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The BrainStoke PodcastEP.67 - Embracing Failure and Authentic Intelligence - Jason Carter "Chunky Golfer"Send us a textYou may call him Jason, you may know him as Chunky Golfer, another description would be "authentic to the bone." Jason "Chunky," talks about his young basketball career being one of the best players in the country in junior high and high school; he speaks on his anxieties that he battled with throughout his basketball career. He speaks on his own desire to reach the youth on social media through his platform as Chunkygolfer and to coach them through the toll that social media can take on a young mind. This e...
2025-12-081h 37The BrainStoke PodcastEP.66 - Find Out What You Want and Pay the Price - Nathan ManwaringSend us a textNathan Manwaring is considered a cycling shaman to the spandex community. He’s earned the reputation for accomplishments like being one of three cyclist to hold the LOTOJA record, as well as being a highly decorated cyclist, possibly his greatest feat could be training and coaching Preston and Tom to a podium finish at their first LOTOJA finish line.Nathan has a brilliant mind capable of digesting the science of sport, nutrition, and endurance. But there’s something about his pursuit of stillness that captivates those who spend time with him. ...
2025-08-251h 22The BrainStoke PodcastEP.65 - Budgeting to Spend It - Gardner BrownSend us a textMoney stress crushes people, marriages and families. BrainStoke recently partnered with a dear friend and sponsor, Gardner Brown, Owner of Cornerstone Advisors. “We don’t get to see people in their financial “spandex” very often but if you did, Gardner Brown is the guy you want to see. He is one of less than 5 people on my shortlist of who I trust in my head about building health and wealth” -Tom TelfordIt’s not the societal norm to speak openly about financial stress but suffering in silence is worse than the...
2025-08-081h 38The BrainStoke PodcastEp.64 - Embrace The Challenge - Haley BattenSend us a textFrom a Silver medal in the 2024 Olympic Games in XC mountain biking to ripping up descents in her youth at Deer Valley, Haley Batten loves a challenge. "It is what makes us Excellent!" she would say. Tom and Preston talk with Haley about her willingness and dedication to excellence and performing at her best even when suffering is involved. She speaks on her amazing parents and their example of doing what you love and the sacrifice it takes at time to achieve it. She speaks on her own mental health story and journey...
2025-07-211h 24The BrainStoke PodcastEP. 63 - The Love Language of Effort - Stu AndersonSend us a textOwner of Mi Duole and renown podcast host Stuart Anderson sits down with Tom and Preston to talk about the importance of community and brotherhood and positive coping examples. He touches on the addictive nature of good suffer and his love for the unique sport of cycling. He speaks on his important relationship with his parents and his influential relationship with his father. He also talks about what it means to be a teammate. Tom and Preston also learn more about Stuart's inspiring view on relationships and friendships and what it means to s...
2025-06-271h 15The BrainStoke PodcastEp. 62 - 24 hours on a Bike, 14 world records - Matthew LefthandSend us a textMatthew Lefthand joins BrainStoke a world record holder after completing his 24 hour record for static cycling. He talks nutrition, training, mental health background and his mental prep for this event and the amazing cause he did it for! He completed his goal and smashed the record riding over 1000 km in 24 hours and achieved 14 records in the process. He's a freak of nature and a good friend, the man who just doesn't stop, Matthew Lefthand.
2025-06-102h 16The BrainStoke PodcastEP.61 - "Thinking Outside the Snotch." - Braydon BringhurstSend us a textHighly Accomplished filmmaker and MTB rider. Braydon Bringhurst is an advocate for doing the unthinkable and the mental battles that come with it. Tom and Kevin talk with Braydon about his origins in cycling and athletics in track and field and what motivates his incredible active self-talk. Listen in to a master at work and a man that goes into the pain cave without a flashlight!
2025-05-161h 06The BrainStoke PodcastEp.60 - "Wheelie to Stand Still" - Carter MetcalfeSend us a textBorn with Tourette's Syndrome but seeing its effect later in life, Carter Metcalf knows about adversity. With a pension for flips and wheelies, his mountain bike riding has helped him inspire others going through hardships. Carter talks about the bullying in school and online he receives and how it doesn't stop him from inspiring individuals like him! He speaks on his awesome mom and dad and their example, teaching him to rally when the chips are down because someone needs to hear his words. We are amped to tell you a little bit...
2025-04-3056 minThe BrainStoke PodcastEP.59 - Tales From Team CampSend us a textWe at BrainStoke pride ourselves on high quality content and amazing guests from many diverse backgrounds. This may not be one of those kinds of episodes. This is an impromptu recording we have from our BrainStoke Team Camp that Tom, Preston, Blair, and Mitt talk about their riding, goals for the year and many sorts of Tom-foolery. Enjoy it cause we sure did!
2025-04-1151 minThe BrainStoke PodcastEP.58 - "Dear Mr. Jensen, Thank You" - Clint PulverSend us a textAn Emmy award winner, professional drummer, author, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, wrestler, and pilot walk into a bar...oh wait that's just Clint Pulver. From drumming on his mother's couch to flying helicopters Clint Pulver is a lover of running to stand still. He finds his struggle and stoke in his family and the things he enjoys. His determination to fulfill his life with connecting with others to mentor and find out what makes great leaders and mentors so great. Tom and Preston join him in talking about awesome educators and what it takes...
