is one of the best things you can do for your health and with Mitopure from time-line nutrition, it has never been easier.  Go to timelinenutrition.com and use promo code RUNNERSCONNECT for 10% off the plan of your choice.

Join Scotty and author, ultramarathoner and dog enthusiast Nita Sweeney for a long run in which they discuss her book "Depression Hates a Moving Target," her life in running, which started at the age of 50! Of course, their dogs, and anything else that came up!  A cool discussion not to be missed. Buy her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Depression-Hates-Moving-Target-Running-ebook/dp/B08RW78HS6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2AGGYKGUQJ5B8&keywords=nita+Sweeney+depression&qid=1660320367&sprefix=nita+sweeney+depression%2Caps%2C62&sr=8-1 This episode brought to you by Dri-Seats.  Use the code TJM20 and get 20% off now.  you know you need them.  Stop waiting: https://www.dri-seats.com Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenjunkmiles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenjunkmiles/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenJunkMiles/  

Nita Sweeney is the award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink and co-creator of the writing journal, You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving. Her upcoming book, Make Every Move a Meditation (available for preorder), was featured in the Wall Street Journal. Nita lives in central Ohio with her husband, Ed, and their yellow Labrador retriever, Scarlet. Download your free copy of Nita's eBook Three Tools for a Happier, Healthier Mind. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-mind-creator/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/new-mind-creator/support

Nita Sweeney is the award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink. She is also co-creator of the writing journal, You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving. Her upcoming book, Make Every Move a Meditation (available for preorder), was featured in the Wall Street Journal. Nita lives in central Ohio with her husband, Ed, and their yellow Labrador retriever, Scarlet. Download your free copy of Nita's eBook Three Tools For A Happier, Healthier Mind. Mindfulness in Motion Listen & Subscribe on: Therefore iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.nitasweeney.com Book: Make Every Move a Meditation: Mindful Movement for Mental Health, Well-Being, and Insight By Nita Sweeney Book: You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving (Gift for writers) By Nita Sweeney Book: Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running With My Dog Brought Me Back From the Brink By Nita Sweeney Free E-Book: 3 Tools For A Happier, Healthier Mind Therefore   Most Influential Person Daron Larson Effect on Emotions It's being able to withstand both painful emotions and feel positive emotions. That's what mindfulness practice has allowed me to do. I don't have to push and pull on either one. I can be with what arises, no matter what it is. Mindfulness in Motion Therefore   Thoughts on Breathing Notice how much you hold your breath. During the day, just notice. When I'm running, often, I'm not forcing my breath instead, I will try to let my body react, relax, and let it take a natural breath.  Mindfulness in Motion Suggested Resources Book: Make Every Move a Meditation: Mindful Movement for Mental Health, Well-Being, and Insight By Nita Sweeney Book: You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving (Gift for writers) By Nita Sweeney Book: Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running With My Dog Brought Me Back From the Brink By Nita Sweeney Book: Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana App: Waking Up Bullying Story I came from an alcoholic family, I was in and out of my own drinking and addiction, many very addictive behaviors with substances. Therefore And I think that this mindful awareness of my own behavior, and realizing that there was something driving me that I was unaware of. As a result of my actions, I would get bullied because other people didn't like what I was doing. Therefore So that awareness that there was something else going on, so much deeper, than I could have possibly worked with, to maybe modify my own behavior, or at least, be able to be with it without all the shame and guilt and things. Therefore And then when the bullying did happen, having the compassion because that's one of the things in meditation is we develop mind states, one of which is loving kindness and so having the compassion for the person, another person to realize that they too, were coming from some kind of place of often fear, that's what usually it is, we're coming out of fear. Therefore It's taken years of therapy, to help me understand that. But in the meditation practice, sitting with memories of that, the thoughts that come up now, the body sensations, especially being able to be with the discomfort, and then also having fond memories that I didn't really remember because there was so much of the kind of bad things that I didn't let them happen. So So when you're still or when you do meditation, even mindfulness in motion, when you let the rest of the world drop away, whether it's through in the writing practice the sitting in moving meditation, the rest of the world rep drops away, and joyous memories can come up. Related Episodes Therefore How Meditation Can Save The World; Tom Cronin The Three Pillars of Meditation; Giovanni Dienstmann Your Life IS Meditation; Mark Van Buren Special Offer Are you experiencing anxiety & stress? Peace is within your grasp. I'm Bruce Langford, a practicing coach and hypnotist helping fast-track people just like you to shed their inner bully and move forward with confidence. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Send me an email at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘Coaching Session' in the subject line. We'll set up a zoom call and talk about how you can move forward to a better life.

Running saved Nita Sweeney's life, and what started out with miles hidden from neighbors eyes in pink sweatpants with her dog turned into ultras. Hear about her journey, finding meditation, writing books, and even a story about Stafford's out of body trip on this episode. Pre-order Nita's new book now. https://www.amazon.com/How-Make-Every-More-Meditation/dp/1642509892/

Nita Sweeney is the award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink. She has written other books since, but is also a certified meditation leader, mental health advocate, and ultramarathoner. Nita founded Mind, Mood, and Movement to support well-being through meditation, exercise, and writing practice, and another group called The Writer's Mind, to share writing practices in order to produce publishable work. She lives in central Ohio with her husband, Ed, and their yellow Labrador retriever, Scarlet. She was a really informed guest, and exuded a feeling of calm and content. Please have a listen to our conversation.

Hello Beautiful People!CONNECT WITH JENNAH-LOUISEMindset Coaching | https://www.jennahlouise.com.auInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/jennah_louiseTo Be Human Book List | https://amzn.to/3KCdRaX❤️ SUPPORT the To Be Human Podcast | https://www.patreon.com/jennahlouiseCONNECT WITH NITAWebsite | https://nitasweeney.comOn today's podcast we have the lovely Nita Sweeney. Nita is a certified meditation leader, mental health advocate and ultramarathon runner. She is the award-winning author of the running and mental health memoir, ‘Depression hates a moving target'. What I personally love about this conversation is Nita's beautiful openness, vulnerability and authenticity. Nita will share transparently that for a lot of her life she has genuinely felt like her mind was trying to kill her, and it is in this conversation that she shares more about that experience, and in how she has learnt over time, to not only manage this but move through this. She shares techniques that have worked for her in overcoming negative thoughts that do go as deep as suicide ideation and personally one of my favourites is in the power of pause, and understanding not every thought you have needs to be met with action. She also shares her experience of taking up running and how that resulted in her decreasing her antidepressants which began the journey of her becoming a respected mental health advocate. Please enjoy this conversation with the lovely Nita. #jennahlouise #tobehumanpodcast

Nita Sweeney is the award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink and co-creator of the writing journal, You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving. Her upcoming book, Make Every Move a Meditation (available for preorder), was featured in the Wall Street Journal. A certified meditation leader, mental health advocate, ultramarathoner, and former assistant to writing practice originator Natalie Goldberg, Nita founded the groups Mind, Mood, and Movement to support well-being through meditation, exercise, and writing practice, and The Writer's Mind, to share using writing practice to produce publishable work. Nita also publishes the writing resource newsletter, Write Now Columbus. Nita lives in central Ohio with her husband, Ed, and their yellow Labrador retriever, Scarlet. Download your free copy of Nita's eBook Three Ways to Heal Your Mind.

