Running to Myself

Trish Stanton
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Hi, I’m Trish. I’m a Life and Mindset Coach for women—and before that, I was a runner. Before I became a runner, though, I saw my life—and my possibilities—very differently. It was through countless miles on the road and trail that something began to shift. Running didn’t just change my body; it expanded my mind. It taught me that I was capable of so much more than I ever believed. Through failures, victories, and everything in between, I started to see myself—and life itself—in a whole new way. This podcast is my chance to share that journey with you. Maybe you’ll recognize parts of your own story here. Maybe you’ll start to think differently about what’s possible for you, too. Welcome to Running to Myself. I’m so glad you’re here.

  1. 11h ago

    Episode 94 The Legacy of Small Choices

    The Legacy of Small Choices What if the biggest impact you make in this world comes through the smallest choices you make each day? In this episode, Trish reflects on a line from a novel she recently finished that she can't stop thinking about: "His decision to live small made him larger than life." That single sentence sparked a deeper question: What if the things that seem small and ordinary are actually the things that matter most? Through two personal stories from her own day, one involving an unnecessary piece of advice and the other an unexpected inconvenience, Trish explores the power of everyday interactions and the lasting effect our words, attitudes, and presence can have on the people around us. If you've ever found yourself rushing through life, focusing on the next task, or wishing you were more intentional in your relationships, this episode is an invitation to slow down and consider the legacy you're building through your small choices. In This Episode: Why ordinary moments may matter more than extraordinary achievements The difference between offering encouragement and offering criticism How small responses shape our relationships Why managing our reactions creates more peace than managing our circumstances A question that can transform the way you show up with others How tiny choices become the building blocks of a meaningful life Reflection Question: How do people feel after interacting with you? Do they feel seen? Do they feel heard? Do they feel valued? This week, look for one small opportunity to make someone's day a little lighter. Ready to Learn Your Patterns and Lead Your Life? The Mindset Map Collective opens June 22. This six module coaching program will help you identify the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that influence your daily decisions so you can create intentional change from the inside out. Join the email list to learn more: www.trishastanton.com/signup Connect with Trish Website: www.trishastanton.com Facebook: Trisha Shipley Stanton If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend.

    16 min

  2. Jun 8

    Episode 93 What if That Isn't True?

    What If That Isn't True? How many of the things you believe about yourself are actually facts? And how many are conclusions you've repeated so often that they feel true? In this episode, Trisha explores one of the most powerful filters we carry: limits. Many of the limits that shape our lives aren't external at all. They're internal. They're the labels we've attached to ourselves over years or even decades. Labels like "I'm not confident," "I'm not disciplined," "I'm not athletic," or "I'm just an anxious person." The problem isn't that we have these thoughts. The problem is that we stop questioning them. Once a label becomes part of our identity, we begin filtering every decision, opportunity, and experience through it. We collect evidence to support it while ignoring evidence that contradicts it. In this episode, you'll learn: Why labels often become invisible limits The difference between facts and conclusions How your brain builds a case for the identities you've accepted Why discovering the problem is in your thinking is actually empowering Four practical steps for questioning limiting beliefs and creating new possibilities Trisha also shares a personal story about the label she carried for years about not being athletic, even after completing multiple marathons and ultramarathons, and how reexamining that assumption has opened the door to new growth. Reflection Questions What labels have you accepted as facts? Where did those labels come from? What evidence have you been ignoring because it doesn't fit the story? What becomes possible when you stop treating those limits as permanent? If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend who may be living inside a label they've never questioned. And remember: When you learn your patterns, you can lead your life.

    13 min

  3. Jun 1

    Episode 92 What Else Is Also True?

    What happens when a hard feeling shows up? For many of us, the answer is immediate: we give it center stage. We assume the heaviness means something is wrong.We let anxiety narrate the day.We start building stories around a feeling before we’ve even stopped to examine what’s actually happening. In this episode of Running to Myself, Trish shares a simple but surprisingly powerful experience from her own life: waking up under the weight of hard circumstances, sitting down to journal the heaviness… and instead being led to first capture the beauty from the day before. What happened next shifted everything. This episode is not about toxic positivity or pretending hard things don’t exist. It’s about learning to recognize that a difficult feeling may be true… without becoming the only truth. Inside this episode: Why not every uncomfortable feeling is a five-alarm fire The difference between emotional awareness and emotional spiraling How the stories we attach to our feelings shape our experience The powerful concept of becoming the gatekeeper of your thoughts A simple 4-question framework you can use when hard emotions show up The difference between a Big P Problem and a small p problem Why “What else is also true?” can change everything If you’ve ever felt at the mercy of your own mind…If one hard feeling can seem to hijack your whole day…If you’re ready to create more awareness, more choice, and more peace in your thinking… This episode is for you. Mentioned in this episode The Mindset Map CollectiveDoors open June 22 A guided experience to help you: Notice your thoughts Identify your patterns Understand how your thinking creates your feelings, actions, and results Begin intentionally creating new patterns Because awareness is powerful.But awareness plus practice? That’s where transformation happens. Ready for deeper support? If you’re tired of repeating the same emotional loops and want personalized support learning how to manage your mind, coaching may be your next right step. Book a coaching consultation:Book a Call Join the email list:https://www.trishastanton.com/signup If this episode resonated… If this conversation encouraged you, would you take a moment to: Follow the podcast Leave a review Share this episode with a friend who might need it Your thoughts may be familiar… but they are not in charge. Until next time,Keep running to yourself.

