Turia Pitt | Happiness And Overcoming Adversity

Turia Pitt says her story is forever divided into two parts: before the fire, and after the fire. In 2011, at the age of 24, her life was turned upside down. While competing in a 100km ultra marathon in the Australian outback, she encountered an out of control grass fire. Trapped by the blaze, she suffered full thickness burns to 65% of her body. She was choppered out of the remote desert barely alive and wasn’t expected to survive. She lost seven of her fingers, spent over six months in hospital, underwent over 200 operations and spent two years in recovery. Against overwhelming odds, she defied every expectation placed on her and rebuilt her life.   Over the years, she has written multiple books, been honoured with multiple awards, mentored thousands of people to achieve their greatest goals through her online programs and joined one of her personal heroes, Tony Robbins, as a headline speaker at the 2018 National Achievers Congress. Her fourth book has just launched. It’s called Happy (and other ridiculous aspirations) and in it she explores something we’re all seeking: Happiness. Turia dives into this idea, and also interviews high-profile athletes, comedians, scientists and world experts to explore how everything from money to our relationships has an impact on how happy we can be. In today’s conversation we talk about: Her new book Happy (and other ridiculous aspirations) What happened on September 2 2011 when you were competing in an ultramarathon through Western Australia's Kimberley region. Gratitude, Savouring and Anticipation and what this means. The importance of a good morning routine. Turia’s thoughts on kindness. How she got from self-hatred and loathing to self-love and happiness. Why your past doesn’t define your future. The relationship between money and happiness. How to tackle those days where you’re feeling flat. How becoming a mother changed her outlook on life and impacted her happiness. Purchase Happy (and other ridiculous aspirations) here. Find out more about Turia Pitt at turiapitt.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.