Best Learned From Snowboarding Podcasts (2025)

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76. What's the Deal with Convenience Bindings? 1:08:35

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In Episode 76 of 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,' hosts Matt Larson, Chris Rogers, and Brian Donovan discuss the rise and reimagining of convenience bindings in snowboarding. They explore the different styles and technologies behind these bindings, comparing them to traditional strap bindings. The episode features listener q…

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Unlock Your True Potential by Asking This One Question 33:33

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Unlock Your True Potential by Asking This One Question This episode of the Rich Mind Podcast poses a powerful question to kickstart your biggest goals: "If you knew you couldn't fail and wouldn't be judged, what's the one thing you would do today?" Randy and Greg use this thought experiment to dissect the self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and fear of j…

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Jumpstart Your Season with Katie White & Kevin Jordan 21:29

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First Chair connects with National Team members Katie White and Kevin Jordan as they join us from Portillo, Chile. They talk about why late-season training camps are such a powerful way to get extra time on snow, sharpen technique, and build momentum heading into winter. Katie explains how Portillo’s highly qualified ski school and affordable lesso…

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From Page to Powder: A Conversation with Bluebird Day Author Megan Tady 43:07

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In this episode, we welcome Megan Tady, author of the Washington Post noteworthy book "Bluebird Day," which follows a compelling mother-daughter alpine skiing duo in the Swiss Alps. From her journalism roots to becoming a novelist, Megan shares how she crafted an authentic story about competitive skiing despite not being an expert skier herself. Th…

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The Habit-Building Secret I Learned from Jim Rohn 10:21

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This episode provides a powerful and practical 3-step framework for building unstoppable habits to create your dream life. Inspired by the wisdom of Jim Rohn, Randy explains that the secret to having more is becoming more, and the key to becoming more is mastering your daily habits. He breaks down a simple yet effective system for eliminating bad h…

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Running Toward Love, with Lawlor Coe and Family 31:15

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After Lawlor Coe lost his brother Hunter to tragedy, he did everything he could to avoid his pain. Then he laced up his joggers and began to run. At first, it was to elude his grief. But over time, as he began to log miles and miles, he found that the physical suffering he was enduring out on the trail helped him find his way to peace, and then bac…

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The Truth About Longevity: Could We Live to 150? 39:34

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This episode of the Rich Mind Podcast is a candid conversation about personal health, nutrition, and navigating the overwhelming world of supplements and dietary advice. Randy and Greg share their individual health journeys, discussing the different approaches they take—from keto to plant-based diets—and the daily routines they use to optimize thei…

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The Courage to Leave: A Story of Escaping a Life You Don't Want 1:03:07

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This special episode of the Rich Mind Podcast explores how our greatest pain points can become the powerful fuel for life-altering transformation. Randy is joined by a special guest, his daughter Adrienne, who shares a courageous and deeply personal story of leaving a long-term, controlling relationship that was detrimental to her mental and physic…

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African Surfing and the Ocean as a Source of Joy, with Professor Kevin Dawson 43:54

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The blissed out, swell chasing surfer with a single-minded focus on the next great ride is a pervasive outdoorsy archetype that’s completely at odds with the lived experience of many surfers. Take historian Kevin Dawon, a professor at UC Merced, for whom surfing serves as his connection to a rich tradition of African aquatic culture. Dawson is cred…

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75. Dealing with Burnout Pt. 2 with Nick Alfieri 44:25

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In this episode of 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,' hosts Matt Larson, Chris Rogers, Brian Donovan, and special guest Nick Afieri explore the critical topic of burnout in the snowboarding industry. Nick shares his personal experience with severe burnout and how it led him to step away from his snowboarding career. The discus…

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The #1 Blind Spot That's Killing Your Success (And How to Find It) 22:17

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Episode Summary: This episode is a deep dive into the critical, yet often overlooked, skill of self-awareness. Randy and Greg discuss why it’s easy to see the solutions to other people’s problems but incredibly difficult to recognize our own, a phenomenon caused by emotional attachment and personal blind spots. They explore how these blind spots, o…

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Building Strength for the Slopes: A Ski Mom's Guide to Fitness with Hollie Nicholson 50:57

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In this summer episode, personal trainer and ski mom Hollie Nicholson shares her expertise on building strength for skiing through accessible at-home workouts. From her Indiana roots to skiing the Swiss Alps, Hollie discusses how she helps women build confidence and strength for their mountain adventures. As the creator of Strong Training Methods, …

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What Life in the Grand Canyon Tells Us About Life Everywhere Else, With Cindell Dale 45:55

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We love our outdoor archetypes, the folk heroes who reject the trappings of the 9 to 5 life and solely focus on the trail, the powder turn, or the frothing whitewater. River guides live a romantic sunburnt existence, ones in which bucket list adventures are their everyday. It’s not just their ability to read water and navigate huge standing waves d…