    13 min

  4. May 25

    Episode 91 What You’re Really After (And How to Create It Yourself)

    What If It’s Not the Thing… But the Feeling You’re After? ✨ Episode Summary In this episode, I take you back to a very specific moment in my childhood—when I was convinced that a pair of clogs, long hair, and painted nails would finally make me feel special. At the time, it felt so real. So true. But what I didn’t understand then—and what many of us still don’t fully see now—is this: We don’t actually want the things we’re chasing. We want how we think those things will make us feel. And when we unknowingly assign our feelings to something outside of us…we end up waiting. Waiting for the weight loss.Waiting for the relationship to change.Waiting for the circumstances to line up. In this conversation, we unpack that pattern and walk through a different way—one where you begin creating the feelings you desire from the inside out. Not by pretending.Not by forcing.But by understanding how your thoughts are shaping your emotional experience—and learning how to shift them on purpose. 🎯 What You’ll Learn Why we often chase external results (and why they don’t deliver lasting feelings)• The hidden pattern behind desires like confidence, security, and feeling “enough”• How to identify the real feeling you’re after• The difference between neutral facts and the stories we attach to them• How to begin generating emotions like confidence, calm, and self-respect on purpose• A simple daily practice to start creating the feelings you’ve been waiting on 🧠 Key Takeaway You’re not actually chasing the thing.You’re chasing the feeling you believe the thing will give you. And that feeling is more available to you than you think. 🔧 Try This Pick one feeling you’ve been waiting for—confidence, calm, connection, peace. Ask yourself:“What would I be thinking if I already felt this?” Write down a few thoughts—and practice thinking them on purpose. Not perfectly. Just consistently. 🤍 Work With Me If this episode resonated with you and you’re ready to take this work deeper, I’d love to support you. You can schedule a free coaching consultation here:Book a Call  Or join my email list for weekly tools and encouragement:Sign Up Learn your patterns. Lead your life.

    9 min

  5. May 18

    Episode 90 What If It’s Just a Sensation?

    🎧 What If It’s Just a Sensation? Have you ever felt something in your body that seemed bigger than the moment you were in? A rush of energy.A tightness in your chest.A wave that feels like it needs your immediate attention. In this episode, I share a real-time experience from a recent doctor’s visit where my body felt activated… even though my mind was calm. Later that same day, I found myself in a very different emotional experience—one where my thoughts were loud, pulling for attention, and trying to draw me into a story. Both moments pointed to the same simple truth: What we call emotions are often just physical sensations moving through the body. And the way we interpret them shapes everything that follows. In this episode, we explore how to:• Recognize emotions as physical sensations rather than problems to solve• Create space between what you feel and how you respond• Step out of the mental battle when your thoughts are loud• Let emotions pass without needing to control or eliminate them• Redirect your focus without fighting your mind This is a practical, real-life look at what it means to experience an emotion without being taken over by it. Because not every feeling needs a story.And not every sensation needs your attention. Sometimes… it’s just a wave passing through. If this resonates with you… This is the work I do with my clients—helping women understand their thought patterns, shift their emotional experience, and respond to life with clarity instead of reactivity. If you’re ready for that kind of support, I’d love to talk with you. You can reach out to schedule a coaching consultation. Connect with me:Website: www.trishastanton.comBook a consultation: click here Join my email list: https://www.trishastanton.com/signupFacebook: Trisha Shipley StantonInstagram: @tstanton21 If this episode was helpful, share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps more women find this work.

