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Staggered StanceStaggered StanceThe Intentionality of Creating and Conserving MemoriesIn an ever-changing world filled with fast-paced "solutions" and curated content, I have found peace in finding things in this world that I can control. One of those things is the way I create and conserve memories. In this episode, I go through HOW I choose to create and conserve memories and WHY I choose to do so, because at the end of the day, all we will have is memories.Personal YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@alexwynn.o?si=JlRBNPQpTYPJHSSuInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/YouTube: https://youtube.com...2025-01-1523 minStaggered StanceStaggered Stance10 Things I DIDN'T Buy In 2024 and WON'T Buy In 2025Here are 10 things that I didn't buy in 2024, and will continue to not buy in 2025. Let's all strive for more money and environmentally conscious living this year!Videos mentioned:World Championships: https://youtu.be/AKqDlen8WqY?si=VRfxY0KLLQX8D5ruLifestyle Vlog: https://youtu.be/hgiFZCBXCDA?si=Awwe2SK6wjWN7ol_Low Buy Year: https://youtu.be/jDlPlKoiYIM?si=RyOVVoSpEuS_8cm2Personal YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@alexwynn.o?si=JlRBNPQpTYPJHSSuInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/YouTube: https://youtube...2025-01-1212 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceMy Low-Buy Year Goals for 20252025 is the year of taking a step back and taking action toward our morals and goals. I have established a set of rules for the year of 2025 when it comes to consumption in the hopes that I a: save money, and b: have a smaller environmental impact. Hope you enjoy, and maybe you can take a few things from here that you can incorporate into your life as well!2025-01-0217 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceMy 2024 Recap + My Goals for 20252024 was definitely something! From paddling, to work, to self-care. I learned and experienced a lot this year and has allowed me to start 2025 with fresh eyes and a new outlook on life. Here's to 2024 and here's to a new beginning: 2025!Personal YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@alexwynn.o?si=JlRBNPQpTYPJHSSuInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=fflsTvYNkaYNOGDD2024-12-1941 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceMy Experience at My First Ever ICF World Championships!I participated in my first-ever ICF World Championships in Sarasota, Florida. In this episode, I give you all the details! I talk about the before, during, and after. Enjoy!Personal YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@alexwynn.o?si=JlRBNPQpTYPJHSSuInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=fflsTvYNkaYNOGDD2024-12-0535 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceReduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Why It Is Important to Follow Them in THAT OrderA lot of people only think about recycling while reducing and reusing are pushed to the side. Well I am here to talk about why it is important to actively use all three R's and why their order matters!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=fflsTvYNkaYNOGDD2024-10-2819 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceThe Positives & Negatives of Social Media + How We Can Become Better Media Consumers Social media is here to stay, and while it has opened many doors for business opportunities and learning about the world, it also has a dark side that we should be aware of. And through understanding its negative aspects, we can learn how to become conscious and responsible media consumers.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=fflsTvYNkaYNOGDD2024-09-2533 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceHow Being a Paddler Opened up My World ViewSUP isn't just putting a blade to water, it's about life experiences and learning about the world. In this episode, I talk about how being a paddler has opened up my worldview. From experiencing different cultures to environmental sustainability, the influence paddling can have on you is infinite.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=fflsTvYNkaYNOGDD2024-09-1912 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceA Life Update: Learning to Distribute My Mental and Physical EnergyLife has been a little wonky lately and I have recently finally learned why! Join me as I talk about life transitions, balancing life/work balance, and understanding how to redistribute my mental and physical energy.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=fflsTvYNkaYNOGDD2024-09-1321 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceHow Growing up In Mexico Influenced Us With OleaGrowing up in Mexico isn't exactly the norm for many people. So in this episode, Olea and I talk about our experience growing up in Mexico and how it has influenced us.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=fflsTvYNkaYNOGDD2024-09-0641 minStaggered StanceStaggered Stance19 Lessons I've Learned at 19To celebrate my 19th birthday I go through a list of 19 things that I've learned in my 19 years of existence... yay! 🥳Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=fflsTvYNkaYNOGDD2024-08-1428 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceThe Underconsumption-Core Trend and Why I Think It’s StupidLet's sit down and talk about a chronically online topic: ✨Underconsumption-core✨ In this episode I give you the history of underconsumption-core, what it is, and why I personally think it's stupid. I also talk about my life experiences in the world of conscious consumerism and how you can too!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=fflsTvYNkaYNOGDD2024-08-0123 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceMy First Thoughts of the New SIC Maui RST (Spoiler: It’s Awesome)The new 2024 SIC Maui RST is finally in Mexico and I had the pleasure of being among the first people to receive one! In this episode, I go through everything on my mind about the new board and my first thoughts and opinions.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=fflsTvYNkaYNOGDD2024-07-2513 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceMy 2024 Mid-Year ReviewIt's officially July, so join me while I talk about what I've learned and done in the past 6 months.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=fflsTvYNkaYNOGDD2024-07-1626 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceHow I Practice Self-Care as a SUP AthleteMy physical and mental well-being not only is important to me, but directly affects my paddling depending on how well I take care of them. That is why I am constantly practicing self-care in both the physical and mental parts of my life. So today I have decided to share with you my practice, in hopes that I can inspire people to do the same.