This episode is not just a conversation—it's a soul-stirring experience. Alex Bradley joins the podcast to share his deeply personal journey of heartbreak, spiritual deconstruction, and the reclamation of purpose. From waking up at 4:20 AM to coach fitness classes to leading impactful events and walking alongside others in their healing, Alex brings raw honesty and contagious energy to the mic.
We explore how movement is more than physical—it's a pathway to presence, healing, and transformation. Alex opens up about losing his faith, navigating divorce, and enduring the devastating loss of his best friend AJ to suicide. These moments, while breaking him open, became the foundation for his most ambitious and heart-led mission yet: The Next Step Movement—a 100-day, 2,560-mile walk from Austin, TX to Oregon City, OR.
Alex's story will move you, challenge your perspectives, and invite you to reconnect with your body, your purpose, and your community. Tune in to discover how one step at a time can change everything.
Episode Highlights:
[01:09] - Alex's early morning routine and what fuels his passion for fitness and movement
[01:58] - The "aha" moment when a client connects to their body and the joy of transformation
[05:52] - Breaking down fitness myths and how balance and awareness are more powerful than aesthetics
[13:13] - The beauty of community learning and how witnessing others can reflect our own patterns
[15:45] - Growing up in leadership and stepping into a role of service from an early age
[23:31] - Deconstructing faith and walking away from ministry to seek authentic alignment
[31:31] - The devastating loss of his best friend AJ and how it became the catalyst for the Next Step Movement
[46:10] - The logistics, route, and purpose behind Alex's 2,560-mile walk across the country
[55:55] - Where to follow the journey and how you can walk, support, or donate
Links & Resources:
The Next Step Movement Website - https://thenextstepmovement.com
Follow Alex Radley on Instagram (@walkingwithab) - https://instagram.com/walking_with_ab
The Next Step Movement on Instagram - https://instagram.com/the_next_step_movement
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