    11 min

  6. May 11

    Episode 89 Friction: Why Hard Days Don’t Have to Derail You

    Friction: Why Hard Days Don’t Have to Derail YouRunning to Myself with Trisha Stanton We all have days where nothing feels easy. The tasks themselves may not be overwhelming… but the resistance, the inconvenience, and the constant interruptions add up. Before you know it, you feel drained, frustrated, and on the edge of unraveling. In this episode, Trisha talks about something we don’t often name—but all experience: friction. From navigating tedious responsibilities to managing the emotional weight of a “hard but normal” day, she shares how her capacity for discomfort has grown—and how that growth has changed everything. This episode is both encouraging and practical, offering simple tools you can use in real time when life feels harder than it should. Because the goal isn’t to eliminate friction, it’s to learn how to move through it without losing yourself. In this episode, you’ll learn: What “friction” really looks like in everyday life• Why small, inconvenient moments can feel so draining• How to increase your capacity for things to be hard• A simple way to break out of overwhelm in the middle of a task• The difference between fixing the problem and fixing your focus• Why asking for help is a strength—not a failure• The one habit that will help you stop carrying frustration into the rest of your day A simple reminder from this episode: You don’t need a perfectly smooth day to feel steady.You just need a way to walk through the hard moments without getting stuck in them. If this resonated with you: If you’re ready to better understand your patterns and learn how to manage your thoughts in real time, this is exactly the work I do in coaching. You can schedule a consultation here:👉Book a Call Or join my email list for weekly encouragement and practical tools:👉 https://www.trishastanton.com/signup Connect with me: Facebook: Trisha Shipley StantonInstagram: @tstanton21 Podcast: Running to MyselfReal stories. Real mindset shifts. Practical tools you can use right where you are.

    8 min

  7. May 4

    Episode 88 The Book I Needed to Read

    The Book I Needed to ReadRunning to Myself with Trisha Stanton What if you already have the wisdom you’re looking for…but you’re not using it? In this episode, I share a simple idea that stopped me in my tracks:What would you write if you wrote the book you needed to read years ago? That question led me into a powerful reflection—one that shifted me out of looking backward with regret and into using what I’ve already learned to move forward with clarity and confidence. Because hindsight only helps… if you actually apply it. In this episode, we explore how to:• Tap into lessons you’ve already lived through• Shift out of victim thinking and into growth• Borrow belief from past experiences when facing something new• Simplify decision-making in uncertain moments• Use a powerful question that cuts through overthinking I also share two practical tools you can start using immediately:• The “book you needed” reflection• Asking your 80-year-old self for perspective These are simple, but they will bring you back to what matters quickly. You don’t need a brand new plan.You don’t need to become someone different. You just need to access what you already know…and trust it enough to take your next step. If this episode resonated with you: ✨ Book a free coaching consult:Book a Call ✨ Join my email list for weekly mindset tools and encouragement:Sign Up Favorite Quote from This Episode:“You’ve already lived through things that shaped you. Don’t leave the wisdom behind. Use it.” If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow Running to Myself and share it with someone who might need this reminder today.

    7 min
  8. Episode 87 The Reason It’s Not Working (That No One Talks About)

    Apr 27

    Episode 87 The Reason It’s Not Working (That No One Talks About)

    Want faster results? There’s a simple secret.Go all in. Choose a plan. Stick with it. It sounds almost too basic — and yet it’s the very thing most people don’t do. In this episode, I’m sharing what I learned over 20 years of running and coaching athletes training for their first half and full marathons. The pattern was predictable: Those who followed the plan made it to the starting line.Those who edited the hard parts out rarely did. It wasn’t that the plan was magical.The magic was in the execution. We talk about: Why “faster” usually means “easier” in our minds• The danger of half-committing to your goals• Why sampling different methods keeps you stuck• The identity shift that happens when you act like the person you want to become• How minimum effort quietly produces minimum results• What it actually means to go all in (without being extreme or rigid) Whether your goal is fitness, relationships, business, emotional growth, or spiritual maturity — this episode will challenge you to stop negotiating with the process. The plan probably isn’t the problem. The question is:Have you truly committed to it? If you’re ready to go deeper and build the kind of follow-through that changes your results, coaching is where we do that work. You can schedule a consultation using the link in the show notes. And if you’re not on my email list yet, that’s where I share practical mindset tools each week. Choose. Commit. Execute. I’ll see you next week.

    11 min
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Hi, I’m Trish. I’m a Life and Mindset Coach for women—and before that, I was a runner. Before I became a runner, though, I saw my life—and my possibilities—very differently. It was through countless miles on the road and trail that something began to shift. Running didn’t just change my body; it expanded my mind. It taught me that I was capable of so much more than I ever believed. Through failures, victories, and everything in between, I started to see myself—and life itself—in a whole new way. This podcast is my chance to share that journey with you. Maybe you’ll recognize parts of your own story here. Maybe you’ll start to think differently about what’s possible for you, too. Welcome to Running to Myself. I’m so glad you’re here.

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  • Creator
    Trish Stanton
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    94
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Trisha Stanton
  • Show Website
    Running to Myself