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#176 | Finding Purpose and Balance: The Journey of World Traveler and Board Sport Enthusiast, JP

Mar 24

Mar 24 #176 | Finding Purpose and Balance: The Journey of World Traveler and Board Sport Enthusiast, JP

In this episode of the Becoming Human podcast, I’m excited to introduce you to JP, a world traveler hailing from Switzerland and an avid skateboarder, surfer, and snowboarder. JP fell in love with surfing as a young adult and has been chasing waves ever since. After studying to become an Environmental Engineer, he found office life unsatisfying and began traveling the world in search of a state of mind. Along the way, he stumbled upon a DIY skateboarding community in France, where he met the people of wondersaroundtheworld.org. JP would later volunteer with Wonders Around The World as a project manager, culminating in his last project: building a skate park in Engabao, Ecuador. Tune in to hear JP's inspiring journey of finding purpose and balance in life.

#175 | Fletcher Jordan - A Peakbagger of the North Cascades

Jul 6

Jul 6 #175 | Fletcher Jordan - A Peakbagger of the North Cascades

Climbing, Fitness

Fletcher Jordan is an adventurer who is passionate about Peakbagging. Peakbagging is where you set out to reach the summit of mountains and there are a ton of lists that people have made that call people to accomplish them. Beyond lists, people are captivated by the challenge and exposure of aiming for a peak.

#174 | Karl Hyder - Getting Stronger to Lighten Life

Apr 13

Apr 13 #174 | Karl Hyder - Getting Stronger to Lighten Life

Karl Hyder is a loving father who had struggled to make healthy choices for himself and his family. When Karl had found weight lifting, he found a pathway to self-improvement, discipline, and a love for the experience of physical exercise over consumption and entertainment.

#173 | Katie Hanke - Finding A Path To Wellness

Mar 22

Mar 22 #173 | Katie Hanke - Finding A Path To Wellness

Drugs/Sobriety, Fitness, Health, Mental Health

Katie Hanke used to weigh 380 pounds, had 26 medical diagnoses, took 50 prescriptions, had chronic depression/anxiety and struggled with addictive eating, opoid, and alcohol use. Katie has a 1300 page medical file 20 years in the making. She has perservered and overcome her illnesses through self exploration, self-experimentation, consistency, and discipline.

#172 | Saulius Braciulis - Enduring And Exploring As Play

Feb 21

Feb 21 #172 | Saulius Braciulis - Enduring And Exploring As Play

Climbing, Fitness, Mental Health, Running

Saulius Braciulis is an ultrarunner, bike commuter, and mountaineer who has fallen in love with long-distance running/hiking. Saulius has intense stories of exploring the Cascade mountain range in Washington state like cycling to, from, and hiking around Mount Rainier in one push.

#171 | William Stein - 4 Days Split Boarding Mount Adams With His Dog Bella and Skateboarding Vert

Feb 1

Feb 1 #171 | William Stein - 4 Days Split Boarding Mount Adams With His Dog Bella and Skateboarding Vert

Board Sports, Teachers, Climbing

William Stein is the Founder and CEO of Sage Math, a former Professor at the University of Washington, a Research Mathmetician, a Vert Skateboarder for decades, the co-founder of Seattle Vert Ramp, and he’s Bella’s companion: a dog that’s a heeler with a love for outdoor travel.

#170 | Nathan: Finding The Will To Live While Walking 1,350 Miles Barefoot

Dec 23

Dec 23 #170 | Nathan: Finding The Will To Live While Walking 1,350 Miles Barefoot

Fitness, Health, Martial Arts, Mental Health, Teachers, Travel

Nathan spent an amount of his childhood running from one foster home to the next. As a teenager, he found salvation in an MMA gym where his only training partners were large adults. What was originally a desire to learn to hurt his bullies became a calm and loving yet firm resolve that emanated within as Nathan practiced martial arts. It was only beginning.. He struggled with mental health and found a way through his suffering by walking barefoot from the northern tip of The United Kingdom in Scottland to Land’s End on the southernmost portion. That’s 1,350 miles!! You can find him on Instagram @walkamilebarefoot

Dec 6

Dec 6 #169 | Lindy Loo - Do I Have A Voice In My Child's Education? Parental Concerns amidst Coronavirus mandates.

Lindy Loo is a parent that is very concerned about the current state of affairs in our public schools in Washington state. We explore alternative solutions, how to participate in your school board, participating in self-governance through voting and running for office, and more.

#168 | Joey Nelsen - Skateboarding With My Son and POV of A 9 Year Old.

Nov 15

Nov 15 #168 | Joey Nelsen - Skateboarding With My Son and POV of A 9 Year Old.

Children, Board Sports

I talk to my son - Joey Nelsen about what life looks like from the perspective of a 9-year-old. Joey has started skateboarding consistently and passionately 6 months ago. Skateboarding and scootering are difficult skillsets to master. I believe they help develop general character.

#167 | Kyle Mccutchen and Alfred Murillo - How Jiu-Jitsu helps Law Enforcement and the Community

Oct 27

Oct 27 #167 | Kyle Mccutchen and Alfred Murillo - How Jiu-Jitsu helps Law Enforcement and the Community

Fitness, Health, Martial Arts, Mental Health

Kyle Mccutchen is a martial arts instructor and law enforcement professional. He is a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu and he’s been training in a wide array of martial arts disciplines for decades. He specializes in training and defensive tactics for his department.

