Podcast Episode
He Was Addicted, Locked Up, and Lost… Then He Walked 1,046 Miles

About this episode
Y'all… this one is a true redemption story.
I sit down with Terrence Ogden, who went from addiction, jail, and near-death experiences… to completing a 1,046-mile ruck across Texas.
After being introduced to opiates at just 11 years old following a traumatic accident, Terrence found himself stuck in a cycle of heroin use, jail, and survival mode… even stealing a tire off a car just to get to rehab.
The turning point?
A man with "TRY ME" tattooed across his neck… who saw something in him… and extended a helping hand.
In this episode, we talk about:
The moment he realized it was death, jail, or change
Why asking for help was the hardest (and most important) decision
How doing hard things rewires your identity & beliefs
What a "ruck" is... and how it led to a 1,046-mile solo journey across the entire state of Texas in 40 days
Why your darkest days can become your greatest asset
If you've been feeling stuck, burnt out, or unsure what you're capable of…
This one will shift something in you.
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00:00 From Addiction to Survival Mode
02:10 The Accident That Changed Everything (Age 11)
05:30 Jail, Heroin, and Hitting Rock Bottom
09:45 The Moment He Chose Change
12:30 "Try Me" — The Man Who Changed His Life
16:20 Why Asking for Help Was the Hardest Thing
20:45 Doing Hard Things & Identity Shifts
25:30 Jan's Breaking Point Hike Story
32:00 The Power of Pushing Past Your Limits
36:30 "Your Darkest Days Are Your Greatest Asset"
42:00 Stories from the 75-Mile Rucks
50:00 The 1,046-Mile Texas Ruck Begins
58:00 Loneliness, Pain, and Mental Battles
1:06:00 The Spiritual Moment That Changed Everything
1:15:00 Breaking It Down: The "Next Tree" Mentality
1:22:00 What Really Matters in Life
1:30:00 The Medicine Wheel (Mind, Body, Spirit, Emotion)
1:38:00 Final Takeaways + Rapid Fire Questions