Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee Treating Depression and Anxiety with Dynamic Running Therapy with William Pullen #15
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Apr 25, 2018 
William Pullen, a psychotherapist and founder of Dynamic Running Therapy, shares how running can serve as powerful therapy for mental health. He reveals his own journey from a challenging phase in his 40s to using running, boxing, and yoga for healing. The duo explores the concept of mindful running, emphasizing sensory awareness and reflection. Pullen discusses overcoming the initial barriers to exercise, the advantages of outdoor running, and how running fosters connection and motivation. His personal stories illustrate running's transformative power in managing depression and anxiety.
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From Meltdown To Movement
- William Pullen hit a personal meltdown around age 40 and used running, psychotherapy, boxing and yoga to recover.
- He started as a non-runner and intentionally used small steps to build momentum and change his life.
Use Medication To Enable Action
- See a doctor if you're depressed and consider antidepressants as a tool to quiet the noise so you can take rational action.
- Use medication as one part of a broader plan that includes movement and therapy.
Running Clarifies Thought
- Running clarifies thought and surfaces creative solutions without hours of analysis.
- The physiological and psychological shift during movement often produces sudden clarity and answers.