A decade after Thomas Brown, author of 2012: A Bicycle Odyssey, lost his older brother, Marc, to suicide, he set out on a 7,000-mile bicycle odyssey across the United States—a six-month journey of healing, reflection, and purpose. In this deeply personal episode, host Sasha Graham talks with Thomas about what drove him to take on such an ambitious quest, how the ride reshaped his understanding of grief, and how sports—especially endurance sports—can help us process trauma and connect more deeply with ourselves and others.

Sports Fam, you can find 2012: A Bicycle Odyssey wherever you buy books, and if you visit Thomas’s website, RisePhoenix.org you will find all sorts of cool things like photos of the tour, along with a link to purchase. You can also see gorgeous current photos that Thomas has taken on his on instagram account @Tao_Of_Rant.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text 988 for free and confidential support, 24/7.

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