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The Bravery Academy Podcast is hosted by Emma Ferris, a physiotherapist, breathing coach and resilience coach from New Zealand who shares her wisdom on trauma, stress, and healing.
S2E10 DARRYLL STINSON: PURPOSE FROM PAIN
DARRYL STINSON : PURPOSE FROM PAIN
Season 2 Episode 10
Purpose from Pain: A Journey of Hope and Bravery with Darryll Stinson
In this episode of the Bravery Academy, host, Emma Ferris speaks to Darryll Stinson, a former division one athlete whose career took a massive turn after a back injury. It plunged him into mental health struggles including depression and suicidal ideations. Darryll's journey is one of resilience, courage, and finding purpose in the face of pain. He discusses the importance of vulnerability, self-awareness, communication, and standing in your power as part of healing. His story is an inspiring example of turning hardship into a message of hope and empowerment. Today, Darryll seeks to inspire and elevate other voices, helping others in their quest for happiness, purpose and personal fulfillment.
00:00 Introduction and Trigger Warning
00:38 Guest Introduction: Darryll Stinson
00:56 Daryl's Background and Early Life
01:27 Daryl's Athletic Career and Identity Struggles
03:27 The Impact of Injury and Mental Health Struggles
06:30 Exploring the Concept of Emotional Safety
08:31 The Power of Vulnerability and Self-Expression
11:20 The Importance of Emotional Vocabulary and Communication
14:14 Darryll's Journey to Recovery and Self-Discovery
14:47 The Role of Sports Culture in Mental Health
18:10 The Power of Storytelling and Vulnerability in Healing
29:11 Darryll's Current Work and Mission
32:07 Conclusion: Defining Bravery
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