Sarah and Coach Amanda gab with Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D., a research psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University as well as author of the just-released book The Joy of Movement: How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage, about why exercise helps our minds and moods. Dr. McGonigal talks with the duo about:

-how to “tend and befriend” stress;

-the science of a runner’s high—and the potent benefits of it;

-why moving in synchronicity with people is so potent;

-why you should become an early bird exerciser, if you’re not already;

-how to mentally cope with a sidelining injury; and,

-how to bring more joy to your life.

Sarah and Amanda talk about their families’ holiday breaks, and the guest joins the show at 14:33.

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#396: Why Running Makes You Happy