Ep #04: From 140kg to Ultra-Marathoner | Jack Newman's Sobriety & Mental Health Journey
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In this episode of The Big Yarn Podcast, we are honored to be joined by Movember Ambassador, Jack Newman.Jack shares his incredible and inspiring story of personal transformation. Following his father's cancer diagnosis, Jack made the decision to overhaul his own health, which led him on a path of running, sobriety, and becoming a powerful advocate for men's mental health. He opens up about his own struggles, the power of vulnerability, and his journey to completing ultra-marathons.In this episode, we discuss:[02:35 ] The Catalyst for Change: How a family health crisis sparked a personal transformation.[04:56 ] The First Challenge: Committing to five half-marathons and a 60km ultra-marathon.[06:49 ] The Decision to Get Sober: The "just for today" approach to sobriety.[14:38 ] Opening Up: Sharing his own mental health story for the first time.[24:40 ] The 24-Hour Run: The symbolism and community behind running 137km on a track.[27:22 ] Training as a "Bigger Bloke": Breaking the stereotypes of endurance runners.[49:54 ] The Importance of Vulnerability: Changing the conversation around men's mental health.This is a raw, honest, and deeply inspiring conversation that everyone needs to hear.#MentalHealth #Movember #Sobriety #UltraMarathon #InspirationRemember to follow The Big Yarn on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thebigyarnpodcast/