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FORMIDABLE FAMILY MAN#83 Thriving in Business and Family: Tom Telford’s Secrets to SuccessIn this episode of the Formidable Family Man Podcast, Greg Denning interviews Tom Telford, an accomplished entrepreneur, mental wellness advocate, and family man, to explore the principles that fuel resilience in both business and life. Tom dives deep into his personal journey and the key practices that have helped him become a successful entrepreneur while maintaining a strong, supportive family life. They discuss the importance of the "Five S's"—sleep, sun, sweat, serve, and stoke—as the foundation of mental wellness, leadership, and personal growth. Tom also shares powerful insi...
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BE THE MAN#83 Thriving in Business and Family: Tom Telford’s Secrets to SuccessIn this episode of the Formidable Family Man Podcast, Greg Denning interviews Tom Telford, an accomplished entrepreneur, mental wellness advocate, and family man, to explore the principles that fuel resilience in both business and life. Tom dives deep into his personal journey and the key practices that have helped him become a successful entrepreneur while maintaining a strong, supportive family life. They discuss the importance of the "Five S's"—sleep, sun, sweat, serve, and stoke—as the foundation of mental wellness, leadership, and personal growth. Tom also shares powerful insights on how building resilience through daily habits like goal...
2025-03-131h 09The BrainStoke PodcastEP.57 - "Gravel, Granola, and Getting Outside" - Breanne and Dave HarwardSend us a textThe Harwards know a little bit about cycling. With numerous years in the professional cycling space between working on the Tour of Utah to owning and running Utah Gravel Series, Dave and Breanne Harward have been at the forefront of cycling in Utah and bringing their outstanding events to life. They sit down with Tom and Preston to talk gravel, positive coping through bikes and being outside, and they talk about being parents and the stressors and joys that come from raising their awesome kids. With their backgrounds in nutrition, coaching, and a...
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Mental Health MomentumEliminating the Entrepreneurial Blind Spot – How to Cope With StressThis episode’s guest is Tom Telford, the Founder and CEO of LÉVO Mind, and co-host of the Brainstoke Podcast.Tom’s background is in investing other people’s money, and now, at LÉVO, he is using his skills and knowledge to connect individuals of all ages with a comprehensive evaluation of mental health symptoms, along with the diagnosis, prescription, and management of medication.Tom also shares the 5 S’s that the Brainstoke Podcast focuses on with its guests – sleep, sun, sweat, service, and stoke....
2025-02-1934 minThe BrainStoke PodcastEP.56 - Chosen Pain Is The Training Ground - Rebecca RuschSend us a textWoah slow down! What's the Rusch? Rebecca Rusch joins the crew and talks about her mental health journey and amazing accomplishments in the world of cycling and media. She touches on her life changing concussion and her struggle with identity and re-evaluation of pain! We touch on her Emmy award winning film: Blood Road and the inspiration and awareness it brought about. The queen of pain never disappoints! Tune in with Rebecca, Tom, and Preston!What's the Rusch? Rebecca's new podcast premieres on February 19th! Check it out!
2025-02-141h 02The BrainStoke PodcastEP.55 - The Godmother of Trails - Cimarron ChaconSend us a textTom and Preston talk with Cimarron Chacon a highly decorated trail racer, designer and visionary to some of Utah's most famous trails. She touches on her first beginnings in the outdoors and her love for trail synergy and systems that flow with the land and work with the environment around them. She praises the people that have inspired and helped her amazing work in creating some of your favorite trails like Gooseberry Mesa, Santa Clara River System, and Frog Hollow. She also talks about her love for racing and her creation and development o...
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The Gnar Stool PodcastEp 66 Kevin Day - Elite Cyclist, Mental Health Advocate, Brand Manager, CoachIn this episode of The Gnar Stool podcast, we sit down with Kevin Day—a professional cyclist, brand manager, coach, and passionate mental health advocate. Hailing from Utah, Kevin takes us on a journey from his early days as a BMX-obsessed kid to becoming an elite cyclist, sharing the defining moments that fueled his love for the sport.Kevin dives deep into the mental side of cycling, opening up about the struggles of self-doubt and the strategies he’s developed to build resilience and maintain a positive mindset. He reflects on the lessons learned from competition, the thri...
2025-01-301h 36The BrainStoke PodcastEP.54 - "Endurance, Trust, and Support: What it Takes to Win.." - Zach CaltonSend us a textOur 2025 kicks off with professional cyclist Zach Calton! He is an highly decorated man of the gravel and mountain. Coming off his win a P2P this year in unreal fashion. He talks with Tom and Preston about what it takes to dig deep and the tactical moves needed in the hardest of times. He speaks on his family and supportive upbringing and his decision to go full-time in the cycling space. He speaks on his recent engagement and the amazing support from his crew (fiancé and family).
2025-01-241h 14The BrainStoke PodcastEP.53 - You Need the Pressure to Create the Focus - Jason BondSend us a textTom and Preston talk with Jason Bond, friend and fellow ADHD learner. Jason tell his story of learning and school difficulties and his misunderstanding of his ADHD advantages. He touches on the role of his amazing parents in his journey of self-actualization and acceptance of himself. He also talks about his work with ENVE and his savant like intelligence when it comes to systems thinking in the cycling world. Truly this is a must watch and listen episode as Tom describes the themes of this episode are close to our hearts, because Jason...
2024-11-081h 41The BrainStoke PodcastEP. 52 - Bikes Really Do Change Lives - CJ and Jaxon WigginsSend us a textThe guys from Bikes Change Lives sit down with Preston and Tom to talk about their story. They talk about growing up as best friends and partners in crime. CJ touches on his collegiate soccer career and how it shaped his leadership mentality. Jackson touches on his young married life and his connection with his brother. They talk about CJ's life threatening accident and the hardship filled road to get him back and to the Leadville starting line.
