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The Flourishing Experiment

What does it mean to flourish? Join Resilience Trainer and Certified Applied Positive Psychology Coach Kari Gormley as she interviews scientists, experts, coaches and authors on how to live a flourishing life.
You'll hear the latest research and recommendations for growing and strengthening your relationships, identifying your passions and priorities, and living healthier, happier life.
The Flourishing Experiment podcast starts where The Running Lifestyle Show crossed the finish line and is a great listen for avid runners, casual athletes, or anyone looking to make a positive change in their life. Listen along to learn how you can go from functioning to flourishing!

Relationships Fitness Running Yoga Self-Improvement Education Inspiration Family Psychology Health & Fitness Lifestyle Travel Nutrition
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
57 minutes
Episodes
357
Years Active
2014 - 2022
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117: From Heart Surgery to Running Marathons: Brent Robertson’s Story

117: From Heart Surgery to Running Marathons: Brent Robertson’s Story

Holistic, deep-thoughts innovator and Runner of the Week, Brent Robertson, joins the show to tell how he went from being unhealthy to marathoner—and how that has affected his career, relationships, a…

01:08:45  |   Thu 25 Feb 2016
116: How Aqua Running Can Make You a Stronger Runner and How to Shake Yo’ Sugar Habit

116: How Aqua Running Can Make You a Stronger Runner and How to Shake Yo’ Sugar Habit

Aqua fitness professional and Runner of the Week, Connie Lagerhausen, chats with show host Kari Gormley about how aqua running can benefit injured and healthy runners alike. Serena, Marie, RD, talks …

01:09:27  |   Thu 18 Feb 2016
115: Meb Keflezighi’s Journey to His 2016 Rio Olympic Dreams

115: Meb Keflezighi’s Journey to His 2016 Rio Olympic Dreams

Kari re-runs (get it?) her interview with Meb Keflezighi from July 2015, announces the ElliptiGO® ARC, and. goes fan-girl crazy over elite runners like Adrianna Nelson and Luke Puskedra. Serena Marie…

01:10:41  |   Thu 11 Feb 2016
114: Feel the Love with Life Coach Caroline Large, Christine Schwindt, and Serena Marie, RD

114: Feel the Love with Life Coach Caroline Large, Christine Schwindt, and Serena Marie, RD

Certified Life and Transition Coach, Caroline Large, stops by to chat about relationships (how to find your mate, spice things up, and love yourself). Runner of the Week Christine Schwindt talks abou…

00:55:05  |   Thu 04 Feb 2016
113: 3 Fit-at-50 Personal Record Secrets with Wendy Cicek Steiger, MD, and Liz Whitteberry

113: 3 Fit-at-50 Personal Record Secrets with Wendy Cicek Steiger, MD, and Liz Whitteberry

Runner of the Week and physician Wendy Cicek Steiger, MD, takes listeners on a coast-to-coast US tour as she recounts celebrating her fiftieth birthday by running six marathons, Liz Whitteberry detai…

01:09:26  |   Thu 28 Jan 2016
112: Running a Different Way with Running Form Expert Jae Gruenke

112: Running a Different Way with Running Form Expert Jae Gruenke

Running technique expert, Jae Gruenke of The Balanced Runner™, lists the top two habits of bad running form (Hint: look at your hips and gait), return Runner of the Week, Jackie Thomas, talks about h…

01:24:24  |   Thu 21 Jan 2016
111: Angela Tortorice’s Favorite Seasonal Race Picks

111: Angela Tortorice’s Favorite Seasonal Race Picks

Angela Tortorice, Marathon Maniac Hall of Famer (2014), who has run over 500 marathons or longer, joins Kari to chat about how to select races, how to travel to races, how to run multiple races in on…

01:08:53  |   Thu 14 Jan 2016
110: The Great Foodie Trend Recap of ‘15 & What to Eat in 2016

110: The Great Foodie Trend Recap of ‘15 & What to Eat in 2016

Kari unveils the new show sponsor—Jabra and their versatile wireless earbuds. Go-to real food dietician, Serena Marie, RD, talks about nutrition trends in 2015 and what must-eat foods you shouldn’t m…

01:19:12  |   Thu 07 Jan 2016
109: Gear Up for 2016: Wake Up Early, Work Out, & Start Your Day Right

109: Gear Up for 2016: Wake Up Early, Work Out, & Start Your Day Right

Podcaster and author Jeff Sanders tells us how you can get your day off to a great start, Runner of the Week, Becky Fedora Clayton chats about her first marathon experience and how to fit training in…

