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The Aware ShowThe Aware ShowDr. Carl Rothschild and Joyce Gerber: Benefits of Red Light Therapy – Part 2Would you like to try a safe method of healing? Do you know about Red Light Therapy? Lisa continues the conversation today with Dr. Carl Rothschild and Joyce Gerber, who also joins us, to talk about the multiple benefits of this therapy. Dr. Rothchild has been a chiropractor for many decades. Nearly 30 years ago, he was introduced to a healing method known as “Red Light Therapy.” Joyce Gerber, who is an expert nutritionist and colon hydrotherapist, met Dr. Carl Rothschild during the pandemic lockdown. Joyce was not able to do hands-on therapy, so she began working with Dr. Rothschild on his...2025-05-0632 minThe Aware ShowThe Aware ShowDr. Carl Rothschild and Joyce Gerber: Benefits of Red Light Therapy – Part 1Are you looking for a different and safe method of healing? Have you heard about Red Light Therapy? Dr. Carl Rothschild and Joyce Gerber join us today to talk about the multiple benefits of this therapy. Dr. Rothchild has been a chiropractor for many decades. He loved helping people and had a goal of helping as many as he could. Nearly 30 years ago, he was introduced to a healing method known as “Red Light Therapy.” He started testing this therapy at his 12 practices and had profound results. Science at the time knew this was an element of the sun but coul...2025-04-2923 minParentingAces - The Junior Tennis and College Tennis PodcastParentingAces - The Junior Tennis and College Tennis PodcastTaking a Closer Look at High School Tennis ft Scott GerberWelcome to Season 14 Episode 11 of the ParentingAces Podcast! This week's episode is all about High School Tennis!Scott Gerber's two children both grew up playing tennis in Ohio, including playing on their respective high school teams. As Scott watched his kids compete for their schools, he realized high school tennis wasn't getting the respect it deserved in terms of media coverage and reporting of player and match statistics. Like many resourceful parents, Scott took matters into his own hands and set up a website to track all high school tennis players and all high...2025-04-0945 minThe Lisa Wexler ShowThe Lisa Wexler ShowBill Gerber vs. Fairfield University & SantaconFairfield First Selectman, Bill Gerber, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about how the Town of Fairfield is dealing with the consequences of SantaCon, which has grown to close to 23k in attendance, increasing the town population by 1/3rd, creating tension between the town and Fairfield University.2024-12-2331 minThe Lisa Wexler ShowThe Lisa Wexler ShowFrom Monopoles to Beach Parties, Bill Gerber's Fairfield UpdateFairfield First Selectman, Bill Gerber, joins Lisa Wexler for an update on a lot of the main issues Fairfield continues to grapple with.2024-09-1720 minLadies Who LeapLadies Who LeapFrom Rock Bottom to Real Estate Success: Angie Gerber's Journey of TransformationWelcome to the Ladies Who Leap podcast, hosted by Transformation Life Coach Lisa Andria. In this episode, we hear the inspiring story of Angie Gerber, a dynamic Coach and Mentor who helps Real Estate Agents and women Entrepreneurs build their business and wealth. Angie's journey is one of resilience and transformation, moving from a stable yet unfulfilling career to the unpredictable world of real estate, where she found her true passion. Angie shares her profound journey of overcoming addiction, rediscovering self-worth, and finding purpose through impactful coaching. She discusses the pivotal role of her mentor, Bob Proctor...2024-09-0826 minMagical Learning PodcastMagical Learning PodcastThe Power of Story (with Lisa Gerber) - Ep. 196We all tell ourselves stories everyday, but how important are those stories to how our life turns out? How important is our ability to tell stories? In this episode, Lisa Gerber discusses the power of storytelling and how it can be used to connect with others and convey ideas. Lisa is a speaker, author, and story strategist and communications expert who works with purpose-driven leaders to help them communicate to connect. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the needs of the audience and tailoring stories to resonate with them. Lisa...2024-04-0542 minCozy Mystery MingleCozy Mystery MingleA Twinkle of Trouble by Daryl Wood Gerber - Book 5 A Fairy Garden MysteryA Twinkle of Trouble by Daryl Wood Gerber - Book 5 A Fairy Garden Mystery Meet Daryl Wood Gerber, author of the paranormal cozy mystery Fairy Garden Mystery Buy Daryl's new book: A Twinkle of Trouble by Daryl Wood Gerber - releasing Apr 23, 2024 by Kensington Cozies https://amzn.to/3Poyrjj A Twinkle of Trouble by Daryl Wood Gerber - Book 5 A Fairy Garden Mystery Meet Daryl Wood Gerber, author of the paranormal cozy mystery Fairy Garden Mystery Buy Daryl's new book: A Twinkle of Trouble by Daryl Wood Gerber - releasing Apr 23, 2024 by Kensington Cozies https://amzn.to/3...2024-04-0448 minThe Brand Called YouThe Brand Called YouTransformative Potential of Storytelling | Lisa Gerber, Communications and Storytelling Expert; Author, ‘From So What To So Funded’Join us in a captivating conversation with Lisa Gerber, renowned communications strategist and author, as she shares her remarkable journey and deep insights into the art of storytelling. From her days as a ski enthusiast in Colorado to becoming a trusted advisor for leaders in both nonprofit and corporate sectors, Lisa's experience illuminates the critical role of storytelling in driving meaningful change and connecting with audiences in the digital era.  [00:35] - About Lisa Gerber Lisa is a communications and storytelling strategist. She's an author of a book titled  ‘From So What To So Fund...2024-03-2125 minRV Tech TalkRV Tech TalkIn Episode 026, Jason and Lisa Carletti describe their motivation for starting an RV inspection businessToday I will be interviewing a husband and wife team who have risen to the top of the ranks of RV inspectors. Jason and Lisa Carletti’s RV inspection business is located near Tampa, but they provide services throughout central Florida. It’s something they have been doing since 2017. There are only a handful of master certified RV inspectors in the National RV Inspectors Association (NRVIA), and the Carletti’s are in that group. To get to that level, they had to do things like complete at least 50 RV inspections, promote the career field at variou...2023-08-2439 minRaDiHum20RaDiHum20Mareike spricht mit Anja Gerber und Tessa Gengnagel von der AG Empowerment über die DHd2023In dieser Folge spricht Mareike mit Anja Gerber und Tessa Gengnagel von der DHd-AG Empowerment. Das Tagungsthema der DHd2023 “Open Humanities, Open Culture” ist der AG sehr wichtig, denn es ist noch viel zu tun, was die Offenlegung und Sichtbarmachung der Digital Humanities-Forschung in anderen Ländern und auch von nicht-weißen, nicht-männlichen, nicht-westlichen Forschenden betrifft. Außerdem hat die AG das Tagungsthema zum Anlass genommen, ein Panel auszurichten, in dem die Offenheit der Forschung in den Digital Humanities hinterfragt und diskutiert wird. Die AG bündelt in ihrer Arbeit Bestrebungen der Dekolonialisierung und des Abbaus von Diskriminierungen sowohl im...2023-03-1019 minRaDiHum20RaDiHum20Jascha spricht mit Anne Baillot und Anja Gerber von der AG Greening DH über die DHd2023In dieser Folge unserer Kurzinterviews mit Convenor*Innen der Arbeitsgemeinschaften des DHd-Verbandes, die wir in Vorbereitung zur Jahreskonferenz der digitalen Geisteswissenschaften im deutschsprachigen Raum (DHd2023) aufgenommen haben, sind Anne Baillot und Anja Gerber von der AG Greening DH zu Gast. Wir sprechen über die schon seit ihrer Gründung sehr internationale Ausrichtung und Vernetzung der AG, unter anderem ihre Mitwirkung am DHCC Toolkit der Digital Humanities Climate Coalition, das Forscher*innen einen Überblick zur Problematik und vor allem technische Guides für die Umsetzung von klimaschonenden DH-Praktiken bietet. Wir gehen außerdem auf die Aktivitäten ein, die die AG für...2023-03-1018 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailMary Kerrigan: Transformation through Conversation“Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid.” This quote is often attributed to Goethe but it appears to be really credited to Basil King, a Canadian clergyman. As I chatted with today’s guest, Mary Kerrigan, this quote came to mind. To make a big change, you have to be bold. You have to start somewhere and when you start, “mighty forces” will come to your aid. In Mary’s case, she starts with a conversation.  