2024-10-251h 43The BrainStoke PodcastEP.51 - From Birdsong to Bear 100 - Tara WarrenSend us a textTara Warren knows how to suffer. After completing the Rocky Mountain Slam this year in honor of her late mother's battle with ALS. She sits down with Tom and Preston to talk about her love for running and her connection and love for nature. She touches on her amazing mom and feeling close to her when she runs and especially during the slam. Her story is truly one of strife, spirit, and triumph.
2024-10-181h 20The BrainStoke PodcastEP.50 - The Snake River Runs Through It - LOTOJA 2Send us a textTom, Preston, Matthew Lefthand, and Mitt and Major Niederhauser are together talking about their individual struggles and stoke of this year's LOTOJA. It's a tale of anguish, triumph, brotherly love, and questionable tactics when it comes to bathroom breaks! Enjoy this awesome D.O.S.E. of Stoke and Storytelling.
2024-09-271h 18The BrainStoke PodcastEP.49 - Warrior In The Garden - Rob EastmanSend us a text#1 International best-selling author of “Warrior In The Garden”, Rob Eastman hosted BrainStoke in his “Chapel” to record this episode. Rob, aka; The Tattooed Life Coach has carried the weight of bullying and ADHD at a young age, suicide ideation, addiction, sexual assault victim and divorce. Rob had several relapses with addiction that led to a low point. A defining moment: “Is that loud enough for you”.That led Rob to face and embrace extreme ownership of his role and choices in where he found himself. Starting over, with a renewed sense of purpose of...
2024-09-201h 23The BrainStoke PodcastEP.48 - The Power of Connection and Paying it Forward - Tyler ServossSend us a textTyler Servoss became a father at 17 years old. While other junior cyclists were at the Olympic Training Center focused solely on their future, Tyler was supporting his wife and children doing landscape work on the side, all while still getting in his training reps. Tyler is no stranger to struggle and grief. He’s faced serious cycling accidents including a broken neck that he eventually recovered from only to lose his adult son, Kade, in a motorcycle accident who suffered from a similar neck injury. Tyler loves cycling, back count...
2024-09-1347 minThe BrainStoke PodcastEP.47 - The ADHD Advantage in Entrepreneurship - Leadership & Mindset Podcast reuploadSend us a textTom Telford joins Andrew Eubanks from the Leadership & Mindset podcast. Listen to their conversation about financial sector success and becoming a passionate advocate for mental health. They discuss the subtle yet powerful links between military service and business acumen, and how both realms demand resilience and strategic thinking. Tom opens up about how his discovery of ADHD later in life reshaped his understanding of personal and professional challenges, leading him to a fulfilling role in mental health advocacy. Be sure to tune in for an inspiring look at how our struggles can lead...
2024-09-061h 19The BrainStoke PodcastEP.46 - 7th time's the charm - Melisa RollinsSend us a textMelisa Rollins joins BrainStoke just off her Leadville 100 win! Melisa talks about her roots with swimming, soccer and how biking wasn’t her “thing” as a teen but part of her family’s DNA as they revered the famed, Leadville 100 mountain bike race.Melisa has the “all-in” gene. An obsessive mindset. An attitude of “go-BIG” in whatever is important to her. That was school, studying and becoming a chemist in her early college years until she realized that something was missing in her life. Physical exertion, competing and pushing her limits. That desire took...
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Lift and Make LighterBreaking Free from Shame and Guilt with Curtis MorleyIn this episode of the Lift and Make Lighter podcast by BrainStoke Media, hosts Tom Telford and Preston Niederhauser welcome Curtis Morley to discuss the significance of authentic emotions and connections on mental health. Curtis shares personal anecdotes about his challenging childhood and the illusion of perfectionism, alongside his research on differentiating counterfeit emotions like shame from authentic ones like guilt. The episode underscores the importance of genuine connections, particularly during the pandemic, and offers practical steps to transition from inauthentic to authentic emotional experiences, enhancing personal relationships. The podcast, sponsored by LÉVO, emphasizes hope and a sense o...
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Lift and Make LighterFrom Fitting In to Belonging: A Conversation with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-FifeThis podcast episode from Brainstoke Media features Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife discussing key aspects of mental health, particularly in relationships and parenting. Hosted by Tom Telford and Preston Niederhauser, the conversation delves into Dr. Jennifer's expertise in human sexuality and marriage counseling. The main theme is 'coaching the coaches,' focusing on parents guiding their children to develop three critical skills: self-authorship, personal authority, and distinguishing between fitting in and belonging. Dr. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of parents fostering their children's autonomy, while also providing structural support and unconditional love. She also touches on societal influences, overparenting, and the necessity...
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Lift and Make LighterUnlocking Self-Compassion with John HowardThis podcast episode from Brainstoke Media features therapist John Howard discussing self-love, coping mechanisms, and the influence of trauma on mental health. Howard emphasizes the importance of self-respect and positive self-talk while addressing societal issues such as the impact of social media on self-perception and men's challenges in contemporary society. Strategies for reinforcing self-worth, such as engaging in activities like bike riding, music, and gym workouts, are highlighted as means for maintaining mental well-being. Additional topics include parenting, the significance of permission in relationships, and the therapeutic process of fostering resilience and self-worth in clients. For more i...
