Jeffrey Binney - From Grief to Grit and Embracing Comedy, Courage, and Endurance

In this episode Jen and Dyana chat with Ultra-Runner, Comedian, and Traveler Jeffrey Binney. His journey took a profound turn after the loss of his mother to heart disease. Determined to avoid a similar fate, he embarked on a transformative path, challenging himself by conquering one of the most grueling 100-mile ultramarathons. His inspiring experience became the subject of his captivating film, "Once is Enough." Today, Jeffrey stands as not only a resilient figure but also a gifted motivational speaker and comedian. Currently, he's gearing up for his next ambitious adventure: hiking the 2,653-mile Pacific Crest Trail. Additionally, in this episode, Jen shares insightful advice for his upcoming thru-hike, while Dyana offers valuable tips on writing a book.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 2:56 Mutual friend and traveling with Jeffrey
• 5:15 What are your upcoming trips?
• 6:30 Reminiscing about India and Nepal
• 14:03 Where did your love for comedy come from?
• 17:16 A look into his documentary “Once is Enough”
• 22:56 Getting hooked on running
• 24:25 Ultra-running being an adaptive sport
• 25:32 The brick wall analogy
• 28:50 Why did you want to take on the Pacific Crest Trail?
• 33:17 A travel bidet and working on a pig farm
• 37:22 Biggest challenge on the Pacific Crest Trail
• 39:00 Fear of hitchhiking
• 42:07 Thru-hiking vs ultra running
• 47:10 Jen's PCT advice
• 47:48 Ultralight culture on Reddit
• 51:47 Dyana's advice for writing a book
• 56:59 Creating honest content
• 1:01:56 Cowboy camping and tent options
• 1:06:40 Adapting to the trail
• 1:07:50 How do people become part of your world?
• 1:08:12 Will you be posting videos of your hike?
• 1:09:15 Throwing caution to the wind and "Tits Out"
• 1:12:43 Getting casted for Naked and Afraid
• 1:23:30 Jeffrey's start date and hiking culture