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#67 | Alex Staniforth | Surviving A Near-Death Experience On Everest, Twice...

May 19, 2023
01:08:21

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Alex Staniforth: adventurer and motivational speaker.

Alex shares his experience of being bullied at school, nearly dying on Mount Everest twice, dealing with bulimia and how he turned his victim mindset into a growth mindset. Alex is now a competitive ultra-runner, alongside being the founder of the mental health charity: Mind Over Mountains.

Expect to realise the dangers of high altitude climbing.

Expect to better understand bulimia as an illness.

Expect to change your perspective of negative situations.

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