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In recent years, significant progress has been made in both disability rights and Krispjin Parsons LGBTQ+ visibility. However, the intersection of these identities remains an area that is often overlooked. On today's show, we welcome Krispjin Parsons, a gay man on the autism spectrum, who shares his personal journey navigating life at the crossroads of queerness and neurodiversity. Through candid reflections on both the challenges and triumphs he's experienced, Krispjin sheds light on the often-invisible nature of this intersectional identity. This episode explores the richness and complexity within both the LGBTQ+ and disabled communities, and highlights the importance of recognizing and celebrating the full spectrum of lived experiences. This program is hosted and produced by Jacob Stanton with editing assistance from Denny Daughters and Dominick Trevethan. The post The Intersection Between Disability & Queerness – Pushing Limits – July 11, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

In this high-elevation episode of Strength In Knowledge, we explore how to optimize endurance performance when the air gets thin. Based on the research by Salgado, Ryan, Seeley, and Charkoudian, we dive into both traditional and cutting-edge strategies designed to help athletes thrive at altitude.From acclimatization protocols and hypoxic training to novel interventions like dietary supplements and advanced breathing techniques, this episode examines what the science says—and what actually works. Whether you're coaching endurance athletes, treating altitude-related fatigue, or training for your own alpine challenge, you'll gain valuable insights into boosting performance when oxygen is limited.⛰️ Tune in to learn how to go further, faster, and stronger—no matter the altitude.Improving Endurance Exercise Performance at High Altitude: Traditional and Nontraditional Approaches Salgado, Roy M.; Ryan, Benjamin J.; Seeley, Afton D.; Charkoudian, Nisha DOI: 10.1249/JES.0000000000000347

Welcome! and Thank you for listening. This week, I'm sharing my journey from a recent training camp in Leadville, Colorado. We talk about the physical and mental challenges of altitude training, how I stayed true to my plant-based diet out on the trail, and what I learned about hydration, heart health, and pushing through discomfort. We dive into the real effects of high altitude on the body and how proper preparation—and mindset—can make all the difference. I hope this episode inspires you to embrace hard things, stay true to your path, and believe in your ability to grow at any age.   LEARN MORE If you would like help with your healthy journey check out the website at https://doctordulaney.com/membership/join-us/ Email me with questions at jami@doctordulaney.com Dietary consultations: addie@doctordulaney.com Strength training programing: natha@doctordulaney.com Cookbook: https://a.co/d/6zVUluq Ebook: https://doctordulaney.com/powerful-plates-ebook/ Water distillers: https://mypurewater.com/?sld=jdulaney Find me on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter): @jaimeladulaney

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.Join the Newsletter at: ⁠MidPack Musings SubStack⁠⁠Support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠.⁠Check Out MPP Merch Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy's Coaching PageSTOKED TO PARTNER WITH  JANJI HYPERLYTE LIQUID PERFORMANCEBEAR BUTT WIPES USE PROMO CODE MIDPACER FOR A SWEET DISCOUNT“Collecting samples on the trail means your miles are contributing to conservation.”On this episode Adam Kimble joins Troy Meadows on the MidPacker Pod to share a story bursting with grit, adventure, and giving back with a cool initiative to help the Adventure Scientists California Biodiversity Project.Adventure Scientists California Biodiversity Project.adventurescientists.org/adam-kimbleAdam's HighlightsFrom road marathons to ultrarunning stardom: Adam's journey began with that drenched 50 K in 2014 and evolved into FKTs on the Tahoe Rim Trail and a self-supported coast-to-coast run across the U.S.Up Coming Races: Gearing up for Badwater 135 in July and Cocodona 250 in May.Life beyond miles: Coaching, race directing, motivational speaking, family man, and ardent advocate for community inclusion.Motivational TakeawaysPush your perceived limits: Adam's mantra—he's always chasing what his body and mind can do next.Balance through priorities: Reveals how he stays centered as a pro athlete, dad to two young kids, and pillar of his trail community.Adventure as purpose: Travels with his family, steered by curiosity and shared exploration. Community & ConservationRace director and coach: Deeply involved with Donner Party Mountain Runners and official pacer for the California International Marathon since 2019.Adventure Scientists California Biodiversity Project: Adam is empowering trail runners, hikers, and bikers to gather soil and insect data statewide. Participants can join teams, compete, and contribute real-world science.  Adam's Links IG:@adamkimble818FB:@AdamKimbleUltrarunner Website: https://adamkimble.com/media/about/Adventure Scientists LinksIG:@adventurescientists FB:@adventurescientists LI:@adventurescientists Partner Links: Janji - Janji.comA big shoutout to our sponsor, Janji! Their running apparel is designed for everyday exploration, and 2% of sales support clean water initiatives worldwide. Plus, with a five-year guarantee, you know it's gear you can trust. Check them out at janji.com.Use the code MIDPACKER for 10% off your order.Hyerlyte Liquid Performance - https://www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comMade by the ultra-endurance athlete, for the ultra-endurance athlete.H001 is a new hydration mix that has the carbs and sodium your body needs for high-output adventures in a single serving.Check them out at hyperlyteliquidperformance.comUse the code MIDPACKER for 10% off your individual order and 10% off your first subscription order.Bear Butt Wipes - Bearbuttwipes.comPortable individually wrapped wipes for when nature calls and a DNF is not an option. Bear Butt Wipes: Stay wild. Stay clean.Check them out at Bearbuttwipes.comUse the code MIDPACKER for 10% off your order.⁠Run Trail Life⁠ - https://runtraillife.com/Find Official MPP Merch on RTL!!Use code: midpackerpod to double the donation from your purchase. Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T's.⁠Freetrail⁠ - https://freetrail.com/Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today.ultrarunning, trailrunning, running, Badwater135, Cocodona250, Tahoe Rim Trail, FKTs, family‑balance, trail community, biodiversity, citizen science, Adventure Scientists