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=fflsTvYNkaYNOGDD2024-07-085h 39Staggered StanceStaggered StanceWhy Experience Matters & How I Developed My SkillsNo one tries something for the first time and immediately becomes a professional, especially in sports. In this episode, I talk about why experience matters and how I have developed my technique in the 8 years I've been paddling.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=fflsTvYNkaYNOGDD2024-06-2716 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceLearning From Failure & Overcoming PerfectionismSometimes the pressure gets to us, and we often feel like we are the only ones it happens to. So I am here to share my experiences and share ways I have overcome the need to be perfect in the world of Stand Up Paddleboard Racing.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=fflsTvYNkaYNOGDD2024-06-1325 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceThings I've Learned as an Ex-Academic Overachiever & PerfectionistHaving structure and academic achievement seems like the end-all-be-all until you graduate. It's taken me a year of my life to learn who I am and how I work outside the world of school structure and academic validation. And I am here to share it so that others know that they are not alone.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=fflsTvYNkaYNOGDD2024-06-0614 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceThe Joys of Paddling, Appreciating the Small ThingsSometimes life is tough, and when that time comes, it is important to find joy in the little mundane things or small achievements that we otherwise would overlook if we never sat down and thought about them. So in this episode, I go through the Little Joys of Paddling as well as skills we have developed as paddlers AND your guys' answers to the question "What part of paddling brings you joy?"Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=fflsTvYNkaYNOGDD2024-06-0527 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceI Went to Italy and This Is What I LearnedI went to Italy! And I want to share everything I learned. From traveling to foreign countries to how to live my day-to-day life, I am here to rant about my experience.Watch the YouTube video I made! https://youtu.be/Z3LEpIRM84wInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=fflsTvYNkaYNOGDD2024-05-3019 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceI Got a Genetics Test and the Results Surprised MeI got a test to see how my body reacts to exercise and nutrition. And while some things made sense, other things surprised me (both good and bad). In this episode, I dive into my results so that people can see what this test studies and whether or not it would be good to take it themselves!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=fflsTvYNkaYNOGDD2024-05-2329 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceNuestra Experiencia en Los Juegos Nacionales CONADE (Con la Invitada Dani)Mi primer episodio en español! En este episodio Dani y yo hablamos sobre nuestra experiencia en los Juegos Nacionales CONADE. Un evento en donde hemos participado por los últimos 3 años. Hablamos sobre nuestra experiencia, estrategias, y también un poco de chisme.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=fflsTvYNkaYNOGDD2024-05-0858 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceWhy Do We Feel the Need to Post Everything on Social Media?In this day and age, posting on social media has become the new "cool" thing to do. And while posting on social media is important for my personal brand, I am also very aware of the negative side of these popular platforms. In this week's episode, I talk about the toxic culture around social media, the need for social currency, and the desensitization of our most cherished memories due to everything being at our fingertips.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=fflsTvYNkaYNOGDD2024-05-0131 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceFrom an Extracurricular to a Committed Sport: How I Started PaddlingWhat started as an extracurricular has now become a large part of my life, going to international races and competing at a national level. In this episode, I go through the first few years of my paddling journey and how it has gotten me to where I am today.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=fflsTvYNkaYNOGDD2024-04-2420 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceIs Identity Really a Good Thing?Identity is important as it guides us through life and gives us a sense of uniqueness and drive. But is identity also indirectly limiting our opinions and opportunities? In this episode I talk about Identity: the good, the bad, and both at the same time, in hopes to increase the possibilities that we as individuals can see the world and ourselves.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=fflsTvYNkaYNOGDD2024-04-1723 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceSUP is Changing, Lets Talk About itAs SUP grows and develops, it is changing. Paddling has changed so much in the past few years and even decades. So today I sat down and decided to talk about these changes and how it has influenced the sport as we know it today.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=fflsTvYNkaYNOGDD2024-04-1223 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceTransitioning into Adulthood (What am I doing?)In this episode, I go through my concerns, challenges, and experiences graduating high school, turning 18, and being thrown into the world of adulting, where all of a sudden, every possibility can be a reality and every decision can determine your future. I talk about the struggles I've experienced due to the lack of daily structure, and the mental challenges of the expectancy of maturity while still experiencing the "immaturity" of my teenage years.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=fflsTvYNkaYNOGDD2024-04-0325 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceInterview with SupDoc: Paddling in Mexico with the Wave Warriors SUP AcademyMy first-ever interview on the podcast! This week I welcome Dan Miller, aka SupDoc, to talk about his 6-week retreat he hosted here in Mexico leading up to the ProSayulita SUP Open. We go over everything from getting Christian Anderson on board all the way to Doc's hope for the program for 2025. As well as some fun stories thrown in!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=fflsTvYNkaYNOGDD2024-03-2737 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceThe Need to be Productive Killed my ProductivityI learned a lot about myself this past week, and I want to talk about it! Learning to be ok with being less productive is hard, but through an epiphany I just had, it doesn’t seem that bad.