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It\'s Your Choice! with Sally Pederson.
It's Your Choice! with Sally Pederson.Transform Your Life in an Instant | Craig Polsfuss & Sally PedersonCan you truly transform your life in an instant? Craig Polsfuss, a clinical social worker, psychologist, and author, shares his profound insights on awakening, consciousness, and personal transformation. In this powerful conversation with Sally Pederson, Craig discusses how a single realization can shift your entire reality, the role of thought in shaping our experiences, and how to break free from limiting beliefs.Discover how to tune into your higher consciousness, embrace personal evolution, and create meaningful, lasting change. Craig also introduces his latest book,Reality-Shattering Insights, which explores the human ability to completely transform in...
2025-02-1056 minIt\'s Your Choice! with Sally Pederson.
It's Your Choice! with Sally Pederson.Unlocking the Power of Holistic Brain Wellness | Mandi Dickey & Sally PedersonIn this enlightening conversation,Mandi Dickey, a dedicated Nurse Practitioner and wellness advocate, joinsSally Pederson to discuss the transformative power of holistic brain health.They explore the importance of balancing traditional medicine with alternative healing methods, the role of mindset in overall well-being, and practical ways to take control of your health.🔹 How to integrate holistic and conventional medicine for optimal health🔹 The mind-body connection and its impact on healing🔹 Practical tips for reducing stress and improving daily wellness🔹 The future of personalized health and self-careJoin us for an inspiring di...
2025-02-1041 minIt\'s Your Choice! with Sally Pederson.
It's Your Choice! with Sally Pederson.Welcome to It's Your Choice! with Sally PedersonHi there, I'm Sally Pederson, and welcome to "It's YourChoice!" — a podcast dedicated to exploring the incredible power of human potential through the lens of neuroscience and personal development. In each episode, we'll dive into conversations with leadingexperts who are reshaping how we understand our brains, our behaviors, and our capacity for growth and transformation. My goal is simple: to provide you withinsights, strategies, and scientific understanding that can help you make more informed choices about your life, your mind, and your future. As a certified neuroscience coach, and certified Life Coac...
2025-02-0702 minOne Dollar Words
One Dollar WordsRon PedersonWelcome to 1 Dollar Words, a podcast from The Sonar Network. Today’s guest – Ron Pederson Podcast interviews are way more exciting with some money where those mouths are. Host Nug Nahrgang and his guest are each given secret lists of 5 random words. During the interview, for each secret word the guest gets Nug to say, they win $1. But Nug gets $1 back for each word on his list he gets the guest to say! Will the guest win $5? Will they owe Nug $5? What the hell will this interview sound like?! Listen along as we play – 1 DOLLAR WORDS...
2024-07-2451 minThe POTScast
The POTScastE215:Intensive Pain/Exercise Programs for POTS with Dr. Cathy PedersonWhat are intensive hospital-based treatment programs and how do POTS patients rate their effectiveness?  Dr. Cathy Pederson reports on her recent publication, showing these programs are not for everyone.  Dr. Pederson's article can be found here. If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs  https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out mor...
2024-07-231h 01Grow Your Cashflow Podcast
Grow Your Cashflow PodcastHow To Identify Great Operators | Insights From $3.2B Under Fund Administration w/ Lance PedersonIf you’re looking to deploy money to generate cashflow and you’re not 100% sure who you want to trust your money with, I highly recommend listening to this episode.  In this episode of The Legacy Wealth Podcast (soon to be rebranded to the Grow Your Cashflow Podcast), I interviewed Lance Pederson who grew a fund administration company to over $3.2B in assets under administration that helped various fund operators run their fund properly. He has this unique point of view where he’s been able to see what great operators look like across the industry...
2023-09-0550 minGuns & The 701 - www.GunsAndThe701.com
Guns & The 701 - www.GunsAndThe701.comG&T701 joins Ladies of Another View on BEK NewsLadies of Another View invited GUNS & The 701 Co-Host Clayton Pederson Pederson and Mandan Sporting Goods Owner Brandon Charvat to the show to discuss the infringing changes that are taking place with legal young adults from the ages of 18-20 when filling out paperwork now to exercise their 2nd Amendment Rights when purchasing and how this will make it more difficult to do. It also could affect private sales as well with a change in the definition on "engaged in business". Don't miss this informative episode with Ladies of Another View.Live show EVERY Wednesday evening at 6pm...
2022-11-1527 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#62: Robert Sikes - Founder & CEO of Keto Savagen this episode, the creator of Keto Savage, Robert Sikes, joins host Neil Dudley for a discussion about running businesses, transparency for consumers, and the importance of breaking out of the status quo in everything from nutrition to business practices. Robert has been a natural bodybuilder for fourteen years, half of which have been in a ketogenic state. Listen to hear more about his story and a “behind the scenes” chat about both businesses. Links: - Keto Savage - The Keto Savage Podcast - Global Animal Partnership - Pederson’s Natu...
2022-11-011h 14Pederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#61: Jeff Hackett - Lead Support Representative at Pederson'sWhat is it like working at Pederson’s? This week, Pederson’s Lead Support Representative Jeff Hackett joined Neil Dudley on the podcast. They discussed Jeff’s experience working at Pederson’s, how he joined the Pederson’s team, and his Whole30 experience! Links: Visit us online www.PedersonsFarms.com Topics: (0:30) - Introducing Jeff & life working at Pederson’s (8:02) - Jeff’s work, hobbies and life (17:42) - Learning to navigate pandemic changes (20:03) - Jeff’s favorite Pederson’s products (22:03) - Do you feel pressured to do a...
2022-10-2534 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#60: Richie McCord & Andrew Evans - Founders of Bacon Club NFTWhat exactly is an NFT and what does it have to do with bacon? Listen as Neil Dudley is joined by Ritchie McCord and Andrew Evans of Bacon Club. They discuss and explain what NFTs are, the simplicity of using them, and the partnership between Pederson’s and Bacon Club. Links: Visit us online at www.PedersonsFarms.com Andrew on Twitter Richie on Twitter  Join the Bacon Club! https://baconclub.io/ Topics: (1:39) - Introducing Andrew & Richie  (9:58) - NFT’s &  interfacing Web3 with Web2 ...
2022-10-1439 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#57: Beatriz Aranda - Pederson's Production Team MemberBeatriz Aranda How often do you learn about the people behind the products you purchase? Well, that’s just part of the culture at Pederson’s. The desire for transparency doesn’t end at what goes into the products or even how the animals are raised. It’s the people that really tell the story. People like Beatriz Aranda. Neil sits down for a chat with Beatriz, a 15-year employee, to discuss the work she does every day. Beatriz shares how she takes pride in what she does and her joy in working with others from her neighbor...
2022-09-2821 minExperience Hope
Experience HopeExperiencing Hope Through A Cancer DiagnosisHow do you respond when an unexpected, life-threatening health crisis comes to your life?  Willi Pederson interviews her husband Wayne Pederson on his experience.  They discuss how a strong marriage and faith in God provides hope in the midst of trials.
