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Over the Australian summer, I've been picking out some cracker eps that you might have missed or would benefit from revisiting. This chat with Beau Miles, a Patagonia and Outward Bound ambassador, author and YouTube star, is perfectly calibrated to keep the holiday spirit alive just a little longer.Beau used to be a mad explorer – he's indeed conquered Everest base camp, became the first person to run 650kms across the Australian Alps, kayaked Bass Strait and the rest. But a few years back he made the switch to exploring the world closer to home and now inspires a league of fans who froth over his mad-as videos of running the length of the old Warragul-Noojee Railway line to learn its history (dressed in a train driver uniform, carrying a shovel and three jars of dried pasta, just to chuck a hardship bomb into the equation), eating his body weight in beans (to see what happens), and spending a night in the tree outside his front door. This is more of a fun two-way chat where the two of us compare notes on flipping your day-to-day life into a flirtation, getting out of life ruts, playing and loving being weird.Grab Beau's book The Backyard Adventurer: Meaningful and pointless expeditions, self-experiments and the value of other people's junk Stay up to date with all his adventures via Instagram You can watch Beau's films here If you need to know a bit more about me… head to my "about" pageFor more such conversations subscribe to my Substack newsletter, it's where I interact the most!Get your copy of my book, This One Wild and Precious LifeLet's connect on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I hope you are having a great start to 2023. I've been re-listening to some old archive episodes and I wanted to re-share this conversation with Beau Miles with you because there is so much gold in it. I don't know about you but I find myself at this time of year looking for adventure (obviously it's Summer here in Australia), but then in January, it's also a good time to be thinking of how we want to show up in the world and Beau has a beautifully authentic way of looking at life and, more recently, parenting.Something I missed on my first listen to this interview was how Beau describes the need for becoming a time management machine when you have a child. We all only have 168 hours in a week and as you take another slice out of the pie it leaves less time for the other slices. In this case Beau talks about splitting time with his wife Helen in parenting duties but also the importance of carving out time to fill your own cup, as Beau puts it, doing the things that “keep Beau being Beau”.I hope you enjoy this chat with Beau Miles as much as I did.If you haven't come across Beau's videos yet, they are amazing. Here are some of my favourites:Also, if you want some local adventure, check out Beau's book, Backyard Adventurer.Big HugRichPS Just out of interest, what are the things that keep you, you?#WesAnderson, #SophiaCoppola, #SteveIrwin, #Ritesofpassage, #BenQuilty, #JunkCabin, #Mileanhour, #BackyardAdventurer This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thedadmindset.com
We crave adventure to break up the ho-hum of our everyday lives. But busting ruts doesn't have to be all about conquering Everest or ticking off bucket list challenges. We can get the same result as a “backyard adventurer”.Beau Miles, a Patagonia and Outward Bound ambassador, author and YouTube star, used to be a mad explorer – he's indeed conquered Everest base camp, became the first person to run 650kms across the Australian Alps, kayaked Bass Strait and the rest. But a few years back he made the switch to exploring the world closer to home and now inspires a league of fans who froth over his mad-as videos of running the length of the old Warragul-Noojee Railway line to learn its history (dressed in a train driver uniform, carrying a shovel and three jars of dried pasta, just to chuck a hardship bomb into the equation), eating his body weight in beans (to see what happens), and spending a night in the tree outside his front door. This is a more of a fun two-way chat where the two of us compare notes on flipping your day-to-day life into a flirtation, getting out of life ruts, playing and loving being weird.Grab Beau's book The Backyard Adventurer: Meaningful and pointless expeditions, self-experiments and the value of other people's junk Stay up to date with all his adventures via Instagram You can watch Beau's films here .....If you need to know a bit more about me… head to my "about" page. Subscribe to my Substack newsletter for more such conversation. Get your copy of my book, This One Wild and Precious Life Let's connect on Instagram! It's where I interact the most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beau Miles is an award winning filmmaker, PhD, a poly-jobist, speaker, writer and oddball. His YouTube Channel houses his movies which have been watched millions of times. One short film, ‘Running a marathon a mile at a time' has been viewed over 4 millions times. It's a bit better that our YouTube channel! We talk life and living. The importance of art and where Beau gets his mad ideas! Tune in. Beau is certainly filling his unforgiving minutes with 60 seconds worth of distance run. 6:00 Who is Beau Miles…. And introduction 8:40 Giving kids space to find themselves 14:10 What is a poly-jobist? 16:30 Has Beau found his Ikigai? 18:30 Talking YouTube…. Crazy tasks and whacky ideas. What was the most punishing? 24:00 Do we have free will? Where are we relative to computers and AI? 28:15 Where do the ideas come from? 38:00 Talking art and pop. 40:40 Can you make it on YouTube? What's the recipe? 46:00 Talking about the book- ‘The Backyard Adventurer' 50:00 How does the family keep up? 54:00 Talking music with Beau….. External Links https://beaumiles.com/books/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm325cMiw9B15xl22_gr6Dw Contact Us www.unforgiving60.com Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com Instagram, Twitter: @Unforgiving60 THE RESILIENCE RETREAT INFORMATION Be guests of the authors of The Resilience Shield between 27-30 October 2022 on Fitzroy Island off Cairns, North Queensland, Australia Info and bookings here: https://resilienceshield.com/retreat/ Music The Externals – available on Spotify
We sit down with award winning filmmaker, poly-jobist, speaker, writer, father and self-described odd ball, Beau Miles! The Backyard Adventurer | https://bit.ly/3AplL1r The Backyard Adventurer (Audiobook) | https://bit.ly/3B1l0gX Website | https://beaumiles.com/ Bass By Kayak - Ep 4 | https://youtu.be/dRyI28THydU?t=238 EXPLORE BOOKS MENTIONED Around The World In Eighty Days by Jules Verne | https://bit.ly/3yW4HBh The Happy Isles of Oceania by Paul Theroux | https://bit.ly/3RJ6RNo The Illustrated Walden by Henry David Thoreau | https://bit.ly/3yVxK86 FOLLOW Follow Beau Miles | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beauisms/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beaumilesfilm YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/beaumiles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beau-miles-6a796b111/ ENJOY THIS EPISODE? Subscribe to YouTube | https://bit.ly/3GLDvJl Check out our Editorial | https://bit.ly/3myzL1U Twitter | https://twitter.com/booktopia Facebook Group | https://www.facebook.com/groups/booktopiatellmewhattoread CREDITS Guests: Beau Miles Host & Producer: Nick Wasiliev Published on: 26 July 2022 Season: 2 Episode: 46 © 2022 BooktopiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join Guest Host, Bo Parfet, as he speaks with a true-to-life EXPLORER, Richard Wiese. Since he climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro at age 11, Richard Wiese has circled the globe, capturing powerful images and living one adventure after another—from traveling with Bedouins in Africa to cross-country skiing to the North Pole. In 2002, Richard became the youngest president in the history of The Explorers Club and currently serves as its President.Richard's philosophy is as much about the discovery of the natural world as it is about encouraging a positive understanding of the many distinctive cultures on earth.Richard is dedicated to working with local communities around the world to help their voices be heard in their own words. He believes the most memorable aspect of any journey is not about reaching “the summit,” but the people you meet along the way.Richard is an American explorer, and the author of the guidebook, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer. He is also an Emmy-winning host and executive producer of the series “Born to Explore with Richard Wiese”, which debuted on September 3, 2011, on ABC.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Join Us July 2022ELITE MASTERMINDJoin us in beautiful Asheville, NC, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. What if someone told you that you could achieve ten-times growth in just five short years? Sounds like a dream, right? But then what if you could do that every five years after that? That kind of growth is possible, and DLP Capital is ready to show you how at our Elite Event this July. Learn the steps to success directly from DLP CEO and Founder Don Wenner, who has led our company to this level of performance.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Buy BUILDING AN ELITE ORGANIZATION - Don's bestselling book on scaling a high-profit businessCheck out THE ELITE JOURNAL - Accomplish more in 90 days than most do in a year! Follow Don on social:https://www.facebook.com/DonWennerCEOhttps://www.instagram.com/don_wenner/https://www.youtube.com/c/donwenner
