Morgan Wade, a rising star in country music known for her album 'Psychopath', shares her journey from college performer to sobriety. She emphasizes the mental and physical benefits of a structured routine and how adaptability has fostered her resilience. Wade discusses the balance between her fitness regimen and music, revealing how daily movement fuels her creativity. She delves into the challenges of seeking genuine connections amidst public scrutiny and the complexities of maintaining mental health in an increasingly distracted world.
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Prioritizing Physical and Mental Wellness
Prioritize working out, journaling, and quiet reflection in your daily routine.
Find a gym, use at-home equipment, or walk/run on a trail; adapt your routine to your environment.
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Routine's Double-Edged Sword
Physical and mental routines offer catharsis, comfort, and focus, but can create a false sense of control.
Disruptions, like travel, can build resilience by forcing adaptation to unpredictable environments.
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Ultramarathon Preparation
Morgan Wade, despite an upcoming double mastectomy, commits to a 100-mile race.
She chose a race with a 4-mile loop to mentally break down the challenge and maintain focus.
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Ryan speaks with American country music singer Morgan Wade onphysical and mental benefits to our routine,getting sober,ideas while walking, and knowing the vitcory in starting. Morgan Wade is a native of Floyd, Virginia. She began writing songs as a freshman in college, and in 2018, she recruited musicians through Craigslist to record her first album Puppets with My Heart, which was credited to The Stepbrothers.
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