Running Can RUIN Your Relationships (How to Stop It From Taking Over)

*Josh Stiles and The Runner’s Guide to Not Screwing Up Your Relationships | E69*

*“The answer isn’t somewhere far away. It’s actually right there and you have it. You just need to take a look at it, consider it, adopt it.” - Josh Stiles*

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On this episode, Josh Stiles returns for a thoughtful conversation about relationships, moderation, and spiritual life. Josh brings both his background in marriage and family therapy and his long experience as a natural runner and sandal maker to the table.

We discuss how obsession can damage relationships, why listening matters more than fixing, and how running can actually become a bridge to connection instead of a wedge.

And learn to love running and strengthen your relationshps

Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome Josh Stiles
03:16 Obsession, listening, and moderation
10:51 Racing, family, and keeping running in perspective
14:53 From marriage therapy to making sandals
19:34 Leading with care at work and at home
22:55 Faith, nature, and the meaning of a good run
25:13 An unexpected trail encounter
35:50 Making time for running without neglecting relationships
41:43 Should couples run together?
45:37 Minimal footwear and feeling connected to the world
48:22 What Josh is looking forward to
50:03 Relaxing into running and life
52:11 Final thoughts with Josh

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