Professor, filmmaker, writer, adventurer and self-confessed 'bloody good bearded bloke' Beau Miles joins Beyond Binary to discuss adventure and all it entails. His new book "The Backyard Adventurer" is available through Brio via all good outlets. His YouTube channel features full-length films of various adventures as well as shorter challenges (search Beau Miles) and he also has a podcast (Beauisms). Pyschological, Anthropological, Philosophical, Political, Controversial Talk Show
Art of Manliness A lot of people feel like they've seen and done everything there is to see and do in their local area. They're bored of their daily routine, and contemplate going off on some grand adventure in a exotic locale.My guest would say that you don't actually have to wait until your next big trip nor go far afield to mix things up, and that adventure can be found right where you are, in your ordinary routines, the everyday landscape of your life, and even DIY projects, if you decide to approach them in a different way.His name is Beau Miles and he's an Australian filmmaker who documents his own small-scale adventures on YouTube, as well as the author of The Backyard Adventurer. Today on the show, Beau shares his experiments in proving anything can be infused with the challenge, intrigue, and fun which mark adventure, if you add in some intentional risk, difficulty, and simple what-the-heck quirkiness. He tells us about some of the close-to-home adventures he's executed, including walking and kayaking his 90-kilometer commute to work, reconnecting an old, long closed-down rail line by running its often hidden, overgrown path with a shovel in his hand, and making a paddle with scavenged wood. We then talk about how he created a gastronomical adventure for himself by eating his body weight in beans, and even turned tackling his to-do list into an adventure by pairing the crossing off of its entries with running a marathon in 24 hours. Along the way, Beau shares how backyard adventures help you better get to know your local area, how he deals with the police who sometimes check in on what he's up to, and how the next time you get some odd idea, you ought to just go for it, mate.Resources Related to the PodcastBeau's films/adventures mentioned in the show:Walking to WorkPaddling to WorkJunk PaddleHuman BeanRun the LineMile an HourAoM Article: My 8-Week Microadventure ChallengeAoM Podcast #120: Microadventures With Alastair HumphreysAoM Podcast #560: The Magic of WalkingTortilla Flat by John SteinbeckConnect With Beau MilesBeau's WebsiteBeau on YouTubeBeau on Instagram
A lot of people feel like they've seen and done everything there is to see and do in their local area. They're bored of their daily routine, and contemplate going off on some grand adventure in a exotic locale.My guest would say that you don't actually have to wait until your next big trip nor go far afield to mix things up, and that adventure can be found right where you are, in your ordinary routines, the everyday landscape of your life, and even DIY projects, if you decide to approach them in a different way.His name is Beau Miles and he's an Australian filmmaker who documents his own small-scale adventures on YouTube, as well as the author of The Backyard Adventurer. Today on the show, Beau shares his experiments in proving anything can be infused with the challenge, intrigue, and fun which mark adventure, if you add in some intentional risk, difficulty, and simple what-the-heck quirkiness. He tells us about some of the close-to-home adventures he's executed, including walking and kayaking his 90-kilometer commute to work, reconnecting an old, long closed-down rail line by running its often hidden, overgrown path with a shovel in his hand, and making a paddle with scavenged wood. We then talk about how he created a gastronomical adventure for himself by eating his body weight in beans, and even turned tackling his to-do list into an adventure by pairing the crossing off of its entries with running a marathon in 24 hours. Along the way, Beau shares how backyard adventures help you better get to know your local area, how he deals with the police who sometimes check in on what he's up to, and how the next time you get some odd idea, you ought to just go for it, mate.Resources Related to the PodcastBeau's films/adventures mentioned in the show:Walking to WorkPaddling to WorkJunk PaddleHuman BeanRun the LineMile an HourAoM Article: My 8-Week Microadventure ChallengeAoM Podcast #120: Microadventures With Alastair HumphreysAoM Podcast #560: The Magic of WalkingTortilla Flat by John SteinbeckConnect With Beau MilesBeau's WebsiteBeau on YouTubeBeau on Instagram
Beau Miles, the Backyard Adventurer, poly-jobist, Doctor of Philosophy, author, is back to tell us about how he fuels himself on his days-long journeys. “If it's days and days at a time, and the slower you're going, and you're doing that longer burn where your heart rate's ticking along at 130 the whole time, and you're not really stopping, you're always moving. I'm basically just eating normally, whatever way I can. That decides, you know, I'll have a sandwich, I'll have some licorice, I'll have some dates, I'll have lots of dried fruit and nuts, and some salty potatoes or an egg. I'll just bloody eat anything,” says Beau Miles. In this episode, you'll learn: - Trust your body to tell you what you want and crave - How Beau is eating on his long expeditions - How eating only beans for 40 days and then running an Ultra Marathon ended Beau's cravings - The key companion is yourself. Listen to what your body and mind are telling you Check out Beau's other activities Website - beaumiles.com YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/beaumiles Instagram - @beauisms SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by Titan Fitness, the Official Partner of Spartan North America. From sandbags to power racks, we provide the equipment you need to prepare for the race of a lifetime. Visit https://www.titan.fitness/ and use promo code ‘SPARTAN' for 5% off your next order + free shipping! SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram: @spartanuppodcast Spartan Up on Twitter: @SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Lake Watters Host: Johnny Waite Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2022 Spartan
Beau Miles, the Backyard Adventurer, poly-jobist, Doctor of Philosophy, author, doer and self-described oddball, is an inspiration to those of us looking to discover adventure in our lives to turn our ordinary into extraordinary. Johnny Waite talks to him about the ways we can make our exercise fun without worrying about time or other unnecessary external factors. “Well everyone's got a body metric, right? With, ‘How much I weigh, how much I run, how fast I do it, how good I feel, how much sleep I've had, how much creatine powder I've put in my drink.' You know, it's all very measured. And I'm completely not that way. I've never been a Strava person or a measurement person. I just go on feel and whatnot. Which is still quite strategic. But it's just not as number driven, I suppose.” says Beau Miles. In this episode, you'll learn: - The love for going long on your journey and discovering the world - Enjoying the element of the unknown and fixing things along the way - How to find adventure close to home - The Backyard Adventurer philosophy - You're next adventure doesn't have to be extreme for you to test yourself and have fun Check out Beau's other activities Website - beaumiles.com YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/beaumiles Instagram - @beauisms SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by USANA Health Sciences. USANA creates premium nutritional products built on one simple idea: if you feed the cells in your body exactly what they need, your overall health will benefit. USANA is driven to innovate and advance the science of nutrition—putting a healthy, happy life within reach for all. https://www.usana.com/ SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram: @spartanuppodcast Spartan Up on Twitter: @SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Lake Watters Host: Johnny Waite Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2022 Spartan
Being a big sister is a big responsibility, especially when the little brother is a bit loose. With mum as contender for being the first reader of The Backyard Adventurer, which also means she was the key typo finder for the first edition, Jade knows the book as well as I do. As siblings we talk about being writers, before moving onto some more Beau and Jade memories that are a bit fun, irrelevant, and typical of good friends that are also related. CLICK HERE TO GET A SIGNED COPY OF MY BOOK AND HERE TO FOLLOW JADEVoting is now closed, thanks to everyone who voted. Goodonyas!
Mum was the first to read my book The Backyard Adventurer, and pulls no punches when it comes to, well, everything. She is blunt, loving, our third parent to May, and has a great intolerance for doing risky things. Mum and I share rainfall data and she's one of my best mates. Our brief chat is about the book, drunk idiots and parenthood.CLICK HERE TO GET A SIGNED COPY OF MY BOOKVoting is now closed, thanks to everyone who voted. Goodonyas!
