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39. Exercise and Mental Health: How Fitness Can Heal or Harm Your Mind
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Self Centered with Katie and Allie by Katie Kurtz and Allie West

S01 E39
01:16:03
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You've probably heard it before: "fitness is my therapy"... but is it really? In this episode, we explore how movement can be a powerful tool for emotional regulation, stress relief, and even brain health, while also naming the moments when fitness shifts into self-abandonment. Through both science and lived experience, we highlight the fine line between using exercise to become more grounded and using it to avoid what truly needs your attention. If you’ve ever asked yourself “am I working out to feel better, or to run away from myself,” this conversation will help you find clarity and balance.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

  • How exercise impacts brain chemistry and executive functioning
  • The role of exercise in regulating the nervous system and completing the stress cycle
  • When exercise becomes a g ... 
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