01:09:18  |   Thu 31 Dec 2015
108: Ever-Evolving Running and Eating Plans

108: Ever-Evolving Running and Eating Plans

Jim and Cheryl Brown talk about middle-aged running, running after hip resurfacing surgery, and their running evolution. The Browns gave Kari the gift of running in 2011, and they’re sure to inspire …

01:07:01  |   Thu 24 Dec 2015
107: Six-Time Marathoner Jeff Zidell Revels in His BQ

107: Six-Time Marathoner Jeff Zidell Revels in His BQ

On this week’s episode, Kari interviews Jeff Zidell, Senior Vice President at Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, father of two teenage daughters, and Chicago lover (the city, not the play!). He chats with Kar…

01:20:02  |   Thu 17 Dec 2015
106: Holiday Indulgence or Actual Addiction? Plus Top Protein Powders for Smoothies

106: Holiday Indulgence or Actual Addiction? Plus Top Protein Powders for Smoothies

The holiday season can actually be a depressive time of year for some—whether family stirs up anxiety or it’s the anniversary of someone’s passing—so often we want to mask the pain or uncomfortable f…

01:35:19  |   Thu 10 Dec 2015
105: 2015 TRLS Runners’ Gift Guide and How to Zap Holiday Sugar Cravings with Chocolate

105: 2015 TRLS Runners’ Gift Guide and How to Zap Holiday Sugar Cravings with Chocolate

Kari Gormley and Serena Marie, RD run through their 2015 holiday gift-giving top picks for runners, including clothing, shoes, recovery products, running equipment, books, stocking stuffers, and more…

01:23:01  |   Thu 03 Dec 2015
104: Kathrine Switzer at the NYC Marathon & Jeff Galloway with the Philadelphia Marathon Race Recap

104: Kathrine Switzer at the NYC Marathon & Jeff Galloway with the Philadelphia Marathon Race Recap

Kathrine Switzer, at the NYC Marathon, and Jeff Galloway each come on the show to discuss the gift of running. Kathrine discusses how running can help you be creative and to use running for your mind…

01:31:10  |   Thu 26 Nov 2015
103: Special Mindful Monday w/ Kim Stemple, founder of We Finish Together

103: Special Mindful Monday w/ Kim Stemple, founder of We Finish Together

Kim Stemple, founder of We Finish Together, shares her beautiful message that we are all in this thing called life together so we need to hold each others' hands - even if only virtually. One way to …

01:47:01  |   Mon 23 Nov 2015
102: Using Exercise, Nutrition, & Mindfulness to Attack Sickle-Cell Disease

102: Using Exercise, Nutrition, & Mindfulness to Attack Sickle-Cell Disease

Dr. Marjorie Dejoie, MD, who happens to have Sickle-cell disease, shares her expertise and enthusiasm around embracing a mind/body/spirit approach to living with Sickle Cell.  If you’re looking for m…

00:59:24  |   Thu 19 Nov 2015
101: NYC Marathon Recap with Jeff Galloway, Melanie Curtis, Runar Gundersen, and Serena Marie, RD

101: NYC Marathon Recap with Jeff Galloway, Melanie Curtis, Runar Gundersen, and Serena Marie, RD

Melanie Curtis, Runar Gundersen, Serena Marie, RD, and I share our experiences of running the NYC Marathon. Jeff Galloway came on and coached me and let’s just say, I did a better job of following hi…

01:46:16  |   Thu 12 Nov 2015
100: Special 100th Episode w/ Dean Karnazes, Peter Shankman, Serena Marie, RD, & William Gormley

100: Special 100th Episode w/ Dean Karnazes, Peter Shankman, Serena Marie, RD, & William Gormley

Join my “cousin” Dean Karnazes, “ADHD brother” Peter Shankman, “sister from another mister", Serena Marie, RD, and son William Gormley when we celebrate 100 episodes of The Running Lifestyle Show. We…

01:29:11  |   Thu 05 Nov 2015
99: Behind the Scenes at the Chicago Marathon w/ Luke Puskedra, Jon Dunham, & Miguel Blancarte, Jr.

99: Behind the Scenes at the Chicago Marathon w/ Luke Puskedra, Jon Dunham, & Miguel Blancarte, Jr.

It was a weekend filled with inspiring runners when Serena Marie, RD, and I went and ran the Chicago Marathon. You’ll hear our chance (or maybe not so chance) interviews over race weekend with top Am…

01:34:26  |   Thu 29 Oct 2015
98: Chi Marathon Recap w/ Jeff Galloway & Team TRLS

98: Chi Marathon Recap w/ Jeff Galloway & Team TRLS

We’re talking with team members of The Running Lifestyle Show (TRLS) for Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) at the Chicago Marathon.  Hear from first-time marathoners, Minh Chien, and Todd Miller, about …

01:46:25  |   Thu 22 Oct 2015
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