Podcasts about Blood Road

There are guests whose stories are filled with incredible achievements. And then there are guests whose stories crack you open—with their heart, their humility, and their humanity.Today's guest, Rebecca Rusch, is all of the above.Rebecca is one of the world's most extraordinary endurance athletes—a 7-time World Champion, mountain bike hall-of-famer, best-selling author, Emmy Award winner, and activist. She has not only pushed herself to the physical edge through rock climbing, whitewater rafting, and multi-day adventure races like Eco-Challenge—she has also traveled to the emotional core of what it means to live fully, love deeply, and be good.You may know her from the acclaimed documentary Blood Road, which follows Rebecca's 1,800-kilometer mountain bike journey along the Ho Chi Minh Trail to locate the site where her father's plane went down during the Vietnam War. That quest wasn't just about closure—it was about connection, healing, and honoring the man who shaped her spirit.In this deeply moving episode of the Cracking Open podcast, we explore:✨ How the loss of her father at a young age ignited a lifelong search for meaning✨ What growing up with a single, hard-working mom taught her about strength and self-reliance✨ The power of curiosity, nature, and endurance to reveal who we really are✨ How a traumatic brain injury forced her to slow down—and reimagine what success looks like✨ Why “being good” matters so much more than being perfectWhat we didn't know when we scheduled this conversation was that Rebecca's beloved mom would pass away just one week before we recorded. And so what unfolds in this episode is not just an interview—it's a powerful reflection on how we live, how we love, and how we show up for the people who matter most.Rebecca's story is one of grit, grace, and growth. And at the heart of it all is a simple message from her father, who signed every letter home from Vietnam with the same two words: Be Good.It's a mantra that continues to guide her—and now, maybe, it will guide you too.

Rebecca Rusch is a legendary endurance athlete, 7x world champion, and protagonist of the Emmy-winning film “Blood Road.” This conversation explores the esoteric intersection of trauma and transformation, sparked by a fateful bike crash on Veterans Day 2021. We discuss her Byzantine journey through the healthcare system, the invisible epidemic of brain injury, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and the profound shift from warrior to healer. In doing so, we examine the universe's more profound messages—when we're finally ready to listen. Rebecca's courage to be this vulnerable in service to others is powerful. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today's Sponsors:  LMNT: Get a FREE Sample Pack with any drink mix purchase

Rebecca Rusch is an endurance athlete, author, and seven-time world champion nicknamed “Queen of Pain” for her tenacity and grit. Rebecca has conquered some of the world' toughest races all around the world from ultra-endurance mountain biking to adventure racing, and it dedicated advocate for outdoor sports, mental resilience, and environmental conservation.Topics-Queen of pain-Motivation menu-Show up, don't quit-Mantras and self talk-The story of the Iditarod Trail in Alaska-1200 mile Blood Road bike ride-Overcoming a concussionDownload my FREE top 40 book list at djhillier.com/40booksWebsite: djhillier.comInstagram: @deejayhillier

Obviously, the best way to deal with a concussion is to not get a concussion. But that's not always possible, and nearly 30% of adults report having a concussion in their lifetime. In this episode we cover the basics on how to prevent concussion and what to do if you do hit your head based on what we've learned during this series. We also take a deeper dive into who might be more susceptible to concussion, including if females have special risk factors with special guest Dr. Julie Rios, who is leading a groundbreaking Women's Health Concussion Study that aims to understand the broader effects of concussion on women's health.Julie Rios, MD, specializes in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She practices at UPMC Center for Fertility & Reproductive Endocrinology and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona, UPMC East, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. You can learn more about her and her work at Julie Rios, MD.Rebecca Rusch is an adventure athlete, 7x World Champion, and 2x Hall of Fame inductee for mountain biking and gravel cycling. She is also a keynote speaker, the bestselling author of Rusch to Glory, and an Emmy Award winner for the documentary Blood Road about her journey to find the spot where her father, a US Air Force pilot, was shot down during the Vietnam War. She is also the founder of the Be Good™ Foundation, which is dedicated to transforming individuals and communities by using the bicycle as a catalyst for healing, empowerment, and evolution. You can learn more about her and her work at rebeccarusch.com.Get Our Active Women's Guide to Concussion: https://www.womensperformance.com/brain-storm-resourcesEpisode 4 Show Notes and Resources: https://www.womensperformance.com/blog/brain-storm-episode-4-podcast-resources Episode 3 Show Notes and Resources: https://www.womensperformance.com/blog/brain-storm-episode-3-podcast-resourcesEpisode 2 Show Notes and Resources: https://www.womensperformance.com/blog/brain-storm-episode-2-podcast-resourcesEpisode 1 Show Notes and Resources: https://www.womensperformance.com/blog/brain-storm-episode-1-the-crash-podcast-resourcesMomentous: Use code BRAINSTORM to get 20% off your first order at https://www.livemomentous.com/

A head injury like concussion can fundamentally change you–especially if you have prolonged post-concussive symptoms, which can upend your life and sense of self for months, and sometimes years. Head injuries are also traumatic and they can leave you vulnerable to reliving other past traumas that may have been long buried. That's where therapy comes in. Therapy can help you deal with your past and current trauma and importantly, put some new coping tools in your toolbox. As she struggled to cope with her lingering injury and depression, Rebecca pursued talk therapy and then later psychedelic-assisted therapy, both of which she credits with being pivotal turning points in her recovery. This episode takes a deep dive into her therapy experience, including insights from two of the therapists who helped guide her recovery. We also discuss the current state of psychedelic-assisted therapy, the FDA's recent non-approval decision, and what it means going forward.Rebecca Rusch is an adventure athlete, 7x World Champion, and 2x Hall of Fame inductee for mountain biking and gravel cycling. She is also a keynote speaker, the bestselling author of Rusch to Glory, and an Emmy Award winner for the documentary Blood Road about her journey to find the spot where her father, a US Air Force pilot, was shot down during the Vietnam War. She is also the founder of the Be Good™ Foundation, which is dedicated to transforming individuals and communities by using the bicycle as a catalyst for healing, empowerment, and evolution. You can learn more about her and her work at rebeccarusch.com.This episode also features interviews with Rebecca's talk therapist Courtney Loving, LPC, who has certifications in Trauma, Military, Trauma Resiliency Model and Havening Techniques, and works as a Mental Health Partner at Higher Ground, serving Military Veterans, their families and supporters. You can learn more about her and her work at courtneyloving.com. Also featured is Sarah* who facilitated some of Rebecca's psychedelic-assisted therapy sessions. Sarah is a chemist and is a Psychedelics Today Vital trained plant medicine facilitator and integration coach.* We are using Sarah's first name only with respect to the sensitivity surrounding the subject matter.Get Our Active Women's Guide to Concussion: https://www.womensperformance.com/brain-storm-resourcesEpisode 3 Show Notes and Resources: https://www.womensperformance.com/blog/brain-storm-episode-3-podcast-resourcesEpisode 2 Show Notes and Resources: https://www.womensperformance.com/blog/brain-storm-episode-2-podcast-resourcesEpisode 1 Show Notes and Resources: https://www.womensperformance.com/blog/brain-storm-episode-1-the-crash-podcast-resourcesMomentous: Use code BRAINSTORM to get 20% off your first order at https://www.livemomentous.com/

What do you do when you hit your head? That can be a hard question to answer. Even when people go to the doctor or ER, the actual advice can be thin, amounting to: take it easy and let your brain heal. Sometimes that works. But for nearly half of concussion sufferers, symptoms like depression, headaches, fatigue, and cognitive impairment can linger for months. And for some, like Rebecca, they can hang on for years. When that happens, people get desperate and start trying anything that friends, family, Google, or various health practitioners recommend, which is exactly what Rebecca did. In this episode, we follow Rebecca's desperate journey to resolve her persistent post-concussive symptoms. We also sat down with Dr. Alicia Trbovich, a neuropsychologist at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program who studies the management of sport-related concussion and neuropsychological assessment following mild traumatic brain injury to talk about how experts are actively treating concussion and concussion symptoms today.Alicia Trbovich, PhD, presented on Domain Targeted Treatment and Rehabilitation Following Sport Related Concussion at the 12th Annual Sports Neuropsychology Society Symposium earlier this year. Dr. Trbovich is a neuropsychologist at UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program and Assistant Professor and Fellowship Research Coordinator at the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. You can learn more about her and her work at Alicia Trbovich, PhD.Rebecca Rusch is an adventure athlete, 7x World Champion, and 2x Hall of Fame inductee for mountain biking and gravel cycling. She is also a keynote speaker, the bestselling author of Rusch to Glory, and an Emmy Award winner for the documentary Blood Road about her journey to find the spot where her father, a US Air Force pilot, was shot down during the Vietnam War. She is also the founder of the Be Good™ Foundation, which is dedicated to transforming individuals and communities by using the bicycle as a catalyst for healing, empowerment, and evolution. You can learn more about her and her work at rebeccarusch.com.Get Our Active Women's Guide to Concussion: https://www.womensperformance.com/brain-storm-resourcesEpisode 2 Show Notes and Resources: https://www.womensperformance.com/blog/brain-storm-episode-2-podcast-resourcesEpisode 1 Show Notes and Resources: https://www.womensperformance.com/blog/brain-storm-episode-1-the-crash-podcast-resourcesMomentous: Use code BRAINSTORM to get 20% off your first order at https://www.livemomentous.com/

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Rebecca Rusch, a world-class athlete and Emmy winner, to explore her harrowing journey through what she calls her "Brain Storm" - a mild concussion that spiraled into a years-long struggle with invisible injury and recovery. Rebecca opens up about the bike crash that initially seemed like a minor setback but soon turned her world upside down. What was expected to be a brief recovery period stretched into months, then years, as she grappled with persistent symptoms that defied easy explanation or treatment. Throughout our conversation, Rebecca candidly shares the emotional toll of this prolonged recovery, touching on the isolation she felt and the challenges of dealing with an injury that others couldn't see or easily understand.As we delve deeper, Rebecca reveals her exploration of various healing modalities. From traditional rest and recovery methods to alternative treatments, including her experiences with psilocybin, she leaves no stone unturned in her quest for healing. This part of our discussion sheds light on the often-overlooked aspects of recovery and the lengths to which individuals may go when conventional methods fall short.A significant portion of our conversation centers on the unique pressures Rebecca faced as a public figure. She speaks honestly about the struggle to balance her public persona with her private battles, and the weight of expectations that came with her status as an elite athlete. Rebecca's decision to finally speak openly about her experience marks a turning point, not just in her personal journey, but in the broader conversation about concussions and invisible injuries.We also discuss the "Brain Storm" podcast series, a collaborative project with health expert Selene Yeager and Feisty Media, presented by Momentous. This four-part series aims to educate, raise awareness, and provide support for those dealing with concussions and their aftermath. Rebecca shares some startling statistics - nearly 30% of adults report having had a concussion in their lifetime, with almost half experiencing long-term symptoms. These numbers underscore the importance of the series and the need for better understanding and care in concussion treatment.Throughout the episode, we touch on insights from leading concussion experts, debunking outdated advice and shedding light on the current understanding of concussion science and treatment. Rebecca's journey highlights the challenges many face in finding quality, informed care, and the frustration of navigating recovery with limited guidance.As we wrap up, Rebecca reflects on the importance of breaking the silence around concussions and invisible injuries. Her powerful message resonates: while concussions may be invisible, they don't need to be suffered in silence. This episode serves as a call to action, encouraging listeners to seek proper care, share their experiences, and contribute to a more open and informed dialogue about brain health and recovery.Rebecca's story is one of resilience, discovery, and ultimately, hope. It's a testament to the human spirit and a beacon for others navigating their own storms, invisible or otherwise.Tune in to listen and don't forget to review the show!________________________About Rebecca RuschRebecca Rusch is a world-class explorer, professional athlete, acclaimed speaker and author who brings her wilderness wisdom to top trailblazers to reach the heights of human performance in leadership, business and life. Simultaneous with her record-setting journey as an athlete, Rebecca launched three thriving organizations: Rusch Ventures, The Be Good Foundation, and Rebecca's Private Idaho.Her award-winning film, Blood Road, inspires evolution through the story of becoming the first person to bike the entire 1,800-kilometer Ho Chi Minh Trail. Rusch to Glory: Adventure, Risk & Triumph...