What would you do if your world slowly started going silent—and you didn't know why? This week on Pushing Limits, we bring you the story of Claire, a young student in Utah who began losing her hearing in fifth grade, despite having no family history of disability. When Claire was in fifth grade, she noticed the hearing in her right ear dropped, followed by her left ear. Now entering ninth grade, Claire reflects on her journey of obtaining hearing aids, a cochlear implant, and how she and her mother, Michelle, are learning to navigate a new language, a new identity, and a new understanding of access. Tune in as we ask what her audiologist and ENT did to help her, what made her decide to get a cochlear implant in her right ear, and how she learned to adapt to the cochlear implant. How do mother and daughter feel about learning American Sign Language? This week, Denny Daughters talks to Claire and her mother Michelle to answer all these questions and more. Plus, for a full transcript of the entire program, scroll down. The idea for this episode of Pushing Limits came from Denny's wife, Deah Daughters. This show was hosted, edited, and produced by Denny Daughters. Audio transcription was by Nicole Struthers.   Pushing Limits – Sudden Changes [Opening intro music]   Denny:  Hello, and welcome to Pushing Limits, KPFA's program by and about people with disabilities. We air every Friday afternoon at 2:30 p.m.  I'm your host, Denny Daughters. Today, I have two guests, Claire and her mother, Michelle. Both live in Utah. Claire will be going into ninth grade this fall. This is her final year of junior high. Claire's mom, dad, and three siblings don't have any disabilities.   In fifth grade, Claire was a typical kid without any disabilities. That year, she lost her hearing. She went from having hearing aids in both ears to having a hearing aid in her left ear and a cochlear implant in her right ear. Welcome to Pushing Limits. Let's start out with a brief introduction from both of you.   Claire:  I'm Claire, and I lost my hearing in fifth grade, so it's been almost four years.   Michelle:  My name's Michelle, and I'm Claire's mom.   Denny:  How many people are in your family?   Claire:  I have two brothers, one sister. I'm the youngest.   Denny:  Do any of your family members have disabilities?   Claire:  No.   Denny:  Do you remember what you were doing when you lost your hearing, and what was it like for you after you lost your hearing?   Claire:  I remember very well. I was just playing Legos, and then it just dropped, and it started ringing, and it never stopped. So, I'd be like, “Mama, it's still in my ear,” and I could still hear out my other ear. It's kind of like a bunch of buzzing or like the ringing in your ears, but also sometimes it'll sound like there's a fly in your ear or something. We would put stuff in my ears trying to get a fly out, because I thought there was a fly in my ear.   Michelle:  She wouldn't believe me that there was no fly in her ear and would ask me to check over and over –   Claire:  Every day.   Michelle:  — because she just felt like there was —   Claire:  It sounded like it.   Michelle:  — a fly, but it was ringing so loud that I was having to yell really loud for her just to be able to hear me.   Claire:  Yeah.   Denny:  When the buzzing in Claire's ears wouldn't go away, it took about a week for them to get in to see her pediatrician, and then it was two weeks after that for them to see the ENT.  Here's Michelle.   Michelle:  It started to ring, and we talked to her pediatrician –   Claire:  Oh, yeah.   Michelle:  — right away.   Claire:  I don't remember that.   Michelle:  And he thought that maybe she had some fluid in her ears, and so we went and got that checked out, and it looked okay, but they put her on a medication in case there was some fluid that they couldn't detect, and then he had us wait.  At that point, when it didn't come back, then he had us go see an ENT.   We got her in pretty quickly. The thing that was tricky is that I started calling around to different ENTs, and no one could get her in.  They were all booked out pretty far, even just a month or two, but I was trying to explain, “She can't hear. I feel like this is kind of an urgent thing.” So, I finally found a place that could get her in, you know, it was a week or two after I called. They weren't pediatric, but it was fine.   They did an audiology test, and then she met with the ENT. They at that point just said – and this was our first doctor appointment – but they said, “Oh, she's going to need hearing aids,” and it just caught me so off guard, because everything up to that point you'd fixed. Right? She gets strep throat, you get medication, you fixed it. For them to just flat-out say, “Oh, she lost her hearing,” it was just shocking to me.  I don't think Claire even knows this, but I cried the whole way home, and she couldn't hear me in the back seat because she couldn't hear, and I was just devastated.   Claire:  Oh, yeah.   Michelle:  So, I came home and started researching more, and I saw that sometimes with sudden hearing loss, steroids would help.  I called my pediatrician that night. He's a friend of ours, and so I called him at 9:00 at night and said, “Would you prescribe some steroids for her to try?” He said, “You need to get in to this one specific ENT as soon as you can,” and I said, “I actually have an appointment with him, but it's not for another month and a half,” and he said, “I will get you in tomorrow.”   The next morning, I got a call from their office, and they got Claire in that day, and they did another audiology test with her, and then they gave her a round of steroids, which did bring her hearing back a little bit.   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  But we had to go through all of the motions to see if there was anything that we could do to help with that, and it didn't, and so at that point, they decided the hearing aids would be the best option.   The first time we went in to this office that we're with now, the pediatric audiologist that we're with was on a humanitarian trip, and so they just had her seeing whoever was available at the time for her appointments.  But once we got in with this specific audiologist, she has just been –   Claire:  She was perfect.   Michelle:  — so incredibly amazing.   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  I would say that's something that's been amazing with Claire's journey is just how amazing the people have been.  Her audiologist, we've gotten to become really close with.  She's just been amazing.  I couldn't ask for anything better. Her ENT, same thing.   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  Just, they've been so good for Claire and done so much and truly cared about her, and it makes such a difference to go through this with that kind of healthcare provider.   Denny:  What were some of the emotions you were going through while all this was going on?   Claire:  I was just confused, because I didn't really know. When I was younger, I thought it was just like silence, so I didn't understand why I just had a ringing in my ear and why I couldn't hear, so I was really just confused. I wasn't really too nervous or anything.   Denny:  How did you feel when you found out first you were going to have hearing aids?   Claire:  I was kind of excited, because I've always wanted to experience stuff like that, and also because I could hear and stuff.   Denny:  Which ear did you lose your hearing in first?   Claire:  It started in the right ear, and then it came to the left, and then they were pretty good. Then my right ear kind of dropped, so then they did a bunch of stuff. They were testing things again, putting me on steroids, trying to see if we could get my right ear up, and then we talked about maybe getting a cochlear implant.   Denny:  Claire, have you ever been around somebody who's deaf before?   Claire:  Yeah.  I've met kids at school.   Michelle:  There was one kid that had hearing aids, but he wasn't really –   Claire:  No, he had two hearing aids, and then this kid with two cochlears and a girl with a hearing aid.   Michelle:  Okay.  But at that time, you didn't really know them.   Claire:  Yeah, and I still don't know them.  Like, I know them, and I knew their names, but it's not like we were friends, and I never really talked to them.   Denny:  Some people in the deaf community feel that it's better to learn American Sign Language, ASL, in order to preserve the deaf culture rather than getting cochlear implants. What are your thoughts on that, Claire?   Claire:  I don't have that many feelings, but I also feel like I tried learning ASL, but I didn't really like doing it, and I felt like it was really hard for me to learn.  Having things like cochlears for kids who might not be able to do it or like – yeah, just not being able to do it or anything.   Denny:  So, for you, learning ASL was difficult?   Claire:  Yeah.  I only tried it for a little bit of time, and then I kind of just stopped.  I know some words and the alphabet, but it's not like I know all of the signs.   Michelle:  Can I share my thoughts on that, too?   Claire:  Yeah, you can share your thoughts.   Denny:  Absolutely.   Michelle:  So, I actually love ASL.  I have always been fascinated with it. When I was little, I took a class during the summer, and I just love it. Anytime we've been anywhere where there's an interpreter that is signing, I just focus on that, and I think it is such a beautiful language. I would still love for Claire and I and other members of our family to learn it, because there are times – for example, we're on the beach, or at night when she's going to bed and she doesn't have her devices on – that I think it would be amazing.   But as we talked about the decision to do a cochlear, we realized that Claire is in a hearing community. She lives in a hearing community. Her family is hearing. Her friends are hearing.   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  Her neighbors are hearing. And so, for Claire to be a part of that community, if there's an option where she can still be hearing, that's her community.  I think that would be different if other members of our family were deaf or other people in our community close to us. But because of that, we felt if there's an option for her to be able to still have that, that was what would make her more successful in the community that she's in.   Denny:  Besides giving you steroids, what were some of the other things they tried with your hearing aids?   Claire:  Not only did my hearing aid test, but they did a lot of cochlear tests, and then they would try stuff other than steroids. They turned up my hearing aid, because they can make the sound on hearing aids lower and less volume and a stronger volume.   Denny:  Were the tests hard that they had you do?   Claire:  No. It's kind of stuff like I go in this booth, and it's like, “Repeat this sentence. Repeat these words,” just to see how well I can hear those things, but if I don't hear it, I just say nothing. A lot of them were like, “Say armchair.  Say hot dog, baseball,” really weird, just random words.   Denny:  Michelle, were you there for all the tests?   Michelle:  Yes, I was there for every one of them. She was in the sound booth, and then I was sitting by the audiologist.   Claire:  Because the audiologist has headphones and a microphone, so she can talk to me and hear me, but she couldn't, but she was at least in the office.   Michelle:  And there was a window, so we could see her.   Claire:  Yeah.   Denny:  For two years, the hearing aids helped, and then without warning, the hearing in her right ear suddenly decreased to almost nothing. When you decided to get the cochlear implant, were you presented with other options, or did you feel like this was the only option that you had?   Michelle:  I mean, first it was deciding if you wanted to get a cochlear.   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  And it was, “The hearing aid will no longer work.”   Claire:  Well, and we tried steroids again.   Michelle:  Yeah, we did. We went through two different rounds of steroids to see if that would help, but it didn't help enough, so it became we can do a cochlear or not. And then once we chose to do a cochlear, they did present us with a few different companies that do cochlears.   Denny:  Did you ever feel like they were trying to push a certain technology on you?   Michelle:  No, never.   Claire:  No. They were asking us about it, like, “Do you want to try hearing aids?”   Michelle:  They talked about all the pros and cons of both hearing aids –   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  — and the cochlear. I sincerely felt that they had Claire's best interest in mind.   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  But the decision very much felt like it was our decision –   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  — and they weren't telling us what we needed to do.   Denny:  Claire talks about the final round of tests she underwent before getting her cochlear.   Claire:  So, there was like a hearing box room for hearing aid and cochlear tests, and they would put me in there to make sure I needed it, and I was telling them afterwards, “I couldn't hear a thing.” I thought it was telling me to do actions, and apparently it was saying sentences or something. I don't even remember it.   Michelle:  Yeah, her audiologist said, “I only had to do that as a formality, but I knew that you wouldn't be able to pass that test,” –   Claire:  Yeah, I couldn't hear anything. I thought it was –   Michelle:  — because she had lost all that hearing in the right ear.   Denny:  How did you feel when you found out you couldn't hear the directions your audiologist was giving you?   Claire:  I wasn't too worried, because I knew that if that didn't work out, I would just have my hearing aid in my one ear and get my cochlear, and I would be able to hear in that ear again with the cochlear. Failing that test would mean I needed the cochlear.   Michelle:  Claire's been very resilient. When we were driving home from that, I wanted to kind of talk with her and say, “How are you feeling? What are your thoughts? Are you okay?” and Claire said, “There's a reason for everything that happens, and there's a reason for this.” I was just amazed at the maturity and the acceptance and the resilience, that she's been able to say, “There's a reason that this is happening,” and she's just gone with it, and she's done so well because of that. She's had such a great attitude.   Denny:  What's the definition of a cochlear implant? A cochlear implant has two parts to it. The processor is surgically inserted. It sits in the inner ear, and it bypasses the damaged cochlea cells. There are some really thin wires that stimulate the cochlear nerve endings. In most cases, they don't physically touch those nerve endings; they just stimulate them. The cochlear nerve endings are attached to the cochlear nerve, which is attached to the brain. The receiver sits outside the skull, collecting sounds in the natural environment. The two components are connected via a magnet.   When they gave you your pre-surgery instructions, do you remember if they said anything besides ‘Don't eat anything after 11 p.m. the night before your surgery'?   Claire:  I don't think so. It was really just like a normal surgery that you would undergo.   Denny:  Were there any scary moments with your surgery?   Claire:  The only scary part for me was if they hit this certain nerve, then I wouldn't be able to move the right side of my face. That's one of the biggest ones. They'll have little things by it so if they get too close with the thing, they'll know.   Michelle:  Yeah. So, to clarify, if they touch that nerve, it will paralyze half of your face, and so during surgery, they have sensors all over your face so that if you get even close to it, the sensor goes off so that the doctor knows that he's getting close to that nerve.   Claire:  Yeah. That was the only part that scared me about the surgery, because I've had other surgeries.   Denny:  The city of Lehi is about 28 miles south of Salt Lake City. Here's Michelle.   Michelle:  Claire was the first child to have a cochlear implant surgery at the new Primary Children's Hospital that they had just opened in Lehi.  So, they got her under anesthesia, and then the doctor realized they didn't have all of the tools that he needed to do it, and so they had to get them from the other hospital in Salt Lake. She ended up being back there double the time, and so they called to give us an update and said, “They haven't started yet.” They didn't go into details at that point, and we were so confused why she had been back in the OR for so long.   Claire:  It was same-day surgery, so I was able to leave after that and go home.  I was excited to go to my bed.   Denny:  The surgery took between five and six hours to complete rather than the usual two or three hours. What was it like for you recovering from the surgery?   Claire:  It was a very long recovery, I'd say. I'd be mainly staying in bed, and people would come visit, and my mom was like, “Come out to the couch.” I didn't really want to walk around too much, because I'd get dizzy and feel nauseous. I was tired a lot of the time, so I didn't really want to talk to people as much, but I still wanted to see them and visit with them.  I mainly just stayed in my room, and I watched shows on my headphones.   I didn't lay on that side of my head for a while, because there was stitches, and it hurt. I would wear clothes that I didn't have to put over my head, like button-ups and stuff, so I didn't have to put anything around that ear. I just laid in bed and rested and had medicine.   