In this week’s Real Life Runners podcast, I’m joined by Kelly Lyons — a nutrition and eating psychology coach who helps women heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Kelly opens up about her personal journey through binge eating, which began back in high school, and how she ultimately broke free by uncovering the root causes and learning to rewire her brain.

This conversation is honest, compassionate, and full of practical wisdom. We talk about the emotional patterns that often drive binge eating, why willpower alone isn’t the answer, and how to start building a sense of trust with your body again. Kelly and I also dive into the dangers of diet culture, how to reconnect with your true hunger and fullness cues, and the role that movement and self-compassion play in recovery.

Whether you’ve struggled with binge eating yourself, wrestled with food guilt, or just want to create a more peaceful relationship with eating and exercise — this episode will give you hope, understanding, and tools to start making real, lasting change.

Kelly Lyons is a certified nutrition and eating psychology coach who helps women overcome binge eating and create a healthy, peaceful relationship with food and their bodies. Drawing from her own journey of recovery, Kelly combines science-based nutrition with mindset and emotional awareness to guide her clients toward lasting change. Her compassionate, practical approach empowers women to break free from diet culture, rebuild trust with their bodies, and find joy in both food and movement.

If you want to connect with her, you can find her at the links below!

https://kellylyonscoaching.com/
https://www.instagram.com/kellylyonscoaching/

🎧 Tune in to learn how to break the cycle, rebuild trust with your body, and find freedom in food and movement again.

00:28 Kelly's Background and Approach to Nutrition

01:27 Personal Struggles with Binge Eating

04:53 The Cycle of Dieting and Binge Eating

09:01 Understanding the Brain's Role in Binge Eating

12:21 Emotional and Restriction-Driven Eating

14:36 The Impact of Diet Culture and Exercise

17:44 Coping with Emotions and Boredom

22:55 App to Control Socia

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Teamwork isn’t just for cross-country teams, group runs, or the workplace—it’s a value that can shape every part of our running journey and our everyday lives.

In this episode, we wrap up our series on core values with one of the most powerful of them all: teamwork. We explore what it really means to be part of a team, even if you consider yourself a “solo runner,” and how cultivating teamwork can transform the way you approach challenges, celebrate wins, and stay consistent over time.

You’ll hear us dive into:

• Why teamwork matters even outside of traditional team settings
• How to show up for others (and yourself) in meaningful ways
• The role of sharing struggles, celebrating wins, and building support systems
• How gratitude and communication strengthen both running and life relationships

Plus—we’re celebrating 8 years of the Real Life Runners Podcast! 🎉

To mark the occasion, we’re kicking off our Eight Days of Giveaways. Each day, we’ll be giving away prizes to thank you for being part of this community. Enter by replying to our emails or joining the fun on social media—you don’t want to miss it!

Be sure to follow us @realliferunners on Instagram for the daily contests and prizes!

Because at the end of the day, running is better (and life is richer) when we don’t go it alone.

00:28 The Importance of Teamwork in Running

00:52 Teamwork in High School Cross Country

02:44 Personal Stories of Teamwork

05:04 Celebrating 8 Years of Podcasting

07:34 The Role of Support Systems in Running

12:59 Finding Your Running Community

24:24 The Power of Support in Running

24:59 Encouragement from Fellow Runners

26:10 Understanding Non-Runners' Perspectives

29:46 Teamwork in Family Life

33:41 The Importance of Communication

38:56 Celebrating Wins and Overcoming Struggles

47:09 Practical Tips for Cultivating Teamwork

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In this week’s episode, we’re continuing our Core Values series by diving into one of the most powerful values for runners and for life: resilience.

Resilience isn’t just about pushing through—it’s about bouncing back, learning, and growing stronger with every setback. We’ll share stories from our own running and coaching journeys, along with practical strategies you can use to build your own resilience on the run and beyond.

From tough races and challenging workouts to the curveballs life throws your way, resilience is what helps you keep moving forward. We’ll talk about how recovery, gratitude, and the support of a strong community all play a role in helping you rise, reset, and run with strength.

If you’ve ever faced a setback (and let’s be honest—we all have), this episode will remind you that resilience is not about perfection. It’s about showing up, growing, and finding the strength to keep going.

00:11 Defining Resilience in Running

01:10 Race Recap and Goal Setting

03:54 Integrity and Accountability

14:51 Resilience in Training

19:34 Resilience in Races and Competitions

21:31 Embracing Discomfort in Shorter Races

23:35 Mental Toughness and Adaptability in Racing

25:23 The Importance of Flexibility in Training Plans

27:54 Building Resilience Through Adapting Workouts

32:10 Reflecting on Wins and Learning Opportunities

40:24 The Role of Recovery in Building Resilience

41:16 Gratitude and Community Support in Resilience

44:35 The Essence of Resilience

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