On November 11th, 2021, on day three of a solo multi-day ride on Arizona's Coconino Trail, seven-time world champion adventure athlete Rebecca Rusch clipped her handlebars on a protruding rock, launching her from her bike and into a ravine 10 feet below, where she hit the ground with enough force to bounce multiple times, breaking her helmet and badly bruising her ribs. After self-rescuing off the trail, Rebecca did what pretty much everyone told her to do: rest up and recover. Her ribs mended. Her brain, which had clearly been concussed, didn't. Now, going on three years later, we revisit the crash, what she did in the immediate aftermath, and how experts are thinking about the acute phases of concussion recovery today.Rebecca Rusch is an adventure athlete, 7x World Champion, and 2x Hall of Fame inductee for mountain biking and gravel cycling. She is also a keynote speaker, the bestselling author of Rusch to Glory, and an Emmy Award winner for the documentary Blood Road about her journey to find the spot where her father, a US Air Force pilot, was shot down during the Vietnam War. She is also the founder of the Be Good™ Foundation, which is dedicated to transforming individuals and communities by using the bicycle as a catalyst for healing, empowerment, and evolution. You can learn more about her and her work at rebeccarusch.com.This episode also features an interview with Christopher Vaughan, Psy.D., who presented on Rest and the Treatment of Concussion at the 12th Annual Sports Neuropsychology Society Symposium earlier this year. Dr. Vaughan is a pediatric neuropsychologist in the Division of Pediatric Neuropsychology at Children's National Hospital. He is also Associate Professor, in the departments of Pediatrics & Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University School of Medicine, and is Fellow and Treasurer, at the Sports Neuropsychology Society. You can learn more about him and his work at Christopher Vaughan, Psy.D. Get Our Active Women's Guide to Concussion Episode 1 Show Notes and ResourcesMomentous: Use code BRAINSTORM to get 20% off your first order at https://www.livemomentous.com/

The Be Good Foundation was founded by Rebecca Rusch who among many things is an ultra endurance athlete, adventure cyclist, a world champion multiple times and the star in a film called Blood Road. At the Be Good Foundation, the bike is the center of their work as a catalyst for healing, empowerment, and evolution. They provide grant support to a number of organizations that use the bike in just this fashion. One such recipient is today's guest, Megan LaBeth. Megan is currently on an epic bikepacking adventure, riding from New York City to a cycling event in Idaho put on by Rebecca Rusch called Rebecca's Private Idaho. Megan has a mantra, "One Rotation at a Time," that to her is a reminder of the power of persistence, the importance of mental health, and the healing nature of cycling. She is raising money for the Be Good Foundation along the way so that there can be future Be Good Foundation scholarship recipients. She is going to tell us about her adventure and experiences as a solo traveler making her way to Idaho. You can donate to her Be Good Foundation fundraiser at: https://www.thebegoodfoundation.org/fromthebigappletothebakedpotato Follow along on Megan's journey on her Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/eatplaybike https://murphologypodcast.com/ https://www.thebegoodfoundation.org/ https://www.instagram.com/eatplaybike Watch Rebecca's film Blood Road: https://www.redbull.com/us-en/films/blood-road

In this week's episode we talk to world-class athlete and overall badass, Rebecca Rusch about:Nutrition changes through TBI recoveryHer journey from adventure racing to getting on a bike, and finding "dirt dharma" How she fuels on the roadThe Be Good FoundationRebecca Rusch, revered as a world-class explorer, athlete, and advocate, has carved a niche for herself within the cycling world and beyond. Renowned for her seven-time World Championship titles across diverse disciplines and her induction into both the Mountain Bike and Gravel Hall of Fame, Rebecca's accolades mirror her extraordinary commitment to excellence. Beyond competition, she is an author, CEO of Rusch Ventures, founder of Rebecca's Private Idaho gravel event, and has received an Emmy Award for her documentary film Blood Road. Through starting the Be GoodTM Foundation, Rebecca channels her passion for cycling into community building, human transformation and global health impact.Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis and treatment.***Keep up with Rebecca:Web: RebeccaRusch.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/rebeccaruschThe Be Good Foundation: thebegoodfoundation.org/Mentioned:Watch Blood Road, Rebecca's journey across the Ho Chi Minh Trail: GU Roctane Drink MixCreatine, Omega-3s and Vitamin D available on FullscriptRebecca's Trails Less Traveled CookiesWe'll be sharing Rebecca's Trail Less Traveled Cookies on NR's Instagram this week! MORE NR New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWPOD10 If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/ Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution Interested in blood testing? Use code NUTRITIONALREVOLUTION at InsideTracker for 20% off any test: store.insidetracker.com/nutritionalrevolution If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at nutritionalrev@gmail.com.

This week we bring you a special live show from UNBOUND Gravel in Emporia, KS, where we sat down with two legends in the sport of gravel cycling, UNBOUND Gravel co-founder Kristi Mohn and seven time world champion Rebecca Rusch to have an open, honest conversation about midlife and menopause, how we view things today, and what we want for the future. Spoiler alert: We're not hanging it up anytime soon. Kristi Mohn is one of the founders of UNBOUND Gravel and is an integral member of the Life Time offroad team. She is also a Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame inductee, and is the cohost, along with Kathryn Taylor, of the Girls Gone Gravel podcast. Rebecca Rusch is an adventure athlete, seven time World Champion, two time Hall of Fame inductee, keynote speaker, best-selling author of Rusch to Glory, founder of Rebecca's Private Idaho, and an Emmy award winner for the film Blood Road.Enter to win a Liv Devote - Be Good™ Edition gravel bike and an entry to Rebecca's Private Idaho gravel event this summer! Head on over to feistygiveaway.com by June 16 for your chance to win. (You must be based in the U.S. to win.)Subscribe to the Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feistymedia.ac-page.com/feisty-40-sign-up-page Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopause Feisty Media: @feisty_media Selene: @fitchick3 Hit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099 Join Level Up - Our Community for Active Women Navigating the Menopause Transition:Join: https://www.feistymenopause.com/monthly-membership-1 Leave your questions for Selene:https://www.speakpipe.com/hitplay Get the Free Feisty Women's Guide to Lifting Heavy Sh*t:https://www.feistymenopause.com/liftheavy Support our Partners:Hettas: Use code FEISTY20 for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Tifosi Optics: Use code FM20 for 20% off at https://tifosioptics.com/

First battles are intense and can reveal much about the mentality of a young soldier. After their first big offensive on the Blood Road, Rhaya finds Farris for a… personal debrief…    In Interlude 1:Secondary Subjects, you heard: -    Danyelle Ellett as Farris -    Stevie Skinner as Rhaya -    Rae Witte as Pax -    Emily Inkpen as Auto   The Dex Legacy is written by Emily Inkpen The original score is by Dr. Allen Stroud  Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories   For more information about the show, visit: https://www.thedexlegacy.com/ To purchase our Complete Season Two Box Set, buy merch and support the show, visit: www.thedexlegacy.com/support   FOLLOW US -    Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedexlegacy -    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedexlegacy -    and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedexlegacy   APOLLO+PLUS The Dex Legacy is a proud member of Apollo+Plus, a subscription service dedicated to fiction podcasts. Sign up for: -    Early access to episodes -    Bonus content, including episodes and interviews  -    Ad-free listening  Subscriptions help to fund and support independent creators like us, so we can keep making the content you love. To find out more, visit: https://www.apollopods.com/   TRIGGER WARNINGS The Dex Legacy is intended for a mature, adult audience and contains scenes some may find distressing. Complete Trigger Warnings for Season 2 include: -    Military conflict -    Violence -    Torture -    Imprisonment -    Emotional abuse -    Bereavement -    Suicidal ideation -    Vomit -    Medical issues -    Terminal illness -    Substance use, including: alcohol and stimulants -    Substance withdrawal -    Trauma/PTSD -    Panic Attacks -    Life-changing Injury -    Drugging someone against their will -    Sexual content   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back on Dex Island, Varian, Isra and Ren are about to learn what Tristan's version of locking them in a room involves. Meanwhile, the soldiers on the Blood Road are at the mercy of the North Jakhran military CREDITS: Tiffany Clare as Valentina Vardi Alex White as Kit Johansson Chris Gregory as Nathaniel Dex Warren Graham as Tristan Krail Annika Kordes as Doctor Osa Srivastava Lewie Watson as Doctor Devek Za Kamara Elliott as Varian Dex Kelsey Griffin as Isra Dex Charlie Richards as Ren Dex David S Dear as Idris Morrowether Stevie Skinner as Rhaya George Stagnell as Engineer Danny Scott as Ash Carl Wharton as North Jakhran Officer Rakkhee Sharma as Shiv And Emily Inkpen as Auto With music by Allen Stroud The Dex Legacy is written by Emily Inkpen. The original score is by Allen Stroud.  Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories https://alternativestories.com/  For more information about the show, visit: https://www.thedexlegacy.com/ To support the show, visit: www.thedexlegacy.com/support FOLLOW US Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedexlegacy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedexlegacy and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedexlegacy Camlann This episode includes a trailer for Camlann, the new audio drama from Tin Can Audio written by Ella Watts. You can listen and subscribe by searching "Camlann" in your favourite podcast app. To listen via Apple please click here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/camlann-an-audio-drama/id1714630550 And Spotify here https://open.spotify.com/show/1sXRFAqZoVduDQ0NgcD8Fl?si=f585aedabd2f40ba Follow the Camlann team on X here https://twitter.com/camlannpod Listen to a full length interview with Ella and Amber of the Camlann team by Chris and Emily of Alternative Stories here https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730 APOLLO+PLUS The Dex Legacy is a proud member of Apollo+Plus, a subscription service dedicated to fiction podcasts. Visit: https://www.apollopods.com/ TRIGGER WARNINGS The Dex Legacy is intended for a mature, adult audience and contains scenes some may find distressing. Complete Trigger Warnings for Season 2 include: Military conflict Violence Torture Imprisonment Emotional abuse Bereavement Suicidal ideation Vomit Medical issues Terminal illness Substance use, including: alcohol and stimulants Substance withdrawal Trauma/PTSD Panic Attacks Life-changing Injury Drugging someone against their will Sexual content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Nathaniel Dex receives an unpleasant surprise related to Dex Island's initiation into the International Confederation of World Leaders, and Devek quietly manages a dangerous situation unfolding in his lab, Varian, Isra and Ren are establishing Dex presence on the Blood Road before making their move… In Episode 2: FOR THE LOVE OF THE FIGHT, you heard: -    Chris Gregory as Nathaniel -    Warren Graham as Tristan Krail -    Annika Kordes as Doctor Osa Srivastava -    Lewie Watson as Doctor Devek Za -    Kamara Elliott as Varian Dex -    Kelsey Griffin as Isra Dex -    Charlie Richards as Ren Dex -    Stevie Skinner as Rhaya -    Rakhee Sharma as Shiv  -    Danny Scott as Ash -    Danyelle Ellett as Farris -    Reginald West as Hayn Dos -    Rae Witte as Pax -    Emily Inkpen as Auto The Dex Legacy is written by Emily Inkpen. The original score is by Allen Stroud.  Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories  For more information about the show, visit: https://www.thedexlegacy.com/ To support the show, purchase our complete Season Two Box Set and buy other merch including our Season 1 Script and Commentary book, visit: www.thedexlegacy.com/support   FOLLOW US -    Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedexlegacy -    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedexlegacy1 -    and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedexlegacy -    Find out more about our production company Alternative Stories here https://alternativestories.com/   This episode includes a trailer for Chaika, a sci-fi audio drama by Karin Heimdahl. Find out more and listen here https://y2kpod.com/chaika/   APOLLO+PLUS The Dex Legacy is a proud member of Apollo+Plus, a subscription service dedicated to fiction podcasts. Sign up for: -    Early access to episodes -    Bonus content, including episodes and interviews  -    Ad-free listening  Subscriptions help to support independent creators. To find out more, visit: https://www.apollopods.com/ TRIGGER WARNINGS The Dex Legacy is intended for a mature, adult audience and contains scenes some may find distressing. Complete Trigger Warnings for Season 2 include -    Military conflict -    Violence -    Torture -    Imprisonment -    Emotional abuse -    Bereavement -    Suicidal ideation -    Vomit -    Illness -    Substance use -    Substance withdrawal -    Trauma/PTSD -    Panic Attacks -    Injury -    Sexual content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some are raised to walk through doors, others are raised to knock and wait. Abandoned on the Blood Road, the remaining Dex soldiers are facing serious interference from the North Jakhran military with very little support from the Dex administration… CREDITS: Stevie Skinner as Rhaya Danyelle Ellett as Farris David S Dear as Idris Morrowether Danny Scott as Ash Reginald West as Hayn Dos Rakhee Sharma as Shiv And Emily Inkpen as Auto With music by Allen Stroud The Dex Legacy is written by Emily Inkpen. The original score is by Allen Stroud.  Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories.   For more information about the show and to buy our season 2 digital box set or our season 1 script and commentary book and other merch please visit: https://www.thedexlegacy.com/ To support the show, visit: www.thedexlegacy.com/support FOLLOW US Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedexlegacy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedexlegacy and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedexlegacy APOLLO+PLUS The Dex Legacy is a proud member of Apollo+Plus, a subscription service dedicated to fiction podcasts. Sign up for: Early access to episodes Bonus content, including episodes and interviews  Ad-free listening  Subscriptions help to fund and support independent creators like us, so we can keep making the content you love. To find out more, visit: https://www.apollopods.com/ TRIGGER WARNINGS The Dex Legacy is intended for a mature, adult audience and contains scenes some may find distressing. Complete Trigger Warnings for Season 2 include: Military conflict Violence Torture Imprisonment Emotional abuse Bereavement Suicidal ideation Vomit Medical issues Terminal illness Substance use, including: alcohol and stimulants Substance withdrawal Trauma/PTSD Panic Attacks Life-changing Injury Drugging someone against their will Sexual content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following Ren's revelation at the end of Season 1, Varian and Isra demand answers. There is a plan and now only one question remains… will Isra be able to do it? Meanwhile, Nathaniel, Tristan, Devek and Osa examine the political situation unfolding on the Blood Road, the battlefield Varian, Isra and Ren are about to enter, and their ongoing relationship with North Jakhra.  In Episode 1: Nets, you heard: -    Kamara Elliott as Varian Dex -    Kelsey Griffin as Isra Dex -    Charlie Richards as Ren Dex -    David S Dear as Idris Morrowether -    Stevie Skinner as Rhaya -    Chris Gregory as Nathaniel Dex -    Warren Graham as Tristan Krail -    Annika Kordes as Doctor Osa Srivastava -    Lewie Watson as Doctor Devek Za -    Emily Inkpen as Auto The Dex Legacy is written by Emily Inkpen. The original score is by Allen Stroud.  Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories.  For more information about the show, visit: https://www.thedexlegacy.com/ To purchase our Complete Season Two Box Set, buy merch and support the show, visit: www.thedexlegacy.com/support   FOLLOW US -    Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedexlegacy -    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedexlegacy -    and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedexlegacy   APOLLO+PLUS The Dex Legacy is a proud member of Apollo+Plus, a subscription service dedicated to fiction podcasts. Sign up for: -    Early access to episodes -    Bonus content, including episodes and interviews  -    Ad-free listening  Subscriptions help to fund and support independent creators like us, so we can keep making the content you love. To find out more, visit: https://www.apollopods.com/   TRIGGER WARNINGS The Dex Legacy is intended for a mature, adult audience and contains scenes some may find distressing. Complete Trigger Warnings for Season 2 include: -    Military conflict -    Violence -    Torture -    Imprisonment -    Emotional abuse -    Bereavement -    Suicidal ideation -    Vomit -    Medical issues -    Terminal illness -    Substance use, including: alcohol and stimulants -    Substance withdrawal -    Trauma/PTSD -    Panic Attacks -    Life-changing Injury -    Drugging someone against their will -    Sexual content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Isra and Ren discuss their next battlefield, the Blood Road. Osa prepares to work with her engineering adversary, the Admiral of the Dex Fleet, I dris Morrowether. Nathaniel briefs Varian, Isra and Ren on what their role, fighting alongside North Jakhran troops, will be… and Ren reveals the seeds of a plan. In Valuable Assets Part Two you can hear   Kelsey Griffin as Isra  Charlie Richards as Ren Kam Elliott as Varian Warren Graham as Tristan Annika Kordes as Osa Lewie Watson as Devek David S. Dear as Idris  Stevie Skinner as Rhaya Emily Inkpen as Auto Chris Gregory as Nathaniel With other voices by members of the cast The Dex Legacy is written by Emily Inkpen  The original score is by Allen Stroud.   Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories   You can find out more by about us by visiting our website which now includes a merch store where you can buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, stickers and more  https://www.thedexlegacy.com/  You can follow us on twitter where we post as https://twitter.com/thedexlegacy And Instagram where you'll find us at https://www.instagram.com/thedexlegacy Our Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/thedexlegacy The Dex Legacy is a proud member of Apollo Plus, a subscription service dedicated to fiction podcasts. Members enjoy early access to episodes, bonus content and ad free listening and their subscriptions help to fund and support independent creators to keep making the content you love.  To find out more, sign up and listen to exclusive Dex Legacy bonus content please go to https://www.apollopods.com/   Support The Dex Legacy on Ko-Fi here https://ko-fi.com/thedexlegacyaudiodrama Watch out for merchandise, events and other goodies associated with the show, all available to buy via our Ko-Fi page. We are delighted to include the voice of David S. Dear in this edition of The Dex Legacy Find out more about David here https://davidsdear.com/ And listen to his audio drama A Ninth World Drama here https://ninthworldjournal.com/  We would like to thank all the actors who have appeared in season one of The Dex Legacy Thank you also to everyone who has listened, subscribed, rated, reviewed and posted about our show on social media. We are incredibly grateful - please stick around for season two! TRIGGER WARNINGS The Dex Legacy is intended for a mature, adult audience and contains scenes some may find distressing. Complete Trigger Warnings for Season 2 include: Military conflict Violence Torture Imprisonment Emotional abuse Bereavement Suicidal ideation Vomit Medical issues Terminal illness Substance use, including: alcohol and stimulants Substance withdrawal Trauma/PTSD Panic Attacks Life-changing Injury Drugging someone against their will Sexual content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nathaniel returns from the International Confederation of World Leaders with groundbreaking news for Dex Island. Isra and Ren get into a fight and Osa reveals her latest invention. All eyes turn towards the Blood Road. In Valuable Assets Part One you can hear   Kelsey Griffin as Isra  Charlie Richards as Ren Kam Elliott as Varian Warren Graham as Tristan Annika Kordes as Osa Lewie Watson as Devek Emily Inkpen as Auto Chris Gregory as Nathaniel With other voices by members of the cast The Dex Legacy is written by Emily Inkpen  The original score is by Allen Stroud.   Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories   You can find out more by about us by visiting our website at https://www.thedexlegacy.com/  You can follow us on twitter where we post as https://twitter.com/thedexlegacy And Instagram where you'll find us at https://www.instagram.com/thedexlegacy Our Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/thedexlegacy The Dex Legacy is a proud member of Apollo Plus, a subscription service dedicated to fiction podcasts. Members enjoy early access to episodes, bonus content and ad free listening and their subscriptions help to fund and support independent creators to keep making the content you love.   To find out more, sign up and listen to exclusive Dex Legacy bonus content please go to https://www.apollopods.com/   Support The Dex Legacy on Ko-Fi here https://ko-fi.com/thedexlegacyaudiodrama Watch out for merchandise, events and other goodies associated with the show, all available to buy via our Ko-Fi page. TRIGGER WARNINGS The Dex Legacy is intended for a mature, adult audience and contains scenes some may find distressing. Complete Trigger Warnings for Season 2 include: Military conflict Violence Torture Imprisonment Emotional abuse Bereavement Suicidal ideation Vomit Medical issues Terminal illness Substance use, including: alcohol and stimulants Substance withdrawal Trauma/PTSD Panic Attacks Life-changing Injury Drugging someone against their will Sexual content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before heading out to do battle with Eteran Nationalists on The Blood Road, the Dex kids escape to the tiny town outside the Palace grounds to sample the night life. In They're Afraid of You , Interlude 6 of The Dex Legacy you can hear   Kelsey Griffin as Isra  Charlie Richards as Ren Kam Elliott as Varian Danyelle Ellett as Farris Emily Inkpen as Auto John Baverton as "Bouncer 1" Chris Gregory as "Bouncer 2"  With other voices by members of the cast The Dex Legacy is written by Emily Inkpen The original score is by Allen Stroud. The background dance track in this episode is by Chris Gregory Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories   You can find out more by about us by visiting our website at https://www.thedexlegacy.com/ You can follow us on twitter where we post as https://twitter.com/thedexlegacy And Instagram where you'll find us at https://www.instagram.com/thedexlegacy Our Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/thedexlegacy The Dex Legacy is a proud member of Apollo Plus, a subscription service dedicated to fiction podcasts. Members enjoy early access to episodes, bonus content and ad free listening and their subscriptions help to fund and support independent creators to keep making the content you love.   To find out more, sign up and listen to exclusive Dex Legacy bonus content please go to https://www.apollopods.com/   Support The Dex Legacy on Ko-Fi here https://ko-fi.com/thedexlegacyaudiodrama Watch out for merchandise, events and other goodies associated with the show, all available to buy via our Ko-Fi page. TRIGGER WARNINGS The Dex Legacy is intended for a mature, adult audience and contains scenes some may find distressing. Complete Trigger Warnings for Season 2 include: Military conflict Violence Torture Imprisonment Emotional abuse Bereavement Suicidal ideation Vomit Medical issues Terminal illness Substance use, including: alcohol and stimulants Substance withdrawal Trauma/PTSD Panic Attacks Life-changing Injury Drugging someone against their will Sexual content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's podcast, I have special guest, Rebcca Rusch. Rebecca is an adventure athlete, 7x World Champion, 2x Hall of Fame Inductee, Best-Selling Author, Keynote Speaker and an Emmy Award Winner. She stars in the movie, The Blood Road, which documents her journey to find the crash site of where she lost her dad in the Vietnam war. In that movie, she became the first person to bike the entire 1,800 kilometer Ho Chi Minh Trail. Join me as we dive into the impact her dad had on here even after he was gone. Where to find Rebecca:https://www.rebeccarusch.com

