The transformative power of physical movement reaches far beyond muscle growth and weight management—it can literally save lives. In this raw, vulnerable conversation with Brooklyn-based conscious rapper Rich Vision, we explore how fitness became his lifeline during periods of severe depression, suicidal ideation, and personal trauma. Rich shares how his relationship with fitness evolved from dismissive to essential when he discovered the profound connection between what he ate, how he moved, and how he felt mentally. During the pandemic, confined to a small room and battling mental abuse that nearly ended in suicide, his simple kettlebell workouts became moments of escape where his mind could briefly break free from overwhelming darkness. "It was an escape for me," Rich reveals, "For those 30 or 45 minutes, I wasn't stuck in that negative loop in my head." What makes this conversation particularly powerful is Rich's emphasis that fitness isn't just about physical transformation—it's about regaining agency when life feels completely out of control. Through consistent movement, he learned to challenge the inner critic that said he couldn't continue for another minute or lift a heavier weight. This skill transferred beyond the gym, helping him rewrite his personal narrative from victim to victor, a journey he chronicles in his book "From Victim to Victor: Transforming Trauma into Triumph." For listeners struggling with their own mental health challenges, Rich offers actionable wisdom that doesn't require expertise or expensive equipment. Start small—even wit
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