Episode #46: From Panic to Purpose: The Mental Mountains Project

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Keith Batenhorst, founder of the Mental Mountains Project, to uncover his incredible journey of resilience, healing his Inner Child, and giving back to help others climb their own mental mountains.

Keith shares his battles with panic attacks, substance abuse, and the uphill climb to finding mental health support. Through vulnerability and determination, he overcame personal challenges, summiting both literal and figurative mountains.

Tune in to hear how his journey led him to create the Mental Mountains Project and find out what expeditions he plans to conquer next to raise money for those in need of mental health support.

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Show Notes:

• 0:02:08 – What is the Mental Mountains Mission?
• 0:03:24 – My biggest on-air podcast “flub” to date!
• 0:04:26 – Why I’m obsessed with my heated vest from Ventusa: Shop it here
• 0:06:41 – Meet today’s guest, Keith Batenhorst, founder of the Mental Mountains Project
• 0:08:19 – The uphill battle: Keith’s struggle to find mental health support
• 0:17:10 – Keith’s mental mountain: Battling panic attacks and substance abuse
• 0:24:39 – The turning point that helped Keith overcome his challenges
• 0:31:00 – Keith faces his fears: Climbing Grand Teton, elevation 13,700 feet
• 0:33:40 – The hard truth Keith discovered at the summit
• 0:38:08 – How showing up for someone else likely saved Keith’s life
• 0:40:33 – Finding purpose through giving back
• 0:53:10 – How hiking helped heal Keith’s worthiness wound
• 0:57:25 – Building resilience in the face of adversity
• 1:04:25 – The healing power of vulnerability and letting people in
• 1:10:41 – Understanding the impact of childhood trauma
• 1:17:37 – Keith’s full-circle journey back to worthiness
• 1:23:20 – How you can support the Mental Mountains Project

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Episodes Mentioned:

• #45: Faith Through Tragedy
• #33: Healing & Hope Through Recovery