Apr 2025
54m 35s
"Take your next footstep to the best of your ability. I don't think about the future, I don't think how much further I've got to go. I don't reflect on the past."
What does it really take to break free from the life you "should" live and chase the one your soul is screaming for?
In this electrifying episode of SoulTalk, I sit down with legendary ultramarathon runner Dean Karnazes, who traded a cushy corporate life for blistered feet, spiritual awakenings, and the most physically and mentally grueling races on Earth.
Dean shares the story of the spontaneous 30-mile run that changed everything, what he learned from pushing his body to the edge of collapse, and why real transformation begins the moment you step into the unknown.
This conversation is about so much more than running—it's about the human spirit, the courage to leap, and the truth that your limits are often just illusions waiting to be shattered.
Timestamps:
Some Questions I Ask:
What triggered your first ultra-distance run—and what did it awaken in you?
What internal battles show up during a 50-mile race?
How do you stay disciplined when no one is watching or pushing you?
How can someone know when it's time to leave the life they've outgrown?
What does running teach you about the soul?
Is there a deeper reason you run, beyond the sport?
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Why pain, when faced with presence, becomes a portal to awakening
Mental techniques for mastering fatigue, fear, and internal resistance
The deeper spiritual connection between endurance and self-realization
How to find purpose in motion and fulfillment in the unknown
Tools to live with radical courage, presence, and no regrets
🌐 Dean Karnazes' Website: www.ultramarathon.com
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