How can you go from coach potato at age 49 to an ultra marathoner? How does physical movement help to counteract the symptoms of bipolar disorder? Nita Sweeney is the award-winning author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink. In this sweet and vulnerable conversation she shares about her battles with mental health and the surprising benefits she found from taking up a running practice. In addition to her running practice she has an active meditation practice, and she gives some great tips and insights into creating a balanced practice. www.nitasweeney.com

 Writer and runner Nita Sweeney, author of Depression Hates a Moving Target, talks to Daron about how she went from struggling to get off the couch to running marathons by starting small, sticking to a plan, and relying on the support of her dog, her husband, and her friends. She also shares how her mindfulness practice helps her as a runner and as a writer. Support the show

Nita Sweeney is an award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink.Nita is a meditation leader, mental health advocate, and ultramarathoner.Today we will discuss how people can find the motivation to get moving to support their mental health. https://nitasweeney.com/@nitasweeney

Ep#104 All too often in the wellness world, especially in the diet and fitness circles, our mental and emotional well being doesn't get the attention it  deserves.  It's a huge blindspot because how we feel and what we think is so fundamental.  Mental health disorders are linked to the prevalence, progression, and outcome of some of today's most pressing chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.  They increase the risk for substance abuse and addiction.  Our mental health affects how we handle and respond to stress, make choices, relate to ourselves and others.  Bottomline, mental health IS health.  When our mind is suffering, our whole being suffers. Today's episode is a poignant example of how our bodies have the power to heal our minds and how our minds have the power to  heal our bodies.  I talk with Nita Sweeney,  an award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink , and her upcoming book, Make Every Move a Meditation,  which was recently featured in the Wall Street Journal.  Nita's personal journey of overcoming a lifetime of chronic depression and anxiety through a unique combination of running, writing and meditation is a powerful example of how it really is never too late to reclaim our health and happiness.   Her story, a brave and honest account of beating the odds and cultivating inner resilience is incredible inspiration for anyone struggling with mental health or even just stuck in a rut and needing to make some healthy lifestyle changes.  Three Ways to Heal Your Mind (free ebook)https://nitasweeney.com/ebooks-2/Depression Hates a Moving Targethttps://nitasweeney.com/about-the-book/Make Every Move a Meditation (preorder)https://www.amazon.com/How-Make-Every-More-Meditation/dp/1642509892/Couch to 5K Running Program http://www.c25k.comMorning Pages Practice (Julie Cameron)https://juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/morning-pages/

I am joined today by award winning author, couch potato to 5K victor, and ultrarunner. We talk about how running helps with her battle her depression, and how it helped give her motivation and inspiration to write her first book "DEPRESSION HATES A MOVNING TARGET".https://nitasweeney.com/ebooks-2/Find out more about Nita Sweeney by visiting her website, nitasweeney.com. Download her free ebook, Three Ways to Heal Your Mind. And, join her email newsletter for tips, musings, and updates.Follow her on Social Media: @nitasweeney

Nita Sweeney is the award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink and co-creator of the writing journal, You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving. She is a certified meditation leader, mental health advocate, ultramarathoner, and former assistant to writing practice originator Natalie Goldberg. Her upcoming book, Make Every Move a Meditation (available for preorder), was featured in the Wall Street Journal. In this episode, we talk about writing as a tool for healing and how to combat the "shoulds" on our life path.Full video: http://bit.ly/selftalksweeneyMore from Nita:Website and more: https://linktr.ee/nitasweeneyFree e-book: https://nitasweeney.com/ebooks-2/  Music:"Ave Marimba"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Support the show (http://paypal.me/rachelastarte)

"I realized I thought I was writing a book about a middle-aged woman who ran a marathon, and what I was actually writing about was a woman trying to save her life." Nita Sweeney, the award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink, joins Heather to talk about her journey of becoming a runner — and her journey of finding herself. Before she discovered running, Nita was a 49-year-old chronically depressed, occasionally manic, and unable to run for more than 60 seconds at a time. Using exercise, she unearthed an inner strength she didn't know she possessed, and with the help of her canine companion, she found herself on the way to completing her first marathon. A former lawyer-turned-author, Nita has a new book — Make Every Move a Meditation — that comes out this summer and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal. A certified meditation leader, mental health advocate, ultramarathoner, and former assistant to writing practice originator Natalie Goldberg, Nita founded the groups Mind, Mood, and Movement to support well-being through meditation, exercise, and writing practice, and The Writer's Mind, to share using writing practice to produce publishable work. Nita also publishes the writing resource newsletter, Write Now Columbus. She lives in central Ohio with her husband, Ed, and their yellow Labrador retriever, Scarlet. You can downtown your free copy of Nita's eBook Three Ways to Heal Your Mind.

Welcome episode # 14! Today We are continuing on a theme we have touched on quite a bit this season which is mental health, and specifically today we will focus on depression. According to the scientists, at least 300 million people worldwide struggle with depression, and its only getting worse. And here is another interesting stat for you, scientists also have estimated that roughly 53% of the world is unhappy. These numbers are not good. Now, I am no depression expert, but today's episode guest is. Our guest today is award winning author author and runner Nita Sweeney who is going to take us through her amazing story of going from contemplating suicide in the depths of depression to picking up running which totally changes her life. Before she started running she was overweight, chronically depressed, struggling with bipolar disorder, and barely able to function in life at all. Her journey of running with her dog is an amazing journey that completely transforms her life and mental health. This story reminds us all that its never too late to start something, to make changes in our life, and that often, it just starts with small changes, that we build on over time. I think you'll really enjoy listening to Nita, and this is just a teaser for the award-winning book she wrote that shares the same title as this episode: “Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink.Nitas Website: https://nitasweeney.com/Buy her book:  https://nitasweeney.com/about-the-book/Pre-Order her new book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Make-Every-More-Meditation/dp/1642509892/

Nita Sweeney is the award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink and co-creator of the writing journal, You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving. Her upcoming book, Make Every Move a Meditation (available for preorder), was featured in the Wall Street Journal. A certified meditation leader, mental health advocate, ultramarathoner, and former assistant to writing practice originator Natalie Goldberg, Nita founded the groups Mind, Mood, and Movement to support well-being through meditation, exercise, and writing practice, and The Writer's Mind, to share using writing practice to produce publishable work. Nita also publishes the writing resource newsletter, Write Now Columbus. Nita lives in central Ohio with her husband, Ed, and their yellow Labrador retriever, Scarlet. Download your free copy of Nita's eBook Three Ways to Heal Your Mind.https://nitasweeney.com/https://nitasweeney.com/about-the-book/

