Journalist Tonya Russell has written for publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Self, The Atlantic, and Marie Claire.  She’s also a runner, coming back from a series of injuries.  In this episode, she talks honestly about being a Type A runner, toxic positivity, and the emotions that being injured evoke.

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"Thank you" to Tonya.  We look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.