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Skiing South America: Kevin Jordan on Training in Portillo, Chile 19:44

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First Chair connects with PSIA-AASI Team member Kevin Jordan to explore what it means to train in the Southern Hemisphere during the North American summer. Kevin dives into the story behind launching Condor Camps in Portillo, Chile, and why the Andes are such a unique classroom for instructors. He shares how South America offers everything from ste…

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E113: InvisiYouth Chat Sessions with UK Blogger on Micro-Adventures, Katie May Chesworth 55:23

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Let’s go on an adventure…a micro-adventure that is. It’s all about taking those small activities and ideas and turning them into big adventures for ourselves so travel and fun can be accessible and adaptive to happen weekly instead of the occasional holiday. That’s why we’re so excited to have a longtime friend of InvisiYouth’s on the podcast becau…

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74. Dealing with Burnout: Revisiting Episode 5 w/ Nick Alfieri 50:16

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In Episode 74 of the 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding' podcast, hosts Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, Brian Donovan, and returning special guest Nick Afieri delve deep into the topic of burnout while revisiting Episode 5. They discuss the mental and physical exhaustion faced by snowboarding professionals. Nick shares his personal j…

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The Simple Mindset Shift for When Life Feels Overwhelmingly Hard 28:57

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This episode explores the profound mindset shift from "forcing" life to happen to "allowing" it to unfold naturally. Randy introduces the word "allow," inspired by the work of Bob Proctor on avoiding "dis-ease," and discusses the stress, anxiety, and burnout that comes from trying to control every outcome. Randy and Greg share personal stories—from…

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Episode 761 | How Teaching Mountain Biking Can Make You a Better Ski or Snowboard Instructor 25:10

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First Chair catches up with Aspen Snowmass instructor and PSIA-AASI National Team member Kevin Jordan to talk about the growing crossover between skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking. Kevin shares how summer bike instruction builds camaraderie among instructors, sharpens teaching skills for winter, and opens doors to new certification opportun…

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What’s Harder Than the Ironman World Championship, with Chelsea Sodaro 50:03

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We love our stories of human endurance, from Shackleton’s famed expedition to the 11-hour Wimbledon match to days-long ultramarathons. Hell, even the Coney Island Hot Dog eating contest is broadcast on television; that’s just how much we celebrate a person pushing themselves to the brink. But the moments that inspire the most are the ones in which …

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73. Snowboarding Made Me a Better Listener 1:12:11

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In this episode, hosts Matt Larson, Brian Donovan, and Chris Rogers delve into how snowboarding has honed their listening skills—key in developing people skills and effective communication. The discussion covers their personal experiences, teaching techniques, and the importance of active listening in building trust and better relationship manageme…

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The #1 Reason You're Stuck (And How to Finally Move Forward) 25:09

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Episode Summary: This episode tackles the universal fear of an unknown future, anchored by a powerful quote from Steve Jobs: "You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards." Randy and Greg explore why this uncertainty often paralyzes us, preventing us from taking the first step towards our goals. They discu…

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E112: IYCS-Audio Flash Files #36 "Compromise with Situations without Compromising the Goal" 15:02

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36th InvisiYouth Chat Sessions: Audio Flash Files gives you a boost of life advice and perspectives that’ll provide empowering tools you can practically incorporate into your life for more success and joy. This is another addition from our “Personal Growth Series” for 2025, where all episodes will be targeting one of four major personal growth area…

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Listen Again: Raising the Stoke with Marsha Hovey of Trollhaugen 51:38

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In this Listen Again episode, we're heading back to one of our favorite conversations with Marsha Hovey, the creative and passionate Marketing Director at Trollhaugen, a beloved family ski area just outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this episode, we talk about: What makes Trollhaugen such a hidden gem for Midwest families The power of embracing…

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Recreating Hollywood’s Greatest, Dumbest Road Trip Of All Time, with Zack Courts and Ari Henning 28:12

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In celebration of summertime road trips, this week we’re revisiting an episode from our archives that is one of PaddyO’s favorites. In 2021, two men set out to do something seemingly impossible. And also pretty dumb. Motorcycle gurus and YouTube stars Zack Courts and Ari Henning would squeeze together, buttcrack to belt buckle, onto a minibike—a ve…

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72. Listener Mailbag & One Year Anniversary! 48:11

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Welcome to episode 72 of "All I Really Need to Know I Learned From Snowboarding" with Chris Rogers and Brian Donovan! This week, it's just the two of us as we celebrate the one-year anniversary of rekindling the podcast. Matt is out on an adventure, but we’re digging into the listener mailbag and responding to your questions, comments, and stories.…

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The Greatest Fear Isn't Failure. It's This. 32:48

