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May 2023
40m 55s

Running with bipolar disorder and OCD

RUNNER'S WORLD UK
About this episode
Our guest this week is Simon Lamb, a runner, massage therapist, teacher and writer who suffers from a severe form of bipolar disorder and Obsessive Compolsive disorder (OCD), which has at times become life threatening.  Simon kindly came and met for a chat about running and how it’s always been part of life, the role it plays in managing his bipolar and OCD ... Show More
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