Paws, Prose, and the Pursuit of Well-Being: A Journey with Nita Sweeney
Paws, Prose, and the Pursuit of Well-Being: A Journey with Nita Sweeney
Paws, Prose, and the Pursuit of Well-Being: A Journey with Nita Sweeney
There's something magical about lacing up your sneakers, clipping on a leash, and hitting the pavement with your furry best friend by your side. This episode is not just about the pride of crossing a 5K finish line. It's about the profound shift that occurs within us when grief catalyzes a journey toward better mental and physical health for you and your pet. Our pets truly are our biggest and best supporters.
Joining your host, Julie Marty-Pearson, is guest Nita Sweeney, author and coach, who brings a treasure trove of tales about the dog companions who've trotted alongside her through life's thick and thin. Our conversation with Nita unravels the tapestry of her life, highlighting the pivotal role pets have played in her battle with chronic depression and her journey from using her dog as a decoy for exercise to running races in memory of loved ones. This episode is a celebration of those pets who offer undiluted support without asking for anything in return.
Nita Sweeney is the bestselling wellness author of the award-winning running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink, and co-creator of the writing journal, You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving. Her third book, Make Every Move a Meditation: Mindful Movement for Mental Health, Well-Being and Insight was featured in the Wall Street Journal. Her latest book, A Daily Dose of Now: 365 Mindfulness Meditation Practices for Living in the Moment, was released in fall of 2023. Nita lives in central Ohio with her husband, Ed, and their yellow Labrador retriever, Scarlet. To learn more about Nita, visit her Website, and follow her on social on Facebook and Instagram.
To learn more about the animal rescue organization we discussed in this episode, Pet Promise, please visit their Website.
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