Steph Elswood: Running for Mental Clarity and Choosing an Alcohol-Free Life

This week on the Runna Podcast, we’re joined by Steph Elswood—former professional dancer and soon-to-be mom. During a challenging period navigating an eating disorder, Steph turned to social media as an outlet for accountability and healing. What started as a personal journey has grown into a vibrant, safe space for healthy living, positivity, and joy. Steph now uses her platform to inspire others, sharing her experiences of living alcohol-free, embracing running for pure joy, and cultivating balance in life.

We talked about:

💃 Life in the Spotlight: From starting as a professional dancer at 14 to battling the toxic pressures of the industry and using her experience to inspire others.

🌱 Navigating an Eating Disorder: How Steph used her platform to hold herself accountable, rebuild her relationship with food, and advocate for healthier conversations around body image.

🏃‍♀️ Running for Joy: How running became Steph’s outlet for mental well-being, from her first marathon for Alzheimer’s to celebrating movement without pressure.

🍹 Life Without Alcohol: Her journey of sober curiosity, the unexpected benefits of going alcohol-free, and embracing a healthier lifestyle.

Steph’s story is a powerful reminder of the importance of self-love, balance, and finding joy in movement.

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