Back on Dex Island, Varian, Isra and Ren are about to learn what Tristan's version of locking them in a room involves. Meanwhile, the soldiers on the Blood Road are at the mercy of the North Jakhran militaryCREDITS:Tiffany Clare as Valentina VardiAlex White as Kit JohanssonChris Gregory as Nathaniel DexWarren Graham as Tristan KrailAnnika Kordes as Doctor Osa SrivastavaLewie Watson as Doctor Devek ZaKamara Elliott as Varian DexKelsey Griffin as Isra DexCharlie Richards as Ren DexDavid S Dear as Idris MorrowetherStevie Skinner as RhayaGeorge Stagnell as EngineerDanny Scott as AshCarl Wharton as North Jakhran OfficerRakkhee Sharma as ShivAnd Emily Inkpen as AutoWith music by Allen StroudThe Dex Legacy is written by Emily Inkpen.The original score is by Allen Stroud. Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories https://alternativestories.com/ For more information about the show, visit: https://www.thedexlegacy.com/To support the show, visit: www.thedexlegacy.com/supportFOLLOW USTwitter: https://twitter.com/thedexlegacyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedexlegacyand Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedexlegacyCamlann This episode includes a trailer for Camlann, the new audio drama from Tin Can Audio written by Ella Watts.  You can listen and subscribe by searching "Camlann" in your favourite podcast app. To listen via Apple please click here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/camlann-an-audio-drama/id1714630550And Spotify here https://open.spotify.com/show/1sXRFAqZoVduDQ0NgcD8Fl?si=f585aedabd2f40ba Follow the Camlann team on X here https://twitter.com/camlannpod Listen to a full length interview with Ella and Amber of the Camlann team by Chris and Emily of Alternative Stories here https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730APOLLO+PLUSThe Dex Legacy is a proud member of Apollo+Plus, a subscription service dedicated to fiction podcasts.  Visit: https://www.apollopods.com/TRIGGER WARNINGSThe Dex Legacy is intended for a mature, adult audience and contains scenes some may find distressing. Complete Trigger Warnings for Season 2 include:Military conflictViolenceTortureImprisonmentEmotional abuseBereavementSuicidal ideationVomitMedical issuesTerminal illnessSubstance use, including: alcohol and stimulantsSubstance withdrawalTrauma/PTSDPanic AttacksLife-changing InjuryDrugging someone against their willSexual contentSupport the show

Some are raised to walk through doors, others are raised to knock and wait. Abandoned on the Blood Road, the remaining Dex soldiers are facing serious interference from the North Jakhran military with very little support from the Dex administration…CREDITS:Stevie Skinner as RhayaDanyelle Ellett as FarrisDavid S Dear as Idris MorrowetherDanny Scott as AshReginald West as Hayn DosRakhee Sharma as ShivAnd Emily Inkpen as AutoWith music by Allen StroudThe Dex Legacy is written by Emily Inkpen.The original score is by Allen Stroud. Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories. For more information about the show and to buy our season 2 digital box set or our season 1 script and commentary book and other merch please visit: https://www.thedexlegacy.com/To support the show, visit: www.thedexlegacy.com/supportFOLLOW USTwitter: https://twitter.com/thedexlegacyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedexlegacyand Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedexlegacyAPOLLO+PLUSThe Dex Legacy is a proud member of Apollo+Plus, a subscription service dedicated to fiction podcasts.Sign up for:Early access to episodesBonus content, including episodes and interviews Ad-free listening Subscriptions help to fund and support independent creators like us, so we can keep making the content you love. To find out more, visit: https://www.apollopods.com/TRIGGER WARNINGSThe Dex Legacy is intended for a mature, adult audience and contains scenes some may find distressing. Complete Trigger Warnings for Season 2 include:Military conflictViolenceTortureImprisonmentEmotional abuseBereavementSuicidal ideationVomitMedical issuesTerminal illnessSubstance use, including: alcohol and stimulantsSubstance withdrawalTrauma/PTSDPanic AttacksLife-changing InjuryDrugging someone against their willSexual contentSupport the show

There are two ways of looking at the pain of doing something hard; you either see it as a cave that you get into and laid down in a fetal position in the darkness, coming out the same entrance you got in, or as a tunnel, a transformative journey that sees your evolution as you get out of it on the other end a changed person, a victor. In this episode, you'll get inspired by the extraordinary Rebecca Rusch, Adventure Athlete, World Champion, two-time Hall of Fame Inductee, Speaker, Best-selling Author, and Emmy Award Winner. Among the many accolades of "The Queen of Pain," Rebecca is a 7x world champion in the ultra-adventure/endurance MTB (Mountain Bike), was recognized by Outside Magazine among the Top 40 Women Who've Made the Biggest Impact, set the FKT (Fastest Known Time) on the Arkansas High Country Route, clocking 1,041 miles in 8 straight days of pedaling 12-15 hours per day, wrote "Rusch to Glory: Adventure, Risk & Triumph on the Path Less Traveled," and got an Emmy Award for her film Blood Road, which documents her pedaling of the 1,200-mile Ho Chi Minh trail in search of the crash site that claimed my father's life in the Vietnam War. Throughout our conversation, you'll hear Rebecca's thoughts on how aiming for peak performance in physical activities motivates us to find our best version in other areas of our lives and how being a high-performance athlete impacted her leadership abilities. We also talk about her nickname, "The Queen of Pain," her unique view of pain's transformational power, her funniest experiences on the bike, the Be Good Foundation, and much more. Tune in to Episode 405 and get the inspiration you need to, regardless of the mountain you're about to climb, just take the first step. Some Questions I Ask: As a world-class, ultra-endurance athlete, what have you learned in all your outdoor endeavors around the world? (7:30) How have you navigated your career in sports and leadership? How do you combine those all to balance essential areas in your life? (16:00) In This Episode, You Will Learn: A bit about Rebecca's background and accolades (3:00) Rebecca's realization she was training for life, not only the competitions (8:20) Rebecca explains her nickname's meaning (11:00) 4 simple steps to live like a high-performing athlete (19:20) Rebecca talks about the funniest experiences she had as an ultra-endurance athlete (21:10) Connect with Rebecca: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter YouTube FacebookBook: Rusch to Glory: Adventure, Risk & Triumph on the Path Less Traveled Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While Nathaniel Dex receives an unpleasant surprise related to Dex Island's initiation into the International Confederation of World Leaders, and Devek quietly manages a dangerous situation unfolding in his lab, Varian, Isra and Ren are establishing Dex presence on the Blood Road before making their move…In Episode 2: FOR THE LOVE OF THE FIGHT, you heard:-       Chris Gregory as Nathaniel-       Warren Graham as Tristan Krail-       Annika Kordes as Doctor Osa Srivastava-       Lewie Watson as Doctor Devek Za-       Kamara Elliott as Varian Dex-       Kelsey Griffin as Isra Dex-       Charlie Richards as Ren Dex-       Stevie Skinner as Rhaya-       Rakhee Sharma as Shiv -       Danny Scott as Ash-       Danyelle Ellett as Farris-       Reginald West as Hayn Dos-       Rae Witte as Pax-       Emily Inkpen as AutoThe Dex Legacy is written by Emily Inkpen.The original score is by Allen Stroud. Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories  For more information about the show, visit: https://www.thedexlegacy.com/To support the show, purchase our complete Season Two Box Set and buy other merch including our Season 1 Script and Commentary book, visit: www.thedexlegacy.com/support FOLLOW US-       Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedexlegacy-       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedexlegacy1-       and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedexlegacy-       Find out more about our production company Alternative Stories here https://alternativestories.com/ This episode includes a trailer for Chaika, a sci-fi audio drama by Karin Heimdahl.  Find out more and listen here https://y2kpod.com/chaika/ APOLLO+PLUSThe Dex Legacy is a proud member of Apollo+Plus, a subscription service dedicated to fiction podcasts.Sign up for:-       Early access to episodes-       Bonus content, including episodes and interviews -       Ad-free listening Subscriptions help to support independent creators. To find out more, visit: https://www.apollopods.com/TRIGGER WARNINGSThe Dex Legacy is intended for a mature, adult audience and contains scenes some may find distressing. Complete Trigger Warnings for Season 2 include-       Military conflict-       Violence-       Torture-       Imprisonment-       Emotional abuse-       Bereavement-       Suicidal ideation-       Vomit-       Illness-       Substance use-       Substance withdrawal-       Trauma/PTSD-       Panic Attacks-       Injury-       Sexual contentSupport the show

