Best Umstead Podcasts (2025)

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a proper vom sesh with Carolyn 54:51

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9d ago54:51

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we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gma…

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Revisiting the Merry-Go-Round 46:05

9d ago46:05

46:05

Ben and Martin revisit an early episode from July 2024, No Longer Riding on the Merry-Go-Round, where they provide a fresh perspective on the inner muse and creating a vibrant life in partnership with the world around us.By Martin Perkins & Ben Umstead

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every streak comes to an end - guest host : rascal 47:31

23d ago47:31

47:31

Tara's on vacay so its a rascal and arlee takeover we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like t…

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A Remarkable Life 12:46

26d ago12:46

12:46

In this episode we dramatically explore the inner voices that are expressed as we Heal & Grow. We encourage you, the listener, to find within yourself your version of how these three voices find union in your being. This union of sorts is how we access our own remarkable life.By Martin Perkins & Ben Umstead

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An Autumn Meditation 10:58

1M ago10:58

10:58

Blazing colors countered by the soft patter of falling leaves, the sounds of birds, crickets, squirrels. We feel the cool dry air enter our bodies... we let ourselves feel an entirely different pace of life... Yes, something begins to shift…By Martin Perkins & Ben Umstead

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"growth happens when we're uncomfortable" - brady🫣 47:35

2M ago47:35

47:35

we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gma…

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Kindness and Community 32:46

2M ago32:46

32:46

In a world of political and social division, driven by the culture of winning and losing, how do we expand the love we share with our communities through a conscious practice with ourselves? How do we bring kindness and simplicity into the conversation and actively create and nurture community?By Martin Perkins & Ben Umstead

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Lanier is cold as hell at Hellgate 100k+++++ 44:47

2M ago44:47

44:47

we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gma…

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Sacred Ground 24:55

2M ago24:55

24:55

In a world whirling with superficiality, Ben and Martin discuss the nature of the sacred and how we access it within ourselves and in connection with the world around us.By Martin Perkins & Ben Umstead

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The Mammoth 200 MELTDOWN - Tara's misadventure into her 2nd DNF this year 55:26

3M ago55:26

55:26

At this point it feels like I'm just getting some juicy content for the pod. we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so…

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The Spectacle Does Matter 23:36

3M ago23:36

23:36

By Martin Perkins & Ben Umstead

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Adam's Unraveling at the 25' Umstead 100 57:00

3M ago57:00

57:00

we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gma…

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In Many Ways 38:24

3M ago38:24

38:24

In this episode, we talk about about storytelling as a healing modality, and how we can embody our biggest story with authenticity.By Martin Perkins & Ben Umstead

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Virginia Blues with Pink Feathers 59:32

4M ago59:32

59:32

we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gma…

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HoneyDew: A Recipe for Creativity 23:01

4M ago23:01

23:01

In this episode, Ben and Martin offer a recipe for cultivating creativity in life by way of the TV show "The Bear".By Martin Perkins & Ben Umstead

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Time, After Time 20:06

4M ago20:06

20:06

In this episode, we focus on worldwide inter-connectivity and what comes when we make conscious choices in our economic caste system.By Martin Perkins & Ben Umstead

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Your Part with Diane Umstead 46:47

5M ago46:47

46:47

In this episode, Ben and Martin speak with Diane Umstead about her lifelong journey advocating for children and what it means to her as she transitions into a new phase of life.By Martin Perkins & Ben Umstead

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Into the second night! Arlee's VT FKT DNFFF 1:01:53

5M ago1:01:53

1:01:53

we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gma…

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The Rise & Fall of Empathy 1:02:40

5M ago1:02:40

1:02:40

In this episode, Martin and Ben inquire into and explore a correlated journey between the rise of empathy and the technologies that have brought us to an increasingly desensitized and overwhelmed world.By Martin Perkins & Ben Umstead

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9 Seconds Short of GLORY at Barkley Fall Classic - Kristi's DNF at BFC BABBYYYY 54:06

5M ago54:06

54:06

we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gma…

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Your Part with Romey Pittman 45:02

6M ago45:02

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Returning to our Your Part series, Martin speaks with visionary educator Romey Pittman on resiliency, coming to terms with the dynamics of power, and the foundational importance of connection in the classroom and beyond.By Martin Perkins & Ben Umstead

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Flu Game - Tara's epic WSER DNF 1:01:58

6M ago1:01:58

1:01:58

we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gma…

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Ghosts in the Machine 42:58

6M ago42:58

42:58

In this episode Martin and Ben dynamically explore creativity in relation to materials and resources, dance into the realm of the Chakras, and within the flow, bring the tragedy of the commons into consideration within the freedom and responsibility that comes when using technologies such as AI.By Martin Perkins & Ben Umstead

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Hyper-rationality in a world of unprocessed emotion 35:50

6M ago35:50

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In this episode, Martin and Ben explore the threads and consequences of hyper-rationality and unprocessed emotion. In doing so, we discover an unexpected truth.By Martin Perkins & Ben Umstead

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Bikepacking DNF - Haley's close call w/ Semis, deadly cliffs, and the worst of all of that .. judgmental people 55:25

7M ago55:25

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we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gma…

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The Fever Dream of Generational Wealth 49:58

7M ago49:58

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In this episode, Martin and Ben explore the fevered aspiration of generational wealth in American culture. A notion of ascension not seeded in equity or fairness but rather in achieving immortality through material wealth and its accompanying power.By Martin Perkins & Ben Umstead

