RUNNER'S WORLD MAGAZINE
The Mantra That Helped This Runner With Cystic Fibrosis Finish Her First Half Marathon
37: What To Do When Your Attitude Sucks
What do you do when your hope is deferred and you start to feel like no one notices? I’ve been in a vortex of avoidance lately because of hope deferred, and what it really came down to was this: my attitude sucked. Ever been there yourself? In today’s episode, I want to share with you what to do when you notice your own attitude needs a pick-me-up. I’m also sharing […]
36: The Spoon Theory
“I have no spoons left to deal with this.” That’s a phrase my bestie used on a weekend girls trip to Minneapolis a few months ago. “No spoons? What does that mean?” I pondered out loud. Raychel then proceeded to explain to me The Spoon Theory. Ever since then, “no spoons” has been a phrase I’ve adopted. It’s a phrase that helps me give myself grace. More than that, it’s […]
35: The Making Of A Hero – CF Foundation Speaker Highlight
What makes a hero? My parents have both told me at different points of time that I am their hero. I really don’t feel like a hero so this got me thinking about what it means to BE one. The dictionary describes a hero as someone who “is noted for courageous acts or nobility of character.” Allow me to take a few moments to share with you some of my […]
34: A Conversation About Mental Health with Kelly Sisson
A voice of encouragement is so refreshing in this day and age. My guest today, Kelly Sisson, is one of those voices. Her podcast, Kelly And The Encouragers, is becoming one of my favorites – seriously look it up on Apple Podcast! In this episode we chat about the mental health stigma, self-love, and the difference between counseling and coaching. One of my favorite quotes from her during our conversation […]
Journey Back To Health: Feature on KFYR-TV
Mandy was recently featured on KFYR-TV, documenting her first half-marathon run as a CF Runner. Watch the video below, or click here to read the full story.