2022-08-1522 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#51: Jim Ondrusek - VP of Fresh Pork at Pederson's Farms where Humanely Raised and No Antibiotics Ever are second natureJim Ondrusek  There are as many opinions on what humans should eat as there are ways to make food. Of course, not everyone chooses to eat animal proteins, but if you do, you might also care about how the animals are raised and the process behind getting that pork chop to your plate. And if there’s anyone qualified to answer those questions, it’s Jim Ondrusek, the VP of Pederson’s fresh pork. Jim’s been in the meat industry for 46 years, and his family has for 110 years. In this episode, Neil and Jim discuss the details o...
2022-07-2843 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#50: Anne Malleau - Executive Director of Global Animal Partnership aka GAP where gestation crates, electric prods, and animal welfare expectations get serious considerationAnne Malleau In this episode, Neil speaks with Anne Malleau, Executive Director for Global Animal Partnership (GAP). GAP has paved the way for third-party, independent animal welfare certification, but they also work behind the scenes to help the farmers that make it possible to succeed in the consumer-driven market for more humane animal agriculture. Is regenerative agriculture next on the horizon? Listen as the two discuss the evolution of animal agriculture and how the GAP Step process works to improve the lives of the animals, help producers achieve their goals, and improve the quality of the food...
2022-07-2830 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#47: Luke Thedford - Plant Manager at Pederson's FarmsLinks: Pederson’s Farms Online Gustine, TX Time Codes: (1:21) - Luke’s background  (3:15) - Luke’s journey at Pederson’s (6:13) - How are you finding people with great wok ethic as the plant manager? (8:07) - What do you enjoy most about your job? (10:36) - Thoughts on R&D (12:28) - ERP Systems (14:10) - What are some challenges you face in your role? (15:56) - High School and College life (17:32) - Fatherhood (20:47) - Dealing with issues outside o...
2022-07-0828 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#46: Joe Harris - President & CEO of Southwest Meat AssociationVisit us online: www.PedersonsFarms.com Links: Southwest Meat Association Joe Harris on LinkedIn SMA on LinkedIn Topics: (3:20) - Joe’s background and career (8:39) - The Southwestern Meat Association (15:41) - Leadership philosophies (24:52) - Vendor relationships (27:30) - What’s it like up in Washington D.C.? (31:34) - How Joe became familiar with Pederson’s (32:55) - Wrap up and final thoughts The Pederson's Farms Podcast is produced by Johnny Podcasts & Root and Roam.
2022-07-0835 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#45: Martinique Grigg - Co-CEO of Coro FoodsVisit us online: www.PedersonsFarms.com Links: Coro Foods: Salumi Martinique on LinkedIn Global Animal Partnership Pig Regulations HACCP SQF   Topics: (4:17) - Coro Food’s background  (6:17) - How did you come to take over the business? (9:05) - The Salami-making process (18:11) - Pederson’s GAP approach, HACCP & SQF (26:03) - What’s your favorite product you make? (27:34) - What are your growth plans for the future? (28:44) - What is your sales strategy...
2022-07-0835 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!GiGi Eats: The Salmon QueenThe "Salmon Queen" GiGi Ashworth is an example of your attitude is everything! Please listen to this conversation and consider the importance of attitude and food in your HEALTH! Visit https://www.ketocon.org/ketocon-2022/ and use Code BACON for $50 off! Visit us online at www.PedersonsFarms.com Links: Gigi on Instagram Gigi on YouTube Topics: (6:51) - Are Large Intestines optional? (9:42) -  Where do you get your resilience from? (14:55) - Dealing with the lovers and the haters on social media
2022-06-2144 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#42: Chris Sekeres - #1 PNF'er at Pederson'sChris "The Surgeon" Sekeres, enough said! Visit us online: www.PedersonsFarms.com Links: Ben’s Beef Bacon Video Ben on the Pederson’s Podcast Ketocon.org Use code BACON for $50 off!   Topics: (5:48 ) - Chris’ background & role at Pederson’s (11:00) - How can we improve at Pederson’s? (14:37) - Ketocon (18:48) - Golf & stories selling snack bacon (22:38) - Castrating a calf (26:09) - Joining the Distribution Center The Pederson’s Farms Podcast is produced b...
2022-06-0134 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#38: Janie Hernandez - Pederson's Bacon Packaging Team“Bacon Clown” has a ring to it, don’t you think? Do you have a friend, family member, or co-worker who seems to know just how to bring a smile to your face? We do! Janie Hernandez is one of our packaging team members here at Pederson’s Farms, and she shares insight into what it is like being a bacon packaging expert. Janie offers ideas on how to improve our company throughout our conversation. We’re always looking to make the best better, and with insight like this, we can! Fun fact: Lotteria is a popular...
2022-04-2637 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#34: Brittany Hayes - VP of Sales at Pederson's Natural FarmsCan you relate to the struggles of being a working mom? Have you ever worried about what’s in the food you feed your children? Brittany Hayes is the VP of Sales here at Pederson’s Farms, and these are a couple of the realities we touch on throughout this episode. Aside from these mom realities, Brittany shares her journey from working as a nanny to one of our top decision-makers! Fun fact: Google Air Bud World Pup 😊 Links:  Brittany on LinkedIn Pederson’s Natural Farms   Topics: (3:3...
2022-04-0138 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#31: Alex Young - Owner of Eat Style DallasWhat is a Blog? It’s a regularly updated website or web page, typically run by an individual or small group, written in an informal or conversational style. I just had to clear this up for anyone like me who thinks the word blog is an acronym standing for something! Alex Young runs the blog Eat Style Dallas. It was born of his passion for his hometown and the food and style uniquely represented there. We talk about the importance of food, the hidden gems in Dallas, and how Pederson’s plays a role in Alex’s life. Fun...
2022-04-0132 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#29: Ben Warren - Pederson's Director of Retail MarketingWhat does a meat cutter with a marketing degree know that you need to know? The answer might surprise you! Pederson’s Director of Retail Marketing Ben Warren discusses how his indirect path to his current position has helped him gain valuable insights into our industry. Ben also sheds some light on the importance of food, family, and pasta! Let’s be honest here; this guy knows his way around a kitchen and the backside of an Instacart ad.  Join us to learn more about the real people working to bring you honest food. You will not leave...
2022-02-2528 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#28: Edward Ruff - Owner of Morrilton PackingWhat can you learn from an entrepreneur whose family’s business has been successful in the food industry for almost 100 years? How to help your business survive and thrive, even in uncertain times.  From their start in 1928, through the Great Depression and now Covid, Ed Ruff is the fourth-generation owner-operator of Morrilton Packing, one of Pederson’s production partners. Ed understands how to create products that meet consumer demand and exceed it. Listen as he shares valuable insights that help keep his company strong and his approach to making delicious foods like smoked ham - because when we feed our f...
2022-02-2528 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#27: Brian Whitson & Allen Johnson - GM and Head Chef at Snooze A.M. EateryDoes your family ever argue about which restaurant to have breakfast at? Do you want to win that argument? Then you should try to gain a deeper understanding of YOUR favorite place! Snooze an A.M. Eatery is one of ours! Brian Whitson and Allen Johnson have a passion for greatness in their company, staff, service, food, and themselves. In this episode, they share deep insights into the challenges they face on a daily basis as well as the thought processes behind their decision-making. You can expect to go away with a better understanding of how this GM and Head...