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=fflsTvYNkaYNOGDD2024-03-2214 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceCommitting our Lives to our BelongingsWhy buy something and not use it until it no longer works? Why contribute to the production of an item when you only plan on using it once? I learned an important lesson about the importance of being aware of the environmental impacts of the items we own, and the lack of accountability we face when letting these items go. If we aren't aware of these topics, what will become of the world when we never put them into action?Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=fflsTvYNkaYNOGDD2024-03-2018 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceBecoming a Mexican - It's Happening!!The conversation around me becoming a Mexican has been a thing for several years, and now it's becoming a reality!! Let me take you through a whirlwind of emotions and challenges I've experienced in the past few months just to be able to finally call myself a Mexican and represent Mexico in the International SUP field.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=fflsTvYNkaYNOGDD2024-03-1339 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceMy Experience at the ProSayulita SUP OpenLast week was the ProSayulita Sup Open! Join me as I talk about my experience as well as what I learned during the event.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@alexwynn.o?si=Bmv3qR_M4jvgRyhw2024-03-0520 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceMy January RecapA lot of things happened this month in Alex's World, so in this episode, I go over what I learned, some achievements, and future goals. I also talk about a productive way to track your progress weekly, monthly, and yearly so that you can reach your goals. I also got a Kindle! (I talk a lot about it this ep).Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@alexwynn.o?si=Bmv3qR_M4jvgRyhw2024-02-0116 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceDealing with InsecurityIn 2022 I went through what I considered my "worst mental health era." And with that, I learned a lot about myself, my mental health, and how to overcome these obstacles. Join me in this week's episode as part 1 of a 2-part series where I go into depth on how I dealt with insecurity and how becoming a more confident person can improve all aspects of your life.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@alexwynn.o?si=Bmv3qR_M4jvgRyhw2024-01-2717 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceThe Importance of Building your own Personal BrandA lot of times we underestimate the importance of creating your personal brand through social media and in person. In this episode, I go into depth on how I successfully promote myself on social media and how it translates into the real world. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=Gbn88sopN1mosMRb2024-01-1815 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceBeing a Gringa in MexicoAs an American growing up in Mexico, I've experienced a childhood and life outside the conventional American childhood. Spend a few minutes with me while I go into depth about what it was like growing up in Mexico. The pros, cons, and how it helps me in the paddling world.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@staggeredstance?si=Gbn88sopN1mosMRb2024-01-1219 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceEvaluating our Paddling Resolutions Through Atomic HabitsWith the New Year, we've set goals and achievements for ourselves, yet we rarely ever achieve them. In this episode, we go through what is talked about in the book Atomic Habits by James Clear, and we ask ourselves 5 questions to determine whether or not we are set up to reach our goals. As well as an in-depth conversation on what it takes to implement a system to achieve our resolutions.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@alexwynn.o?si=Bmv3qR_M4jvgRyhw2024-01-0317 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceHow a Chronic Injury Changed My LifeFor a year and a half, I've dealt with a knee injury that has changed me as a person and as an athlete. In this episode I deep dive into the timeline and how it affects me now.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@alexwynn.o?si=Bmv3qR_M4jvgRyhw2023-12-2719 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceDon't Start in 2024, Start Now.The New Year is full of new goals and a hopeful mindset, yet we somehow only manage to commit to our goals for 1-2 weeks until we fall back into our old habits. Today I talk about how to start building up in 2023 so that when 2024 starts, you can successfully achieve your resolutions.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@alexwynn.o?si=Bmv3qR_M4jvgRyhw2023-12-1911 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceEquipment Tour: My FavsHave you ever wondered what it takes to maintain a competitive Stand Up Paddle Boarder? Watch this episode and see my favorite equipment, clothing, supplements, and filming equipment.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@alexwynn.o?si=Bmv3qR_M4jvgRyhw2023-12-1910 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceThe Unimportance of Material BelongingsAlthough I've considered myself a minimalist for over a year now, traveling Europe has made me realize the importance of prioritizing the material objects we own. In this episode, I talk about my realization as well as give tips on how to prioritize spending and how to let go of items you've kept for longer than you should have.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.o_sup/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@alexwynn.o?si=Bmv3qR_M4jvgRyhw2023-12-1915 minStaggered StanceStaggered StanceTrailer Episode: Welcome to My Podcast!Welcome!2023-12-1103 minX-Health.show - meet the future of healthcareX-Health.show - meet the future of healthcareTurning Personal Struggle into Innovation, Managing Diabetes and Navigating the Healthcare Startup Ecosystem: Vera & Alex Ostrowski, GlucoplayWhat would you do if you learned that your little child has diabetes type 1, read: incurable? My guests decided to create an app to support both their child and all the children with diabetes type 1.They tell us about:symptoms of Diabetes 1 in childrendramatic beginings of the illnessmanaging diabetes for beginnerscreating an app for managing diabetes in childrenbuilding business in Swiss Startup EnvironmentVera and Alex Ostrovsky are ordinary parents of three who turned their youngest child's Type 1 diabetes diagnosis into an opportunity to enhance the quality of life for others facing the same struggle.2023-07-0432 min