The Adventure Habits Podcast
Welcome to the Splash Maps Adventure Habit Pods for those improving lives through adventure. I'm your host David Overton and co-founder of Splash Maps where we're privileged to equip some of the finest adventurers for the most diverse, often extreme and always inspiring adventures in the world. I've grown so much in the regular interactions I've had with adventurers, each with their own different aims, their own take on adventure.
The Adventure Habits Podcast
Episode 011 - Steve Dredge, Exploring Mental Health Through Adventure
In this episode of Adventure Habits, host David Overton speaks with Steve Dredge, co-founder of Status Code 14, about his journey from a military and police background to advocating for mental health awareness through adventure. Steve shares his personal struggles with anxiety and PTSD, the importance of asking for help, and how he turned his experiences into a mission to support others. The conversation highlights five key adventure habits that can help individuals navigate life's challenges and promote personal growth.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Conversation
00:00 Exploring Key Themes and Ideas
00:01 Introduction to Adventure Habits
01:43 Understanding Status Code 14
04:49 The Journey Through PTSD
09:27 Seeking Help and Breaking Stigma
13:37 The Birth of Status Code 14
18:31 The Atlantic Rowing Challenge
19:47 Adventures in Iceland: The Great North Run
26:08 The Power of Perseverance
27:55 The Importance of Honesty
30:30 Listening to Your Inner Voice
32:24 Controlling the Controllables
34:52 Encouraging Others to Adventure