Bush & Banter

Jeffrey Binney - From Grief to Grit and Embracing Comedy, Courage, and Endurance

April 10, 2024 Jennifer Mabus and Dyana Carmella Season 5 Episode 35
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Jeffrey Binney - From Grief to Grit and Embracing Comedy, Courage, and Endurance
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In this episode Jen and Dyana chat with Ultra-Runner, Comedian, and Traveler Jeffrey Binney. His journey took a profound turn after the loss of his mother to heart disease. Determined to avoid a similar fate, he embarked on a transformative path, challenging himself by conquering one of the most grueling 100-mile ultramarathons. His inspiring experience became the subject of his captivating film, "Once is Enough." Today, Jeffrey stands as not only a resilient figure but also a gifted motivational speaker and comedian. Currently, he's gearing up for his next ambitious adventure: hiking the 2,653-mile Pacific Crest Trail. Additionally, in this episode, Jen shares insightful advice for his upcoming thru-hike, while Dyana offers valuable tips on writing a book.

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Intro
Mutual friend and traveling with Jeffrey
What are your upcoming trips?
Reminiscing about India and Nepal
Where did your love for comedy come from?
A look into his documentary “Once is Enough”
Getting hooked on running
Ultra-running being an adaptive sport
The brick wall analogy
Why did you want to take on the Pacific Crest Trail?
A travel bidet and working on a pig farm
Biggest challenge on the Pacific Crest Trail
Fear of hitchhiking
Thru-hiking vs ultra running
Jen's PCT advice
Ultralight culture on Reddit
Dyana's advice for writing a book
Creating honest content
Cowboy camping and tent options
Adapting to the trail
How do people become part of your world?
Will you be posting videos of your hike?
Throwing caution to the wind and "Tits Out"
Getting casted for Naked and Afraid
Jeffrey's start date and hiking culture