Nita Sweeney's struggle with bipolar disorder and grief had overtaken her life when she decided to take her beloved dog and try running, even though she doubted she could make it around the block. Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink (Mango Publishing, 2019) reveals Sweeney's moving and inspiring story of how every mile she ran brought her closer to wholeness and shares her hard-won wisdom on how you can get up off the couch and take back your own life. Our conversation follows her story from “it just feels good to be moving” to training for a full marathon, how running and meditation impacted her writing and mood, and all the support from her community, husband, and dog along the journey. Sarah Kearns (@annotated_sci) reads about scholarship, the sciences, and philosophy, and is likely drinking mushroom tea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Nita Sweeney's struggle with bipolar disorder and grief had overtaken her life when she decided to take her beloved dog and try running, even though she doubted she could make it around the block. Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink (Mango Publishing, 2019) reveals Sweeney's moving and inspiring story of how every mile she ran brought her closer to wholeness and shares her hard-won wisdom on how you can get up off the couch and take back your own life. Our conversation follows her story from “it just feels good to be moving” to training for a full marathon, how running and meditation impacted her writing and mood, and all the support from her community, husband, and dog along the journey. Sarah Kearns (@annotated_sci) reads about scholarship, the sciences, and philosophy, and is likely drinking mushroom tea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

Episode 110.   Guest Nita Sweeney is an award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink and co-creator of the writing journal, You Should be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving. She is also a certified meditation leader, mental health advocate, ultra-marathoner and former assistant to writing practice originator Natalie Goldberg.    Nita founded the groups Mind, Mood and Movement to support well-being through meditation, exercise, and writing practice, and The Writer's Mind, to share using writing practice to produce publishable work. Nita also publishes the writing resource newsletter, Write Now Columbus.    Join Nita and I as we talk about her journey back from depression and the creative process of writing. Enjoy! To learn more about today's guest Nita Sweeney please visit: Website: www.nitasweeney.com Twitter: @NitaSweeney Facebook:  @NitaSweeneyAuthor Instagram:  @NitaSweeney To learn more about host G. Brian Benson: www.gbrianbenson.com www.patreon.com/gbrianbenson www.habitsforsuccessbook.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/gbrianbenson Facebook: www.facebook.com/gbrianbensonmedia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbrianbenson/ Produced by Casey Jarombek ✌ Brought to you by Reawaken Media 

Today's conversation is with Nita Sweeney, ultramarathoner and award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink and co-creator of the writing journal, You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving. Nita's memoir personally helped me change my mindset to stay on course with my own marathon training, and so I'm just thrilled to get to share this conversation with all of you. Nita was facing a point in her life where she was in a deep depression and nearly suicidal when a friend posted on Facebook about her most recent run. Nita found her way to a couch to 5k plan that was the start of her running journey, even if conspicuous at first. She used her dog as a decoy when she stepped out of the house for her very first interval of running. What followed was Nita pushing her own limits and discovering the magic of running. Nita's always practiced meditation and so was able to channel that skill in running and she focused on her form through Chi Running method. She has since completed several marathons and an ultramarathon. You can purchase her memoir Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink at the following: https://www.amazon.com/Depression-Hates-Moving-Target-Running/dp/1642500135 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/depression-hates-a-moving-target-nita-sweeney/1130148744 You can also pre-order her new book coming out this August at: https://www.target.com/p/make-every-move-a-meditation-by-nita-sweeney-paperback/-/A-85661373 https://www.amazon.com/How-Make-Every-Move-Meditation/dp/1642509892 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/make-every-move-a-meditation-nita-sweeney/1140921417 Check out Nita on Instagram and Twitter: @nitasweeney and her website www.nitasweeney.com Get in touch with me with questions, comments or an opportunity to chat with me by email runningonoptimism@gmail.com

Nita Sweeney is the award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink and co-creator of the writing journal, You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving. A certified meditation leader, mental health advocate, ultramarathoner, and former assistant to writing practice originator Natalie Goldberg, Nita founded the groups Mind, Mood, and Movement to support well-being through meditation, exercise, and writing practice, and The Writer's Mind, to share using writing practice to produce publishable work. Nita lives in central Ohio with her husband, Ed, and their yellow Labrador retriever, Scarlet.    In today's episode we talk all about mental health, and the connection between our physical health and our mental health.  Nita doesn't hold back, she braves talking about all the good, the bad and the ugly surrounding mental health, this one is powerful!   Highlights from the show: Why Nita started running How running brought her back from the brink The connection between exercise and our mental health The importance of a support system  Nita's top 3 mental health and wellness tools   Resources:  Free ebook - Three Ways to Heal Your Mind https://nitasweeney.com/ebooks-2/  Depression Hates a Moving Target https://nitasweeney.com/about-the-book/  You Should Be Writing https://nitasweeney.com/you-should-be-writing/  All Things Nita! https://linktr.ee/nitasweeney 

“Make goals so small that you can't fail.” -Nita Sweeney   If you spend 60 hours in a period of 60 days devoted to achieving whatever your goal is, that's about 1 hour every day. Will you say it's doable? Probably, if you're motivated enough that is. However, if you are facing depression and anxiety on top of that, even the simplest task will sound like a hike to Mount Kilimanjaro.    But…. What if we changed that to 60 SECONDS instead? Now we're talking!    Nita Sweeney suffered from depression, mood swings, and grief from the loss of her loved ones for so long. And like everybody else, Nita longed for a better life, a happier one out of the ravine she's in. But making that change does not come easy for anyone… until… she found a tool that gave her a jumpstart, one that lasted for a mere 60-second. It may not sound much, but eventually, Nita got her footing and became an award-winning wellness author and ultramarathoner — all in her late 40's!     But that's not only what helped Nita overcome her negative emotions. Listen in as Nita reflects on how doing both the inner work made the outer work more bearable and lessons she learned about making ridiculously small goals and being always on the move. As her book states, Depression Hates a Moving Target. So, keep on moving!    Adversities can get beyond our ability to conquer, and it's not your fault. It's just how it is. That's why we have a community. But sometimes, it's really up to us to make that call ourselves. Ask for it and it will come.    If you are dealing with depression, anxiety, having thoughts of suicide, or just need someone to rely on for emotional support, don't hesitate to call and reach out for that needed help.    Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 (English) Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-628-9454 (Spanish)   Connect with Ted:  Website Facebook  Twitter Instagram     LinkedIn YouTube Highlights:  03:47 60 Seconds of Jogging 08:19 See Things As They Are 12:57 The First Mile is a Liar 17:10 Doing the Work Really Pays 21:22 The Duality of Meditation 26:37 If Others Can, You Can  33:02 Recap 