2022-02-2536 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#26: Erica Nkansah - This African Cooks BlogHave you ever wondered if the foods you eat negatively impact your health and well-being? Have you ever considered trying a Whole 30 nutritional reset? If you haven’t yet, this discussion might change your mind. Erica Nkansah began to struggle with muscle and joint pain after her daughter was born. In an effort to pinpoint the cause, she turned to Whole30. Finding relief with this new nutritional approach, Erica began creating gluten and dairy-free recipes. As she felt her pain subside, she found her anxiety did too.  In this episode, listen and learn as Erica shares her insights as a n...
2022-02-2528 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#25: Robin Bouck - Pederson's Sales SupportAn Employee of Pederson’s with a passion for our brand and the e-commerce customer experience – Robin Bouck plays the intricate role of conveying our desire to do the best thing even when those desires don’t always result in the best experience for our customers. She is a shining example of what it means to be a PNF’er! Fun fact: Robin is an avid outdoorswoman who has hiked a good portion of the Appalachian Trail! (1:02) - Robin’s background and career with Pederson’s while working remotely in Florida (3:25) - Robin’s childhood an...
2022-01-2825 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#24: Mike Salguero and Michael Billings - ButcherBoxA customer who bought Pederson’s bacon – ButcherBox’s, Mike Salguero and Michael Billings are visionaries leading a revolution in how our industry operates. Their core values and the market's response to those values have made it clear they are certainly on to something! Fun fact: Everyone at ButcherBox is named Michael…ok not actually true but I thought it would be a fun teaser. www.ButcherBox.com (1:17) - Where did the idea for ButcherBox come from? (7:46) - Michael Billing’s background and journey to joining ButcherBox (10:10) - Experiences during Cov...
2022-01-2845 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#23: Tina Wills - Ecommerce CustomerOne of our loyal e-commerce consumers – Tina Wills comes to the show as an experienced online shopper who has helped us to fix problems within our fulfillment system and website user experience reality. Through her transparent communication with Robin our e-commerce lead we are able to learn. We are willing to bet, her healthy lifestyle choices, and the fact that they are driven by health concerns within her family is highly relatable to you or someone you know! Fun fact: This part got left out of the show but I called Tina the wrong last name at th...
2022-01-2827 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#22: Nina Ortega - Distribution Coordinator at Pederson's FarmsAn Employee of Pederson’s keeping our distribution center on point – Nina Ortega plays that intricate role of scheduling, organizing, and verifying shipments in and out of our distribution facility. She is a pleasure to be around and most definitely a leader within our organization! Fun fact: Nina is an avid knitter…listen to this episode to hear more about her heart behind this passion! Visit us online at www.PedersonsFarms.com (0:52) - Introducing Nina Ortega & her role at Pederson’s (6:11) - Nina & her relationship with her mother (8:42) - Battling...
2021-12-3027 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#21: Matt Malin - Owner of M3 PackagesA vendor of labels, boxes, and l-boards for Pederson's – Matt Malin, founder of M3 Packaging, displays the best things about customer service and what it means to truly build relationships! He tries to say several times in the conversation that his business isn’t complicated…I say liar! Fun fact: Matt got fired and he will tell you…that was the best thing that has ever happened to him! Visit us online at www.PedersonsFarms.com Links M3 Packaging solutions  Wins, Losses & Lessons by Lou Holtz The Southwest...
2021-12-3040 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#20: Jack Gridley - VP of Meat & Seafood at Dorothy LaneA customer buying multiple Pederson's products as well as trusting us to manufacture their own brand – Jack Gridley is a veteran of the meat business who is truly a visionary in the space! Grocers around the country keep a close eye on what Dorothy Lane Market is doing! Fun fact: Jack once offered me the keys to his vehicle during a sales call so I could drive to Nashville and go see Stacy (My future wife). Visit us online at www.PedersonsFarms.com (2:07) - Jack, Jerry and Mike’s background and careers ...
2021-12-3042 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#19 Neil Dudley - Facebook Live...Why podcast?A consumer of Pederson's products and avid fan of this podcast – Neil Dudley takes to Facebook Live for and episode in which he talks about the mission and design of the podcast while fielding a few questions from PNF’ers who tune in to the Live event! Fun fact…The show almost didn’t get recorded thanks to a facebook app glitch in Neil’s phone…reboot and try again was the magic! Visit us online www.PedersonsFarms.com (0:30) - Introducing Pederson’s Facebook Live & why we started the podcast (6:28) - Audience Quest...
2021-12-3022 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#18: Shannon Duffy - Co-Founder of Tender BellyA Peer in our industry – Shannon Duffy is the Co-Founder of a company named Tender Belly. As luck would have it their story and ours follow many of the same paths! Save one difference…they began knocking on restaurants doors where we started out knocking on grocery retailers’ doors! Fun fact: He and his brother Eric came up with the name for the company while working on an air conditioning thermostat in his house! Visit us online at www.PedersonsFarms.com (1:14) - Shannon’s background with Tender Belly and the origin of the name...
2021-11-3024 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#17: Alejandro Hernandez - Kitchen Supervisor at Pederson'sAn Employee of Pederson’s for 8 years as of recording – Alejandro Hernandez is our Kitchen Supervisor. He has worked in almost every department of our production facility and his leadership and work ethic sets the standard for what it takes to be a true PNF’er! Fun fact…Alejandro dressed up for Halloween for the first time in 2021…he went as Zorro! Visit us at www.PedersonsFarms.com (1:07) - Alejandro’s background & journey to Pederson’s  (5:24) - Alejandro’s work ethic & his progression through Pederson’s  (14:33) - Prepping the famous...
2021-11-3039 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#16: Jason Storey - Managing Director for Scan America - JIMCOA vendor bringing the value of Ozone to Pedersons – Jason Storey works for a company called Scan America Corporation which represents an equipment manufacturer named Jimco! Through the use of this equipment we have been able to do a better job of sanitizing our plant and preventing the spread of Covid! If you own a plant this is a conversation you will not want to miss! Fun fact: Jason is a fan of the argyle sweater  Visit us at www.PedersonsFarms.com (1:20) - Jason’s background and career (2:50) - Relationship building, Sales...
2021-11-3042 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#14: Robb Wolf - Author & Bio Chemist | Founder of Healthy RebellionA Consumer of Pederson’s products – Robb Wolf, is a former research biochemist and 2X New York Times/Wall Street Journal Best-selling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired To Eat. He and co-author Diana Rodgers recently released their book, Sacred Cow, which explains why well-raised meat is good for us and good for the planet. Robb has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world via his top-ranked Itunes podcast, books and seminars. He’s known for his direct approach and ability to distill and synthesize information to make the complicated stuff easier to understand...
2021-11-3041 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#13: Gary Hollis & Henry VanceEmployees of Pederson’s driving production up time – Gary Hollis and Henry Vance work on our maintenance team and share a passion for machinery…more specifically the puzzles those pieces of equipment challenge them with! These guys are key to what we do at Pederson’s we are excited to share their perspective!  Fun fact: I would have bet big money these guys would have been hard to get to talk…it goes to show you when you are talking about someone’s passion you will definitely find engagement! (1:51) - Introducing Gary and Henry (2:44) - G...
