Welcome to Proper Mental episode 40!
My guest this time around is Jess Robson!
In October 2017 Jess was dealing with a dark period of depression and she found that running and the outdoors enabled her to open up and talk about her mental health.
She started Run Talk Run to make being open about mental health less intimidating and it has grown steadily in to a global running community. Jess has also launched Walk Talk Walk which is exactly the same, without the jogging.
Jess and I talk about starting a community and watching grow and the ups and downs that come with that process, we chat about the benefits of running on mental health but also the negatives and we chat about the power of holding space for others in need.
We also chat about her own struggles with depression and bulimia, we chat about how physically challenging it can be to start running but why it’s worth it.
You can follow Jess on social media @jessicamaryrobson as well as @runtalkrun and @walktalkwalk.
To find a group in your area, check out www.runtalkrun.com
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Thanks for listening! Enjoy!