Beau Miles films contemplative adventures into the outdoors that combine the absurdist existential humor of Bill Murray with Van Gogh's affinity for landscape.Read the full article on The Outdoor Journal.He's a writer, a filmmaker, a carpenter, an ultrarunner, an adventurer. Miles' generalist skills in building, camping, and exploring afford him a freedom to create and a freedom to roam in a way that is truly enviable to those of us who feel stuck in our protracted comfort-seeking lifestyles. Up until this past year, Miles taught an outdoor education program at Monash University, one of Australia's top schools, Synthesizing philosophical lessons with practical skills.Miles is no longer an educator...officially. He's now a full-time YouTuber and dad. In his films on Youtube, He has the ability to extract profundities out of seemingly mundane moments that are equally motivating and hilarious. Miles immerses himself particularly in the faded glory of his environment to connect with its recent past on creative adventures in his home county of Jindivik, Australia with the goal to teach other would-be adventurers how to cram the ends of the Earth into their own backyard.Miles' book The Backyard Adventurer is now available as an audiobook read in Miles own voice. In this episode of The Outdoor Journal Podcast, Bea Miles discusses how he developed his distinctive concept of bringing adventure closer to home, why mistakes can sometimes be more interesting than successes, and what he has learned so far about himself from pushing his own thresholds in the outdoors. Read the full article on The Outdoor Journal.Special Thanks:Track: Static DreadLicense: http://bit.ly/CCBY-SALicenseProvided by: Chandlers VibeMaxKoMusicTrack: Patriotic HeroismLicense: http://bit.ly/CCBY-SALicenseProvided by: Epic Music Waves
Beau Miles believes wholeheartedly that we're all weird. Through documenting a 4-day paddle to work, 24hrs in a tree, eating his weight in canned beans and drinking wine found on the side of the road, he helps exemplify a curious view of the human condition. He holds a PhD in Outdoor Education, he's a father and he's funny, authentic and insightful. His book The Backyard Adventurer-meaningful and pointless expeditions, self-experiments and the value of other people's junk. Is a perfect foundation for your curiosity and experiments with adventure. Links for Beau Miles beaumiles.com YouTube - /BeauMiles Facebook - /beaumilesfilm Instagram - beauisms Beau's New book - The Backyard Adventurer We invite you to join us in acknowledging the traditional custodians upon the lands where this podcast is created and listened to. And pay respect to their Elders, past, present, and emerging.
When asked what inspired him to get started as a solo backpacker over fifty years ago, JR Harris will tell you it was Richard Burton… and the movie “Alexander the Great.” He was sixteen years old and recalled that Socrates asked Burton's character if he wanted a short, exciting life or a long, dull one. Thinking about this later that night, he decided he would choose a short, exciting life for himself. Listen as he shares with the host of the Explorers podcast, Richard Wiese, and tells us of his pursuit of “Mountain Man” status! As he made some decisions about the kind of future he wanted, his parents got him involved in the Boy Scouts. He resisted at first but found himself camping in the Catskills the following summer. He learned outdoor survival skills and there, and it afforded him an opportunity to go off on his own, camping all by himself in the woods… and he loved it! According to Harris, it changed him… he was a different kid after that. He loved solitary hiking and camping and the excitement of feeling like he was the only person on the planet. Yes, he found himself in scary situations from time to time but accepted it as part of living that exciting life he yearned for! As an African-American, he realized that he was the only person of color on the trails and never saw anyone that looked like him in the wilderness. He has raised his children with the same philosophy with which his parents raised him. They learned that there are good and bad people that come from all cultures and races. JR has a gift for making people feel at ease and comfortable in open conversations about diversity. He notes that we are more similar than different at the end of the day and that everyone wants the same things out of life. There's a lot of common ground, and the more exposure you get to other people and cultures, the easier it is to get along. JR Harris has written a book titled Way Out There – Adventures of a Wilderness Trekker. To get your signed copy and to learn more about his adventures, visit his website. To hear about other explorers, join us for new episodes of Life's Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!! At https://www.lifestough.com/podcast/explorers/. Richard Wiese, the host of this podcast, is an American explorer. He is the author of the guidebook, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer. He became the youngest person to become president of the Explorers Club in 2002. Richard is also Executive Producer and Host of the PBS weekly television series Born to Explore with Richard Wiese.
He's led over 120 expeditions to the polar regions. Many of these trips have been in the company of students, educators, artists, and leaders. While others are planning family holidays, Geoff Green prepares to take sixty teenagers to Antarctica with the Students on Ice Program. He took some time to talk with the host of our Explorers podcast, Richard Wiese, and share some of what he's learned. He's got “stuff” in warehouses all over the place—heavy-duty clothes and equipment which can be pressed into service on short notice. Geoff tells us that the way to keep kids focused on learning about the environment is to keep them busy physically and mentally with things about which they're passionate. What does Geoff accomplish during these expeditions? Students learn to connect with themselves, each other, and nature… all on the same trip. He remarks that these journeys have a habit of breaking people down and allowing the real person to come out. The future guardianship of the earth comes down to today's youth, and they are leading the charge to help with environmental causes. Focusing on the next generation of environmental enthusiasts is critical as we move from discovery to solutions in preserving our planet. We know that experiential education works, but how can we make it available to all students? Most students get scholarships to participate in the program, but outreach towards awareness is a challenge. Now that we have youth delegations participating in environmental summits, we can look forward to increasing enrollment in essential programs such as these. To learn more about Geoff Green and his exciting career as a polar explorer and educator, visit his website. To hear about other explorers, join us for new episodes of Life's Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!! At https://www.lifestough.com/podcast/explorers/. Richard Wiese, the host of this podcast, is an American explorer. He is the author of the guidebook, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer. He became the youngest person to become president of the Explorers Club in 2002. Richard is also Executive Producer and Host of the PBS weekly television series Born to Explore with Richard Wiese.
From her earliest recollection, Leela Hazzah has loved animals of all types. Still, she has been wildly infatuated with lions and elephants. She was raised in Egypt, where Barbary Lions lived before they became extinct. Leela took some time to sit with the host of the Explorers podcast, Richard Wiese and shared some insights into wildlife conservation. After working in conservation for over twenty years, Leela has discovered that her most significant learning was from spending time living in the Maasai community. In the community, she has been recruiting traditional Maasai warriors to help with her efforts. As Executive Director of the Lion Guardian Program, Leela has learned Swahili and worked with the Maasai warriors. She tells us that the Maasai, the environment, and the lions all interact, and it's a matter of finding and knowing where the balance lies. She compares the adaptive behavior of the lions with the shifting paradigms for the Maasai. The lions are braver than they were when they were persecuted. On the other hand, women used to be attracted to a man who had killed a lion. Now, women are more attracted to a man who has a job. The warriors want to be involved with the lion project, and Leela trains them in leadership and develops the idea of running towards a challenge. As she works with partners throughout the Serengeti, she explains that we must embrace diversity if we want to get things done. We don't have time for any other option. To learn more about Leela Hazzah and her work with the Lion Guardian Program, visit their website. To hear about other explorers, join us for new episodes of Life's Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!! At https://www.lifestough.com/podcast/explorers/. Richard Wiese, the host of this podcast, is an American explorer. He is the author of the guidebook, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer. He became the youngest person to become president of the Explorers Club in 2002. Richard is also Executive Producer and Host of the PBS weekly television series Born to Explore with Richard Wiese.
When we think of yachts, most of us think of the “idle rich” spending days in the sun and surf without care. When Super Yacht Captain Sean Meagher sat down with Richard Wiese, the host of the Explorers podcast, he revealed some surprises that yacht technology provides to the rest of the world, specifically how they help the environment. Captain Sean Meagher wants you to know that the one thing all Super Yacht designers have in common is that they are innovative and forward-thinking. Yachts must be built to a stringent code, and the areas that they sail in often have environmentally fragile ecosystems. In fact, although he's heard many definitions of Super Yachts, he feels that they exhibit extraordinary style, technology, and design. Many of these owners will make their yachts available to help in the event of natural disasters, When it comes to Super Yacht owners, he notes that many of them are self-made, and they share an incredible work ethic and thirst for knowledge. So much of yacht technology trickles down to everyday life. For instance, we are making great strides in the science of wastewater management. All wastewater released into the ocean must be the quality of drinking water. Super Yachts will have a wastewater processing plant on board to make this happen! Captain Meagher got his captain's license when he was eighteen years old. He tells of trips he's been on and different ships he's had the opportunity to captain. One thing that Sean says about explorers is that explorers have to push boundaries. He explains that this is how we no longer live in caves and how we went to the moon. To learn more about Captain Sean Meagher and his exciting career as a Super Yacht Captain and explorer, visit his LinkedIn Page. To hear about other explorers, join us for new episodes of Life's Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!! At https://www.lifestough.com/podcast/explorers/. Richard Wiese, the host of this podcast, is an American explorer. He is the author of the guidebook, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer. He became the youngest person to become president of the Explorers Club in 2002. Richard is also Executive Producer and Host of the PBS weekly television series Born to Explore with Richard Wiese.
