In this episode, I sit down with Matthew Dickson — a man who went from battling schizophrenia for years to fully recovering and then cycling across Canada twice. His story isn’t soft, polished, or “inspirational-quote cute.” It’s gritty, honest, and proof that you can rebuild your life even when the world tells you it’s impossible.

We talk about:

• How Matthew healed schizophrenia and reclaimed his life
• What pushed him to bike across an entire country again
• The moment he realised he wanted to help others through Mind Aid
• Actionable steps for anyone struggling with their mental health
• Why hope is a strategy, not a fantasy

Matthew’s work: Mind Aid

https://www.MindAid.ca

Here are the powerful books that helped shape his recovery and thinking — worth checking out:

The Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge — https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1101147112

The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle — https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1577311525

Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by Dr. David D. Burns — https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0380731762

Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl — https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0807014273

You Are Not Your Brain by Jeffrey M. Schwartz & Rebecca Gladding — https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0061996102

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt stuck, scared, or like their mind was working against them. Matthew’s journey is living proof that you can come back — stronger, clearer, and on your own terms.

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