Kyle has been teaching people martial arts from disparate backgrounds such as counselors, law enforcement, artists, businessmen, and more. Learning a recreation in gross motor coordination or in a sport can provide vitality, character development, and bonding with yourself and community.

#166 | Ian Ramsey - Managing Abundance With A Wild Heart

Oct 14

Oct 14 #166 | Ian Ramsey - Managing Abundance With A Wild Heart

Authors, Fitness, Kayaking, Running, Teachers

Ian Ramsey is an educator, musician, adventurer who has been deeply inspired by outdoor writers and students of spirituality. Ian’s largest inspiration is Gary Snyder. He was introduced to Gary Snyder through reading about his related character in Jack Kerouac’s book, The Dharma Bums.

#165 | Steven Sashen - Xero Shoes: Solving A Problem And Evolving a Solution

Sep 30

Sep 30 #165 | Steven Sashen - Xero Shoes: Solving A Problem And Evolving a Solution

Entrepeneurs, Fitness

Steven Sashen is the Co-Founder and CEO of Xero Shoes, a serial entrepreneur, . Steven and his wife, Lena Phoenix, started Xero Shoes after being inspired by Christopher Mcdougall’s book, “Born To Run.”

#164 | Logan Tyler - Cultivating Flow

Sep 15

Sep 15 #164 | Logan Tyler - Cultivating Flow

Climbing, Entrepeneurs, Fitness, Guide, Teachers

Logan Tyler has been climbing since he was 7 years old! He is a guide for children and adults, and the founder of Base Camp Ouray. Tyler loves to dry tool, rock climb, and skateboard.

In this episode, we talk about what a life of climbing, guiding and living does to a person.

#163 | Scott Rowley - Introspection and Helping Men Along The Way

Sep 6

Sep 6 #163 | Scott Rowley - Introspection and Helping Men Along The Way

Authors, Drugs/Sobriety, Entrepeneurs, Health, Teachers

From rock bottom to the top of the world Scott Rowley helps men by empowering them with the tools and resources needed to master their emotions, their minds, and create the life of their dreams. It was Scott’s trials and tribulations that called him to help other men find their way in life. Checkout Scott at peakprosper.com

#162 | Peter Peak - Love, Music, and Connection

Aug 27

Aug 27 #162 | Peter Peak - Love, Music, and Connection

Artists, Teachers

Peter Peak is a hip-hop artist under the moniker knw.1ne, a paraprofessional for disabled youth, and pursuing a career as a music teacher.

#161 | Mahting Putelis - CEO, Hunter, And Educator

Aug 13

Aug 13 #161 | Mahting Putelis - CEO, Hunter, And Educator

Hunting, Teachers, Entrepeneurs

Mahting Putelis is a hunter, entrepreneur, former outdoor sports guide, teacher, photographer and CEO of Hunt To Eat. This episode talks about how Mahting became an entrepreneur, found his context where he can thrive, discovered his sense of purpose, Hunt To Eat, hunting camps, and how his character has unfolded over time.

#160 | Joshua Cedar Larsen - White Water Guide Traveling Through Space And Time

Jul 29

Jul 29 #160 | Joshua Cedar Larsen - White Water Guide Traveling Through Space And Time

Kayaking, Teachers, White Whiter Rafting, Guide

Joshua Cedar Larsen is a Whitewater Raft Guide at Triad River Tours and Conservationist with a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science. Josh has over 8 years of guiding experience and he’s kayaked up to class 5 rivers. In his youth, he was tenaciously trying to get on the river as often as possible. He graduated high school from the World Class Kayak Academy where he learned general education through traveling the world, immersing themselves in culture, and kayaking rivers along the way.

#159 | Taylor Spike - Ultrarunning Through My Tendencies, In Search of My Harmony

Jul 14

Jul 14 #159 | Taylor Spike - Ultrarunning Through My Tendencies, In Search of My Harmony

Running, Fitness, Drugs/Sobriety, children

Taylor Spike is an Ultrarunner who has completed over ten 50 mile ultramarathons and he’s raced in ultramarathons that are 100 miles and even 200+ miles long! Taylor wrestled with substance abuse from the time he was a teenager into his adulthood. Ultrarunning has helped Taylor cope with his tendencies.

#158 | Dr. Selena Eon - Mountaineer and Naturopathic Doctor

Jun 18

Jun 18 #158 | Dr. Selena Eon - Mountaineer and Naturopathic Doctor

Selena Eon is an avid explorer of the impenetrable Cascade Mountains and a Naturopathic Doctor practicing at Origin Holistic.

#157 | The Flowing Dutchman - Documenting India and Swinging Maces

Jun 10

Jun 10 #157 | The Flowing Dutchman - Documenting India and Swinging Maces

Teachers, Travel, Documentarians

Harbert Egberts is a personal trainer, founder of Functional Harbeats, Documentarian, and Youtube Content Creator. Harbert Specializes in Mace Training.