Episode 17: Pedaling Past Perfection

About This Episode:

In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford sits down with former pro cyclist Brad Huff to explore how cycling became a lifeline for his mental fitness. Brad opens up about the pressures of perfectionism and how the simple act of getting on the bike helped him break free from toxic expectations. Together, they discuss the healing power of consistency over intensity, and how showing up, even imperfectly, is often the most courageous step.

Connect with Brad:

• ​Instagram: @huffyusa
• ​Project Dudeman’s Instagram: @projectdudeman
• ​Project Dudeman’s Website: www.tulsatough.com/project-dudeman

Show Notes:

• ​(0:00) - Introducing Brad Huff
• ​(3:29) - Cat 5 To Cat 2 To Sports Anorexia
• ​(5:50) - The Guy Who Ate Brad Huff
• ​(6:59) - Bad News Bears: The Duo
• ​(8:40) - Farm Kid Work Ethic
• ​(9:29) - Eating Disorders And Body Dysmorphia
• ​(11:33) - Coping With ADHD
• ​(12:53) - Cycling: A Joyful, Clarifying And Stabilizing Escape
• ​(16:31) - MeSearch
• ​(17:54) - Did You Run Today?
• ​(20:16) - Move Your Mood
• ​(22:28) - The Two Curves In Your Life
• ​(23:57) - Replacing Voids With Other Vices
• ​(26:12) - Tulsa Tough
• ​(30:15) - Project Dudeman And The Divas
• ​(31:47) - The 5 Fs
• ​(34:19) - We All Put Our Spandex On The Same Way
• ​(37:07) - Tulsa, The Newest Blue Zone?
• ​(39:22) - The Darryl And Julie Christner Family Foundation

About Your Host:

Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!

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