Self Trust, Mindset & Taking Action: How to Create the Life You Want

Have you ever known exactly what you wanted to change in your life, but struggled to take the first step?

Sometimes, the biggest thing holding us back isn’t a lack of ability or motivation. It’s a lack of self trust, the beliefs we hold about ourselves, and the fear of getting things wrong.

In this episode of The Runner’s Sole Podcast, podiatrist and runner Sharon Miller is joined by Gia Hamel, life and accountability coach and founder of Gemineye Coaching. Gia helps people build self trust, gain clarity on their goals and turn their intentions into meaningful action.

Together, they explore how mindset shapes our decisions, why our identity can influence the habits we build, and how to keep moving forward when motivation fades. They also discuss intentional living, personal growth and Gia’s work with the Divine Babe Oracle, a 48-card guidance deck designed to encourage self reflection, intuition and personal development.

Whether you’re working towards a running goal, navigating an injury, rebuilding confidence or simply feeling stuck in life, this conversation will help you think differently about what it takes to create lasting change.

🎧 IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN

✔️ What self trust really means and how to rebuild it after setbacks

✔️ How your identity and beliefs influence your habits and decisions

✔️ Why motivation alone isn’t enough to create lasting change

✔️ How to stop waiting until you feel ready and start taking action

✔️ How to set goals that genuinely align with what matters to you

✔️ Why it’s important to redefine success when life or circumstances change

✔️ How self reflection and intuition can support more intentional living

✔️ How runners can use mindset and accountability to navigate injuries, setbacks and changing goals

✔️ Small steps you can take today to rebuild confidence and create momentum

🧠 KEY TAKEAWAY

You don’t have to feel completely confident before you begin.

Self trust grows when you take action, keep the promises you make to yourself and learn from the setbacks along the way. Progress doesn’t have to be perfect, and you don’t need to have everything figured out before taking the next step.

Whether in running or in life, meaningful change starts with one intentional action.

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🏃 ABOUT THE RUNNER’S SOLE PODCAST

The Runner’s Sole Podcast is where running meets science, stride by stride.

Hosted by podiatrist and runner Sharon Miller, the podcast helps runners prevent injuries, improve performance and understand their feet and bodies through practical, evidence-based advice.

From foot health and running injuries to mindset, nutrition, movement and the real stories behind the miles, The Runner’s Sole Podcast explores what it really takes to keep running for life.

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What happens when running becomes more than exercise?

For some runners, it becomes part of who they are. It carries them through life’s biggest changes, difficult seasons, family milestones and moments when their bodies no longer perform the way they once did.

In this episode of The Runner’s Sole Podcast, podiatrist and runner Sharon Miller is joined by Melissa Moritz, known as Messie Missy, a runner with more than 30 years of experience and a former collegiate Division III track and field athlete.

Missy shares how running has stayed with her through pregnancy, divorce, changing careers, motherhood and the many different chapters of life. She also opens up about what happens when you can no longer run at the pace you once did, and how to redefine what being a runner means.

This is a conversation about running, identity, resilience and learning to keep moving through every season of life.

🎧 IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN

✔ How running can support you through major life changes

✔ Why running can become such an important part of your identity

✔ How to cope when you can no longer run at your old pace or performance level

✔ Why runners sometimes need to redefine what success means

✔ How running can bring families closer together

✔ What more than 30 years of running can teach you about consistency and longevity

✔ How to listen to your body as your goals and circumstances change

✔ Why being a runner is about more than pace, distance or personal bests

🧠 KEY TAKEAWAY

Your running journey will change as your life changes.

You may run faster, slower, farther, less often or in a completely different way than you once did. That does not make you any less of a runner.

Running can become part of your identity, but it does not have to define your worth.

👟 WANT PERSONAL FOOT ADVICE?

Book an online foot consultation with Sharon at:

🌐 www.runnerssole.co.uk

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🏃 ABOUT THE RUNNER’S SOLE PODCAST

The Runner’s Sole Podcast is where running meets science, stride by stride.

Hosted by podiatrist and runner Sharon Miller, the podcast helps runners prevent injuries, improve performance and understand their feet and bodies through practical, evidence-based advice.

From foot health and running injuries to mindset, nutrition, movement and the real stories behind the miles, The Runner’s Sole Podcast explores what it really takes to keep running for life.