In this episode of the ATP Project, we have Steve and Jeff jumping in and revisiting their inner child with guest Beau Miles. The Australian university lecturer and professional adventurer, who documents his crazy feats to a large audience of onlookers. The founder of the 1 mile an hour for 24 hours, the 4-day paddle to work, or walking the roadways of Melbourne for 90km to work… barefoot. Why? Because he can. We loved delving into our inner childlike adventurous spirit with Beau and are keen to have him back on the show again in the future. As always, this information is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and is for information purposes only - please discuss any information in this podcast with your health care professional before making any changes to your current lifestyle. Check out ATP Science's range of products at our online store Coupon Code: hotchocproject The coupon code is not valid with any other offer, promotion or coupon code. Discounts are not valid on the Health Practitioner service. The coupon code is only valid if it has been used in the checkout. Exceptions will not be given out for forgetting to put the code through or not seeing the code earlier. Coupon code expires on 31st August 2021 at 23:59pm AEST
She used to volunteer at a food bank. Today, she's expanded that role and is the CEO and Co-Founder of Farm From a Box. This innovative company provides parts of the world with everything they need to grow the food they need. The host of our Explorers podcast, Richard Wiese, interviewed Brandi DiCarli about the project and her views on world hunger. What followed is an exciting look into what's possible for our planet. Brandi DiCarli and her Co-Founder Scott Thompson saw food access throughout the world as a problem for which they had a solution. What resulted was a new idea with no preconceived rules. They offer shipping containers full of plants and agricultural technology. Each container is stocked for its growing environment and is rapidly adaptable to the area. These “farms” are designed pre-installed with all the necessities and are locked and loaded. They operate independently of grid access and provide everything from a solar pump and drip irrigation to cold storage. In addition to being tailored to specific growing environments, Farm From a Box trains the local population to use their agricultural technology and grow crops. Partnerships are developed all over the world to work with Brandi and Scott's organization. By forming these partnerships, they can overcome language barriers and foster community building by building teams. The shipping container “farms” come in two models. You can use a 20-foot shipping container, which represents 2-4 acres of food production. Or, you can use a 40-foot shipping container, which will yield 10 acres of food. To learn more about Brandi DiCarli and her work at Farm From a Box, visit their website. To hear about other explorers, join us for new episodes of Life's Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!! At https://www.lifestough.com/podcast/explorers/. Richard Wiese, the host of this podcast, is an American explorer. He is the author of the guidebook, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer. He became the youngest person to become president of the Explorers Club in 2002. Richard is also Executive Producer and Host of the PBS weekly television series Born to Explore with Richard Wiese.
You might say exploration runs in the family. Richard Garriott, astronaut, and pioneer of private space flight is the son of astronaut Owen Garriott. When he spoke in an interview with Richard Wiese, the host of the Explorers podcast, they discussed the fact that when it comes to exploration, paradigms have changed. We've exceeded previous boundaries, and yet there is still so much more to learn about. In addition to being an astronaut, video game developer, and President of the Explorer's Club, Richard is a record holder. He is the first man to fly in space and go to the bottom of the ocean. He is the first person to travel and explore from the North to South Poles and space and the sea. When asked what exploring means to him, Garriott describes his exploring as getting into places of awe and wonder… mystical, magical, and inspiring. He remarks that right here on planet earth, there are vast areas yet to explore. The future of humans will eventually be as multi-planetary beings, according to him. A big fan of science communication, he is interested in the necessary development of diversity in exploration. Richard notes that in most exploration, the people doing the hard work and most of the discovery are the indigenous people, and not those getting credit for the work. His advice is to look to the younger generation to address challenges to the planet. He tells us to remember that there are great, positive examples of people working to solve problems great and small throughout our world. To learn more about Richard Garriott and his exciting career as an astronaut and explorer, visit his website. To hear about other explorers, join us for new episodes of Life's Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!! At https://www.lifestough.com/podcast/explorers/. Richard Wiese, the host of this podcast, is an American explorer. He is the author of the guidebook, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer. He became the youngest person to become president of the Explorers Club in 2002. Richard is also Executive Producer and Host of the PBS weekly television series Born to Explore with Richard Wiese.
Luca Parmitano has the distinction of being the first Italian astronaut to walk in space. On his second spacewalk, he nearly drowned when his helmet filled with water. During the Explorers podcast, he talks with host Richard Wiese about the thrill of the spacewalk and what he's learned about what's important. Luca had a wonderful childhood in Catania, Sicily, and didn't realize that this place was special. It's a vacation destination for people around the world. His parent were both teachers. The first recollections he has of interest in space was through television and stories about the space shuttles. Luca said he wanted to be an astronaut from an early age, but he didn't grasp the full meaning of that until he was older. He was intentional in his career path, trying out for the Italian Airforce Academy. Competition for a place as a cadet there is steep… 80 cadets accepted from 8000 applications. He was pleased to be accepted. He knew he'd have to become a test pilot to make the progression to astronaut, so that was his next goal. As a test pilot, he was the youngest in his squadron and didn't think he had a shot at being selected for the European Space Agency (ESA). His squadron commander encouraged him to apply, noting that he would not be chosen without submitting an application. Three days before the public announcement, he got word he had been accepted and was overjoyed. When it comes to setting records, he tells us that almost everyone in the program would rather talk about ideas and possibilities rather than what they've done in the past. He shares that his belief that it's about the next guy and what he will accomplish, and that's where we should put our emphasis. Hear the incredible story about his problems during his second spacewalk that almost cost him his life! His advice to new cadets – You can only solve one thing at a time – Focus on the solution and not on the problem. To learn more about Luca Parmitano and his exciting career as an astronaut, visit the ESA website. To hear about other explorers, join us for new episodes of Life's Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!! At https://www.lifestough.com/podcast/explorers/. Richard Wiese, the host of this podcast, is an American explorer. He is the author of the guidebook, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer. He became the youngest person to become president of the Explorers Club in 2002. Richard is also Executive Producer and Host of the PBS weekly television series Born to Explore with Richard Wiese.
Dr. Rachel Graham is practiced in the art of connecting with people. She has a love of sharks and a passion for the preservation of sea life that transcends any fear she might feel. In fact, she's always had a love of maligned animals. And, when she sat down to speak with the host of the Explorers podcast, Richard Wiese, she talked about her vision of preservation and the team she's put together to make it happen! Raised in Tunisia, she had the opportunity to camp with her family in the Serengeti and to observe the wonders of nature. Her parents were perpetually curious and supported her love of animals… even snakes! Educated at Oxford, she dove into science in the hope of making a difference. She notes that science is frequently done within a vacuum, just to produce papers or statistics. Dr. Graham points out the gap between researchers on the frontlines and policymakers that prevents progress from being made in many cases. It should be noted that kids today are more disassociated from the world around them than ever and don't experience the melding of different cultures. In addition to English, Rachel speaks French and Arabic, which helps her communicate with her teams. This fascinating interview can shed some light on the behavioral aspect of sharks, as you learn about her aha moments and her organization, MarAlliance. The group, led by Dr. Graham, works towards the education, conservation, and preservation of sharks and other sea animals. To learn more about Rachel Graham and her work as a shark expert, visit the MarAlliance website. To hear about other explorers, join us for new episodes of Life's Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!! At https://www.lifestough.com/podcast/explorers/. Richard Wiese, the host of this podcast, is an American explorer. He is the author of the guidebook, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer. He became the youngest person to become president of the Explorers Club in 2002. Richard is also Executive Producer and Host of the PBS weekly television series Born to Explore with Richard Wiese.
Although he certainly has a way with words, as evidenced by his success as a writer, it will surprise most people to know that he never thought of himself as a writer. As the author of 23 books, and countless articles, Wade Davis sits down with host Richard Wiese on the Explorers podcast to tell us about where he came from and what he's passionate about. Wade Davis grew up in Canada, and that's where he lives today. He made many alternative choices that others might not have but felt he didn't get much direction from his parents when he was young. Later in life, on the other hand, his dad told him that there's good and evil and that he needed to take his side and get on with it. That's pretty sage advice. In the discussion about intentions, Wade tells us that you must own your choices to become the architect of your own life! He considers his role as an “elder,” encouraging us to appreciate the younger people coming behind us. They are essential and should be acknowledged, according to Wade. The empathy and love for people he brings to his work have played a huge part in his success. Interestingly enough, he reminds us that a lot of talent comes from hard work. To learn more about Wade Davis and his work as a cultural anthropologist and writer, visit his website. To hear about other explorers, join us for new episodes of Life's Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!! At https://www.lifestough.com/podcast/explorers/. Richard Wiese, the host of this podcast, is an American explorer. He is the author of the guidebook, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer. He became the youngest person to become president of the Explorers Club in 2002. Richard is also Executive Producer and Host of the PBS weekly television series Born to Explore with Richard Wiese.
