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In this episode, Craig and I debrief our 12-hour walk.

Interestingly, apart from a few similarities, we both had a completely different experience of the same task. It was awesome on so many levels, but the debrief and download we did here has only been the beginning.

It seems the 12-hour walk is not just about your time during the walk, but also the time after. In the days following, we've continued to process what we learnt, observed and thought about, and clarified things on a deeper level, making the walk even more valuable.

We are going to run the 12-hour walk at BASE 3, with a prep and debrief phase attached to it. The walk is scheduled for the 28th of Jan, with a prep meeting this weekend, the 14th. If you'd like to get involved, or if you want more info, contact emily@base3.ae

I talk to Jeremy about:


How bullying led to his body dysmorphia and self-confidence issues
Isolation and dying alone
Constant depression and keeping his mind busy

Jeremy on coping:


Have something to look forward to in your day
Get creative and do things you enjoy

Show notes:


blackLight www.blacklightme.com

We talk to Jon Hall about:


Taking himself to a therapist because he knew something wasn’t right.
The relief of being diagnosed with Adjustment Disorder and how it differs from his depression.
Destressing and uncluttering your mind.

Beef recommends:


Talking to someone.
Spending time with people you care about.
Looking after yourself: be active, practise gratitude, eat well.

Show notes:


Clear Minds https://www.clearmindscenter.com/

We talk to Craig about:

Taking 7 months to tell anyone he was depressed because he didn’t want to burden anyone.
Adding newborn stress on top of business and life stress.
Sitting in his car after work, not wanting to drive home.

Craig says:

Find positive things to hold onto.
Talk to someone.
Telling someone doesn’t weigh them down, but it does lighten you.

Show notes:

Paddy the Baddy video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtW0byC28_s

We talk to Jess Voorn about:


Her full breakdown 4 years ago.
Going to therapy and taking meds.
Being a high-functioning, obsessive, and controlling depressive.

Jess says:


Talk to yourself as if you’re your best friend.
Talk to someone.
Dark days aren’t forever.

Show notes:


Free Spirit Collective https://thefreespiritcollective.earth/
The Lighthouse https://www.lighthousearabia.com/

We talk to Simon Bower about:


Panic attacks and depression during comfortable phases of life.
Talking, doing and accountability.
But most importantly, his MANstrual cycle and satanic runs.

Simon says:


Be nice to yourself but with a touch of tough love.
Be aware of what triggers you.
Don’t compare yourself to others on social media.

Show notes:


I didn’t explain the “need for growth” very well at all, so please please listen to Mel Robbins explain it properly instead! Starts at 34:28 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7M4IIYJL3LTSj0V4s2lLTn?si=vA4B5CIFTkC92q_TNoEc6g