If you enjoy the episode, follow the podcast and share it with a runner who might need to hear this conversation.

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Running, Recovery & Massage: A Podiatrist and Masseur Talk Running | The Runner's Sole

Sharon Miller is a podiatrist, runner, and host of The Runner’s Sole Podcast, sharing practical podiatry advice to help runners understand their feet, reduce injury risk, and keep doing what they love.


Listen now and discover what your body may actually need instead of simply stretching more.


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How Your Mind Affects The Way You Run || The Runner's Sole

Welcome to the Runner's Soul.

This is the podcast where running meets science, stride by stride. And I'm Sharon Miller, your podiatrist and One-time foot guru.

This is Nicole Yates and she is a very special person with a very special story to tell. She's a rehabilitation counselor and expert barrier cracker who helps capable people identify what's actually interfering with their performance.

Well, you know, running may look like a physical activity, but every single stride you take begins with the brain. So, you know, although the brain makes up only around 2% of our body weight, it actually uses about 20% of the oxygen in our body.

Sharon Miller is a podiatrist, runner, and host of The Runner’s Sole Podcast, sharing practical podiatry advice to help runners understand their feet, reduce injury risk, and keep doing what they love.


Listen now and discover what your body may actually need instead of simply stretching more.


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#TheRunnersSolePodcast #RunningInjuries #Hypermobility #HypermobilityInRunners #RunningTips #Podiatry #Runners #InjuryPrevention #RunningHealth #Proprioception


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Why does stretching sometimes make a runner feel better, but not actually solve the problem? And could being naturally flexible affect your running in ways you haven't considered?

In this episode of The Runner’s Sole Podcast, Sharon Miller explores hypermobility in runners and why flexibility isn't always the same thing as stability.

As runners, we're often told to stretch when something feels tight or uncomfortable. But what if the real issue isn't that you need more flexibility? What if your body needs better strength, control and stability instead?

Sharon explains what hypermobility actually means, the common signs runners may notice, and how increased joint movement can affect running mechanics and stability. She also looks at proprioception, why strength can act as your body's stability system, and how training load, footwear and orthotics may fit into the bigger picture.

In this episode, Sharon covers:

• What hypermobility actually is
• Common signs of hypermobility in runners
• How hypermobility can affect running
• Why stretching may not always be the answer
• How strength supports stability
• The role of proprioception and body awareness
• Managing training load when your body needs more control
• Whether braces or taping can help
• How footwear and orthotics may support certain runners
• When a runner should seek professional help
• Why pain doesn't always mean damage

The key message?

Being flexible isn't necessarily a problem. But flexibility without enough strength and control can sometimes create challenges for runners.

If you're a runner who constantly feels tight, unstable, sore or like you're always stretching without getting to the root of the problem, this episode is worth a listen.

Sharon Miller is a podiatrist, runner and host of The Runner’s Sole Podcast, sharing practical podiatry advice to help runners understand their feet, reduce injury risk and keep doing what they love.

Listen now and discover what your body may actually need instead of simply stretching more.

Visit runnerssole.co.uk for more from The Runner’s Sole.

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Have you ever felt pain deep in your buttock that seems to travel down your leg?

You might have been told it's your hamstring, your back, or simply "tight muscles" — but sometimes the problem can involve a small muscle called the piriformis.

In this episode of The Runner's Sole Podcast, podiatrist and runner Sharon Miller takes a closer look at Piriformis Syndrome and what runners need to know about this often-misunderstood source of pain.

Sharon explains what the piriformis muscle actually does, why runners may experience piriformis-related pain, and how the condition can sometimes be confused with other causes of pain around the hip, buttock and leg.

She also explores an important question many runners ask:

Should you stop running?

And if you don't stop, what can you actually do about it?

From exercises and stretching to understanding the role of the foot and lower limb, Sharon breaks down the key things runners should consider when dealing with piriformis-related symptoms.

🏃‍♀️ IN THIS EPISODE, SHARON COVERS:

✔ What exactly is the piriformis muscle?
✔ What is Piriformis Syndrome?
✔ Why might runners experience piriformis-related pain?
✔ How can you tell if the piriformis could be involved?
✔ When should you get assessed?
✔ Should you stop running if you're experiencing pain?
✔ What exercises may help?
✔ Can stretching actually help?
✔ How could the foot and lower limb contribute to the problem?
✔ Why a tight piriformis may not always be the whole story
✔ What runners can do to manage their symptoms and return to running safely

👟 A PODIATRIST'S PERSPECTIVE

As runners, it's tempting to focus on the area that hurts.