Nita Sweeney is the award-winning author of "Depression Hates a Moving Target". As the title suggests, she uses running (with her amazing doggo) to overcome mental illness. Getting started with running and making it stick at age 49 was not easy for Nita. Now, she's run three full marathons and dozens of half-marathons since 2010. She even ran her first 50K last year. Her stories from the ongoing journey will make you laugh, cry, and go out for a run, of course. Nita's new book, "How to Make Every Move a Meditation", comes out this summer. And it's already been mentioned in a list of anticipated workout books in the Wall Street Journal. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions about mental illness, substance abuse, and suicidal ideations. ************************************ This episode was presented by DUI & Behavioral Health Counseling Centers, which has offices here in northern Illinois – in Sycamore, Plano, and Crystal Lake. If you suspect you or someone you love has a problem with drinking, drugs, mental illness or anger, call 815-895-9000 today and set up an evaluation. Visit duisycamore.com for more information. ************************************ Catch me on IGTV (@40000_Steps) and Facebook Live at 11 a.m. CST every Tuesday and Thursday. Join the discussion. Bring your own snacks. ************************************ If you or someone you know would like to star on the podcast, or be interviewed on IGTV, email us at 40000steps@gmail.com. ************************************ Sign up for our free newsletter and read my regular musings in The Big Blog at 40000steps.com, where you can also read about and listen to every episode of 40,000 Steps Radio. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christopher-heimerman/message

Dan Skinner talks with Nita Sweeney, author, runner, and mental health advocate. Topics include wellness and the wellness industry, running and depression, privilege and exercise. Show notes at PrognosisOhio.com and wcbe.org.

Andrea and Craig welcome Nita Sweeney, an author, distance runner, and meditator who shares her tale of overcoming depression and anxiety through long distance running with her dog Morgan. She details the first basic steps everyone should take to start their battle against depression, getting out of bed and doing a basic self-care task such as brushing your teeth. Nita describes how at 49, being overweight and depressed she went from “couch to 5k” and how it changed her life. Another challenge Nita was able to overcome was the negative voices in her head that filled her with negativity and self-doubt, making her constantly second-guess her decision to improve. She narrates how she was able to defeat those voices and how to keep them from spoiling your drive and motivation. The co-hosts share some of their experience with running (and with pups) and how it benefited them, as well as their take on trail running versus road running. Listen to the episode to find out how you too can go from “couch to 5k”, become a marathon runner and overcome depression, anxiety, self doubt and even flourish along the way.Visit Nita's website: https://nitasweeney.com/All things Nita: https://linktr.ee/nitasweeneyCheck out Nita's books:Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running With My Dog Brought Me Back From the Brink https://www.amazon.com/dp/1642500135https://nitasweeney.com/about-the-book/Free eBook: Three Ways to Heal Your Mind You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Movinghttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1642502553Nita Sweeney's BioNita Sweeney is the award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink and co-creator of the writing journal, You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving. A certified meditation leader, mental health advocate, ultramarathoner, and former assistant to writing practice originator Natalie Goldberg, Nita founded the groupsMind, Mood, and Movement to support well-being through meditation, exercise, and writing practice, and The Writer's Mind, to share using writing practice to produce publishable work. Nita also publishes the writing resource newsletter, Write Now Columbus. Nita lives in central Ohio with her husband, Ed, and their yellow Labrador retriever, Scarlet. Download your free copy of Nita's eBook Three Ways to Heal Your Mind.

Can exercise really help anxiety and depression? For a wide array of reasons, even a quick jog may help someone struggling with their mental health more than you may think. Listen in to learn: How to start on your exercise and mental health journey Why a jog can influence your anxiety or depression If journaling may help your process Nita Sweeney, the Author of Depression Hates a Moving Target, shares her journey handling her mental health by reclaiming her physical health. While there is a wide range of medications available for severe depression or anxiety, they may not be the best option for every individual coming to terms with their mental health. Instead, physical activity like running or jogging can have profound benefits as an alternative or in concert with prescription medication. However, one of the cruelest aspects of anxiety and depression can be the challenges one faces when trying something new or the significant fear of failure. Despite this, even getting off of the couch and outdoors to attempt can be the first step on your path to remedying your mental health. Visit nitasweeney.com for more information. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

Nita Sweeney, author of Depression Hates a Moving Target talks about her experience with depression and bipolar disorder and how moving--running even just 60 seconds at first with her dog--helped her find her own inner strength and cope with mental illness. Nita says we can get help and find the support we need to feel healthier and happier in our lives. Tune in to this important conversation.  www.PollyCampbell.com https://nitasweeney.com/

