Running up that hill

Running up that hill

From Rhode Island Report by The Boston Globe

May 28, 2026 · 14 min · Episode 266

About this episode

Host Edward Fitzpatrick joins Dr. Judson Brewer for a mindfulness run up a steep hill in Providence.

Host Edward Fitzpatrick gets out of the studio to join Dr. Judson Brewer, of the Brown Mindfulness Center, as he leads students and researchers on a run up one of the steepest hills in Providence. They get together to do this every Wednesday, and they say it’s not just about getting exercise. Brewer, known for his TED Talks and books like "Unwinding Anxiety," leads the runners through a series of mindfulness techniques as they climb the Jenckes Street hill. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Host: Edward Fitzpatrick

Guest: Dr. Judson Brewer

Topics covered

  • mindfulness
  • exercise
  • running
  • mental health
  • education

Keywords

  • mindfulness techniques
  • running
  • exercise
  • mental health
  • Brown Mindfulness Center

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brown Mindfulness Center

Places: Providence, Jenckes Street

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