#145 Jack Ahearn - Ultra-Endurance Athlete, Mental Health Expert

Jack Ahearn has one of the wildest stories I have ever heard!Jack grew up in Perth, with what he described as a nice family upbringing, and was really into his sport. Once he hit his teenage years he was drawn to the drug and alcohol culture which led him to become addicted to meth for 4 years.After some really hard times, Jack decided he needed help and went to an addiction rehab in Bali, Indonesia. From here he found a new hope for life got clean and began to learn more about mental illness and addiction. He now is a mental health expert and helps others on their journey at the same rehab facility he attended.Once clean from all drugs and alcohol, Jack found a love for running. He has completed multiple endurance races and with always had a passion to do it raising money for mental health. He gives me some tips for my 100km race in this episode too!A few key topics in this chatGrowing up in PerthA sport-filled childhoodAddiction to methRehabUltramarathon RunningMy trainingI loved this chat and so will you!Jack's LinksINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/jackahearn_/SHUFFLE AND STRIDES - www.instagram.com/shuffleandstrides/About Time We Met Skincare is my absolute go-to! Use code ACC15 for 15% offSHOP ABOUT TIME WE MET HERE - https://abouttimewemet.com.au/FREE MINDFUL MORNING SIGN UP - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-mindful-morning-gold-coast-tickets-856435992107This episode is proudly sponsored by Ārepa Brain Performance Drink! Use code - GOODHUMAN for 25% off.SHOP AREPA HERE - https://drinkarepa.com/collections/all-products/Cooper's SocialsINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/TIK TOK - www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman_The Good Human FactoryINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/WEBSITE - www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/WORKSHOP ENQUIRY - https://form.typeform.com/to/ECsr8tApUse code PODCAST for 25% off GOOD HUMAN FACTORY Merch. - www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/collections/goodhumanmerchTHE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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