And today we’re going to learn from Mary how conversation leads to transformation.  Mary Kerrigan is...2022-07-0453 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailKatie Harris: Turning Frustration into OpportunityIn his book Ecological Literacy, David Orr said we need more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers, and lovers of every kind. He said we need people who live well in their places. People of moral courage willing to join the fight to make the world habitable and humane.  These are the people who are redefining success in today’s terms and this podcast is for the peacemakers, healers, restorers and lovers of every kind. Every other week, we talk to someone who is living well in their place and doing something to contribute to the world rat...2022-06-2047 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailRobin Hall: A Story about Finding Purpose and AdaptingThings rarely go as planned and that is very much the case for Robin Hall who had a big fat wrench thrown into her and her family’s life plan. The outdoor brand she was working for relocated and she had to make some decisions.  This is a story about finding purpose and adapting. It’s a story about sitting at home and deciding to take matters into your own hands. And why not, while we’re at it, launch a sustainable outdoor kids apparel brand?  Some people get kicked off the ledge and are forced to change...2022-06-0642 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailKevin Belanger: The Great American Rail-TrailBefore joining the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy team in 2016 as a trail planner, Kevin Belanger spent many years in the active-transportation world. He received master’s degrees in both Environmental Studies and Community and Regional Planning from the University of Oregon, where he wrote his thesis on walking and biking habits in suburban multifamily housing. After completing his formal education, Kevin spent time in the consulting world and then as the bicycle and pedestrian coordinator for a suburb in Maryland. Lately, Kevin is focused on an exciting project I’m so excited to share with you all – it’s the Grea...2022-05-2337 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailAlexis Biddle: Housing Policy and Climate ChangeAlexis Biddle is the Great Communities Program Director for 1000 Friends of Oregon who’s mission is to work with Oregonians to enhance our quality of life by building livable urban and rural communities, protecting family farms and forests, and conserving natural areas. Alexis works on issues like housing, transportation, infrastructure, and more, in towns and cities outside of the Portland Metro region. Based in Eugene, he travels the state to work with residents, city planners, and local decision-makers to ensure that Oregon's urban and rural communities are not just livable, but thriving. Alexis holds a master's degree in...2022-05-0936 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailJosh Lasky: Every Step is a GiftToday, I have a beautiful story for you about fatherhood, endurance, and sustainability.  Josh Lasky is a father, husband, son, amateur endurance athlete, social impact professional, and author. He serves as Director of the Office of Sustainability at The George Washington University, leading the institution’s efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 and fulfill other ambitious commitments. Lasky holds a Master’s in public administration and a Bachelor’s in political science from GW, and he serves as a board member of Climate Ride, a non-profit that organizes life-changing charitable outdoor adventures. Lasky has completed more than 6,000 miles o...2022-04-2545 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailJeremy Grimm: Loving Our Open Spaces to DeathI asked Jeremy Grimm to join the conversation about conservation because he has a great deal of experience from the public and private side, leading planning and development initiatives in small towns across the Intermountain West. For nearly a decade, he served as the planning and community development director for the City of Sandpoint, where he worked to spur economic development and job growth by securing public grants and working on capital improvement programs.  Throughout his career, Jeremy has held appointed positions on the Sandpoint Urban Renewal Board, Panhandle Area Council, Wyoming Water Association, Big  Horn Mountain Co...2022-04-1144 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailTheir Story is Our Story – Liz Jevtic-SomlaiToday’s story comes from Elizabeta Jevtic-Somlai. Originally from Serbia, now living in Phoenix, Arizona. Liz knows what it’s like to flee a country she loved and to find new roots, a new way in a strange and unwelcoming country. I have the privilege of working with her at Their Story is Our Story, where we are working to tell the stories of refugees to change the perception, reception, and legislation in a way that supports people fleeing violence and persecution. Liz lost a great deal when she escaped her beautiful country. But she says, she will...2022-03-2857 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailScot Chisholm on Saving FarmlandConverting Caring to Action I invited Scot to be a guest when I saw he was working to save farmland in Whitefish, Montana. In fact, he founded a nonprofit of that name. But first, some critical background about Scott. He is the cofounder of Classy, a San Diego-based social enterprise and software company that creates fundraising tools for nonprofit organizations. They grew the company to 330 employees and have raised more than $4 billion for nonprofits.  Early this year, they announced a merger with GoFundme which is exciting news in the giving space. Scot now lives in Whitefish, Montana a...2022-03-1445 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailPam Bond: Fixing the TrailToday I have a lovely conversation with Pam Bond whose story I just love. (Actually, stories are kind of like cheese. There are very few stories I don’t like. Just the stinky ones.) Anyway, Pam’s story is a classic full circle one. She was a very shy young adult who now empowers young women through women-only trail work weekends. Pam Bond is a GIS Analyst in Boise, Idaho but found her confidence and passion on the trail. Starting as a volunteer and now as a board member for the Idaho Trails Association (ITA), Pam has developed a love...2022-02-2841 minMarketing With Empathy®Marketing With Empathy®From So What? To So Funded: How Nonprofits Use Storytelling – Lisa Gerber, Big Leap CreativeEP 50. Entrepreneur and Author, Lisa Gerber, joins Sarah to discuss how purpose-driven leaders can fuel their work by putting themselves out there through storytelling. + A peek into Lisa's new book. VIEW SHOW NOTES: https://www.podpage.com/marketing-with-empathy/blog/from-so-what-to-so-funded-how-nonprofits-use-storytelling-lisa-gerber-episode-50/LEARN ABOUT BRAND STORYTELLING ACADEMY™: https://sarahpanus.podia.com/SUBSCRIBE TO BRAND STORYTELLING NEWSLETTER: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6161f93cc71e8685f183c63e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-11-3037 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailLetting Go with Celeste MergensThis is a story about not letting our circumstances define who we are. If today’s guest can do that, we can do it. She is not paying it forward. She came from a place of extreme poverty to start this global nonprofit Days for Girls International. Celeste Mergens is the founder and CEO of Days for Girls. She has led the organization since its beginning in 2008, driven by twenty years of nonprofit and business management experience. She holds a Master’s Degree in Creative Writing and Literature and audited