Get Enlifted Mindset and Sobriety with Bill Matthews
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Jan 19, 2026 Bill Matthews, recovery advocate, endurance runner, and coach who rebuilds vitality through movement, breathwork, and mindset tools. He talks about ultra-running as medicine and resilience. They explore how sobriety alone can leave disconnection, the power of rewriting limiting stories, replacing substances with movement and connection, and designing sustainable, enjoyable habits.
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Running As A Personal Laboratory
- Bill won the Tahoe 200 lottery and will attempt 200 miles to test his limits and sleep strategy.
- He uses ultra running to meet his darker parts and rehearse showing up under extreme stress.
Sobriety Reignited By Movement
- Bill got sober at 21 and later became disconnected, overweight, and unhealthy in his 40s.
- Starting to run transformed his body, relationships, and sense of self, sparking his desire to help other men.
Sobriety Is Only Step One
- Being sober removed Bill's solution but left the underlying problems and limiting beliefs intact.
- Rewriting the story and dismantling limiting beliefs unlocked renewed action and life momentum.