Best Whitewater Kayaking Podcasts (2024)

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E55: Recovering from a Paddlesport Injury and Coming Back Mentally Stronger 35:03

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Own Your Shit Resource⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for the Romanticize Your Life 5 Day Challenge ---- Have you ever suffered from an injury and been worried about coming back to the sport feeling mentally and emotionally weak? I was nervous for that too when I tore my labrum whitewater kayaking and needed to take a 9 month break from the …

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Episode 432: Canadian Canoe Museum visit; Paddling in foreign countries; Free paddling in Hoboken 1:03:28

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Episode 432 ~ May 30, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Sean and Derek pay a visit to the new Canadian Canoe Museum Do you know the Right Of Way rules when it comes to paddling in a foreign country? If you are in New Jersey or heading there this summer, you may want to get in some free paddlingBy SR

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Ep #19 Emily Jackson on Making Your Own Way and Turning Challenges Into Opportunities 52:26

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Emily Jackson, a three-time world freestyle champion and marketing director at Jackson Kayak, shares what it was like growing up in a famous paddling family and how her unconventional childhood has shaped her approach to discomfort and goal setting. She describes her journey of overcoming the fear of disappointing others, particularly her father, a…

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E54: Learning to Kayak through Dance: with grace, femininity, and flow 28:34

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Own Your Shit Resource⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for the Romanticize Your Life 5 Day Challenge ---- On this episode, I explore the concept of dance as a tool for teaching and learning whitewater kayaking. Relaxation, fluidity, smoothness, loose hips, flexibility, athleticism... all things that have to do with BOTH dance and whitewater. …

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Episode 431: New Minnesota River speed record; Louisiana Swamp Base; Gen Z disconnect experiment 1:07:49

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Episode 431 ~ May 23, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics With the plan to lure more people outdoors, a couple of Scotts paddled their way down the Minnesota River to start a record they hope others will attempt to beat Louisiana Swamp Base is a great place for youth groups to go learn some life skills and paddling What happens when you take the phones and …

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Ep #18 Cindy Frost on Firefighting, Hiking the AT and How to Make Powerful Choices 45:37

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Handling discomfort in high pressure situations can be challenging, and Cindy Frost, a lieutenant in the Austin Fire Department and avid adventurer, shares insights on how to respond powerfully. We talk about parallels between firefighting and whitewater kayaking, her experience solo thru hiking the Appalachian Trail, and the lessons she learned ab…

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E53: Want to Live in a Van Down By the River? 30 tips for water lovers exploring van life 41:16

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Own Your Shit Resource⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for the Romanticize Your Life 5 Day Challenge ---- Have you ever considered van life? Whether you're already living in a van, want to liev in a van, want to road trip in a van, or want to car camp, check out this episode for a curated list of tips and tricks or female kayakers. I've lived…

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Episode 430: Thailand’s Andaman coast by kayak; 6 best fish finders for paddlecraft; Canadian Wildland Fire Info System 1:15:34

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Episode 430 ~ May 16, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics When one man had the choice of an 8 hour car ride from one end of Thailand to the other or paddle the coast, he chose the paddle If you want an edge on finding the fish, maybe you need to get yourself a fish finder 2023 had a lot of fires across Canada and there is a website that will show you curren…

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2024 Snowpack & Riverflow 1:04:27

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As snow is melting and running down rivers across the US, this episode talks with hydrologists at 5 regions of the National River Forecast Center to gain perspectives on how much snow and rain fell over the winter and how it will melt and what the rivers will look like this spring and summer. We focus on the Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, Califor…

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Ep #17 How to Defeat Your Fear and Develop Self-Control Through Yoga 54:10

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If you want to grow your confidence, defeat your imposter syndrome and stop your fear from controlling you, this episode is a must listen. My guest, yoga teacher Michael Johnson, has the exceptional ability to make the practice of yoga and the understanding of yoga philosophy relatable, light hearted, and relevant to navigating your discomfort zone…

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22. Huckin Huge with Cody Howard 2:24:26

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode I sit down with Cody Howard for a ride through the undulations of life. Join us as we discuss: learning to kayak in the backyard pool, living through a piece of history in Fallujah, unlocking whitewater runs in the elusive canyons of Arizona, witnessing the world record waterfall descent in a kayak, and that'…

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E52: Purifying Your Life: 3 tools for creating space for more adventure 32:15

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Own Your Shit Resource⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for the Romanticize Your Life 5 Day Challenge ---- Do you feel overwhelmed by your never ending list of "to-dos"? Adulting got you down? Having trouble finding time for what you WANT to do? Do you wish you could somehow magically create time and play outside more? I'VE GOT YOU! This episo…

