#9 - Changing Perceptions: Alex Staniforth

Alex Staniforth is a record-breaking adventurer, ultra-endurance athlete, international motivational speaker, author and mental health activist.Alex knows a thing or two about overcoming adversity, having experienced the two biggest consecutive disasters in Mount Everest history, including the 2015 Nepal earthquake which trapped him on the mountain for two days. In July 2017 he became the fastest person ever to climb all 100 UK county tops and won the Pride of Britain Fundraiser of the Year.Having suffered with mental health challenges since a teenager, he co-founded Mind Over Mountains, a mental health charity to help others restore mental well-being naturally through outdoor experiences. So we share a lot in common in that regard.I was really looking forward to chatting to Alex not just because of our shared beliefs in the restorative powers of the outdoors but because he’s not your conventional action man. He’s had to overcome a lot to become the person he is today and by doing that has proven that you have the power to re write your own story..We cover:Victim mindsetOvercoming adversity Earthquakes on EverestChallenging yourselfThe power of the outdoorsOutdoors as an antidepressant Eating disorders & much more.Resources:Insta - @alexstaniforth_Charity - https://mindovermountains.org.uk/Support:https://www.orri-uk.com/https://www.nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk/https://stamma.org/get-support......................................................Eds socials: @edjackson8https://www.millimetres2mountains.org/......................................................Thanks to our sponsors the coaching academy for their continued support. The coaching academy are the largest trainers of life coaches in the world and do a fantastic job helping people find a new path in one of the most rewarding careers you can imagine.If you think it sounds like something you may want to explore further you can visit TCA coach.com for more information.

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Join Ed Jackson as he chats to guests about resilience, determination and their journeys through adversity. "We take so much from the people around us - from their stories, actions and experiences. Over this series I’ll be chatting to people that inspire me. Not just about what they’ve done, but about who they are and what makes them tick. I’ll be lifting the lid to uncover some gems of wisdom and advice for us all, at the same time as trying to answer questions of my own!"