Ep. #116 – From Surviving to Thriving: One Man's Journey to Taking Back His Life From the Depths of Mental Illness to the Trails as an Ultra-Runner
Description
What happens when your entire world shifts, and one day you find yourself grappling with a diagnosis that seems to close every door? This episode is a powerful and inspiring
story about Todd Arkyn Crush, a man who went from living in isolation deep within the woods, battling the voices and shadows of schizophrenia, to taking his life back step by step—starting with the simple act of walking to his mailbox. Over the years, Todd’s baby steps became strides, and his strides turned into miles, until he was running ultra-marathons and inspiring countless others with his resilience.
In this episode, we dive into Todd’s journey, uncovering themes like:
· Resilience against the odds — how you can go from surviving to thriving
· The power of small steps — how small steps can be the start of taking back your life.
· Mental strength & determination — lessons in pushing forward and keep going when all feels impossible.
· Breaking stigma — Todd’s commitment to empowering others with his story.
Stay tuned to the end, where Todd shares his most important piece of advice for how you too can take back your life and defy the odds, creating a new and improved version of you.
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