I was suffering from depression, anxiety disorder, and ADD while I ran 17 straight Boston Marathons from 2001-2017. The bombings in 2013 added a heavy dose of PTSD to that. But it also moved me to finally get therapy a few years later.

Using healthy coping mechanisms is essential to surviving tragedies and maintaining mental health.

We all face tragedies and traumas in our lives. We have to draw on our inner resources to survive and move past them.

I discuss how to move past and overcome fear and anxiety.

In this episode I discuss how to find a personal sanctuary to help us survive and keep moving forward after life-changing and traumatic events.

Sharing thoughts about dreams

Sharing my own personal experiences of the best ways to talk to people who are dealing with various mental health issues. I also share some coping strategies for people who are struggling more as a result of the pandemic.