SMART Recovery
SMART Recovery
Activate Happy
Activate Happy
Activate Happy
Monday 16th October 2023
Join Keith Johnston of Running2bwell as he shares how exercise can boost mental clarity and aid in overcoming addiction and mental health challenges.
31 minutes
Empowering
Inspiring
Informative
Hopeful
Transformative
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Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Body & Mind
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Get the buttons here!Running Towards Recovery: Keith Johnston's Journey to Mental Clarity
Episode Overview
- Keith emphasizes the importance of physical and social activity in overcoming mental health and addiction struggles.
- His vision for hybrid meetings combines exercise with SMART Recovery sessions to enhance wellness.
- Keith's personal journey with addiction and positive impact of exercise serves as an inspiration for others.
- He highlights the responsibility we all have to contribute to our own and others' well-being.
- The profound link between exercise and mental clarity is at the core of Keith's work.
The change comes, the magic sauce happens when you just do it. Like David Goggins, do it anyway. It's cold, do it anyways. I'm tired, do it anyway. And that's actually the most important time to do things is when you don't feel like doing it.
Keith Johnston, the visionary behind Running2bwell, takes center stage in this episode to share his unique approach to tackling addiction and mental health issues. After a personal tragedy involving a friend's son who succumbed to heroin addiction, Keith felt a strong urge to make a positive impact. Drawing from his own battles with mental health and addiction, he found solace and clarity through exercise.
This revelation led him to establish Running2bwell, a nonprofit that encourages physical and social activity as a means of recovery. Keith delves into how exercise can clear the mind and improve overall well-being, offering a fresh perspective on managing mental health. He passionately believes that everyone has their own struggles and a shared duty to contribute positively to society.
By integrating physical activities with SMART Recovery meetings, Keith aims to create a supportive community where individuals can rebuild connections and 'activate happy'. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of exercise and community in the journey to recovery.