Episode 41: Shining Light on Mental Health

Bigger Than the Trail is an organization that uses trail running as a platform to advocate for mental health. Tommy Byrne is the founder of BTTT and joins this episode to share his story, the turning point of creating the organization, issues about mental health, and what running teaches him. Learn about how he used his love of trail running and the community of runners to advocate for mental health services as well as addressing stigmas. Listen as we talk about the connection between mental health and substance use with trail running and the continued efforts to shine light on helping others.