2021-10-2723 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#12: Travis Rudolph - Owner of Trek StrategyA vendor/advisor helping guide Pederson’s E-commerce strategy – Travis Rudolph proves to be a valuable sounding board as well as leader when we are talking all things Amazon and our product presence online!  Fun fact: Travis and Cody went to Texas A&M together…waaaayyyy back in the day! (0:57) - Introducing Travis and his thoughts on e-commerce & Amazon (2:30) - Travis’ career background (5:17) - The New Item launch process and its application to e-commerce (8:58) - Pederson’s journey into e-commerce and Travis’ thoughts on solving fulfillment problems (12:17) - Alibabba an...
2021-10-2732 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#11 Heidi Orrock - 4th Generation Family FarmerA customer using Pederson’s bacon ends and pieces – Heidi Orrock (Diestel) might qualify more as a peer than a customer but we are so proud of the fact that she is using our bacon in her turkey burgers we just had to put her in the customer category! Heidi is a member of a family farming business that began raising turkeys in 1949 and a champion for their no compromise approach! Fun fact: Heidi has probably done north of 1000 product demonstrations in her life! That has to be a big reason she relates so well with the Dies...
2021-10-2732 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#10: Maria Emmerich - Keto AuthorOne of our most trusted consumers – Maria Emmerich has been telling the story of protein’s role in nutrition and health for years! She is an international bestselling author as well as a world class speaker. She specializes in autoimmune disorders and says “My goal is to help transform people’s lives and start living again!”  Fun fact: Check out ketocondo.com… (2:08) - What got you into this world of Keto? Check out Maria's books here (4:36) - Maria’s Coaching and resources KetoMaria.com (5:14) - Why do you love Peders...
2021-10-2734 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#9 Chrissy & Cody Lane - Board Members of Bacon Bash TexasThe 1st family of Pederson’s – Cody (President) and Chrissy (Office Manager) Lane have been making the wheels turn around here for a long time…over 20 years to be exact! They both played a big role in founding Bacon Bash Texas and you can still find them working their tails of throughout the year and on the 3rd weekend in October making sure the event continues to be Bigger, Badder, and Baconier! Fun fact: Cody and Chrissy were high school sweet hearts…and if Chrissy had not sent in a job application to Pederson’s on Cody’s behalf he...
2021-09-2922 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#8 Cleve Simpson - Owner of Cooltime RefrigerationA vendor keeping Pederson’s COLD – Cleve Simpson and his team at Cooltime Refrigeration supports our plant, company, products, and brand by keeping our large number of freon cooling and freezing units operational. His experience, engineering, and customer support make him one of those vendors we most appreciate. Fun fact: Cleve and Cooltime have been sponsors and attendees of Bacon Bash Texas for most of our events…we flat couldn’t do what we do without their loyal support! (2:22) - Cleve and his career background in refrigeration (4:27) - What’s the most frustrating thing in y...
2021-09-2915 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#7 Chef Mike Newton - Owner of Newton's at the CellarA customer using Pederson’s products in his restaurant – Cowboy Chef Mike Newton displays his culinary skill in Stephenville, TX at his restaurant, Newton at THE CELLAR. Chef Newton sits on the final table judging panel at Bacon Bash Texas and always seems to find a way to raise just a little more $$$$. Fun fact: Cowboy Chef Newton was a contestant on MasterChef season 8…those Damn Caviar! (1:41) - Introducing Chef Newton & Newton at the Cellar (5:28) - What makes local suppliers important to you? (8:07) - The future or agriculture (9:39) - The ba...
2021-09-2931 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#4 AJ Flinn - Internal Operations Coordinator at PedersonsAn Employee of Pederson’s for 11 years as of recording – AJ Flinn is our Internal Operations Coordinator. She is our go to expert for Label Compliance, Nutritional Fact panels, and IT/Network/Software/Hardware solutions. Her input drives much of our decision making and her experience makes her one of the best in the industry! She has done 1.5 Whole30s…yes we know there is no such thing as doing a .5 Whole30…we forgive her! Check out the Whole30 Approved Program Here (1:56) - AJ’s background and the value she brings to the team
2021-08-2030 minPederson\'s Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!#3 Gary Dial - Founder of Aberdeen Farms and Truebridge FoodsA Vendor providing farm management services to Pederson’s – Gary Dial is the founder of Aberdeen Farms and Truebridge Foods. He is a veterinarian/professor who left academia and started his own business which works tirelessly to make 3 things happen within the operations he works with...better environment for pigs, consistent quality product, and financial feasibility! He is a big reason our pork supply is Whole30 compliant! Whole30 Approved Program (1:44) - Gary’s background and how he got into pig farming (6:20) - The sanitizing process when working with pigs (7:58) - Pigs...
2021-08-2045 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastSam Clothier -- hike and spear, seafood foraging, Wet Mammal YouTube** Interview episode 127 ** Born and bred in the UK, Sam Clothier has found his calling diving and foraging in and around the ocean. From a young age Sam found his deep connection with the water and has been on a path of pursuit ever since. Honing his skllls in the breath hold and spearfishing on the rugged British Coast Sam has experienced waters and fish around the world from Fiji, Southeast Asia, Australia, and more.   With stories of handling sharks in Western Australia to discovering new experiences in his local waters Sam shares a great perspective on sustainably enjoying f...
2020-08-2851 minOther Side of the Moon
Other Side of the MoonCHANGE | Other Side of the MoonActor, Designer, Drag Queen, and Oreo Enthusiast Cam Pederson (also known as Luna Muse) takes you behind the curtain and to the other side of the moon with this weekly podcast! With frequent guests bringing their stories and opinions every now and again. The topics covered on this eclectic podcast range from show biz, pop-culture, and what life is like fresh out of college with a degree in musical theatre. For more info visit www.CamPederson.com or follow @TheOfficialCam1 and @TheLunaMuse to keep up with Cam off-air!#CamPedersonOSM #OtherSideOfTheMoon Sign...
2020-08-2425 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastVicky Durand -- Wave Woman the book, Waikiki surfing in the 1950s** Interview episode 126 ** Today Vicky Durand takes us through the colorful life of her mother, Betty, charging waves in the 1950’s. From stories she’s captured in her recent book, Wave Woman, Vicky tells the story of her mother finding and thriving in the world of surfing, the legendary Waikiki surf scene, the first international surfing competition for woman, and much more. Vicky takes us through her own teen years of surfing on Hawaii, the characters, the waves, and her own stories of progressing in the ocean, and surfing with her mother. You can find the whole story in W...
2020-08-1743 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastDr Enric Sala -- National Geographic explorer, scientist, ocean protector, author** Interview episode 125 **   Dr Enric Sala grew up in Spain along Costa Brava where at a young age he found passion for the undersea world by watching Jacques Cousteau's Undersea World television series (like so many of us did). Pursuing a life of research and conservation to help protect all of the oceans Dr Sala came to the US and spent years as a tenured professor and researcher with Scripps Institute. We hear the story of his epiphany that his research felt more like writing an obituary of the sea rather than inspiring protection. T...
