Join host Kenny Hill as he interviews David Millar, an ultrarunner, hybrid athlete, and medical student at Penn State. David shares his journey of overcoming addiction at a young age and turning his extreme tendencies into a force for positive change. Despite "technical difficulties," this episode offers valuable insights on sobriety, personal growth, and channeling passion into purposeful pursuits.
00:00 Technical Issues Announcement
01:01 Intro
04:31 Meet David Millar: Ultra Runner and Medical Student
07:03 David's High School and Early Struggles
09:27 Challenges and Realizations in Sobriety
12:58 Finding Purpose and Meaning
15:48 Balancing Sobriety and Fun
38:45 Medical School Aspirations
50:06 Crafting a Medical School Application
51:46 The Stigma of Addiction in Medical School
52:20 Holistic Approaches to Health and Sobriety
54:59 Starting a Motivational Instagram Page
56:04 The Power of Motivational Content
57:34 The Role of 12-Step Programs in Recovery
58:47 Daily Motivational Practices
01:02:02 Growing a Social Media Presence
01:08:46 The Importance of Authenticity
01:14:15 Harnessing Addictive Tendencies for Success
01:29:46 Preparing for Ultra Marathons
01:36:09 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
His Instagram is: https://www.instagram.com/david.millar.mindset/
The show's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patinad_podcast/
Kenny's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kenny_from_recoveryhill/
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patinad
Recovery Hill Website: https://www.recoveryhill.info/
The show's name "Patina'd Podcast:"
Most people are attracted to antiqued things, whether it's furniture, vehicles, or music. There is something about age and weathering that draws us in. Many will copout with buying "vintage" looking items, but wishing they had the authentic originals; The piece with 100 years of patina that can't be replicated.
This also happens in the human experience! There are people who choose to appear wise without the experience to back it up; They offer to themselves the phony version. Others will allow misery to make them better, wiser, and Patina'd. This show is to highlight the others.
*Disclaimer* By giving the interviewee freedom to share their story, there may be points of view expressed that Kenny Hill and Recovery Hill do not agree with. But this is their story, their opinions, their advice, and can potentially be very helpful to someone.