Suppose you're a fan of “Shark Week” on the Discovery Channel. In that case, you're likely to be familiar with shark expert Dr. Austin Gallagher. Austin spent some time with our podcast host, Richard Wiese, for our Explorers are Tougher Podcast. They talked about ocean conservation, and we learned that sharks could be so much more than the subject of marine studies. They can actually be partners and collaborators to help us gain new scientific insights into the oceanic world. Dr. Gallagher has always had a keen interest in marine biology, even from a young age. He credits his parents for keeping him supplied with books to feed his quest for knowledge. He became intrigued by the huge animals living under the water, and so began his life-long enthusiasm for marine life. A pivotal point came when he was twelve years old and took a marine biology field trip to the Florida Keys and had the opportunity to swim with sharks. One of the interesting points that Austin makes during this interview is the fact that although wild animals, as a rule, are unpredictable, sharks are relatively predictable. You must, however, meet them on their terms, not ours. He shares insight into their hunting logic and offers suggestions for deterring a shark attack. When asked about shark attacks, Austin points out that conservation efforts for white sharks have gone exceptionally well. As shark populations grow and thrive and human beachgoers increase, there will inevitably be more interactions. To learn more about this marine biologist and shark expert, visit his website, or watch him on the Discovery Channel's “Shark Week.” To hear about other explorers, join us for new episodes of Life's Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER! !At https://www.lifestough.com/podcast/explorers/. Richard Wiese, the host of this podcast, is an American explorer. He is the author of the guidebook, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer. He became the youngest person to become president of the Explorers Club in 2002. Richard is also Executive Producer and Host of the PBS weekly television series Born to Explore with Richard Wiese.
When he sat down with host Richard Wiese to record a podcast session for our Explorers are Tougher Podcast, Alex More talked about his life as an academic, pursuing the American Dream, and working as a researcher in the field of climatology. He's taken an intense look at the relationship between the state of the environment and virology and pandemic health crises. Dr. More grew up in Italy and Greece, where he learned to dive for the first time at three. When he was seventeen and pondered his future in a depressed economy, he struck out for America. While he was working at Harvard, Alex taught ten different courses. Currently, he holds two positions at Long Island University in New York; He is Assistant Professor of Environmental Health and Director of the Honors College there. His work involves study the relationship between our climate and world pandemics. He explains that while research is essential, having the ability to communicate ideas to the general public is key to measuring the research's effectiveness. He feels his strong sense of empathy helps him to get his thoughts and research out there to the people. The effectiveness of researchers is generally measured by the number of people who view and cite the research. Alex discusses his work and draws parallels between times of environmental change and times of pandemic illness. He discusses the environment during the Black Plague, the Spanish Flu, and during our latest COVID-19 pandemic. It's interesting to note these examples and consider the possibilities of future research on this topic. To learn more about this climatologist, visit his website, or watch him on the To hear about other explorers, join us for new episodes of Life's Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER! !At https://www.lifestough.com/podcast/explorers/. Richard Wiese, the host of this podcast, is an American explorer. He is the author of the guidebook, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer. He became the youngest person to become president of the Explorers Club in 2002. Richard is also Executive Producer and Host of the PBS weekly television series Born to Explore with Richard Wiese.
He was seven years old when he knew he wanted to be a scientist or an engineer. So he focused his school studies on the subjects that would support that career choice. Now, he wishes he'd spent a little more time on English and History. He didn't realize as a scientist how much writing he would have to do. In a recent interview, Alan Stern sat down and talked with our host, Richard Wiese, for the Explorers podcast. We learned about the journey he took to become a scientist and some highlights and disappointments along the way. Alan worked as a door-to-door encyclopedia salesman between his Freshman and Sophomore years at college. He learned the art of selling, which helped him pitch ideas later in life. Once he finally completed his college years, he took a job in Colorado in a big scientific lab and found his calling. He was off to a rough start, being put in charge of the satellite being carried into space by the Challenger, which was obviously destroyed during that ill-fated expedition. These days, Alan works on multiple missions concurrently to take place in deep space. He regards space exploration as a kind of gateway drug to STEM careers. He observes that kids are always keenly interested in dinosaurs and space… and that the dinosaurs always lose to space! His bucket list is simple. He wants to go into space… a lot! He wants to be able to work in space as a researcher. To learn more about Planetary Scientist and Space Explorer Alan Stern, visit his website. To hear about other explorers, join us for new episodes of Life's Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER! !At https://www.lifestough.com/podcast/explorers/. Richard Wiese, the host of this podcast, is an American explorer. He is the author of the guidebook, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer. He became the youngest person to become president of the Explorers Club in 2002. Richard is also Executive Producer and Host of the PBS weekly television series Born to Explore with Richard Wiese.
Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Episode 112 is an interview with Beau Miles. Beau describes himself as an ‘award -winning film maker, poly-jobist, speaker, writer, odd' If you have seen his videos on YouTube or running festivals you would probably agree!! In this episode we discuss his new book “The Backyard Adventurer; Meaningful and pointless expeditions, self-experiments and the value of other people's junk”. Check our his book here at Amazon. I am planning a new bonus episode that involves listener feedback again! I would like to know what is the best running advice you have ever received, and why was it so good or important? To be involved, get onto Facebook and private message me, Isobel.r with an audio message answering that question. I would love to get as many listeners on as possible and can't wait to hear your answers! If you enjoy this episode, please go on over to Apple podcasts to rate, review and subscribe. It really helps grow the audience and the show. Thanks so much for your ongoing support! Are injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Get on top of these and see the specialists at Health and High Performance. Utilizing the latest in technology, and with a wealth of experience, the team at Health & High Performance can assist you with all your running injury & performance needs. So to get back to enjoying your running and achieving the results you are capable of, head to healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Health and High Performance are located in Mont Albert, Melbourne but are available for Telehealth appointments not only Australia-wide, but also around the world. Contact them on their website to find out more. Wild Earth Australia are THE online store to help you make the most of the outdoors with top quality gear at great prices. Peak Endurance podcast listeners can use the discount code PEAKENDURANCE (all capitals) to get 10% off at checkout. Head on over to wildearth.com.au to get everything you need for your next adventure! If you are looking to run further or faster than you ever have before, you need to have structured, individualised training to help you get there. If you want to achieve the best you are capable of, email me isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au to get a program started. Enjoy the podcast!
Many people have never been to a US National Park. If you're African American, the chances are even less that you feel compelled to visit. But today's guest on the Explorers podcast tells us that the closest we can come to visit Africa is to spend time in one of America's National Parks. Our podcast host, Richard Wiese, sat down and enjoyed a conversation with Shelton Johnson, a US National Park Ranger in Yosemite National Park. He is also a prominent speaker on our national parks. He also shares the history of the Buffalo Soldier with those who are interested. Shelton was featured on Ken Burn's documentary special on the National Parks. When he spoke with Richard, Shelton said he gets paid in “gasps” and that he lives for that moment when young people experience the parks for the first time and have those “Wow” moments. He's had the pleasure of camping with Oprah and showing President Obama and his family around the park. He enjoyed watching them as they experienced all the grandeur of the falls, sequoias, and all the rest that comes as part of the Yosemite experience. African American cavalry and infantry troops served in the west after the civil war. The name “Buffalo Soldier” was bestowed upon them by the Plains Indians. The hair on their heads was not dissimilar to the hair on the buffalo head, thus the name. Although many Americans are not familiar with the Buffalo Soldiers, they were memorialized in the song “Buffalo Soldier” by reggae musician Bob Marley. Ranger Shelton works to get more African Americans to visit our National Parks and realize and acknowledge that the parks are for all people, including them. He feels like all Americans should be encouraged to visit the Parks, here and abroad, and experience the wonder of them. To learn more about explorer Shelton Johnson and his experience with the US National Parks, check here. Learn more about the role of the Buffalo Soldier in our history. To hear about other explorers, join us for new episodes of Life's Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER! At https://www.lifestough.com/podcast/explorers/. Richard Wiese, the host of this podcast, is an American explorer. He is the author of the guidebook, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer. He became the youngest person to become president of the Explorers Club in 2002. Richard is also Executive Producer and Host of the PBS weekly television series Born to Explore with Richard Wiese.