Michelle:  It's hard to watch your kid struggle, you know, after surgery, when she was so miserable and she kept saying, “I wish we wouldn't have done this.” That only lasted a couple days, but it hurts to see them go through that.   Claire:  Yeah.   Denny:  How long did it take to recover from your surgery?   Claire:  I want to say like maybe a week or something.   Michelle:  Yeah, maybe. I can't remember exactly.   Claire:  It was like a week or so.   Michelle:  But after a few days, her dizziness was so bad she didn't even want to lift up her head.   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  So, her ENT called in a little patch to put behind her ear, and we tried that, and that actually helped quite a bit, too.   Claire:  Yeah.   Michelle:  So, it was probably four days, five days, maybe.   Claire:  Yeah. And also, I have a small goose egg where the magnet is. It's kind of just popped up a little bit where the magnet is, just a little bump on the back of my head.   Michelle:  But the scar from the surgery, you wouldn't even know it's there, it healed up so nicely.   Claire:  Yeah. Michelle:  It's right at the crease of her ear in the back.   Denny:  It's where your ear joins your skull in the very back, right?   Claire:  Yeah.   Denny:  Right. Okay.   Claire:  It's healed up. It took a while for it to be completely healed, I'd say like two months, but now you can barely even see the scar.   Denny:  94.1, KPFA. You're listening to Pushing Limits. I'm your host, Denny Daughters. Today, I'm talking to Claire and Michelle. Claire just finished telling us how she recovered from her cochlear implant surgery a couple years ago when she was in seventh grade.   While recovering from surgery, did you have a lot of schoolwork to make up?   Claire:  I only took off a couple days, and then I was back to school, and my teachers were very accommodating to me.  So, if I missed a test or I had something past due, like I couldn't turn it in, they would accommodate to me and let me do it because I had my surgery.   Michelle:  One of the things that was nice for Claire is a lot of times, people will get two cochlears at the same time, but because Claire had the one and then she has a hearing aid in her other ear, she was still able to hear through all of that process, which was really a nice advantage for her to have.   Claire:  Yeah.   Denny:  What was it like when your audiologist first turned on your cochlear implant?   Claire:  It was weird. It sounded like everyone was a robot. I couldn't hear out of it as well as my hearing aid, that's what I'm trying to say. If my mom talked, I couldn't really understand what she was saying. At night, I'd take out my hearing aid, and she'd cover her mouth and test, like she'd say words to see how well it improved. Eventually, we got to where my mom and dad would switch off saying words, and I wouldn't be able to say it, and now I can be like, “Oh, that's Mom,” “Oh, that's Dad,” “Oh, that's whoever.”   Denny:  Claire talks about when her audiologist turned on and adjusted the cochlear implant.   Claire:  I'd go in, and they would turn it on, and then I'd go in in another week, they'd test me and turn it up a little, and then in another two weeks, turn it up a little, see how well my tolerance for the sound needed to be and how high it should go or how low it should go. Now, we're to the point where it's like every six months, they make sure my hearing aid's not going down and I need another cochlear or anything like that.   Denny:  Claire, in your opinion, what's the possibility of you getting a second cochlear implant in your left ear?   Claire:  Personally, I think it's low, because my left hearing is good. If I take out my cochlear and my hearing aid, I can still hear out of my left ear a little bit. It's not a lot, but I can still hear a little bit.   Michelle:  Because they don't know the cause of her hearing loss, they said there's a chance that it could. Everything was so sporadic with her hearing loss in the first place, they just keep an eye on it, but they have no idea what that will look like.   Denny:  How long did it take for you to start recognizing different voices?   Claire:  Probably like three to four months, I'd say. But overall, for me to fully adjust, I'd say it'd take a year, because I had my year anniversary, and I'm doing a lot better now. Lip reading was a big thing when I downed my hearing aids at first. I'd be like, “What did you say?” I'm like, “Come closer. I need to read your lips.”   Denny:  Are you still pretty good at it?   Claire:  No.  I can still kind of do it, but it's very hard for me to read lips.   Michelle:  I think with the little bit of sound she was getting and the lips together, the combination…   Claire:  Yeah, with the little bit of sound.   Denny:  Did you have any other problems after getting your cochlear implant?   Claire:  It would give me headaches at first, because we got too strong of a magnet. There's different magnet strengths to stick on your head.   Denny:  The part of the cochlear implant that is detachable and sits on the outside of your ear, do they have a waterproof version of that so you can go swimming and take a shower?   Claire: There's no waterproof hearing aids, but there is an aqua kit for my cochlear implant, which I wish there was one for my hearing aid, because again, I can't hear out of my cochlear as well without my hearing aid, so I sometimes won't wear it, but at least I have that option.   Michelle:  And it's more of an option for swimming, not for showering and things.   Claire:  Yeah, not for showers.   Denny:  What was the support like from your friends and family?   Claire:  It's been good. My friends were really worried at first, because they didn't know why I was not at school for a while, because I didn't really tell them. They were supportive and really friendly. They'd write stuff on pieces of paper in school. I couldn't hear the teacher, so I'd ask them after, because we'd have little talks with our little groups with our teacher, and I wouldn't hear her.  So then, I'd ask my neighbor, and they were pretty accommodating in helping me.   And then, my family was super supportive. They adjusted to it. They would write stuff on pieces of paper or whiteboards to talk to me sometimes, or they would help my mom get my attention if she was further away.   Denny:  Have you ever been bullied or teased by other students?   Claire:  No.   Denny:  As we were talking about school, Claire brought up one of the frustrating things she encountered at school before she got her hearing aid.   Claire:  Before I got my hearing aid — because I didn't have it yet, because they had to make the mold and stuff – they'd give me this hearing aid that connected to a microphone so I could hear my teacher, but I couldn't hear anything else other than in that microphone, which got frustrating sometimes, because my teacher didn't know how to turn it off.   We'd go to art, and then I would hear my teacher talking to other teachers instead of my art teacher or whatever. It got frustrating at times, and I didn't like it as much as my hearing aid, but it was very nice of the accommodation, because then I could at least hear my teacher until I got my hearing aid.   Denny:  What kind of accommodations are you receiving?   Claire:  So, I have these two people who my mom can email. They can give me microphones that I can give to my teachers, which I don't like doing as much, but I can hook them up to a cord which go into my computer, so instead of having to wear headphones, which I can't really hear anyway, I just connected that, and then it goes from the computer into my hearing aid. Then they also will come, and if I need new tubing, which is a little thing that connects the ear mold and the electronic part of my hearing aid – like, my old one broke, and we can't get into my main ENT. My mom emailed her, and she came and fixed it for me. So, they'll just really help me with anything I need if they can.   Denny:  Tell me how the microphone connects to the computer and then to your hearing aid.   Claire:  There's a little thing. So, it plugs into the microphone, and then that thing that plugs in the microphone plugs into the computer, so instead of it plugging into my hearing aid, it plugs into the microphone. I can also use that on airplanes and stuff. I have one for at home that I got with my hearing aid, so I can also use that anywhere I really want.   Michelle:  Or if we were at a really busy place, you know, a really busy restaurant that was super loud –   Claire:  I could bring it with me and bring it to my mom –   Michelle:  She could bring it, yeah.   Claire:  — so I could hear her.   Denny:  Do things like music, listening to the radio, or different musical instruments sound any different with the cochlear implant?   Claire:  They sound about the same. My hearing aid, it's using the sound from my ear. It's not from my brain. With my cochlear, it sounds a little bit different, but with my hearing aid, it sounds basically the same.   Denny:  If you're eating something crunchy, like potato chips or carrots, you can still hear the crunch?   Claire:  Yeah. If I'm talking without my hearing aid and cochlear, I can hear myself, but I don't know how loud I am. Sometimes my friends will be like, “You're yelling,” and I just don't know. I don't have that concept of sound if I don't have any hearing aids in or cochlear or whatever.   Denny:  You have to see an audiologist every six months. Do you have to see an ENT, an ear, nose, and throat specialist, as well?   Claire:  No, just my audiologist. If it's like I'm losing my hearing and I need a cochlear or whatever, then we'll go see the ENT, but it's mainly my audiologist.   Michelle:  She just had her six-month checkup. The cochlear side that they tested, she's getting 68% accuracy in what she hears, which can sound not great, but without the cochlear, she would be hearing 0% and understanding 0% in that ear. Literally, when she was tested before in that ear, she understood zero. It's gone from 0 to 68. Every time she goes in, it does seem to increase some. It's not quite as good as her hearing aid ear, but almost hearing at 70% is a lot better than what she is without it.   Denny:  That's great. Claire, how do you feel about your numbers?   Claire:  I feel good about them. And, like, the sentences are really weird. They're like, “The sister-in-law is toxic poison,” so they're hard ones, too. That's one of the ones that I remember, because it was like I got 100% on them. They're weird ones, so sometimes I'm hesitant to say it, too. I can understand a lot better, too, with my hearing aid, which that was just with my cochlear.   Michelle:  With the combination, she actually hears really well.   Claire:  Yeah, with the combination, it's 100% or something. Michelle:  Yeah, or close to.   Claire:  95, 98 or whatever.   Denny:  Are there any activities that you can't do anymore because you have a cochlear implant?   Claire:  I can still swim, but it's kind of hard sometimes. It's good if it's an indoor place, because it's echoey, but sometimes I won't be able to hear them. It's harder if I'm with people, like at the ocean or whatever, because I don't want to wear my aqua kit thing because I'm worried I'm going to lose my cochlear. I can still do everything, but if I have to take off my hearing aid or cochlear, I'd rather not do it as much, because it's sometimes harder for me.   Denny:  When you're in a crowd or a noisy environment, is it hard to distinguish one voice from another?   Claire:  No, I can tell their tone of voice. Sometimes if it's really loud, my hearing aid, if it gets too close to something or something's really loud, it will send out a high-pitched noise. It's feedback. If I'm like at the audiologist's place, there's an elevator, and every time it comes down, it's like my hearing aid will give feedback at that event. It kind of hurts my ears when there's feedback, but I can take out my hearing aid, and I'll be fine.   Denny:  How long does the feedback last?   Claire:  As long as the noise is. So, if the noise is going on for a minute, the feedback's going to be going on for a minute, or if I'm laying against a pillow, it will be giving feedback until I get off the pillow. There's no feedback from my cochlear; it's just my hearing aid.   Denny:  Do you ever use the closed caption option when you watch TV?   Claire:  Not really, only if I don't have my hearing aids in or something. If I'm wanting to go to sleep because I'm getting tired, but I don't want to fall asleep with my hearing aids in — because I take them out, I put away my cochlear, I plug it in, my hearing aids on batteries – if I have my hearing aid and cochlear in, then I can just watch it, and I can still hear it just fine. I might turn it up a little louder, and people will be like, “Claire, we don't need to turn it up more. We need to turn it down more,” but I'm like, I can't hear it as well.   I could also put my microphone by the TV if I wanted to, just by the speaker of my TV, or Chromebook, or whatever I'm watching on. My hearing aid can Bluetooth connect to my iPhone, so it's like I'm having an AirPod or something in my ear, or an earbud. I can watch my TV show on my phone, and I can just hear it. Or like I'm cleaning my room, I can listen to my music while I come into the kitchen to grab something. I can still hear it, even though I'm far away from my room. I usually use Siri.   Michelle:  It reads all of her texts to her, so if she gets a text, it just pops up in her hearing aid.   Claire:  Yeah. So, I go to school, and they don't like us having our phones, so I make it so Siri reads me my text messages, so if it's an emergency, I can be like, “Oh, I need to look at my phone,” which is nice, because then I have it at school.   Denny:  Michelle, have you noticed any differences in Claire since she got the cochlear implant and hearing aid?   Michelle:  It was kind of weird, because she was hearing. There was a few months in there, but it was relatively short compared to someone who hadn't heard and then could hear. It was amazing for her to come home that first day with hearing aids and go, “I can hear my footsteps on the floor. I can hear my cup set down on the table. I can hear an airplane,” and it made me wonder a little bit if maybe her hearing had been fading a little bit before that, and she didn't know. I don't know.   Claire:  I think it did, because I'd do the hearing tests at school that they make you do in elementary. They were saying they were lower than normal.   Michelle:  Yeah, but still in a normal range. The hearing aid is kind of like an instant difference for her. Like, she didn't have them, she puts them in, it's like a microphone so she can hear immediately. The cochlear took about a year to adapt to, and so there was that difference, but when she got the hearing aids and could immediately just hear, we were just so grateful for that, because it was hard for her in this environment to not be able to hear.  I would flash the lights if I was trying to get her attention or different things like that.   Claire:  You still do that.   Denny:  Have you ever forgotten to charge one of your batteries?   Claire:  Actually, recently. I was at school, and it was dying because my battery thing for my cochlear was unplugged all night. I plugged it back in, and then right before I went to babysitting, I just switched it and went over and babysat. My hearing aid is on batteries, so it will let me know when it's low on battery, and then I'll switch it. On my phone, I can also look and be like, okay, I have 20%, so I still have time.   Denny:  Claire, what advice would you give to somebody who's thinking about getting a cochlear implant?   Claire:  I'd say it's a very good option, and even though it's frustrating at times, you just have to keep going with it, because there's going to be people sounding like robots, but if you don't wear it, they're going to keep sounding like robots. If you learn ASL beforehand, it helps, because then you can still talk to people after. There's a learning curve with it, is what I'm trying to say.   Michelle:  I agree. I think that it's definitely scary going into anything unknown. That's normal. It does require a lot of patience. With her hearing aid, it was instant hearing, and with this, it's not, and it does require a lot of patience, but given time, it's definitely been the right choice for Claire. I think part of that is getting the right audiologist and ENT, so I think if you don't feel confident or comfortable with how they're treating your healthcare, it's worth trying someone new.   Claire:  Switching, yeah.   Michelle:  So, that has made such a difference. We've seen that as being a big factor in her journey.   Denny:  I'd like to thank both Claire and Michelle for sharing their story with me and for letting me interview them for this episode of Pushing Limits. I'd also like to thank my wife, Deah Daughters, for coming up with the idea for this show.   Today's show was hosted, edited, and produced by Denny Daughters. Audio transcription was by Nicole Struthers. And thanks to our engineer, Kirsten Thomas. Contact us by email, pushinglimits@kpfa.org, find us on Facebook at Pushing Limits Radio, or you can visit our website at pushinglimitsradio.org.   I'm your host, Denny Daughters. Thanks for listening to Pushing Limits. Stay tuned for Talk It Out Radio, 94.1, KPFA.   [End] The post Sudden Changes – Pushing Limits – July 4, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