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Episode 429: Arctic Cowboys update; Boundary Waters bear safety; Tweed Valley Canoe Trail 1:03:20

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Episode 429 ~ May 9, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics The Arctic Cowboys had their day in court to face charges stemming from their trip through the Northwest Passage and it did not go as expected The Boundary Waters has new rules in place for this paddling season when it comes to food and bear safety The Tweed Valley Canoe Trail is the first official ca…

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Ep #16 How Perspectives About the River and Anxiety Change With Age With Rush Sturges 40:51

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In this conversation, Rush Sturges, renowned kayaker, filmmaker, and musician, shares stories of facing fear and uncertainty in kayaking and filmmaking, and the risks he takes to pursue his passions. Rush opens up about turning to meditation to manage a recent uptick in anxiety he’s been experiencing, and we talk about how to manage stress on and o…

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E51: An Intentional River Runner's Meditation 23:07

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Own Your Shit Resource⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for the Romanticize Your Life 5 Day Challenge ---- Have you ever felt anticipatory or anxious on your way to the river (or whatever adventure)? I love listening to meditation music on my way to adventure as a way to ground and center and set intentions for my say. This podcast episode is …

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Episode 428: Kevin Callan talks about his first paddle of the season, upcoming clinics, and the suspension of important college programs 1:19:16

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Episode 428 ~ May 2, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Kevin Callan joins us to talk about his first paddle of the season and brook trout, presentations he will be doing at Frontenac Outfitters, and he also shares some of his thoughts on the recent suspension of some important environmental and ecological programs at Fleming College.…

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Dam Removal Updates & Trends 1:08:20

14d ago1:08:20

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Dams have been blocking rivers for decades. Is there a growing crack in the dam? This episode explores dam removal as an increasing trend. We talk with guests at the Chattooga River and Tugalo Dam, the Snake River and the Lower Snake River Dams, and the Klamath River and the active removal project there. And we look at the trends globally for dam c…

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Ep #15 Completing Ironmans and Not Underestimating Your Capabilities With Kristin Evans 50:36

15d ago50:36

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In this episode of the Discomfort Zone Podcast, Kristin Evans, a nurse practitioner and Ironman triathlete, shares how she differentiates between mental versus physical discomfort to navigate the challenges test the limits of her mind and body. Kristin emphasizes the value and satisfaction of finishing the race, whether it’s surrounded by a cheerin…

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E50: Southeastern Seasons of Paddling and Boat Styles 31:45

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Episode 427: 12 months of paddling; Recreational paddling safety concerns; Questioning record attempt reasons 1:13:17

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Episode 427 ~ April 25, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics After paddling at least once in each of the past 12 months, Sean has a couple things he would change during winter paddling There is a need to be very concerned with the amount of paddler accidents, rescues, and deaths around the world When someone wants to attempt a world record but throws a ’caus…

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Ep #14 Kayaking, Mental Health and the Importance Of Community With Adam Edwards 50:57

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In this episode, Adam Edwards, professional paddler and content creator, opens up about mental health, humanizing whitewater kayaking, and his journey from focus on the gnar to prioritizing relationships on the river. Adam talks about how kayaking, and the Instagram reels he creates using kayaking fails, helps him work through his social anxiety an…

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E49: Are Booty Beers Actually Effective at Preventing Swims? 26:02

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Episode 426: Minnesota River record attempt; Rafting age limit & fitness certificate; Frank Wolf and the Darien Gap 1:14:12

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Episode 426 ~ April 18, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics After setting a speed record on the Mississippi in 2023, Scott Miller has his eye set on the Minnesota River A motion to set and upper age limit on rafting and maybe require a fitness certificate for seniors in is front of the High Court in northern India Frank Wolf is paddling across the Darien Ga…

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10 Rivers for 2024 1:05:01

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Each year American Rivers publishes a list of 10 rivers that hold great opportunity for river quality improvements. This year, in addition to covering the full list with Amy Kober of American Rivers, we talk with local experts to include the ocean surfers at the Tijuana River estuary in California, the river lovers at the Duck River in Tennessee, a…

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Ep #13 How to Navigate Fear as a Family With Zenovia Stephens 47:41

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In this conversation, Zenovia Stephens, founder of Black Kids Adventures, shares her experiences and strategies for navigating the discomfort zone with her family. Zenovia shares how she creates supportive relationships, and boundaries with her family members to maintain personal space during moments of discomfort. She also highlights the significa…