a second in Global Sustainable Development. Days for...2021-10-1147 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailLeigh Bercaw: Living Life as if it Were ShortWhat happens when you think you have eight years left to live and then you find out it’s actually probably going to be ok? I learned so much from Leigh Bercaw of Blue Fingers Farm for the season finale of Breaking Trail podcast. First of all, Leigh was super career-focused when a health prognosis meant she more than likely had only 8 years at the most to live. You’re going to learn how this changed her outlook on life and therefore, her life. How something so seemingly terrible turned out to be really kind of awesome mayb...2021-06-1452 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailRyan Egan: Keeping Up with the Youngsters with Joint MobilityRyan Egan started Movement Gym, well, if we’re being honest, as a Plan B. His original plan was to be a pro snowboarder but that didn’t go well for him in many ways. And now, after years of beating and battering his body, he helps you, me and everyone, keep your body in shape so you can keep going out and doing adventures and share connection with your kids, grandkids, younger friends with a focus on joint mobility. We’re going to talk about how life led him here; about the importance of surrounding yourself with t...2021-05-3142 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailSheryl Wiser: Moving at the Speed of TrustThe Director of Outreach at Tilth Alliance, and lead staff for the Eat Local First Collaborative a multi-partnership collaboration between food system organizations around the state. An established communicator and narrative storyteller, Sheryl is recognized as a builder of strategic partnerships with career experience in the non-profit, corporate, civic, and media sectors. She is a passionate advocate for sustainable agriculture and consumer education promoting local food and farms. She is also a highly regarded singer, songwriter, and musician. In 2017 she launched Pie + Persistence, a Seattle-based house-concert series that has raised over $40,000 to date for social...2021-05-1754 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailBeth Norton: Life as a Backpacking AdventureTypically, I talk to people who have already sort of found their path. After things have landed together for them. Today’s conversation is a little different because with Beth Norton, things haven’t landed into place yet, but I found Beth’s story to be so remarkable I wanted to share it here. But really, if you think about it – we are all in the middle of our stories because we are all currently ALIVE. And that means we will still have a next chapter. Beth Norton currently works in Boise for state government where she is a sec...2021-05-0351 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailRaheim Robinson: How Art Can Change the WorldCan you think of a time where you’ve tried something new and felt like you have no business being there, doing your thing. It’s intimidating, the environment feels unwelcome? Some of us have only experienced it here and there but this is a place many grow up in. Raheim didn’t let that stop him from doing the things he loves. And is now doing work to pay that forward with his work with younger adults and his filmmaking. So we talked about things like changing the story you tell yourself, the downside of comparison, learning to bring...2021-04-1955 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailJeff Thompson: What's in His Summer BackpackWhat are your travel plans?  Maybe not much or something pretty local? Maybe something in the backcountry, our best bet as we hopefully wind down on this COVID era. I miss going to Canada, big time. I miss international travel. I will say though that I have found one silver lining in this time. I have discovered many spots within a five-hour drive, of where I live. I am guessing that might be the same for you.  In that vein, I wanted to replay an episode from years ago you might have missed (or could use a re...2021-04-0537 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailJohn Grollmus: How the Hospitality Mindset Has Served Him WellJohn Grollmus opened his first restaurant a long time ago. Today, he and one partner have five restaurants in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene. He is also a writer and a ski guide. Here’s what I love about his story. He had to scramble hard to get funding to start that first restaurant. At one point, they had successfully grown to six restaurants and two partners. They could have kept growing. There were opportunities to do so. We talked about maintaining consistency through growth and happiness. And how he knew he wanted to pursue these other passions: writing and...2021-03-2239 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailKikkan Randall and the Battles of a LifetimeI’m taking this week off, and we’re running a replay of an interview I did in 2018 with Kikkan Randall. Kikkan and Jessie Diggins won the gold medal in the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang exactly three years ago. They are the first-ever cross country skiing gold medal in the women’s team sprint. Kikkan Randall won 17 U.S. national titles, she’s made 16 podiums in the Stage World Cup, five trips to the Winter Olympics, and had the highest finish by an individual US woman at the World Championships. She was the first American female cross country skier to take...2021-03-0840 minThe Canadian StoryThe Canadian Story26. Lisa Kirby - Not Only The Conservative StoryOriginally from Canada’s west coast, Lisa relocated to Ontario in 2002 and spent close to two decades working for government, a public sector not-for-profit agency, and a communications and government relations firm. While working on Ottawa’s Parliament Hill, she rose quickly through the ranks, having held senior positions in several political offices, including a former national party leader’s office. Well known for her political skills, Lisa was also tapped to lead issues management in a War Room. In early 2010, with her extensive legislative and political experience, she was quickly hired by a large Ontari...2021-02-2657 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailBrett Kruse: Life is a Team SportBrett Kruse recently joined Outdoor Research as their VP of People and Culture. This position is a perfect marriage of his outdoor pursuits and his people leadership skills. You know I’m always fascinated how we all can find meaning and purpose in life through a seemingly meandering path that, in hindsight looks like a neat and tidy story but when we're all in it, who knows what's happening? In this week’s conversation, you will learn that Brett grew up internationally. Born in Costa Rica, he mainly grew up in Tokyo. And a move from Tokyo as a...2021-02-2240 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailKatie Egland Cox: Land Conservation and Thinking About Our LegacyKatie Cox brings her background in architecture and design to the world of land conservation and I love talking to people who find purpose through two disparate passions. As the executive director of the Kaniksu Land Trust, she brings a new approach to conservation and we talk about the impact it has on the community. It will give you thought on how it can change yours. If you are running in Sandpoint on trails early in the morning, you are likely to pass Katie Cox during her morning run. Katie’s love of nature was cultivated during he...2021-02-0848 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailMandy Evans: Same Mission, New NameToday on our 100th episode, I’m doing something a little bit different. I normally don't bring my work projects into the podcast, but the day that this podcast publishes, January 25 2021 is an exciting day. We are launching the new name and brand for Panhandle Animal Shelter here in Sandpoint Idaho and so I have Executive Director, Mandy Evans, joining me. We're actually interviewing each other because this episode will also run on her podcast, which you should check out. It's called People are Animals too, Darn it. We covered a variety of things, mostly surrounding the ch...2021-01-2544 