TGM Classic | Drew Petersen | Professional Skiing and Overcoming Suicide to Live Your Best Life

The Greatness Machine

Darius Mirshahzadeh

Education, Entrepreneurship, Business

5.0 • 135 Ratings

🗓️ 10 November 2025

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

How do you navigate the steepest slopes of mental health challenge and merge stronger than ever? Just like traversing a mountain, overcoming mental health obstacles requires preparation, resilience, and a solid support system. Drew Peterson, a professional skier and mental health advocate, has faced some of the most treacherous terrains, but his toughest battles were fought within his own mind. His journey is a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit and the importance of addressing mental health with the same dedication and care as any physical challenge. In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is joined by Drew to open up about his struggles with mental health, his near-suicidal experiences, and the pivotal moments that led him to seek help and ultimately, find a path to recovery. Drew will also talk about his newest film, “Feel It All,” which documents his successful ultramarathon attempt. Topics include: Drew talks about his professional journey and becoming a skier at 15 Breaking the stigma around mental health and suicide through films Raising awareness and promoting mental health within the outdoor sports community Drew shares how his passion for storytelling started The importance of teamwork in creative endeavors Drew discusses his short film “Ups & Downs” and the message it aims to convey The importance of embracing the continuous cycle of ups and downs in life Drew gives a sneak peek into his newest film “Feel It All” And other topics… Sponsored by: Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/darius. Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/greatness. Brevo: Head over to brevo.com/greatness and use the code greatness to get 50% off Starter and Standard Plans for the first 3 months of an annual subscription. Masterclass: Get 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/DARIUS. Connect with Drew: Website: https://drew-petersen.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewpeterski/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drewpeterski/ Campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1786995813/feel-it-all/ Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This episode of The Greatness Machine is sponsored in part by Indeed Shopify,
0:04.4	Shopify, Brevo, and Masterclass. Indeed, need to hire fast. Indeed helps you find quality candidates
0:09.5	with sponsored jobs that stand out. Get a $75 credit at Indeed.com slash Darius. That's
0:14.7	indeed.com slash darius. Turns and conditions apply. Shopify. Building a business takes more
0:20.0	than a great idea.
0:21.2	Shopify makes it simple to sell online with templates, AI tools, and built-in marketing.
0:25.1	Start your $1 per month trial at Shopify.com slash greatness.
0:28.9	That's Shopify.com slash greatness.
0:31.0	Brevo, whether you're a startup or a growing brand, Brevo makes it easy to build relationships
0:35.8	with your audience through email, SMS, and automation all in one platform.
0:39.9	Go to brevo.com slash greatness and use code greatness to get 50% off starter and standard plans for the first three months of an annual subscription.
0:47.8	Masterclass. Learn from the world's best anytime, anywhere. With Masterclass, you can watch and learn from icons across business,
0:55.2	leadership, sports, and more. Get 15% off any annual membership at Masterclass.com slash Darius.
1:01.3	That's masterclass.com slash Darius.
1:04.2	Love gang. Welcome to The Greatness Machine. I'm your host Darius from Shazda. I'm so pumped
1:07.8	to have you here with me. And listen, the greatness machine were about two things. Number one, people were living their passions. And number two, those who are creating greatness in the world and doing both of these things despite the odds against them. Each episode, we're going to feature interviews with game changers, business leaders, telling us their origin stories, what made them tick, what got them to where they are now? Why? So can help
1:28.2	you step into your greatness within your life, your business, and your career. Occasionally,
1:32.8	you might hear a few solo episodes for myself, more as I say, as I leverage my 20 years of
1:37.3	entrepreneurship as a CEO and founder to help you grow and level up in your journey to scale
1:41.7	your life and your business. So come be a fly on the wall, enjoy the conversation, and I'm stoked to have you here with me. Guys, welcome to this episode of The Greatest, I'm your host, Darrys, Moshase and Boyd to be a special guest. My man, Drew Peterson is in the house. What's up, Drew? What's up, Darius? Stoke to be here. Stoke, we get to reconnect so quickly.
2:02.6	And, yeah, excited to chat.
2:03.9	Yeah, man.
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