255: The Rebirth of an Ironman: Todd Crandell's Vegan Transition
The Addicted Mind Podcast
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
4.8 • 621 Ratings
🗓️ 16 October 2023
⏱️ 38 minutes
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Summary
What does it take to overcome life's grueling trials? On today’s episode, Duane sits down with Todd Crandell, an elite athlete and founder of Racing for Recovery, who transformed his life's trajectory by battling and conquering addiction. Discover the powerful tools of mindset as Todd shares his journey from the depths of addiction and trauma to a thriving life, fueled by compassion and commitment to wellness.
Join Duane and Todd as they explore the role of community and support systems in recovery. Todd's story is a testament to the transformative power of human connection and the strength that can be found within a supportive community. They delve into the workings and vision behind Racing for Recovery, Todd's organization that serves as a beacon for those battling addiction. We also get a glimpse of Todd's unique journey from being a pharmaceutical sales representative to dedicating his life to uplifting others, a decision that not only revolutionized his life but also enriched the lives of his clients.
Todd also shares his transition to veganism at the age of 49, a pivotal decision that has immensely impacted his life and worldview. He sheds light on the harsh realities of animal slaughter and emphasizes the health and environmental benefits of a vegan lifestyle. Todd’s story serves as a gentle reminder of the power of personal transformation and the ripple effect it can have on the world around us.
In this episode, you will hear:
- Overcoming addiction and thriving in life
- Embracing change and overcoming addiction
- Recovery, community, and wellness
- Quitting drugs and embracing a compassionate lifestyle
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Supporting Resources:
Racing for Recovery: https://racingforrecovery.org/
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Hello, everyone. Welcome to another episode of the Addicted Mind podcast. My name is Dwayne |
| 0:10.9 | Austerlund, and I'm your host. We have a great guest today. Todd Crandall. He is founder |
| 0:18.3 | of Racing for Recovery. He's done over 100 triathlons and is an elite |
| 0:25.7 | athlete. And he also stars in the documentary Pure Euphoria. He is going to talk about his |
| 0:32.9 | story about overcoming his addiction, but really talking about how to thrive in your life |
| 0:40.8 | and how we can overcome our traumas, overcome our hurts, overcome our pains, just a really |
| 0:49.6 | inspiring interview. I hope you get out of it as much as I did. And we're going to talk about all |
| 0:58.6 | of it. We're even going to talk about veganism and the importance of treating our planet with |
| 1:03.3 | care and compassion. So we go kind of all over the place. But I really think this is an inspiring interview, and I hope you |
| 1:13.2 | enjoy it as much as I did recording it. And if you are enjoying the Addicted Mind podcast, |
| 1:19.5 | you get a lot out of this episode, please leave us a review in iTunes or wherever you get your |
| 1:24.6 | podcast that really does help people find the addicted mind. |
| 1:28.6 | And you can even share one of these episodes with a friend. |
| 1:31.9 | If this is a powerful episode to you, share it. |
| 1:34.7 | Let them know about it. |
| 1:36.4 | And follow us on Instagram at Addicted Mind Podcast. |
| 1:41.0 | All right, everyone. |
| 1:42.0 | Stay tuned for this episode. |
| 1:46.7 | All right, everyone, stay tuned for this episode. All right, Todd, welcome to the Addicted Mind podcast. Just to introduce you a little bit, |
| 1:52.5 | you have completed over 30 triathlons. You've written several books. You have your avid veganism and nutrition and health. You're a, I would |
| 2:06.5 | call, I think, like an elite athlete. And you're also in recovery. And you've also survived some |
| 2:13.7 | really difficult trauma. And so, Todd, I'm excited to talk with you because your story |
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