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailJason Welker: Breaking Trail Literally and FigurativelyJason Welker, executive director of Pend Oreille Pedalers, was an aspiring basketball player growing up in the suburbs of Indianapolis. At the age of 16, his life was pretty much up-ended when his father took a position overseas and moved his family to Malaysia. As you can imagine, this caused some angst in a teenarge but quickly turned around to change the trajectory and path of Jason's life in a very positive way. I think you'll find Jason's life story quite interesting. We talked about how life decisions both small and large can have a huge impact. And...2021-01-1152 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailBrian Harder - The Price of Admission Into the WildernessToday's guest is a return guest, my friend Brian Harder. If you're a regular listener, you know that Brian has been on the podcast many times. And today, we talk about the price of admission to the wilderness. We are not talking about permits and park fees. I should preface this by saying that we don't proclaim to be experts and most of this is simply opinion. We don't really have any solutions, but we hope that we provoke some thought and conversation the next time you're sitting around a table having a glass of wine with some friends.2020-12-2837 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailLessons from the Outdoors in Leadership with Zoë RouthI’m always fascinated by the paths we take, and how a decision here or there leads to the next thing and then on to the next thing. Of course, extra bonus points for marrying two separate passions into one successful career, and a path of happiness. Zoë Routh is UK-born, Canadian-raised and Australian resident who is a highly successful leadership expert specializing in the people stuff. She shows leaders and teams struggling with office politics and silos, how to work better together. She’s worked with individuals and teams internationally and in Australia since 1987 from the wild rivers of No...2020-12-1447 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailJessica Johnson: Gender Inclusivity in Outdoor SportsWhat does it mean to be a man or a woman? I bet many of you have never considered that thought. I know I haven't, I'm a female that's the end of the conversation but what if all of that came into question. What if you simply don't identify as a male or a female and what does that feel like? The stories we have been told our whole lives shape our world and what we do. What becomes so ingrained in us doesn't even prompt us to question it, we simply don't even think about it. Well, that's...2020-11-3034 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailCourtney Condy: If not her, then whom?Courtney Condy was a recent college grad who felt disillusioned with the corporate grind while living and working in San Francisco. A last-minute trip to Nepal in 2015 changed her life forever when her trekking group got caught in the middle of an 8.1 magnitude earthquake two days away from Everest Basecamp. Upon returning to the US she quit her job and became an Adventure Travel Guide and began leading trips all around the US and the world. In 2018, She founded Occupation Wild, a job board for the outdoor, adventure, and travel industry, based on the belief that if it’s ju...2020-11-1637 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailRich Hohne: Defeating the Nagging Status QuoThere is a ski area in Japan called Asahidake that is essentially a summer tram they open for winter to allow for tram-served backcountry skiing. It’s not patrolled or groomed (although there are two groomed roads that serve as sort of a thoroughfare to the bottom.  We couldn’t wait to check it out. pass this up.  On our first tram ride to the top and exited onto a stunning mountain side. Looking above, you could see the volcano. Below and to the sides many options but hard to tell where one would end up. Sk...2020-11-0237 minPodcaster StoriesPodcaster StoriesTalking with Lisa Gerber of The Gear ShowIn episode seven of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Lisa Gerber, owner of Big Leap Creative and host of The Gear Show. After making her name as a communications pro and marketer, Lisa decided she wanted to attract more clients in the space - outdoor lifestyle - she was interested most in, and The Gear Show was born. Talking with the people behind her favourite brands and companies, The Gear Show pivoted somewhat after 10 episodes, to feature more on the people behind the corporate front. Topics up for discussion this week include: How the loss of clients and talking t...2020-06-0424 minThe Complete Season 1 -  Podcaster StoriesThe Complete Season 1 - Podcaster StoriesLisa Gerber of The Gear ShowIn episode seven of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Lisa Gerber, owner of Big Leap Creative and host of The Gear Show. After making her name as a communications pro and marketer, Lisa decided she wanted to attract more clients in the space - outdoor lifestyle - she was interested most in, and The Gear Show was born. Talking with the people behind her favourite brands and companies, The Gear Show pivoted somewhat after 10 episodes, to feature more on the people behind the corporate front. Topics up for discussion this week include: How the loss of clients and...2020-06-0424 minPodcaster StoriesPodcaster StoriesLisa Gerber of The Gear ShowIn episode seven of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Lisa Gerber, owner of Big Leap Creative and host of The Gear Show.After making her name as a communications pro and marketer, Lisa decided she wanted to attract more clients in the space - outdoor lifestyle - she was interested most in, and The Gear Show was born.Talking with the people behind her favourite brands and companies, The Gear Show pivoted somewhat after 10 episodes, to feature more on the people behind the corporate front.Topics up for discussion this week include:2020-06-0424 minThe DB Media NetworkThe DB Media NetworkLisa Gerber of The Gear ShowIn episode seven of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Lisa Gerber, owner of Big Leap Creative and host of The Gear Show.After making her name as a communications pro and marketer, Lisa decided she wanted to attract more clients in the space - outdoor lifestyle - she was interested most in, and The Gear Show was born.Talking with the people behind her favourite brands and companies, The Gear Show pivoted somewhat after 10 episodes, to feature more on the people behind the corporate front.Topics up for discussion this week include:2020-06-0424 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailAnastasia Allison on Near Death Experiences and Living on our Own TermsAnastasia Allison was an unusual kid. She was into things you and I probably were not such as volunteering at a national park as an interpretive guide wearing period costumes performing hymns and folk songs with her violin. Sounds like a super cool kid to me in many ways but sadly, Allison suffered a great deal of bullying as a child. It might be for that reason she spent a lot of her life trying to conform to this “what should we be and do with our lives.” She finally realized after a near-death experience, that she can actually do w...2019-11-151h 14Breaking TrailBreaking TrailMary Fiedler: Optimal Health EVEN Through MenopauseMany conventional doctors will tell women going through menopause that hormonal decline that contributes to aging is part of life. Deal with it. Well, we don’t have to totally. There is help out there.   I had a health issue this past march and I realized I knew a lot less about my body than I realized. Mary Fiedler loves what she does especially because she wants to educate clients about their bodies and their health. So, with much convincing, I got her to FINALLY come on the show and talk about bioidentical hormones for wom...2019-10-3142 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailAmy Charity Reflects Back on that Pivotal MomentThe trajectory widens as you move away from that moment that changed everything. At the age of 34, Amy left the financial industry to pursue her passion and a career in professional bike racing. As an athlete, an Ironman, endurance trail running and finally cycling, consumed her time outside of the corporate workplace. Amy raced for the U.S. National Team and signed a contract with one of the top ten women’s professional racing teams in the world. Her team won a National Championship in the Team Time Trial and raced the World Championships.   