The Travis Caples Podcast

In the 10th episode of the Travis Caples Podcast, Travis brings on his good friend Sami Sheikh (pronounced SUH-ME SHAKE) on the show. Sami, Travis, and Producer Johnny decide to crack their hearts open and discuss the very real, very raw, and very vulnerable state of the world. The gents dove into Sami’s personal experience with discrimination, the state of civil unrest in the country, and what it means to truly understand eachother and not look to silence those that differ from us in thinking. The guys come to terms with their uncomfortability and their vulnerability in hopes that it will help us all understand each other that much more.

*Travis had the pleasure of welcoming Dani Webb on the show. Dani is a health and wellness professional that is a kick-ass mother, wife, teacher, trainer, marathon runner, athlete and overall BAD ASS! Her journey over the better part of the past decade has been one of inspiration, motivation, and driven by her family and community. Trav and her discussed her journey, what it takes to keep going, and how important it is to be the light for others along our own personal journeys.*

Travis welcomes his longtime friend and Occupational Therapist, Brian Keene on the show. Brian and Travis discuss Occupational Therapy and Brian's journey through school and the military towards this practice. Brian opens up about navigating life as someone who was adopted and what that has taught him about having a truer understanding of himself and others.

Travis invites his oldest friend Corbin Reid on the show. Corbin and Travis have been best friends for over 19 years and the guys get a chance to discuss the impact of social media, the importance of challenging ourselves, Corbin's experience losing his mother, and the impact our lives have on those around us.

Travis brings on his great friends Chris Thomas and Ky Pedulla who have recently purchased Hop Secret Brewing Company in Monrovia, CA. The guys have a beer and discuss their passion, the process of learning about each other as friends and business partners, and what buying a brewery has taught them.

Travis welcomes advocate, community builder, public speaker, activist, and just general bad ass Chelsea Byers on the show this week. They discuss her hard work in activism, what keeps her seeking the truth, and what makes building and maintaining a community so important.

Travis brings his first ever guest on the show. One of Trav's best friends on planet earth, Austin Cyr, joins the show to discuss his newfound passion of rock-climbing. The guys jump into a couple badass documentaries, Austin's journey into his new obsession, and his lofty, exciting, scary, and inspiring long-term goal of climbing El Capitan in Yosemite Valley in 5 years time. Enjoy!

Things get a little touchy feely in episode 2 as Travis discusses the very realness of what he has been experiencing and tries to make sense of what we all must be feeling right now in one way or another

Travy welcomes you all to his first episode. After recently being laid off Travis felt called to start a podcast to reach people that are feeling lost and not sure how to move on. How did he process this situation? What now? How can we look to remove fear from our current situation? Hope you enjoy!

After an abrupt end to Season 1 and a wild finale to our 2020 year, Travis returns to give some quick thoughts on loss, the state of the podcast, and hopefully some perspective for those navigating on their own journeys.

Travis welcomes his friend Kevin Davi on the show. Kevin is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and has a meditation practice of over 10 years. He is an avid yogi, hiker, GOT and LOTR fan, and a sports junkie as well. Travis and Kevin rap about all sorts of things like Ego, life, and how really unimportant we all really are.

Travis welcomes Charles Tucker Herbert onto the show this week. Tucker is a long time friend of Trav's and has spent most of his life outdoors exploring and cementing his love for nature. Tucker parlayed his passion for the outdoors into a career in the Conservation Corps. The guys discuss Tucker's work, the spirituality he finds through working outdoors, and how he hopes to not only encourage others to get outside more but to help educate them in conservation and preservation tactics when doing so.

This week Travis is joined by his friend Christian Muma. Christian is a new father and a loving husband who is on his way to nearly 10 years sober after battling most of his life with an alcohol addiction. Christian wanted to share his story about living multiple lives, lying to himself and to loved ones, and finding strength through community. Most importantly Christian's focus is to help those struggling with their demons realize that they are not alone.

As the holiday approached I was consumed by the concept of freedom. I feel incredibly blessed to live in this country, to be “free” to think and act how I wish to. But freedom is something more right? I asked my close friends and family and decided I would put a little episode together and with a little help from my friends I would talk about what it means for one to be “free.”

Number 13 is the official Donald Caples Episode. Trav welcomes his father, Don, on the show to discuss his journey through the last 7 years of his sobriety, what motivated him to get clean, the power he now holds over his addiction, and what it all has meant to him, Travis, and the family.

This week Travis welcomes special guest Cassie Padilla on the show. Cassie is a licensed Therapist who specializes in Experiential and Outdoor Therapy. Travis and Cassie got to discuss the stigma that exists with mental health when it comes to asking for help, the origin and evolution of her love for helping others, the state of current times in the therapy world, and what the future may hold for her and those seeking help.

This week's guest is Carissa Dice. Carissa is one of Travis' best friends. She is a yoga teacher, bartender, festival lover, and overall bad ass free sprit. Together Travis and Carissa discuss her experience with open relationships and dating in general as well as her continuing journey in self discovery, self esteem, and self love. The duo, joined by producer Johnny dive into some funny, sexy, and vulnerable topics, and it didn't hurt that the gang had plenty of drinks while recording.