Nikki MacCallum
Nikki MacCallum
MILE 9
MILE 9
MILE 9
Tuesday 17th August 2021
Nikki MacCallum faces past anxieties and grief while running mile 9 of the Providence Marathon in 'Dry Run'. A heartfelt blend of endurance and healing.
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33 minutes
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Author:
Nikki MacCallum
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Body & Mind
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Pushing Through Pain: Nikki MacCallum's Marathon of Grief and Anxiety in Mile 9
I ran a marathon as a hail Mary passed to him. In a sense, I've been preparing for This Day my whole life...
Nikki MacCallum's 'Dry Run' podcast takes listeners on an emotional journey, blending the physical challenge of running a marathon with the mental and emotional struggles of addiction recovery. In this gripping episode, 'Mile 9', Nikki confronts not just the grueling physical demands of the Providence Marathon, but also the deep-seated anxieties and grief from her past.
As she pushes through mile 9, memories flood back to her high school days, when she first encountered anxiety during a nerve-wracking audition and faced the heartache of her grandmother's funeral. This episode is a raw and relatable exploration of how past traumas resurface in the present, especially when one is already battling the challenges of addiction recovery.
Nikki's narration is heartfelt and candid, supported by a talented cast including Dina Laura as her mom and Anne Nathan as Aunt Moira. Original music by Brandon James Gwinn adds a poignant layer to the storytelling. Listeners will find themselves immersed in Nikki's world, feeling every step she takes and every emotion she experiences. The episode highlights the importance of family support, the connection between physical and mental health, and the healing power of confronting one's fears.
Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, 'Mile 9' offers a message of hope and resilience that resonates deeply.