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E48: Listen to this when you can't find anyone to adventure with! 26:33

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Episode 425: Guardian Revival; Paddle club plastic recycling; IRC supports Sport for Nature Framework 1:15:25

1M ago1:15:25

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Episode 425 ~ April 11, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Our Guardians, such as veterans and first responders need help once in a while too. Guardian Revival helps with that. A paddling club in British Columbia is helping with recycling plastics pulled from the ocean. The International Rafting Federation has thrown its support behind the Sport for Nature…

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Ep #12 Be Willing to Fail and Never Give up With Nick Troutman 47:29

2M ago47:29

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In this conversation, Nick Troutman, accomplished paddler and content creator, explores the distinction between fear and danger when assessing risk versus rewards on and off the water. Anna and Nick also explore how failing and making mistakes are key to experiencing growth and overcoming self-doubt at the highest levels of achievement and performa…

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E47: How to Adventure WITH Your Menstrual Cycle instead of AGAINST it. 32:25

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Own Your Shit Resource⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign Up for the 4 Day Free Training to Build Your Community Replays (Confidently Wild)⁠⁠⁠⁠ Available until May 1st, 2024⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---- Have you ever wondered if your menstrual cycle affects your athletic/adventure performance? Well I'm here to tell you it DOES. On today's episode I talk about …

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Episode 424: Sean’s March Paddle, Canoe for free, Waterbodies closed, Paddler Co-op, Paddling stench, and Enhanced games 1:11:58

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Episode 424 ~ April 4, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Sean got his March paddle in over the Easter weekend A chance to canoe for free on Earth Day A couple National Parks are keeping their waterbodies closed until March 2025 The Paddler Co-op needs help to keep access to the Madawaska River open Are we smelling something on canoe trips more and more? T…

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Part 2 The Emerald Mile...Is It Lost? 58:34

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SPONSORS Down River Equipment Instagram Facebook AED One Stop Shop discount landing page GUESTS John Amodio Facebook Linkedin: John Amodio Kevin Fedarko Instagram Facebook Vicki Ozaki Leonel Arguello Dave Van De Mark CONTRIBUTING HOST Samara Rosen RESOURCES Navigating Ecological Transformation: Resist–Accept–Direct as a Path to a New Resource Manag…

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Ep #11 The Power of Facing Reality and Focusing on Fundamentals with Reg Levesque (Dad) 50:53

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In this heartfelt conversation, Anna and her Dad discuss how losing his mother at the age of 10 shaped his view of problem solving, and how that was passed down to Anna as strategy for facing discomfort. They talk about the importance of focusing on fundamentals when breaking down problems, what it’s like to feel more vulnerable as you age, the pow…

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E46: You aren't late and you don't need to rush! 33:37

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Episode 423: A study on the benefits of outrigger canoeing; 8 best kayaks for dogs; More rafting and a longer season coming 1:12:57

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Episode 423 ~ March 28, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics A study is being done in Hawai’i on the benefits of outrigger canoeing on people with and without disabilities 8 of the best kayaks to look at if you are planning on taking your dog out on the water with you It looks like there is going to be a great rafting season in California and Oregon, on the …

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Ep #10 Staying Grounded and Thriving in Chaos 44:16

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In this episode, 14X Green Race Champion, Adriene Levknecht shares her strategies for thriving through chaos on and off the water, and how routines are key for her staying grounded. She shares how she preps for and overcomes fear in her paddling and racing, including her pre-Green Race rituals. Learn how stepping into her discomfort zone at an earl…

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E45: 30 Unwritten Social Rules in the Outdoor Community 48:09

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Own Your Shit Resource⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Sign Up for the 4 Day Free Training to Build Your Community (Confidently Wild)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----Have you ever done something outside and then realized that it was far from the norm? Do you sometimes miss social cues? Do you wish there was a handbook for "how to act" in the outdoor community? Wellllll h…

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Episode 422: Quiet Adventures Symposium Part 3; Cliff Jacobson, Camper Christina, Jerry Vandiver & Caitlin Evanson 1:32:40

2M ago1:32:40

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Episode 422 ~ March 21, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Part 3 of 3 from our interviews at the Quiet Adventures Symposium Cliff Jacobson chats about himself, books, paddling, and a few other things Camper Christina lets us know what she has been up to Jerry Vandiver and Caitlin Evanson chat about their latest album and perform a song from it…

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Part 1 The Emerald Mile, The Forest Behind the Story 53:27