First battles are intense and can reveal much about the mentality of a young soldier. After their first big offensive on the Blood Road, Rhaya finds Farris for a… personal debrief…  In Interlude 1:Secondary Subjects, you heard:-       Danyelle Ellett as Farris-       Stevie Skinner as Rhaya-       Rae Witte as Pax-       Emily Inkpen as Auto The Dex Legacy is written by Emily InkpenThe original score is by Dr. Allen Stroud Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories For more information about the show, visit: https://www.thedexlegacy.com/To purchase our Complete Season Two Box Set, buy merch and support the show, visit: www.thedexlegacy.com/support FOLLOW US-       Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedexlegacy-       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedexlegacy-       and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedexlegacy APOLLO+PLUSThe Dex Legacy is a proud member of Apollo+Plus, a subscription service dedicated to fiction podcasts.Sign up for:-       Early access to episodes-       Bonus content, including episodes and interviews -       Ad-free listening Subscriptions help to fund and support independent creators like us, so we can keep making the content you love. To find out more, visit: https://www.apollopods.com/ TRIGGER WARNINGSThe Dex Legacy is intended for a mature, adult audience and contains scenes some may find distressing. Complete Trigger Warnings for Season 2 include:-       Military conflict-       Violence-       Torture-       Imprisonment-       Emotional abuse-       Bereavement-       Suicidal ideation-       Vomit-       Medical issues-       Terminal illness-       Substance use, including: alcohol and stimulants-       Substance withdrawal-       Trauma/PTSD-       Panic Attacks-       Life-changing Injury-       Drugging someone against their will-       Sexual content  Support the show

Following Ren's revelation at the end of Season 1, Varian and Isra demand answers. There is a plan and now only one question remains… will Isra be able to do it? Meanwhile, Nathaniel, Tristan, Devek and Osa examine the political situation unfolding on the Blood Road, the battlefield Varian, Isra and Ren are about to enter, and their ongoing relationship with North Jakhra. In Episode 1: Nets, you heard:-       Kamara Elliott as Varian Dex-       Kelsey Griffin as Isra Dex-       Charlie Richards as Ren Dex-       David S Dear as Idris Morrowether-       Stevie Skinner as Rhaya-       Chris Gregory as Nathaniel Dex-       Warren Graham as Tristan Krail-       Annika Kordes as Doctor Osa Srivastava-       Lewie Watson as Doctor Devek Za-       Emily Inkpen as AutoThe Dex Legacy is written by Emily Inkpen.The original score is by Allen Stroud. Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories. For more information about the show, visit: https://www.thedexlegacy.com/To purchase our Complete Season Two Box Set, buy merch and support the show, visit: www.thedexlegacy.com/support FOLLOW US-       Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedexlegacy-       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedexlegacy-       and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedexlegacy APOLLO+PLUSThe Dex Legacy is a proud member of Apollo+Plus, a subscription service dedicated to fiction podcasts.Sign up for:-       Early access to episodes-       Bonus content, including episodes and interviews -       Ad-free listening Subscriptions help to fund and support independent creators like us, so we can keep making the content you love. To find out more, visit: https://www.apollopods.com/ TRIGGER WARNINGSThe Dex Legacy is intended for a mature, adult audience and contains scenes some may find distressing. Complete Trigger Warnings for Season 2 include:-       Military conflict-       Violence-       Torture-       Imprisonment-       Emotional abuse-       Bereavement-       Suicidal ideation-       Vomit-       Medical issues-       Terminal illness-       Substance use, including: alcohol and stimulants-       Substance withdrawal-       Trauma/PTSD-       Panic Attacks-       Life-changing Injury-       Drugging someone against their will-       Sexual contentSupport the show

Rebecca Rusch (@rebeccarusch) is an author, filmmaker, adventure athlete and world champion biker and skier. Her memoir Rusch to Glory: Adventure, Risk & Triumph on the Path Less Traveled, continues to receive popular and critical acclaim. She is the Emmy-winning protagonist of Blood Road, a documentary chronicling her successful bid to become the first person to bike the 1,800-kilometer Ho Chi Minh Trail. She has ridden her mountain bike up Mt Kilimanjaro, and is a Masters World Champion in nordic skiing. She is also the founder of The Be Good™ Foundation, which uses bicycles as a catalyst to support global healing, empowerment, and evolution, as well as Rebecca's Private Idaho, a four-day gravel mountain biking race that benefits the foundation in an epic, bucket-list event. In other words, she is a badass! In this week's episode, Jerry and John take a deep dive with Rebecca to discover why she pursues such adventures, and what she has learned by pushing her body, mind and spirit to the extreme. Learn more and connect at www.rebeccarusch.com.  THE CHAMPION TEAMMATE HITS #1 ON AMAZON!: Programs such as UNC soccer and lacrosse, Syracuse lacrosse, Middlebury College, and many other champions are using this book with their athletes. Are you? Now available in both paperback and hardcover, The Champion Teammate is the perfect book for a team read or leadership development. We have been fulfilling numerous bulk orders for some of the top high school and collegiate sports programs in the country, will your team be next?  Please click here and grab yourself a copy of The Champion Teammate today.   Please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com if you want discounted pricing on 10 or more books. Thanks everyone. This week's podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sprocket Sports.  Sprocket Sports is a new software platform for youth sports clubs.  There are a lot of these systems out there, but Sprocket provides the full enchilada. They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams.  Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs.  So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at https://sprocketsports.me/CTG. Become a Podcast Champion! This weeks podcast is also sponsored by our Patreon Podcast Champions. Help Support the Podcast and get FREE access to our most popular online courses, a $300 value. If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including: Downloadable transcripts of our best podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A code to get free access to our online course called “Coaching Mastery,” usually a $97 course, plus four other courses worth over $100, all yours for free for becoming a patron. Other special bonus opportunities that come up time to time Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences.

Scott Bradfield is a trailblazer in the field of entertainment, technology, and action sport. As the first US employee of Red Bull Media House, he co-created the Red Bull Signature Series, launched Red Bull TV, and played a pivotal role in the record-breaking live-streaming of the Stratos project.Bradfield's award-winning action sports documentaries, such as Blood Road and McConkey, focus on narrative and human elements, reaching mass audiences. He is also an avid mountain biker, snowboarder and outdoor enthusiast, exemplifying the values of adventure and living life to the fullest. Today, Bradfield is the Managing Director of advertising agency The Many in California. We talk about...→ Scotty's background and proudest moments at Red Bull Media House from McConkey to Dear Rider→ 10 Year Anniversary of The Stratos Project and behind the scenes→ The Future of Space Travel and working on content for the Space Industry→ Being authentic and the value of storytelling in content production→ Mountain Biking Adventures in Peru→ ChapGPT, Artificial Intelligence and AR in Media, trends and how to use the technology affectively.  You can follow what Scotty is up to on LinkedIn at Scott Bradfield and be sure to check out the rad projects he is working on at The Many. Like what you hear?  Please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and leave a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference.The Rad Season Action Sports Podcast come out across all podcast players with a new episode every Monday.For show notes and past guests, please visit: radseason Past guests on The Rad Season Show include Chris Berkard, Gerry Lopez, Stacy Peralta, Bob Haro, Bob McKnight, Wim Hof, Garry Fisher. Graham Jarvis, Steve 'Stix' Nilsen, Hans 'No Way' Rey. Contact Rad Season On our website radseason.com On Instagram at radseason and olirussellcowan On LinkedIn at olirussellcowan Email us at info@radseason.com Thanks for listening & keep it rad!

Mark interviews Canadian author Edo van Belkom about his life in writing, and the January 2023 the Paramount+ TV series adaptation of his Silver Birch Award-Winning Novel WOLF PACK by Jeff Davis and starring Sarah Michelle Gellar. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, a brief personal update, welcomes new Patron Dharma Kelleher, and a word about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your audiobooks distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. In their conversation, Mark and Edo talk about: An old picture of the two of them at a "Sci-Fi Saturday" multi-author event from the late 90s where Mark was one of the managers (Attendees were David Shrogryn, Edo van Belkom, Carolyn Clink, Robert J. Sawyer, Douglas Smith, Andrew Weiner, Mark Leslie, Sally Tomasevic, Marcel Gagne) Edo's journey as a writer, beginning with his first published short story being published in an annual "Year's Best" anthology Writing about six or seven novels before his first one sold, and writing books that weren't published until more than twenty-five years later Working on gaming-tie-in related novels Landing his agent after having a short story appear in one of Jeff Gelb's "Hot Blood" anthologies Following his wife's advice to write a YA novel, which became the award-winning novel Wolf Pack and how that book was sold over a telephone pitch/proposal Having a couple of his mass market paperback novels (Scream Queen and Blood Road) be optioned for films Some of the silly things that writers hear when speaking to non-writers at parties such as "why don't you write a bestseller?" What being nominated for the Silver Birch Award did for that book Winning the Silverbirch Award Going from selling 10,000 copies of the first book in the series to only about 1,000 or so copies of the 2nd and 3rd books in that series How the greatest part of winning the Silver Biirch Award was the live event at a small stadium in downtown Toronto, Ontario Winning the Bram Stoker Award for a short story ("Rat Food") that he co-authored with David Nickle What it was like co-authoring a story well before the days of the internet Edo's short story collection Death Drives a Semi and how, when looking for places to market it, he found a trucker magazine that he ended up writing a series of stories in for fifteen years The "Mark Dalton: Owner, Operator" series of stories Converting a one-day workshop for truckers about fuel efficient driving practices into a novel Details and experiences related to the ice roads in Canada's Northwest Territories. (Ice roads are seasonal winter roads built over frozen bodies of water. The ice roads in Canada are about 400 KM (250 miles) long and are built over 64 frozen lakes The story behind how Wolf Pack got turned into a new Paramount+ television series What it was like seeing a teaser trailer for "Wolf Pack" after a year of hearing nothing about the option deal that had been signed How the book "Wolf Pack" got into the hands of Jeff Davis What it was like to be in Los Angeles for the premiere of the series, including walking the red carpet Seeing his name in the show's opening credits "Based on the novels by Edo van Belkom" Some of what's planned for the home-town showing of the first episode in the series in Brampton, Ontario Why, if he can help it, Edo plans on not doing any more soul-crushing in store book signings any longer And more... After the interview, Mark reflects on three different things.   Links of Interest:   Edo van Belkom (At Jabberwocky Literary Agency) Edo on Twitter Edo on Facebook Edo on TikTok Wolf Pack on Paramount+ Wolf Pack TV Series - IMDB Wolf Pack TV Series - Wikipedia Be a guest on the Stark Reflections Podcast Superstars Writing Seminars (Save $100 with code: STARKSSWS2023 Findaway Voices Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Best Book Ever Podcast Lovers Moon Podcast The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon Hex and the City The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles     Edo van Belkom, a former reporter on the sports and police beats for newspapers in and around Toronto, arrived on the horror scene in 1990. His first short story sale, Baseball Memories, was selected for the prestigious Year's Best Horror Stories edited by Karl Edward Wagner. The story was also nominated for Canada's prestigious Aurora Award and appeared side-by-side with work by authors such as Mordecai Richler and W. P. Kinsella in The Grand Slam Book of Canadian Baseball Writing. Van Belkom hasn't looked back since. Some 150 short stories have sold to a variety of top magazines and anthologies in the sf, fantasy, horror and mystery genres. He has twice won the Aurora Award, taken home the Bram Stoker Award and his YA novel WOLF PACK won Ontario's prestigious Silver Birch Award. In January 2023, that same 2004 novel and the other three books in the series was adapted into an American supernatural teen drama on Paramount+ starring Sarah Michelle Gellar and produced by Jeff Davis, known for creating the drama series Criminal Minds and the TV series "Teen Wolf."     The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0     

7X World Champ. MTB & Gravel Hall of Famer. Author of Rusch To Glory. Emmy award winner for Blood Road. Founder of Rebecca's Private Idaho… Rebecca Rusch joined us to talk about all things gravel racing, career longevity, how to decide on your next goal and so much more.   Check out her new program Rusch Academy https://www.ruschacademy.com/ Use code MOLLY15 for 15% off of courses or SHARE THE PODCAST and tag @ConsummateAthlete for the chance to win a free course Get Your Free Bonus from Athletic Greens – athleticgreens.com/mollyh – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs Links to Our Article Archive & Services: ConsummateAthlete.com SUPPORT THE SHOW WHILE YOU SHOP: https://amzn.to/3Aej4jl to shop amazon Subscribe to our Newsletter the latest podcast, articles and bike skills information each Monday Book a Call to Discuss Your Training – https://calendly.com/smartathlete Books By Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/3bOztkN Get The Consummate Athlete Book – LINK Follow The Consummate Athlete on Twitter and Instagram and Facebook Follow Molly Hurford on Twitter and on Instagram Follow Peter Glassford Follow @PeterGlassford on Instagram and Twitter Past guests Include: Stacy Sims, Stephen Seiler, Simon Marshall, Frank Overton, Dean Golich, Joe Friel, Marco Altini Katerina Nash, Geoff Kabush, Ellen Noble, Phil Gaimon, David Roche, Matt Fitzgerald, Dr. Marc Bubbs, Christopher McDougall, Rebecca Rusch, Kate Courtney, David Epstein and many more   Get Your Free Bonus from Athletic Greens – athleticgreens.com/mollyh – to receive your bonus of a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free Travel Packs      

The gang talk bible verses, a haunted road, and pro wrestling!

