Running to Myself

🎧 Podcast Show Notes

Episode Title: The Secret to a Well-Lived Life (Hint: It’s Not the Beach)
Host: Trisha Stanton | Life Coach | Marathon Runner | Mindset Mentor

Episode Summary:
We’ve been sold a version of the “good life” that looks like a beach chair and a piña colada—but what if the secret to a truly well-lived life isn’t about escape at all? In this episode of Running to Myself, Trisha breaks down the myth of the perfectly curated, stress-free existence and offers something much more meaningful: alignment.

✨ What You’ll Hear in Thi...

🎙️ Episode 34: Control What You Can: How Small Choices Shape Powerful Outcomes

Description:
On a day when the humidity was off the charts and storms were threatening, Trisha made a small but powerful decision: she changed her route, controlled what she could, and got her run done. This episode uses that story to explore a deeper truth about life, mindset, and growth:

You can’t always control your circumstances—but you can control your response.

If you've been feeling stuck, waiting for better conditions, or using your circumstances as an unintentional excuse—this episode is...

🎙️ Episode 42: Routines As a Tool—Not the Goal
Welcome back to Running to Myself, where we explore how movement, mindset, and real life all weave together into the story of who we’re becoming.

In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the role of routines in our lives—and how they can quietly shift from being supportive tools to unrealistic measuring sticks. You’ll hear real-life examples, coaching insights, and reflective questions to help you reset your routines in a way that feels aligned and life-giving.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
💬 Why routines...

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Episode Title: When the Old Plan Stops Working: What Running Taught Me About Evolving

Episode Summary: In this episode, Trisha shares a powerful story from her running journey—how stepping into the world of trail and ultrarunning revealed a deeper truth about life: sometimes, the plans that once served us can’t support the season we’re in now. Whether you’re navigating change, feeling stuck, or simply sensing that what used to work no longer does, this conversation will encourage you to check in with your habits, mindsets, and expectations—and gently ask, Is...

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Holding Both: When Joy and Pain Show Up Together

🗓️ Episode Description:

In this deeply personal episode, Trisha shares a story from a recent run—one that included a phone call full of good news, a rush of unexpected emotion, and a literal faceplant. Through the lens of seasons and the unpredictable nature of life, she explores what it means to live in a “winter” season, long for “spring,” and still celebrate others along the way.

If you’ve ever felt the ache of watching someone else receive the very thing your heart is lo...

🎙️ Episode: Journaling to Get to Know Yourself

Podcast: Running to Myself with Trisha Stanton
Episode #: 38
Release Date: 5/19/25

💬 Episode Summary:

In this episode, Trisha shares one of the most powerful (and practical) tools for developing emotional resilience and mental clarity: journaling—not as a productivity hack, but as a way to discover your thoughts, process emotions, and deeply know yourself.

You’ll hear how a simple daily practice of writing can help uncover hidden thoughts, release mental clutter, and reveal truth that leads to freedom. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply re...

Episode Title: The Power of the Daily: Why Small Habits Matter More Than Big Goals

Episode Summary:
In this episode, I share a personal story from my early running days—how I once needed big goals like races to stay motivated, and how that mindset shifted over time. What started as a means to an end eventually became a life-giving practice, not because of the finish lines, but because of the daily miles.

We’re talking about how small, consistent habits—not flashy goals—are what truly build our wellness. Whether it's your physical health...

🎙️ Episode: What Else Is True? Changing the Stories We Tell Ourselves

Podcast: Running to Myself with Trisha Stanton
Episode #:37
Release Date: 5/12/25

💬 Episode Summary:

In this deeply reflective episode, Trisha invites you to take a closer look at the thoughts you believe about yourself—and consider whether they’re actually true. She shares a personal story about a belief she carried for years, and how one simple question changed everything.

You’ll walk away with a powerful mindset tool that will help you shift negative self-talk, access new perspectives, and begin rewritin...

🎙️ Episode: Why You’re Not Reaching Your Goals (And What To Do Instead)

Podcast: Running to Myself with Trisha Stanton
Episode #:36
Release Date: 5/5/25

💬 Episode Summary:

If you’ve ever set a goal with genuine excitement—only to slowly drift away from it—you are not alone. In this episode, Trisha breaks down the most common reasons people fail to reach their goals and shares the mindset shift that changes everything.

From cherry-picking parts of a plan to underestimating what’s really required, this episode offers clarity, grace, and actionable truth to help you...

🎧 Episode 35: The Work Is the Shortcut
📅 Running to Myself with Trisha Stanton

Episode Summary:
Have you ever found yourself in the middle of something hard—whether it’s a workout, a project, or a season of life—and wondered, “Why isn’t this getting easier?” In this episode, Trisha shares a powerful moment of clarity that came in the middle of a brutal workout and how it applies to life, growth, and transformation.

