Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her special guest, Dr. Cheruba Prabakar, for an important and open conversation about running and the pelvic floor. The doctors discuss common complaints from runners and a stepwise approach to going about addressing the issues!

Dr. Prabakar is a board certified OBGYN and fellowship trained minimally invasive surgeon. She is the owner of Lamorinda Gynecology & Surgery in Lafayette, CA.

You can connect with Dr. Prabakar on her website: https://www.lamorindagyn.com

And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefibroiddoc

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Download Coach Michelle's free Couch to Confidence Training Plan to get started with a regular walking or running routine! https://mailchi.mp/73b2ee296291/walkplan

Dr. Quirk offers 1:1 run coaching and group coaching programs. To work with her, go to her website and click on "Work with Me" https://www.mindful-marathon.com

Follow Mindful Marathon on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Marathon https://www.facebook.com/MindfulMarathon​

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The information contained in this podcast is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult your primary care physician before undertaking any fitness regimen or exercise, which can pose serious health risks if undertaken or performed improperly. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in the videos is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider.

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Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her special guest, Dr. Dana Gibbs, for a conversation about the effects of stress on running performance.

Dr. Gibbs is an educator, hormone expert, board-certified ENT, and allergist. She recently retired from her ENT practice and opened Consultants in Metabolism, a direct care practice for thyroid, metabolic and hormone management for Women and Men.

You can connect with Dr. Gibbs here: https://www.danagibbsmd.com/

On her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-thyroid/id1756413327

And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danagibbsmd/

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Download Coach Michelle's free Couch to Confidence Training Plan to get started with a regular walking or running routine! https://mailchi.mp/73b2ee296291/walkplan

Dr. Quirk offers 1:1 run coaching and group coaching programs. To work with her, go to her website and click on "Work with Me" https://www.mindful-marathon.com

Follow Mindful Marathon on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Marathon https://www.facebook.com/MindfulMarathon​

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The information contained in this podcast is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult your primary care physician before undertaking any fitness regimen or exercise, which can pose serious health risks if undertaken or performed improperly. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in the videos is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider.

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Join Dr. Michelle Quirk as she chats with her friend and colleague, Dr. Kerry Reller, about marathon training lessons. This episode contains great tips about nutrition and fueling the marathon.

Dr. Reller is a board certified physician in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine practicing in Clearwater, FL. She has always had a passion for wellness, nutrition, and fitness but finding the field of Obesity Medicine has been truly eye-opening for her. She loves helping patients manage and prevent chronic disease by sustainable lifestyle improvements.

You can connect with Dr. Reller here: http://www.linktr.ee/kerryrellermd

And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine ****

Download Coach Michelle's free Couch to Confidence Training Plan to get started with a regular walking or running routine! https://mailchi.mp/73b2ee296291/walkplan

Dr. Quirk offers 1:1 run coaching and group coaching programs. To work with her, go to her website and click on "Work with Me" https://www.mindful-marathon.com

Follow Mindful Marathon on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Marathon https://www.facebook.com/MindfulMarathon​

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The information contained in this podcast is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult your primary care physician before undertaking any fitness regimen or exercise, which can pose serious health risks if undertaken or performed improperly. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in the videos is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider.

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Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her guest, Dr. Sara Ionescu, as they discuss the mental health benefits of running and how the mental strength carries over into other aspects of life.

Dr. Sara is a board certified family medicine physician, who is passionate about wellness, preventative care, and exercise, and she loves to inspire others to move. She was a competitive athlete growing up and continues to strive to stay physically active as she sees and feels the benefits daily. On navigating how to fit running and exercise into a busy schedule, Dr. Sara is an expert. She has four (soon to be five!) kiddos ages 6 and under, and shared all her best tips in our chat.

You can find Dr. Sara on her website: https://www.drsaraionescu.com

And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsaraionescu

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Download Coach Michelle's free Couch to Confidence Training Plan to get started with a regular walking or running routine! https://mailchi.mp/73b2ee296291/walkplan

Dr. Quirk offers 1:1 run coaching and group coaching programs. To work with her, go to her website and click on "Work with Me" https://www.mindful-marathon.com

Follow Mindful Marathon on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Marathon https://www.facebook.com/MindfulMarathon​

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The information contained in this podcast is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult your primary care physician before undertaking any fitness regimen or exercise, which can pose serious health risks if undertaken or performed improperly. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in the videos is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider.

