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High-impact interviews for those who love adventure and the outdoors. Host and journalist Shelby Stanger interviews world-class explorers, athletes, authors, scientists, health experts and entrepreneurs about how they’ve taken their own wild ideas and made them a reality, so you can too. Some of the wildest ideas can lead to the most rewarding adventures.
The Loving Without Boundaries show offers interviews, lessons and insights on the subjects of polyamory and ethical non-monogamy. Our mission is to create more awareness and acceptance of these lifestyle choices through education, communication and the respectful exchange of ideas. We seek to promote healthy relationships, tolerance and understanding – whether you are already living a life of ethical non-monogamy or are among those who are curious to know more. We love to create, share stori ...
Normalizing Alt Lifestyles// Sex Positive// Have the conversation with us Named in tribute for a character in the Kurt Vonnegut novel Breakfast of Champions. Broken-Tailed Dog's host Comedian/Actor Josh Accardo talks about his own Alternative Lifestyle as a traveling performer with other performers from all over the entertainment industry.
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Parkour and Embracing Identity with Sara Mudallal
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Sara Mudallal was 20 years old when she decided to try parkour. She also decided to start wearing a hijab as an expression of her Muslim identity. Over the years, plenty of people told her to stop practicing parkour because of her gender or her faith. But Sara has kept her head up, found success in the world of parkour, and inspired thousands of pe…
EPISODE 211: Interview with Rachel Allyn, PhD. Rachel Allyn, PhD has been a licensed holistic psychologist for almost 20 years specializing in mind-body medicine, relationships, and intimacy issues. She helps individuals and couples cope with their mood, life transitions, and all types of relationship challenges. As a certified yoga teacher, Dr. Al…
Faith Dickey is one of the greatest highliners in the world. In 2012, Faith broke the record for the longest free solo, that's highlining without a safety harness. Then in 2014, she became the first woman to cross a highline over 100 meters long. Connect with Faith: Instagram Faith's company, Elevate Outdoors Guiding Faith's TEDx Talk, Deciphering …
EPISODE 210: Interview with Dana Robert Hicks. Before retiring from the clergy, Dr. Dana Robert Hicks was a pastor, professor, and organizational consultant for over 30 years. He is an Amazon best-selling author and has contributed to many books and articles that revolve around the themes of culture and Christianity and organizational change. Follo…
Melissa Kegler is an elite open-water swimmer who specializes in cold water, long distance swims. She recently broke the U.S. national distance record for IISA’s Ice Mile event. Her goal goes beyond excelling in this extreme sport. Melissa is committed to fostering an inclusive community focusing on body positivity and self-love. Connect with Melis…
In the fall of 2022, the Oregon Symphony hired Deanna Tham as their new associate conductor. Deanna is incredibly talented and she's an expert at drawing out rich sounds from large orchestras. When she needs to let loose Deanna goes rock climbing. You might think that scaling rock faces has nothing to do with conducting an orchestra, but for Deanna…
EPISODE 209: Interview with Jessica Fern. Jessica Fern is a Psychotherapist, Coach, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Jessica is the author of Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma, and NonMonomgamy and The Polysecure Workbook: Healing Your Attachment and Creating Security in Loving Relationships. In her international private practice, Jessica w…
Nirvana Ortanez is a former pro park rider who was once sponsored by Salomon. She has been a change maker in the sport. Early on, Nirvana was one of the original members of Jet Pack 5000, a group of women who empowered other female snowboarders through film. More recently, Nirvana co-founded Soy Sauce Nation, a community for Asian snowboarders. Con…
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Culture and Ultra Running with Brandon Dugi
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Brandon Dugi is a competitive ultra runner who grew up in LeChee, Arizona, a small community in the Navajo nation. He runs several miles a day and competes in ultra races around the southwest. By becoming part of this larger running community, Brandon has made meaningful connections with other athletes and brands with the goal to celebrate and shar…
EPISODE 208: Interview with Chez Jennings. Chez Jennings is a co-founder of The Bonding Project, a research initiative and online community advocating for relationship diversity. She comes from the startup world where she’s helped early to late-stage companies scale teams. She’s a fan of nontraditional relationship styles and queer representation i…
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Veteran turned Everest Climber with Dom Mullins
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In May of 2022, a group of 11 climbers became the first all-Black expedition to summit Mount Everest. The team was called Full Circle Everest, and their climb was written about by journalists all over the world. Full Circle was made up of outdoor experts, climbers, teachers, skiers, and snowboarders. There was also one US Army veteran on the expedi…
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Exploring Tree Canopies with Nalini Nadkarni