The mental health benefits of running are numerous, yet talking directly about depression is often pushed to the side in running circles. But that's not how #RunPainFree rolls. In today's episode, Coach Jessica Marie Rose Leggio shines a spotlight on award-winning author Nita Sweeney. She shares her intimate story on how depression affected her and how running brought her to a better place. Nita's story is harrowing, authentic, relatable, and we hope everyone out there can glean a lesson or two from Nita's words of wisdom.  #RunPainFree: Our obligatory question: What is your running story?  Nita Sweeney: I'd had an awful year where a whole bunch of people died, to the point that I was not just glued to the sofa; I was almost under it. I have chronic depression, bipolar and bipolar two, which often manifests as depression. So, I was on the sofa, scrolling through social media, and saw a post from a high school friend. She was following a running plan. She said, 'call me crazy, but this running is getting to be fun.' My immediate thought was, you have got to be joking! So, I followed her progress as her post had planted a seed in the back of my mind. I went to the website, and it said as a starting point, do 60 seconds of jogging. I'd tried many things, and my friend posted her progress, so I thought, why not?  I was terrified people would laugh at me, so I decided to take our dog for my first run so the neighbors would think I was exercising him. I took a digital microwave timer and headed to a hidden ravine, and jogged for 60 seconds. To my surprise, I didn't die! I'd run earlier in my life, but it was just sprinting to lose weight. There was no joy in it; there was no peace, there was no sense of accomplishment. It was just how many calories did I burn? Starting running wasn't a heroic act; it was a mere act of desperation. I was just at the end of my proverbial rope, and I was at a place where I had to do something, or I was going to end up back in the psych ward.   #RunPainFree: We all have negative self-talk and insecurities. Whether someone admits to it outwardly is irrelevant. The only person you have to admit it to truly is yourself.  When did you realize it was more than just negative self-talk?  Nita Sweeney: I'd practiced law for about ten years. I was proud of my work, but I found myself in a place where I couldn't do my job. I went to a psychologist, and she said to me, do you realize how hard you're treating yourself, how critically you're speaking to yourself. I knew that I was different from many people. But I didn't realize that it was possibly diagnoseable. She also told me that practicing law was the worst case of job fit she had seen in over 20 years. I was so out of touch with myself; I had this critical voice that said, 'if you were better, you'd really love this job.' My psych told me that type of thinking was toxic.  But taking up running wasn't the linear path of progress; it was more like whack-a-mole. The voice pops up, you hit it, and you think you've got it. But oh no, here it is over here and over here and here. Running, in the beginning, was just a new place for my depression to voice itself. It took time to deal with my negative self-talk when running. #RunPainFree: What tools did you use to discourage the wrong voices, or did a cheerful voice overshadow them eventually? Nita Sweeney: I was using Map My Run, and at the end of each session, it would ask me how I felt. I may have been slow, my form may not have been great, or my left ankle may have niggled, all that stuff. No matter how critical my thinking was that day, I would start the run journal with 'way to go Nita, good job!' At first, it felt kind of fake. But eventually, it carried over to the rest of my life, and especially on the run. In any new situation, at first, I get that critical voice. But eventually, I'll hear a whisper that says, 'sweetheart, don't be so hard on yourself. Honey, it's okay.' It's ever so quiet. But it's in the back corner of my mind, and so I have to listen for it.  #RunPainFree: Wow, it lends a lot to the power of journaling. And how just repeating that to yourself eventually becomes your positive self-talk. It's so powerful because we all are so used to it on the opposing side. In your book, you talk about how napping became a necessity with your depression. I found it interesting because there's a good amount of information that says napping is a sign that you're depressed. But it's not physical tiredness; it's emotional tiredness.  #RunPainFree: Can you talk from a mental health standpoint about what that did for you?  Nita Sweeney: When I came home from an outing to the grocery store, to a coffee house, to anything, I would have to lie down. And it just depended on the level of my depression at the time. So to have a day where I tried to take a nap and couldn't fall asleep, and then to realize that my brain wants me to go out for a run was unfathomable.  #RunPainFree: How important is it for someone with depression to have that one person with unwavering support? Nita Sweeney: For me, it was vital. I know that for single people, joining a group serves that purpose. I was lucky to have my husband Ed, so I didn't join a running group for quite a while. There are other reasons like anxiety, paranoia, and things like that. But I had Ed beside me.  Some people need running to be their own thing. They don't even want to talk about it that much. It's their mind time, their alone time, their planning time. They don't need races; they don't need training groups. They want to run, but that's not me. I've got to talk about it. I didn't tell Ed or anybody for at least a month that I was running. I had to convince myself that it might stick to feel comfortable just sharing that I was running. I was afraid that it would be like the mini trampoline in the basement and the art classes I took if I failed. Often the person that you're trying to protect is yourself. The reality was, I was trying to protect myself from disappointment. But becoming a runner has been anything but that.  TIMESTAMPS: 01:00 – Intro and Lisa's biography 02:51 – Nita's running story 11:53 – Realizing it was more than negative self-talk 14:13 – Tools to discourage negative voices 17:09 – Depressed naps vs. runners' naps 22:53: Importance of having supporters KEY LEARNING POINTS Running can be transformative for your mental health Baby steps are all it takes to reap the benefits of running Social support is hugely beneficial for running and mental health Journaling positive affirmations can transform your self-talk LINKS MENTIONED Marathon Training Summit: MarathonTrainingSummit.com Get an Assessment With Jessica: https://www.runpainfreenow.com. Resources & Programs To Run Injury-Free: https://www.runpainfreeacademy.com #RunPainFree Bootcamp: https://www.runpainfreebootcamp.com/rpf-bootcamp-optin1603391041910 Get a copy of Nita Sweeney's Book, Depression Hates a Moving Target: https://nitasweeney.com/. Thanks so much for tuning in this week! It was great to have Nita share her story. We know mental health can be taboo, but we hope that Nita's story shows that you are not alone and running can help.  Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends.  Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our "#RunPainFree Podcast!" And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They help us out with the show's ranking, and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get. Take care of yourself and keep running!

About Nita, which includes links that were discussed in the podcast: Nita Sweeney is the award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink and co-creator of the writing journal, You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving. A long-time meditator, three-time marathoner, and former assistant to writing practice originator Natalie Goldberg, Nita founded the Facebook group Mind, Mood, and Movement to support mental well-being through meditation, exercise, and writing practice. She lives in central Ohio with her husband, Ed, and their yellow Labrador retriever, Scarlet. Download your free copy of Nita's eBook Three Ways to Heal Your Mind.

Nita Sweeney is the award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink and co-creator of the writing journal, You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving. A long-time meditator, three-time marathoner, and former assistant to writing practice originator Natalie Goldberg, Nita founded the Facebook group Mind, Mood, and Movement to support mental well-being through meditation, exercise, and writing practice. She lives in central Ohio with her husband, Ed, and their yellow Labrador retriever, Scarlet. https://nitasweeney.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/PostcardstotheUniverse)

Nita Sweeney – Depression Hates a Moving TargetAir Date: 10 February 2021 at 4:00 PM ET/1:00 PM ETNita Sweeney is the award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink and co-creator of the writing journal, You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving. A long-time meditator, three-time marathoner, and former assistant to writing practice originator Natalie Goldberg, Nita founded the Facebook group Mind, Mood, and Movement to support mental well-being through meditation, exercise, and writing practice. She lives in central Ohio with her husband, Ed, and their yellow Labrador retriever, Scarlet.Connect with Nita at https://nitasweeney.com/Visit the Show Page at https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/postcards-to-the-universeConnect with Melisa Caprio at https://www.postcardstotheuniverse.com/#NitaSweeney #PostcardsToTheUniverse #MelisaCaprio

In this episode of Funny Running Stories, middle-aged motivator, Nita Sweeney reminds us that the way we see ourselves may not be the way others see us

Nita Sweeney is the author of the memoir Depression Hates a Moving Target. She's back on the show for the second time, to talk more about how running is just one of many tools that she uses to combat some of her mental health struggles. Check out the full show notes for today's episode at http://DizRuns.com/912. Are you struggling in a certain area of your training and would like to pick my brain to try and find a way to get back on track? Schedule a consultation call and I’ll help you work through whatever is getting you down at the moment. http://DizRuns.com/consultation Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Become a Patron of the Show! Visit http://Patreon.com/DizRuns to find out how. Get Your Diz Runs Radio Swag! http://dizruns.com/magnet Subscribe to the Diz Runs Radio Find Me on an Apple Device http://dizruns.com/itunes Find Me on an Android http://dizruns.com/stitcher Find Me on SoundCloud http://dizruns.com/soundcloud Please Take the Diz Runs Radio Listener Survey http://dizruns.com/survey Win a Free 16-Week Training Plan Enter at http://dizruns.com/giveaway Join The Tribe If you’d like to stay up to date with everything going on in the Diz Runs world, become a member of the tribe! The tribe gets a weekly email where I share running tips and stories about running and/or things going on in my life. To get the emails, just sign up at http://dizruns.com/join-the-tribe The tribe also has an open group on Facebook, where tribe members can join each other to talk about running, life, and anything in between. Check out the group and join the tribe at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedizrunstribe/

