About this episode

Gerald Collins shares his journey of finding purpose through running after the loss of his mother, discussing the intersection of grief, mental health, and physical activity.

In this episode, I sit down with fellow run coach Gerald Collins, founder of Run Rev Coaching and host of Stronger Than the Struggle, a podcast which explores the intersection of running, grief, and mental health. Gerald shares his deeply personal story of losing his mother and how that loss led him to running as a path back to purpose, connection, and healing. Together, we talk about how grief shows up in our lives and our running, and why movement can be a powerful tool for processing difficult emotions. This conversation is a reminder that grief is not linear, healing doesn’t follow a timeline, and that sometimes, showing up for even a few minutes is enough. What we talk about: Gerald’s journey from loss and depression to finding purpose through running Why physical activity can support mental health and where it fits alongside therapy The role of community in healing How grief can show up differently from day to day Redefining success in training during difficult seasons The power of small, sustainable changes, starting with just 5 minutes Letting go of “only” and “just” when we talk about our efforts A few key takeaways: “You never get over the person you lost. You learn to…

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