Finding Peace: Jeff Rasley's Approach to Mental Wellness

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This week, the fascinating Jeff Rasley joins your hosts, Dirty Skittles and G-Rex. Dive into this chaotic yet insightful circus as Jeff shares his journey from the legal world to adventurous escapades. Jeff, hailing from Indianapolis, takes us through his career as a lawyer, the challenges, and the moral dilemmas he faced, including defending complex criminal cases. He opens up about his struggle with depression and how exercise and adventure became his tools for mental wellness.
Discover the turning points in Jeff's life, such as his midlife crisis that led him to trek the Mount Everest Base Camp and how this adventure fueled his passion for travel and philanthropy. Learn about his hitchhiking adventures, including a narrow escape from a cult, and how these experiences shaped his perspective on life. Jeff also shares his thoughts on humility, the importance of giving back, and how he continues to make a difference through various foundations. He reflects on how these experiences have strengthened his relationship with his wife and family.
Join us for an episode filled with gripping stories, life lessons, and a deep dive into what keeps Jeff going. Take advantage of this inspiring conversation!
About Jeff Rasley:

- Jeff Rasley is a lawyer.
- Author of fourteen books and over 90 articles in academic and mainstream periodicals.
- Award-winning photographer with published pictures from the Himalayas, Caribbean, and Pacific islands.
- Founder and president of the Basa Village Foundation.
- President of the Scientech Foundation of Indiana.
- US liaison for Nepal-based Adventure GeoTreks.
- Partner in Midsummer Books.
- Director of the Indianapolis Peace and Justice Center.
- Co-founder of the Jeff & Alicia Rasley Internship Program for ACLU of Indiana.
- Visit his website at jeffreyrasley.com
Connect with Jeff:

- Twitter
- Instagram
- Facebook
- YouTube
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