Rebecca Rusch is an ultra endurance adventure athlete, 7 x World Champion, MTB & Gravel Hall of Famer, author, activist and Emmy Award Winner. Rebecca Rusch grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and got into cross country running. In her first job out of college the office had an indoor climbing wall in the building. Rebecca was hooked and ventured across the country to climb. This opened doors to the outdoor community who got her into adventure racing leading to 10 years of adventuring racing and multiple victories in some of the world's biggest races. After a tragedy seeing a friend die in a race and sponsorship drying up Rebecca set a different path into bike riding.Friends invited her to 24 hours of Moab Bike Race and Rebecca recorded the fastest time of any women. She started doing solo MTB races and winning due to her endurance athlete mindset. This launched the second half of her career as a cyclist. She won 24 Hour World's a few times which bridged the gap between her adventure racing and love of exploring with a new venue of cycling. Rebecca continues to do a lot of bikepacking expeditions and events including Iditarod Trail 350 in Alaska becoming the first female finisher. Tune in to find out about Rebecca's Emmy Award winning documentary Blood Road. Bikepacking across Iceland, getting inducted into the mountain biking and gravel bike Hall of Fame. Be Good Foundation, launching Rusch Academy and what's coming up for Rebecca's Private Idaho (RPI) 10th Anniversary. Enjoy and get rad!You can follow what Rebecca Rusch is up on Instagram at rebeccarusch and be sure to check out her website rebeccarusch.comLike what you hear?  Please consider subscribing and leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference.  The Rad Season Action Sports Podcast come out across all podcast players with a new episode every Monday. For show notes and past guests, please visit: radseason.com/magazine/Follow Rad Season:Website: radseason.comTwitter: twitter.com/radseasonInstagram: instagram.com/radseasonFacebook: facebook.com/radseasonLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/rad-season/YouTube: youtube.com/c/RadSeasonPast guests on The Rad Season Show include Chris Burkard, Bob Haro, Gary Fisher, Caroline Buchanan, Darren Berrecloth.

We are excited to share our conversation with Pro Athlete Rebecca Rusch. Rebecca is a 7X World Champion, Mountain Bike & Gravel Cycling Hall of Famer, an Author, Emmy Award Winner for her documentary Blood Road, and founder of the Be Good Foundation . Her nickname is the Queen of Pain, because she has the ability to push though mental and physical barriers and come out stronger on the other side.  Rebecca is more than an athlete however.  She is an explorer and an adventurer. But what we most admire about Rebecca is her support of female athletes all over the world and her determination to change the cycling community to be more inclusive and more accessible, one bike ride at a time.  We talk about overcoming fear, finding your why, being curious, and Rebecca's navigational handrails. #begood Sponsor alert! 25% off at TheFeed.com with the code RACEGIRL www.rebeccarusch.com www.rebeccasprivateidaho.com www.thebegoodfoundation.org   

Isra and Ren discuss their next battlefield, the Blood Road.  Osa prepares to work with her engineering adversary, the Admiral of the Dex Fleet, I dris Morrowether.  Nathaniel briefs Varian, Isra and Ren on what their role, fighting alongside North Jakhran troops, will be… and Ren reveals the seeds of a plan.In Valuable Assets Part Two you can hear  Kelsey Griffin as Isra Charlie Richards as RenKam Elliott as VarianWarren Graham as TristanAnnika Kordes as OsaLewie Watson as DevekDavid S. Dear as Idris Stevie Skinner as RhayaEmily Inkpen as AutoChris Gregory as NathanielWith other voices by members of the castThe Dex Legacy is written by Emily Inkpen The original score is by Allen Stroud.  Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories You can find out more by about us by visiting our website which now includes a merch store where you can buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, stickers and more   https://www.thedexlegacy.com/ You can follow us on twitter where we post as https://twitter.com/thedexlegacyAnd Instagram where you'll find us at https://www.instagram.com/thedexlegacyOur Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/thedexlegacySupport The Dex Legacy on Ko-Fi here https://ko-fi.com/thedexlegacyaudiodramaWatch out for merchandise, events and other goodies associated with the show, all available to buy via our Ko-Fi page.We are delighted to include the voice of David S. Dear in this edition of The Dex Legacy Find out more about David here https://davidsdear.com/And listen to his audio drama A Ninth World Drama here https://ninthworldjournal.com/ We would like to thank all the actors who have appeared in season one of The Dex Legacy Thank you also to everyone who has listened,  subscribed, rated, reviewed and posted about our show on social media.  We are incredibly grateful - please stick around for season two!Support the show

Nathaniel returns from the International Confederation of World Leaders with groundbreaking news for Dex Island. Isra and Ren get into a fight and Osa reveals her latest invention. All eyes turn towards the Blood Road.In Valuable Assets Part One you can hear  Kelsey Griffin as Isra Charlie Richards as RenKam Elliott as VarianWarren Graham as TristanAnnika Kordes as OsaLewie Watson as DevekEmily Inkpen as AutoChris Gregory as NathanielWith other voices by members of the castThe Dex Legacy is written by Emily Inkpen The original score is by Allen Stroud.  Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories You can find out more by about us by visiting our website at https://www.thedexlegacy.com/ You can follow us on twitter where we post as https://twitter.com/thedexlegacyAnd Instagram where you'll find us at https://www.instagram.com/thedexlegacyOur Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/thedexlegacySupport The Dex Legacy on Ko-Fi here https://ko-fi.com/thedexlegacyaudiodramaWatch out for merchandise, events and other goodies associated with the show, all available to buy via our Ko-Fi page.Support the show

Before heading out to do battle with Eteran Nationalists on The Blood Road, the Dex kids escape to the tiny town outside the Palace grounds to sample the night life.In They're Afraid of You , Interlude 6  of The Dex Legacy  you can hear  Kelsey Griffin as Isra Charlie Richards as RenKam Elliott as VarianDanyelle Ellett as FarrisEmily Inkpen as AutoJohn Baverton as "Bouncer 1"Chris Gregory as "Bouncer 2" With other voices by members of the castThe Dex Legacy is written by Emily InkpenThe original score is by Allen Stroud.The background dance track in this episode is by Chris GregoryProduction, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories You can find out more by about us by visiting our website at https://www.thedexlegacy.com/You can follow us on twitter where we post as https://twitter.com/thedexlegacyAnd Instagram where you'll find us at https://www.instagram.com/thedexlegacyOur Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/thedexlegacySupport The Dex Legacy on Ko-Fi here https://ko-fi.com/thedexlegacyaudiodramaWatch out for merchandise, events and other goodies associated with the show, all available to buy via our Ko-Fi page.We would like to thank everyone who has left reviews or rated the Dex Legacy so far.  We always appreciate new reviews and ratings  which you can leave on Apple Podcasts / iTunes,  Podchaser or Spotify.In the edition we shared an extract from the interview with Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory from "The First Episode of" podcast which is presented by W. Keith Tims.  You can listen to the full show along with all other episodes here http://alienghostrobot.com/the-first-episode-of.htmlA huge thank you to Keith for inviting us onto the show. Please also check out Keith's audio drama podcast The Book of Constellations here http://alienghostrobot.com/the-book-of-constellations.htmlIf you would like to comment on the show or ask questions you can contact us via social media or by email at office@alternativestories.com - please mark you email The Dex Legacy. Support the show

"The trail is my teacher. My path is clear when I am out there" - Rebecca Rusch When I saw Rebecca Rusch's Emmy-winning film, Blood Road, -about her trip to be the first person to ride the entire 1,200-mile length of the Ho Chi Minh Trail - I instantly felt connected to her, because of my time spend living in Vietnam and Laos, and because of the full spectrum of emotions she goes through on this trip, which is a quest to find the place her father's plane was shot down in the Vietnam war. This interview will go deep in to that journey and many of the other experiences that have made Rebecca an adventure and cycling hall of famer. Rebecca Rusch is the “Queen of Pain” with a heart of gold. Whether she is on a cycling expedition in a remote part of the world or teaching others at her namesake gravel bike academy in Idaho, she inspires people to be their best with energy, positivity and passion.  A 7x-world champion and celebrity in the ultra adventure/endurance realm for nearly 3 decades, elected to the prestigious international Mountain Bike Hall Of Fame, her status as a fierce competitor and inclusive influencer motivates millions. Recognized by Outside Magazine among the Top 40 Women Who've Made the Biggest Impact, and by Men's Journal with the 25 Most Adventurous Women, she's a maverick characterized by her grit, determination, and perseverance.  Known for seeking the toughest challenges imaginable, pushing herself into unknown territory has yielded Rebecca a first female ascent on Yosemite's 3000-ft. El Capitan Bermuda Dunes route, a first descent river boarding 300 miles of the entire Grand Canyon in 18 winter days. On two wheels, she is the only female competitor to win the iconic Leadville 100 four times and has won the renowned Unbound gravel grinder in 6 of 7 attempts (including the notoriously demanding 350-mile XL). She is a two time, first female finisher at the Iditarod Trail Invitational, pedaling 350 self-supported miles through the Alaskan wilderness.  Most recently she completed a previously unattempted North to South route traversing Iceland in winter by fatback alongside Chris Burkard and Angus Morton.   Even with all of these accolades under her belt, her inimitable brand and redoubtable resumé continue to expand. Combining ongoing athletic pursuits with entrepreneurial endeavors as CEO of Rusch Ventures, she oversees an impactful network of events, products, and experiences designed to elevate possibilities for people and their bikes.   Whether through print like in her best-selling autobiography Rusch to Glory, or on the trail, via her popular digital platforms or even as a highly requested keynote speaker, Rebecca inspires and emboldens countless fans. Her marquee event, Rebecca's Private Idaho, is ranked a top 5 gravel event by Global Cycling Network, and one of the top 25 rides in the world by Outside magazine. Her Rusch Academy full-spectrum cycling retreats boost skills, confidence and performance and her MTB Lao adventure travel excursions expresses Rebecca's desire to use the bike as a catalyst for healing, empowerment and evolution. Above all else she is the proud founder of the Be Good Foundation. Established in memory of her father, Rebecca's Be Good Foundation focuses on UXO mitigation in Lao,protecting public lands for recreation, and partnering with bike-centric nonprofits to fund meaningful change. To date, her efforts have raised over a half-million dollars in support of select nonprofits. What you'll learn in this episode: How Rebecca planned and achieved the world first mountain bike of the Ho Chi Minh trail in Vietnam and LaosThe inner workings of expedition cycling and filmmakingSpecial consideration for winter bike expeditionsThe spiritual aspects of adventure Quotes "The trail is my teacher. My path is clear when I am out there" "A physical challenge is practice for life, it teaches you how to adapt and move forward" "As humans,

This week on Talk Show, Rebecca Rusch, a pro-athlete, best-selling author, and Emmy Award winner shares with us her life story on how to push both your body and mind beyond its limits. Rebecca is a 7x-world champion and celebrity in the ultra adventure/endurance realm for nearly three decades, elected to the prestigious international Mountain Bike Hall Of Fame; her status as a fierce competitor and inclusive influencer motivates millions. She's known as the “Queen of Pain” with a heart of gold. No matter what, her mission is to push for others to be at their all-time best with energy, positivity, and passion. Rebecca isn't one to wait for a challenge to come knocking on her door, her determination and perseverance, she seeks out the toughest challenges imaginable. With this mindset, she landed in unknown territory and yielded her the first female ascent on Yosemite's 3000-ft. El Capitan Bermuda Dunes route, a first descent river boarding 300 miles of the entire Grand Canyon in 18 winter days. Incredible! In her most recent adventure, she completed a previously unattempted North to South route traversing Iceland in winter by fatback alongside Chris Burkard and Angus Morton. Not only that, Rebecca has led a charitable cycling expedition up and down Mt. Kilimanjaro, and perhaps most notably, was the first person to ride the entire 1,200-mile length of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, documented in the Emmy-winning film Blood Road. With all this under her belt, her distinctive brand and awe-inspiring resumé continue to grow. Combining ongoing athletic pursuits with entrepreneurial endeavors as CEO of Rusch Ventures, Rebecca oversees an impactful network of events, products, and experiences designed to elevate possibilities for people and their bikes. She also is a best-selling author with her autobiography Rusch to Glory. It inspires countless fans to strive for healing, empowerment, and evolution. Apart from being a CEO and author, Rebecca is the founder of the Be Good Foundation. Established in memory of her father, Rebecca's Be Good Foundation focuses on UXO mitigation in Lao, protecting public lands for recreation, and partnering with bike-centric nonprofits to fund meaningful change. Up to this date, their efforts have raised over a half-million dollars in support of select nonprofits. In this episode, Rebecca explains her drive to inspire people to their full potential by pushing your body and mind beyond their limits with energy, positivity, and passion.

Rebecca Rusch has been a Professional Endurance Athlete for over 3 decades. She is a 7X World Champion, Mountain Bike Hall of Famer, best selling Author-Rusch To Glory, Emmy Award Winner, Blood Road, and founder of the Be Good Foundation.