2020-08-1157 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastSean McClenahan -- towing Jaws on the skimboard, big waves and family dedication on Maui** Interview episode 124 **   Today we talk story with Sean McClenahan, skim boarder, surfer, skater, family man, and much more. Sean takes us through his days surfing the left at Jaws, including the story of his personal biggest wave this last winter of 2019. We hear of Sean’s dedication to the sport of skim boarding, his favorite spots, growing the sport in the Hawaiian Islands as a skim boarding ambassador, and through his training business, SkimHawaii. Sean tells a gnarly story of paddling out at Jaws on his skim board for a tow session (which you gotta che...
2020-08-0353 minOther Side of the Moon
Other Side of the MoonSummer thoughts, Recent bops, and Katy’s new era!Catching up, talking about some of my fav new music, the state of our current crisis, and Katy Perry's new "Smile" era! This episode includes a cover of "Wide Awake" at the end!“Wide Awake” cover Video: https://youtu.be/oiJvT22v2VcActor, Designer, Drag Queen, and Oreo Enthusiast Cam Pederson (also known as Luna Muse) takes you behind the curtain and to the other side of the moon with this weekly podcast! With frequent guests bringing their stories and opinions every now and again. The topics covered on this eclectic podcast range from show biz...
2020-07-1738 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastEric Anderson -- from US Marine to Northern California freediver and spearo** Interview episode 122 **   Today we talk with Eric Anderson who checked out of the military life and into an ocean life here in the waters of Northern California. Eric takes us through his time deployed around the world as a United States Marine to finding his true calling underwater through his wife and family. With a commendable obsession for freediving and spearfishing, Eric takes us through diving California’s Channel Islands, white sharks, to days hunting abalone and pursuing fish of all shapes and sizes along the very epic Big Sur coast. Throughout, Eric provides a gre...
2020-07-0846 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastMadison Stewart -- life dedicated to saving sharks, helping fishermen convert to ecotourism**Interview episode 121** Madison Stewart has been focused on sharks since she was 7 years old. Growing up on the Gold Coast she was attached to the ocean at an early age, scuba diving and traveling the world as a teen ager, spending countless hours in the water with sharks of all kinds. Today we hear of Madi’s commitment to helping protect sharks in Indonesia by working with local shark fishermen to convert their boats and livelihoods into ecotourism. Her story of gaining trust from a fishing village, bringing them a new, sustainable business, and helping lo...
2020-07-0145 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastNeil Pearlberg -- Off The Lip Radio Show, chronicling Santa Cruz surfing** Interview episode 120 ** Neil Pearlberg surfs, SUPs, writes and talks on all things skate and surf. As co-host of Off The Lip Radio Show Neil has been documenting the colorful surfing and skateboard lifestyle of Santa Cruz for over a decade. With over 375 episodes, Off The Lip Radio show shares the stories and perspectives from famous big wave chargers, local shapers, musicians, technologists, and much more. Today, Neil takes us through his days writing for the local newspaper, starting Off The Lip Radio, and being an early adopter of stand up paddle boarding in Santa Cruz. We hear...
2020-06-2546 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastKara Muzia -- So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist podcast, sea turtles of South Florida** Episode 119 ** In the waters of South Florida, marine biologist and podcaster Kara Muzia splits her time between working to protect sea turtles and sharing stories from other marine biologists. With a strong dedication to helping the next generation understand the wide variety of paths to becoming a marine biologist and the realities of the profession, Kara hosts ’So You Want to Be A Marine Biologist Podcast’ that provides unique perspectives and stories from others in her profession. Throughout her own career in Marine Biology, Kara has worked across different disciplines and now today focuses on sea turtle rese...
2020-06-1550 minOther Side of the Moon
Other Side of the MoonRain on Me, TikTok, Daisies, and staying Creative during quarantineThis week I'm chatting about my favorite pop divas this spring, including Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, and OF COURSE Katy Perry, my attempt at becoming TikTok Famous, and some honest fears about the world of performing arts during the pandemic. Actor, Designer, Drag Queen, and Oreo Enthusiast Cam Pederson (also known as Luna Muse) takes you behind the curtain and to the other side of the moon with this weekly podcast! With frequent guests bringing their stories and opinions every now and again. The topics covered on this eclectic podcast range from show biz...
2020-05-2521 minOther Side of the Moon
Other Side of the MoonThe Final Stretch of Season 12 | Other Side of the Moon (Drag Race Edition!)Actor, Designer, Drag Queen, and Oreo Enthusiast Cam Pederson (also known as Luna Muse) takes you behind the curtain and to the other side of the moon with this weekly podcast!  On Drag Race edition Luna will react, reflect, and review season 12 of RuPaul's Drag race as a viewer of the show. Aside form Drag Race, the topics covered on this eclectic podcast range from show biz, pop-culture, and what life is like fresh out of college with a degree in musical theatre. Follow Barb: https://instagram.com/thebarbbarb?igshid=1srp60...
2020-05-1829 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastStoked Grom Stories: Max Hart -- shredding guitar and waves, spearfishing, fishing** Stoked Grom Stories #8 ** Max Hart is a 12-year old legend-in-the-making from Sydney's Gold Coast. With a well rounded set of skills and knowledge in the ocean that includes fishing, surfing, and spearfishing Max is constantly busy enjoying life in the water with friends and family. Competing in state championship paddle races and surf competitions, Max is no stranger to pressure. Playing a leading role in the School of Rock Musical in both South Korea and Australia, totaling over 130 performances, Max rips on the guitar and continues to add this gift to his already impressive set of skills...
2020-05-1529 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastEnvoy:Cull -- documentary film on Australia and 83 years of shark killing** Interview Episode 118 **   For over 80 years the Australian Government has supported the killing of sharks along popular Queensland and New South Wales beaches through nets and baited hooks under the guise of public safety. Today we hear the truth behind this senseless ‘culling’ of sharks that not only kills other animals, such as whales, dolphins, and rays, but also has zero proof of positive impact on human safety in the water. Today Andre Borrell, director and producer, with Madison Stewart, shark conservationist and co-star, take us through the history and horrors of the Australian shark culling progr...
2020-05-0851 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastSailing Wildside -- kiteboard adventure trips, Caribbean, Greece, life afloat** Interview episode 117 ** Today we hear the rad story of two people coming together and building a lifestyle business around their love of the ocean. This story of Steve and Monika takes us from the waters around Turkey where they first bonded over their mutual obsession for kiteboarding, to their time around the Greek Islands, crossing the Atlantic, and into the Caribbean where they are today. We hear about Steve and Monika running their adventure travel business aboard their sailing catamaran, treating guests to the beautiful waters and wind of the Caribbean, and enjoying their own ocean life...
2020-05-0143 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastFrancesca Trotman -- protecting waters and wildlife of Mozambique, alternatives to shark finning** Interview episode 116 ** Francesca Trotman has dedicated her life to preserving the marine life of Mozambique. As a British scholar and marine biologist, Francesca formed a deep connection to the ocean animals in this part of Africa during her university field work and has since planted roots in the country, working with local governments and communities on a number of fronts to help preserve their ocean waters. From setting up marine protected areas to engaging on numerous scientific studies, educating local school children and more, Francesca’s non-profit foundation, Love The Oceans, is her legacy for protecting the oc...
