Extreme Adventurer fights with addiction “Once an addict, always an addict - that’s the problem.” - Gavan Hennigan

Gavan Hennigan, a remarkable adventurer and ultra-marathon runner, has a story of incredible transformation. From rowing across the vast Atlantic to successfully overcoming his battles with alcohol and drug addiction at the age of 21, Gavan's life was a testament to resilience and courage. However, the pandemic brought new challenges as he fell into the grip of online gambling - or what some call investing -, isolating himself for weeks and losing his hard-earned money. Now, after a long hiatus, Gavan is ready to embrace his identity as an adventurer and athlete once again, shedding light on the complexities of his journey in this interview. Read more about Gavan on ⁠⁠⁠worldexplorerscollective.com⁠⁠⁠ Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gavan_Hennigan or visit his Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/soulogav The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.worldexplorerscollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded.