{"podcast":{"title":"The Stable Cyclist","slug":"the-stable-cyclist-6744207","podcast_index_feed_id":6744207,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/thestablecyclist/feed.xml","website_url":"https://thestablecyclist.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17732886/Screenshot_2024-01-03_at_90646_PM_ev6jpc.png","author":"John Peter","episode_count":100,"summary":"The Stable Cyclist is a place where we gather to talk about bikes (mostly MTB), mentality and Mental Health. Come with as the host JP, invites you in to conversations with people he’s met over the years. We won’t have stories about how to train or how to win a bike race here. Instead we’ll hear about what goes on in these athlete’s minds and sometimes we’ll even dive into the deep end of the pool and talk about mental health","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T14:17:40.921847+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stable-cyclist-6744207"},"episode":{"title":"Owen Vermeulen’s Story of Addiction & Recovery: Cycling Saved My Life","slug":"owen-vermeulen-s-story-of-addiction-recovery-cycling-saved-my-life","published_at":"2026-06-12T18:34:06+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stable-cyclist-6744207/owen-vermeulen-s-story-of-addiction-recovery-cycling-saved-my-life","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stable-cyclist-6744207","url":"https://thestablecyclist.podbean.com/e/cycling-saved-my-life-owen-vermeulen-s-story-of-addiction-recovery/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ge5a3bf7zbc5tvar/Owen_Vermeullen_Video98rqw.mp3","summary":"Owen's Foundation: www.kindhousefoundation.com Sink or Swim Documentary Info: https://www.stirlandraemediahaus.com/Films/Sink-Or-Swim Owen Vermeulen’s story is one of the most powerful conversations we’ve had on the podcast. From heroin addiction, homelessness, and years of relapse to racing some of the biggest gravel events in the world, Owen shares how cycling became the tool that helped him rebuild his life. In this episode we dive into his early years in skateboarding, addiction struggles in Vancouver, recovery, discovering bike racing, and how the cycling community gave him purpose, accountability, and hope. We also talk about the upcoming documentary Sink or Swim, Owen’s experience racing events like Unbound XL and Transcordilleras, and how gravel cycling opened the door to healing, adventure, and a completely new future. This episode is about far more than bikes — it’s about recovery, mental health, suffering, resilience, and the power of finding something worth fighting for. If you’d like to ask JP a question for an upcoming Ask JP Anything episode, send him a DM on instagram @thestablecyclist or send an email to thestablecyclist@gmail.com The companies supporting JP and this channel: Maplelag Resort - https://www.maplelag.com/ Ignition Coach Co. - https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/ Gulo Composites - https://gulocomposites.com/ Flow Formulas - https://flowformulas.com/discount/JOHNPETER15 Owl City Cycles - https://www.owlcitycycles.com The Black Bibs - https://theblackbibs.com/ Some of the above are affiliate links, but all are personally vetted and recommended Mental Health Advocacy - Go4Graham - https://www.go4graham.org/ Resources: 988 Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/ International Bipolar Foundation: https://ibpf.org/ National Association for Mental Illness…","meta_description":"Owen's Foundation: www.kindhousefoundation.com Sink or Swim Documentary Info: https://www.stirlandraemediahaus.com/Films/Sink-Or-Swim Owen Vermeulen’s sto…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5621,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-stable-cyclist-6744207/episodes/owen-vermeulen-s-story-of-addiction-recovery-cycling-saved-my-life/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-stable-cyclist-6744207/owen-vermeulen-s-story-of-addiction-recovery-cycling-saved-my-life.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}