Where Grit and Heart Meet: Adoption, Addictions and More with Ken Rideout, Fastest Man over 50
Feel Good Podcast with Kimberly SnyderShow Notes
In this episode, Ken Rideout shares his extraordinary journey of overcoming childhood trauma, addiction, and physical challenges through resilience, authenticity, and love. This show also explores the power of self-awareness, the importance of inner union, and the transformative impact of compassion and perseverance.
Chapters 00:00 The Journey of Self-Discovery 03:03 Pain and Growth: Lessons from Running 05:52 The Impact of Childhood on Adult Life 08:51 Navigating Fame and Ego 11:33 The Role of Family and Relationships 14:36 Overcoming Adversity and Finding Strength 17:42 Parenting: Challenges and Realizations 27:46 Navigating Family Dynamics with a Nanny 28:48 The Impact of Addiction on Relationships 30:36 The Journey to Sobriety and Adoption 31:51 The Heart of Adoption: Choosing to Love 33:55 Challenging the System: Advocating for Children 37:07 Emotional Resilience and Self-Awareness 40:45 Finding Stillness in a Busy Life 42:13 Creating a Fulfilling Life Beyond Work 43:56 Understanding and Managing Anger 46:36 The Power of Perseverance in Endurance Sports 49:42 Core Messages of Resilience and Self-Reflection
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Book: Everything You Want Is on the Other Side of Hard: A Memoir
Website: https://www.rideout.group
Social: @ ken_rideout
Podcast: RIDEOUT: The Other Side of Hard
Bio: Ken Rideout is the fastest marathoner in the world over fifty and a former prison guard, Wall Street trader, and opioid addict. His life story has been chronicled in such publications as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Outside. Since getting sober more than a decade ago, he has won some of the world’s toughest races, including, at age fifty-two, the Gobi March—a 155-mile, self-supported race across the sweltering Gobi Desert in Mongolia—and a few months later, the Masters (50+) Marathon World Championships. In addition to his many running victories, he has completed more than ten Ironman triathlons. In 2018, Ken founded capital solutions firm Camrock Advisors. More recently, he founded talent agency Rideout Sports and Entertainment. He lives in Nashville with his wife, Shelby, and their four children. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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