Wild Ideas Worth Living
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High-impact interviews for those who love adventure and the outdoors. Host and journalist Shelby Stanger interviews world-class explorers, athletes, authors, scientists, health experts and entrepreneurs about how they’ve taken their own wild ideas and made them a reality, so you can too. Some of the wildest ideas can lead to the most rewarding adventures.
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Breathwork with James Nestor
Wild Ideas Worth Living
03/30/20 • 35 min
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James Nestor’s new book Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art dives deep into the art and science of breathing. He participated in experiments, spoke with experts, and studied ancient breathing practices like Pranayama, Sudarshan Kriya, and Tummo to learn about humans’ beliefs around breath. Modern research shows us that changing the way we breathe can impact our athletic performance, rejuvenate our organs, stop snoring, allergies, asthma, and more. In the unsettling times of the COVID-19 epidemic, one thing we can do to be healthier and calmer is breathe. James is here to tell us how to do it right, sharing four exercises that will help us breathe better.
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Changing Course
Wild Ideas Worth Living
03/27/20 • 1 min
Like many of you, we had some big plans for spring and summer, and we got ahead on the podcast, but life happens and things shift. So, we're taking the next few months to create new timely podcasts for you that hopefully make your days a little brighter.
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The Importance of Doing Nothing with Bonnie Tsui
Wild Ideas Worth Living
08/26/19 • 40 min
Bonnie Tsui’s essay “You Are Doing Something Important When You Aren’t Doing Anything,” was one of the most shared stories from the New York Times on the weekend it was published earlier this summer. Bonnie’s theory behind the importance of lying fallow is one everyone can apply to their lives. Down time, or time spent not doing anything we usually think of as “productive,” is valuable. It’s in this time that we can refuel, find inspiration, solve problems, and so much more.
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How to Suffer Outside with Diana Helmuth
Wild Ideas Worth Living
03/08/22 • 35 min
When we’re fantasizing about our next outdoor trip, we often conveniently forget about the less-than-glamorous parts. Backpacker Diana Helmuth talks about the realities of getting on the trail in her hilarious book “How to Suffer Outside: A Beginner's Guide to Hiking and Backpacking”.
Diana is skilled at making even the most mundane subjects funny, interesting and informative for everyone. In this episode, she talks about how sometimes leggings on the trail aren't the greatest idea (hello, mosquitoes!), the best way to plan your route, her tips on going to the bathroom outside and much more.
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Streets to Peaks with Ryan Hudson
Wild Ideas Worth Living
12/06/22 • 29 min
Growing up in poverty with little access to outdoor adventure sports, Ryan Hudson never imagined he’d be snowboarding in big-time competitions and exploring the mountains of Alaska. Today, he’s taken expeditions with renowned athletes, starred in an adventure film, and he’s sponsored by brands like the North Face and Sierra Nevada. Ryan’s journey from "#streets2peaks" is an inspiring, and unlikely story.
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Lessons from Extreme Adventures with Jerry Holl, Julie Hotz, and Ryan Higginbotham
Wild Ideas Worth Living
08/12/19 • 61 min
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Jerry Holl, Julie Hotz, and Ryan Higginbotham are three ordinary people who decided to drop everything and pursue extraordinary adventures. Each of them wanted to shake themselves free from their routines, push themselves to extremes, and become the best versions of themselves. Setting off on bike, foot, and on paddleboard to travel the length of the west coast of the U.S., these three proved that there is so much we can learn from doing something that pushes our limits in the wild.
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Unconventional Ultra Running with Katie Arnold
Wild Ideas Worth Living
08/09/22 • 29 min
In 2018, writer and journalist Katie Arnold took the ultrarunning community by surprise when she won one of the toughest ultramarathons in the country, the Leadville 100. When an opportunity arose to compete in this famous 100 mile race, Katie committed to training for Leadville her way. Her training was “unconventional”, but it totally worked. At 46 years old, Katie completed the course with one of the fastest women’s times in race history.
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- Website
- Purchase Katie's book, Running Home
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Holistic Lifestyle and Business with Joe Kudla
Wild Ideas Worth Living
08/04/20 • 33 min
Joe Kudla seems like one of those people who has 36 hours in a day. He’s dedicated to yoga and breath work, he loves being a dad and he is the CEO and founder of Vuori Clothing. After years of struggling to find his true calling, Joe learned how to prioritize both a healthy spirit, a healthy business, and a healthy personal life. Now, Joe’s created a multi-million dollar, fast-growing company that aligns with his values.
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Gambling in the Winds with Jesse Huey
Wild Ideas Worth Living
08/11/20 • 46 min
Jesse Huey is a professional climber who spends much of his time clambering up icy mountains, frozen waterfalls and other alpine landscapes. Climbing allows Jesse to push his own limits as well as build strong friendships with fellow climbers.
The tight-knit climbing community was the inspiration for a climbing route he completed in the Wyoming wilderness to honor his late friend Hayden Kennedy. In this episode, Jesse shares how he became addicted to climbing and how friendship and loss have been a part of his life and career.
Please note that the conversation in this episode covers suicide and survivors’ guilt. If you or someone you know is struggling, know that there’s always someone there to listen. The number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 800-273-TALK (8255).
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Cycling is for Every Body with Kailey Kornhauser
Wild Ideas Worth Living
09/15/20 • 43 min
Kailey Kornhauser is a fat cyclist. Those two words didn’t come easily to her. But as she has claimed her place in both the cycling community and the body positivity movement, they’re words she now identifies with proudly. In 2018, Kailey took on one of the most challenging rides she’d ever been on: cycling 1,000 miles across Alaska to hear about the impact of climate change on the lives of locals. Hear her talk about the journey, her activism, and why everyone belongs in the outdoors on this episode.
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- Kailey’s article - I’m a fat cyclist - and I don’t need to “fix” my body
- Unlikely Hikers
- Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective
- RAGBRAI
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FAQ
How many episodes does Wild Ideas Worth Living have?
Wild Ideas Worth Living currently has 255 episodes available.
What topics does Wild Ideas Worth Living cover?
The podcast is about Climbing, Lifestyle, Travel, Vegan, Yoga, Society & Culture, Sports, Entrepreneurship, Fitness, Nutrition, Places & Travel, Running, Sailing and Wilderness.
What is the most popular episode on Wild Ideas Worth Living?
The episode title 'Breathwork with James Nestor' is the most popular with 3 listens, 3 ratings and 3 comments/reviews.
What is the average episode length on Wild Ideas Worth Living?
The average episode length on Wild Ideas Worth Living is 39 minutes.
How often are episodes of Wild Ideas Worth Living released?
Episodes of Wild Ideas Worth Living are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Wild Ideas Worth Living?
The first episode of Wild Ideas Worth Living was released on Dec 1, 2016.
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