But pain doesn't always tell the whole story.

Your feet, ankles, knees, hips and the way you move all work together when you run. Understanding that bigger picture can be an important part of figuring out why pain keeps coming back.

Sharon breaks down what runners should look out for and when it's time to stop guessing and get properly assessed.

🎧 KEY TAKEAWAY

Piriformis-related pain can be frustrating — especially when you're trying to keep running.

But understanding what may be causing your symptoms, when to seek an assessment, and how to approach your return to running can make a big difference.

If you're a runner dealing with pain around your buttock, hip or leg, this episode is for you.

Listen now and learn more about Piriformis Syndrome and what runners need to know.

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👟 Online Foot Consultation: www.runnerssole.co.uk

🏃 ABOUT THE RUNNER'S SOLE PODCAST

The Runner's Sole Podcast is where running meets foot health.

Hosted by podiatrist and runner Sharon Miller, the podcast explores running injuries, foot health, footwear, training, recovery and the things runners can do to stay active and keep moving.

Because your feet aren't just along for the ride — they're the foundation of every step you take.

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The Runner Behind the Miles: Lessons From the Road || The Runner's Sole

What does it really take to become a runner?

It's easy to look at someone's miles, race times, and achievements and assume the journey was straightforward. But behind every runner is a story — the difficult runs, setbacks, injuries, doubts, breakthroughs, and the moments when you wonder why you started in the first place.

In this episode of The Runner's Sole Podcast, podiatrist and runner Sharon Miller sits down with Rory, one of her patients and a runner, to talk honestly about his running journey and what he's learned along the way.

From discovering running and building confidence to dealing with injuries, listening to your body, training smarter, and finding a healthier relationship with pace and performance, Rory shares the experiences that have shaped him as a runner.

Sharon and Rory also explore something many runners can relate to: why running isn't always about pushing harder.

Sometimes becoming a better runner means knowing when to slow down, adapt your training, recover properly, and listen to what your body is telling you.

Whether you're a beginner runner, returning to running, training for a race, or simply trying to stay healthy and consistent, this conversation offers plenty of relatable lessons from the road.

🎧 IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:

✔ How Rory first discovered running and what kept him coming back
✔ The challenges many runners face when starting out
✔ Why runners sometimes ignore pain and push through injuries
✔ What injury can teach you about listening to your body
✔ Why rest and recovery are essential parts of running
✔ How to avoid becoming obsessed with pace, mileage and running data
✔ Why training plans sometimes need to adapt to real life
✔ The difference between training harder and training smarter
✔ How running can build confidence, discipline and resilience
✔ What running can teach us about success beyond race times
✔ Practical advice for anyone thinking about starting their running journey

🏃 KEY TAKEAWAY

Being a runner isn't just about how many miles you can complete or how fast you can run them.

It's about learning your body, understanding your limits, adapting when life gets in the way, and continuing to move forward after setbacks.

Train smart. Listen to your body. And remember that every runner has a story behind the miles.

🔗 LINKS

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🏃 ABOUT THE PODCAST

The Runner's Sole Podcast is where running meets science, stride by stride.

Hosted by podiatrist and runner Sharon Miller, the podcast helps runners understand foot health, prevent injuries, improve performance, and build sustainable running habits.

From running injuries and footwear to training, recovery, mindset, and the real stories behind the sport, The Runner's Sole Podcast helps you run smarter, stay healthier, and enjoy your miles.

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The Truth About Bunions: More Than Just a Bump || The Runner's Sole

Welcome to The Runner's Soul, the podcast where running meets science, stride by stride. And I'm Sharon Miller, a podiatrist of 20 years. We're here to help you become best runner, enjoy your rumming, get fitter, get healthy, but without the injuries. Because any of you who've had injuries, it's not pleasant and it can take.

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🏃 ABOUT THE PODCAST

The Runner's Sole Podcast is where running meets science, stride by stride.

Hosted by podiatrist and runner Sharon Miller, the podcast explores running, foot health, injury prevention, movement, mindset, wellbeing, and the conversations that help us live healthier lives—both on and off the road.

Because taking care of yourself isn't just about your feet.

It's about the whole person.

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