Growing up in Lima, Peru, life wasn't always easy for Silvia Vasquez Lavado. In fact, it was incredibly challenging and quite chaotic at times. Turbulent political groups and governmental change made it difficult for any consistency to develop. The environment was constantly changing and often unsafe. Recently, on our Explorers podcast, our host Richard Wiese had an opportunity to sit in with Silvia and hear about her experiences as the first openly gay woman to climb the seven summits successfully. At the age of eighteen, Silvia came to the United States on a college scholarship for academics. She moved from turbulent Peru to the Amish Country in Pennsylvania. Needless to say, there was a period of adapting to go through. Although she comes from a tough background, Silvia comes across as open and friendly. She says that instead of imposing her beliefs on others, her philosophy is about respecting where she is and learning about other cultures. She's written a book, In the Shadow of the Mountain, which comes out in Winter 2022. It's already in development as a movie, with Selena Gomez playing the role of Silvia. Silvia reminds us that affecting change is often complicated. It's a case of finding out about local changemakers and local grassroots organizations that support your causes. It's important to her that she provides a platform that allows people to express themselves. Her nonprofit organization, Courageous Girls, helps victims of sexual violence in their recovery. When asked about challenges as a gay woman, she reminds us that sometimes being a woman is scary enough. There are, however, many parts of the world where being gay is dangerous, and it's tough to impose western culture on the rest of the world. Bringing change and understanding will be a gradual process. If she were given the opportunity to advise her younger self, she would say, “ You can do anything. You are not alone. There are lots of people here to help, support, and protect you.” To learn more about explorer Silvia Vasquez Lavado and her observations as an extreme explorer, check here. Learn more about her nonprofit, Courageous Girls, here. Information about her upcoming book can be found here. To hear about other explorers, join us for new episodes of Life's Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER! At https://www.lifestough.com/podcast/explorers/. Richard Wiese, the host of this podcast, is an American explorer. He is the author of the guidebook, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer. He became the youngest person to become president of the Explorers Club in 2002. Richard is also Executive Producer and Host of the PBS weekly television series Born to Explore with Richard Wiese.
When you're inside a cave, there's a chance you will see something that no one else has ever seen. Cavers look for darkness beyond void – nothingness. In a fascinating recent episode of our Explorers podcast, Chris Nicola revealed an incredible story. It's his recounting of how one cave exploration in Western Ukraine led to the journey he'll never forget. Our host, Richard Wiese, spoke with Chris during the podcast about this story's pursuit and the challenges he overcame to tell it. It is the story of how 38 Ukrainian Jews beat the odds and survived for 511 days underground in a cave during World War II. Chris spent his earliest years in Northwest Massachusetts, where he loved being outdoors. When his family relocated to New York City, he would create “caves” with a blanket over the dining room table. Richard reminds us that cavers are a different breed. Chris says that as an adult, caving became second nature to him. Where most people would find it claustrophobic, he came to feel that caves started fitting him “like a glove.” Ever the explorer, Chris maintained his passion for caving even after a heart attack in 1993. That same year, he made the acquaintance of a Ukrainian caver he met on Coney Island. When he visited his friend and explored the caves in Western Ukraine, he studied a cave called “Priest's Grotto.” It was there he began to find household artifacts that were obviously decades old and sparked his curiosity. When he started to ask around about the origin of these finds, nobody wanted to discuss the possibilities. Finally learning from an older woman that there were Jews who lived in the cave during World War II. During this time, a Ukrainian Jew had a 5% chance of surviving the war. Although he remained dedicated to his quest for information, it wasn't until 2002 when he had a breakthrough. He received an email that began uncovering the truth about the survivors who lived in the cave for nearly a year and a half. Chris did not have the families' cooperation when he began putting together the book and documentary film detailing the ordeal the families went through at that time. Through patience and perseverance, he eventually got the story out. In the process, he gained the love and trust of a family through this story of triumph. To learn more about explorer Chris Nicola and his adventures as a caver and explorer, visit his website. The dedication to his book The Secret of Priest's Grotto is to the Human Spirit – It's Strength and It's Endurance. Watch the documentary film for an in-depth study of this exploration. To hear about other explorers, join us for new episodes of Life's Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER! At https://www.lifestough.com/podcast/explorers/. Richard Wiese, the host of this podcast, is an American explorer. He is the author of the guidebook, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer. He became the youngest person to become president of the Explorers Club in 2002. Richard is also Executive Producer and Host of the PBS weekly television series Born to Explore with Richard Wiese.
He's been called the most respected explorer. Mikael Strandberg is known for carrying the legendary flag of the Explorers Club five times, more than any other Swede. His journeys into extreme conditions and harsh climates have taught him important life lessons that he can share as a public speaker and documentary producer. He's been exploring Yemen on a camel. He's trekked through Siberia with reindeer and sleds. After all these journeys under adverse conditions, he tells us of his absolute toughest exploration… Fatherhood. Several times, he's taken his young daughters, aged eight and ten at the time of this writing, on expeditions and outings and worries about them the whole time. He moved to Greenland with his family and lived together with the girls in a small house. He remarks that the days when it's dark for 24 hours are the worst. Interestingly, he has a passion for the people who survive in harsh and brutal climates and seems to thrive under these conditions. He shares that he's learned, “Life is the way it is. The sooner you accept that, the easier it will be.” His dream expedition is to take the girls to the North Pole. Mikael is interested in the study of longevity and started running while living in Greenland. He's determined to continue explorations as long as possible. A word to the wise from this extreme explorer… “Enjoy every day…even the difficult ones.” To learn more about explorer Mikael Strandberg and his adventures as an extreme explorer, check here. To hear about other explorers, join us for new episodes of Life's Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER! At https://www.lifestough.com/podcast/explorers/. Richard Wiese, the host of this podcast, is an American explorer. He is the author of the guidebook, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer. He became the youngest person to become president of the Explorers Club in 2002. Richard is also Executive Producer and Host of the PBS weekly television series Born to Explore with Richard Wiese.
As a boy, Englishman Adrian Shine became enthralled with stories about sea serpents that lived in Loch Ness. He began reading books about the expeditions to explore and seek new understanding about these serpents below the Loch's surface. In our recent Explorers podcast, our host, Richard Wiese, had an opportunity to learn about his adventures and what he now knows. Eventually, as an adult, Adrian decided to explore the Loch by starting his own expedition. His first study environment was nearby Loch Morar, which also was rumored to be inhabited by serpents and monsters of the deep. Finally, in 1969, while in his boat on the Loch, he saw a hump. As he slowly progressed towards it, he saw it moving. When he stopped rowing to have a better look, the creature stopped moving. Adrian became frightened, and what he thought was a hump had turned into a giant, submerged head. Fighting his fear, he slowly moved to meet the creature. It turned out to be a rock. Adrian learned two critical things on that day… Follow everything to its end, and If you can't believe it with your own eyes, you shouldn't believe what others see. After moving to Loch Ness for further studies, he didn't find any beasts. But he did learn a lot about the biology of Loch Ness. Soon, people from the Universities started taking an interest and joining his expedition teams. They worked on studying what COULD live in Loch Ness, according to the environment in the Loch. In time, Adrian shifted his study from the monsters to human perception. What causes people to see what they see? The fact is Myths are typically based on Something. When we hold a stereotype in our mind and then see things in the environment around us that confirm those beliefs and stereotypes, we are more apt to “see” the very thing we set out to see. To learn more about explorer Adrian Shine and his adventures as a monster chaser and explorer, check here. To find out more about the Loch Ness Project, click here. To hear about other explorers, join us for new episodes of Life's Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER! At https://www.lifestough.com/podcast/explorers/. Richard Wiese, the host of this podcast, is an American explorer. He is the author of the guidebook, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer. He became the youngest person to become president of the Explorers Club in 2002. Richard is also Executive Producer and Host of the PBS weekly television series Born to Explore with Richard Wiese.
