Episode 88: Emily Battle – Raising Boys: Building Relationships Through Emotional Connection and Physical Activity

Emily Battle is the executive director of Let Me Run. Let Me Run is a nonprofit wellness program that inspires boys to be themselves, be active, and belong. They have a comprehensive curriculum that applies the power of running. The program encourages boys to develop their psychological, emotional, and social health in addition to their physical health.  In this episode, we talk about the importance of this connection that they create in the community at Let Me Run. Emily is also a mom of 2 boys herself. It is a great conversation about changing the societal narrative about being a boy and a man and becoming a role model for others. Photo credit: St John Photography What we talked about: 4:00- Introduction to Emily 7:50- Emily’s career with NYRR 12:30- Transitioning to her career with Let Me Run 13:50- The program structure of Let Me Run 18:30- How Let Me Run helps boys understand that they can express their emotions 24:25- Boys and friendships 27:50- Teaching boys to be respectful 31:50- How running teaches the boys these life lessons 38:10- Where they are located and their expansion 41:05- End of podcast questions Show notes: Somebody’s Daughter Let Me Run Website Connect with Lindsey:  Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Lindsey on Facebook  Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook Group Support the I’ll Have Another Podcast on Patreon Follow SandyBoy Productions: Sandyboy Productions on Twitter Sandyboy Productions on Instagram SandyBoy Productions Shows:  Why is Everyone Yelling? The Up and Running Podcast The Illuminate Podcast The Herban Farmacy Podcast The Ready to Run Podcast Sponsors: Goodr Use code “Lindsey15” for 15% off your order Hello Skincare Use code “LindseyH20” for 20% off of your order Shoott Photography Use the code “SandyBoy” for 15% off the purchase of 5 photos or more!