The Good Race

Bénédicte King

The Good Race is a wellness podcast for anyone trying to build a meaningful life without sacrificing their health in the process. Hosted by Bénédicte King, each episode explores movement, nutrition, sleep, mental health, women's health, personal growth, and intentional living. Through honest conversations, practical tips, and expert perspectives, you'll learn how to care for your wellbeing while pursuing purpose, and redefine what "running a good race" (aka living a good life) means to you. We really hope you'll enjoy it!

Episodes

  1. Oct 24

    What Kind of Tired Are You? The 7 Types of Rest, with Marie Kacouchia

    We often use the words “I'm tired” to describe very different experiences. But what if the kind of exhaustion you're feeling can't be solved by getting more sleep? In this episode of The Good Race, I'm joined by Marie Kacouchia, founder of Migrations, an editorial project exploring rest as a cultural and everyday practice. Together, we explore the seven types of rest identified by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: physical, mental, emotional, social, sensory, creative and spiritual. Through Marie's personal journey from constant busyness to a more intentional relationship with rest, we talk about how to recognize what kind of tired you actually are and what might help restore you. We also get into: why ambitious people struggle to rest without guiltthe influence of our African upbringing on our relationship with productivityvulnerability, people-pleasing, boundaries and learning to enjoy the journey instead of constantly rushing towards the next milestone.how to stop treating rest as a reward. By the end of this conversation, you'll have a better understanding of the different kinds of exhaustion, questions to help identify the rest you need, and simple ways to make more space for it in your everyday life. We wrote an amazing article with tips and full show notes to go deeper here: ⁠⁠⁠www.thegoodrace.co Follow us on Instagram: @thegoodrace.co Timestamps: 00:00 — Introduction: What kind of tired are you? 03:01 — When exhaustion becomes your normal: Marie's story 09:09 — The seven types of rest, explained 14:55 — Marie's ambition to become a well-rested woman 16:19 — Rest is not a reward: Hustle culture, all-nighters and sleep 20:43 — Emotional rest: The vulnerability of saying "I'm not okay" 22:00 — Sensory and spiritual rest: Finding quiet and meaning 26:04 — "You have time": Learning to enjoy the journey 32:10 — Social exhaustion, people-pleasing and learning to say no 37:10 — How our upbringing shapes our relationship with rest 39:38 — Rest vs. recovery: What's the difference? 40:27 — Learning to slow down and enjoy stillness 48:30 — 5 simple, practical ways to bring rest into your everyday life 53:30 — What does it mean to run a good race?

    What Kind of Tired Are You? The 7 Types of Rest, with Marie Kacouchia

  2. Sep 29

    Nature as Medicine: The Health Benefits of Being Outside, with Roxana Martinez

    If you want to become healthier, spend time in nature. That's pretty much this whole episode summed up. Time outdoors was one of the biggest lifestyle changes that helped me come out of my depression and recover from burnout. And the science backs it up: two hours a week in nature is enough to make a real difference to your physical and mental health. But it doesn't have to be complicated. I am joined by guest Roxana Martinez and here's what we talk about. WHAT WE GET INTO The benefits of being in nature, and what the research actually showsOvercoming burnout through a relationship with the environment around her How to overcome the guilt tied to rest and slowing downNature as medicine: cortisol, blood pressure, and mental healthHow to get the benefits of nature when you live in a cityThe importance of access to green spaceHow to deal with anxiety, and action as the way through it About our guest Roxana built a hugely successful sustainable fashion company at 19 and sold it at 25. Today she's a director at one of Mexico's most influential environmental consulting groups, and she runs a media platform that makes climate and social environmental issues relevant to people who'd otherwise not be interested in. She cares deeply about one idea: you can't take care of your body without taking care of the environment. And she's right, because taking care of your health isn't only about how you spend your time, it's also about where you spend it. FIND ROXANA Instagram: @rox_martinezPunto de Inflexión: @punto_de_inflexion_ THE RESEARCH Every study mentioned in this episode, plus the science we didn't get to on air and a note on the green space figures, is on our website: www.thegoodrace.co. Some figures mentioned in the episode The 9 m² per person figure. Roxana cites a minimum of 9 m² of green space per person, roughly the floor space of a small bedroom. This is a standard for how much green space a city should provide per resident, not a health finding, and there’s no scientific consensus on an optimal amount per person. It’s also frequently credited to the WHO, which can’t be substantiated. What the WHO actually recommends. Green space of at least 0.5 hectares, roughly two thirds of a football pitch, within 300 metres of home. The newer “3-30-300 rule” extends this: three trees visible from every home, 30% tree canopy in every neighbourhood, and a green area of one hectare within 300 metres. Green space in Mexico City. Published estimates of green space per resident range from around 4 m² to just under 6 m², all below the 9 m² benchmark. Research by WRI México found the wealthiest districts have access to roughly six times more public and green space than the poorest. A 2023 study in Sustainability of 1,353 publicly accessible green spaces found 74% were under one hectare and 51% sat in just three mostly middle and high income municipalities. Keep running your good race. [Music by Epidemic Sound]