2020-04-2450 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastErin Carey -- family sailing in the Caribbean, trans-Atlantic crossing, S/V ROAM** Interview episode 115 ** Erin Carey and family set out to sail the world with zero previous experience at sea. With true grit, determination, and some luck her family of 5 enjoyed 18 months sailing the Caribbean aboard S/V ROAM and topped it off with an Atlantic crossing into the Azores. With moments of inspiration and perseverance to the incredibly sketchy and borderline dangerous, this is the story of Erin, her family, and sailing vessel ROAM. See more about Erin, S/V ROAM, and her company ROAM Generation. You can also find fun stuff on the ThisOceanLife.TV...
2020-04-1555 minExperience Hope
Experience HopeExperience Hope - Coping with Covid 19“Coping with Covid 19 is a challenge for all of us. It’s a huge inconvenience. More than that it causes anxiety, stress, even fear. So how do people who already have problems coping with life cope with the added stress of COVID-19. Wayne Pederson talks with Chanelle Muro, a Christian counselor, how faith can Encourage Hope during these challenging times.“
2020-04-1012 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastSam Hart -- ocean paddling, Coolangatta Gold and M2O competitor** Interview episode 114 ** Sam Hart is a man of the paddle. With deep experience in surf ski racing, including a relay win at Molokai 2 Oahu in 2017, he rounds out his paddling with both the prone and SUP boards. Along the Sydney's Northern Beaches Sam has been involved in the surf rescue club lifestyle for many years, contributing as active volunteer, and strong team competitor in local events, including the famous Coolangatta Gold where Sam ran, swam, ski paddled, and board paddled his way to top finishes in 2012 and 2013. With a strong focus on outdoor lifestyle and raising his k...
2020-04-0943 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastStoked Grom Stories: Cooper Sisters -- sailing South Pacific, surfing, diving, life afloat** Stoked Grom Stories Episode 7 ** Growing up in my hometown of Santa Cruz, CA, The Cooper Sisters, 9 year old Isla and 12 year old Malia, left it all behind with their parents for life at sea. Since January 2019, the entire family has been living in the South Pacific aboard sailing vessel Renegade where the girls have transformed personally, spiritually, and athletically. With daily life of surfing, diving, fishing, and sailing both Malia and Isla have chosen unique paths in the ocean, developing strength and confidence extremely unique for their age — from surfing hollow waves to diving with sh...
2020-03-2240 minExperience Hope
Experience HopeExperiencing Hope during the CoronavirusWayne Pederson shares how believers throughout history have blessed their community during crisis. He reminds us how they experienced hope in Jesus during global illness and how we can too facing COVID-19
2020-03-2011 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastGreg Norman Jr -- kiting, surfing, spearfishing, world travel** Interview Episode 113 ** With a family name synonymous with the sport of golf, Greg Norman Jr has carved out an incredibly deep and well—rounded life in the ocean. From growing up in the waters of Florida to years on Maui Greg has developed love and skill for riding all types of boards on the water — from surfing, kiting, foiling, to wake boarding. Adding on to this a strong passion for the hunt, Greg pushes himself underwater with spearfishing both reefs and blue water, enjoying getting lost in the flow that being in the ocean provides to us all...
2020-03-1449 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastShannon Quirk -- big wave world tour, empowering women in the water** Interview Episode 112 **   From professional snowboarding to organizing big wave surfing events, Shannon Quirk has been part of the action sports world for over a decade. As a reporter and coordinator with the WSL Big Wave Tour Shannon has developed a close connection with the world's big wave breaks and the men and women who charge them. From Argentina to Portugal to Hawaii, Shannon has lived seasonally in amazing locations building a global community of friends and family that have supported her in both her surfing and professional snowboarding. Throughout, Shannon has placed high emphasis on empowering women through sport and h...
2020-03-031h 09This Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastChris Fuentes -- a better insect repellant, spread of insect-borne diseases** Interview Episode #111 ** Chris Fuentes knows first hand about the growing spread of insect-born diseases associated with global warming. After battling with his own case of Lyme Disease, Chris has seen friends and family deal with the spread of ticks in the Northeastern US and associated Lyme Disease they carry. His passion for helping others while bringing a great product to market has led him on his path to develop the next generation of insect repellants, Ranger Ready, that is 100% effective while being 100% safe for people and the environment. The key ingredient, Picaridin, is a proven alternative to DEET...
2020-02-2841 minExperience Hope
Experience HopeExperience Hope…and Kindness!Our world is increasingly divided, critical and unkind. We see it in business, media and politics.  God is kind.  And if you can’t find a kind person, you need to be that one.  The early church reflected God’s kindness in how they loved each other…even their enemies.  Jesus desires for his followers to demonstrate love and kindness to others. Wayne Pederson helps us Experience Hope in our hopeless world by talking about Kindness…and how we can demonstrate God’s love in practical ways.  
2020-02-1413 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastK.C. Scott -- fishing, diving, spearfishing, art** Interview episode 110 ** K.C. Scott has based his life off of two core natural abilities revolving around the ocean. The first, his ability to interact first-hand with fish through angling, freediving, photography, and spearfishing, to return with vivid imagery of their natural beauty and power. The second, K.C.’s ability to transfer those real-life moments into creative pieces of art that, whether on a canvas or a t-shirt, continually keep us connected back to the ocean. With a lifestyle of creating amazing art and pursuing fish in his local Florida waters and more remote locations like Co...
2020-02-1454 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastGuy Harvey -- blending art and science of the ocean, spokesman of marine life** Interview episode 109 ** Raised in the waters of Jamaica, educated in England, from his earliest days Guy Harvey has had a strong connection to the ocean that has manifested into a lifelong career of art, science, and business.  With a doctorate in marine biology and incredible natural gift for drawing and painting, Guy has pursued his passion for the ocean and the pelagic fish and sharks that make it home to build one of the first apparel brands focused on the ocean. Decades later, Guy has grown his brand into a thriving, sustainable company that funds ocean research p...
2020-02-0547 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastSV Delos -- 10 years of sailing adventures, 45 countries ** Interview episode 108 ** Sailing Vessel Delos is a 53 foot boat that has journeyed over 70,000 nautical miles, visited 45 countries, and kept safe over 50 different visiting crew for the past ten years. Brady Trautman, and brother Bryan, started their epic adventure together in 2010 and have since added partners Karin and Alex to this core crew of four, sailing the world and documenting the people, places, and activities of life at sea. We hear from Brady and Alex today about the history of Delos, how a crew of four functions together, their recent adventures in 2019 including sharks, lightning, and 2 transatlantic crossings, and hear ...
2020-01-2851 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastNoah Oppenheim -- fisheries management, the human element of commercial fishing** Interview episode 107 **   Born and raised in the rich fishing area of Maine, Noah Oppenheim has pursued a life on the ocean that has taken him from the beauty of the Galapagos Islands, to the wide open expanse of the south pacific, up to the rich waters of Alaska. On his way to building a career around the management of fish populations, Noah has been a scientific scuba diver, commercial fisherman, and federal observer on fishing vessels, developing a rich perspective on the challenges we face with managing our fish populations today. Nobody likes shark finning, but behind that is a h...