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Are You Winning a Game You Secretly Hate? This episode confronts a fear greater than failure: the fear of achieving success in a life you don't actually want. Anchored by a philosopher's poignant quote, Randy and Greg dissect the "wrong ladder" syndrome—the common trap of chasing societal or familial expectations at the expense of personal fulfillm…

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Getting Outside of the Hollywood Star Machine, with Tony Cavalero 42:36

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Famous Hollywood actors aren’t outdoorsy, right? They’re too busy being…well, famous to enjoy the outdoors and certainly too fancy to listen to a podcast about the surprising impacts of a life outside, aren’t they? Turns out, HBO’s “The Righteous Gemstones” star, Tony Cavalero, is a longtime listener of the Outside Podcast because he’s been obsesse…

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71. Sensory Preferences & Learning Styles: Tools or Traps? 56:59

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How can understanding your students' Sensory Preferences and Learning Styles improve your instruction? In this episode, Brian, Matt, and Chris delve into these popular (and sometimes controversial) educational models. Learn how to effectively use Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic and Watcher, Thinker, Feeler, and Doer frameworks to enhance your teachin…

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The Mindset Secrets of a Pro Snowboarder & Manifestation Expert Sean Bellerby 1:15:15

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Are you tired of grinding away at your goals without seeing the results you desire? What if you could stop chasing success and start effortlessly attracting it? In this game-changing episode of the Rich Mind Podcast, Randy and Greg are joined by Manifestation and Growth Expert Sean Bellerby to reveal the secrets to creating a life of joy, ease, and…

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Listen Again: Brundage Mountain with Janna Allen 48:40

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This week, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes featuring Janna Allen from Brundage Mountain Resort in McCall, Idaho. Why? Because we finally got to ski Brundage last winter—and we absolutely loved it. From the uncrowded slopes to the friendly vibe and incredible tree skiing, Brundage truly lived up to the hype. In this episode, Janna shar…

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LIVE! To Alex Honnold, Fear Isn’t Real (From the Outside Festival) 52:31

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Alex Honnold is the most accomplished and daring rock climber since the invention of the chalk bag. He grabbed global attention for his free solo ascent of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, immortalized in the Academy Award®-winning documentary Free Solo. This monumental feat solidified his status as a superstar of the climbing community and a …

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E111: InvisiYouth Chat Sessions with Team USA Para Snowboarder, Zach Miller 1:01:08

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We know the power of sports, so to bring one a top athlete in one of the coolest adaptive sports is going to bring all the fun, excitement and impact. Team USA Para Snowboarder, Zach Miller, who has won two World Championships, six World Championship medals and was on the 2022 Beijing Paralympic team. Born in Colorado with cerebral palsy, Zach was …

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EPISODE 760 | Collaboration, Communication, and Cooperation with Grace Center do Ouro 16:27

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In this episode of the First Chair Podcast, George Thomas chats with Grace Center Du Oro, recipient of the PSIA-AASI Three Cs Award for communication, collaboration, and cooperation. Grace shares her journey from weekend warrior at Hoodoo to becoming the resort’s new Ski and Ride School Director. She reflects on building community, the value of men…

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70. What’s on Your Feet? 1:03:34

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The one about your feet, specifically, what’s on them! Insoles, liners, articulated cuffs, how they should and shouldn’t fit, and more. Chris, Matt, and Brian dive deep into the world of snowboard boots. Keep sending those hot takes, guest questions, and episodes our way at [email protected]! Hot Take: Best Worst Tech in Snowboard B…

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The 5-Step Process to Become the Person Who Can Achieve Your Goals 39:57

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Have you ever wondered why, despite your best efforts, your biggest goals remain just out of reach? The legendary Jim Rohn said it best: "In order to have more, you must first become more." This episode of the Rich Mind Podcast is a deep dive into that very concept—The Art of Becoming. Randy Wilson and Greg Junge guide you through a powerful 5-step…

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Friends at 50 44:47

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Reflecting on friendships: making, maintaining and missteps. After returning from a month-long hiatus – and another month to get round to editing this episode Karl got a job!) – we discuss what we been up to, including trips to Portugal and the Alps. We then dive deep into the topic of friendships, sharing personal experiences and stories on how ha…

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How (Literal) Pants-Wetting Anxiety Can Clarify Life, with Sierra Schlag 39:00

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Throughout professional skier Sierra Schlag’s childhood, her Japanese heritage and cultural practices made her the target of racist bullying. Then, when she traveled to Japan to visit family as a child, and later as an adult, she was referred to as “Nisei”—a person born in North America whose parent(s) immigrated from Japan. She couldn’t make sense…

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69. Carving vs Skidding | Commonly Misunderstood Pt. 5 1:09:00

