#16: ADVENTURE BLUES

In this episode, Ben takes you behind the scenes of his biggest gravel challenge to date — the Traka 360 in Girona — and gets real about the mental highs, brutal mindset dips, and the sneaky weight of post-adventure blues that can hit after the finish line.

You'll hear:

• What 18 hours and 15 minutes on the bike really does to your mind

• Why your lowest moments often have nothing to do with fitness

• How to talk yourself out of the “I can’t do this” trap

• What post-adventure blues are — and why they’re totally normal

• A powerful method called the After-Action Review to help you learn, grow, and level up for next time

Whether you’re chasing your own big challenge or just trying to stay resilient in everyday life, this episode is your reminder that you’re not soft, you’re human. And building emotional resilience is as much a part of the adventure as the summit.

🎯 “It takes no effort to fall further into the trench. It only takes a little to climb out. But you’ve got to know how to talk to yourself.”