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52 Adventures in 52 Weeks: The Mirror Moment That Stopped Chasing Milestones and Started Truly Living

Author
Blaise Depallens
Published
Wed 27 Aug 2025
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Hey Adventurers,

In this deeply moving episode of The Adventure Reignition Podcast, I sit down with Jeremy George—entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and bucket list adventurer—for one of the most exciting and inspiring conversations I've ever hosted.

Jeremy takes us inside the reality of “having it all” on paper, yet feeling utterly empty. From suicidal ideation to rediscovering joy through a radical project—completing 52 bucket list goals in 52 weeks—Jeremy shares how he turned despair into purpose, and why failure, fear, and community became his lifelines.

Together, we explore:

  • The exact moment he looked in the mirror and didn’t recognize himself anymore.
  • How hitting every “success milestone” left him emptier than ever.
  • The life-or-death wake-up call when his mom nearly passed away during surgery.
  • Why he launched his “What A Year” project—52 goals in 52 weeks—and how it saved his life.
  • The truth about failure, fear, and why trying matters more than achieving.
  • How to create a bucket list that reflects who you truly are (not what others expect).

✨ Favorite Quote:

“A true bucket list is the most authentic reflection of who you really are—and that’s the person I wanted to see in the mirror.”

💡 What You’ll Learn:

  • How to recognize when external success is masking internal emptiness.
  • A step-by-step method to reconnect with your purpose before you hit rock bottom.
  • Why celebrating failure is the key to building joy and resilience.
  • How to write a bucket list that ignites your soul with both big and small adventures.
  • The role of community and accountability in chasing meaningful goals.

🔥 This Episode Is For You If:

  • You’ve “made it” on paper but feel lost or unfulfilled inside.
  • You’ve ever looked in the mirror and wondered, “Who have I become?”
  • You’re stuck chasing external validation instead of authentic goals.
  • You’re craving an adventure that makes you feel truly alive again.

📍 Where to Find Jeremy:

🤝 Want to Go Deeper?
If you’re a multi-passionate creator or adventurer who’s been ghosting your own voice, I’m opening spots for my 1:1 coaching program. Together we’ll design a brand and content strategy rooted in your truth—not trends. DM me “POD” on Instagram to see if we’re a fit.

🙌 Subscribe & Review:
If Jeremy’s story spoke to you, please subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support helps us inspire more adventurers, creators, and seekers around the world.

Final Thought:
You don’t have to wait for rock bottom to reconnect with your purpose. This episode is your invitation to stop chasing someone else’s milestones and start living your own adventure—one step, one bucket list goal, one authentic choice at a time.

Where to find your host online :

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaisedepallens/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blaisedepallens/
Website: blaisedepallens.com

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