2M ago53:27

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Kevin Fedarko’s book, the Emerald Mile, takes readers on the journey of the fastest ride through the Grand Canyon in a dory named the Emerald Mile. Fedarko’s book dives into the backstory of the dam, the characters, and even the record-breaking journey, and yet leaves one question remaining: what is the backstory of the dory’s namesake? In this 1st…

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Ep #9 How to Grow Your Zone of Stress Resilience with Sommerville Johnston 53:23

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Somerville, a licensed professional counselor and somatic experiencing practitioner, discusses how your nervous system works, and how you can grow your stress resiliency to face challenges. She shares strategies for getting comfortable with discomfort, and offers valuable advice on how to overcome perfectionism and self-judgment. Anna and Sommervil…

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Hammer Factor Episode 90 – ‘Charlie Walbridge and The Cheat River’ 1:44:03

2M ago1:44:03

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In this episode Charlie Walbridge joins us to discuss the now protected corridor along the Cheat River in West Virginia. From there Charlie takes us through his career in paddling and gives us some behind the scenes details about his accident reporting.By Whitewater – The Hammer Factor

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E44: Using Self Embrace to Improve Your Strength and Prevent Injuries 41:55

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Own Your Shit Resource⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Sign Up for the 4 Day Free Training to Build Your Community (Confidently Wild)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----Today's episode is all about giving yourself love, kindness and compassion through self embrace. Self Embrace is intentionally touching yourself and becoming aware of your own physical touch. I share more about …

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Episode 421: Quiet Adventures Symposium Part 2; Michael Gray Uncommon Adventures; Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary 1:06:14

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Episode 421 ~ March 14, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Part 2 of 3 from our interviews at the Quiet Adventures Symposium Michael Gray of Uncommon Adventures talks about paddling in Antarctica and a few other places Stephanie Gandulla joins us from the NOAA Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary to talk about paddling over sunken ships…

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Ep #8 How to Gamify Your Paddling for Performance and Longevity 48:01

3M ago48:01

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Clay Wright, a legend of the whitewater kayaking world who recently won Kayak Session Magazine’s Paddling Legend Award in 2023, shares strategies for keeping your passion for whitewater fresh, and your performance top-notch. You’ll also learn Clay’s journey growing up in a paddling family, and how being left behind on trips has shaped how he approa…

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21. Getting brown with Dave Fusilli 1:37:18

3M ago1:37:18

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Send us a Text Message. Whitewater kayaking doesn't get much more homegrown than the Demshitz. In this episode I sit down with one of the Demshitz founding fathers Dave Fusilli who proves that you can run the shit and not take yourself too seriously. Find out how Dave fulfilled his dream of living in a van down by the river and more. If you just cr…

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E43: The Secret to Satisfaction as an Outdoor Enthusiast: Becca's 4 Step Process 55:44

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the Own Your Shit Resource⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign Up for the 4 Day Free Training to Build Your Community (Confidently Wild)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----Are you constantly trying to improve, but never feeling satisfied? Do you feel self conscious, afraid, embarrassed, intimidated, maybe even ashamed in groups of people with more experience than you? Do you want to f…

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Episode 420: Quiet Adventures Symposium with Chicago Adventure Therapy and the Dragonflyers of Michigan 1:26:18

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Episode 420 ~ March 7, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Back at the Quiet Adventures Symposium We chat with Chicago Adventure Therapy to see where they are 5 years after our initial interview The Dragonflyers of Michigan are a group of dragonboaters out of Mason MichiganBy SR

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Atmospheric Rivers 101 51:14

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Atmospheric Rivers are bands of water vapor in the sky, sometimes a few thousand miles long, bringing winter moisture to the west coast of North America and delivering it all the way to the Rocky Mountains. The Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes flies research planes above these storms all winter tracking the details and forecasting the …

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Ep #3 Climbing Everest and Following the Beat of Your Own Drum with Philip Henderson 39:09

3M ago39:09

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In this episode of The Discomfort Zone podcast, Philip Henderson, the leader of the first all African American Everest expedition, and pioneer in promoting outdoor activities for underrepresented communities, shares his insights on embracing discomfort and overcoming fear and anxiety. We talk about the importance of making choices based on personal…

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Ep #4 Returning to Extreme Racing as a 50 yro Mom with Buffy Burge 48:23

3M ago48:23

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In this episode of The Discomfort Zone Podcast, Buffy Burge, a pioneer in Class V river running, talks about returning to extreme racing at the age of 50, after a 23 year hiatus, to race the Green with her teenage son. She shares why she feels that it’s important to be a strong role model for her sons in the realm of pursuing her own passions and f…

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