2020-01-2457 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastSurf Expo Stories: Part 2 -- More from North America's largest watersports and beach culture retail showSurf Expo Stories: Part 2 Here we go with Surf Expo Part 2. So many great stories from north america’s largest watersports and beach lifestyle show in the retail industry, I had to split it into 2 episodes to be sure I could do them all justice. If you didn’t listen to it already, check out part 1 if you need some background on the what, where, and how of Surf Expo. Otherwise, sit back and enjoy this set of stories and perspectives from this event that’s much more than a watersports retail show. Surf Expo is Nor...
2020-01-1430 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastSurf Expo Stories: Part 1 -- North America's largest watersports and beach culture retail showSurf Expo is North America’s largest watersports and beach lifestyle show in the retail industry. With hundreds of brands and thousands of retailers connecting to stock the stores that we all buy our gear from, Surf Expo is a key platform for the commercial side of many of our ocean lives. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to attend the January 2020 show and speak with a wide range of brands on the significance of the event as well as chat with the management team who puts it all together each year. What I found within all of this was...
2020-01-1435 minExperience Hope
Experience HopeExperiencing Hope in the presentWayne Pederson shares about experiencing hope in the present and experiencing "the present in this new decade and new year.
2020-01-1011 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastNik Strong-Cvetich -- Save The Waves Coalition, protecting surf ecosystems** Interview Episode 105 ** Nik Strong-Cevitch has travelled around the world setting up conservation and ecostourism projects in coastal communities. As a lifelong surfer NIk has been able to blend his love of surf with his professional abilities and now leads the Save The Waves Coalition to protect sensitive surf breaks the world over. With the audacious goal of protecting 1,000 waves, Nik is supported by a strong cast of characters around the world who contribute to the development of ‘world surf reserves’, help raise funds, and make sure Nik gets a wave or two at the Kelly Slater Surf Ranc...
2020-01-081h 11This Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastLin Pardey - 200k miles of sailing, dual circumnavigations, book author** Interview #104** In her early 20’s, Lin Pardey found her calling to live a sailing life at sea. 50 years later and over 200,000 miles sailed, Lin has completed 2 circumnavigations of the world, enjoyed countless adventures at sea, and sailed some of the heaviest water on the planet including Cape Horn and the Bass Strait. Throughout Lin applied her passion for writing and authored over a dozen books on sailing along with numerous articles published in magazines and journals. Today, Lin shares her story with us and provides an inspiring perspective on simplifying life to pursue our passions in the oc...
2020-01-031h 14This Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastAdam Paskowitz -- legacy of nomadic family life, reality of plastics in the ocean **Interview Episode 103** As a father, husband, surfer, licensed captain, and general man of the water, Adam has continued the legacy that his father, Doc Paskowitz, set forth some 30 years ago of living life on the road and the ocean, experiencing nature in all of its rawest forms. Whether crossing oceans or walking a beach, Adam and family focus strongly on plastic reduction, leading by their example of removing plastic and making good decisions on their daily use of it with the goal to inspire all of us to do our best to keep this pollution out of our n...
2019-12-0657 minOther Side of the Moon
Other Side of the MoonScaring UPS drivers, Trixie Mattel's Documentary, and Katy Perry's new (old) WIG! | Other Side of the MoonCam shares the highlights of thanksgiving, his thoughts about Trixie Mattel's new Documentary, and Katy Perry's Christmas song.Actor, Designer, Drag Queen, and Oreo Enthusiast Cam Pederson (also known as Luna Muse) takes you behind the curtain and to the other side of the moon with this weekly podcast! With frequent guests bringing their stories and opinions every now and again. The topics covered on this eclectic podcast range from show biz, pop-culture, and what life is like fresh out of college with a degree in musical theatre. For more info visit www.CamPederson...
2019-12-0518 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastMaria Fernanda -- big wave surf photography, fins and a camera ** Episode 101 ** Maria Fernanda swims with fins and a camera in waves that most of us won’t paddle out for. As a native of Mexico City, Maria found her love of the ocean through years of family trips to the coast to ultimately discovering natural strength in big surf. Tied to Maria’s passion for photography, this has led her on a journey to photograph some of the heaviest waves on the planet such as Nazare, Pipeline, Todos Santos, and her home break of Puerto Escondido. Along the way Maria has trained in big wave rescue, survived a broke...
2019-11-2953 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastScott Kennedy -- jack of many trades in the ocean** Episode 102 ** Every now and then you meet someone who blows you away with their strength across multiple disciplines in the water. Scott Kennedy is one of those people. As a fisherman, surfer, diver, spear fisherman, boater, and more Scott takes us through his life growing up in Southern California, migrating to Northern California, learning his skills in the ocean the hard way - on his own, and finding great adventure and memories throughout. From hand-shaping surfboards to a love of body surfing, working in aquaculture and sustainable seafood consulting, Scott gives us a unique and humble perspective on the ocean...
2019-11-181h 04This Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastJohn Kowitz -- underwater photography, world travel, ocean conservation ** Interview episode 100 ** John Kowitz left the cold, fresh waters of Michigan to find his calling in warm, tropical waters around the world. As an underwater photographer John has captured stunning shots of people, animals, and scenes in places like Hawaii, Bahamas, Costa Rica, and more. While developing his strength as a free diver, John has developed a deep respect for ocean conservation and along with stories of swimming with hammerheads, mantas, and pilot whales, shares his perspective on protecting our oceans and the animals we all love. If you can, take a look at John’s photography on Ins...
2019-11-0650 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastZeb Walsh -- prone paddling Bass Straight, winning Molokai 2 Oahu, big wave rescue trainingEpisode 99!! Zeb Walsh grew up in the waters of Southern Australia to become a world-class ocean athlete with a strong focus on long-distance and semi-crazy endurance events. Today Zeb shares his stories of winning the Molokai 2 Oahu paddle board race, paddling with friends across the Bass Strait to Tasmania, and hand-carving a dugout canoe for a 250km / 2 week paddle across the Torres Strait. Along the way we share a bunch of laughs while talking foiling, big wave rescue training, getting the groms out into the wild, and Zeb and me first meeting days before paddling M2O way ba...
2019-11-0252 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastGreg Lewandowski -- boat captain, scuba instructor, freediver, fishermanBorn in Poland and raised in the cold ocean waters of Maine, Greg Lewandowski began scuba diving at age 9, running boats, and developing a strong love for being in the ocean at a young age. Today he takes us through his stories of living and working across the Caribbean, running scuba diving charters, fishing, and freediving on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai, his artistic approach to photography, and memorable moments with whales, sharks, manta rays, monk seals, and much more. You can find Greg on Instagram by his handle @seafeverh2o. And we can all cut way down on...
2019-10-2346 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastJames Casey - winning Molokai 2 Oahu, foiling, coaching, surfingIn episode 97, we hear the stories of professional athlete and man of the water, James Casey, who takes us down his path from a young grom taking his beatings in Hawaiian surf to the dominant standup paddle boarder he is today, winning the infamous Molokai 2 Oahu paddle race on his SUP in 2019. James’s stories and perspectives on his love for coaching and foiling, traveling the world, running camps in Thailand and the Maldives, and commitment to family are fun and inspirational. I was lucky enough to have time with James before he took off from his home in Sy...
