Season 5 Episode 2: Empowering Women Through Movement with Girls Run Bakersfield (EP 62)

Season 5 Episode 2: Empowering Women Through Movement with Girls Run Bakersfield (EP 62)

From Destigmatize Mental Health Podcast by Ramon Sanchez

February 24, 2026 · 56 min · Season 5 · Episode 2

About this episode

The episode discusses the creation of a women's running club that promotes mental and physical well-being through community and exercise.

For this episode, I’ve invited the leadership and community behind Girls Run Bakersfield , a club that builds sisterhood while creating a safe space for women to exercise together. Luz Almanza, Angelica Sabiano LCSW, & Occupational Therapist Damarice Herrera discuss the creation of a women's running club as a safe space for women to run and exercise without fear of harassment or judgment. The club aims to provide a supportive community for women of all fitness levels and backgrounds, promoting mental and physical well-being through running and social interaction. The conversation explores the benefits of running and physical activity for mental health, the importance of community and social support, and the role of movement in trauma recovery. It also delves into the impact of running on emotional expression and the creation of a supportive and inclusive running community.

People in this episode

Host: Ramon Sanchez

Guests: Luz Almanza, Angelica Sabiano LCSW, Damarice Herrera

Topics covered

  • women empowerment
  • running
  • mental health
  • community support
  • physical activity
  • trauma recovery

Keywords

  • women's running club
  • sisterhood
  • exercise
  • mental well-being
  • social support
  • emotional expression

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Girls Run Bakersfield

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