In this powerful episode of The MindSets Podcast, I sit down with Katy Roberts, who cycled the entire UK coastline to raise awareness and funds for mental health. Katy opens up about her deeply personal journey, including the unexpected loss of her father to suicide at just 17 years old. This tragedy turned her world upside down and forced her to rebuild her life from scratch.

This year, Katy made the life-changing decision to quit her job and take on this epic challenge, driven by a mission to spark conversations about mental health. Along her 5600+ km journey, she encountered incredible people, faced daunting challenges, and experienced both moments of profound connection and overwhelming solitude.

We discuss her upbringing in sport, her career that never felt "concrete," and how this challenge became a transformative journey for her mental health and for others. Katy’s story is a testament to resilience, the power of vulnerability, and the impact of community on healing.

🔑 Key Topics:

-Coping with the loss of a loved one to suicide

-The role of sport in mental health recovery

-Quitting the corporate world to follow a mission

-Highlights and struggles of cycling the UK coastline

-Mental health awareness and breaking the stigma

🎧 Don’t miss this heartfelt conversation about turning pain into purpose and the importance of sharing stories that matter.

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The MindSets Podcast, hosted by Angus Cook, dives deep into the mental strategies, resilience, and motivation of top athletes and fitness professionals. Each episode brings you inspiring stories and practical advice to help you achieve your personal and fitness goals.

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Keywords:

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