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PODCAST

Mindful Marathon Podcast

Michelle Quirk, MD

A podcast helping runners to run their own race. In each episode, you will hear how to get started, fuel better, keep going, recover, or simply enjoy running a little bit more. Hosted by Running Coach Michelle Quirk, MD. Find out more about the program at Mindful-Marathon.com.

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Ep 24: Strong Foundations - Foot & Ankle Injury...

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2025/02/24

Your feet and ankles are the foundation of your running, so how can you keep them strong, mobile, and injury-free?In this episode, Dr. Michelle Quirk sits down with Dr. Brianne Showman, a physical therapist, running coach, and barefoot training specialist, to dive deep into injury prevention strategies for runners. Brianne shares expert insights on common foot and ankle issues, how to improve movement patterns, and why better mechanics lead to stronger, more resilient running. Whether you're

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Ep 23: Overcoming Exercise Hurdles - Small Steps to...

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2025/02/17

Join Coach Michelle Quirk and special guest, Dr. Dolapo Babalola, as they speak about the common hurdles to exercising, and the small, easy steps we can take to overcome them. Dr. Babs is the Founder of her Holistic Wellness Company, Living At Your Finest. Her mission is to provide an evidence-based and holistic approach to achieving optimal health and wellness through an accessible, affordable, and appropriate Direct Primary Care Model. She helps her patients and clients to live at their finest by

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Ep 22: Love, Marriage & Marathons - Running Together...

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2025/02/10

Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her guest, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, aka “The Intimacy Doctor,” for a conversation about running and marriage - balancing training, relationships, and intimacy.In this episode, we discuss: How to start running when your spouse isn’t a runner Breaking the news: “I signed up for another marathon!” and navigating long-run weekends Moving beyond logistics and shifting the culture of your marriage Honoring each partner’s experiences while embracing fitness, vitality, and

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Ep 21: One and Done or Hooked for Life? A First-Time...

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2025/02/03

Join Coach Michelle Quirk as she chats with Dr. Karen Pinsky, a dedicated athlete who recently completed her very first marathon!In this inspiring conversation, Karen shares: Her marathon training journey. The importance of understanding the intent behind each run. How she stayed motivated and committed. Encouragement for new marathoners to trust the process and believe in themselves! Whether you're training for your first marathon or just curious about the experience, this episode is packed with

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Ep 20: Movement as Medicine - A Conversation with...

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2025/01/27

In this powerful episode, Dr. Michelle Quirk is joined by ultramarathoner and author Charlie Engle to explore the transformative power of movement. Charlie shares his deeply personal journey of overcoming addiction, the role running has played in his recovery, and how it continues to anchor his life of sobriety. Whether you're a seasoned runner, new to movement, or simply seeking inspiration to overcome life's challenges, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and heartfelt stories that will

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Ep 19: Sleep Smarter Run Stronger - The Science of...

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2025/01/20

Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and sleep specialist, Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, for a conversation about the amazing power of sleep to help us feel and perform our best. In this episode, Dr. Brown gives us ALL of her best tips to make sleep a priority.Dr. Brown is a triple-board-certified sleep medicine physician. She is passionate about helping people discover sleep as their superpower. She is a clinician, speaker, consultant, and coach, and she helps busy professionals and their children prioritize sleep

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21:35

Ep 18: Mindful Miles - Finding Peace in Every Step,...

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2025/01/13

Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her special guest, Dr. Rachel Beanland, for a beautiful conversation on incorporating mindfulness as part of a daily routine. Dr. Beanland shares how mindfulness has been crucial to her recovery from injury and return to running.Dr. Rachel Beanland is a Public Health Medicine specialist (M.D.), physician coach and mindfulness & meditation teacher. Rachel lives in the foothills of the Pyrenees mountains in France where she supports clients with online offers and lives

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Ep 17: Unlocking Consistency - The Power of Showing...

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2025/01/06

Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her special guest, Dr. Una, for a powerful conversation on unlocking consistency. In terms of putting in the reps and playing the long game in fitness, Dr. Una has much to teach us all. Dr. Nneka Unachukwu is the founder of EntreMD, a company on a mission to help 100,000 physicians build profitable 7 and 7+ figure businesses so they have the freedom to live life and practice medicine on their terms. Dr. Una, as she is fondly called has also been featured in Forbes and

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18:59

Ep 16: Beyond the Long Run - Lessons from the...

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2024/12/30

Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her special guest, Dr. Dena George, for an insightful conversation about the journey to her first marathon and the many lessons learned along the way. Dena is passionate about living a life filled with love and service. She’s most proud of the depth and connection in the relationships with her husband, son, and circle of friends. Professionally, she works with GreenCloud Apparel as the Chief Connector, and is a Hospitalist in her local community. You can find Dr. George

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Ep 15: Running on Empty - Nourishing Your Body Back...

