Marshall Exler | Turning Heartbreak Into Hope #39
Marshall Exler, known to many as Big Papi, turned his grief into a mission. After losing his wife Faye to a rare cancer, he dedicated himself to keeping her memory alive, walking 100,000 steps in 24 hours, raising awareness for sarcoma, and using his platform to spark conversation. In this episode, we talk heartbreak, resilience, viral content, and why giving back is now a part of who he is. The tears, the fight, the purpose. Enjoy, gang!This episode is supported by Kooth. A free, safe, and confidential mental health service for young people across the UK.Building mental resilience takes time, dedication and patience, just like physical fitness. Kooth’s latest campaign, Your Move, explores how you can take care of your mental wellbeing, build healthier habits and prioritise your self-care.If you’re looking for support or want to learn more about how to take care of your wellbeing, visit explore.kooth.com/your-move to sign up for FREE today.Stay connected and follow Kooth on social media for the latest updates, tips, and resources:https://www.instagram.com/kooth_uk/https://www.tiktok.com/@kooth_ukhttps://www.youtube.com/@kooth_uk/videoshttps://open.spotify.com/user/1zru7dtfgafcqv74olw0dhqx0?si=8b5d43085adf44d0🛑 Subscribe For MORE Content - https://www.youtube.com/c/Stillryanhttps://sarcoma.org.uk/Marshall's Socials:https://www.instagram.com/marshallexler/https://www.tiktok.com/@marshallexlerhttps://www.youtube.com/@MarshallExler----------------------------------------------------------------------Find Ryan• Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stillryan1• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stillryan1• Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/stillryanJOIN THE STILLGANG!!StillTalkingShow Socialshttps://www.instagram.com/stilltalkingshowhttps://www.tiktok.com/@stilltalkingshow----------------------------------------------------------------------Be More Like Yourself Because There's No One Else Like It!Chapters:00:00 Intro to Podcast and Kooth01:54 Meeting his Wife06:18 His Wife Faye Dying17:36 Favourite Moments with His Wife19:43 Getting Married24:25 What He Meant to His Wife29:39 Becoming an Ambassador for Sarcoma UK30:58 100k for Faye32:42 Next Challenge34:00 Documenting His Life35:30 Marshall’s Mental Health45:25 Dealing with Grief48:46 Dealing with Mental Health