2019-10-181h 00This Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastAnimal Stories — sharks, rays, and whalesIn this episode I compile 5 of my favorite animal stories from past guests that range from the gnarly to the beautiful. We have Bobby Twitchell (episode 88), free diver and spear fisherman on Maui, Mike Bolton (episode 28) legendary conservationist and shark photographer, David Ochoa (episode 8) world famous spear fisherman, movie maker, and guide, Kyle Faust (episode 20) free diver, spear fisherman, and Stefano Ulivi (episode 54) scuba diver and tour guide in Pico Island of the Azores. These guys tell some amazing stories of interacting with sharks, manta rays, whales, and more.   None of us can imagine an ocean without these critters so l...
2019-10-1133 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastHayley-Jo Carr -- scuba diving, coral restoration, BahamasIn episode 96 I spend time with Hayley-Jo Carr, a woman dedicated to marine conservation in the Bahamas. Hayley-Jo takes us through her youth on the coast of England to finding her passion for scuba diving and undersea life on vacation in the Whitsunday Islands of Australia. We hear of Hayley-Jo's pursuit of her passion for diving and marine conservation over the years leading to the Bahamas where today she focuses on coral restoration. Hayley-Jo talks about her role as PADI Course Director, training the local dive shops to teach their scuba students how to contribute to coral r...
2019-10-0155 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastKevin Dunn -- sunscreen pioneer, surfer, environmentalistIn episode 95 I speak with Kevin Dunn, founder and operator of BurnOut Suncare, one of the first environmentally-friendly and health conscious sunscreens to hit the market almost 20 years ago. Kevin takes us through his days of living and surfing on Maui, traveling and surfing Indonesia, to his kitchen where he made his first batch of sunscreen. We hear of Kevin's focus to make a sunscreen that lasted in the water while being healthy for both people and the planet, the challenges he faced early on with bringing this, then niche, product to market, and the amazing reaction to his...
2019-09-2653 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastSuzie Cooney -- ocean athlete trainer, Maliko downwind, Maui lifeIn episode 94 I speak with Suzie Cooney, a well-rounded athlete who has turned her love of the ocean into a lifestyle of training others. Suzie takes us through her evolution from windsurfing and motocross riding to stand up paddling (SUP) and finding her passion for the world-famous Maliko downwind course on Maui. We hear of Suzie's approach to training athletes both remotely and in person, her approach to the physical and mental aspects of endurance paddling, and her passion for spending time to help others grow strong in the ocean. Suzie shares her story of building a massive SUP...
2019-09-1758 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastCooper Family -- Sailing the South Pacific (Pt 2)In episode 93 we check in with Brian and Robyn Cooper, a family from Santa Cruz, CA who, with their 2 daughters, left it all behind 9 months prior to live a dream of sailing in the South Pacific. Brian and Robyn describe their first few months of learning their sailboat Renegade, the ins and outs of sailing among the islands and reefs of Fiji, and developing confidence in their sailing capabilities. The Coopers share perspective on traveling in the outer Fijian Islands, surfing incredible waves, diving, fishing, boat-schooling the kids, and spending time in many local villages where they've learned and...
2019-09-141h 10Experience Hope
Experience HopeEpicenterNo question about it. The Middle East is the Epicenter.  It’s the beginning of civilization as we know it. And we know from the Bible that the great climax of history is in the Middle East, especially Israel, especially Jerusalem. Wayne Pederson just returned from a week in Israel, visiting churches, ministries, both from Messianic and Palestinian backgrounds. The political tensions, the threats from outside, and the collision of the Christian, Jewish and Arab cultures all play into an interesting dynamic. Yet, it the midst of all this, the church in Israel is Experiencing Hope. Wayne exp...
2019-09-1314 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastPat Shaughnessy -- Mavericks competitor, prone paddle athleteIn episode 92 I speak with a good friend and legend, Pat Shaughnessy, a world class big wave surfer and prone board paddler. Pat takes us through the past few years of focusing his summers on lifeguarding at Santa Cruz beaches and competing in both the Catalina Classic and Molokai 2 Oahu paddle board races with stories of dealing with the physical and mental challenges of these long distance events. Pat takes us through the evolution of his surfing from competitive shortboarding in his early teens to following his sister, Savannah, to Mavericks for his first big wave introduction. We hear...
2019-09-0955 minThis Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastAndy Schell and Mia Karlsson -- 59 North Sailing, offshore sailing adventure companyIn episode 91 I speak with Andy Schell and Mia Karlsson, owners and operators of 59 North, an offshore sailing adventure company operating in the Atlantic Ocean. Andy and Mia tell their story of founding the company based on their love for sailing, the challenges they faced building a business of taking guests (or 'crew') with different levels of sailing experience out to sea for extended periods of time, and their own respective backgrounds in the ocean. Andy and Mia share stories from the various routes they take on their trips, from trans-Atlantic crossings to northern passages past Norway, we hear...
2019-09-041h 06This Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastTyler Conroy -- foiling, surfing, Mavericks, water rescueIn episode 90 I speak with a friend and local hero of mine, Tyler Conroy, who has built a well rounded ocean life for himself in Santa Cruz, CA. Tyler shares his stories of learning to surf as a young teen and moving quickly into some of the heavier Northern California water, his time in Jr Lifeguards, and transition into surfing big waves. We hear of Tyler's first session at Mavericks, some of the local legends who coached him into his first waves, and surfing Mavs with his group of close friends and wife, Savannah. Tyler talks about the lineup...
2019-08-301h 04This Ocean Life Podcast
This Ocean Life PodcastLuke Adolfson -- surfing, travel, Jaws, helping Maui youthIn episode 89 I speak with Luke Adolfson, a surfer and diver focusing his energy into pursuing happiness in the waters of Maui. Luke shares stories of surfing on Maui, surfing local WQS contests, and his time over the past years pushing himself at Peahi (Jaws). We hear of Luke's world travel surfing Indo, South Africa, and more with time spent helping those less fortunate with missionary work to Uganda. Luke shares his perspective on the youth of Maui today and the energy he and others in the community are putting into helping the kids stay focused on their goals...
2019-08-2559 minOther Side of the Moon
Other Side of the MoonCam Pederson: Radio Royalty (with a bad haircut) | Other Side of the MoonSeason 1 | Episode 1!!!Actor, Designer, Drag Queen, and Oreo Enthusiast Cam Pederson (also known as Luna Muse) takes you behind the curtain and to the other side of the moon with this weekly podcast! With frequent guests bringing their stories and opinions every now and again. The topics covered on this eclectic podcast range from show biz, pop-culture, and what life is like fresh out of college with a degree in musical theatre. For more info visit www.CamPederson.com or follow @TheOfficialCam1 and @TheLunaMuse to keep up with Cam off-air!#CamPedersonOSM #OtherSideOfTheMoon 
2019-08-1919 minExperience Hope
Experience HopeLife, Death, Heaven and Living Forever Wayne Pederson has “walked through the valley of the shadow of death”. From that experience he has tasted and tested God’s promises about the great things we can expect after we die.  There’s the sure promise of the amazing presence of God as we pass from this life to the next. We will receive new bodies at the resurrection; and our amazing eternal life with Jesus forever. 
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