Sasha Wolff is the founder of Still I Run, a community for runners affected by mental illness. She shared her mental health journey and talked about the way running can serve as medicine.

We also talked about Still I Run's upcoming virtual race, the Breaking Stigma in Stride 5K, and the nonprofit's amazing scholarship program. Sign up for the race and learn more at stilliruncommunity.com.

We also played Christmas Party Playlist. There was much merriment.

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This episode was presented by Gateway Foundation. If drugs and alcohol are starting to take over your life, or the life of someone you love, it’s time to be honest and enlist some help. Gateway offers life-saving inpatient services, as well as virtual treatment. Call 877-505-HOPE to schedule a consultation, or visit gatewayfoundation.org for more information.

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