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This episode is all about turns, specifically, skidding and carving. What’s the difference between the two? Why do we want to carve or skid? What is Scarving? Keep sending those hot takes, guest questions, and episodes our way at [email protected]! Hot Take: Team vs Individual Sports for Kids Next Week’s Episode: What’s On Your Feet…

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How to Build a Network That Fuels Your Dream Life 27:34

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In this episode, we explore the dynamic nature of relationships and the crucial role they play in personal and professional success. Join us as we discuss how to recognize when to nurture connections and when it's time to let go, sharing personal stories and practical insights along the way. Key Takeaways: Understanding the natural ebb and flow of …

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No Snow? No Problem: A Ski Mom’s Guide to Pickleball 50:17

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In this summer episode we are joined by Joyce Shulman, entrepreneur and avid skier, who returns to discuss her latest venture, Open Play, and the explosive growth of pickleball. As one of America's fastest-growing sports with a 45% increase in players between 2023-2024, pickleball has evolved from a casual backyard game to a dynamic sport attractin…

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E110: IYCS-Audio Flash Files #35 "Process by Yourself Before Sharing for Optimal Rational-Emotional Balance" 14:42

2M ago14:42

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35th InvisiYouth Chat Sessions: Audio Flash Files gives you a boost of life advice and perspectives that’ll provide empowering tools you can practically incorporate into your life for more success and joy. This is another addition from our “Personal Growth Series” for 2025, where all episodes will be targeting one of four major personal growth area…

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David Blaine and Diana Nyad on the Art of Endurance 1:04:03

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For decades, legendary magician David Blaine has completed record-breaking stunts that defy the impossible: He has held his breath for more than 17 minutes, was buried alive for seven days, frozen alive for three days, fasted for 44 days, caught a bullet fired from a gun in his mouth, and so much more. In his new National Geographic series David Bl…

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Episode 759 | Dale Drennan on a Life of Learning, Teaching, and the Power of Tele Turns 19:22

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In this episode of First Chair, George Thomas catches up with Dale Drennan, recipient of PSIA-AASI’s Educational Excellence Award. Dale shares her journey from learning to ski in the Poconos in 1957 to becoming a lifelong educator across multiple disciplines—from English to swimming to Nordic and telemark skiing.Tune in to hear Dale’s reflections o…

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68. Hanging Out With Josh Smith 59:35

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With Donovan out for an episode Chris and Matt sit down with AASI Team Member Josh Smith. Meet Josh and hear about his journey to the National Team. Keep sending those hot takes, guest questions, and episodes our way at [email protected]! Hot Take: What’s your favorite off-season training activity? Next Week’s Episode: Skidding vs C…

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Is Self Doubt Sabotaging You? How to Overcome Self-Limiting Beliefs 33:03

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Have you ever felt stuck in a life that's "good," but know deep down you're meant for something great? This episode of the Rich Mind Podcast, with Randy Wilson and Greg Junge, tackles the #1 thing holding most people back from their dream life: the inability to let go of the comfort zone and the good in pursuit of the great. Discover why we cling t…

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Surfing The Waves Of The American Culture War, with David Litt 58:22

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In 2020, David Litt, former senior speech writer to President Obama, moved from Washington DC to the Jersey Shore, and felt the need for a jolt of life amidst the pandemic. So he did what anyone would do: David decided he needed to learn to surf. As a sensible Yale-educated, New York Times best selling author, David knew he needed help. And that’s …

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The Dopamine Trap: Are Notifications Killing Your Goals? 31:08

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Do you feel constantly pulled away from your most important goals by the endless "ding" of notifications from your phone? In a world saturated with information and digital noise, mastering your attention is the key to achievement. This episode of the Rich Mind Podcast, with Randy Wilson and Greg Junge, provides a crucial guide to conquering distrac…

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67. Revisiting Ep 3 | Dealing With Shame 1:05:14

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In this episode we dive into the archives and listen to Episode 3 - Dealing with Shame. Chris, Matt, and Brian listen to the 2019 episode and share their thoughts and insights on how shame has affected them in their careers with both failures and successes. Tune in to hear about emotions from eam tryouts, certifications, and ideas for how to manage…

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How To Walk Through—And Away From—A Digital World, with Craig Mod 50:23

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Craig Mod may think in binary code, but he does so from the perspective of a visual artist. Mod is…well, a lot of things. He’s a writer, a photographer, and a digital media designer. And he’s likely influenced your life, even if you have never heard his name. Craig worked on massive digital platforms, like Medium and Flipboard, and has spent two de…

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Episode 758 | Year-Round Ski and Ride Training with SkyTechSport 22:19

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In this episode of First Chair, George Thomas talks with SkyTechSport co-founder Alex Golunov and account manager Connor Bishop about how their cutting-edge ski and snowboard simulator is helping people train smarter—anytime, anywhere. Learn how the simulator replicates g-forces, edge angles, and pressure points to support both high-performance ath…