From Addiction to 100 Miles: How He Rebuilt His Life | John Borden

What does it take to go from addiction, cocaine, and chasing validation to running nearly 100 miles? John Borden shares how he transformed his identity, rebuilt his life, and discovered what it really means to change. In this episode of **Little Wild Experiences**, Zhara York sits down with John Borden (JohnnieBe), author of *Your Mindset Is Your Reality*, entrepreneur, strength and endurance coach, ultramarathon runner, and Spartan Race podium finisher. John's story didn't begin with extraordinary athletic achievements. It began with drinking, gambling, cocaine, destructive habits, and constantly seeking approval from others. But as John reveals, addiction wasn't what he considered his deepest problem. *He was chasing something much more personal: self-worth.* In 2022, an experience with psilocybin became part of a profound personal turning point. John began questioning everything he believed about himself, the people he surrounded himself with, and the life he wanted to create. From addiction and chasing validation to running nearly 100 miles—how did John Borden completely transform his life? In this episode of **Little Wild Experiences**, Zhara York sits down with John Borden (JohnnieBe), author of *Your Mindset Is Your Reality*, entrepreneur, endurance coach, ultramarathon runner, and Spartan Race podium finisher. John spent years caught in drinking, gambling, cocaine, partying, and seeking approval from others. But beneath those behaviors was something deeper: a struggle with self-worth. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER • Why addiction wasn't John's deepest struggle • The difference between validation and self-worth • How small daily decisions create lasting transformation • Why personal growth sometimes means leaving friendships behind • Whether we discover ourselves or create ourselves • How John went from destructive habits to ultramarathon running • Why discipline matters more than motivation • How mindset, faith, and purpose influenced his new life EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 – Opening Teaser: Addiction Wasn't the Real Problem 01:07 – Meet John Borden 02:44 – John's Life Before His Transformation 04:20 – Chasing Validation and Self-Worth 08:31 – Why Addiction Wasn't the Real Problem 09:25 – The Experience That Changed His Life 15:17 – Rebuilding His Life Through Small Decisions 16:53 – The Cost of Changing Friendships 20:43 – When Your Past Becomes an Excuse 25:43 – Do We Discover or Create Ourselves? 27:10 – From Addiction to Ultramarathons 31:33 – The Power of One Step at a Time 40:08 – Are Our Limits Physical or Mental? 43:26 – Your Mindset Is Your Reality 45:14 – Love, Family, and Fatherhood 47:31 – Motivation vs. Discipline 51:12 – What John Would Tell His Younger Self JOIN THE CONVERSATION *Can people truly reinvent themselves, or will their past always be part of who they are?* Share your thoughts in the comments! If this conversation resonates with you, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with someone ready to change their life. CONNECT WITH JOHN BORDEN Website: https://www.getpsychedfitness.com/ Instagram:   / johnniebe   Facebook:   / jborden4   X: https://x.com/PsilocybinFit Book: Your Mindset Is Your Reality LITTLE WILD EXPERIENCES *Real Stories. Raw Truths. Life Lessons.* What experiences shape who we become? YouTube:    / @littlewilexperiences-jo6xi   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5kzB0A1... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Instagram:   / littlewildexperiences   Facebook:   / littlewildexperiences   All Links: https://linktr.ee/Littlewildexperiences CONNECT WITH ZHARA YORK Author: https://zharayorkauthor.com/ Real Estate: https://thehomestead.co/agent/zhara-y... Financial Services: https://znetconsulting.com/ Instagram:   / financesandrealty   TikTok:   / realtalkwithzhara   Facebook:   / zhara.york   LinkedIn:   / zhara-michelle-york-256b8b148   #LittleWildExperiences #JohnBorden #PersonalTransformation #AddictionRecovery #Mindset #Ultramarathon