Enduring Minds | Running Through Trauma - Jessy Hoffman on Healing, Identity & Mental Health

Healing Through Miles and HonestyEnduring Minds • Season 2, Episode 5In this powerful episode of Enduring Minds, hosts Jason Bahamundi and Evan Birch sit down with endurance athlete, tattoo artist, and mental-health advocate Jessy Hoffman for a raw conversation about trauma, identity, and the healing that can happen through movement.Jessy recently completed a 300km run around Okanagan Lake to support the Wirth Foundation, and his story goes far beyond the miles. He opens up about childhood trauma, the emotional weight of creativity as a tattoo artist, and how running became a form of self-therapy long before he understood why he needed it.Jason and Evan dive into big topics—vulnerability, mental-health stigma, therapy readiness, and the intersection of endurance sports and healing—all while keeping the conversation grounded, honest, and deeply human.Whether you’re an everyday athlete, someone navigating trauma, or a listener seeking meaningful storytelling, this episode offers connection, courage, and a reminder that none of us heal alone.If you’re looking for inspiration, mental-health insight, or proof that endurance can change lives, this conversation is a must-listen.🎧 Tune in, reflect, and keep moving forward...one honest mile at a time.Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review and comment on the Everyday Athlete Podcast Network.Join the Everyday Athlete ClubhouseKeep Connected:Run Tri Bike on InstagramRun Tri Bike on ThreadsEvan Birch on InstagramJessy Hoffman on InstagramThe Never Alone Project📸: Devon Hawkins