Conquering Demons: The Incredible Story of Laban Ditchbur
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We've all heard the saying "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger", but what does it truly mean to experience such trials and tribulations? Our guest today is someone who has experienced this first hand. By redefining the word "transformation" through conquering his incurable illness to overcoming his addiction to sex, alcohol, gambling and drugs and now running on ultra-marathons and searching the planet for the world's best steak, our guest have truly been through hell and back.
In this episode, Laban Ditchburn, now known as the World's Best Courage Coach and the creator of the "Podcasting Heroes" movement shares his journey of how he conquered his demons. Laban talks about his background and his journey throughout the pandemic and how he ended up in Mexico with his wife, Anna. He speaks about the rewarding journey of traveling and how experiencing different cultures has taught him how he wants to live his life. He shares the story of how he had an epiphany to change his life in 2015 while he was at home in Melbourne with his laptop gambling, how he got the thought that his life is destined for much greater things and decided to call the Gamblers helpline. That is the beginning of his journey to transformation. If you want to hear more about how Laban Ditchburn was able to turn his life around, tune in for this episode.
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
3:50 - What is it really like in India?
6:20 - How did you end up in Mexico with your wife?
9:00 - The journey from being an addict to running on marathons
13:10 - Dialing that number
14:05 - Admitting there's a problem
15:10 - Knowing you're destined for much greater things
16:15 - The cathartic experience of running
18:00 - Changing diets and losing weight
22:15 - Finding what resonates with your body
23:20 - Becoming a life coach and a podcaster
27:30 - The conversation that changed my life forever
31:50 - Playing at the highest levels of industry
34:05 - Connecting the dots
37:00 - Making the calls
42:00 - Conclusion
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