In this...2019-10-1850 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailWes King Achieving AlignmentToday is part 2 of a long and interesting conversation I had with Wes King, founder and CEO of Tahoe Trail Bar, a plant-based, non-GMO, gluten-free line of awesome tasting energy bars. You might want to check out episode 89 if you haven’t already and then come back for the continuation but here’s a quick recap: Last week, Wes walked us through a time in his life where he was searching for something to do with himself that went beyond getting out on the trail or the snow.  Now as the CEO of Tahoe Trail Bar, he has do...2019-10-0342 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailWes King on Finding that Inflection PointWes King is the CEO and founder of the Tahoe Trail Bar, a plant-based, non-GMO, gluten free line of awesome tasting energy bars. He had so much to share, I decide to make this into a two-part episode so I didn’t have to edit anything out. Today, we’re going to talk about finding purpose, working your ass off and taking a cottage business to the next level. Next week, we’ll talk about his leadership philosopy, mindfulness and giving back to the community. I was truly inspired by our conversation and have lists of my own ideas I was jo...2019-09-2647 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailBill Gamber and Big Agnes: Focus on Mission Over MarketingIf you're happier and more comfortable when you're outside, you'll get out and play more. That's why Big Agnes, aka, The Mother of Comfort, a Steamboat Springs-based company exists - to make you more comfortable. And Bill Gamber, one of the founders, joins us today.   In 2000, Bill Gamber and his business partner borrowed the name of a local peak in the Mt. Zirkel Wilderness Area to start Big Agnes. The company launched with a simple, but revolutionary idea: "never roll off your pad again" with a unique, integrated sleeping bag and pad system. This would b...2019-09-1259 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailKate Gates Gets Real About Living the DreamToday, we journey back to Georgia. We spoke with Terri Watts of Athens in episode 83. Kate Gates joins us from Ellijay, Georgia. She and her husband and their parents own and operate Mulberry Gap, a mountain bike getaway in the mountains of Northern Georgia with access to the Pinhoti Trail system.   Kate & Andrew met in high school in 2004, and their families have been close friends ever since. Their dating relationship would be the start of Mulberry Gap so many years later. During the early years of the business, Kate attended Florida State University and graduated i...2019-09-0553 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailBrittany Charboneau: The Path from Average to EliteBrittany Charboneau is a Denver-native and also known as The Funny Runner because she is pursuing a career in running and comedy.   Sponsored by fellow Colorado-native company OtterBox, and thanks to her coach Jenni Nettik with Mercuria Running and her entire "Dream Team" of trainers, she qualified for the Olympic Trials' A' Standard at the 2018 Los Angeles Marathon with a time of 2:36. Brittany was the 10th American finisher at the 2018 New York City Marathon and finished 11th at the 2019 New York City Half Marathon. Most recently, she has stepped into the trail running scene and h...2019-08-3049 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailMatt Sterbenz Blanking the Hard Drive to InnovateA highly respected figure in the freeskiing industry, Matt Sterbenz has spent his career developing some of the most exciting and progressive skis in history. Matt’s life in the ski industry began when he and his peers of pro skiers began to feel underserved by large, European ski sponsors that focused solely on creating skis for racers. At the time, the freestyle skiing movement in the US was just beginning, and this new discipline demanded progressive new ski designs that the European industry simply wasn’t producing. Matt founded 4FRNT skis and worked with top athletes to create cutt...2019-08-2254 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailJacquie Whitt Putting Life in PerspectiveJacquie Whitt joins us today. She had no intention she’d one day partner with a team of native Peruvians and become the owner of an international adventure travel business. Her partners share equity in Adios Adventure Travel. They collaborate on everything, including how to organize itineraries, where to set up service projects and how to support the communities where their groups travel. They take individuals on trips of a lifetime that go deeper than the tourist experience and learn about the people and the cultures of the places they visit.   We talk about:  Tr...2019-08-1556 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailTerri Watts Calm in the Midst of UncertaintyTerri Watts quit her job as an occupational therapist in Athens Georgia to race the IMBA National Enduro Series for pro women. This girl from Georgia seemingly came out of nowhere to win the 2017 USA Cycling Enduro National Championship. Now, she is semi-retired from racing and back working part time as an occupational therapist and part of the time as a PMBIA Level 1 mountain bike guide and coach with Ninja Mountain Bike Performance.    We talk about taking a sabbatical - how to do it and how it changes life afterwards; the difference in racing when yo...2019-08-0835 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailEric Larsen | Having a Bigger Conversation About AdventureIn 2006, Eric Larsen completed a 62-day expedition to the North Pole pulling a 250-pound sled for 550 miles. Men's Journal named him one of the 25 Most Adventurous Men of the Past 25 Years. Polar adventurer, expedition guide, dog musher and educator, Eric Larsen has spent a lot of time traveling to some of the most remote and wild places left on earth. He is one of only a few Americans to have skied to both the North and South Poles. In November 2009, he returned to Antarctica for the first leg of his world record Save the Poles expedition. This time he c...2019-08-0142 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailCharlotte Massey is Dismantling the Pant PatriarchyCharlotte Massey, Georgia Grace, and Bianca Gonzalez are redesigning pants so they work for womens’ bodies. It sounds silly that no one has addressed this issue before. Why not? Charlotte Massey joins today, and she’s going to walk us through a little fashion history, something we don’t often discuss here at the Gear Show. We’ll discover how three women in college have come together to solve a problem and take an essential step in making the outdoors more inclusive by making it easier for women to “go to the bathroom.”    It’s easy enough to c...2019-07-2542 minSalz inner Suppe – Nr. 1 Business-Podcast für die HotellerieSalz inner Suppe – Nr. 1 Business-Podcast für die Hotellerie5 Tipps zu Online-Marketing für Hotels – Tina Gerber, outsideisfree.chTina Gerber, Hotelharmonisierung / Online-Marketing, outsideisfree.ch Tina Gerber von outsideisfree.ch ist Bloggerin und Influencerin für Outdoor-, Sport- und Tourismusthemen. Als Expertin und Produzentin für Hoteldestinationen kreiert, produziert und liefert sie Content, also Inhalte für die Medien, insbesondere die online-Medien. Sie ist zudem Influencerin im Social Media Bereich. Und Tina Gerber liefert Full Service Pakete für Hotels, um sich selbst als Destination oder Haus gut vermarkten zu können. Das war Grund genug für uns, uns mit ihr in Luzern zu treffen. Hören Sie folgende Inhalte in diesem Experten-Talk zur Hotelharmonisierung: Neh...2019-07-2535 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailJeannine Anders - Mountain Biking Fixes EverythingJeannine Anders followed “The Call” to Colorado 15 years ago where she settled in the Vail Valley. Many of us have heard a similar call - one to the mountains, right? She held a career in sales while pursuing her passion for cycling. She’s competed in over 20 ultra-endurance mountain bike races including multiple 100-mile, 12- and 25-hour solo races as well as a multi-day stage race through the Swiss Alps. She eventually joined the board for the non-profit, Sacred Cycle, while managing their race team and helping to spread their mission which is to empower survivors of sexual abuse and se...2019-07-1847 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailBrian Harder One Year Post-ACL SurgeryToday, Brian Harder, a self-proclaimed non-compliant patient will walk us through ACL recovery one year post- event. We’ll talk about the choices he made - like the graft choice and what he would do if he had it to do over again.  