Ep 131: Mental Health and Marathons feat. Will Middleton

She’s a London girl! This week, Shannon sits down with her brother-in-law, Will Middleton to chat about life. From Will’s journey as a therapist to his experiences traveling abroad, the pair talk about the importance of prioritizing mental health, being authentic, and advice for finding the right therapist and those feeling left behind in their social circles. They share their first impressions of one another, family dynamics, and future plans. They also touch on Will's physical and mental training for ultramarathons and his upcoming move to Bali. This conversation is packed with great advice for anyone looking to figure out their next steps in life. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement01:54 Meet Will Middleton05:19 Therapy and Finding the Right Therapist14:48 Mental Resilience and Ultra Marathons29:14 First Impressions and Family Dynamics33:20 Reflecting on Marriage and Serendipity36:45 Exploring Single Life and Relationship Advice47:25 Lessons from Past Relationships49:38 Pursuing a Career in Mental Health51:38 Consistency and Success in Podcasting56:54 Moving to Bali: A New Adventure01:00:44 Solo Travel: Embracing Empowerment01:03:57 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and FarewellSPONSORS:Go to ThriveMarket.com/PROBABLY for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets. Just head to BOLLANDBRANCH.COM/PROBABLY.Head to Quince.com/PROBABLY for free shipping and 365-day returns!Put your water to work with Gatorade Hydration Booster.LINKS:Get your ticket to an upcoming comedy show!www.probshannon.comFollow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Follow Will: https://www.instagram.com/the_mental_resilience_coach/Follow Producer Courtney: https://instagram.com/whatsacourtney/Follow Probably A Podcast: https://instagram.com/probablyapodcast/Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/probablyshannonfordProduced by Dear MediaSee 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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She’s a London girl! This week, Shannon sits down with her brother-in-law, Will Middleton to chat about life. From Will’s journey as a therapist to his experiences traveling abroad, the pair talk about the importance of prioritizing mental health, being authentic, and advice for finding the right therapist and those feeling left behind in their social circles. They share their first impressions of one another, family dynamics, and future plans. They also touch on Will's physical and mental training for ultramarathons and his upcoming move to Bali. This conversation is packed with great advice for anyone looking to figure out their next steps in life. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement01:54 Meet Will Middleton05:19 Therapy and Finding the Right Therapist14:48 Mental Resilience and Ultra Marathons29:14 First Impressions and Family Dynamics33:20 Reflecting on Marriage and Serendipity36:45 Exploring Single Life and Relationship Advice47:25 Lessons from Past Relationships49:38 Pursuing a Career in Mental Health51:38 Consistency and Success in Podcasting56:54 Moving to Bali: A New Adventure01:00:44 Solo Travel: Embracing Empowerment01:03:57 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and FarewellSPONSORS:Go to ThriveMarket.com/PROBABLY for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets. Just head to BOLLANDBRANCH.COM/PROBABLY.Head to Quince.com/PROBABLY for free shipping and 365-day returns!Put your water to work with Gatorade Hydration Booster.LINKS:Get your ticket to an upcoming comedy show!www.probshannon.comFollow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Follow Will: https://www.instagram.com/the_mental_resilience_coach/Follow Producer Courtney: https://instagram.com/whatsacourtney/Follow Probably A Podcast: https://instagram.com/probablyapodcast/Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/probablyshannonfordProduced by Dear Media 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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