What happens when the care you need to survive just isn't available? Across the U.S., millions of disabled people are facing a growing caregiver shortage—a crisis that makes independent living harder, sometimes impossible. For those with complex physical disabilities like Spinal Muscular Atrophy, the stakes couldn't be higher. Kevin Schaefer This week on Pushing Limits, we talk with Kevin Schaefer—a disability advocate, writer, and podcast host living with SMA. Kevin is the voice behind the podcast, SMA News Today, and Embracing My Inner Alien, a column where he shares deeply personal, often humorous stories about navigating life in a body that relies on others for daily care. Tune in as we unpack what it means to depend on a support system that's under threat of losing government funding, the difference in accessibility across the country, and why creating community matters more than ever. This program is hosted and produced by Dominick Trevethan. The post SMA: Weak Muscles—Stronger Voices – Pushing Limits – June 27, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

How cool is it to seemingly come out of the womb living the triathlon life? Well, for Logan Cunningham, her triathlon roots run deep, tracing back to her grandfather and father. This remarkable athlete's journey in multisport spans over 15 years, exploring the dedication, family legacy, and leadership that define her extraordinary career.   At just 13, Logan completed her first Olympic-distance race, setting the stage for a lifetime of athletic pursuits. She shares candid insights into growing up immersed in the sport, competing alongside future Olympian Taylor Knibb, and the pivotal role her supportive parents played in her development. We delve into her collegiate experience at UC Santa Barbara, where she thrived in a highly competitive club triathlon program, balancing rigorous training with academic life.   But Logan's journey isn't just about personal athleticism—it's about community, leadership, and growth. In this episode, Logan opens up about organizing Amazon's corporate cycling team for the Armed Forces Cycling Classic, growing it from 20 riders to 90 in just three years, and winning the corporate challenge while creating space for others to discover their potential through sport. Her leadership not only built camaraderie but also demonstrated the power of sport in the workplace and the importance of inclusive opportunities. Additionally, you will hear about the unexpected pivot to boxing and why she's stepping into the ring for a cancer research fundraiser this September.   Throughout the conversation, Logan reflects on the deeper themes of resilience, purpose, and giving back. She discusses what it means to stay in a sport long-term, especially when balancing a full-time career, and how personal growth often happens not just through medals but through pivots, pauses, and reinventions. Whether you're new to triathlon, considering a comeback, or curious about how people blend sport with their everyday lives, Logan's journey is a reminder that endurance isn't just physical—it's personal, communal, and ever-evolving.   So,Let's Tri this! Remember to leave a review, share it with your friends, and follow Tri Beginner's luck on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  And send any questions or feedback you have to  tblpodbiz@tribeginnersluck.com.

What happens when psychiatric hospitals use restraints and drugs in ways that violate the rights of disabled patients? What does it mean when unhoused disabled people are forced to navigate city services from tents on the sidewalk? And is the Bay Area transit system finally listening to disabled riders? This Friday on Pushing Limits, Eddie Ytuarte and Talia Mariano take you on a fast-paced tour through some of the most pressing disability rights developments in California. From providing an update on the damning report on College Hospital Cerritos—where Disability Rights California found dangerous conditions for psychiatric patients—to a firsthand look at the growing encampments of unhoused disabled people in Berkeley, they'll break down what's really happening on the ground. Plus, they'll bring insights from a recent Metropolitan Transportation Commission disability conference, exploring how transportation policies are shifting—or stalling—for riders with disabilities. Tune in to stay informed, stay connected, and hear voices from the front lines of the disability rights movement. This program is hosted by Eddie Ytuarte and Talia Mariano. The post Disability Happenings – Pushing Limits – June 20, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

This Friday on Pushing Limits, we dig into the escalating attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) under the Trump administration. As backlash spreads nationwide, what does it mean for the disability community? Desiree Delonia Our guest, Desiree Delonia, Director of DEIA at Disability Rights California (DRC), joins us to unpack what DEIA really is, why it matters, and how DRC is pushing back against efforts to dismantle it. Plus, we will catch up with one of our past guests, Jennifer Chassman, and discuss how her work as a DIEA practitioner has changed since Trump took office. This episode is hosted by Denny Daughters with production assistance from Jacob Lesner-Buxton, and contributions from Adrienne Lauby. Relevant Resources: Disability Rights California Jennifer Chassman's Website Desiree Delonia's Book Cal State East Bay's Think by the Bay program Jennifer Chassman The post The State of DEIA Under Trump 2.0 – Pushing Limits – June 13, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

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On this edition of Pushing Limits, we speak with Grace Fisher — a gifted artist, founder of Santa Barbara's Inclusive Arts Clubhouse, and owner of the Grace Fisher Foundation. At 17, Grace's life changed overnight when she was paralyzed from the neck down by Acute Flaccid Myelitis, a rare polio-like illness. During her rehabilitation, she discovered adaptive music and art — a turning point that would shape her future. In 2023, driven by a vision of creativity and community, she opened the Grace Fisher Inclusive Arts Clubhouse, which has become a vibrant center offering music, dance, and art classes for people with disabilities. Grace joins Pushing Limits collective member Bonnie Elliott for a conversation about art, disability, and what it takes to run an inclusive creative space. This episode is hosted by Bonnie Elliott, with production support from Jacob Lesner-Buxton and editing by Denny Daughters. Grace Fisher The post Inclusive Arts Clubhouse – Pushing Limits – June 6, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

How far can a California private psychiatric hospital go in violating the rights and safety of people with disabilities—without being held accountable? A new report from Disability Rights California (DRC) shines a harsh light on College Hospital in Cerritos (CHC), revealing a disturbing pattern of inappropriate restraint and seclusion, as well as questionable use of involuntary emergency medications. These are not isolated incidents—they point to systemic problems affecting some of the state's most vulnerable residents. On this program of Pushing Limits, we'll speak with Richard Diaz, the lead attorney on the investigation, to unpack the key findings and what they mean for psychiatric care across California. We'll also examine how a lack of oversight, transparency, and disability rights enforcement contributes to ongoing harm in institutions that are supposed to help people heal. What can be done to stop it? What recourse do disabled residents have? And what role should we all be playing in demanding better? Tune in to find out. This program is hosted and produced by Eddie Ytuarte. The post Locked In and Let Down in Cerritos – Pushing Limits – May 30, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

In this interview, Romana Grajcarová speaks with Slovak triathlete Nikola Čorbová, the first woman ever to win Himalayan Xtri. Čorbová reflects on this historic achievement—conquering one of the most demanding endurance races in the world—and shares what it took to prepare both physically and mentally for such an extreme challenge.

Think you're just tired? Think again. In this episode, we break down how poor recovery—lack of sleep, chronic stress, and nonstop stimulation—is silently wrecking your focus, mood, and motivation. We'll show you how to reverse the damage with simple, science-backed shifts that busy adults can actually implement. Because when your brain recovers, your whole life upgrades. APPLY FOR COACHING: https://www.lvltncoaching.com/1-1-coaching SDE Method app: https://www.lvltncoaching.com/sde-method-app Macros Guide https://www.lvltncoaching.com/free-resources/calculate-your-macros Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lvltncoaching FREE TOOLS to start your health and fitness journey: https://www.lvltncoaching.com/resources/freebies Alessandra's Instagram: http://instagram.com/alessandrascutnik Joelle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joellesamantha?igsh=ZnVhZjFjczN0OTdn Josh's Instagram: http://instagram.com/joshscutnik   Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to the Fitness League 03:23 Survival Mode: Parenting Challenges 08:12 Choosing to Be Tired 11:42 The Grind vs. Rest Debate 15:39 Tired vs. Under-Recovered 19:16 Identifying Under-Recovery 21:51 Lessons from Ultra Marathoners 22:23 Understanding Recovery: Tired vs. Under-Recovered 23:21 The Mindset of Pushing Limits 24:41 The Science of Poor Recovery 26:37 Modern Life and Recovery Challenges 30:30 Daily Recovery Rituals and Techniques 32:01 The Impact of Digital Consumption on Sleep 33:51 Experimenting with Sleep Patterns 37:18 The Role of Supplements in Sleep Quality 41:16 The Importance of Sleep Windows 41:46 Optimizing Sleep Triggers 43:52 Temperature and Sleep Quality 45:49 Understanding Sleep Cycles 50:34 Recovery and Training Efficiency

Send us a textIn this episode we talk with ultrarunner Alyssa Amos Clark about:10 years in the sportHow she's managed nutrition and hydrationCaffeine ... when she skips and when she takes itOriginally from Vermont, and now living in San Diego, CA, Alyssa Clark thrives on competing in the gnarliest and toughest running races she can find. But her greatest passion is mountain running, and she's working on becoming the best 100+ mile runner she can be, both for racing and for long distance trail adventures.Alyssa has won the 2023 Canyons 100 UTMB Major and placed 11th at UTMB 2024. She not only won the HURT 100 twice, but in 2025 also became the first woman to break 24 hours and set the new course record. In 2022, she won the Moab 240, placing third overall, and has also won the Puerto Vallarta 100 miler, San Diego 100, and the Ouray 100. In 2022, she ran 95 Marathons in 95 Days, setting a Women's Guinness World Record for consecutive days running a marathon. She was also the first woman to set a Supported FKT on the 350-mile Pinhoti trail, and set an FKT on the Lone Pine to Mount Whitney Summit via the Mountaineer's Route. She has run and competed all over the world and seeks to take on the most challenging ultras across the globe, and consistently places in the top 5 overall. She's also been coaching athletes for the last five years, including a stint instructing at the Naval Fitness Facilities in Naples, Italy. Now a coach for Uphill Athlete, she's also the company's podcast producer and host, and director of training plans. She is also committed to empowering women to get out into uncomfortable spaces and seeks to provide a community and support with coaching and mentoring. Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.Connect w/ Alyssa: IG: instagram.com/theory_in_motionSubstack: theoryinmotion.substack.com/Coaching: uphillathlete.com/coach/alyssa-clark/Mentioned:Näak, available on The Feed: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolutionKatadyn BeFree: https://amzn.to/4jj7YzWPrecision Hydration: https://amzn.to/3HeTmEoNeverSecond: https://amzn.to/3FaZNYFLMNT: https://amzn.to/4dvresALecka: https://amzn.to/4kMORE 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 If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at nutritionalrev@gmail.com.

