Sasha Wolff is the founder of Still I Run – Runners for Mental Health Awareness. Still I Run, a community of warriors promoting the benefits of running for mental health, was founded in 2016 after Sasha discovered the benefits of running after a brief hospitalization for depression and anxiety. Originally started as just a Facebook page and website, Still I Run is now a national non-profit with programming aimed at helping people overcome any barriers they may have when it comes to running for mental health. They also pride themselves as being a safe place for people to chat about their mental health journeys and their runs!

Sasha lives in Michigan with her husband, two daughters, and a son. In her “spare” time she runs for her mental health, enjoys Lake Michigan, and spends time with her family and friends.

In this episode we cover so much – we talk about: 

• Managing anxiety and depression
• Sasha’s experience checking herself into a mental health hospital
• Why sometimes the bravest things are the hardest 
• The self-blame game of mental health 
• How running became her passion and helped her maintain mental health 
• Why we both love running so much – hello, runner’s epiphany 
• How she started her non-profit and continues to manage it while working part-time
• And that it’s okay to not be okay 

If you struggle with mental health, please talk to someone. Get help and support. You’re not alone. 

Enjoy this conversation! 

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