Episode Details

In this episode of 9–5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Troy Haslinger—TEDx speaker, medical sales professional, ultra-marathon runner, charity founder, and author of Beautifully Dysfunctional.

Troy takes us back to a life-changing day in April 2011, when he learned that his dream job was slipping away and that his sister Holly had been diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer. He shares how the years that followed brought addiction, loss, mental health struggles, a near-death experience, professional setbacks, and a difficult journey toward understanding himself.

We discuss resilience, failure, relationships, running, and the courage it takes to speak honestly about life’s hardest experiences.

At the heart of Troy’s story is a message for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed, ashamed, or alone in their struggles: you are not alone.

Learn more about Troy and his memoir, Beautifully Dysfunctional, at authortroyhaslinger.com.