Jeffrey Binney - From Grief to Grit and Embracing Comedy, Courage, and Endurance

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In this episode Jen and Dyana chat with Ultra-Runner, Comedian, and Traveler Jeffrey Binney. His journey took a profound turn after the loss of his mother to heart disease. Determined to avoid a similar fate, he embarked on a transformative path, challenging himself by conquering one of the most grueling 100-mile ultramarathons. His inspiring experience became the subject of his captivating film, "Once is Enough." Today, Jeffrey stands as not only a resilient figure but also a gifted motivational speaker and comedian. Currently, he's gearing up for his next ambitious adventure: hiking the 2,653-mile Pacific Crest Trail. Additionally, in this episode, Jen shares insightful advice for his upcoming thru-hike, while Dyana offers valuable tips on writing a book.

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Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Mutual friend and traveling with Jeffrey (00:02:56)

3. What are your upcoming trips? (00:05:15)

4. Reminiscing about India and Nepal (00:06:30)

5. Where did your love for comedy come from? (00:14:03)

6. A look into his documentary “Once is Enough” (00:17:16)

7. Getting hooked on running (00:22:56)

8. Ultra-running being an adaptive sport (00:24:25)

9. The brick wall analogy (00:25:32)

10. Why did you want to take on the Pacific Crest Trail? (00:28:50)

11. A travel bidet and working on a pig farm (00:33:17)

12. Biggest challenge on the Pacific Crest Trail (00:37:22)

13. Fear of hitchhiking (00:39:00)

14. Thru-hiking vs ultra running (00:42:07)

15. Jen's PCT advice (00:47:10)

16. Ultralight culture on Reddit (00:47:48)

17. Dyana's advice for writing a book (00:51:47)

18. Creating honest content (00:56:59)

19. Cowboy camping and tent options (01:01:56)

20. Adapting to the trail (01:06:40)

21. How do people become part of your world? (01:07:50)

22. Will you be posting videos of your hike? (01:08:12)

23. Throwing caution to the wind and "Tits Out" (01:09:15)

24. Getting casted for Naked and Afraid (01:12:43)

25. Jeffrey's start date and hiking culture (01:23:30)