From Rock Bottom to Running 50km a Day | Connor Scott’s Mental Health Journey (Part 1)

In this deeply personal conversation, Dr. Jodi Richardson sits down with Connor Scott: physiotherapist, counsellor, founder of The Running Therapist, and co-founder of Mind Over Miles and 9 for 9. Connor shares the raw truth behind his journey: growing up in Liverpool, facing panic attacks and overwhelming challenges, and the life‑changing moment that helped him find a way forward. 💬 In this episode, you’ll learn: 00:00 Intro & Meet Connor Scott 01:20 Running 50km a Day for 50 Days – The Challenge 03:25 How Running & Friendship Changed Everything 09:00 Opening Up & The Power of Vulnerability 12:00 What to Say When Someone Is Struggling 20:50 Hitting Rock Bottom & The Turning Point 🏃‍♂️ Connor’s mission Connor also shares his incredible fundraising challenge: running 50km every day for 50 days to support Speak & Share. An effort that required 18 months of recovery, driven by one goal: 👉 ensuring no one faces mental health challenges alone. 💬 If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to someone you trust or a mental health professional. For Part 2 of the interview, please watch here:    • From Rock Bottom to Running 50km a Day | C...   👍 Like, comment & subscribe for more interviews and music stories! Connect with 89.9 TheLight: 🌐 Website: https://thelight.com.au/ 🎙️ Podcasts: https://thelight.com.au/podcasts 📸 Instagram:   / 899thelight   💙 Facebook:   / 899thelight   TheLight is community funded. Every message of hope is made possible by your generosity. — 89.9 TheLight — Positive Radio #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Anxiety #Wellbeing #ConnorScott #Podcast #Inspiration #RealStories #Running #RunningTherapy #MindOverMiles #Vulnerability #MensMentalHealth #SpeakUp #SelfImprovement #HealingJourney #Resilience