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Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her special guest, Jaime Vining, as they chat about Jaime's journey to the marathon and marathoning for a cause. Jaime is running the NYC Marathon for Team AWF, which provides 'Life Interrupted Grants' to young adult patients diagnosed with cancers, to ease their financial burden so they can concentrate on healing. Let's shine a light on the word "rare" in cancers!

You can check out Jaime's NYC Marathon page here: https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/jaime-vining-2024

And Thingamabeads on social media: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559966445854

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Download Coach Michelle's free Couch to Confidence Training Plan to get started with a regular walking or running routine! https://mailchi.mp/73b2ee296291/walkplan

Dr. Quirk offers 1:1 run coaching and group coaching programs. To work with her, go to her website and click on "Work with Me" https://www.mindful-marathon.com

Follow Mindful Marathon on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Marathon https://www.facebook.com/MindfulMarathon​

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The information contained in this podcast is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult your primary care physician before undertaking any fitness regimen or exercise, which can pose serious health risks if undertaken or performed improperly. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in the videos is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider.

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Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her special guest, Dr. Marie Dona, as they chat about the healing power of running. Dr. Dona is a youth, adult, reproductive psychiatrist and therapist with a private practice in Riverview, Florida. She is passionate about advocating for mental health and overall wellness. She is able to see patients remotely throughout the state of Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C.

You can connect with Dr. Dona on her website: https://www.donawellnessclinic.com/

And on social media: https://www.instagram.com/donawellnessclinic

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Download Coach Michelle's free Couch to Confidence Training Plan to get started with a regular walking or running routine! https://mailchi.mp/73b2ee296291/walkplan

Dr. Quirk offers 1:1 run coaching and group coaching programs. To work with her, go to her website and click on "Work with Me" https://www.mindful-marathon.com

Follow Mindful Marathon on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Marathon https://www.facebook.com/MindfulMarathon​

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The information contained in this video is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult your primary care physician before undertaking any fitness regimen or exercise, which can pose serious health risks if undertaken or performed improperly. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in the videos is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider.

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Join Dr. Michelle Quirk and her special guest, Dr. Sumana Moole, for a conversation on running and gut health. We know running is good for us. Turns out, it’s really great for our gut too! Dr. Moole helped us troubleshoot some of the common GI symptoms that runners experience like bloating, reflux, uneasy/queasy stomach, nausea, and diarrhea. Dr. Moole is the lead practitioner/founder of Merus Gastroenterology & Gut Health, LLC, focusing on the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders with a focus on improving gut health. She is passionate about implementing lifestyle management that promotes and maintains good gut health.

You can connect with Dr. Moole on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/merusgastro/

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Download Coach Michelle's free Couch to Confidence Training Plan to get started with a regular walking or running routine! https://mailchi.mp/73b2ee296291/walkplan

Dr. Quirk offers 1:1 run coaching and group coaching programs. To work with her, go to her website and click on "Work with Me" https://www.mindful-marathon.com

Follow Mindful Marathon on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Marathon https://www.facebook.com/MindfulMarathon​

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The information contained in this video is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult your primary care physician before undertaking any fitness regimen or exercise, which can pose serious health risks if undertaken or performed improperly. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in the videos is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider.

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Join Dr. Michelle Quirk, and her special guest Dr. Laurie Boge, for a discussion on running toward, instead of away. Dr. Boge is a wife, ER doc, combat veteran, founder of GreenCloud Apparel, dog mom, and runner! She says, “Running is my meditation, time for self-reflection and inspiration. It is how I survived a really hard deployment to the busiest trauma center in Baghdad, Iraq.” She provides reflections on our reasons to run and how the why can change over the years. Join us for this insightful conversation.

You can find Dr. Boge on her website: https://www.GreenCloudapparel.com

And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GreenCloudapparel

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Download Coach Michelle's free Couch to Confidence Training Plan to get started with a regular walking or running routine! https://mailchi.mp/73b2ee296291/walkplan

Dr. Quirk offers 1:1 run coaching and group coaching programs. To work with her, go to her website and click on "Work with Me" https://www.mindful-marathon.com

Follow Mindful Marathon on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Marathon https://www.facebook.com/MindfulMarathon​

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The information contained in this video is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult your primary care physician before undertaking any fitness regimen or exercise, which can pose serious health risks if undertaken or performed improperly. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in the videos is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider.

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