2024-08-291h 24The BrainStoke PodcastEP.45 - "Letting Discipline Live Rent Free in Your Life" - Keegan Swenson and Sofia Gómez VillafañeSend us a textWe are so grateful to Keegan Swenson and Sofia Gomez Villafane talking with Kevin and Tom about their discipline centered lives and what it takes mentally to perform on their level. They talk about the environment they have curated to be the best versions of themselves and the importance of self-care as well as trust in their professional and personal relationships. This is a must listen for any BrainStoke and cycling fan!
2024-08-161h 39The BrainStoke PodcastEP.44 - With Grace and Gratitude - Meg CampbellSend us a textRelationships and marriage fall into the category of BrainStoke’s mantra, “struggle and stoke”. Doing hard things that result in elevated satisfaction from working through challenges. Tom and Preston recently hosted guest author, Meg Campbell to talk about her memoir, “With Grace and Gratitude” that describes her personal experience navigating divorce and intentionally choosing to do it differently. To “conscious uncouple”. In a time where 50%+ of marriages result in divorce, Meg brings some incredible insight to heavy emotions such as feeling both “wrecked and rescued”.Whether you’re single, married or...
2024-08-091h 09The BrainStoke PodcastEP. 43 - BrainStoke Ambassadors July 2024Send us a textBrainStokers (ambassadors) July roundtable:What do you do when you feel a “limiter” to peak performance? You’ve trained and put in the time, but the mind and body don’t respond? Tom, Preston, Blair Perkes and Matthew Lefthand talk about the difference between fitness and energy and the implications of life stressors on being able to access the mental and physical capabilities of peak performance. They share their experience’s adopting mindset tools and behavior strategies for being focused when it counts.
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Leadership & MindsetThe ADHD Advantage in Entrepreneurship with Tom TelfordTom Telford joins Andrew to share his journey from financial sector success to becoming a passionate advocate for mental health. They discuss the subtle yet powerful links between military service and business acumen, and how both realms demand resilience and strategic thinking. Tom opens up about how his discovery of ADHD later in life reshaped his understanding of personal and professional challenges, leading him to a fulfilling role in mental health advocacy. Be sure to tune in for an inspiring look at how our struggles can lead to profound insights and advocacy, giving you a unique perspective on leadership...
2024-07-241h 09The BrainStoke PodcastEP. 42 Saxton on the PodSend us a textTom joins Saxton on the Pod to talk entrepreneurship and paying the toll of succes. He preaches happy chemicals and the importance of getting a daily D.O.S.E. for mind and physical health but also as the magic elixir for inspiration and problem solving in business and relationships. Tom closes with some candid thoughts on positive self-talk and protecting the mind as our greatest asset that we should demand an ROI on.
2024-07-241h 26The BrainStoke PodcastEp.41"Bikes Change Communities" - Zach ChatelainSend us a textZach Chatelain is a bike-whisperer. He founded and owns Bikers Edge in Kaysville, Utah. This year Bikers Edge celebrates its 20th year anniversary in business and BrainStoke wanted to share how this shop has become one of Utah’s coolest places for cyclists to “invest” their discretionary income. 😎If you are a loyal listener to BrainStoke you know how we feel about bikes, the sport and the incredible impact getting sweaty pedaling bikes in the sun is for stress coping and mind health.Get your Daily D.O.S.E. as Zac...
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SAXTON on the pod010 - Tom Telford - Being Intentional With Your LifeIn this episode we talk about the importance of sacrifice, being intentional with where you want to go, the importance of mentors, and much more. Tom is a successful entrepreneur in finance and is currently involved in a mental health company with the goal of changing the stigma around therapy and mental health treatments.
You can connect with Tom on Linkedin, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-telford-2168514/. Check out the links below for Toms podcast along with his new Mind Care Company
LÉVO - https://levomind.com/
BrainStoke - https://www.instagram.com/brainstokepodcast/
2024-07-051h 26The BrainStoke PodcastEP.40 - The Flow State and the Power of "AND" - Dr. Julie HanksSend us a textDr. Julie de Azevedo Hanks has a track record of leaning into the “hard” to find the “flow”. She’s had a successful singer-songwriter career and continues to raise the bar in the mental health space with her clinical work through Wasatch Family Therapy and ‘Dr.Julie Hanks’ coaching and consulting business.Dr. Hanks passion and compassion for women and Mothers and the struggles they uniquely face is inspiring and timely for this generation. Get your Daily D.O.S.E. With Dr. Julie Hanks!
2024-06-141h 07The BrainStoke PodcastEP.39 - Teaching Play Therapy Around the World - Clair MellenthinSend us a textClair Mellenthin LCSW & RPT - S is a world renowned therapist and social worker that knows a thing or two about parenting and child therapy. She has traveled the world teaching individuals and different populations about play therapy and its positive effect on children and parents. Tom and Clair talk about the importance of parents and guiding through example for older children as well as the effect our own stress can have on our children. Clair's thoughts on the culture of parenting and relieving the pressure on parents and children to achieve and...
2024-05-241h 32The BrainStoke PodcastEP.38 - Remember Their Name and Figure It Out - Adam BarkerSend us a textWorld renowned photographer and high school cheerleader Adam Barker joins BrainStoke and talks about entrepreneurship, his love/hate relationship with perfectionism, and what it takes to be a man or woman on a mission to success. He talks about his background in the outdoor media space and his time as a successful photographer and his passion for media and for his new venture Bolt - Skin and Shave. They talk men's health and the stigma behind men shaving their legs and why it's ok to admit to your partner and the world that...