In our final guest episode of Series #3 on the pod, I sat down with triathlete Ian Fisher who is currently training to qualify for the Ironman World Championships! Only 21 but wise beyond his years, Ian opens up about the mental and physical challenges of training for triathlons and working towards his ambitious qualifying goal. From balancing daily life with intense training to the mindset shifts required to keep showing up, Ian shares a story of resilience, vision, and faith. Whether you're a runner, dream chaser, or simply in need of motivation, Ian's journey will inspire you to stay committed and push your own limits :) Tune in y'all! Follow Ian on Instagram Follow Wrestling With Life Need help with social media?

Whether you're traveling, pushing through intense workouts, or simply navigating a hectic schedule, recovery is key—especially for women 40+. In this episode, Drew dives into what it really means to push your limits without breaking your body. From strategic movement and rest to nourishment on the road, we cover the essentials to help you maintain strength, resilience, and vitality wherever life takes you.

Today's episodes of Making Contact and Pushing Limits are preempted by special programming for KPFA's 2025 Spring Fund Drive. Sasha Lilley speaks with Greg King, an award-winning journalist and activist credited with spearheading the movement to protect Headwaters Forest, in Humboldt County, California. King initiated the “redwood wars” following the notorious 1985 takeover of the venerable Pacific Lumber Company by the Houston energy and real estate conglomerate Maxxam. King has spent decades researching redwood logging and preservation efforts and is the author of the book The Ghost Forest: Racists, Radicals, and Real Estate in the California Redwoods. To support our mission and receive the book The Ghost Forest as a thank-you gift, please donate here or call (800) 439-5732 (800-HEY-KPFA).   The post Special Spring Fund Drive Programming: Greg King on the California Redwoods appeared first on KPFA.

In this episode of Rich AF, host Charl Minnaar (The Yachting Investor) sits down with Helgi Olafson — yacht chef, ultra-runner, and advocate for ankylosing spondylitis. From navigating chronic illness to conquering 100-mile races, Helgi opens up about finding strength in adversity, budgeting for big dreams, and why the yachting lifestyle prepared him for life on the edge. This candid episode is a deep dive into discipline, transformation, and the relentless pursuit of purpose.

In this adrenaline-charged episode of What Are You Made Of?, Mike "C-Roc" sits down with the dynamic Dr. Mike T Nelson—renowned human performance expert, scientist, and self-proclaimed lover of coffee, protein, and passion. But before diving into what truly drives Dr. Mike, the conversation takes off with an unexpected twist—kiteboarding. Broadcasting from South Padre, Texas, Dr. Mike shares his thrill-seeking adventures riding the wind, soaring 26 feet into the air, and chasing a personal best of 30 feet. He explains the science and sensation behind kiteboarding, the evolution of the gear, and how the raw force of nature—not a boat—propels him across both oceans and frozen lakes. As the conversation shifts from extreme sports to focus and performance, Dr. Mike opens up about how caffeine, protein, and even occasional nicotine pouches help him get into the zone—especially when it comes to deep work like writing and research. From a lanky college student mistaken for someone in need of a weight gain intervention to becoming a leading authority in physiology and performance, Dr. Mike reveals the winding path that led him from engineering to elite human optimization. It's a wild ride filled with science, passion, and the relentless pursuit of self-mastery. Don't miss this inspiring and entertaining conversation that will make you want to push your limits—and maybe even catch some wind.Website-www.miketnelson.com Social Media Links/Handles-https://www.facebook.com/drmiketnelson/https://www.instagram.com/drmiketnelson/?hl=enhttps://x.com/MikeTNelson

Get ready for the real story behind one of BMW's most legendary achievements – the Guinness World Record for the longest drift! In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Matt Mullins, BMW's Chief Driving Instructor at the BMW Performance Driving Schools. From his early passion for driving to over two decades of experience shaping drivers of all skill levels, Matt shares insights from a career that's taken him from racetracks to Hollywood film sets. We cover Matt's incredible journey, including: How he discovered his passion for professional driving. Why he's stayed loyal to BMW for more than 20 years. Training everyone from pro athletes to Secret Service agents. His experience performing high-octane stunts in the BMW Films revival “The Escape” with Clive Owen. Behind-the-scenes details from blockbuster movies The technical and mental challenges of setting BMW's Guinness World Record eight-hour drift, including the jaw-dropping mid-drift refueling stunt. Matt also shares advice for BMW M car owners on unlocking their vehicle's true performance potential through proper training, and offers inspiration for anyone dreaming of a career in performance driving or stunt work. Finally, we ask the ultimate BMW enthusiast questions: What's Matt's favorite BMW of all time? What's his dream track to drive it on? Don't miss this deep dive into the passion, precision, and performance that define BMW's driving culture – told by one of the brand's most accomplished insiders. 00:00 Welcome to Episode 14 with Matt Mullins 01:30 The BMW M5 World Drift Record Explained 03:45 Johan Schwartz's Original Drift Record Idea 06:20 The Car-to-Car Refueling Concept 08:15 Convincing BMW to Approve the Stunt 11:30 Engineering the Refueling Rig with Detroit Speed 15:10 GoPro Joins the Project, Testing Begins 17:00 Technical Challenges: Heat, Grip, and Control 20:30 Meet Matt Butts, The Man Hanging Out the Window 24:00 How They Pulled Off the 8-Hour Drift Record 28:15 Breaking the Tandem Drift Record 31:20 Johan Schwartz's Endurance Behind the Wheel 33:45 Behind the Scenes of BMW Films: The Escape 38:00 Driving with Dakota Fanning and John Bernthal 42:10 Matt Mullins' Racing Origins and Career Start 48:00 From NASCAR to BMW Chief Driving Instructor 51:45 Evolution of BMW's Driving Schools Since 2001 56:00 Why BMW's Schools Beat Traditional Track Days 59:45 Overconfident Drivers: The Reality Check 1:03:15 The Value of BMW's Teen Driver Training 1:07:10 Practicing High-Speed Emergency Maneuvers 1:10:30 Why Driver Skill Still Matters in Modern Cars 1:13:00 Even Pros Make Mistakes: Pike's Peak and MotoGP Crashes 1:17:45 Horatiu's X4 M Off-Track Moment 1:21:00 BMW's Culture of Pushing Limits and Learning Find out more at https://bmwblog-podcast.pinecast.co

Today's episodes of Making Contact and Pushing Limits are preempted by special programming for KPFA's 2025 Spring Fund Drive. Christopher Bache, a professor emeritus of philosophy and religious studies, speaks with C.S. Soong about his twenty-year psychedelic journey, which is described and interpreted in his book LSD and the Mind of the Universe: Diamonds from Heaven. To support our mission and receive Christopher Bache's book as a thank-you gift, please donate here or call (800) 439-5732 (800-HEY-KPFA).   The post Special Spring Fund Drive Programming: Christopher Bache on the Psychedelic Journey appeared first on KPFA.

