From Avalanche to Addiction: Cory Richards on Trauma, Survival, and Rewriting His Life

The Dr. Hyman Show

Dr. Mark Hyman

Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Medicine

4.6 • 8.7K Ratings

🗓️ 7 May 2025

⏱️ 76 minutes

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Cory Richards has summited Everest without oxygen, survived avalanches, and photographed some of the world’s most remote regions. But his most grueling expeditions didn’t happen on a mountain—they happened within. In this revealing episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, you’ll hear how a life shaped by mental health struggles, institutionalization, and homelessness led Cory to push the limits of endurance—and how those experiences can offer powerful lessons on healing and self-discovery. We explore: • Why big achievements don’t guarantee fulfillment—and what actually does • How spending time in nature and solitude can help you reconnect with yourself and find clarity • What Cory’s journey through trauma and recovery can teach you about your own capacity to heal • Why creativity, purpose, and self-reflection are essential tools for building a meaningful life Don’t miss this powerful conversation about what it really takes to overcome adversity. View Show Notes From This EpisodeGet Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hymanhttps://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcastSign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journalhttps://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcastJoin the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Healthhttps://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detoxJoin the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Resultshttps://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Seed, BON CHARGE, Paleovalley, and Pique. Visit seed.com/hyman and use code 25HYMAN for 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to boncharge.com and use code DRMARK to save 15% on your PEMF mat today. Get nutrient-dense, whole foods. Head to paleovalley.com/hyman for 15% off your first purchase. Head to piquelife.com/hyman to get 20% off + a free beaker and frother today.

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0:00.0	Coming up on this episode of the Dr. Hyman Show.
0:02.6	The air blast of this avalanche just took us.
0:05.8	I took a photograph after this of my face.
0:08.3	Ended up on National Geographic cover.
0:10.1	Right.
0:10.5	And so that very much launched my life and career into a new face.
0:14.6	At the same time, it triggered all of that internal turmoil that I was living with.
0:20.3	Corey Richards is a world-renowned photographer and climber.
0:23.9	Known for capturing the raw edge of human experience.
0:27.0	While battling his own inner extremes.
0:31.8	If you're a regular listener, you already know how much I believe in optimizing gut health
0:36.4	is the foundation for whole body
0:38.1	wellness and longevity. And you've likely heard me talk about seeds DS01 daily symbiotic, the
0:43.8	probiotic I take and recommend as a game changer in daily health routines. With 24 clinically
0:48.5	and scientifically studied probiotic strains and a pomegranate-based prebiotic, DS01 is designed to go
0:54.1	beyond digestion,
0:55.3	supporting gut immune function, gut barrier integrity, and even heart health through the gut liver
0:59.8	axis. But what's even more exciting is the growing body of research showing how gut health
1:04.3	impacts skin health through the gut skin axis. The health of your microbiome can directly
1:08.9	influence your skin's clarity, hydration, and resilience.
1:11.9	DS01 contains targeted probiotic strains that have been clinically validated to support clear, healthy skin,
1:17.5	nourishing it from the inside out.
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