2024-05-171h 18The BrainStoke PodcastEP.37 - Hot Husband, Humble Mercy - Tyler and Sara JudkinsSend us a textPreston and Tom talk with Sara and Tyler Judkins about their Lancer roots and Preston's questionable power plays in high school. Tyler talks about his motorcycle accident that left him immobile for many months and his struggle to walk again. Sara talks about her faith, and experience leading up to the accident and the aftermath. They touch on their awesome sons and their support through it all.
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Pacific Capital's Podcast PlaylistEP. 36 - Reward Failure and Embrace Rejection - Chad Willardson Podcast: The BrainStoke Podcast (LS 34 · TOP 5% what is this?)Episode: EP. 36 - Reward Failure and Embrace Rejection - Chad WillardsonPub date: 2024-04-25Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationSend us a textChad Willardson is an accomplished entrepreneur and philanthropist. He talks Preston and Tom through his early struggles with rejection and doors closed in his face, to giving talks on his business success and holistic approach to mental health in the business world. He touches on his unique parenting style in...
2024-04-2534 minThe BrainStoke PodcastEP. 36 - Reward Failure and Embrace Rejection - Chad WillardsonSend us a textChad Willardson is an accomplished entrepreneur and philanthropist. He talks Preston and Tom through his early struggles with rejection and doors closed in his face, to giving talks on his business success and holistic approach to mental health in the business world. He touches on his unique parenting style in the modern age of social media and technology. This is a must listen for young and old professionals and parents alike.
2024-04-2534 minThe BrainStoke PodcastEP.35 - No more Mr. Nice Guy - Curtis MorleySend us a textTom and Preston sit down with Curtis Morley, a recovering "Nice Guy" and talk to him about his philosophy and revolutionary courses about Counterfeit Emotions. Curtis touches on his life experience with pain and misery and the joy that can come from reframing pain. Curtis is a Wall Street Journal best seller, successful entrepreneur and focuses his time on his family and not being nice, but being kind.
2024-04-101h 24The BrainStoke PodcastEP.34 - Grief, Gratitude, and Grace - Stacey DaviesSend us a textStacey Davies sits down with Preston and Tom and talks about her upbringing, love for a good set of rules and her relationship with her late husband. She talks about her traumatic experience of abuse and domestic violence. She touches on the warning signs of abuse and grooming, as well as her unique care philosophy and ability to sit in the hard times with others struggling.Please be advised this episode contains themes of emotional, physical, sexual, verbal abuse. As well as themes of rape, grooming, trauma, suicide, and other abusive...
2024-03-202h 07The BrainStoke PodcastEP.33 - ADHD and Anxiety What Could Go Right! - Andrea and Adam BeckstromSend us a textThrough the struggles of ADHD and Anxiety to the stoke of success and leading businesses, Adam and Andrea Beckstrom know what it means to be resilient. They are owners in LÉVO a mind care company and are experts in their respective fields... it wasn't always that way though. Listen to them talk through their mental health journey as well as the setbacks, heartaches, and challenges that have made them the amazing professionals and parents they are!
2024-03-151h 23The BrainStoke PodcastEP.32 Veyo Pies and MTN OPS Ignite make riders happy boys - BrainStoke AmbassadorsSend us a textTom and Preston sit down with Blair Perkes, Joe Hansen and Hite Stromberg, the first three individuals on the BrainStoke Ambassador team. They talk motivation behind the program, their initial thoughts, and they share a little bit about what each of them are going to share in the future. They talk about the team camp experience, and the importance of having other teammates that depend and count on you and lift you up. It's all here and hilariously powered by Veyo pie sugar and MTN OPS tiger's blood flavored Ignite!PSA...
2024-02-2848 minThe BrainStoke PodcastEP. 31 "Surviving with a Promise 2 Live" - Brandy VegaSend us a textBrandy Vega gets it done! From a young age Brandy embraced the mindset, “if it’s to be, it’s up to me”. Her entrepreneur roots began at age 6 when she learned the art of selling rocks. It’s been meteoric growth from there including joining the military and serving in high-consequence moments during 9/11, being a Fox newscaster in her early 20’s, starting Vega Media Studio and the last few years, founding Promise2live. A death by suicide awareness foundation committed to challenging people to make a literal, “promise to live”. The struggle & stoke of Brandy’...
2024-01-2648 minThe BrainStoke PodcastEP.30 2023 Year Review!Send us a textIt's the 2023 review! With the whole BrainStoke team on the mics! We go through our favorite moments of 2023 and what we are amped on for 2024!
2024-01-091h 15The BrainStoke PodcastEP.29 - "YOU Can Change Your Stars" - Davy RatchfordSend us a textDavy Ratchford is the epitome of doggedness. As a young boy from Ireland whose family migrated to the U.S., Davy grew up in Logan, Utah. It was there that he begin to ask “why not me?”From an executive team role at Salt Lake Real, a few stops at some of the nations largest and most prestigious ski resorts, including Vail Resorts, Davy is no stranger to leading people. He now holds the GM title at Snow Basin ski resort, a highly awarded mountain with gorgeous terrain, POSH lodges and an am...
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Conversations with Dr. JenniferCoaching Our Children: Self-Authoring, Belonging, and Personal AuthorityAs parents, we are hardwired to focus on our child’s wellbeing. Early on, this inclination serves our children well but, as they grow, if our relationship with them doesn’t evolve to make room for their emerging autonomy, we will keep them from developing the capacities they need to flourish in adulthood and navigate the increasingly complex world around them.