Fluent Fiction - French: Pushing Limits: Étienne's Journey to Cyclist Enlightenment Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-05-09-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil du printemps se levait doucement sur les contreforts des Pyrénées.En: The spring sun was gently rising over the foothills of the Pyrénées.Fr: Les collines verdoyantes étaient baignées de lumière dorée, et l'air frais était chargé du parfum doux des fleurs sauvages.En: The green hills were bathed in golden light, and the fresh air was filled with the sweet fragrance of wildflowers.Fr: C'était un matin parfait pour le cyclisme, et Étienne partait déjà pour son entraînement quotidien.En: It was a perfect morning for cycling, and Étienne was already setting out for his daily training.Fr: Avec détermination, il enfourcha son vélo, ses yeux rivés sur l'objectif : la grande course qui l'attendait.En: With determination, he mounted his bike, his eyes fixed on the goal: the big race that awaited him.Fr: Étienne était un jeune homme avec un rêve.En: Étienne was a young man with a dream.Fr: Son rêve?En: His dream?Fr: Être parmi les meilleurs cyclistes et dépasser ses propres limites.En: To be among the best cyclists and surpass his own limits.Fr: Mais ses efforts intenses inquiétaient sa famille et ses amis.En: But his intense efforts worried his family and friends.Fr: "Tu dois faire attention," lui disait Marie, sa sœur aînée.En: "You need to be careful," his older sister Marie would say to him.Fr: Étienne souriait, sans vraiment l'écouter.En: Étienne would smile without really listening.Fr: Dans sa tête, chaque coup de pédale le rapprochait de son but.En: In his mind, every pedal stroke brought him closer to his goal.Fr: Luc, le coach expérimenté du camp, observait Étienne avec un œil attentif.En: Luc, the experienced coach at the camp, watched Étienne with a keen eye.Fr: "Prends des pauses, Étienne," conseillait-il.En: "Take breaks, Étienne," he advised.Fr: Mais Étienne, emporté par son ambition, poussait toujours plus loin.En: But Étienne, driven by his ambition, always pushed further.Fr: Les routes sinueuses des Pyrénées offraient un terrain de jeu idéal, mais aussi dangereux.En: The winding roads of the Pyrénées offered an ideal playground, but also a dangerous one.Fr: Le défi était grand, et Étienne ne voulait rien lâcher.En: The challenge was great, and Étienne didn't want to hold back.Fr: Un jour, lors d'une ascension particulièrement raide, Étienne sentit une douleur vive dans sa jambe.En: One day, during a particularly steep climb, Étienne felt a sharp pain in his leg.Fr: C'était un signe qu'il avait ignoré trop longtemps.En: It was a sign he had ignored for too long.Fr: L'inquiétude commença à peser dans son cœur.En: Worry began to weigh on his heart.Fr: Était-il allé trop loin ?En: Had he gone too far?Fr: Étienne s'arrêta, le souffle court, regardant l'immensité des montagnes autour de lui.En: Étienne stopped, short of breath, looking at the vastness of the mountains around him.Fr: C'était le moment de vérité pour Étienne.En: This was Étienne's moment of truth.Fr: Il se souvenait des mots de Marie et des conseils de Luc.En: He remembered Marie's words and Luc's advice.Fr: Peut-être devait-il vraiment écouter ceux qui l'entouraient.En: Perhaps he really needed to listen to those around him.Fr: Étienne réalisa que pousser ses limites ne signifiait pas se mettre en danger.En: Étienne realized that pushing his limits did not mean putting himself in danger.Fr: Il comprit qu'il devait trouver un équilibre entre effort et récupération.En: He understood that he needed to find a balance between effort and recovery.Fr: De retour au camp, Étienne annonça à Luc qu'il suivrait désormais un programme plus modéré.En: Back at the camp, Étienne announced to Luc that he would now follow a more moderate program.Fr: La sagesse et l'expérience de son coach lui avaient ouvert les yeux.En: The wisdom and experience of his coach had opened his eyes.Fr: Marie était soulagée de voir son frère plus conscient de sa santé.En: Marie was relieved to see her brother more aware of his health.Fr: Petit à petit, Étienne réadapta son entraînement, alternant entre repos et intensité.En: Little by little, Étienne readjusted his training, alternating between rest and intensity.Fr: Le jour de la course arriva enfin.En: The day of the race finally arrived.Fr: Étienne, mieux préparé et plus serein, se sentit prêt.En: Étienne, better prepared and more serene, felt ready.Fr: Il se plaça sur la ligne de départ, la confiance retrouvée.En: He positioned himself on the starting line, confidence restored.Fr: Grâce à sa détermination équilibrée et au soutien de ses proches, il se qualifia pour la grande compétition.En: Thanks to his balanced determination and the support of his loved ones, he qualified for the big competition.Fr: Étienne avait appris une leçon précieuse : en écoutant ceux qui l'aiment et en respectant son corps, il pouvait atteindre ses rêves durablement.En: Étienne had learned a valuable lesson: by listening to those who love him and respecting his body, he could achieve his dreams sustainably.Fr: Ainsi, sous le ciel éclatant des Pyrénées, Étienne pédala avec un cœur léger et un esprit fort.En: Thus, under the brilliant sky of the Pyrénées, Étienne pedaled with a light heart and a strong spirit.Fr: Ses efforts avaient enfin trouvé leur juste rythme, dans la course et dans la vie.En: His efforts had finally found their right rhythm, in the race and in life. Vocabulary Words:the foothills: les contrefortsthe fragrance: le parfumthe wildflowers: les fleurs sauvagesto surpass: dépasserthe determination: la déterminationthe coach: le coachkeen: attentifthe ambition: l'ambitionthe winding roads: les routes sinueusesthe challenge: le défisteep: raidethe pain: la douleurthe heart: le cœurthe vastness: l'immensitéthe truth: la véritéto realize: réaliserto recover: récupérerthe wisdom: la sagesseto announce: annoncerthe balance: l'équilibreto alternate: alternerthe intensity: l'intensitéthe line: la lignethe competition: la compétitionthe lesson: la leçonto sustain: durablementthe support: le soutienthe spirit: l'espritto adjust: réadaptathe recovery: la récupération

What if just 10 minutes of cardio could transform your heart health more than an hour on the treadmill? In this episode, we're diving deep into the science and strategy behind HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) and Zone 2 training—two of the most powerful (and misunderstood) cardio methods out there. You'll learn: ✔️ What HIIT and Zone 2 actually are ✔️ The specific benefits of each: VO₂ max gains, fat adaptation, insulin sensitivity, and more ✔️ Real-world protocols you can follow, whether you're short on time or training for longevity ✔️ How to combine both into a sustainable weekly cardio routine ✔️ Metrics that matter: VO₂ max, HRV, resting heart rate, and more Whether your goal is better endurance, improved recovery, or simply getting the most out of your time, this episode helps you train smarter—not just harder. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Cardio: HIIT vs Zone Two 03:00 Understanding HIIT: Definition and Protocols 05:52 Comparing HIIT and Zone Two: Efficiency and Effectiveness 09:00 The Science Behind VO2 Max and Cardiac Health 12:03 Exercise Snacks: A New Approach to Fitness 15:11 Practical Applications of HIIT for Various Populations 17:50 The Impact of Short Bursts of Exercise on Health 21:40 Conclusion: Finding the Right Balance in Cardio 26:53 The Importance of Explosive Movements for Longevity 27:45 Tracking Heart Rate: Wearables vs. Intuition 29:41 Understanding Intensity: Talk Test and RPE 30:44 Aging and Health: The Importance of Pushing Limits 32:49 HIIT vs. Zone 2: Finding the Right Balance 38:44 Debunking Myths: HIIT and Hormonal Health 45:45 Zone 2 Benefits: Aerobic Base and Mental Clarity 48:41 Navigating Negative Feedback 50:24 Understanding HIIT vs. Zone 2 Training 51:37 Tailoring Workouts to Goals 53:38 Comparative Overview of HIIT and Zone 2 54:57 Personal Preferences in Training 57:34 The Importance of Data in Training 01:01:40 Engaging with the Audience

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What really happens when you push your limits?From rowing 4,800km across the Atlantic to smashing the 777 Marathon Challenge, adventurer and TV personality Paris Norriss shares his adventures and the mindset needed.This isn't just about extreme feats. It's about creating your own adventures, even if it's just grabbing a few mates for a hike. Because pushing your limits doesn't have to mean breaking world records—it's about stepping out, showing up, and seeing what you're made of.

Ever visit a museum and feel like it wasn't built with you in mind? Struggled to read the exhibit text, navigate a gallery space, or find someone who could help — all while being told the place was “accessible”? You're not alone. And change is possible. Maia Scott This week on Pushing Limits, we're joined by Maia Scott, a blind educator and disability advocate who's working to transform how museums serve people with disabilities. Maia recently launched her own consulting business that focuses on partnering with museums and other cultural institutions to break down barriers whether they are physical or systemic. She brings her lived experience and creative insight to the conversation, sharing how inclusive design, tactile access, better signage, and staff training can open doors — not just for disabled folks, but for everyone. Whether you're someone who's felt excluded from these spaces, or you work in one and want to do better, this is a conversation you don't want to miss. This episode of Pushing Limits is hosted by Bonnie Elliott, produced by Jacob Lesner-Buxton, and edited by Denny Daughters. To learn more about Maia's work, visit  https://maiamaia.co/ The post Making Museums Accessible for All – Pushing Limits – April 25, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon, host of the Purple Patch Podcast, discusses the Win Cycle program, designed to help leaders and teams achieve consistent performance. He emphasizes the importance of "nailing the basics" for high performance, drawing from his experience coaching elite triathletes. Dixon highlights key habits, such as the "Sunday Special" for reflection and planning, consistent fueling after training, adequate sleep, and regular strength training. He criticizes performance trends lacking a scientific basis, such as blood type diets and bioresonance devices, and warns against the OMAD diet for its nutrient gaps and energy instability. Dixon advocates for a simple, science-backed approach to build a performance-based layer for sustained high performance.   Resources Purple Patch and Episode Resources Learn more about Gwendolyn Bounds and her book, “Not Too Late: The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age” at: www.gwendolynbounds.com Check out our world-class coaching and training options: Tri Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/squad 1:1 Coaching: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/11-coached Run Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness/com/run-squad Strength Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/strength-1 Live & On-Demand Bike Sessions: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/bike Explore our training options in detail: https://bit.ly/3XBo1Pi Live in San Francisco? Explore the Purple Patch Performance Center: https://center.purplepatchfitness.com Everything you need to know about our methodology: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/our-methodology Amplify your approach to nutrition with Purple Patch + Fuelin https://www.fuelin.com/purplepatch Get access to our free training resources, insight-packed newsletter and more at purplepatchfitness.com  

Struggling to get your landlord to install a ramp or let you keep a service animal? Ever been denied housing because of your disability, but weren't sure what to do next? You're not alone and there are protections in place. Angie Watson-Hajjem This week, Pushing Limits welcomes Angie Watson-Hajjem. She is the Fair Housing Coordinator of ECHO Fair Housing, which serves the San Francisco East Bay. Topics she will talk about include different forms of discrimination against people with disabilities, accommodations, recourse when discrimination occurs, plus the possible effects of Trump's actions on the disabled community. As the Fair Housing Coordinator, Angie investigates housing discrimination complaints for residents in Alameda, Contra Costa, and Monterey County. She is a certified mediator and helps facilitate reasonable accommodation requests for disabled tenants. Angie holds monthly regional fair housing trainings online where tenants and housing providers can receive fair housing education and counseling. This program is produced and hosted by Eddie Ytuarte. The post Housing Accommodations, Discrimination, & Action – Pushing Limits – April 18, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Does the very system that supports you hold you back? There are a plethora of concerns regarding this administration and Social Security. Social Security is a life and death support in our community. Accordingly, disabled advocates have tried to improve Social Security for literally decades with limited success. We don't have a choice, as we defend this Social Security, we must work to improve it. Did you know Social Security resource limits haven't been updated since 1989? The SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act has been sitting in Congress for a year and a half. Why? On this week's Pushing Limits program, we learn more about producer Denny Daughters' experiences with Social Security. Joining us as we share our frustrations and lived experiences is another blind friend and podcast producer, Kevin Wassmer. Plus, producer Dominick Trevethan shares the financial constraints the current SSI income limits place on him as someone who relies on Medicaid services to live an independent life. From absurd income caps to the hoops we jump through just to survive — we get real about what needs to change. This program was hosted and produced by Dominick Trevethan with editing assistance from Denny Daughters. For more Information on the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act, click here. The post Social Security: Trapped by the System – Pushing Limits – April 11, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Mastering something new brings powerful mental and physical benefits," says award-winning journalist and author Gwendolyn Bounds. In this conversation she explores the transformative power of reinvention at any age. Bounds shares how a simple question at a dinner party led her, in her midforties, from a sedentary career in news to becoming a world championship competitor in the intense sport of obstacle course racing. Drawing from her new book, Not Too Late: The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age, she offers listeners practical tools and expert insights for embracing bold new challenges, reigniting passion, and rewriting the narrative of midlife and beyond.  About Gwendolyn Bounds:  Gwendolyn Bounds is an award-winning journalist and author. Her new book, NOT TOO LATE: The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age, explores how embarking on the long road of mastering something new and hard that you love can bring powerful mental and physical benefits. In the book, Bounds traces her own evolution from an unathletic desk-bound news executive glued to her screens into a world championship competitor in the daunting sport of obstacle course racing.   Connect: Website LinkedIn Instagram Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour: Website Instagram LinkedIn Substack If you found this episode insightful, please follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. For more resources and community support, join me on Substack. Until next time, keep reinventing!

