Corey Richards's memoir, "The Color of Everything," offers a raw and honest account of his life journey. It delves into his challenging childhood marked by violence and instability, his struggles with bipolar II disorder, and his near-death experiences while climbing some of the world's highest peaks. The book also explores his professional achievements as a mountaineer and photographer, his infidelity, and his journey toward self-acceptance and mental well-being. Richards's narrative is both inspiring and heartbreaking, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Through his vulnerability, he encourages readers to confront their own inner chaos and seek healing.
The book is divided into two parts. The first part recounts Frankl's harrowing experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps, including Auschwitz, between 1942 and 1945. He describes the inhumane conditions and the psychological and emotional struggles of the prisoners. The second part introduces Frankl's theory of logotherapy, which posits that the primary human drive is the search for meaning, rather than pleasure. Frankl argues that meaning can be found through three main avenues: work (doing something significant), love (caring for another), and suffering (finding meaning in one's own suffering). The book emphasizes the importance of finding purpose and meaning in life, even in the most adverse conditions, as a key factor in survival and personal growth.
In 'The UltraMind Solution,' Dr. Mark Hyman explains that many mental and psychological disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and memory loss, are rooted in physical and biochemical imbalances in the body. He proposes a six-week plan to correct these imbalances through optimizing nutrition, balancing hormones, reducing inflammation, and other lifestyle changes. The book emphasizes the importance of functional medicine, focusing on the body's natural healing processes rather than just managing symptoms with drugs or psychotherapy. By following the outlined steps, readers can achieve an 'UltraMind' that is highly focused, able to pay attention at will, has a strong memory, and leaves them feeling calm, confident, in control, and in good spirits.
This book is derived from a series of television interviews between Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers, aired in 1988. It delves into the universal themes and functions of myths across various cultures, highlighting their role in uniting communities, explaining social, cosmological, and spiritual realities, and guiding individuals through life's significant stages. Campbell discusses how myths help people understand common human experiences such as love, death, and the search for meaning. He also addresses the modern world's disconnection from mythological narratives and the consequences this has on individual and societal well-being. The book emphasizes the importance of myths in providing a framework for life, fostering community identity, and helping individuals navigate life's transitions and challenges[1][2][4].
Rainer Maria Rilke's "Letters to a Young Poet" is a collection of letters written to a young aspiring poet, offering profound insights into the creative process and the nature of life. The letters explore themes of patience, perseverance, and the importance of embracing doubt and uncertainty. Rilke emphasizes the significance of living authentically and finding meaning in the everyday. He encourages the young poet to delve deeply into his own experiences and emotions as a source of inspiration. The letters are not just about poetry but about the human condition, offering timeless wisdom applicable to all aspects of life.
Organized by the emotional polarities that exist in his life and work—hope and fear, pride and shame, awe and contempt, and finally, love—this book features 300 of the most compelling images of Cory Richards's career. Drawing from his own experience with bipolar 2 disorder, Richards explores how our greatest hurdles, when seen through a different lens, can become our greatest strengths. The collection invites readers to consider how art connects us to ourselves, others, and the world, while also sparking conversations about mental health and eroding the shame associated with it.
Cory Richards has summited Everest without oxygen, survived avalanches, and photographed some of the world’s most remote regions. But his most grueling expeditions didn’t happen on a mountain—they happened within.
In this revealing episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, you’ll hear how a life shaped by mental health struggles, institutionalization, and homelessness led Cory to push the limits of endurance—and how those experiences can offer powerful lessons on healing and self-discovery.
We explore:
• Why big achievements don’t guarantee fulfillment—and what actually does
• How spending time in nature and solitude can help you reconnect with yourself and find clarity
• What Cory’s journey through trauma and recovery can teach you about your own capacity to heal
• Why creativity, purpose, and self-reflection are essential tools for building a meaningful life
Don’t miss this powerful conversation about what it really takes to overcome adversity.
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