Shapes of Resilience

Shapes of Resilience
Podcast Description
This podcast is dedicated to exploring the power of adversity and the human ability to turn pain into purpose.
Through honest, heartfelt conversations, Shapes of Resilience brings you powerful, personal stories of people who have overcome what once felt impossible.
These are real stories, from everyday people, full of lessons in healing, hope, the power in connection, overcoming fear and human courage.
This is more than just a podcast, it’s a space for connection and transformation. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your hardest experiences into your greatest strengths you belong here.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
This podcast focuses on themes of personal growth, mental health, and resilience, featuring episodes that cover subjects such as men's mental health, generational trauma, and the emotional journeys of endurance athletes, providing listeners with insights into healing, vulnerability, and transformation.

This podcast is dedicated to exploring the power of adversity and the human ability to turn pain into purpose.
Through honest, heartfelt conversations, Shapes of Resilience brings you powerful, personal stories of people who have overcome what once felt impossible.
These are real stories, from everyday people, full of lessons in healing, hope, the power in connection, overcoming fear and human courage.
This is more than just a podcast, it’s a space for connection and transformation. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your hardest experiences into your greatest strengths you belong here.
In this episode, Olly speaks with Alice, an ultra runner, about her journey into the world of endurance running, the importance of community, and the mental health challenges that come with it. They discuss training techniques, the role of nutrition, and the significance of support from friends and fellow runners. Alice shares her experiences with burnout and the importance of asking for help, as well as the differences in how men and women approach mental health. The conversation emphasises the value of resilience, gratitude, and the lessons learned from overcoming challenges in both running and life.
Takeaways
* Community is essential for support and motivation.
* Training for ultra running requires a shift in mindset.
* Nutrition plays a crucial role in endurance performance.
* It’s important to ask for help when struggling with mental health.
* Burnout can be a significant challenge, but recovery is possible.
* Men’s mental health often goes unaddressed; open conversations are vital.
* Nature can provide a healing space for mental well-being.
* Resilience is built through facing and overcoming challenges.
* It’s okay to take a break and reflect on your journey.
* Inspiration can come from both personal experiences and the stories of others.
Keywords
resilience, ultra running, mental health, community, training, nutrition, support, endurance, inspiration, burnout
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