Mastering something new brings powerful mental and physical benefits," says award-winning journalist and author Gwendolyn Bounds. In this conversation she explores the transformative power of reinvention at any age. Bounds shares how a simple question at a dinner party led her, in her midforties, from a sedentary career in news to becoming a world championship competitor in the intense sport of obstacle course racing. Drawing from her new book, Not Too Late: The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age, she offers listeners practical tools and expert insights for embracing bold new challenges, reigniting passion, and rewriting the narrative of midlife and beyond.  About Gwendolyn Bounds:  Gwendolyn Bounds is an award-winning journalist and author. Her new book, NOT TOO LATE: The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age, explores how embarking on the long road of mastering something new and hard that you love can bring powerful mental and physical benefits. In the book, Bounds traces her own evolution from an unathletic desk-bound news executive glued to her screens into a world championship competitor in the daunting sport of obstacle course racing.   Connect: Website LinkedIn Instagram Connect with Lesley Jane Seymour: Website Instagram LinkedIn Substack If you found this episode insightful, please follow the podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. For more resources and community support, join me on Substack. Until next time, keep reinventing!

Joining us today is one of the greatest long-distance runners of all time, a world record-breaking athlete whose relentless determination and resilience has inspired millions — it's the phenomenal Paula Radcliffe!In this episode, Paula takes us through the defining moments of her extraordinary career, from the highs of shattering records at the London Marathon in 2003 — a time that remained unbeaten for 16 years — to the heartbreak of injury setbacks on some of the biggest world stages, including the Athens Olympics in 2004. She reflects on the mental resilience that kept her going, the reality of retiring from a sport that defined her life and the lessons she's carried into life beyond competition.Now focused on inspiring the next generation, Paula talks about the joy of running for pleasure, how she's balancing ambition with self-care, and why she still laces up her trainers every day.If you want to hear more, you can keep up with all things marathon madness by listening to Paula's Marathon Run Club wherever you get your podcasts.For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In California, 2.3 million people are covered by Medicaid. In addition to covering medical care, the program also helps with transportation costs, in-home care, and access to other community support for persons with disabilities and older adults. But that support is in jeopardy. Currently, Congress is trying to cut this program by $800 billion, which would lead to a major reduction in services. Our guest on this week's program of Pushing Limits is healthcare advocate and Youtuber Jane Hash. She will talk about the impact of those cuts on her and other people with disabilities. Plus, Hash will speak frankly about how people with disabilities are struggling to survive in a country that doesn't adequately fund the services we need. This episode of Pushing Limits is written and produced by Jacob Lesner-Buxton. It is hosted and edited by Dominick Trevethan with assistance by Adrienne Lauby and Denny Daughters. Relevant Resources: Jane Hash's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaneHashCNHP Latest info on ways to protect Medicaid: https://justiceinaging.org/ Jane Hash The post The Consequences of Cuts to Medicaid – Pushing Limits – March 28, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

March 26, 2025 What do ultra-endurance running and property management have in common? In this episode, Tony Cline sits with host Pete Neubig to share how the discipline, resilience, and mindset needed for extreme physical challenges translate directly into building a successful property management business. From overcoming obstacles to staying consistent in the face of adversity, Tony dives into the lessons that help him—and can help you—push past limits in both life and business. 

IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon hosts Gwendolyn Bounds, author of "Not Too Late," on the Purple Patch podcast as part of the Win Cycle series, which focuses on performance in various aspects of life. Alongside Purple Patch Fitness Co-Founder Kelli McMaster, Gwendolyn shares her journey from an unathletic childhood to becoming a competitive Spartan racer in her 40s. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, commitment, and breaking routines.  Gwendolyn discusses the transformative power of obstacle course racing, which improved her health, work performance, and overall life satisfaction. She highlights the significance of community and coaching in her journey. The conversation also touches on the benefits of integrating physical challenges into one's life, regardless of age or current fitness level. If you have any questions about the Purple Patch program, feel free to reach out at info@purplepatchfitness.com.   Purple Patch and Episode Resources Learn more about Gwendolyn Bounds and her book, “Not Too Late: The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age” at: www.gwendolynbounds.com  Check out our world-class coaching and training options: Tri Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/squad 1:1 Coaching: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/11-coached Run Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness/com/run-squad Strength Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/strength-1 Live & On-Demand Bike Sessions: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/bike  Explore our training options in detail: https://bit.ly/3XBo1Pi  Live in San Francisco? Explore the Purple Patch Performance Center: https://center.purplepatchfitness.com  Everything you need to know about our methodology: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/our-methodology  Amplify your approach to nutrition with Purple Patch + Fuelin https://www.fuelin.com/purplepatch Get access to our free training resources, insight-packed newsletter and more at purplepatchfitness.com  

Many of us have spent a lifetime trying to shrink ourselves. We grew up being told you could never be too thin. As athletes, especially in endurance sports, smaller, lighter, faster was the ethos of the day. That is changing as we see athletes, especially women, discover that being fueled and strong yields even better performance–and longevity. This week's guest, trainer and nutrition coach Steph Gaudreau embodies that journey through both her personal and professional life. She shares how, for 40+ women especially, growing muscles is the key to better energy and performance in sport and life, and how strength training is the gateway to midlife self-acceptance. Steph Gaudreau, CISSN, CPT, helps athletic women over 40 fuel themselves better, get stronger, increase their energy, and perform better in the gym. She's a sports nutritionist and strength coach with multiple certifications including USA Weightlifting coach, Menopause Health & Fitness Specialist, Girls Gone Strong Women's Coaching Specialist, and Intuitive Eating Counselor. She shares her advice on building strength, proper fueling, and much more as the host of the Fuel Your Strength Podcast. You can learn more about Steph and her work at www.stephgaudreau.comEnroll in our Navigate Menopause Course - https://www.feistymenopause.com/navigate-menopause Subscribe to the Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feistymedia.ac-page.com/feisty-40-sign-up-page Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopause Hit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099 Support our Partners:Hettas: Use code FEISTY20 for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/ Nutrisense: Go to nutrisense.io/hitplay and use code: HITPLAY to get $125 off Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Paradis Sport: Use code: FEISTY20 for 20% off any single item at https://paradissport.com/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyPodscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

Send us a textIn this powerful episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Jason L Coffrin to explore the relentless pursuit of adventure, resilience, and self-discovery.From the tranquility of fishing to the grueling endurance of ultra marathons, Jason shares his transformative journey—highlighting the physical and mental battles he faced while preparing for the Moab ultra race. His story underscores the power of pushing through pain, embracing community support, and the life-changing impact of endurance sports.Key Topics Covered:✔️ Why Ultra Marathons Are More Than Just Running—They're Mental Battles ✔️ Overcoming Adversity: How Jason Faced a Near-Fatal Fall & Kept Going ✔️ The Connection Between Physical Challenges & Mental Resilience ✔️ How the Veteran Community & Adventure Sports Inspire Growth ✔️ The Importance of Pushing Limits & Finding Purpose Beyond the MilitaryJason's story is a testament to resilience, determination, and the drive to seek new challenges—no matter the obstacles. Whether you're a runner, veteran, adventurer, or someone looking for motivation to tackle life's difficulties, this episode will ignite your passion for perseverance.

Today's episodes of Making Contact and Pushing Limits are preempted by special programming for KPFA's 2025 Winter Fund Drive. Paul Reitter and Paul North discuss their translation of Capital: Critique of Political Economy, Volume 1, by Karl Marx. To support KPFA's mission, please donate here or call (800) 439-5732.   The post Special Winter Fund Drive Programming: Paul Reitter and Paul North on Capital, by Karl Marx appeared first on KPFA.

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Dylan Seeley to explore how neurology can enhance athletic performance. We dive deep into working with MMA fighters, focusing on how the brain influences movement, reaction time, and overall performance. Dr. Seeley shares insights into visual and vestibular training, explaining why peripheral vision, balance, and coordination are critical for elite athletes.We also tackle the impact of microdosing, discussing its potential effects on cognitive function and brain optimization. From there, we break down HRV and autonomic nervous system testing, looking at how stress, recovery, and nervous system regulation can make or break performance. Dr. Seeley also provides valuable knowledge on concussions, explaining how they affect an athlete's cognitive and visual systems and what can be done to improve recovery.Sponsors:Tecton Life Ketone drink! https://tectonlife.com/ DRMIKE to save 20%LMNT electrolyte drink mix: miketnelsonlmnt.comDr. Mike's Fitness Insider Newsletter: Sign up for free at https://miketnelson.com/.Flex 4: Check out Dr. Seeley's top 4 tips for someone who has the basics but wants to take their training to the next level: https://miketnelson.com/flex4/Triphasic 2 book now available!Go to https://triphasic2.com/Episode Chapters:04:54 Diving into Visual Training09:05 The Importance of Visual and Vestibular Systems in Sports13:28 Training Techniques and Athlete Insights33:41 Integrating Visual Training into Workouts40:58 Reinforcing Eye Strength with Drills41:18 Biometrics in Sports Performance42:20 Heart Rate and Decision-Making in Athletes45:16 Autonomic Testing for Athletes53:19 Visual Field Testing Techniques01:00:54 Advanced Visual and Autonomic Testing01:05:20 The Art of Coaching and Rehabilitation01:10:03 Pushing Limits in Athlete Training01:12:50 Contact Information and Closing Remarks Flex Diet Podcast Episodes You May Enjoy: Episode 199: The Neurology of Movement, Exercise and Training – An Interview Coach Dan Fichter of WannaGetFast Episode 241: A New Perspective on Brain Health with Dr. Shaun KornfeldConnect with Dr Seeley: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dylan_seeleydc/Website: https://www.inferno-pr.com/Get In Touch with Dr Mike:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmiketnelson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1aTbQqHglfNrENPm0GTpgEmail: https://miketnelson.com/contact-us/