She unpacks the truth behind our desire for shortcuts and reminds us that the very resistance we’re facing is the path to becoming...

🎙️ Episode: The Season That Seems Small

Podcast: Running to Myself with Trisha Stanton
Episode #: 34
Release Date: 4/21/25

💬 Episode Summary:

In this heartfelt episode, Trisha shares the often-overlooked power of consistency, presence, and purpose in the small, repetitive seasons of life. Drawing from years of running and coaching experience, she compares the significance of short daily runs to the quiet, behind-the-scenes roles many of us live every day. Whether you’re raising kids, caring for a loved one, supporting others at work, or simply wondering if your small efforts matter—this conversation is for you.

🎙️ Episode Title: What If You Got Closer?

Podcast: Running to Myself
Host: Trisha Stanton
Episode #: 33
Release Date: 4/14/25

💡 Episode Summary:

In this episode of Running to Myself, Trisha shares a simple moment from a run that turned into a powerful metaphor for life and mindset. What looked like a squirrel from far away turned out to be something entirely different—a fallen tree branch. This experience invites us to reflect on how often we misjudge people, situations, or even ourselves simply because we’re observing from a distance.

What if the clarity...

Episode: From Stuck to Strong – Embracing Your Progress

🎙️ Episode Summary:
Have you ever felt stuck because you weren’t where you thought you should be? In this episode of Running to Myself, we dive into the power of meeting yourself where you are—whether in running, personal growth, or life itself. I share my journey from a beginner runner to chasing Boston Marathon standards and how unrealistic expectations can hold us back. You’ll also hear a powerful story about the impact of acknowledging progress rather than dismissing it. If you’ve ever struggled with feeling “behind,” this epi...

Hello! I’m excited to be back from my longer than intended hiatus from the podcast world! What was intended to be a short, two week break from my schedule of creating new episodes somehow turned into a solid two months away! Yikes!

Today let’s take a moment to consider the idea of taking notice of the behind the scenes benefits of past accomplishments and the opportunity to use them to propel you toward your next version of yourself, whatever that might be. 

Have you ever had a moment where you suddenly noticed just how m...

Join me as I share my transition from being very afraid of experiencing pain, to learning that I need not fear pain and that pain and peace can coexist. 

Do you struggle with decision making?

Do you find yourself needing other people to weigh in on what you should do?

Do you have a lack of trust in your ability to make decisions?

Does your brain seem to resist decision making?

You are not alone. Let’s talk about it.

Like it or not, decision making is an essential part of life. The decisions we make greatly impact the direction our life takes. Developing a strong inner voice  will help you become a confident decision maker. 

Join me to learn Part 1 of Developing Your Inner Voice. 

As I look back, there were some pivotal points in my life that worked together to move me from being someone who avoided making decisions to being someone who does not shy away from making decisions. One of the most impactful changes in how I make decisions came from ident...

If you struggle to “get out of your own head” or to let go of a story or situation that is keeping you stuck and in pain, this is the episode for you.

If worry is what is keeping you stuck, this is for you. If fear has its grip on your thoughts, this episode is for you.

Last week I shared six steps to processing your emotions.

Today I am going to give you some practical ways to direct your thoughts when you feel stuck in your pain.

The shortest and healthiest way through the pain is to process it, not to hide from it.

You may be thinking, that’s great, but how do I do that?

How do I process my pain in a healthy way?

You’re in luck because that is exactly what we are going to be talking about today.

As time seems to slow Between Christmas and New Years, I find it to be the perfect opportunity to reflect on the year that is coming to an end and set my intention for the year ahead. Before blazing into 2025, I will take a good hard look at 2024, the good, the bad and the ugly, the parts that were within my control and the parts that were outside of my control. Specifically, I will examine my actions throughout this year and the outcomes they produced. Join me today as I share eight questions I have been reflecting on this...

 If the weeks leading up to  Christmas and New Years have been stressful or overwhelming in some way this year or in years past, this is the episode for you!

I am going to share 5 practical tools to increase your joy and decrease stress through Christmas and New Years. 

This is your opportunity to transform your thinking and how you experience the holiday season.

If you are a unicorn in a family of unicorns and your adult kids are still able and willing to show up when you want, for as long as you...

Is there something good that needs to be set aside to make room for what is best? 

Sometimes seeing the difference between what is good and what is best is obvious. Much of the time, it is not. We settle for good, not even realizing that we are missing out on the best. Often, the good is comfortable, familiar and easy. Best requires something different. Sometimes it requires more of us. Oftentimes it requires that we leave our comfort zone. 

