"Just One More:" Overcoming Trauma to Running Around Australia for Mental Health with Brooke McIntosh

On this Episode of Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr Shafer welcomes Special Guest Brooke McIntosh to the show. Brooke Mcintosh, an elite athlete and entrepreneur, shares her inspiring story of overcoming adversity and using running as a tool for both improving her own mental health and advocating for mental health awareness. After surviving an accident where she was hit by a truck but managed to walk away, Brooke made a commitment to use her life to create a positive impact in the world. She started running long distances to raise awareness for mental health and hasn't stopped since. In 2023, Brooke McIntosh raised over $70,000 for mental health organizations when she ran 1,600 km from Pilbara to Perth. Now, Brooke is running a successful business and training to tackle her next big goal: a run around Australia in 2025 to raise over a million dollars for Mental Health. Today, Brooke emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health and not suffering in silence. She also discusses the power of running in processing emotions and finding clarity. Brooke is involved in various endeavors, including business coaching, interior design, and public speaking. She emphasizes the importance of taking a holistic approach to training, including strength training, nutrition, and mental health care. Many runners join her on her journey for their own mental health benefits, and Brooke invites listeners to join her next year on her journey and support her cause. Brooke's mission is to support the Blue Tree Project, a mental health charity that encourages conversations about mental health by painting trees blue.

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Learn More about Brooke McIntosh, her business, coaching services and her amazing run athttps://www.brookemcintosh.com.au/

Check Out Brooke McIntosh's Podcast Limitless athttps://www.brookemcintosh.com.au/podcast

Follow Brooke McIntosh on Social Media:

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Watch the movie "Impact To Ignite" which captures the epic feat of Brooke McIntosh's grueling 1,600-kilometre run along a treacherous Western Australian trucking route in 2023.

Dr Shafer Stedron, MD is a musician turned Neurologist, a mom, a Jay Shetty-Certified Life Coach, an Author, Publisher, and so much more. She is passionate about helping others reclaim their stories and build their most beautiful future, unlocking their fullest potential informed by her background in neurology, psychology, business and entertainment.

Dr. Shafer's story is one of triumph, self-awareness, and tireless creation. As she has reclaimed her own story, rebuilding her life after difficult experiences, she launched We Don’t Tell Our Stories, an online community to help people suffering from Domestic Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence. Her love of writing inspired her to launch Little House of Dreams Publishing, a children’s literature publishing house focused on sharing the stories of children. Dr Shafer believes it is never too early to show young people how important their voice truly is, and the power they possess to create a better world.

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This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.

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Music Credit: Shafer Yost, Impulse