In this episode of I'm in Control, I sit down with the remarkable Bradley Dryburgh—marathon runner, speaker, podcast host and health advocate. Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as a child, Bradley was once told he wouldn’t live to adulthood. But he’s turned that prognosis on its head, pushing boundaries through marathon running, launching a successful podcast, and becoming a voice of strength and hope for many.
We talk about what it means to live with purpose, finding power in adversity, and how storytelling can change the game. Bradley opens up about the physical and mental challenges of living with CF, what drives his advocacy, and how his mindset has helped him navigate life’s toughest moments.
00:00 - Introduction: Meet Bradley and his journey with cystic fibrosis
05:00 - Discovering purpose through marathon running
10:00 - Managing CF, diabetes, and liver disease with positivity
15:00 - Resilience vs anti-fragility: a mindset shift
20:00 - The power of perspective and starting again at 30
25:00 - Taking control in love and life
30:00 - Pushing limits and living with intention
This episode is a raw and uplifting chat about mindset, self-leadership and the quiet courage it takes to show up every day. Bradley reminds us that while we can’t control the cards we’re dealt, we can choose how we play them.