Brian is a frequent guest, a good friend of mine. He is an orthopedic physician assistant and a ski mountaineer based in Anchorage. he is also a former Exum Mountain Guide based out of Jackson.    Brian’s ultimate goal is to get back out playing as soon as possible. For referen...2019-07-1148 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailShannon Bahrke-Happe on Raising the BarWhen you become the best in the entire world at something, what do you do next? How do you not let that be the high point in life, instead, keep raising the bar? I had a wonderful talk with Shannon Barke-Happe today about that, about professional racing, and life afterwards. Shannon was on the US.. Ski Team for 12 years. During that time, she brought home a silver and a bronze medal. She also won the Overall World Cup title in 2003, had seven World Cup victories, 26 World Cup podiums and her list of wins goes on from there. She is...2019-07-0438 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailShelley Wood on Staying Loyal to Your Dream"Blogging is like going to the word gym. I practice writing in the same I would go to a gym to get stronger muscles. Writing is a muscle and I try to stay fit for it. " Is it possible to strive to be a writer and make a living at it? Shelley knew she wanted to be a writer at a young age but how could she make a living doing it? Today is all about making dreams happen.   Shelley quit her job, moved to France for a short period and wrote a book. By t...2019-03-0137 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailVasu Sojitra on Finding Normality in our DifferencesIt's hard enough being a kid trying to fit in. Imagine being a brown kid with one leg growing up an affluent and very white Connecticut town. Vasu Sojitra was diagnosed with septicemia at the age of nine months which resulted in the amputation of one of his legs. He spent much of his youth finding his way in the world. In fact, His TedX Bozeman Talk is titled “What is Your Normal?”  Now, Vasu is the Adaptive Sports Director for Eagle Mount Bozeman, Coordinator for Earthtone Outsideᴹᵀ, the first adaptive Athlete for The North Face.  2019-02-2147 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailAdrienne Lindholm on Writing and the WildernessThe long-term influence of seemingly small interactions.    Adrienne Lindholm took a life-altering trip at the age of 11 - a cross-country camping trip that expanded this Western Pennsylvania girl’s awareness of what is possible in this life. Now, she lives in Alaska with her husband and two kids is an author and land conservationist.    She has worked for the National Park Service as a backcountry ranger, park planner, compliance officer, and natural resource manager. She now oversees the Wilderness Stewardship Program for the national parks in Alaska.   Twenty...2019-02-1448 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailErik Murdock Advocates for our Recreation Interests on Capitol HillErik Murdock is the Policy Director for the Access Fund whose mission is to protect climbing access and conserve the environment. He represents climbers’ interests and values in Washington, DC while monitoring activities on Capitol Hill to identifying possible threats (and opportunities) to climbing access and conservation.    What draws someone to this type of work, I wondered? You’ll learn more about his journey to where he is now but let me start by saying, you never know the impact a decision or an event can have on the rest of your life. In Erik’s case...2019-02-0740 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailBob Legasa on Surviving a Grizzly Bear Attack and Good FortuneBob Legasa is the owner of Freeride Media. He's a TV Host-producer in the snowsports industry, a snowsport event coordinator and a custom home builder and last fall,  he was mauled by a grizzly bear on a hunting trip in the Gallatin Mountains in Montana. Fortunately, he survived to tell us about it and by the way, so did the sow grizzly who was protecting her cub.    I was glad Bob was wiling to come on the show and share what happened to him. Most of us might not be out hunting but we’re certai...2019-01-3150 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailLaurenne Ross on Ski Racing, Presence of Mind, FocusLaurenne Ross races the World Cup alpine circuit and is ranked one of the top-ten best speed skiers in the world. She’s been to four World Championships and raced in the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, and the 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang, Korea. She has two World Cup podiums and many top-ten results.    But man, racing is hard. In 2017, after a top ten year, she injured her knee - seriously enough that she almost missed the Olympics.  She rushed recovery to compete in 2018 but it just didn’t feel right. Laurenne took time off from sk...2019-01-2439 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailHilary Eisen on Working Together to Save Our Winter PlaygroundI first learned about Winter Wildlands Alliance when I attended the backcountry film festival this past fall. Turns out, that’s how today’s guest, Hilary Eisen also learned of the organization about five years prior to that. She is the policy director for Winter Wildlands Alliance, which is dedicated to preserving winter wildlands and quality human-powered snowsports experiences on public lands. Hilary is an avid backcountry skier and climber with a passion for wild landscapes. She works on National Forest winter travel management and other policy issues that affect backcountry skiers. Previously, she worked on public lands conservation in Wy...2019-01-171h 06Breaking TrailBreaking TrailJeff Scott on Living Life After a Spinal Cord InjuryImagine a world where adventure and outdoor recreation is accessible and affordable for everyone with a disability. That’s the vision behind the Live it Love Foundation, led by executive director Jeff Scott who is joining us today. Jeff had an accident in late 2010 that left him a quadriplegic. Thanks to Jeff and the programs offered through the Live it Love it foundation, they are working hard to empower through adventure and outdoor recreation for people with disabilities. Allow them to reconnect with sports and outdoor communities after a disabling injury or illness. Life with a d...2019-01-1046 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailKaylin Richardson on Ski Racing and Living Without RegretAn Olympic ski racer on the art of being deliberate in choices and living without regret. Oh, do I have a fun conversation to start off your new year today. Kaylin Richardson is a ten-year U.S. Ski Team veteran, 2-time Olympian (Torino 06' and Vancouver 10'), and four-time National Alpine Champion. After retiring from the World Cup in 2010, Kaylin fell even deeper in love with the sport when she discovered backcountry skiing. As a reincarnated big-mountain skier, in addition to winning the Freeskiing World Tour's North American Championship in 2012, Kaylin has been featured in seven Warren...2019-01-031h 04Breaking TrailBreaking TrailWhat to Carry in your Backcountry Ski PackAre you setting yourself up for success and preparing for worst-case scenarios? We like to think the stuff we read about in the news won't happen to us. BUT! Not to sound like an alarmist or anything - one bad turn of events and the game has changed. Today, we re-run episode 4 of The Gear Show and talk to Jeff Thompson, director of the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center, ski patroller, and recreational backcountry skier. He shares with us what he carries in his backpack - a cumulative knowledge base of shit shows that have perfected this perfect...2018-12-1442 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailLibby Ludlow on Finding Happiness by Accepting ChangeA former professional ski racer and Olympian realized her destructive self talk was practically ruining her life. If we stop clinging to things that are not permanent, learn to take control of our thoughts and adapt to change, it’s pretty amazing how much happier we can be.   