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From Avalanche to Addiction: Cory Richards on Trauma, Survival, and Rewriting His Life


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Cory Richards has summited Everest without oxygen, survived avalanches, and photographed some of the world’s most remote regions. But his most grueling expeditions didn’t happen on a mountain—they happened within.

In this revealing episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, you’ll hear how a life shaped by mental health struggles, institutionalization, and homelessness led Cory to push the limits of endurance—and how those experiences can offer powerful lessons on healing and self-discovery.
We explore:
• Why big achievements don’t guarantee fulfillment—and what actually does
• How spending time in nature and solitude can help you reconnect with yourself and find clarity
• What Cory’s journey through trauma and recovery can teach you about your own capacity to heal
• Why creativity, purpose, and self-reflection are essential tools for building a meaningful life
Don’t miss this powerful conversation about what it really takes to overcome adversity.
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