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Welcome back to The MinnMax Show! On this episode, Ben Hanson is joined by Sarah Podzorski, Suriel Vazquez, and Kyle Hilliard to break down the new gameplay revealed for Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Pokémon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl. We also talk about the Back 4 Blood beta, Suriel shares his full thoughts on The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, and Sarah walks us through her adventures on Road 96. Then Janet Garcia joins us to answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and leaving a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Give kids in North Minneapolis a free music lesson by supporting CrossFade's charity drive for Hopewell Music - https://www.givemn.org/crossfade Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://dustbiters.com/ https://www.iam8bit.com Fatal X Blade on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3jTfl4C To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:39 - Back 4 Blood 00:06:32 - Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 00:11:56 - Pokémon Legends: Arceus 00:29:11 - Axiom Verge 2 00:36:19 - The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles 00:44:21 - Road 96 00:52:24 - Wildermyth 00:54:32 - Thanking MinnMax's biggest supporters 00:56:12 - Thanking iam8bit 00:57:45 - Community questions 01:36:42 - Get A Load Of This Janet's GALOT - https://youtu.be/srs6DDQoRJ8 Janet's Gaming Journal Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lost-in-cult/lock-on-volume-002-a-gaming-journal Suriel's GALOT - https://twitter.com/jakefriend_dev/status/1426227560057298952 Hanson's GALOT - https://youtu.be/qiPskldhmpg Sarah's GALOT - https://twitter.com/Wendys/status/1425549128399040519?s=20 Community GALOT - https://bit.ly/2W6tT8s  Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Please support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow Join the Thank You Crew over on Patreon to add your name to this list! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Fatal x Blade YouTube Channel The State of the Scene Podcast Joshua Bucy Clemens Zobel Iam8bit Zachary Pligge Ludwig Roque Andrew Uerkwitz Andrew vala BeatenDownBrian Best of the Rest Podcast Jawarhello Mirko Arico-Torreno Call Me By Your Game Podcast mark seliga John Higby PrettyGoodPrinting.com Clint Farley Drew Waranis Steve Bamdad Starkiller Logan Krause Purebrednumber6 Kris Spider_Dan SlyckNic SpiralInYourEyes Preetham Yarlagadda Dan Villone

We are so excited to welcome professional athlete Rebecca Rusch to the Suite Run Podcast! Not only is Rebecca a professional athlete, she is also an Emmy winning filmmaker (check out her riveting film Blood Road), a best selling author, activist and keynote speaker.A 7x-world champion and celebrity in the ultra adventure/endurance realm for nearly 3 decades, elected to the prestigious international Mountain Bike Hall Of Fame, her status as a fierce competitor and inclusive influencer motivates millions. Recognized by Outside Magazine among the Top 40 Women Who've Made the Biggest Impact, and by Men's Journal with the 25 Most Adventurous Women, she's a maverick characterized by her grit, determination, and perseverance. It is indeed an honor to sit down and chat with Rebecca about her love of sport, biking, the outdoors and of course running. Rebecca then gives us a glimpse of her life in gorgeous Sun Valley, ID (her home of 20 years) and she shares with us great places to RUN, where to stay, awesome recommendations for dining out and so much more.Enjoy our conversation!Click HERE for the complete show notes.This episode is sponsored by:InsideTrackerInsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other.What's their secret? First, InsideTracker uses its patented algorithm to analyze your body's data and offer you a clearer picture than you've ever had before of what's going on inside you. Then, InsideTracker provides you with a concrete, science-backed, trackable action plan for reaching your performance goals and being your healthy best.  InsideTracker is offering 25% off its store for our listeners and let us recommend the Essentials Package for just $189! It's perfect for runners to elevate their training. Just visit insidetracker dot com slash SUITE RUN.Where to find Rebecca Rusch:Rebecca Rusch WebsiteRebecca on InstagramBe Good FoundationRebecca's Private IdahoRebecca's Giddy Up ChallengeWhere to find Natalie and Jerold:Natalie's InstagramSuite Run InstagramNatalie's TwitterSuite Run TwitterNatalie's FacebookSuite Run WebsiteSuite Run Facebook

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Listener story time! Malorie went to visit her folk at their haunted bungalow. DJ's sister called to say goodbye and a ghost just wants a coffee. Rachel's child had a premonition in a dream. Hillary was given a cursed coat as a gift. Amy tells us the folklore of Blood Road. Emily saw a lady in white at a sleepover, and it wasn't just a mom in a nightgown! Shelby's boss had an incredible encounter with a Medium at their door. Colleen's nana came back for a hug. Gabby's dog made her see a ghost!Please send us your own true paranormal experiences in either a voice memo or e-mail to funnyfeelingpod@gmail.com.Affordable, private online counseling. Anytime, anywhere. BetterHelp will match you to one of 10,000 licensed therapists. Get feedback, advice and guidance from your counselor. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/afunnyfeeling. Join over 1 million people taking charge of their mental health.Advertise on A Funny Feeling via Gumball.fm

Emily Inkpen is a a British science fiction writer and audio dramatist.  Her drama The Bomb was one of our most popular podcasts of 2020.  In this edition we talk to Emily about world building for Sci Fi writers, her working practice, the influence of writing audio drama on her prose work and her forthcoming audio drama The Hunt.  We hear extracts from her novel The Blood Road and from The Bomb.In this edition you heard readings from Emily’s novel “The Blood Road” read by Laura Dunnion and Harri Rees Jones You also heard extracts from the audio drama “The Bomb” with the voices of Emily Inkpen, Warren Graham, Kelsey Griffin, Harri Rees Jones, Charlie Richards, Lewie Watson and Annika Kordes.  The presenter of this edition is Tiffany Clare The interviewer is Chris GregorySound design, music and audio drama production are by Chris Gregory You can find out more about Emily Inkpen’s work and writing by visiting her website here https://www.emilyinkpen.com/You can follow her on social media via twitter here https://twitter.com/emilyinkpenAnd on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/emilyinkpen/ The play-out music in this edition is an exclusive extract from the theme music to Emily’s forthcoming drama “The Hunt “ written by Allen Stroud.As well as being a composer, Allen Stroud is a writer and chair of the British Science Fiction Association You can find out more about Allen by visiting his website here  https://www.allenstroud.com/ Subscribe to Alternative Stories to hear The Hunt when it is released.You can access all our science fiction and climate fiction content including Emily’s first audio drama The Bomb via this linkhttps://www.podchaser.com/lists/sci-fi-and-climate-fiction-on-alternative-stories-107aDoFzmM And follow us on social media via twitter here https://twitter.com/StoriesAltAnd Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/stories.alt/ If you are interested in learning more about writing audio drama you can join one of our zoom workshops on the subject.  Our next Introduction to Writing For Audio Drama workshop will be on 17th May at 6.30PM UK time and you can register via the Eventbrite linkhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-introduction-to-writing-for-audio-drama-with-alternative-stories-tickets-148761496641 Next week on Alternative Stories we bring you new writing from Alexandra Beaumont and Lisa O’Hare as well as previews of two forthcoming audio drama productions “Keeper of Songs” by Fiona Mountain and “The Silver Ball” by Anna Chorlton. 

In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, Greg has a delightful with Rebecca Rusch. Rebecca Rusch is one of the world's greatest ultra-endurance athletes. Her career has spanned numerous adventure sports including rock climbing, adventure racing, whitewater rafting, cross-country skiing, gravel biking, and mountain biking. She was nominated to the International Mountain Bike Hall of Fame in 2019, owns seven World Championship titles in multiple disciplines. Author – her book Rusch to GloryEmmy award winner for her documented cycling expedition on the Ho Chi Minh trail - Blood Road. Motivational speaker and Event promoter – With Rebecca’s Private Idaho She’s contributing to the greater good and giving back with her foundation “Be Good”. In this episode, Rebecca discusses her journey and the importance of the documentary film - Blood Road. How rather than closing a door to a part of her life it opened her life to so much more. The thing that becomes clear in this episode is Rebecca's ability to adapt and become stronger under difficult circumstances. This is true for her life, her career as an adventure racer and professional Mountain biker. Be sure to listen to this one until the end... simply so many fantastic stories and takeaways from one of the world's truly great inspiring people.  

Over the course of a more than 30 year career, Rebecca Rusch has become one of the foremost athletes in ultra-endurance adventure sports. Whether rock climbing, white water rafting, gravel racing or bikepacking, Rebecca has demonstrated time and again that she is the undisputed “Queen of Pain.” Four time winner of the Leadville 100, 24 hour solo mountain biking world champion, Emmy Award winner, multi-time Eco Challenge competitor, author, public speaker, and philanthropist—the list of her accomplishments is extensive, and she is far from retirement. In this conversation, she and Payson talk about using success as springboard for pursuing projects outside of cycling, and why it's important to her to keep pushing the boundaries of her sport alongside running her own charitable foundation Be Good. They talk about harnessing the surge in enthusiasm for the outdoors that the pandemic has created, and how she's changing the business plan for her popular gravel event, Rebecca's Private Idaho, to accommodate the changing landscape of mass participation events. They also talk about the whirlwind following her 2015 film, Blood Road, which documented her journey mountain biking the 1,200 miles of the Ho Chi Minh Trail in search of where her father had been shot down as a fighter pilot during the Vietnam War. The film won an Emmy and gained her an even wider audience, many of whom connected with the project through personal experience. Rebecca talks about the power of sharing her story, but also the moment she realized she needed to take a step back and refocus her attention on personal health and wellbeing. They also talk about what it feels like to have been inducted into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame before retiring, her 2021 goals, and the four "navigational handrails" she lives by.

Rebecca Rusch has been a pioneer in the gravel riding world, having established one of, if not THE premier gravel event, Rebecca's Private Idaho, which here in 2020 actually took place digitally. Bringing us along for her journey over the last 15 years, Rebecca has managed to take 7 World Championships, write a Best-Selling book, win an Emmy for her film "Blood Road", win Leadville 100 four times, ride a mountain bike like a boss so as to be inducted into the mountain bike hall of fame, and so much more. We sat down with Rebecca to talk about her journeys around the world, how she got into endurance sports, and why she has a Ukulele hanging on her living room wall. This is a fantastic interview as we go a bit deep into her "Be Good" trademark, and how she handles adversity- like getting lost 30 minutes into a 7 day navigational race..... in Alaska.... in the winter.... Rebecca holds nothing back, as we dive a bit into what makes her tick, and how you can build your own grit and resiliency. #JoinTheRusch U.S. Olympic Cyclist Amber Neben joins us as well to talk about BaseCamp, which she & Rebecca will be a part of the world-class coaches on duty this winter, along with previous SSCT guest Tim Cusick, and yours truly. This is a fantastic episode, which I hope you enjoy listening to, as much as I had recording it! Remember to Like, Review, & Subscribe! Be sure to follow Rebecca & sign up for BaseCamp, which starts November 30th! Website- https://www.rebeccarusch.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/rebeccarusch/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/RebeccaRusch/ Join BaseCamp! https://www.joinbasecamp.com/ Subscribe to the HVTraining YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/HVTraining Coach Brodie's Book “Strength Training for Cycling Performance” Sign up for the Strength Training for Cyclists Certification Insiders List --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menachem-brodie/support

Devonte is back to watch a zany Vincent Price movie! Also we discuss a particularly haunted road in New Jersey as well as a personal experience with Indiana's Blood Road!

On episode #154 we are chatting with Rebecca Rusch about her amazing career which started off by joining the running team in high school, and how that has lead her to follow her passions and love for life through competing and pushing herself to be a better athlete, better person and using her experience and life lessons to help other people through the medium of mountain biking. We chat about Rebecca's rock climbing days, racing in the Iditarod Trail Invitational in Alaska, Rebecca’s Private Idaho Training Camp which raises funds for her Be Good Foundation, in honour of her father, and how her amazing documentary called Blood Road in which she rides the 1,200 mile, Ho Chi Minh Trail through Vietnam and Cambodia to find the place where her father was shot down during combat in the Vietnam War in 1972 has changed her life. Plus the many other great things Rebecca is doing at this time with her camps, charities and expeditions.   For more information and show notes visit: www.mtb-tribe.com  

We talk a lot about moderation. But how does that concept fit in the lives of elite athletes? Do they really practice moderation and balance? We could think of no better person to explore these concepts with than Rebecca Rusch. Not only has Rebecca maintained a dominating career as a professional athlete for over 30 years (to the tune of 7 World Championships and an induction into the Mountain Biking Hall of Fame), she has led an incredible charge as an ambassador and activist outside of racing. Her movie, Blood Road, won an Emmy and paved the way for her to reconnect with her community through philanthropy and creating her very own cycling event in her hometown of Ketchum, Idaho. If all of that isn't impressive enough, wait until you hear Rebecca's account of how she's come to find a deeper appreciation for human connection, using the bike as a catalyst. As she explains, all of those years of racing were preparing her for her greatest role: that of being the best version of herself for others. As we discuss in the podcast, there's still time to be part of Rebecca's Private Idaho! Find out more here: https://www.rebeccasprivateidaho.com/plans-pricing We highly recommend watching Rebecca's movie, Blood Road, which can be found here: https://www.redbull.com/us-en/films/blood-road Read her book, Rusch to Glory: https://rusch-wear.myshopify.com/collections/books-and-film/products/rusch-to-glory-signed-copy?variant=31369220456495 And check out all of the GOOD she's doing through her Be Good Foundation: https://www.rebeccarusch.com/be-good-foundation Middleish is a podcast discussing moderation in all things. Our weekly chats examine the often extreme and polarizing topics of health, fitness and nutrition with the end goal being to help you find your healthy middle. Submit questions, topic ideas or fun-loving banter to middleish@gmail.com Erin Green is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, recovering professional triathlete and owner of Erin Green Racing and Nutrition in Boise, Idaho. After years of regimented training, she is rediscovering the joy of spontaneous movement, social runs and exploring unpaved bike routes. Check out her blog and videos at www.eringreenracing.com. Michael Gray is a personal trainer, nutritional coach, father of two and a sucker for a bag of gummy bears. See what he's up to at www.michaelgrayfitness.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/middleish/support

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Dex Industries' top scientist has developed a new weapon and it's about to be tested but how devastating will the new bomb be? The Bomb is a prequel to The Blood Road series of novels by Emily InkpenIn The Bomb by Emily Inkpen:Warren Graham plays TristanAnnika Kordes is OsaKelsey Griffin plays Isra Lewie Watson plays DevekHarri Rees-Jones is VarianCharlie Richards plays RenChris Gregory plays Nathaniel Emily Inkpen plays "Auto" The presenter is Hollye Sangster Music, sound design and production are by Chris GregorySound effects are from Freesound.orgYou can find out more about Emily Inkpen and her work by following her on twitter https://twitter.com/emilyinkpen and at her website here https://www.emilyinkpen.com/You can listen to an interview with Emily on our preview edition here https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/4641992-the-bomb-an-interview-with-author-emily-inkpenPlease follow Alternative Stories on twitter here https://twitter.com/StoriesAltand on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/stories.alt/

