The Stronger Stride Podcast

Stronger Stride Podcast

*DISCLAIMER: this episode discusses addiction and mental health concerns. Please skip this episode if these topics are an issue for you.

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In this episode, Georgia Weir shares her inspiring journey from battling mental health and addiction to becoming a First Nations leader in the running community. She discusses the healing power of running, overcoming trauma, and how sport can be a tool for empowerment and cultural connection.

We discuss:

• ​Georgia's personal journey from addiction to recovery
• ​The role of running in mental health and healing
• ​Cultural significance of running for First Nations communities
• ​Challenges faced by Indigenous athletes in mainstream sports
• ​Strategies for overcoming trauma and building resilience
• ​The importance of representation and community support in sports

Links:

• ​Find Georgia here - @georgiaweir83
• ​Deadly Runners
• ​We Run Foundation
• ​Sydney Marathon
• ​Jenny Valentich, Everything Harder Than Everyone Else - book

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Georgia Weir and her background

00:42 Georgia's journey into running and its impact on her mental health

03:39 The mental challenges of starting running and overcoming self-doubt

05:09 Georgia's childhood, upbringing, and the roots of her trauma

08:08 The link between addiction, trauma, and the healing power of running

12:12 Georgia's recovery from ice addiction and the role of community support

13:04 How running initiated her inward journey and self-awareness

16:18 The importance of love, support, and unconditional acceptance in recovery

19:40 The parallels between addiction and endurance sports

22:24 Managing obsessive tendencies in running and maintaining balance

34:36 The origins and mission of Deadly Runners

37:01 Deadly Runners' programs, community impact, and leadership development

41:10 Barriers faced by First Nations athletes and cultural safety in sports

44:00 Addressing racism and stereotypes in mainstream sporting events

45:02 How non-Indigenous allies can support and learn from First Nations communities

48:52 Navigating conversations about race, trauma, and cultural understanding

50:17 Building trust, respect, and authentic allyship in community engagement

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