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The Joy of Movement: Adam Richardson’s Journey from Near-Death to Mobility Guru
"A healthy person has a hundred wishes, but a sick person has only one"
Another wise one man once said, 'One day you will look like a soggy tea-bag, if you are lucky!'. That man was near-death survivor turned mobility and movement guru Adam Richardson, this week's ANWOB guest.
In this episode, Adam Richardson reveals his transformative journey from Intensive Care to an enlightened view on what is important, leading him to become a social media sensation and movement and mobility guru. Adam shares his personal battle with meningitis, the life-altering lessons it taught him about mortality, and how it fuelled his commitment to movement.
In this episode, you'll learn simple practical exercises that can prevent injury and keep you moving freely for life. Adam's journey from near-death to mobility mastery is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. So many people have body hang ups, but it’s the only body we’ll ever have, so it is bonkers not to treasure it for as long as possible, and not get fixated on how it may or may not look to other people. This conversation blends philosophy, fitness, and Adam’s signature cheeky charm. I hope you enjoy listening!
Adam's book: How to Build a Body That Lasts:
A heads up: there is some swearing in this episode.
Related episodes: Walking: Professor Shane O'Mara - https://pod.fo/e/16ff8d
How Our Environment Shapes us - From life in prison to elite athlete: John McAvoy - https://pod.fo/e/16ff7d
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