As scary as it is to step back and watch as our children take more ownership of their lives and choices, and as hard as it is to watch their inevitable missteps along the way, doing so i...
2023-11-141h 11The BrainStoke PodcastEP. 28 - Conquer Hardships with Faith - Trevor FarnesSend us a textTrevor Farnes is on a mission. From the moment we arrived at Mtn Ops headquarters we could feel the conviction in who and what his purpose is. To humbly, conquer!As one of 7 children, Trevor raves about his parents and siblings. It’s through those tight connections he learned hard work, entrepreneurship, and the brilliance of the “joy-wand”.As a CEO of an active, outdoor brand we were stoked to listen to Trevor wear his emotion and faith on his sleeves. His stoke-for-life discipleship is infectious and combined with his co...
2023-11-131h 17The BrainStoke PodcastEP. 27 - Run Through The Brick Wall - Alex LawrenceSend us a textDr. Alex Lawrence has endless “range”. From the classroom to CNN, and Wall Street Journal to EV Auto. Alex is charging ahead!As a tenured professor with a thirst for the latest in tech, Alex’s stance on the use of AI and the likes of ChatGPT in the classroom and professional world as a tool for productivity landed him in the public eye on some of the largest and mainstream media outlets in the US earlier this year. As a serial entrepreneur and an affinity for pursuing hard accompl...
2023-11-041h 08The BrainStoke PodcastEP.26 - "Coaching Our Children To Belong" - Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-FifeSend us a textDr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is an LDS relationship and sexuality coach with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology.Her clinical expertise and verbal-brilliance is universally relevant and timely as she explains the “struggle and stoke” of relationships as a parent, partner, spouse and child. Brainstoke collaborated with Dr. Jennifer with the objective to give our listeners ideas and advice to have in their parent-coaching playbook.3 Key plays:1. Self-authorship2. Personal / self-authority3. Fitting in versus belongingDr. Finlayson-Fife is a frequent guest on LDS...
2023-10-311h 13The BrainStoke PodcastEP.25 - Choose To Be Happy - Truman GlasgowSend us a textTruman Glasgow is the 2023 Park City Point2Point Pro Category Champion. Not only is he an elite mountain biker and gravel racer, he is also known for his amazing ski, sledding and motor-cross videos as seen on Instagram, @trumanglasgow12 Truman credits being cut from a high school baseball team as a key-driver to his focus on cycling and the importance of sharing a bunkbed with his older brother and idol, Spencer that helped shape his determined mindset. Just as Truman’s fitness and mental strength were coming together a few y...
2023-10-131h 32The BrainStoke PodcastEP.24 - A True LOTOJA Classic - Bike mirrors and Rib-eyesSend us a textHow do you eat an elephant? Just start…a bite at a time and it helps when a friend joins the feast. Tom and Preston recount their tumultuous LOTOJA race report. From the man they call “Steak”, to the battle for the "fat dad" podium places. This episode has got it all. Preston speaks on his traumatic past experiences with LOTOJA and overcoming his demons. Tom and Preston talk about bonding through the suffer and stoke and their triumph over this cruel Jackson Hole mistress.
2023-10-061h 48The BrainStoke PodcastEP.23 "Ride Hard and Be Kind" - Gibbons Brothers and Ashlee Hogge RoundtableSend us a textAfter individual episodes with these amazing athletes, Tom and Preston sit down with this hilarious trio for a roundtable about cycling, Maverik runs, and showing kindness. Continuing in our NICA athlete series, this episode is "Unstoppable" from beginning to end!
2023-09-2840 minThe BrainStoke PodcastEP. 22 - "Brace Yourself"- Gibbons BrothersSend us a textWhat would it be like to race yourself? The Gibbons twins, Gabe and Oliver were in studio to talk riding hard and kindness. Their genuine compassion and care for each other from a young age has become their competitive advantage in life and on the bike.Their mantra, “I will take my brother any day of the week” has created a connection as brothers that has driven them to new levels of training and racing confidence. Tune in to hear them distinguish the difference between “I Know” and “I Hope” races and what earn...
2023-09-201h 06The BrainStoke PodcastEP. 21 - Life Is About Being Uncomfortable - Ashlee HoggeSend us a textAshlie Hogge is one of Utah’s top high school mountain bike racers and we argue one of the coolest student-athlete minds we’ve met. We were stoked to get her in studio to talk about her back-to-back Varsity girls wins at the last Region 2 events at Soldier Hollow and Mantua.Riding and racing bikes is part of the Hogge family DNA. The Hogge’s have a tradition of putting in “work” on the bike that builds significant confidence in Ashlie’s ability to embrace the suffer. She understands the importance of time in t...
2023-09-1242 minThe BrainStoke PodcastEP. 20 Embrace impermanence. Minimize “2nd suffering”. Pivot. - Matthew LefthandSend us a textMatthew Lefthand has learned to master the “pivot”. As a mental health therapist, husband, Father of two and 19,000+ mile Uber cyclist YTD (5,000+ more miles than most pro cyclists have ridden this year) he has shown that embracing change is a key ingredient to facing struggle and finding stoke.Whether education, profession, faith or endurance running Matthew credits his ability to “pivot” as a positive coping tool that has created mental strength in his life.