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Nalini Nadkarni is an ecologist who helped revolutionize the study of forest canopies. In 1980, Nalini started using mountain climbing techniques to ascend to the treetops in the Costa Rican rainforest. When Nalini isn't traversing tree canopies, she's advocating for environmental conservation and education. Her goal is to reach a broad audience wi…
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Episode 207: Kathy Labriola Interview
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EPISODE 207: Interview with Kathy Labriola. Kathy Labriola is a nurse, counselor, and hypnotherapist in Berkeley, California. She has provided affordable mental health services to alternative communities for the past 30 years. She has been a card-carrying bisexual, polyamorist for 50 years. Kathy is author of "Love in Abundance: A Counselor's Advic…
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The Wisdom of Expeditions with Conrad Anker
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Conrad Anker is a legendary mountaineer and one of the most prolific explorers alive today. He has successfully ascended and completed dozens of major mountain expeditions, including summiting Mount Everest three times. In today’s episode, Conrad shares with us the wisdom gained along the way. Connect with Conrad: Website Instagram Resources: Liste…
Lisa Thompson has climbed 14 mountains in the last 14 years. She has reached the seven highest summits on each continent, scaled many mountains in the Himalayas, and in 2018 she became the second American woman to climb the treacherous K2 in Pakistan. Connect with Lisa: Website Alpine Athletics Instagram Purchase Lisa's new book, Finding Elevation …
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Episode 206: Alan and Angie Thomas Interview
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EPISODE 206: Interview with Alan and Angie Thomas. On March 2, 2017, at the age of 55, Alan Thomas stepped on his scale and it read 304 pounds. Literally, panic set in. It was the day after his 31st wedding anniversary, and 3 thoughts ran through his mind. First, he could not recall ever meeting a 65-year-old man that was more than 100 pounds overw…
In July of 2022, Greg Nance returned from an adventure of a lifetime. He ran across America, from New York to Washington State, in 84 days. For Greg, this cross country run wasn't just about checking the experience off his bucket list. Greg was running to raise funds for his youth mental health organization, Run Far Foundation. Connect with Greg: I…
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BONUS EPISODE with The Trail Ahead Podcast
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This week we have a BONUS EPISODE featuring The Trail Ahead podcast hosted by Faith E. Briggs and Addie Thompson. On the show, Addie and Faith bring together guests from all walks of life. They interview activists, artists, athletes, climate scientists and outdoor industry leaders to discuss representation and access to the outdoors. For this conve…
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BTD EP 300 Farewell with Corinne Fisher, Scarlett Jones, Ralph Sutton, Aliana Angel, Leevon Lux
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It's the end. To help the BTD end this story he brings on an assortment of guests that truly embody the soul of the shows evolution over the years. Enjoy.By Broken-Tailed Dog with Josh Accardo
2022 was a pretty amazing year for Wild Ideas Worth Living. We released fifty episodes this year and interviewed some pretty awe-inspiring guests. We learned so much about healing in nature, being present, the value in moving our bodies, and creating equal access to the great outdoors. We talked about food and plants and gear, about mountains and c…
Whether we’re hiking a favorite trail or mountain biking for the first time, one of the benefits of adventuring outside is that we get to move our bodies. Katy Bowman is a body movement specialist who has written several books, including the bestseller, Move Your DNA. For decades, Katy has studied the science behind how our bodies react to living a…
EPISODE 205: Interview with Dr. Joli Hamilton. Dr. Joli Hamilton is the relationship coach for couples who color outside the lines. She is a research psychologist, TEDx speaker, and AASECT certified sex educator. Jolis also the author of the best-selling book Project Relationship: The Entrepreneur's Action Plan for Passionate, Sustainable Love. She…
Meg Fisher is one of the greatest para cyclists in the world. Twenty years ago, Meg was in a car accident that changed her life. During her recovery, she fell in love with physical therapy and pursued it professionally. She also discovered cycling thanks to an energetic service dog. Meg excelled in the sport and quickly began competing, gaining spo…
EPISODE 204: Interview with Nate Hockstra. Nate Hockstra is an expert on helping men find a meaningful relationship without using any "pick up" or game playing. He has helped countless men find companionship and love for a lifetime. He is a former coach for Tony Robbins, over 10 years experience, and has over 10,000 of coaching experience. He resid…
Growing up in poverty with little access to outdoor adventure sports, Ryan Hudson never imagined he’d be snowboarding in big-time competitions and exploring the mountains of Alaska. Today, he’s taken expeditions with renowned athletes, starred in an adventure film, and he’s sponsored by brands like the North Face and Sierra Nevada. Ryan’s journey f…
Mauricio Artiñano, a former mission planning officer with the United Nations, has worked to bridge the gap between former combatants and civilians with a pretty wild idea - white-water rafting. Connect with Mauricio: Instagram Facebook Twitter Resources: Caguan Expeditions Episode sponsors: Danner Check out REI’s Fall 2022 Editor’s Choice Awards…
