The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast 1KHO 453: How to Keep Going When It Feels Like All is Falling Apart | Levi Lusko, Blessed are the Spiraling
Mar 31, 2025
Levi Lusko, an author and speaker known for his honest discussions about faith, shares insights from his book "Blessed Are the Spiraling." He opens up about confronting life’s chaos, panic attacks, and the transformational power of slowing down. Topics include embracing change, battling comparison, and the significance of nurturing relationships during tough times. Levi emphasizes finding beauty in hardships and preparing for life's transitions. This heartfelt dialogue highlights that even in moments of chaos, there’s a path toward peace and fulfillment.
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Levi's Midlife Crisis
- Levi Lusko hit a wall at 38 after years of intense work, including writing, pastoring, and extensive travel.
- This led to panic attacks and a sense of being lost, prompting him to re-evaluate his lifestyle and seek help.
Crises Reveal Weaknesses
- A crisis reveals underlying issues, similar to how a tide going out exposes those swimming naked.
- Lusko realized his lack of margin and unsustainable pace during the pandemic.
Stu's Deathbed
- Stu, a friend of Levi's, felt embarrassed for calling Levi to his deathbed too early.
- Levi reassured him, saying that dying is a new experience, and God is good at the deaths of His children.
