Dedicated to exploring the culture of running while learning from mentors, icons and everyday explorers, and to sharing the most unique runs across the US and the globe! Join our movement as we learn together about what motivates us to discover more, about ourselves and the communities we run through... We will have a new featured guest or group each episode and invite you to message us on social media and share your favorite running stories! Dig deeper on our blogsite: https://www.runninganthropologist.com
Running Anthropologist
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80 episodes
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Dedicated to exploring the culture of running while learning from mentors, icons and everyday explorers, and to sharing the most unique runs across the US and the globe! Join our movement as we learn together about what motivates us to discover more, about ourselves and the communities we run through... We will have a new featured guest or group each episode and invite you to message us on social media and share your favorite running stories! Dig deeper on our blogsite: https://www.runninganthropologist.com
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Recent Episodes
May 16, 2026
Running as Therapy, with Dr. Natae Feenstra
<p>In this episode of Running Anthropologist, we sit down with Natae Feenstra, PhD, LPC, NCC—school counselor, counselor educator, and Certified Run Walk Talk® therapist—to explore running as a therapeutic treatment for trauma, and her involvement in the International Association of Running Therapists. We start with movement origins and how her counseling journey began, leading her to the forefront of this field. Drawing on her original research, Natae explains how regular running can significantly reduce trauma symptoms, potentially rivaling outcomes from established therapies, and why the simple act of moving—at any pace or distance—matters more than mileage goals. We discuss the science of bilateral stimulation (wider than you would think), the legacy of Dr. Thaddeus Kostrubala’s “Joy of Running,” and how movement shifts consciousness in ways that support healing. Natae also shares how she integrates running into counseling, the importance of trauma‑informed pacing and consent, and practical ideas for beginning a run‑walk practice after trauma. Learn more about her work at http://therapy-steps.com and about the emerging field of running therapy through the International Association of Running Therapists (IART) at https://sites.google.com/view/iartusa/ and our podcast home page for pictures, full research paper summary and more info at https://www.runninganthropologist.com.</p>
October 31, 2025
Twiggs Family in Ukraine, Relief Work and Kyiv Marathon
<p>This episode features the inspiring story of Chris and Diana Twiggs, and their son Brendan Twiggs, who have relentlessly dedicated their time to relief work in Ukraine over the past few years, and perhaps more importantly built friendships of solidarity. Diana Twiggs, a practicing physician, started volunteering with International Medical Relief, providing essential medical care and support in urgent regions.</p><p><br></p><p>Through Diana’s initiative, Chris and Brendan have joined the cause. Chris, well known in the running community as the National Training Director for the Galloway Run-Walk-Run program, partners with Diana on trips to Ukraine, bringing medical supplies and supporting humanitarian efforts, and spreading the word. Their latest visit included both Lviv—a vital base for relief work close to the Polish border—and the capital Kyiv, where they participated in the Kyiv Marathon, standing in solidarity with Ukraine’s resilient spirit and thousands of fellow runners. They also brought medical relief supplies most recently to Traveling Colonels, a group of military veterans providing critical medical relief to the front lines where through dedicated people across the country. </p><p><br></p><p>Brendan Twiggs stands out for his ongoing commitment, joining us from the streets of Lviv as we hear the sounds of everyday life in his daily commute. Lviv Volunteer Kitchen—founded in 2014 when Russia invaded Crimea by caring individuals; serves as a place to connect relief workers to needs on the ground. </p><p><br></p><p>The Twiggs' reflections in this episode emphasize how showing up for others can bridge divides and demonstrate in person that Ukrainians are not forgotten. They also the harrowing actions that everyday Ukrainians are taking to support their neighbors and countrymen as they fight to regain peace while striving to live a meaningful life each day. What can you do? </p><p><br></p><p>***Get Involved, Advocate, Give or Learn More***</p><p>International Medical Relief: https://internationalmedicalrelief.org/</p><p><br></p><p>Medical supplies were also brought to Kyiv through Traveling Colonels: https://thetravelingcolonels.com/</p><p><br></p><p>Lviv Volunteer Kitchen Charity: Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lvivkitchen/ or through local Ukrainian relief networks.</p><p><br></p><p>Kyiv Marathon:</p><p>Event info at https://kyivmarathon.org/ and through charity run directories.</p><p><br></p><p>***Take Action: Contact Your Representatives***</p><p>Your voice matters. Get informed and then urge continued support for Ukraine by contacting your US representatives!</p><p>Find Your Elected Officials: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials</p><p>Direct link for Senate and House contacts.</p><p><br></p><p>For more inspiring stories and resources in the running community, visit and share: https://www.runninganthropologist.com</p>
September 19, 2025
Talking Running Therapy with Sepideh Saremi
<p>Moving Forward: Run Walk Talk Therapy with Sepideh Saremi & Launching the Mini Handbook of Running Therapy</p><p><br></p><p>In this very special episode, we sit down with Sepideh Saremi, founder of Run Walk Talk Therapy—a trailblazer whose groundbreaking approach brings movement and therapy together in the most accessible way possible. Sepideh’s Run Walk Talk method invites people to experience the power of therapy while moving side-by-side, turning a walk or run into a safe space for honest conversation, healing, and personal growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a total beginner, or simply curious about how our bodies and minds are connected, this episode will inspire and equip you. Sepideh shares how Run Walk Talk Therapy breaks down barriers, supports mental health, and welcomes all bodies and ability levels—with no performance pressure and every pace celebrated. You’ll also discover the research behind why walking (or running) while talking can unlock insight, reduce anxiety, and build deeper connections.</p><p><br></p><p>And that’s not all! We’re thrilled to announce the publication of the Mini Handbook of Running Therapy: How Movement Becomes Medicine for the Mind. Drawing from the latest science, real-world stories, and practical tools, this concise guide is for anyone seeking hope, motivation, or new ways to cope with stress, anxiety, or depression. Whether you’re a runner, walker, therapist, coach, or just looking for a fresh start, the handbook meets you right where you are.</p><p><br></p><p>Get your copy today! The Mini Handbook of Running Therapy is now available on Kindle and Amazon for 99 cents, or you can download the complete PDF for free. All links are in the show notes and below.</p><p><br></p><p>Kindle/Amazon: https://a.co/d/53lsZDS</p><p><br></p><p>Tune in, download the handbook, and join us as we explore Run Walk Talk Therapy and the movement for movement—with Sepideh Saremi. Let’s move minds, together. Read and explore more: </p><p>www.runninganthropologist.com</p><p><br></p>
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