Angela is joined by the amazing Tom Turcich, who shares his extraordinary journey of walking around the world. Tom reflects on the profound lessons he learned during his seven-year trek, particularly the realisation that people are shaped by their environments and circumstances. He discusses the impact of his friend’s death on his decision to embark on this adventure, emphasising the importance of seizing the day, as well as revealing the challenges he faced, including health issues and moments of despair, and the surprising kindness he encountered from people across various cultures. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Power of Walking : Walking forces self-reflection, teaching self-sufficiency and mental resilience. People are Kinder Than We Think : Across different cultures, he experienced generosity and hospitality from strangers. Embracing Constraints Leads to Growth : Accepting life’s limitations helps build a more meaningful and fulfilling experience. Facing Mortality Changes Perspective : A life-changing loss in his teens pushed him to redefine his priorities and live with intention. Nature’s Impact on Mindset : The Atacama Desert and open landscapes brought deep spiritual realizations and a sense of connection. Technology & Distraction : Modern infrastructure and social media influence how we connect; he observed less distraction in places with stronger human interaction. TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS 0:05 – Walking forces deep self-reflection3:39 – Tom’s seven-year journey across six continents5:41 – Biggest lesson: how small and shaped by environment people are8:36 – Holding onto the dream for eight years before starting14:54 – Packing for extreme weather conditions17:42 – The toughest mental challenge and almost quitting26:07 – Unexpected kindness and lessons from different cultures29:43 – The most dangerous moment: held at gunpoint in Turkey34:49 – Most spiritual place: the Atacama Desert41:34 – How the journey reshaped his perspective on human nature53:39 – Where people are most and least distracted in the world57:37 – Final wisdom: “Go for a walk—it’ll benefit you more than you realize.” VALUABLE RESOURCES Get a free snapshot of your health and personalised report at www.yourtotalhealthcheck.com Join The High Performance Health Community A BIG thank you to our sponsors who make the show possible: Get Your Special Free Gift ($76 value) when you start AG1 at http://DrinkAG1.com/angelafoster Target 9 out of the 12 Hallmarks of Aging with Oxford Healthspan Primeadine - www.oxfordhealthspan.com and use code ANGELA to save 15% To find out more about Tom and his book go to: https://www.tomturcich.com/ ABOUT THE GUEST Tom Turcich is the tenth person to walk around the world, motivational speaker, and photographer. Turcich’s seven-year trek with his adopted Shepard-mix pup, Savannah, took them across six continents and thirty-eight countries. He has been featured on CNN, Good Morning America, Business Insider, The Guardian, The Today Show, Newsweek, and more. ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. The High Performance Health Podcast is a top rated global podcast. Each week, Angela brings you a new insight, biohack or high performance habit to help you unlock optimal health, longevity and higher performance. Hit the follow button to make sure you get notified each time Angela releases a new episode. CONTACT DETAILS Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Affiliate Disclaimer: Note this description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is under no obligation to use these links. Thank you for supporting the show! Disclaimer: The High Performance Health Podcast is for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of professional or coaching advice and no client relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should seek the assistance of their medical doctor or other health care professional for before taking any steps to implement any of the items discussed in this podcast.

Welcome to a new episode of Next Level Pros! In this episode, Chris and the team discuss Grant Cardone's journey from losing his $10 million net worth to building a billion-dollar empire. They dive into the key lessons from Grant's experience, including the power of the 10x rule, the importance of personal accountability, and the role of massive action and goal-setting in achieving success.Highlights:"The 10x rule is basically a concept about we set goals and targets, and we find places of comfort that are too small. They don't have, you know, insurance for the average American today, like if you have three months of savings, you think you're good, you're not good.""I realized I was like that I fucked up, and that personal accountability, right? This is not on anybody else. This is on me." "When I wrote this, this book was not really written for other people. I was literally trying to figure out what, what am I going to do to get a bigger audience? How am I going to scale to other industries, right?" "Clarity creates action. When you're unclear, you don't know what to do if I want to get in shape, but I don't know how to get in shape. I'm probably just gonna sit on the couch."Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction 01:09 - Grant Cardone's mindset during the financial crisis04:52 - Grant Cardone's approach to the 10x rule07:12 - Overcoming excuses and taking action09:02 - The role of mistakes and learning in the journey to success12:15 - The importance of massive action and goal-setting16:53 - The power of clarity and planning20:21 - The value of mentorship and community24:19 - The impact of vision and emotional connection29:14 - The Role of Competition and Pushing Limits 31:57 - The Importance of Persistence and Resilience Want me to teach you how to grow your business? Text me! 509-374-7554Want access to more of my content? Click the link below for all of our latest updates and events!https://linktr.ee/nextlevelprosWant to be a guest on our show? Apply here!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YlkVBSluEKMTg4gehyUOHYvBratcxHV5rt3kiWTXNC4/viewform?edit_requested=trueWatch my latest PodcastApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-level-pros/id1687030281Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2?si=95980cd4e55a437aYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@NextLevelPros

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Send us a textA Thrilling Underground Adventure – Exploring the Tu Lan Cave System with OxalisIf you've ever wondered what it's like to swim through ancient caves, trek through dense jungle terrain, and uncover one of Vietnam's most pristine underground worlds, this episode is your backstage pass.In this episode of What About Vietnam, I sit down with my husband, Andrew Newsome, who is still riding the adrenaline rush from his once-in-a-lifetime expedition through the Tu Lan Cave system in Phong Nha, Vietnam. Led by the elite Oxalis Adventure team, this four-day trek pushed him to his limits, but he loved every minute. While he says it is both physically and mentally challenging— judge for yourself if you think your fitness and skills are up for it.What to Expect in This Episode:What makes Tu Lan different from its famous cousin, Son DoongThe fitness factor – Who is this expedition really for? Can a regular traveler take on the challenge?Would you consider this kind of outdoor experience in Vietnam?– Jungle treks, river crossings, and nights under the starsWhat does the experience of swimming through caves feel like?– Flawless organization – How Oxalis delivers world-class safety, guidance, and an unforgettable experienceFood in the wild – Yes, even in the middle of the jungle, the meals were next levelThis is not just another travel story. This is an adventure that redefines what's possible in Vietnam's breathtaking landscapes. In all our years of visiting this country, rarely has anything impressed my husband this much—and that says a lot.If you're an adventure seeker, nature lover, or someone looking for an epic bucket-list experience, this episode will leave you lacing up your trekking boots to start training, and itching to book your own Tu Lan expedition.Tune in now, and let's dive into the adventure of a lifetime. [00:04:28] Caving expedition motivation.[00:07:41] Fitness levels for jungle trekking.[00:10:15] Expedition planning and organization.[00:16:30] Hiking through jungle terrain.[00:21:07] Organised adventure in Vietnam.[00:22:51] Delicious Vietnamese jungle food.[00:27:15] The beauty of the caves.To book tour Andrew did is here.Find out more from Howard Limbert who inspired Andrew to go. The best way to connect with me is not via text, it is through the website www.whataboutvietnam.com website and email.Thank you for listening. Do not send TEXT as I am unable to respond directly. Please email whataboutvietnam@gmail.com Keep abreast of news on our social pages on FB, IG,LinkedIn and TikTokWe'd love a review on your podcast channel.Let me design your #customised #private tour of Vietnam - See our Travel ServicesDo you need a #Dental Procedure? Why not find out what's possible through our Dental and #Cosmetic Medical partner Worldwide Beauty Hospital. Mention #whataboutvietnam to receive 5% discount at Worldwide Beauty Hospital

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If you've ever wondered what it takes to turn the wildest "what ifs" into reality, this episode will leave you inspired to embrace your own boldest dreams. Danielle sits down with Michelle Khare—YouTube sensation, Streamy Award-winning creator, and the woman behind the wildly popular Youtube series Challenge Accepted. Michelle shares how she's pushed herself to the limit with challenges like escaping from a water tank Houdini-style, training with NASA, and even becoming a black belt in just 90 days, and even transforming into a Victoria's Secret model.  Together, they explore: How to tap into your inner daredevil and confront fear. The surprising mental and physical toll of taking on extreme challenges. Why Michelle believes "everything you want is on the other side of fear." How Tim Ferriss' 4-Hour Workweek shaped her fearless philosophy. The behind-the-scenes reality of creating high-stakes, docu-style YouTube videos. How rejection, resilience, and resourcefulness have shaped her career. The life lessons she's learned from clowns, FBI hostage negotiators, and circus performers. Book Reccomendation:  The 4 Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris  Follow Michelle on Instagram Watch Challenge Accepted on Michelle's Youtube channel 

In this episode of The Hog Pod, Jordyn Wieber, head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks gymnastics team, shares insights into her coaching philosophy, the power of vision boards, and how she inspires her athletes to embody their goals daily. Jordyn also opens up about her experience on the reality show Special Forces: World's Toughest Test and how it pushed her physical and emotional limits. She talks about working with her husband, Chris, on the coaching staff and balancing her career with her exciting new chapter as a mother-to-be. Tune in to hear how Jordyn is building a culture of toughness, joy, and passion at Arkansas while celebrating the milestones of her athletes and her own Olympic team reunions. -------- The full video version of this episode, including behind-the-scenes stories and insights from Hannah's life and career, is available exclusively on HogsPlus.com Follow us on social media! Twitter Facebook Instagram The Hog Pod is brought to you by South by Northwest Hospitality

It is Thanksgiving Eve 2024, and even with so much still hanging in the balance for mankind, I'd say we have plenty to be grateful for. Our featured guest tonight is Matt Dawson ( https://dawsonspeak.com/ ), who transformed himself from a man in the corporate rat race into a world-record holding endurance athlete. We are going to discuss the value of physical struggle in overcoming life challenges, and how we can all apply this in 2025. J Gulinello (PerpetualHealth.co) is in studio to co-pilot this expedition, with some stimulating extra content in the second half. Happy Thanksgiving! Watch the rerun here: https://pilled.net/topic-detail/1052509 Sponsor The Show and Get VIP Perks: https://www.quitefrankly.tv/sponsor Badass QF Apparel: https://tinyurl.com/f3kbkr4s Elevation Blend Coffee: https://tinyurl.com/2p9m8ndb One-Time Tip: http://www.paypal.me/QuiteFranklyLive Send Crypto: BTC: 1EafWUDPHY6y6HQNBjZ4kLWzQJFnE5k9PK LTC: LRs6my7scMxpTD5j7i8WkgBgxpbjXABYXX ETH: 0x80cd26f708815003F11Bd99310a47069320641fC For Everything Else Quite Frankly: Official Website: http://www.QuiteFrankly.tv Official Forum: https://bit.ly/3SToJFJ Official Telegram: https://t.me/quitefranklytv GUILDED Chat: https://bit.ly/3SmpV4G Discord Chat: https://discord.gg/4R6bkxqb Twitter: @QuiteFranklyTV Gab: @QuiteFrankly Truth: @QuiteFrankly GETTR: @QuiteFrankly MINDS: @QuiteFrankly Streaming Live On: QuiteFrankly.tv (Powered by Foxhole) FULL Episodes On Demand: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/301gcES iTunes: http://apple.co/2dMURMq Amazon: https://amzn.to/3afgEXZ SoundCloud: http://bit.ly/2dTMD13 Google Play: https://bit.ly/2SMi1SF BitChute: https://bit.ly/2vNSMFq Rumble: https://bit.ly/31h2HUg