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2024/12/16

Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her guest, nutritional therapist and integrative herbalist, Shelley Swapp, for an insightful conversation on running without running our bodies into the ground. “We can’t run on fumes.” Learn about adrenal fatigue and how to achieve more balance in our training. You can find out more about Shelley on her website:https://shelleyswapp.com And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelleyswapp Be sure to check out her podcast:

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16:04

Ep 14: The Goal Shift - Embracing Change in Your...

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2024/12/09

Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her guest, Dr. Laura Suttin, for an inspiring conversation about the journey of running - coming back from lingering injuries, and how running goals take shape and shift over the years. Dr. Suttin is a family physician, coach, business owner, and author. She is the Founder of The Purposeful MD, providing individual and group coaching, as well as speaking, to physicians and medical groups. She loves running both for the physical and mental aspects of the sport. You can

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Ep 13: The Soulful Stride - Running as...

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2024/12/02

Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her guest, Dr. Terry Nguyen, for a discussion about run training as an example of a mind-body-spirit practice to help relieve stress and anxiety.Dr. Nguyen is a pediatrician who practices integrative medicine. She is passionate about integrative whole-person wellness for her patients and her physician colleagues. You can find out more about Dr. Nguyen on her website https://www.resilientmd.org And connect with her on Instagram:

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Ep 12: From Finish Line to Starting Line - Coming...

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2024/11/25

Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and Dr. Alicia Shelly, for a candid and inspiring discussion about bouncing back after a DNF (did not finish).Dr. Shelly is a fitness enthusiast and has completed 7 marathons and two Ironman 70.3. Dr. Shelly is a Board Certified Internal Medicine / obesity medicine physician in Georgia. You can find Dr. Shelly on her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-on-track-achieving-healthy-weight-loss/id1573676523 And on Instagram:

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Ep 11: Run with Confidence - Caring for your Pelvic...

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2024/11/18

Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her special guest, Dr. Cheruba Prabakar, for an important and open conversation about running and the pelvic floor. The doctors discuss common complaints from runners and a stepwise approach to going about addressing the issues! Dr. Prabakar is a board certified OBGYN and fellowship trained minimally invasive surgeon. She is the owner of Lamorinda Gynecology & Surgery in Lafayette, CA. You can connect with Dr. Prabakar on her website: https://www.lamorindagyn.com And

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Ep 10: Running Under Pressure - How Stress Affects...

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2024/11/11

Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her special guest, Dr. Dana Gibbs, for a conversation about the effects of stress on running performance. Dr. Gibbs is an educator, hormone expert, board-certified ENT, and allergist. She recently retired from her ENT practice and opened Consultants in Metabolism, a direct care practice for thyroid, metabolic and hormone management for Women and Men. You can connect with Dr. Gibbs here: https://www.danagibbsmd.com/ On her podcast:

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Ep 9: Marathon Training Lessons, with Dr. Kerry Reller

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2024/11/04

Join Dr. Michelle Quirk as she chats with her friend and colleague, Dr. Kerry Reller, about marathon training lessons. This episode contains great tips about nutrition and fueling the marathon.Dr. Reller is a board certified physician in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine practicing in Clearwater, FL. She has always had a passion for wellness, nutrition, and fitness but finding the field of Obesity Medicine has been truly eye-opening for her. She loves helping patients manage and prevent chronic

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Ep 8: Running as a Mama & Remembering the Phase of...

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2024/11/02

Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her guest, Dr. Sara Ionescu, as they discuss the mental health benefits of running and how the mental strength carries over into other aspects of life.Dr. Sara is a board certified family medicine physician, who is passionate about wellness, preventative care, and exercise, and she loves to inspire others to move. She was a competitive athlete growing up and continues to strive to stay physically active as she sees and feels the benefits daily. On navigating how to fit

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Ep 7: Running for a Cause, with Jaime Vining

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2024/10/21

Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her special guest, Jaime Vining, as they chat about Jaime's journey to the marathon and marathoning for a cause. Jaime is running the NYC Marathon for Team AWF, which provides 'Life Interrupted Grants' to young adult patients diagnosed with cancers, to ease their financial burden so they can concentrate on healing. Let's shine a light on the word "rare" in cancers! You can check out Jaime's NYC Marathon page here: https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/jaime-vining-2024 And

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Ep 6: The Healing Power of Running, with Dr. Marie Dona

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2024/10/20

Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her special guest, Dr. Marie Dona, as they chat about the healing power of running. Dr. Dona is a youth, adult, reproductive psychiatrist and therapist with a private practice in Riverview, Florida. She is passionate about advocating for mental health and overall wellness. She is able to see patients remotely throughout the state of Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C. You can connect with Dr. Dona on her website: https://www.donawellnessclinic.com/ And on

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Ep 5: Running & Gut Health, with Dr. Sumana Moole

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2024/08/28

Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her special guest, Dr. Sumana Moole, for a conversation on running and gut health. We know running is good for us. Turns out, it’s really great for our gut too! Dr. Moole helped us troubleshoot some of the common GI symptoms that runners experience like bloating, reflux, uneasy/queasy stomach, nausea, and diarrhea. Dr. Moole is the lead practitioner/founder of Merus Gastroenterology & Gut Health, LLC, focusing on the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal

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