Hey it’s James and welcome back to the Fringe Voices show. I wanted to give a shout out to 2 recent reviews on Apple Podcasts from chris3412 and gardener2591. Thanks! Again, if you’re enjoying the content of this show please subscribe, rate and review on wherever you listen to podcasts. I would definitely appreciate it!Today I welcome a very special guest Niles Heckman. Niles is a documentary photographer & filmmaker, essayist, and speaker who's work focuses around themes of ageless wisdom for our modern times. Sharing insights in his films, spoken-word essays, podcast An Infinite Path also his productions with the films Transmutations and Shamans of the Global Village. He has also worked on multiple Academy Award-winning teams in Hollywood with New Line Cinema, Warner Brothers, 20th Century Fox, and Marvel Studios.Some things we discuss:What draws you to do the work you do? You have worked in Hollywood and sometimes Hollywood can be a bit generic but your work is very unique.What was your life like growing up, what’s a bit of your background?How did your early years influence your later life?Take aways from his popular film Shamans of the Global VillageWhat’s your spiritual journey been like and what spiritualities are you drawn to and why?How Niles approaches being a parent in this modern eraNiles recommends some great media:The Master Key System (book)As a Man Thinketh (book)The Kybalion (book)The Habit Poem (Anonymous poem)Ron Fricke DocumentariesDavid Attenborough (documentarian)Finding Vivian Maier (documentary)Hearts of Darkness (documentary)Blood Road (documentary)Jiro Dreams of Sushi (documentary)Exit Through the Gift Shop (documentary)Living Myth podcastPsychedelic Salon podcastThe Higherside Chats podcast

In this edition we bring you an interview with Emily Inkpen, the author of our forthcoming science fiction audio drama The Bomb. We also have previews from the drama and a look forward to some other upcoming content.Emily Inkpen is a British writer and her sci fi novel The Blood Road is currently in query. The Bomb is a prequel to this novel series but contains events pivotal to the main story. In the clips you can hear the voices of Harri Rees Jones, Kelsey Griffin, Charlie Richards, Annika Kordes, Lewie Watson and Emily herself. Warren Graham and Chris Gregory join the cast but are not heard in these clips.The presenter and interviewer in this podcast is Kelli WinklerMusic, sound design and production are by Chris GregoryMusic is published by Scared Crow MusicFollow Emily Inkpen on twitter https://twitter.com/emilyinkpenand instagram https://www.instagram.com/emilyinkpen/to learn more about her work and for news of upcoming publicationsIn the interview Emily recommended the original Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy radio version. This is available via Audible through this linkhttps://www.audible.co.uk/series/Hitchhikers-Guide-radio-plays-Audiobooks/B00HSSYM74Follow Alternative Stories and Fake Realities on twitter here https://twitter.com/StoriesAltAnd on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/stories.alt/

Wayne Thomas and Kim Kolean welcome back co-host Brandon Hoezee and special guest, the producer of the web series by Afterlife Road Paranormal, Ben Goldman. A list of urban legends investigated by Ben and his team were hot topics, details on Blood Road, the Ada Witch, 7 Gables Road, and Bath Cemetery. After the show Kim, Brandon, and Ben all headed out to Hell's Bridge. Will they hear the Devil laugh at midnight? Thanks ben, keep the videos coming. We're watching!

Episode 17 Rebecca Rusch In this episode Rebecca takes Cory and CJ on the journey from being a homeless climber to finding where she belongs, “a place where I could call home.” She walks us through her month long personal journey to visit the crash site of her father in Vietnam/Laos, who died as a pilot fighting in the Vietnam war, and how that experience ended up uncovering something much deeper. This story, documented in the Emmy winning documentary Blood Road, is about the scars, both physical and emotional, that war leaves on families, countries, and cultures, and how they still exist today. Rebecca is a thoughtful, kind, empathetic human. She describes her learning process during her career, making films, and in 2020. Highlights: Anger - how she has learned to process and be proactive. Instead of yelling and stomping about the things that get us riled up. And how long bike rides help Leadership - how the best seem to find the temperance and long term vision to make change happen. How changing habit is hard - but the process of change is necessary to make work “stick” Self discovery, discipline and the road to mastery How failure and pain are our teachers and we need them The “origin” stories we tell ourselves and how that can hold us back. The power of meditation and the answers within Bio: Author, athlete, public speaker, filmmaker, entrepreneur - Rebecca defies definition. She has spent 30 years chasing “firsts” – podiums, PRs, and championship titles, yes, but also has pioneered never-before-imagined adventures, destinations and projects that have challenged and shaped her personally and professionally. It’s this continual engagement with “what’s next” that has fueled her curiosity, satisfied her soul, fed her desire for growth, connection and change and grounded her in the belief that operating out of the comfort zone is the only way for us to evolve as humans, contribute to the greater good and enjoy the richness life can offer. She loves sharing the most enduring lessons she has learned along the way. She lives by the words from her father, “Be good.” Rebecca’s Instagram Rebecca’s Website: Blood Road

Meet Rebecca Rusch. Someone who has used her own life experiences to drive positive change in the world. Rebecca lives in a beautiful mountain town in Idaho. The outdoor world is her church. A multiple world champion and master of many sports, from mountain biking to white-water rafting, adventure racing and climbing, Rebecca was crowned the Queen of Pain by Adventure Sports magazine and was also in Outside Magazine's top 20 female athletes. Put simply, she’s a pro at suffering. Yet Rebecca is also a human being who, like all of us, struggles to get out the door for a ride or run some days. She puts herself out there in brutally tough races, and faces up to challenges and dilemmas shared by endurance athletes, whether its navigation or fighting through adverse weather. Her “why” is not to win at all costs, but a much deeper exploration of self and connection. Rebecca is a writer of beautiful stories about her lived experience; including through her memoir, Rusch to Glory, and a brilliant TEDx talk. Last year, she launched an award-winning documentary film called Blood Road, which follows her 1,200 mile journey deep into the jungles of Vietnam and Laos, along a trail littered with unexploded bombs, to find the spot where her father was shot down in the Vietnam War. Our conversation covers goal-setting during Covid-19 lockdown, self-compassion in racing, Rebecca's pre-lockdown experience at the Iditarod Trail Invitational, her evolving relationship with suffering, those life-changing days on the Ho Chi Minh trail, grief and finding new purpose from her father's death, through her Foundation.

Part 6 of our Alchemy Series (sponsored by Prudential and Wells Fargo):Our hosts, Erik and Jeff, meet with Rebecca Rusch - a familiar face from the adventure scene.  Rebecca speaks about her journey "home" and what that means in this pivotal moment in history. Known as the “Queen of Pain” with a heart of gold, Rebecca Rusch is a multi-decade professional athlete and 7x World Champion. Her career includes numerous adventure sports, and countless wins and accolades including induction into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame. In 2017, Rebecca released an Emmy award-winning feature film, Blood Road, which followed her personal journey along the 1,200 kilometer Ho Chi Minh Trail. Now, as CEO of Rusch Ventures, she hosts her signature gravel bike event, Rebecca’s Private Idaho (RPI), Rusch Academy backcountry gravel camps, and her epic travel adventure MTB-LAO. She is also the best selling author of Rusch to Glory, a world-renowned motivational speaker, and volunteer firefighter. Finally, her Be Good™ Foundation, a nonprofit organization has raised over $500,000 for bike-centric charities on a local, national, and global level.Join Rebecca for her Giddy Up for Good Challenge for COVID-19 Relief. Choose from four elevation challenges to complete over Memorial Day Weekend. Proceeds go to CDC, World Bicycle Relief, and People for Bikes.Watch Rebecca's TED Talk: Navigating HomeLearn more on Rebecca's WebsiteFollow Rebecca on Social Media with hashtag: #JoinTheRuschDownload our tip sheet for this episode on NoBarriersPodcast.com

Part 6 of our Alchemy Series (sponsored by Prudential and Wells Fargo):Our hosts, Erik and Jeff, meet with Rebecca Rusch - a familiar face from the adventure scene.  Rebecca speaks about her journey "home" and what that means in this pivotal moment in history. Known as the “Queen of Pain” with a heart of gold, Rebecca Rusch is a multi-decade professional athlete and 7x World Champion. Her career includes numerous adventure sports, and countless wins and accolades including induction into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame. In 2017, Rebecca released an Emmy award-winning feature film, Blood Road, which followed her personal journey along the 1,200 kilometer Ho Chi Minh Trail. Now, as CEO of Rusch Ventures, she hosts her signature gravel bike event, Rebecca’s Private Idaho (RPI), Rusch Academy backcountry gravel camps, and her epic travel adventure MTB-LAO. She is also the best selling author of Rusch to Glory, a world-renowned motivational speaker, and volunteer firefighter. Finally, her Be Good™ Foundation, a nonprofit organization has raised over $500,000 for bike-centric charities on a local, national, and global level.Join Rebecca for her Giddy Up for Good Challenge for COVID-19 Relief. Choose from four elevation challenges to complete over Memorial Day Weekend. Proceeds go to CDC, World Bicycle Relief, and People for Bikes. Follow Rebecca Rusch on Social Media: #JoinTheRuschLearn more at Rebecca's Website. Watch Rebecca's TED Talk: Navigating HomePlease visit NoBarriersPodcast.com for our downloadable Tip Sheet for this episode.  

About this episode:In this week’s episode, coach Hillary interviews one of the world's greatest endurance and adventure athletes, Rebecca Rusch. She is a 7x World Champion, best-selling author, Emmy Award winner, activist, and Be Good Foundation founder. Guest Bio - Rebecca Rusch:Rebecca Rusch is the “Queen of Pain” with a heart of gold. Whether she is on an epic cycling expedition in a remote part of the world or teaching others at her namesake gravel bike academy in Idaho, she inspires people to be their best with energy, positivity and passion. In partnership with Red Bull Media House in 2017, Rebecca released an Emmy award winning feature film, Blood Road, which followed her personal journey along the 1,200 kilometer Ho Chi Minh Trail - a story that resonates with people from all walks and life and motivates them to do and be good. As a multi-decade professional athlete and 7x World Champion, Rebecca is always seeking new skills and ways to test her own limits breaking boundaries and records in sports and expeditions. Techniques she shares can be applied to everyday life, whether for personal or professional enrichment. Rebecca is a trailblazer, consistently demonstrating one of her core values: Risk=Reward. Her impact is felt everywhere from a career spanning numerous adventure sports, countless wins and accolades including induction into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame. Rebecca is CEO of Rusch Ventures, her company that oversees a network of business assets including Rusch’s signature gravel bike event, Rebecca’s Private Idaho (RPI), Rusch Academy backcountry gravel camps, and her epic travel adventure MTB-LAO. She is also the best selling author of Rusch to Glory, a world renowned motivational speaker, and volunteer firefighter. Rebecca married Greg Martin in 2014 and is the proud dog mom of Gracie and Diesel, who often join her on her adventures. Activism and making a difference in the world are important to Rebecca. In 2019 she officially launched The Be GoodTM Foundation, a nonprofit organization that enriches communities using the bicycle as a catalyst for healing, empowerment and evolution. To date she has raised over $500,000 for bike-centric charities on a local, national and global level.Read More About Rebecca Rusch:https://www.rebeccarusch.com/https://www.facebook.com/RebeccaRusch/http://instagram.com/rebeccaruschhttps://twitter.com/rebeccaruschhttps://www.youtube.com/user/RebeccaRuschEpisode Highlights:Getting comfortable with discomfortOvercoming obstacles and dealing with the unknownBuilding confidence and trust in yourself as an athleteDeveloping a personal mission statementListen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform.

This week on The Adventure Podcast, we welcome adventure athlete Rebecca Rusch to the show. Rebecca has been one of the most outstanding and inspiring personalities in the adventure space for years, starting as a world-class adventure racer, before turning her attention solely to mountain biking. Since then, her career has only continued to impress as she has ridden her bike up and down Mt. Kilimanjaro, taken part in some of the biggest mountain bike races in the world, and proceed an Emmy-award winning documentary of her ride along the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Vietnam called Blood Road, which you can watch for free here. In the interview, Rebecca tells us about her recent foray into the Iditarod Trail Challenge in Alaska, while also telling us about her nonprofit organization the Be Good Foundation and her Rusch Academy. This was our longest interview yet, but there was still so much we could have talked about. We hope you enjoy it.  In our weekly Adventure News segment, Dave and Kraig talk about the world' first "Everesting" triathlon, a hungry polar bear boarding a Russian fishing ship, and the COVID-19 coronavirus unfortunately making its way into the Amazon Rainforest. Later, Dave and Kraig share their Gear Picks, with Kraig offering thoughts on the Sherpa Adventure Gear Gurkhali pants made from Dyneema, while Dave discusses his new Yakima FullTilt bike rack.  Show Notes Find out more about Rebecca Rusch at her personal website.  And be sure to watch Blood Road on the Red Bull website.  Be Good Foundation Rusch Academy The Risk of Coronavirus to the Indigenous People of the Amazon Everesting Triathlon  Polar Bear Boards Russian Ship (With Photos!) Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, and Spotify. And drop us a note on Facebook, Twitter, or email, with questions, comments, and suggestions.  Thanks for listening! 

Irene Gottlieb is the owner of GARNET MEDIA, and has an extensive background in the entertainment world, from working closely with filmmakers and arranging multimedia events showcasing their award-wnning films (from Rebecca Rausch’s “BLOOD ROAD” documentary to the iconic film “A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN”), as well as being a financial executive and producer helping to get numerous other film projects produced, including documentaries, biographic dramas, and fiction. She is a published author of the best-selling historical fiction book JANDALS, which is now under option to be made into a movie, in addition to an award-winning photographer and artist. Irene also works on volunteer programs in Uganda where she began an initiative nearly a decade ago, working to assist numerous worthy efforts including orphan donations, nursery schools, and a education mentorship program through 4-Africa Inc., which she founded.

