Episode #334: The Healing Power of Conversations with Dr. Keith McNally

July 16, 2024
Cheryl Ilov

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:07:52 — 62.1MB)

Dr. Keith McNally is an educator, trainer, coach, creator, speaker, author, and organizer of the campaign and fundraiser called “Trail to Transformation: Hiking for Hope and Healing,” which is his way to make a big impact by engaging in a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail to help people who are, or have been, impacted by suicide.

Keith is the survivor of two suicide attempts, one in 2013 and another in 2021, as well as a major heart attack in 2022. He now connects with people all over the world to help them share their stories. His book is titled “Walking the Path: A Leader’s Journey,” which follows the path of a young man as he transforms himself into a leader. He is also the host of five podcasts including The Question Guy podcast, Coach’s Corner, The Envision Speakers Series, Your Suicide Stories, and Conversations.

Keith shares his story of how his life imploded after losing his job in 2022, causing loss of self-worth, his identity, and creating significant financial stress, leading him down a path of hopelessness and self-destruction. He also describes how he managed to recover by having important conversations with others as well as sharing each other’s stories. This experience led him to launch his podcasts, sharing the healing power of having impactful conversations with people all over the world.

Keith also describes how the asthma he was diagnosed with as a child prompted him to heal from it by walking, then running, then bulking himself up with weights and a high protein diet which he followed until that practice lead to a heart attack in 2022. That was a huge wake up call to listen to his body and change his path to health and fitness which was tailored to his personal needs and goals.

Download this poignant and uplifting episode to hear Keith’s story along with his positive message of hope and healing through the power of conversations.