Battling Depression with Running Shoes and a Dog: Nita Sweeney A major depressive episode turned Nita Sweeney from the law to writing. She is now an award-winning author who shares what she’s learned in her autobiographical Amazon best seller Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink.    Running, and more specifically, running with her dog helped change Nina’s life and her mental health, and she talks with Coach Claire about how running can be an effective tool for managing mental health issues, the challenges and limitations of running, the importance of community, even a virtual one, for keeping your spirits and your training up, and for all you new pandemic puppy owners, she shares tips on how to run with your new friend.  Nita has been plying her writing trade for over 25 years, and her work has been featured in health.com, healthline.com, livestrong.com, Fupping.com, PsychCentral.com, bpHope.com, Bustle.com, NextAvenue.com, UpJourney.com, Medium.com, Pawstruck.com, Thrive Global, WGRN, Sweatpants & Coffee, Authority Magazine, Intergenerational Inspiration, 2014 and Beyond, and Pretty Progressive, and in bp Magazine and Epoch Times, on the Word Carver, Running Dad, My Brain on Endorphins, and Diz Runs podcasts, and was nominated for the Ohio Arts Council Governor's Award. Her articles, essays, and poems have appeared in Buddhist America, Dog World, Dog Fancy, Writer's Journal, Country Living, Pitkin Review, Spring Street, The Taos News, WNBA-SF blog, Pencil Storm, The Writing Cooperative, It's Not Your Journey, Wide Open Writing, and other newspapers and newsletters. She writes the blog, Bum Glue and publishes the monthly email, Write Now Columbus.   Her poem "Memorial" won the Dublin Arts Council's Poet's Choice Award and an early draft of her memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink, (previously titled Twenty-Six Point Freaking Two) was short-listed for the William Faulkner - William Wisdom Creative Writing Competition Award. The book was awarded a Maxwell Medal in the Human Animal Bond category of the Dog Writers Association of America writing competition. It is a #1 Amazon Bestseller in the "mood disorders," "bipolar disorder," and "running & jogging" categories. The book was selected by Ohioana Library to be included in the 2020 Ohioana Festival. Nita also coauthored the popular writing journal, You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration and Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving, with Brenda Knight (Women of the Beat Generation.) Nita earned a journalism degree from The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University, a law degree from The Ohio State University, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from Goddard College. She serves on the board of the Women's National Book Association of San Francisco. For ten years, she studied with and assisted best-selling author Natalie Goldberg (Writing Down the Bones) at week-long writing workshops teaching the "rules of writing practice" and leading participants in sitting and walking meditation. Goldberg authorized Nita to teach "writing practice" and Nita has taught for nearly twenty years. When she's not writing and teaching, Nita runs. She has completed three full marathons, 27 half marathons (in eighteen states), and more than 80 shorter races. Nita lives in central Ohio with her husband and biggest fan, Ed, and her yellow Labrador running partner, Scarlet (aka #ninetyninepercentgooddog).     Questions Nita is asked:          2:41 Let's start with your running journey.  How did you begin to run regularly?   5:03 Your running journey is also connected to your mental health journey. Can you talk a little bit about that?   7:46 What was it like finding a running community?   10:14 How specifically has running helped your mental health?   11:49 I think it’s pretty well known that everybody who gets a running habit going, you feel good, at least when you stop running. Sometimes when you actually are running it doesn’t always feel good, but most of the time we feel good after we run, but there is a limit to that. You can only run so many miles in a day. You can’t always rely on exercise for all of your mental health issues. Where do you kind of draw the line and say, “Yes, running is a tool but I need some extra help?”   14:16 Sometimes you need actual therapy beyond running; don’t you agree?   15:41 I would also like to talk about you running with your dog, Scarlet. A lot of runners have dogs, and dogs help us get moving and get active, but you decided to write a book about that. Can you talk a little bit about that?    19:03 What other tips do you have for someone who just got their pandemic puppy and want to start running with the dog?   20:59 I know a lot of people who run with dogs who will maybe do their warmup with the dog and then circle back home and drop the dog off and then do a longer run. Is that something that you’ve had to do? In marathon training, you can’t take your dog for 20 miles or something like that.   23:21 I would imagine if you’re doing any kind of speed work or some kind of session where you need to do that, that must be a challenge with a dog?   24:21 Many runners have, like you, found running later in life.  How has your running changed as you age?   16:13 With your running and the pandemic, all the races have been canceled for the most part, a lot of us are left without goals. Are you still running and training without that goal and deadline?   28:44 I’ve started to see these socially distant races come up, and it just makes me wonder, is everybody going to wear masks when they run, which is obviously hard, and how do you stay six feet apart, what if you want to pass somebody? Have you looked into any of that, like how they’re going to do that?   31:49 I would love to hear more about when you are depressed or going through a mental health episode, you know that running makes you feel better, you know that calling a friend makes you feel better, you know that intellectually, but because you’re depressed and not feeling good, you don’t feel like doing those things. So how do you start moving when you don’t want to move? How do you reach out when you don’t want to reach out? Any tips?   35:37 Let’s say I’m a brand new runner and I want to find community. Where would  you suggest me going? Questions I ask everyone:   38:09 If you could go back and talk to yourself when you first started running, what advice would you give yourself?   38:55 What is the greatest gift that running has given you?   39:42 Where can listeners connect with you? Quotes by Nita:   “I had to find something that suited me in a way, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally, and running did that.”   “I really think that it’s kind of ironic that I ended up writing a book about running. I couldn’t have done that without the focus and endurance that I had from marathon training.”   “Having gone through an injury, coming out the other side, realizing that it’s going to be okay, that’s been one of the great things of having done anything, but especially running for a long time, seeing those patterns.”   Take a Listen on Your Next Run Want more awesome interviews and advice? Subscribe to our iTunes channel Mentioned in this podcast:  NitaSweeney.com Depression Hates a Moving Target John Bingham "The Penguin" books Marathoner in Training Dash for Donation Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community RunnersConnect Facebook page claire@runnersconnect.net   Follow Nita on:   nita@nitasweeney.com Twitter Facebook We really hope you’ve enjoyed this episode of Run to the Top. The best way you can show your support of the show is to share this podcast with your family and friends and share it on your Facebook, Twitter, or any other social media channel you use. The more people who know about the podcast and download the episodes, the more I can reach out to and get top running influencers, to bring them on and share their advice, which hopefully makes the show even more enjoyable for you!