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Sometimes unmet expectations carry a gift in disguise. A gift in a different form for later.🎁

Join me as I share my favorite Christmas memory of all time. It has absolutely nothing to do with running, but it is a story that MUST be told.

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Episode 21 Holiday Reflections 🦃🎄

Episode 11 What's Your Superpower? 

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I’ve been thinking a lot about expectations and flexibility during the holidays lately.  If you are in a season of life where the holidays are delightful and exactly what you pictured all your life, enjoy every minute of it! I had many years in that season and I soaked it all in and loved every minute of it. But if you are in a season of change or unmet expectations, you might want to lean in because I have been there and I promise, there is a way to salvage your holiday cheer or at the very least pre...

In this episode I share a new fitness journey that I recently began. After many false starts over the years, I finally committed to taking the necessary steps to improve my overall health. 

Today I’ll share the one change I made that supports me in my fitness journey to show up and push through the discomfort in pursuit of my health. The physical discomfort is nothing compared to the emotional discomfort that comes up when we know we need to make a change!

Tune in and learn a simple process I use to discover the...

In this episode I share a story from a run that could have ended as a medical emergency. All because I didn’t listen to what my body was telling me. 

Do you ever find yourself ignoring clear signs in your life that something isn’t right? Do you wonder why that happens?

Join me as we explore four common reasons we ignore what is right in front of us and one transformational concept I teach my coaching clients.

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Join me for a short episode about listening to your inner voice.

Last Sunday I found myself with some unexpected extra time for my run. I was so excited. It had been quite awhile since I had had enough time to complete my neighborhood trail all the way to the end and back without rushing or cutting it short. The weather was nice, no need to rush. Lots of podcasts downloaded. I was really looking forward to the next few hours. Several miles into my run but also more than a mile before the turnaround, I got...

Join me for a short episode as I share how I found myself in an unhealthy relationship with my running data. I think you will find some valuable take aways in today's life coach connection.

This past Saturday was full of firsts for me. I hardly know where to start in telling you about it. I guess I will pick up where I left off in last week’s episode. In case you didn’t catch Episode 15, I shared the story of my son, Chris, and I running the annual Rocky Horror Trail 50k last fall. It was his first 50k and my 3rd. Since the very end of last year’s race, I have been asking him if he was ready to sign up for this year’s race, which was updated to reflect...

At the time of this recording, I am just a day away from running my favorite trail race at Eisenhower Park here in San Antonio. Knowing this race is coming up, memories of my past race experiences there have been on my mind a lot the last few weeks. By the time you are hearing this episode, I will have had another new experience in a new distance there and this time with most of my family participating as well. I can’t wait to tell you all about it next week. For today, I am going to take yo...

A few years ago I found myself signed up for a local 50k and drastically undertrained. I had run this same race two years prior and it was such a fun experience the first time, that I really wanted to do it again, fully trained or not.

The year was 2013. I had set my sights on qualifying for the Boston Marathon. A goal that stretched me and tested me in ways that I had not experienced before. Life is going to offer up both good and bad circumstances and sometimes at the same time.

What happens when you spend several years doing something you love and it starts to move into other areas of your life? Well, if you are anything like me, it becomes part of your identity. A big part of your identity. And that’s fine and mostly good until it isn’t. Tune in to hear about how running broke up with me.

When I set my sights on trying for a Boston Qualifier, I knew I would need to be about 20 minutes faster than my previous marathon. I wasn’t confident that I would be able to achieve that, but I had no reason not to try.

Self awareness can be your superpower too. Developing self awareness can benefit all areas of your life.

Link to my  Reclaim Your Life Without Abandoning Your Loved One Workshop: https://youtu.be/L5JEMYC2AA0

Join me for a short, fun episode that includes an appearance from my bestie and running partner, Jacki. If a picture is worth a thousand words, this is THE picture to represent the story for this episode and every race that Jacki and I have run together. In fact, it was seeing this picture that gave me the idea for today’s topic. It’s funny how pictures from long ago can bring up such distinct and specific memories. In case you didn’t notice the picture for this episode, I want you to pause right now to look at it...

Sometimes you share an experience with someone that takes on a life of its own and becomes one of your shared core memories in your relationship with that person. That is what I have for you today.

The race was over, now what?

We are taking a little side trail on today's episode. Get something to write this down, I think you are going to like it!

Race day was fast approaching and as we prepared to fly to Washington D.C., I was experiencing a mix of nervousness and excitement. I had never been a spectator at a marathon, let alone an athlete, so I had no idea what to expect.

Other than the marathon itself, the 20 mile run is the biggest milestone of a traditional marathon training program. And the time for my first 20 miler was getting close. We had it all planned out. What could possibly go wrong?