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Podcast: For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running
Episode: 218. Alan Scherer: Taking Action Every Day
Description: Alan is a 48 year old runner who battles mental health, addiction and injuries. Alan is now, his own judge, police officer, healer and guiding force, with something to say and people to help.
Trigger warning: this episode deals with suicide and severe mental illness.
In this episode we talk about:
-being in the thick of struggles
-sharing so other people feel seen
-moving for mental health
-coping with injuries and holding onto hope
-asking for help and accepting support
-shockwave therapy
-the importance of community and not being alone
-adapting to change
-inner dialogue and the stories we tell ourselves
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