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Show Notes -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Episode: "How to Run Your Crazy (Thoughts) Out of Your Mind" Welcome to the #RunPainFree Podcast. In this episode, Jessica Leggio, COACH preludes her Marathon Training Summit interview with Nita Sweeney on the power of self-talk. So if you want to identify self-talk red flags, keeping a run journal, and get over harassing yourself with negative thoughts so you can manage stress, depression, and negative thoughts through running, tune in now! In this episode, you'll discover: Episode Title: "How To Run Your Crazy (Thoughts) Out Of Your Mind" Getting honest with yourself How to be honest with yourself Running away from depression About Nita Sweeney Nita Sweeney is an expert in mental health whose accomplishments include: Runner and Marathoner Author on mental health issues Author of Depression Hates a Moving Target More Information Learn more about how you can improve your results with mental health with Visit MarathonTrainingSummit.com Links & Mentions From This Episode: MarathonTrainingSummit.com NitaSweeney.com Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below!   If you enjoyed this episode on the Power of self-talk, please share it with your friends by using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post.   Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our "#RunPainFree Podcast!"   And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get.   Please leave a review right now  Thanks for listening!

Columbus native, Nita Sweeney, joins David, Marcus and Nate to chat about her book "Depression Hates A Moving Target: How Running With My Dog Brought Me Back From The Brink." Nita talks about her struggles with depression, how she got started running and how it has changed her life. Nita Sweeney Bio:Nita Sweeney is the author of the award-winning running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink. Her writing journal, You Should Be Writing, is available for preorder. She has completed three full marathons, twenty-seven half marathons (in eighteen states), and more than one hundred shorter races. Nita coaches creatives in writing and meditation, blogs at BumGlue, and publishes the monthly e-newsletter, Write Now Columbus. She lives in central Ohio with her husband and biggest fan, Ed, and her yellow Labrador running partner, Scarlet. Read more about Nita and her book at https://nitasweeney.com/

Nita Sweeney is an award-winning author, writing and meditation coach, and marathoning mental health advocate. Her running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink, is an Amazon bestseller. The writing journal she co-authored, You Should Be Writing: [...] The post The Magic Of Tiny Goals appeared first on AuthorExpertWire Podcast.

Left of Str8 Radio, Saturday, April 11.. 11am:  VFC 2.0 Our guest this Saturday we're chatting with the author of Depression Hates a Moving Target, Nita Sweeney Welcome to "Voices for Change 2.0"  Co-Host's Rebecca and Joe Lombardo have been happily married for 15 years. At age 19, Rebecca was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and struggles with mental illness daily. In 2013, she survived a suicide attempt. As she recovered, she started a blog detailing her struggles. Eventually that blog was turned into a book called It’s Not Your Journey and is now available on Amazon.com Please subscribe to Left of Str8 Radio right here on Blog Talk Radio by clicking on the pink box on the top right and you will get notifications when any new episodes are available on the Left of Str8 Radio Network.  We appreciate your support. If you would like to advertise on any or all of our shows on the Left of Str8 Radio Network, contact Scott for great deals and low cost ads that will reach 1,000's of targeted customers.  Email us at Scott@leftofstr8.com All Music played on ANY program on the Left of Str8 Radio Network has been provided and licensed directly with written permission from the artist or producer.  Documentation is on file at the Left of Str8 Radio Studio in  Youngstown, Ohio.

Nita described herself as a 49-year-old overweight woman suffering from crippling depression and bipolar disorder, when she caught the running bug. Her first run lasted 60 seconds, but she kept running just a bit longer each time. Since then, Nita has completed three full marathons, 28 half marathons and almost 100 shorter races—and through it has discovered an inner strength she didn’t know she had. With refreshing honesty, Nita shares her journey from debilitating fear to self-mastery. We will discuss the parallels between running and meditation, the importance of doing that which is scary, and the necessity of not only having a vision, but trusting and believing in it. The following provides a taste of Nita’s thoughts about running, writing and life: Q: Did finally running a full marathon change your life?
 Nita: The peak experience of running the marathon was not what was life-altering – what changes your life is the day-to-day stuff leading up to those events – showing up over and over. Q: What are the parallels between your writing process and managing chronic depression? 
Nita: The foundation of my writing process is just starting again and again and again. And as someone with chronic depression, that's essential, because if it were up to me, I would just stay in bed, quite frankly. Q: What's your advice to writers wishing to publish their work and receiving rejection, after rejection, after rejection?
 Nita: Have somebody you can cry with, be angry with, yell with, throw things with. You know, go for a run and then just go back and send it out again. Q: By what process did you eventually begin to let in the fact that you are good, you are a runner, you are a writer, you are a winner? 
Nita: I still have the doubts that plague many of us. If I don't run for two or three days, my brain will say, "Well Nita, that was fun. But it's over now. Like, I'm never going to run again. So I say, "Thank you. I appreciate that you're trying to protect me. Now I'm going to go put on my running shoes and just go run a couple of miles. So hang tight, and let's see what happens." When asked if there’s one last thing she’d like our listeners to hear, Nita says, “If you want to do something, especially if it's something that seems so big or maybe terrifying, pick a tiny, tiny goal, a goal so small that you can't fail and start there.” Nita Sweeney is the author of Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from The Brink, an inspirational story of persistence and courage. About Nita Sweeney Nita was forty-nine, chronically depressed and unable to jog for more than 60 seconds when she discovered running. Through the sport, Nita gained an inner strength she didn’t know she possessed, and with the help of her canine companion, found herself on the way to completing her first marathon. In her first memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink, Sweeney shares how she faced emotional and physical challenges to overcome her fears and come back from the brink. Nita lives in Columbus, the heart of Ohio, where she writes, coaches writers, teaches meditation and publishes Write Now Columbus and the blog, Bum Glue. Find Nita on Social Media: https://nitasweeney.com Twitter: @nitasweeney Facebook LinkedIn Pinterest Instagram: @nitasweeney Nita’s Book:
 Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with my Dog Brought me Back from the Brink Book Mentioned in the Interview: Love Is Complicated: A True Story of Brokenness and Healing, by Marlena Fiol, to be released summer 2020 About Marlena Fiol, PhDMarlena Fiol, PhD, is a globally recognized author, scholar and speaker. She is a spiritual seeker whose work explores the depths of who we are and what’s possible in our lives. Her significant body of publications on the topic, coupled with her own raw identity-changing experiences, makes her uniquely qualified to write about personal transformational change. She is also a certified tai chi instructor and freelance writer whose most recent work has appeared in numerous literary magazines and newsletters. You can find Marlena in the following places: https://marlenafiol.com Facebook Twitter: @marlenafiol

At 49, Nita Sweeney was chronically depressed, overweight, and grief-stricken after the deaths of five family members, three friends, and a cat, all within a twelve-month period. As she sat on the living room sofa (possibly eating bon bons), she saw the social media post of a high school friend. "This running is getting to be fun!" she said. Nita was certain she had misread her post. But no. She had begun the interval training program "Couch to 5k." As she watched her progress, Nita's curiosity grew. That was three full marathons, twenty-seven half marathons, and more than ninety shorter races ago. Hear more about Nita's journey now. Tune in! https://nitasweeney.com

Nita Sweeney outran depression, literally, and she shares this journey in her memoir Depression Hates a Moving Target, an inspiring look at how running (for all) can change a life and how our furry friends run right alongside us. More on Nita Sweeney here. Listen on iTunes. Listen on Spotify.