Consider for a moment that exploration is compulsive behavior… something you must do. It's an engine that runs a lot of life energy. Our host of the Explorers podcast, Richard Wiese, had the opportunity to talk with Joe Rohde about this on an episode recently. Joe retired after working as an Imagineer at Disney for forty years. He started working for the company when Epcot Center was being built and helped design several country pavilions there. Imagineering is the company's branch responsible for conceptualizing, planning, and building everything that Disney makes. Imagineering blends engineering with the arts. It strives for authenticity and diversity of ideas. Joe Rohde worked in the conceptual department. This means he is an “ideas” man, where every project starts. During his research into projects, Joe would often look for creating a kinesthetic experience for theme park goers… Asking the question, “What does it FEEL like to be here?” His work on the Animal Kingdom project at Disney meant facing the challenge of creating an animal experience while moving away from the zoo paradigm. He stresses the importance of sending messages about our relationship to the world and conservation. At the same time, it's about appreciating the chance to explore the relationship between the animals and us. At the heart of it, explorers are storytellers. Joe Rohde is an advocate of the diversity of ideas, noting that you need to be encouraged to think differently to create new ideas. It's essential to look for diverse input to change yourself and your approach to creativity. To learn more about explorer Joe Rohde and his adventures as an Imagineer and explorer, check here. To hear about other explorers, join us for new episodes of Life's Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER! At https://www.lifestough.com/podcast/explorers/. Richard Wiese, the host of this podcast, is an American explorer. He is the author of the guidebook, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer. He became the youngest person to become president of the Explorers Club in 2002. Richard is also Executive Producer and Host of the PBS weekly television series Born to Explore with Richard Wiese.
Most explorers study the weather charts to look for clear weather before starting an expedition. Our recent guest on the Explorers podcast, George Kourounis, does the exact opposite! His passion and appreciation for science and nature have helped him become one of the world's most famous storm chasers. George, the host of the television show, Angry Planet, sat down with Explorers podcast host Richard Wiese. They talked about his attraction to the extreme elements and his obsession with the line between natural force and natural disaster. As a child, George always had a fascination with science and nature. He loved being outdoors, where he grew up in Canada. As a young teenager, his mother gave him the gift of a waterproof camera, which opened up a whole new world of possibilities for him. When chasing tornados, George recounts the full-body experience involving all the senses. These tornados are exciting and photogenic – while evoking terror and the realization that they can kill. His teams are all first aid trained. When they are on the scene at an extreme weather event and see someone who needs help, they stop the chase to help a person in need. At the heart of it, explorers are storytellers. It's been said of George that he communicates science well. He's made a career of it. He tells us the trick is to report without letting your ego get in the way and making it about yourself. As Richard spoke with his guest about the COVID pandemic, George remarked that the pandemic is an extraordinary force of nature and has encouraged in all of us the essential skill in an expedition… The ability to adapt to ever-changing conditions. George hopes to leave a legacy of curiosity. He views curiosity and fear as two sides of the same coin. His hope is that people grow to know why curiosity matters and why we should love being curious. To learn more about explorer George Kourounis and his adventures as a storm chaser and explorer, visit his website. Watch the television series Angry Planet on Amazon Prime Video for an in-depth study of his exploration. To hear about other explorers, join us for new episodes of Life's Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER! At https://www.lifestough.com/podcast/explorers/. Richard Wiese, the host of this podcast, is an American explorer. He is the author of the guidebook, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer. He became the youngest person to become president of the Explorers Club in 2002. Richard is also Executive Producer and Host of the PBS weekly television series Born to Explore with Richard Wiese.
Surfing wasn't always popular in Portugal. It's only in the last 35-40 years that it has been acknowledged as a sport. During this podcast, big wave surfer Hugo Vau talks with our host, Richard Wiese, about taking risks and pushing yourself to new extremes in exploration. In 2006, surfers began exploring and surfing on bodyboards in the Nazare´ Canyon area of Portugal. This huge underwater valley creates gigantic waves away from shore and out in the ocean. Watermen started telling surfers stories about these big waves, and some couldn't resist the desire to see them. There was one wave somebody told them was bigger than the rest. It was nicknamed “Big Mama.” She was 0.8 miles out in the ocean, and they used a jet ski to tow surfers out. In 2011, fellow surfer Garrett McNamara set a world record by surfing a 70-foot wave in Nazare´. In his attempt to conquer Big Mama, Hugo studied forecasts and charts to calculate the best time to make his approach. They went out at around 4:30 in the afternoon. There were high wind warnings, but Hugo wanted strong winds. He planned to work with the wind instead of fighting against it. When asked what it was like, Hugo says it was unique, really beautiful, a scenic array of colors. Although he has been surfing for a long time, he was overwhelmed with the intensity of nature and the ocean's hugeness. You might be wondering how Hugo's life changed after conquering Big Mama. He wasn't really prepared for what happened after this worldwide event. He got huge media exposure and lots of interviews. He's able to stay humble, telling us that this whole adventure is a testimony to the magic of teams – supporting and believing in each other… working together for the moment. His surfing partner and best friend, Alex Botelho, was there with him. Another team member, who served as the spotter and videographer, was stationed in a church onshore and nicknamed Jesus. Although you think that surfing might be a solitary sport, a team is necessary. These days, Hugo appreciates the simple things. He remembers to celebrate them with others… the fact that we get to breathe everyday… we're able to walk and smile at each other. It sounds like Hugo Vau has things in proper perspective! To learn more about explorer Hugo Vau and big wave surfing, check it out here. Hugo is featured in many videos and surf magazines as well. To hear about other explorers, join us for new episodes of Life's Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER! At https://www.lifestough.com/podcast/explorers/. Richard Wiese, the host of this podcast, is an American explorer. He is the author of the guidebook, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer. He became the youngest person to become president of the Explorers Club in 2002. Richard is also Executive Producer and Host of the PBS weekly television series Born to Explore with Richard Wiese.
Beau Miles has solo kayaked around a large bit of the African coastline, and run 680 kilometres across the Australian Alps. These days, you can find him camping up a tree outside the front door of his farm in Gippsland or running a marathon whilst doing jobs in the shed. He's a backyard adventurer.
Let's face it… most people don't get a warm fuzzy feeling when they think about bats! It may surprise you that many of our beliefs about these animals are not based on reality. In fact, bats get a pretty bad rap, and most of it is undeserved. During our recent Explorers podcast, the host, Richard Wiese, had a chance to talk to Rodrigo Medellin in Mexico City. Rodrigo says if you can give him ten minutes, he can convince you to love bats. If you love tequila… his work to convince you is that much easier. Curious? Rodrigo tells us that most people think bats feed on blood, according to the vampire bat stories. It may surprise you to learn that there are over 1400 species of bats, and only 3 species feed on blood. Those bats are in South and Central America. Another widely held belief is that bats carry and transmit diseases. Many people, in fact, think bats are responsible for the COVID virus. It was easy to draw this conclusion, with the bad reputation that bats have had for the last 300 years. You will be amazed to learn that the birds we lure to our feeders and honor through our nature photography have more pathogens and carry more diseases than the average bat. Rodrigo started his research on bats at an early age. From the time he was young, he always loved animals and raised bats as a child. These days, he goes into bat caves in complete darkness. Where most folks may find that terrifying, he finds it to be peaceful and calming. His research with bats is helping us to learn new things about this mysterious animal. Are you interested in forming a positive relationship with bats and learning more about them? If so, you might want to build and install some bat houses around your yard. They'll eat pesky insects for you. Oh yes, the tequila connection! Without bats, you wouldn't have the tequila we enjoy. Bats are the best pollinators of the Agave, from which tequila is made. Next time you see a bat, be sure to thank him for the delicious margarita you had! To learn more about explorer Rodrigo Medellin and his exploration into the world of bats, visit the National Geographic website. To hear about other explorers, join us for new episodes of Life's Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER! At https://www.lifestough.com/podcast/explorers/. Richard Wiese, the host of this podcast, is an American explorer. He is the author of the guidebook, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer. He became the youngest person to become president of the Explorers Club in 2002. Richard is also Executive Producer and Host of the PBS weekly television series Born to Explore with Richard Wiese.
