🎙️ RunThrough Trails Podcast | Episode 30

In this episode of the RunThrough Trails podcast, host James Tilley speaks with adventurer, ultra-endurance athlete, and mental health advocate Alex Staniforth. From a childhood shaped by epilepsy and bullying, Alex opens up about how the outdoors became a source of confidence, belonging, and healing.

He shares the story behind his monumental challenge of climbing all 446 mountains in England and Wales, a journey that not only pushed his physical limits but raised vital funds for mental health initiatives. Through the conversation, Alex reflects on how setting personal goals helped him regain a sense of control, and how running and adventure became powerful tools for managing mental health.

They explore the founding of Mind Over Mountains, Alex’s charity dedicated to helping others find healing through nature, and discuss why community, recovery, and self-care are essential after big challenges. He also shares thoughts on the ongoing journey of self-discovery through endurance, emphasising that in running, as in life, the journey is just as meaningful as the destination.

This episode is a powerful reminder of the intersection between physical activity and mental resilience, and how nature can be a path to both purpose and peace.

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