2023-09-011h 14The BrainStoke PodcastEP. 19 - Hyperthreads Podcast ft. BrainStokeSend us a textWe were stoked to be guests on the Hyperthreads podcast. Behind Hyperthreads athletic apparel company is an entrepreneur, Spencer Storey who through his own story of struggle and stoke has built a dynamic company that is helping build and shape the community of cycling in Utah and surrounding states through custom athletic apparel including cycling kits. Spencer, Kevin Day and the rest of the team at Hyperthreads are perfect for BrainStoke to collaborate with as we collectively promote building mental health strength in the communities we serve starting with stylin’ “fit & drip” to get...
2023-08-2555 min
Monday Mindset With Isha WarriorsEpisode 81: Rethink How You Cope With Anxiety - Interview with Therapist, Eliza TelfordIsha Warriors is huge advocate for promoting healthy mental and emotional health and making trying to make a difference in the current statistics on suicide. By listening to interviews like this one, you can be a part of changing the statistics on suicide too- because it starts with educating yourself about mental health!Listen in today and to these other incredibly helpful podcasts. Episode 30: Suicidal Thoughts- A Teen's PerspectiveEpisode 31: Suicidal Thoughts- A Social Worker's PerspectiveEpisode 32: Suicidal Thoughts- A Sibling's Perspective2022 was the highest number of suicides ever re...
2023-08-2149 minThe BrainStoke PodcastEP.18 - The Stoke comes from the Struggle -Send us a textWe have been gone for a little bit. But, back in the saddle Tom and Preston are raring to go in this one. From Tour de France demons to magical eagles, BrainStoke is back and ready to give out the D.O.S.E.
2023-08-1944 min
Hyperthreads22. Spreading the STOKETom Telford and Preston Niederhauser from BrainStoke Podcast, stop by Hyperthreads, for an in-depth conversation about building community through stories of struggle & stoke. The BrainStoke is a podcast committed to telling people’s stories of struggle and stoke in an effort to inspire others to proactively address their own mental health.
2023-08-1555 minThe BrainStoke PodcastEP.17 - "Just get'er done: Blind man does it." - Preston PageSend us a textPreston Page has been legally blind for almost his whole life. Now at 17 years old he has five percent of his vision left. Does that stop him, nah he just gets it done. Preston is an all around athlete and rides mountain bikes in Utah's NICA mountain biking league. He is also one of the funniest kids we've ever met. He touches on his love for the bike, the struggles he's dealt with in school, community, and mental fortitude. You don't want to miss this one.
2023-07-161h 02The BrainStoke PodcastEp.16 "An Unwavering Belief in People"- John HowardSend us a textJohn Howard is an identical twin. He credits the motive of his 25+ year career as a mental health therapist to being raised with a brother who was largely like living with a second version of himself. Kindness, compassion and genuine concerns for someone that was literally born with him…6 minutes his junior gave him the capability a therapist needs to love, lift and sit with others in their toughest moments.John and his wife Shelly, along with Karson and Marlene Kinikini co-founded Aspire-A Network of Mental Health Companies, Utah’s largest private empl...
2023-06-301h 24The BrainStoke PodcastEp. 15 "The Power of Positivity and Gratitude"- Kirk and TJ EckSend us a text“Family, faith, cycling and 80’s music are all part of the Eck DNA. Kirk and TJ Eck are a father-son,coach-athlete cycling duo from Smithfield (near Logan) with huge hearts and wake-with-the-sun work ethic.Kirk Eck is known state-wide in the cycling community with 6 LOTOJA wins. The sport has been his preferred form of stress-coping as an adult and when his wife passed away cycling took on new meaning. He became a cycling coach within the Utah high school league (NICA Utah) which allowed his passion for cycling to continue and...
2023-06-271h 05The BrainStoke PodcastEP.14 - The Healing Power Of Mountain Biking - Creek Valley CompositeSend us a textTucked into the hills of 'Creek Valley' (Apple Valley, Colorado City, Centennial Park, Cane Beds and Hildale) for 10+ years, local resident's had not had local healthcare. On December 18th, 2019 the Creek Valley Health Clinic opened. As the clinic provided healthcare to locals they recognized many children didn't have hobbies that were productive, safe and fun. There seemed to be a widespread inability to positively cope with the stresses of life and the cultural history of the community. Insert Richard Bennett, a life-long cyclist who was familiar with the Utah Hi...
2023-05-261h 16The BrainStoke PodcastEP.13 - The Universe Wants Me To Win - TJ EisenhartSend us a textWith good vibes and gratitude being the motto, no one incapsulates positivity and stoke like TJ Eisenhart. From being the under-23 national champion and riding on Team BMC TJ has seen it all and has the stories to back it up. His art focuses on influencing for good and putting his soul in to each of his pieces. With an extremely humble "Make Lemonade" attitude and Imaginary Collective making waves in cycling, it's no wonder TJ's mantra is The Universe Wants Me To Win.
2023-05-261h 12The BrainStoke PodcastEP. 12 - Nice Guys Finish First - Kevin DaySend us a textFrom Davis County to National Champion, Kevin Day knows a thing or two about what it takes to win. Kevin is an extremely decorated cyclist and talented family-man. BrainStoke sits down with him to talk about his childhood and developing his stoke for bikes as well as his mental strategies and tricks he uses in his own racing. He touches on his bouts with disappointment and depression and how the struggle and stoke of cycling has shaped his life.
2023-05-261h 19The BrainStoke PodcastEP. 11 - Daybreaker to Daymaker - Tyler BlockerSend us a textBrainStoke sits down with Tyler Blocker, a K2 sponsored skier and local mad-lad. Tyler touches on his incessant need for the serotonin and stoke of skiing and being outside. He talks about his crazy adventures with his dad and his unwillingness to let setbacks and near death injuries taint his positive outlooks. Tyler was in Warren Miller's 2022 movie "Daymaker" and is a nationally ranked skier. Drop in with BrainStoke to this amazing episode with Tyler.