    Nature as Medicine: The Health Benefits of Being Outside, with Roxana Martinez

  3. Sep 15

    Health Starts With You: How to Understand Your Body and Navigate Healthcare, with Dr. Bisi

    I sat down with Dr. Bisi to talk about two of the most important relationships in our health journey: the one with our doctor and the one with our bodies. We discuss what your doctor is really for, and why knowing your own body changes everything. For more resources, research & practical tips mentioned in this episode: check out this article on our website. About Dr. Bisi Doctor Bisi is a medical doctor specialising in General Practice, trained and practising in the UK within the National Health Service. She also trained as a certified health and wellness coach, bringing a holistic perspective to her work with patients navigating chronic illness, long-term health challenges and the grey areas that don't always fit neatly into a treatment pathway. Alongside medicine, she is navigating her own health, ambitions, faith, marriage and motherhood. It's from that perspective that she approaches health as more than the absence of disease. What you'll learn What a family doctor is actually for, and what they're notHow to describe your symptoms so a doctor can actually help youThe foundations of good health, plus the one nobody talks aboutWhen to see a doctor, when to see a health coach, and when what you need is a therapistDr.Bisi also has a few hot takes, including her honest answer on staying consistent (which I'm sure you'll love!) For more of The Good Race 📖 Read the article for this episode with the research mentioned + some practical steps : www.thegoodrace.co 🌀 Follow us on IG @thegoodrace.co and let us know which part of this episode surprised you the most? Or just say hi :) 🔔 New episodes every second Tuesday of the month — subscribe so you never miss a launch! Chapters 0:00 Introduction1:37 Dr. Bisi's story: the road to medical school, and her surprising take on impostor syndrome7:53 What a family doctor is really for11:00 Your role in the doctor-patient relationship16:30 The foundations of health, and the one everyone forgets about20:32 Doctor or health coach: which one do you need?28:21 What a health coach should never do33:23 When your doctor gets your culture37:59 What motherhood changed, even for a doctor40:34 The one belief Bisi would erase about women's bodies42:03 Bisi's controversial secret to staying consistent44:59 Rapid fire round A note on this episode Bisi is a doctor, but this conversation is general information rather than medical advice, and nothing here is a substitute for speaking to your own doctor about your own health. Keep running your good race. [Music by Epidemic Sound.]

    Health Starts With You: How to Understand Your Body and Navigate Healthcare, with Dr. Bisi

  4. Aug 22

    From Burnout to Recovery: My Story and Why I Started The Good Race

    Two burnouts, depression, and how I learned that my health and my dreams were never meant to compete. In this episode, I take you through my (literal) journey with burnout from China to France to Mexico, and share what recovery really looked like for me. Not the highlight reel, but the slow, messy process of rebuilding my relationship with health, ambition, and myself. Finally, I share the three anchors that helped me rebuild a life where my health and my ambitions could finally co-exist and how this led to The Good Race. 〰️ Who is this for? If you've ever tied your worth to what you achieve, if you keep pushing past the signals your body is sending you, or if you're in the middle of a hard season right now and wondering whether there's another way, this one is for you. By the end, I hope you'll leave with a little more hope than you came in with, and believe that pursuing a full life and take care of your wellbeing is possible. A gentle heads up: this episode talks honestly about depression and mental health. Listen when you feel ready :) 🗂️ Full show notes & research mentioned If this episode resonated you can find the full episode notes, learn about some steps you can try this week, and find out some of the evidence-based sources I read on burnout on our website: here 🌀 💌 Keep in touch Follow us on IG: @thegoodrace.co for more conversations and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. Questions? Send us a DM! [Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound.] Keep running your good race🤍 - Bénédicte Chapters00:00 What burnout actually is03:41 Growing up ambitious06:00 Beijing, my first burnout11:45 Paris, depression, and a surprising prescription15:00 Three steps out of my first burnout22:18 Mexico, the dream job, the second burnout26:15 Breaking the cycle, and the three anchors that helped34:52 Where I am today, and why I created The Good Race36:50 The good takeaway38:01 Outro

    From Burnout to Recovery: My Story and Why I Started The Good Race

  5. Trailer

    Welcome to the Good Race

    I am your host, Bénédicte King and welcome to the Good Race! What you'll find here: This is a space for honest conversations about taking care of our health while building a life of purpose. The aim isn't to encourage you to do more, but actually the opposite. In this trailer, you'll hear why I created the show and what you can expect each week, from practical solo episodes to conversations with expert guests. New episodes are coming every two weeks. For more information visit our website: www.thegoodrace.co Thank you for being here, I hope you'll stick around and enjoy the conversations! 🌀

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The Good Race is a wellness podcast for anyone trying to build a meaningful life without sacrificing their health in the process. Hosted by Bénédicte King, each episode explores movement, nutrition, sleep, mental health, women's health, personal growth, and intentional living. Through honest conversations, practical tips, and expert perspectives, you'll learn how to care for your wellbeing while pursuing purpose, and redefine what "running a good race" (aka living a good life) means to you. We really hope you'll enjoy it!

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  • Creator
    Bénédicte King
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Bénédicte King
  • Show Website
    The Good Race