Content note: This episode contains discussion of mental health and suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know needs support, please contact Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14 or the equivalent in your region.

In 2020, Sam Johnson was trapped in a destructive cycle of drinking, depression, and anxiety. Then, one night on New Year’s Eve, he hit rock bottom and called his mum to say he couldn’t go on.

What happened next changed everything.

In this episode of The Bondi Podcast, Sam shares how he rebuilt his life one run at a time and how that journey led all the way to the 2025 Ironman World Championships in Nice, France.

We talk about:

• Overcoming depression and suicidal thoughts
• Finding purpose through running and triathlon
• Sobriety, structure, and the power of small daily goals
• What competing at the Ironman World Championships taught him about himself

If you’ve ever struggled with motivation, mental health, or finding your way back from a dark place, this episode is for you.

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