Retrieving Sanity | Mental Health & Recovery from Addictions and Traumas
Tanner Keegan Read
196 episodes
1 day ago
”Recovery focused healing from addictions and traumas with personal experiences.”
Hey there! My name is Keegan, Host of ”Retrieving Sanity”, an upcoming podcast aiming to become a non-profit for mental health resources and services for veterans, people struggling with homelessness, addiction, and traumas. Are you looking to help kick an addiction? Maybe you’ve got some traumas you’d like to heal from? There’s plenty of that to be found here, and we’re just getting started!
I want you to know, whatever it is you’re going through; you’re not alone and there is someone willing to help. I know in the middle of it all, it seems crazy and never-ending, so that’s why me and my guests are here to walk with you and show you the ways out.
If you like what you hear, leave a comment, subscribe to the YouTube Channel, and check us out on air on WDJY 99.1 FM (Every Friday 7am EST) or Fairfax Public Access if you live there!
Retrieving Sanity is here to help you pick up the pieces of yourself, reclaim your mental sovereignty, and together, we can help make the world a better place, one conversation at a time!
Check out https://www.retrievingsanity.com for a list of all guests and their websites!
Want to be a guest on Retrieving Sanity: A Mental Health Podcast? Send Keegan Read a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/retrievingsanitypodcast
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”Recovery focused healing from addictions and traumas with personal experiences.”
Hey there! My name is Keegan, Host of ”Retrieving Sanity”, an upcoming podcast aiming to become a non-profit for mental health resources and services for veterans, people struggling with homelessness, addiction, and traumas. Are you looking to help kick an addiction? Maybe you’ve got some traumas you’d like to heal from? There’s plenty of that to be found here, and we’re just getting started!
I want you to know, whatever it is you’re going through; you’re not alone and there is someone willing to help. I know in the middle of it all, it seems crazy and never-ending, so that’s why me and my guests are here to walk with you and show you the ways out.
If you like what you hear, leave a comment, subscribe to the YouTube Channel, and check us out on air on WDJY 99.1 FM (Every Friday 7am EST) or Fairfax Public Access if you live there!
Retrieving Sanity is here to help you pick up the pieces of yourself, reclaim your mental sovereignty, and together, we can help make the world a better place, one conversation at a time!
Check out https://www.retrievingsanity.com for a list of all guests and their websites!
Want to be a guest on Retrieving Sanity: A Mental Health Podcast? Send Keegan Read a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/retrievingsanitypodcast
From Addiction To Ultra Marathons In Space with John Borden
Retrieving Sanity | Mental Health & Recovery from Addictions and Traumas
52 minutes
1 month ago
From Addiction To Ultra Marathons In Space with John Borden
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Summary
In this episode of Retrieving Sanity, host Keegan Read speaks with John Borden, who shares his transformative journey from addiction to becoming an ultra marathon runner. John discusses the pivotal moment of his psychedelic experience with psilocybin, which led him to reevaluate his life choices and pursue a path of personal growth and fitness. The conversation delves into themes of family dynamics, the impact of mindset on recovery, and the importance of connection and purpose in overcoming addiction. John emphasizes the power of writing and reflection in his journey and highlights the potential of psychedelics in fostering self-discovery and healing.
Takeaways
One psychedelic experience can redirect your life.
Life is suffering; choose what to suffer for.
Finding purpose can lead to transformation.
Writing can be a powerful tool for reflection.
Family dynamics play a significant role in addiction.
Breaking generational cycles is crucial for recovery.
Mindset is key to overcoming challenges.
Connection with others can foster healing.
Psychedelics can help uncover trauma and potential.
Living with intention can change your perspective.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Transformation
02:26 The Journey from Addiction to Ultra Marathons
05:25 The Awakening Experience with Psilocybin
08:18 The Power of Writing and Reflection
11:18 Breaking Generational Cycles of Addiction
17:09 Journey of Self-Discovery and Survival
18:34 The Impact of Psychedelics on Recovery
21:12 Facing Demons: The Role of Fear in Healing
23:26 The Power of Perspective: Shifting Anxiety to Excitement
24:31 The Aha Moment: Transformational Experiences
26:32 Understanding Addiction: A Disease of Choice
29:01 Reconciliation with the Past: Healing Relationships
30:33 Shifting Values: From Self-Centeredness to Positivity
35:19 Igniting Passion and Purpose
35:38 The Journey of Recovery
39:12 Confronting Addiction and Identity
42:28 The Transformative Power of Psychedelics
47:49 Defining Sanity and Personal Growth
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Retrieving Sanity | Mental Health & Recovery from Addictions and Traumas
”Recovery focused healing from addictions and traumas with personal experiences.”
Hey there! My name is Keegan, Host of ”Retrieving Sanity”, an upcoming podcast aiming to become a non-profit for mental health resources and services for veterans, people struggling with homelessness, addiction, and traumas. Are you looking to help kick an addiction? Maybe you’ve got some traumas you’d like to heal from? There’s plenty of that to be found here, and we’re just getting started!
I want you to know, whatever it is you’re going through; you’re not alone and there is someone willing to help. I know in the middle of it all, it seems crazy and never-ending, so that’s why me and my guests are here to walk with you and show you the ways out.
If you like what you hear, leave a comment, subscribe to the YouTube Channel, and check us out on air on WDJY 99.1 FM (Every Friday 7am EST) or Fairfax Public Access if you live there!
Retrieving Sanity is here to help you pick up the pieces of yourself, reclaim your mental sovereignty, and together, we can help make the world a better place, one conversation at a time!
Check out https://www.retrievingsanity.com for a list of all guests and their websites!
Want to be a guest on Retrieving Sanity: A Mental Health Podcast? Send Keegan Read a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/retrievingsanitypodcast