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No Margin for Error - Julian and Mylon's Harrowing Backcountry DNF (and almost death) 52:42

7M ago52:42

52:42

we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gma…

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Your Part with Virginia Newcomb 41:46

7M ago41:46

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In this conversation we touch upon the nature of home, what her vision for a more patient cinema feels like, and how inner practice meets life through a sense of community and shared vision. It is often the case that humans see this process through the lens of struggle rather than possibility. Our conversation explores this dichotomy through a more…

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Runners Brain DNF - Simon's Stokely Story 1:04:27

8M ago1:04:27

1:04:27

Simon emailed back and said it was cool if he wasn't anonymous!! so close!! we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so …

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Shadows Fill Time 22:04

8M ago22:04

22:04

In the 25th episode, Martin and Ben explore the transformative impact that an engaged practice in presence has on shaping our sense of time.By Martin Perkins & Ben Umstead

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Was this a legit DNF or is this a conspiracy? 52:38

8M ago52:38

52:38

we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gma…

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Your Part with Rory Turner 38:50

8M ago38:50

38:50

Martin and Ben speak with Rory Turner, Professor Emeritus in Sociology & Anthropology at Goucher College, about the nature of flow, the power of storytelling, and the concept and practice of Communitas.By Martin Perkins & Ben Umstead

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Run Club Disaster :( 49:10

9M ago49:10

49:10

we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gma…

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Your Part with Tom Clement 44:23

9M ago44:23

44:23

In this episode, Martin and Ben share a conversation with Tom Clement, documentary cinematographer and director, whose latest work, Projecting Protest, is the centerpiece of our discussion around Tom's creative journey as a filmmaker.By Martin Perkins & Ben Umstead

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Mexico Jungle DNF🇲🇽 - Helen Mino Faukner's Adventure 59:04

9M ago59:04

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we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gma…

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Your Part with Luna S. Perkins 27:49

9M ago27:49

27:49

In this episode, Martin and Ben discuss with Luna S. Perkins her experiences in bringing conscious awareness to life as a human being, an artist and a writer.By Martin Perkins & Ben Umstead

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60% of people DNF this race - Brandon's Ouray Experience 51:30

10M ago51:30

51:30

we did end up making an instagram account-> https://tinyurl.com/ye48vjwh WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - [email protected] or fil…

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The Unfolding 20:55

10M ago20:55

20:55

In this episode, Martin and Ben discuss how a conscious practice in life leads to the Unfolding.By Martin Perkins & Ben Umstead

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Pizza Bandit - Howie Stern's Ouray 100 DNF Story 54:57

10M ago54:57

54:57

WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are excited to begin this podcast and honored to tell your stories of your DNF. We are baby podcasters and are trying our best. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - [email protected]…

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A Call To Integrity 23:43

10M ago23:43

23:43

In the latest episode of the podcast, Martin and Ben wrap up their Three Treasures of Daoism series, exploring humility through personal truth and integrity.By Martin Perkins & Ben Umstead

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Sometimes you go for broke, and you actually break- The "Kevin the Competitor" Story 42:59

10M ago42:59

42:59

WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are excited to begin this podcast and honored to tell your stories of your DNF. We are baby podcasters and are trying our best. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - [email protected]…

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Arlee's Bubbas Backyard Ultra Experience 53:53

10M ago53:53

53:53

WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are excited to begin this podcast and honored to tell your stories of your DNF. We are baby podcasters and are trying our best. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - [email protected]…

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CHOLLA ATTACK AT JAVELINA 100! 54:20

10M ago54:20

54:20

WELCOME FRIENDS TO THE FIRST PODCAST OF DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are excited to begin this podcast and honored to tell your stories of your DNF. We are baby podcasters and are trying our best. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - D…

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The Building of Resiliency: Part 2 of the Three Treasures 30:27

11M ago30:27

30:27

In order to deepen resiliency in a chaotic world, Ben and Martin share experiences in the practice of simplicity.By Martin Perkins & Ben Umstead

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The Three Treasures Part 1: the Loss of a Common Language 37:19

11M ago37:19

37:19

In this pod Martin and Ben grieve the loss of a common language and what it means to be human.By Martin Perkins & Ben Umstead

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Trusting Ourselves in a Performative World 34:47

12M ago34:47

34:47

In this episode, Martin and Ben explore the nature of performance, trustworthiness in the media and a practice in trusting ourselves.By Martin Perkins & Ben Umstead

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Soul Journaling 29:44

12M ago29:44

29:44

In this episode, Ben and Martin explore the practice of soul journaling and the journey of the inner divine.By Martin Perkins & Ben Umstead

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Cycles within Cycles 27:52

1y ago27:52

27:52

In this episode Ben and Martin discuss the cycles of the seasons and how reflection and slowing down at the winter solstice can in fact be brought to any moment, any time of the year.By Martin Perkins & Ben Umstead

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Nice & Kind 13:56

1y ago13:56

13:56

In this bonus holiday pod, Martin and Ben discuss the distinction between being nice versus being kind in our lives. The presentation of the possibility and practice of being a kind person in the world.By Martin Perkins & Ben Umstead

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On Being Effortless 34:34

1y ago34:34

34:34

In this episode, Martin and Ben discuss working with a sense of ease and effortlessness through presence and conscious planning. An exploration of how simplicity in life helps cultivate confidence and patience.By Martin Perkins & Ben Umstead