Known as the Queen of Pain, Rebecca Rusch is a 7x World Champion in sports ranging from adventure racing to whitewater rafting to 24-hour solo mountain biking. She has won the biggest monuments in off-road bike racing including four Leadville 100 mountain bike titles and five total wins at the Dirty Kanza in the 100-mile, 200-mile and 350-mile XL races. She holds the fastest known time for mountain biking the Kokopelli trail from Moab to Fruita, was on the first team to summit and descend Mt. Kilimanjaro on mountain bikes and she was a member of the Raid Gauloises Adventure Racing World Champion Team. She’s also an entrepreneur, author and has her own world-class gravel race, Rebecca’s Private Idaho. In 2016 she was the first person to ride the entire length of the Ho Chi Minh trail. That trip was captured in the feature-length documentary Blood Road. It tells the story of Rebecca’s journey to try to reach the crash site and final resting place of her father, a U.S. Air Force pilot shot down over Laos during the Vietnam war, 40 years later on the anniversary of his death.  I’ve written about Rebecca before as a journalist and have had the chance to hang out with her a few times at gravel events and at SXSW where we both spoke a few years back. She’s not just one of the most accomplished endurance athletes in all of sport--she’s an incredibly humble and thoughtful person. My dad also served in Vietnam. He came back alive. Watching Blood Road truly moved me on many levels, and after I saw it, I knew I wanted to explore the film and the impact that the process had on Rebecca. In this interview, we talk about the many ways that experience has transformed her as an athlete and human. You can  learn more about the film at www.bloodroadfilm.com. Catch Rebecca on Insta @rebeccarusch and at www.rebeccarusch.com. If you enjoy this episode, please share it with a buddy and take a second to rate the show on iTunes or wherever you listen. Thanks to everyone out there who has dropped me a line--you can get in touch with me @hardwaypod on insta and twitter or via email at choosethehardway@gmail.com.  Be the first to hear about new episodes and things worth knowing when you sign up for The Hard Way newsletter here. 

There isn't much to be said about Rebecca Rusch that hasn't been mentioned before. 4x Leadville champion, 4x Dirty Kanza 200 winner, 3x 24 hour mountain bike world champion, recent winner of the Alaskan Iditarod Trail Invitational, and an inductee into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, Rebecca Rusch is a champion. Rebecca is also an advocate for youth cycling, empowerment through cycling, and spearheaded the biggest chapter in her life by riding the Ho Chi Mihn Trail via bike in search of her father's resting site, as documented in the Emmy Award winning film, Blood Road. For more on this film see www.bloodroadfilm.com. On the eve of Rebecca's 10 year anniversary of winning her first Leadville 100 mile mountain bike race, she and Ted caught up high up in the Rocky Mountains, 10,152' above sea level.

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“Affecting my physical body is a way for me to reach inside my soul. Suffering allows me to access who I am emotionally.”Rebecca RuschThis week I sit down with Rebecca Rusch – one of the world’s greatest adventure athletes.Rebecca is a 7-time World Champion, best-selling author, activist, and Emmy winner. In addition to superhuman success on a mountain bike, she has performed at the elite level across a multitude of disciplines including rock climbing, white water rafting, and multi-day adventure events like Eco Challenge.Still crushing it at 50, Rebecca is redefining human capability in real time.Beyond athletics, Rebecca is a TEDx speaker, author of Rusch To Glory* and the founder of the Be Good Foundation. In addition, she is the event producer of Rebecca’s Private Idaho, a bike race in her hometown of Ketchum, and the protagonist in Blood Road, an extraordinary documentary that chronicles her 1,800 km mountain bike adventure along the Ho Chi Minh Trail to reach the site where her U.S. Air Force pilot father was shot down in Laos more than 40 years earlier during Vietnam.Dubbed ‘The Queen of Pain' by Adventure Sports magazine, Rebecca was named #6 on Active.com’s list of the World's Top 100 Athletes, Singletrack.com’s Mountain Biker of the Year, Sports Illustrated Adventure Racing Team of the Year, and Outside magazine’s Top 20 Female Athletes of the Year.Rebecca's accomplishments are beyond impressive. But today's conversation lives beyond elite performance to explore things like curiosity. The richness of adventure. Feeding the soul. Continuous personal growth. Redefining age. Contributing to the greater good. And giving back.But most of all, this is about what can be gleaned by leaning into the unknown. And living outside the comfort zone. Because there is so much more to this incredible woman than athletic prowess.I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with Rebecca. My hope is that it leaves you re-evaluating your personal limits. And inspired to live more adventurously.The visually inclined can watch our entire conversation on YouTube here: bit.ly/rebeccarusch450 (please subscribe!) and the podcast is of course available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Peace + Plants,Photos courtesy of Ali RogersListen, Watch & SubscribeApple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsThanks to this week’s sponsorsQuip: Your one stop solution for oral health! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CRIME FOR THE MASSES Just what does it take to write a page-turning bestselling crime novel? Dumbarton-born, Aberdeen-raised Stuart MacBride can offer plenty of advice on that front, given his Logan McRae series keeps on hitting the heights of popularity. Fellow writer Stephanie Merritt joins him to delve into The Blood Road, his 11th Logan mystery, out now. It’s time to get on board and see what the fuss is about.

First of all, at the time of this upload it is officially the spooky season, Happy October everyone. Secondly, I would like to thank everyone who listened to the first episode and reached out to me sharing similar stories. You’re never alone in this strange universe. Thirdly We are live on twitter @ StrangeHeartPod and Instagram @ StrangeHeartland I have a good friend of mine, Bree helping me with social media pretty soon,  so be on the lookout for much more content. Fourth and Lastly my guest and I kinda went off on tangents later on in the episode about another famously haunted road in our neck of the woods and about my experiences working at a radio station in a building that once was a steam power plant. Travel through rural Indiana and you can find any number of sleepy backroads. Once heavily traveled every day they have fallen dormant and have taken on new life as the center of urban legends and favorite haunts of local kids looking for a good scare. My guest tonight, Garrett, like so many others during the years took a trip down County road 700 in Dunkirk, Indiana hoping to catch a glimpse of the paranormal. What he saw still sends chills down his spine and the hair to stand up on his neck. This is his Strange Heartland Story

Rebecca Rusch has a nickname: The Queen of Pain, which she earned … well, you’ll have to listen to learn that. Reba was a climber before she began adventure racing, which was before she started riding a mountain bike—something she did formally at 38 years of age. Quickly thereafter she won the Leadville 100 (and did so again three more times), then won the 24-hour solo, and 24-hour team mountain bike world championship title three times each, respectively. So much for the short stuff. Three years ago she rode the length of the Ho Chi Minh Trail (1200 miles) to the site where her father was shot down during the Vietnam War, a journey about which Red Bull made a documentary titled, “Blood Road”. She works locally and internationally as an advocate for cycling, organizes cycling camps, and a number of races the most notorious of which is Rebecca’s Private Idaho, and now the Queen’s Stage Race that includes the RPI event as the third stage. She appears tireless, motivated, and relentlessly optimistic—all characteristics we discussed during this episode.

Just what does it take to write a page-turning bestselling crime novel? Dumbarton-born, Aberdeen-raised Stuart MacBride can offer plenty of advice on that front, given his Logan McRae series keeps on hitting the heights of popularity. Fellow writer Stephanie Merritt joins him in this event recorded live at the 2018 Edinburgh International Book Festival to delve into The Blood Road, his 11th Logan mystery, out now. It’s time to get on board and see what the fuss is about.

Rebecca’s Wild Idea: To encourage others to take risks, push themselves physically and mentally, and get everyone in the world on a bike. Today we welcome back Rebecca Rusch, this show’s first repeat guest. Rebecca has been called a modern day wonder woman and the queen of pain for her ability to not only withstand harsh conditions in endurance racing, but for her well-versed career. She has been a pro athlete for over three decades. She’s a seven-time world champion, author, philanthropist, and she’s shattered the glass ceiling in everything she’s done from finishing ahead of every guy in major mountain bike races, becoming a fire fighter, breaking records, and winning major adventure and endurance mountain bike races. Since we last spoke, Rebecca was on tour with the feature film Blood Road, which follows her journey along the 1200km Ho Chi Minh Trail to find the site of her father’s plane crash during the Vietnam War. This year, Rebecca is about to celebrate her 50th birthday, and she’s had some time to reflect back on her life. We get deep into her philosophy about how to pave your own path in life and how to make it in a career without a clear road map. We also dive deep into taking risks, how she trains her body, and most importantly how she trains her mind. She also shares tips and science she’s learned from the Red Bull coaches. Listen to this episode if:  You love biking, any kind. You want to take more risks in life. You are interested in pushing your body or your mind. You want to hear from a badass athlete and get motivated. For full show notes, including guest links and books mentioned during the episode, visit: http://wildideasworthliving.com/rebecca-rusch

Rebecca Rusch’s bio says that Rebecca is 'the queen of pain with a heart of gold'.    Well, that sums up everything you need to know about this 30 year professional athlete. But if you’re into details, Rebecca is a 7x World Champion in multiple sports, 4x Leadville 100 mtb champion, 3x winner of the Dirty Kanza 200, she summited Mt. Kilamanjaro by bike, holds the record for the fastest ride on the Kokapelli trail, and was recently the first person to ride the entire length of the Ho Chi Min trail which you absolutely need to see for yourself in her inspiring movie Blood Road. But, beyond all that, what I admire most about Rebecca is her unwavering belief in the power of the bicycle to bring out the best in people and communities... and her dedication to bringing new people into the tribe of bikes. So shift into a harder gear, turn up the volume, and join us for this special interview recorded live at the 2018 Sea Otter Classic. This interview was recorded Live from the Buddy Pegs Media booth at the 2018 Sea Otter Classic in Monterey CA. We built this interview series from the title of our newest children’s picture book Taking The Lead that follows our animal characters along a journey to open a local bike shop and inspire their town to ride. We hope you enjoy these personal stories from bike industry executives, non-profit leaders, pro athletes, and families just like yours who are celebrating kids on bikes and inspiring families to get off the couch... and out for a ride. --- Purchase our books, and download the World of Buddy Pegs podcast so you can share the love of bicycling with the kids in your life. Visit your local bike shop, or visit us at BuddyPegs.com. Remember it’s the little moments that create big memories.      

Rebecca Rusch is one of the most prolific adventure athletes out there.  From first ascents as a rock climber (El Capitan in Yosemite) to kayaking in the Grand Canyon to taking her bike up Mount Kiliminjaro, nothing stops the Queen of Pain.  Rebecca was one of the top Adventure Racers before becoming a pro mountain biker and is the 7x World Champion in several sports.   Rebecca's depth goes far beyond her athletic endeavors.  She's a speaker, author of her book Rusch to Glory, a filmmaker with her most recent film Blood Road, and an event producer with Rebecca's Private Idaho.  Her palmares and activities are so vast that I highly recommend checking out her website for more!  This is a fun episode of the show because we talk about so many interesting topics.  Rebecca's father was shot down in the Vietnam War when she was just a young girl.  Haunted by the unknown and not knowing exactly what happened to her father, she decided to go find him.  Rebecca rode the entire 1,200 miles of the Ho Chi Minh trail with Vietnamese riding partner, Huyen Nguyen.  They picked up clues along the way and Rebecca plugged in to Vietnamese culture in a big way.  So much so that she is currently on her way to Laos to lead a guided ride and sells bracelets made of unexploded bombs.  The money is donated to remove more of these unexploded bombs.  Watch the Blood Road film here. We also talk about core values, vulnerability, and pivot points in her career.  I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I did!  Listen Now   Topics Discussed in the Podcast  Dynamic career and career pivot points Core values What racing means Risk taking and the unknown Female athlete, tools used in her career Blood road process/filming/Vietnam vulnerability Links Rebecca's Website Blood Road Film Be Good Bracelet Rebecca's Book: Rusch to Glory Support the Show If you like my show, I'm aiming to make it an ad-free zone using crowdfunding to support it.  All donations will go directly to the production of the show. I'm raising money using Patreon.   A lot of podcasts sell ads to cover the production costs of the show, which can be quite high. I am not a fan of ads when I listen to podcasts so my goal is make this podcast an ad-free zone. The currently production of this free show is primarily supported out of my own pocket and a small portion is covered through the donations on Patreon. With my Patreon page, you can donate directly to the show which will help me cover the costs each week. If you find value and enjoy this show, you can donate any amount 200 dollars per month to as little as one dollar per episode (which is only 4 dollars a month!) I really appreciate your support! Crowdfunding on Patreon – thank you! Shop my products!  Leave a review or share on social media Don't forget to subscribe! Apple Podcasts Stitcher Google Play Thanks for listening!          

Rebecca Rusch is called the "Queen of Pain" for a reason. She's a three-time world champion in the 24-Hour Mountain Bike race, the 2011 National XC single-speed champion, and she's won the Leadville 100 mountain bike race four times. But a couple years ago, Rusch decided to take on an entirely new kind of pain. It would involve an epic ride along the Ho Chi Minh trail to find the crash site where her father, a U.S. Air Force pilot, was shot down when she was just three years old. Her emotional journey is the subject of a new documentary called Blood Road. Rusch met up with XX Factor host Florence Williams at the Telluride Mountainfilm festival to explain why this was the hardest ride of her life.

Blood Road is Rebecca Rusch's documentary, directed by Nicholas Schrunk, about her mountain bike epic through Vietnam to find her father's remains.  I talk about the movie and meeting Rebecca last week at the DC screening. Blood Road Website Mines Advisory Group, Donate Now! Dubuque IA, IMBA Story Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play

Rebecca’s Wild Idea: To be a professional adventure racer and bike the Ho Chi Minh Trail in search of her father, who was shot down as a fighter pilot in the Vietnam War. Rebecca Rusch has been a professional athlete for over three decades. She is a seven-time World Champion who continues to shatter the glass ceiling in whatever sport she tackles, whether it is climbing, rafting, or biking. She has a first female ascent rock climbing El Capitan in Yosemite. She has river boarded down the Grand Canyon. And she has beaten most men at endurance mountain bike racing.  Rebecca’s most recent journey goes much deeper. She biked 1,200 miles along the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Southeast Asia to search for the crash site of her father’s plane where he was shot down in the Vietnam War over 40 years ago. She shared the journey with another mountain biker, a local Vietnamese woman, and they documented it all in an epic film by Red Bull Media House called Blood Road that just hit theaters. Listen to this episode if:  You love adventure, adventure racing or know of Rebecca Rush. You know someone who was in or affected by the Vietnam War. You have ever wanted to do an epic adventure. You love stories about family, friendship or history. You love giving back. You love amazing documentaries. You want to listen to the most badass female athlete I have ever met. You want to hear how finding magic is possible, even after massive blood, sweat and tears. For full show notes, including guest links and books mentioned during the episode, visit: http://wildideasworthliving.com/29