272. Overcoming Addiction Through Running: Georgia Weir

*DISCLAIMER: this episode discusses addiction and mental health concerns. Please skip this episode if these topics are an issue for you. Lifeline: 13 11 14National Alcohol and Drug Hotline: 1800 250 015Thank you to ASICS for supporting this episode. The Kayano 33 it out now!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 sportsLinks: ​Find Georgia here - @georgiaweir83​Deadly Runners​We Run Foundation​Sydney Marathon​Jenny Valentich, Everything Harder Than Everyone Else - bookChapters00:00 Introduction to Georgia Weir and her background00:42 Georgia's journey into running and its impact on her mental health03:39 The mental challenges of starting running and overcoming self-doubt05:09 Georgia's childhood, upbringing, and the roots of her trauma08:08 The link between addiction, trauma, and the healing power of running12:12 Georgia's recovery from ice addiction and the role of community support13:04 How running initiated her inward journey and self-awareness16:18 The importance of love, support, and unconditional acceptance in recovery19:40 The parallels between addiction and endurance sports22:24 Managing obsessive tendencies in running and maintaining balance34:36 The origins and mission of Deadly Runners37:01 Deadly Runners' programs, community impact, and leadership development41:10 Barriers faced by First Nations athletes and cultural safety in sports44:00 Addressing racism and stereotypes in mainstream sporting events45:02 How non-Indigenous allies can support and learn from First Nations communities48:52 Navigating conversations about race, trauma, and cultural understanding50:17 Building trust, respect, and authentic allyship in community engagementInterested in Stronger Stride Coaching? Enquire hereFollow Us:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@strongerstride⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠@lydia_mckay⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠@sophielane⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠Our website: ⁠www.strongerstride.com.au⁠Thanks for tuning in!TSSP x