EFR 838: How to Become Good at Suffering - Surviving an Avalanche, Climbing Mt. Everest & Living with Bipolar II Disorder with Cory Richards

Oct 21, 2024

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Acclaimed author, former National Geographic photographer, and professional athlete Cory Richards joins us on a journey of personal transformation and resilience. We explore Cory's awe-inspiring experience of climbing Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen, which serves as a profound metaphor for the existential challenges we all face. From the solitude of the summit to the depths of his personal struggles with bipolar II disorder, Cory offers candid insights into how embracing discomfort and facing mortality can lead to true growth and understanding.

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In this episode we discuss...

(00:00) Navigating Life's Peaks and Valleys

(15:35) Teenage Struggles, Bipolar II Diagnosis and Family Trauma Dynamics

(23:57) Cory's Journey to Radical Responsibility

(32:55) Reclaiming Agency Through Nature Therapy

(43:38) The Photography Revelation

(57:54) Mt. Everest Summit Epiphany

(01:06:23) The Role of Creativity in Mental Health (01:14:46) Understanding Bipolar II and Cory's View on Mental Health

(01:22:44) The Courage to Embrace Your Truth

(01:27:28) Why Internal Exploration is the Ultimate Adventure

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