Can you achieve your dreams with determination and hard work? Or do you need to have luck on your side or know the right people? Can people achieve greatness by overcoming challenging odds? Richard Wiese, the host of the Explorers podcast, sat down recently with Bo Parfet. As a young child, Bo overheard his teacher telling his parents that he would never graduate high school in the second grade. You see, Bo had dyslexia and a speech impediment and was struggling in school. Well, Bo overcame these disadvantages through determination. Refusing to believe he was anything less than capable of success, he worked hard and got a tutor. In seventh grade, the teacher called his parents once again to receive the news that he would graduate high school, but college wouldn't be possible. Years later, as a college graduate and investment banker, he became interested in a quest to conquer the “Seven Summits,” all the highest mountain peaks in each continent of the world. By now, he was used to taking risks and was not afraid to fail. His interest became his passion. He set out in 2003 for what would be a journey of just over four years, culminating with all seven summits under his belt. During his expeditions, he came face to face with death and dying. His book, Die Trying, written just a few years later, chronicles his experience and encourages all of us to work harder and with determination. We learn on the podcast as Bo tells us that when there's an obstacle in your way, great learning is there… push through it and become a better person. He shares with us that the toughest mountain to climb is one's self… not Everest or K2. To learn more about Bo Parfet, visit his website, and check out the Denali Venture Philanthropy project. Bo's book, Die Trying, is available on Amazon. Join us for new episodes of Life's Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER! at https://www.lifestough.com/podcast/explorers/. Richard Wiese, the host of this podcast, is an American explorer. He is the author of the guidebook, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer. He became the youngest person to become president of the Explorers Club in 2002. Richard is also Executive Producer and Host of the PBS weekly television series Born to Explore with Richard Wiese.
Women often receive messages from their parents, peers, and society about what makes them “normal” or “successful.” Refusing to accept these messages and instead following your instincts and sense of adventure and curiosity can take exploration to the highest level. In a recent Explorers podcast, our host, Richard Wiese, spoke with explorer Kathy Sullivan. Kathy has the distinction of being the first American woman to walk in space and the first woman to dive to the deepest point on earth in a submersible vehicle. She's authored a book titled Handprints on Hubble. When asked, she explains that it's not about overcoming challenges. It's about becoming something with your life. Early on, Kathy loved reading and was insatiably curious. She had the desire to grab every bit of learning she could. In school, she hung out with the “smart girls” and ignored the idea that she shouldn't be “too smart” or that being popular was the most important ideal to pursue. When Richard asked her if she had a strong sense of competition, she explained that her competition was with herself… she doesn't care about eliminating her competitors. Her only goal is to do her personal best. In fact, Kathy notes that it's always unclear what parameters you might be judged on, and it's hard to escape the feeling that everything's a test. She feels your best strategy is always to put out the best you can in every single circumstance. Find your competition within yourself. Richard asked her about the importance of women on teams and the role of mentorship. They both agreed that women tend to be more supportive of team members, and the team as a whole, as opposed to harsh competition. To Kathy, mentoring is not a formal process. The best strides happen when spending time and talking to another person. This is the way that unexpected mentoring happens. To learn more about Kathy Sullivan and her explorations, visit her website. You can also get information about her book, Handprints on Hubble: An Astronauts Story of Invention, in which she chronicles her astonishing part in the Hubble story. Join us for new episodes of Life's Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER! At https://www.lifestough.com/podcast/explorers/. Richard Wiese, the host of this podcast, is an American explorer. He is the author of the guidebook, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer. He became the youngest person to become president of the Explorers Club in 2002. Richard is also Executive Producer and Host of the PBS weekly television series Born to Explore with Richard Wiese.
No matter how many times you've rehearsed it and played it out in your mind, launch day is an entirely different experience. There are so many parts of the preparation that cannot be practiced ahead of time. Squeezing into position in the capsule, turning it on, and bringing it to life… making small talk with other crew members and dozing during a countdown hold. And, a complete sense of awe. Our host, Richard Wiese, spoke with Richard Garriott during our Explorers podcast in Part 2 of an extraordinary interview. He shares his experience with launch day and some insight into his life as an explorer. Richard recounts receiving a letter from Apollo 12 alumni Alan Bean. In it, his fellow astronaut expressed that he was glad Richard was going into space because he knew Richard could describe it with passion. He tells us how captivating it was to look at the earth out of the window during his journey in space. At the same time, he describes it as receiving a firehose of information about the world. Then he shares with us a description of the “Overview Effect.” While looking at his hometown of Austin, Texas, and seeing it in relation to the rest of the earth, he had a physical and emotional reaction. It came with the sudden realization that he knew the scale of the earth by direct observation. As an explorer, Richard says that we tend to think of all the “famous firsts” from past generations. In fact, exploration is reaching new frontiers every day, both on a grand and small scale. When asked what it was like to see his father, who helped open the hatch upon landing, he remarked that the whole experience was a father-son bonding opportunity beyond all others. His Dad helped him prepare for the flight, served as part of his support crew, and was there when he landed. As a member of the Explorer's Club, Richard says it's always a balance between feeling like an imposter and feeling like a deserving member. Perspective in life comes from having gained and lost. Having both rises and falls helps in your development. To learn more about explorer Richard Garriott and his life as a Gamer, an Adventurer, and a Pioneer, visit his website. You may also be interested in reading Richard's book, Explore/Create. To hear about other explorers, join us for new episodes of Life's Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER! At https://www.lifestough.com/podcast/explorers/. Richard Wiese, the host of this podcast, is an American explorer. He is the author of the guidebook, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer. He became the youngest person to become president of the Explorers Club in 2002. Richard is also Executive Producer and Host of the PBS weekly television series Born to Explore with Richard Wiese.
The environment that parents create for their children is what becomes normal for them. And Richard Garriott's normal was a little different than most kids. He grew up next to the Johnson Space Center, the Houston-based outpost of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and most of his neighbors were astronauts, contractors and engineers at NASA. His father was a NASA astronaut and while other families had magazines, bills and schoolbooks lying around, in Garriott's household, space artifacts and hardware cluttered the living spaces. It wasn't until later in life that Garriott realized other kids didn't dream of space travel. "While growing up, there were things that, in retrospect, were truly amazing. But at the time, it not only seemed normal for our family, but for most families in the neighborhood." Garriott says. In this fascinating conversation with Richard Wiese, Garriott shares about what it was like growing up as the son of a NASA astronaut and how, at 13-years old, he had his childhood dreams of becoming an astronaut dashed after a failed eye exam. But he never fully gave up on his dream, saying “NASA doesn't hold the keys to space!” During his freshman year of high school, Garriott convinced the school to let him create a self-directed course in programming, in which he created fantasy computer games on the school's teletype machine. He later estimated that he wrote nearly 30 computer fantasy games during high school. He went on to create the game Akalabeth, (the first published computer role playing game) and signed a deal with California Pacific Computer Company receiving three times his father's NASA salary as a teenager. His successful gaming career has funded his space travel and exploration. In February 2021, Garriott traveled to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, the deepest oceanic trench on the planet, which made him the only person in the world to have visited space, both poles, and the lowest physical point on the planet. He also played a founding role in starting the Challenger Center for Space Science Education. To learn more about Richard Garriott, visit www.richardgarriott.com. Join us for part 2 of Life's Tough: Richard Garriott is TOUGHER! at https://www.lifestough.com/podcast/explorers/. Host Richard Wiese is an American explorer and author of the guidebook, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer. He became the youngest person to become president of the exclusive Explorers Club in 2002. Richard is also Executive Producer and Host of the PBS weekly television series Born to Explore with Richard Wiese.
One thing explorers have in common… they challenge the limits of their physical bodies. The ability to bump up against the edge of the impossible, and then push a little bit further, is what sets them apart from others. Dr. Stig Severinsen is one such explorer, and his recent conversation with Richard is compelling. Stig learned at an early age as a competitive swimmer that he could hold his breath longer than the other swimmers if he would relax. This gave him a natural edge against the others, and he's gone on to set many world records over the years. Stig strives to show what's possible. Most people want to realize good health but don't understand the importance of breathing in achieving health goals. He tells us about the difference between stress breathing and relaxed, optimized breathing. His remarkable technique, Relaxation on Demand, is the key to increasing the ability to hold your breath and to achieving greater strength and health. Listen as he explains some of the free and simple things you can adjust in your life to improve lung capacity and general well-being. Stig has a degree in biology and a PhD in medicine. He was a part of the Danish National underwater rugby team and played underwater hockey on the Spanish National team. To learn more about Dr. Stig Severinsen, visit his website, https://www.breatheology.com/. Join us for new episodes of Life's Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER! at https://www.lifestough.com/podcast/explorers/. Host Richard Wiese is an American explorer and author of the guidebook, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer. He became the youngest person to become president of the exclusive Explorers Club in 2002. Richard is also Executive Producer and Host of the PBS weekly television series Born to Explore with Richard Wiese.
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