A Male-Focused Approach to Wellness and Self-Discovery with Mark White
In this episode of Menace 2 Sobriety, host Daniel O'Reilly welcomes Mark White, the founder of Your Town Runners, Run Grateful, and the male-focused wellbeing platform, MEUS. O'Reilly and White have a relaxed conversation about White's journey and experiences that led him to create these platforms. They also discuss the importance of mental and physical well-being, especially in the context of addiction and recovery. Overall, the episode provides insights into how a focus on well-being can help individuals maintain sobriety and live fulfilling lives.
BEST MOMENTS
"That moment of realization is a real tough one because it doesn't seem to cut, it seems to come all too late for some people."
"Gratitude was absolutely one of the first things that I looked at."
"Acceptance is like grief."
"I learned very early on about the power of the open mind, you know, and about how we restrict ourselves and we don't want to go to certain places because we judge it."
"Who am I, man? Because actually all I was, was drinking and, you know, when I'm not work, when I'm not family me, like, who am I? Like, who am I?"
VALUABLE RESOURCES
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Mark White is the Founder of Your Town Runners, Run Grateful & a new male focused wellbeing platform MEUS.
Mark is known as a creative, an ideas man, a go-getter, a keen runner & someone who wants to impact the world in positive ways.
A proud moment was in 2019, when Mark was voted in the top 15 social entrepreneurs in the UK by Redbull, through his community work with Your Town.
Mark is also a proud father to his two amazing daughters Sienna-Rose and Grace and his dog George!
With over 20 years’ experience of living a sober life, Mark has learnt a great deal of how to manage his physical and mental health as he navigates his way through life, brings ideas to life and follows his curiosities.
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https://www.yourtown.community/yt-runners/
ABOUT THE HOST
Daniel O’Reilly
Daniel O’Reilly is one of the UK’s Largest Influencers, a comedian, actor, musician, viral video star and social influencer. With a portfolio of businesses Daniel enjoys a busy lifestyle mixed with business and pleasure. Daniel is a father to two beautiful girls and enjoys spending quality time with them and his wife Shelley. With 2022 being a busy year, Daniel sold out his O2 stand-up show, released his British movie 'The Last Heist' and is currently preparing for the upcoming release of his other film 'Miss The Kiss'. Daniel is a creative through and through, with a passion to strive in everything he does. Daniel is looking forward to the release of his podcast 'Menace 2 Sobriety' in 2023, his long-term position on GB News, Headliners, and the growing slate of films in the works with his production company, HYPRR.
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