Nita Sweeney outran depression, literally, and she shares this journey in her memoir Depression Hates a Moving Target, an inspiring look at how running (for all) can change a life and how our furry friends run right alongside us.

For anyone out there who is struggling with depression or just a hard time in life right now, are you moving your body? I chat with Nita Sweeney in today's episode about: -befriending rather than fighting your inner thoughts -the imposter syndrome as a runner and writer -perfectionism and allowing yourself to be a beginner -recognizing the patterns we fall into -how many tries/failures it takes to get success -interval training- just starting with 60 seconds at first! -enjoying the journey -what we can learn from dogs about running Connect with Nita: https://nitasweeney.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nitasweeney/ Get the book! https://nitasweeney.com/about-the-book/

For anyone out there who is struggling with depression or just a hard time in life right now, are you moving your body?    I chat with Nita Sweeney in today's episode about: -befriending rather than fighting your inner thoughts -the imposter syndrome as a runner and writer -perfectionism and allowing yourself to be a beginner -recognizing the patterns we fall into -how many tries/failures it takes to get success -interval training- just starting with 60 seconds at first! -enjoying the journey -what we can learn from dogs about running        Connect with Nita: https://nitasweeney.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nitasweeney/   Get the book! https://nitasweeney.com/about-the-book/

Nita Sweeney, author of Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink, writes, runs, and coaches writers in central Ohio where she lives with her husband and biggest fan, Ed, and their yellow Labrador, Scarlet. She blogs at Bum Glue and publishes the email newsletter, Write Now Columbus. Amy Eisenbach, owner of Go Buckeye Fans, lives in Somerset, Ohio with her husband and best friend, George, their three grandchildren, and their dog, Buckeye. Join us on the Authors Alley on September 25th at 1pmET/10amPT and anytime in archive. Connect with Nita on her site, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn and Amy on her EBay Store. Thank you sponsors Safety Bags, Inc and StadiumBags.com and No Such Thing as a Bully.  Thanks to Smith Sisters Bluegrass for our theme song She is You! Connect with #WoMMedia on  Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For info on how to become a guest or sponsor email dori@wordofmomradio.com. #WordofMom ~ Sharing the Wisdom of Women

In episode 42, Chris and Jill talk to Nita Sweeney, the author of Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink. Nita Sweeney is a writer and runner who lives in Columbus, Ohio. Her memoir was published this year and an audio version was recently released. In it, Nita describes her transition into a runner and how she overcame both physical and emotional obstacles. Nita earned a journalism degree from The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University, a law degree from The Ohio State University, and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Goddard College.  A product of best-selling author Natalie Goldberg’s “writing practice” method, Nita has taught writing for nearly 20 years and is a member of the National Association of Memoir Writers and the Ohio Writers Guild.  Nita started out running for 30 seconds at a time using a kitchen timer. Through training and having supportive family, friends, and running communities, she has become a true runner. She has run three marathons, 27 half marathons and over 80 other races. Her memoir describes how she became a runner and able to participate in all of these races. Chris and Jill’s conversation with Nita included:  How Nita took up running How it improved her mental health Dealing with pain and injury Being a slow runner Meditation The value of communities for running What kind of shoes she likes Nita’s memoir is available at the various online book stores and your local bookstore. Nita says she loves seeing the waiting list for her book at her library system. Links Nita Sweeney Chi Running Twitter: https://twitter.com/nitasweeney/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/nitasweeneyauthor/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nitasweeney/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/nitasweeney/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/nitasweeney/

Nita Sweeney has found running to be so much more than a form of physical exercise. After battling mental health struggles for many years, Nita decided to try running with her dog. And the rest, as they say, is history. Check out the full show notes for this episode at http://DizRuns.com/741 Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Become a Patron of the Show! Visit http://Patreon.com/DizRuns to find out how. Get Your Diz Runs Radio Swag! http://dizruns.com/magnet Subscribe to the Diz Runs Radio Find Me on an Apple Device http://dizruns.com/itunes Find Me on an Android http://dizruns.com/stitcher Find Me on SoundCloud http://dizruns.com/soundcloud Please Take the Diz Runs Radio Listener Survey http://dizruns.com/survey Win a Free 16-Week Training Plan Enter at http://dizruns.com/giveaway Join The Tribe If you’d like to stay up to date with everything going on in the Diz Runs world, become a member of the tribe! The tribe gets a weekly email where I share running tips and stories about running and/or things going on in my life. To get the emails, just sign up at http://dizruns.com/join-the-tribe The tribe also has an open group on Facebook, where tribe members can join each other to talk about running, life, and anything in between. Check out the group and join the tribe at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedizrunstribe/

A conversation with US runner and writer Nita Sweeney about running, depression and her new book.

In our conversation, Nita Sweeney, a writer and author of the new book Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running With My Dog Brought Me Back From the Brink, talks about how becoming a runner at the age of 49 has helped her feel good and battle the challenges and effects of chronic depression and bipolar disease.

Nita Sweeney writes the blog Bum Glue and puts out Write Now Newsletter a comprehensive listing of writer and reader events in central Ohio, through her writer website www.nitasweeney.com. She's also a student of Natalie Goldberg, and teaches Goldberg's work in Upper Arlington. Word Carver host Cynthia Rosi talks with Sweeney about using Goldberg's technique of timed writings to create a memoir, and about the changing writer's scene here in Columbus. Music credit: Rise and Shine (2015) by Seastock on Jamendo.com.

For your writing enrichment this summer, the show recommends podcasts at Writers and Company and KCRW's Bookworm. That you subscribe to CRWROPPS Yahoo list-serve for writing markets, residencies, and job posts, or Duotrope and set up a Submittable account. Subscribe to Nita Sweeney's email list Write Now Newsletter for information on writing events in Columbus, Ohio and be sure to donate to cover the costs of keeping up this important service to writers. Check out Women Who Submit Lit for their inspirational submissions slam (contact me if you can help me to set up a Columbus satellite!). And finally, get over to Grammercy Books in Bexley for all your summer reads needs, and most especially for Nick White who will be reading from his fine novel How to Survive a Summer at Grammercy on June 29 at 7pm. Enjoy the show!