Escaping Death: A Powerful Story Of Overcoming Addiction, Trauma & Bipolar Disorder | Cory Richards

Cory Richards is a professional athlete, former National Geographic photographer and most notably known for his legendary avalanche selfie which made the magazine’s cover. Today on the show we discuss: how he survived an avalanche while climbing the 13th highest mountain in the world, how Cory’s childhood went from marvelous to traumatic, what it’s actually like living with bipolar, how Cory bounced back from addiction and emotional rock bottom, how he learned that external validation and love are not the same thing, what has helped Cory heal and much more.  Today's sponsor: Silver Biotics Try their amazing Recover Muscle Cream now at silverbiotics.com Use the code DOUG for 30% off your first order. Plus, Silver Biotics throws in some extra samples when you order directly from their site! ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not financial advice. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.  SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices