⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions on mental health, depression, PTSD, and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional or a trusted resource for support.
Can a bike ride change your mental health? Emily Greaves thinks so—and she’s proving it every day.
In this episode, we sit down with Emily, a Trail Therapy Practitioner at Comrie Croft in Scotland, where she uses mountain biking as a tool for mental health support, resilience, and healing. From helping individuals struggling with anxiety and PTSD to leading her ‘Rise and Grind’ sunrise rides, Emily isreshaping how we see MTB—not just as a sport, but as a form of therapy.
We discuss:
🔹 How MTB can be a powerful tool for mentalwell-being
🔹 The impact of trail therapy onanxiety, PTSD, and depression
🔹 The role of community and connectionin healing
🔹 Why more women need to experience the mental health benefits of MTB
🔹 How YOU can use biking as a tool for stressrelief and self-care
Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just getting started, this episode will inspire you to look at the mental health side of MTB in a whole new way.
🎧 Listen now onSpotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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🚵♀️ If mountain biking has helped you through tough times, we’d love to hear your story—DM us or leave a comment!
Need Support?
📞 U.S.: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
📞 UK: 116 123 (Samaritans)
📞 Canada: 988 (Talk Suicide Canada)
📞 Australia: 13 11 14 (Lifeline Australia)
📞 International: Find a Helpline
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