2023-05-231h 02The BrainStoke PodcastEP. 10 - Our Mission Is Hope - Karson KinikiniSend us a textBrainStoke sits down with Karson Kinikini CMHC, one of Aspire Counseling Network's co-founders and Chief Clinical Officer for Aspire Counseling. With extensive experience as a talented therapist, listen to Karson's thoughts on Aspire's mission and his barefoot (literally) approach to therapy and "hope giving."
2023-05-151h 11The BrainStoke PodcastEP. 9 - Enter Sandman - Dallen AtackSend us a textDallen Atack finished his 32 year decorated career as the Commander of the Utah Army National Guard where he led 5,000+ service women and men. He left the military early to lead the mission at Utah High School Cycling that serves 7,000+ student-athletes.Get your DOSE of stoke as Dallen talks about his love for mountain biking, Metallica, good “flow” (long hair) and building mental resiliency in children. His leadership and humility is inspiring as he gives the credit to the league’s success to his team of full-time and seasonal employees and the...
2023-05-031h 16The BrainStoke PodcastEP. 8 - Batten Down The Hatches - Shera and Jeff WhitmerSend us a textTeam Whitmer, (Jeff, Shera, Jack, Ken, and John) are amazing people and friends of the podcast. They sailed the Atlantic for a year with their family and have an attitude of determination that can't be matched! They touch on raising a family and empowering their sons to have confidence in tough situations. Shera speaks on finding peace and spirituality with your own place in this world and Jeff touches on creating realistic plans to accomplish your dreams. It's an amazing episode, I hope you brought your life jacket.
2023-04-191h 20The BrainStoke PodcastEP. 7 - God. Family. Taylor Swift. - Souli PhongsavathSend us a textDavis High School world history teacher and 7x soccer state champ Coach, Souli Phongsavath is in studio to discuss his unique approach to teaching, coaching and life. From fleeing Laos to inspiring his students to belong, Souli's life of struggle and stoke is evidence of his devout love of God, family, and his candidacy for president of Taylor Swift's fan club.
2023-04-121h 29The BrainStoke PodcastEP. 6 - Decathlete of Life - Scott MortensenSend us a textThe BrainStoke team is back with another amazing episode and guest. Scott Mortensen is a long time friend and neighbor of Tom and Preston and loves getting his 5 S's, especially in the swim, bike, and run persuasion. With a background in medical administration and a knack for arts as well, Scott touches on his life of struggling in confidence, the power of faith, and his decathlete perspective on life. Come for the DOSE, stay for the raspberry peanut butter milkshakes!
2023-03-311h 21The BrainStoke PodcastEP. 5 - Spectrum Of Coping - Liza TelfordSend us a textBrainStoke recaps the Utah High School Cycling League Coach’s training with guest Liza Telford. Liza is a licensed marriage & family therapist with Aspire Counseling. Get your DOSE of learning by hearing her definition of anxiety, the shame free spectrum of coping as well as why she hilariously named her amygdala, “April."
2023-03-291h 02The BrainStoke PodcastEP. 4 - You'll know my name. - Payson NormanSend us a textWith their first guest in studio, Tom and Preston have a conversation with Uber-biker, Payson Norman, the 2022 NICA Utah (Utah high-school cycling league) State Champion. They talk about his mindset, motivation, upbringing, and the mental battles he uses as fuel in his racing. Payson's "think with your legs," mentality has helped him become an extremely successful cyclist on dirt and road but it wasn't always that way for the chip-on-the-shoulder kid from Mountain Green. Tom, Preston and Payson talk about what drove his "you'll know my name" confidence.
2023-03-011h 29The BrainStoke PodcastEP.3 - Host Interview Special: Preston NiederhauserSend us a textIn this episode Tom interviews Preston in a similar format to episode 2, but with Preston's stories that range from 3x class officer (hints at the abuse of power) :) to surviving an avalanche. Preston has some hilarious and terrifying stories to tell in this episode. They discuss the mental struggles of being a young father, providing for a family and carrying high self-expectations to perform well. Enjoy the insight into Preston's mind that has helped him become a fierce people person, avalanche survivor, volunteer ski-patrol, first responder, father, and husband.
2023-02-241h 22The BrainStoke PodcastEP. 2 - Host Interview Special: Tom TelfordSend us a textIn this episode Preston interviews Tom as a get to know you for the audience. They discuss Tom's history with mental health and his story of struggle and stoke through his childhood, school, and his serial-entrepreneur career. They discuss where his "If it's to be, it's up to me," attitude stems from overcoming learning and reading disabilities combined with his family culture of work ethic. Get to know 1/2 of the BrainStoke team with this interview and insight into the mind of Tom Telford.
2023-02-181h 16The BrainStoke PodcastEP. 1 - Welcome to BrainStoke!Send us a textWelcome to The BrainStoke Podcast! Hosted by Tom Telford and Preston Niederhauser, this show shares people's stories of struggle and stoke. The goal, deliver a daily DOSE (dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins) of happy chemical learning. Come for the positive inspiration of "mattering" but stay for the mental health Jedi-skills. This intro episode shares insight to what you can expect from BrainStoke. PS- listen in as Tom sets a PR using the term "ultimately" :)
2022-02-1126 min