Libby Ludlow retired from the U.S. Ski team 10 years ago. She was in the 2006 Olympics, is the 2004 U.S. giant slalom champion, raced around the world with 45 top-30 World Cup results, three of which were finishes within the top 10. Libby was a member of the 2007 and 2003 Wor...2018-11-2949 minThe Corporate DropoutThe Corporate DropoutHow To Make a Big (Terrifying) Leap into Owning Your Own Business with Lisa GerberEver get the feeling it's time to move on? For Lisa Gerber, that itch strikes every 5 years or so. That doesn’t mean it’s comfortable. Lisa talks about her big leap: moving to a mountain in Idaho to start her business. Lisa shares what to do when business slows (because it will), and how to break into the speaking circuit. Don’t wait for perfect timing.   To learn more, visit the show notes.   Connect with Rachael & April on Instagram!2018-11-2826 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailKim Vinet on Resolving the Hypocrisy of Loving the OutdoorsKim Vinet is a skier, an earth scientist and a public speaker. As we enter the crazy holidays here in the U.S., I hope this episode will serve as a reminder to value what matters.   Kim lives in Revelstoke, BC with her husband and two dogs. She is a sponsored athlete and competitive freerider on the Freeride World Tour Qualifying series (formerly the Freeskiing World Tour). This love of skiing and the outdoors has driven her on an exploration of the hypocrisy of loving the outdoors, possibly to death and it has driven her int...2018-11-221h 03Breaking TrailBreaking TrailJanet Curry: Finding Joy Again Through Meditation and Mindfulness“Letting go of the tendency we have to want things to be different, allowing things to be as they are and allowing yourself to be as you are…” Jon Kabat Zinn on the mindfulness.   Janet Curry is the founder of Stillpoint Counseling and Mindfulness Training in Durango Colorado. She is a certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher and licensed professional counselor. She has not one, but two masters degrees.: One in Mental Health Counseling from Seattle University and the second in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy from Oxford University. Janet is one of the first 130 (MBSR) teachers around...2018-11-151h 03Breaking TrailBreaking TrailJanette Sherman on Bikes, Women on Bikes and Marketing to Women on Bikes I wanted to have Janette on the show because she has come up in conversation about three previous episodes, all by guests mentioning Janette as a huge influence on them. For example, that's Ash Bocast of Roam Events in the teaser quote at the top of the episode. Before even talking to her, it was clear she subscribes to the idea of women supporting each other and lifting each other up. Although we look at this through the lens of the mountain bike industry, it’s a great metaphor for life in general.  Janet...2018-11-0843 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailRene Unser and the Allure of the Gore-Tex Trans Alpine RaceRene is an awesome and inspirational woman. She is a running coach, a race director for a fantastic race series in Western Canada. She is now on the communications team for the Gore-Tex Trans Alpine Race, a race she has been chronicling via Instagram for as long as I’ve known her. It has, in turn, intrigued me because of my love for Europe. Trail running, the Alps, eating, drinking… what more is there? The Gore-Tex Trans Alpine Race, an eight day stage race from Germany to Italy, passing through Austria and Switzerland along the way.    Ren...2018-11-0147 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailBrendan Leonard on The Joy of Playing SmallA huge reason I do this podcast is that I get to speak to people who are living their version of success; defining how we want to do life.   Brendan Leonard embodies this perfectly. His message is a reminder to each and every one of us pushing ourselves each day to be better and to do better, that there is joy in every day. That morning trail run before a day sitting in front of the computer. An afternoon dog walk, a glass of wine with a good friend that you kinda sorta didn’t want to go d...2018-10-2541 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailKikkan Randall on Big Battles: Olympic Gold and Breast CancerKikkan Randall is an Olympic champion cross-country skier. She has won 17 U.S. National titles, taken home 17 U.S. Championships, made 16 podiums in the Stage World Cup, made five trips to the Winter Olympic Games and had the highest finish by an individual U.S. woman at the World Championships (2nd in the Sprint FS at Liberec, CZE in 2009). She was the first American female cross-country skier to take a top ten finish in World Cup competition, to win a World Cup race and to win a World Cup discipline title.[2] She won the silver medal in the individual...2018-10-1839 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailAmanda Batty: The ROI of Mountain Bike Racing vs. Philanthropy“I took risks because progression requires risk and because risk is the price of admission to the only game I ever cared about: improvement.” - Amanda Batty Amanda is a former professional mountain bike racer, Bike giver-away-er, firestarter, former pastry chef, current industry troublemaker and forever interested in good business.  Today we’re going to talk about ego and what fills that ego. For some it’s mountain bike racing, and for Amanda, it was. for a while, until it wasn’t. And then, she decided she wanted to be the "bike Oprah" and she tweeted abo...2018-10-1145 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailElinor Fish on Mindful RunningElinor Fish is the former editor of Trail Runner Magazine. She made the leap in 2010 from her career to start Wild Run Retreats with the mission to help people reduce stress and live a healthier life through mindful running. To do this, her business model was tweaked over time, and we’ll talk about that. She eventually found the sweet spot and is now offering retreats to fantastic destinations such as Iceland, the Dolomites and coast of Spain where she coaches the mindful running practice. We’re going to talk about mindful running, what it is and how it benefit...2018-09-0651 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailKatie Adams: About that Dream Trip to NorwaySalomon asked runners from around the world to share their #runningdreamtrip. Over 3000 people applied but only one was chosen. Katie Adams, of Sandpoint, Idaho. Katie took the trip with Emelie Forsberg and Ida Nilsson. They explored the Norwegian fjords and mountains by boat before setting off on foot and spending their days running from hut to hut.   Katie joins us today to tell us how, encouraged by her husband Gwen LeTutour, she applied for a won, and what it was like to go on the trip of her dreams. We also get into the love a...2018-08-3044 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailDavid Victorson on Re-Entering Life After Cancer TreatmentIt can take young adult cancer survivors a decade to get back into life after treatment. David Victorson is the founder of True North Treks. He, along with his family members and team at TNT want to help young adults reconnect not only with themselves but also with nature after the most unnatural of treatments.  