When Alex Bradley got the text that his best friend AJ had died by suicide, everything changed.AJ was the kind of person who made everyone feel seen—the one who always said, *“No matter how dark the clouds, there’s light on the other side.”* But when depression took hold, even he couldn’t find that light.Now, Alex is honoring AJ’s legacy in the most powerful way possible: by walking 2,560 miles from Austin, TX to Oregon City, OR—the same city where AJ took his final breath. But this isn’t just a walk. It’s *The Next Step Movement*.In this conversation, we dive into:- How grief sparked a mission to help others heal- What it means to carry someone’s light forward- The physical, mental, and emotional toll of preparing for this journey- How you can helpThis episode is about grief, grit, and the healing power of movement, conversation, and purpose.💛 Learn more or donate: https://gofund.me/e298bcb0📲 Follow Alex: https://www.instagram.com/walking_with_ab/📲 Follow the Movement: https://www.instagram.com/the_next_step_movement/📲 Follow the Journey: https://www.komoot.com/user/4791358578032?ref=iup-qr✦ Let’s just enjoy this. ✦🎧 Music Used:→ Music track: Start by DamtaroSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree Vlog Music Without CopyrightTools & Products I Mentioned or Love(Some links may be affiliate links. I only share stuff I actually use and love.)→ TickTick: http://ticktick.com/ ← My current go to task manager→ Sony ZV1F - https://amzn.to/4mhHIsC ← Vlogging Camera→ Amazon Storefront - https://www.amazon.com/shop/trinaberks ← All of my faves→ https://bio.site/trinaberks ← Links to my favorite products, Supplements etcMy Programs & Resources→ 1:1 Coaching – Ready to transform your productivity & progress? Work with me: https://transformwithtrina.comLet’s Stay ConnectedInstagram → / trinaberks TikTok → / trinaberks Newsletter → https://trinaberks.kit.com/newslettersignupWebsite → https://transformwithtrina.comPodcast: → https://open.spotify.com/show/4GJqRj6WS0zkOW9FxiSEAx?si=WiMKM9AHT8m-il4xXv6Btg&nd=1&dlsi=f0462a488ec94e4e