David is an associate professor at the Department of Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University in Chicago. He is licensed in clinical psychology and a PhD. One area of his research focuses on the health benefits of mindfulness meditation and yoga and t...2018-08-2343 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailMark Gibson on Pursuing CuriosityThere has to be a certain kind of crazy to do some of the things Mark Gibson has taken on. He’s done things like skateboarded from capital to capital (Washington DC to Ottawa, Canada) with his son. He ran 276 miles across the state of Pennsylvania from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia in (ten days - averaging over a marathon a day).   He’s run the rim to rim to rim in the Grand Canyon and a 100-mile run along the entire length of the Florida Keys from Key Largo to Key West straight through) to name a few...2018-08-1643 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailBonnie McDonald on Giving Purpose to TragedyBackcountry Lifeline was founded in August 2015, following a crash on Stage 3 of the Big Mountain Enduro Series and Enduro World Series in Crested Butte, CO, in which 40-year old Will Olson died. Will was an expert rider favored to win the series, and to those who founded backcountry lifeline, he was a respected fellow rider, friend, and beloved fiancé. His death rocked the bike community, and support poured in from around the globe.   Today, his fiancé Bonnie McDonald joins the show to discuss loss and how to make some sense out of it with some pur...2018-08-0949 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailRandy Milanovic on Solving Problems, Not Checking BoxesWhen you get a new lease on life, you stop checking boxes and do things differently. Randy Milanovic is the CEO and founder of Kayak Online Marketing. In 2009, a tough year for most of us, he had an even tougher year. He was diagnosed with cancer and I don’t mean to spoil the story but he’s here to tell us about it and how it changed the way he does business and does life. We’ll learn how he reinvented his business on the heels of an economic downturn with a fresh outlook on life and … listen to the end...2018-08-0251 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailSarah Yancey on the Practicalities of Living the DreamSarah and Mark Yancey bought Boulder Hut Adventures, a remote backcountry ski hut in the stunning Purcell Mountains in Southeast British Columbia, Canada. During the ski season, they and their two kids live there hosting guests for a week of powder ski touring. The kids are homeschooled and Adventure Journal called Mark and Sarah "the most awesome parents in the history of parenting.” It sounds like a dream come true, doesn’t it? Today I talk to Sarah and she shared with us how the vision came to be, and how they made the idea happen. We...2018-07-2634 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailAngela Vanwiemeersch on Processing Loss and Getting Out of Your Head2018-07-1935 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailRichter on Mountain Biking as a Metaphor for LifeLindsey Richter is the director of inspiration (and co-creator) of Liv Ladies Allride, Her company is a by-product of a very difficult time in her own life after she was on Season 3 of Survivor. If nothing else, this episode will give you a new perspective on reality shows. Basically, Survivor creates a recipe to bring out the worst in people. That’s how they get the drama, and the eyeballs. Well, it caused a great deal of angst for Lindsey but of course, she turned that around for the better.  The way you handle the stresses of mou...2018-07-1254 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailChristian Little on Turning Suffering into GrowthChristian Little had a mountain biking accident that would change her life forever. Honestly, it was a miracle she survived. Out of difficult times, comes a new trajectory for growth. It took physical, mental and mountain biking therapy as well as a lot of time for Christian to heal but out of that, her company Leap 2 Fly was born. Christian and her team of collaborators want to use the mountain bike to encourage and inspire others to live life to fullest on and off the bike by way of MTB retreats in the USA, Canada, and New Z...2018-07-0544 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailHilary Oliver on Giving Women in the Outdoors Voice Through FilmmakingHilary Oliver is a writer, editor and filmmaker. She makes outdoor films for brands such as REI, Outdoor Research and Yeti Cycles. Her mission is to give voice to women in the outdoors  - to showcase a perspective deeper than physical achievement alone. Her work includes Above the Fray with Beth Rodden and How to Run 100 miles with Brandon Leonard for REI. She loves filmmaking and is driven to do it but the thing is, it doesn’t pay the bills. Don’t get me wrong, she makes money but it’s not her bread and butter. What is? He...2018-06-2845 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailBrian Harder on ACL Injury: Advice from an Impatient PatientWe don’t want to think about it but I’m sure lots of us do. What happens if/when we blow our knee? what does it mean when that happens, what are the mechanics that contribute to it; what choices need to be made for treatment and recovery? There are many things today to consider, and today, Brian Harder, a frequent guest and good friend of mine shares his philosophy, sadly, from personal experience. Earlier this year, Brian had an ACL injury in the backcountry. Being an orthopedic physician assistant and therefore medically trained, Brian brings some...2018-06-211h 01Breaking TrailBreaking TrailWhat To Pack For Summer CampingI have one more rerun this week and return to original interviews next week starting with Brian Harder on ACL injuries; turning suffering into growth with Christian Little, and some insight into making outdoor adventure films from filmmaker Hilary Oliver so stick with me! But first - today, since, for many of us, summer is just beginning, I want to make sure you have what you need in your backpack. If you are type A, you are going to love the way Jeff Thompson plans his summer camping trips.  Jeff is director at Idaho Panhandle A...2018-06-1436 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailSaying Yes to Adventure: Preparing for, Surviving, and Enjoying a Seven-Day Backcountry Ski TripHi everyone, we are BACK. After taking the past two months off the show to take some time to interview a whole bunch of new guests, I’m excited to bring you episode 33. I have been having so much fun talking to outdoor active professionals and athletes about what makes them tick, how they overcome hurdles and make ideas happen. The only reason, after a year that I’m on episode 33 and not 52 is because of the time it takes to source and schedule interesting guests. If you know of someone who should be on the...2018-03-0840 minBreaking TrailBreaking TrailAsh Bocast Going All In on Business and AdventureI have some year- end/year-beginning inspiration for you today! Ash started Roam Events with her savings and retirement plan. She was literally all in. And she took some calculated risks along the way to bring something new to the market - women specific bike events held around the country partnering with the top outdoor and bicycle brands. We’re going to take a peek into how she thought creatively to make things happen, what goes into creating and managing events, and building no BS, values-driven business along with a pretty rich and fulfilling life.  ...2017-12-2848 minDon\'t Waste Your PrettyDon't Waste Your PrettyThe Handmaid's Tale w/ Lisa GerberUnder His Eye. Lisa Gerber from 'The Wonder Years' joins us this week to take a deep dive into Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale. We talk about the terrifying relevance of Margaret Atwood's misogynist dystopia in the context of the current administration and oppressive trends in American politics.  From the radical religious fundamentalism of the Pilgrims, to the paranoid hysteria of the Salem witch trials to the internalized misogyny of the female Trump voter, by the time we're through you'll be ready for Mayday. Gmail: dontwasteyourpretty@gmail.com Instagram: @dontwasteyourpretty_ Twitter: @wastedprettypod Produced by: A...2017-07-2600 min