Welcome to the OC Podcast! This series is for anyone planning an outdoor ceremony and for those who work in the world of outdoor events. Hosted by the team at outdoorceremonies.co.uk, we collaborate with some fabulous folk in the outdoor events market to inform and inspire every element of your planning. We hope you enjoy our podcast... and don't forget if you're planning an outdoor ceremony of your own you can visit the directory at outdoorceremonies.co.uk to find your perfect outdoor venue ...
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Unveiling timeless elegance, Settlers Country Manor whispers tales of Auckland’s rich history. This captivating Wedding venue Kumeu offers breathtaking scenery, from sprawling gardens to enchanting waterways. Indulge in a romantic wedding, host a memorable event, or savor a delicious meal at the Game Keepers Restaurant. Step back in time and create lasting memories at Settlers Country Manor.
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Conversations on the deeper lessons we learn from the outdoors. Tim Stewart speaks to athletes, authors, philosophers, and leaders about their adventures outdoors and the lessons they have brought back with them. We explore topics such as flow states, consciousness, fear, risk, and death, and how all of these come together to provide us with meaning and wisdom.
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Your Day, Your Way Weddings + Events Podcast by Caitlin Casey is dedicated to giving you the confidence and know-how to create, design, plan and NAIL your dream wedding or event. Do you have a dream idea in mind but you’re unsure where to start or lacking the expertise to bring it together? Do you want to create a bespoke wedding that reflects your personalities and love story, because you’re not interested in including things just because? Are you seeking the best advice to transform a blan ...
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Let’s talk about our wedding venues. At Settlers Country Manor, we understand that your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. That’s why we offer customizable spaces that cater to your vision, whether it’s an intimate garden ceremony or a grand, rustic barn celebration.By settlerscountrymanor
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Garden Wedding Bliss: Planning Your Dream Day in Nature
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Join us as we explore the enchanting world of garden wedding venues.By settlerscountrymanor
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Auckland Wedding Trends 2024: From Ceremonies to Receptions
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Join Abigail as she explores the latest wedding trends in Auckland, from outdoor ceremonies and intimate micro-weddings to wedding venues Auckland & personalized receptions. Discover how couples are embracing unique ideas like food trucks, and custom cocktails. Plus, learn about the growing influence of Māori culture in weddings and why personaliza…
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Discover the best of Auckland weddings in this comprehensive guide. Explore unique venues for your ceremony and reception, learn about cultural traditions to incorporate, and get expert tips for planning a memorable event. Join us as we delve into the beauty and diversity of Auckland weddings.By settlerscountrymanor
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Auckland Wedding Venues: Your Ultimate Guide
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Planning your dream wedding in Auckland? This episode is your go-to guide! Discover the city's diverse range of wedding venues auckland, from stunning beachfront locations to historic ballrooms and rustic charm. We'll help you find the perfect venue that matches your vision, budget, and guest list. Get expert tips and insights to ensure a memorable…
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Auckland's Natural Beauty and Settlers Country Manor: Your Outdoor Garden Wedding Venue
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In this episode, we explore Auckland's stunning natural beauty and one of the most picturesque garden wedding venues in the city: Settlers Country Manor. Discover the enchanting Waitakere Ranges, the pristine Hauraki Gulf, and the allure of outdoor garden weddings. Learn why Settlers Country Manor is the perfect venue for couples seeking a romantic…
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Auckland After Dark: Unique Evening Wedding Reception Ideas
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Discover unforgettable wedding reception venues in Auckland! From breathtaking rooftop views to enchanting boat parties and themed celebrations, find the perfect setting to make your special day truly memorable. Explore unique cultural experiences and unconventional venues that will leave your guests amazed. Don't miss this essential guide for plan…
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Ep 31 - Extreme Skiing Pioneer Peter Chrzanowski - Living Life on the Edge
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Peter Chrzanowski is an extreme skiing pioneer and Sea to Sky legend. He has atleast 18 ski-mountaineering first descents to his name, including Wedge, Mount Currie, Atwell, Serratus, and Mount Waddington and has also directed or produced 19 ski, paragliding, or action sport movies since the 80's many of which are credited with bringing big mountai…
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Kumeu Wedding Vibes: Your West Auckland Venue Guide
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Dreaming of a magical West Auckland wedding? Discover the charm of Kumeu! This podcast is your go-to guide for finding the perfect wedding venues in Kumeu West Auckland.By raylee
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Auckland lovebirds, this episode is for you! We're swooning over Settlers Country Manor, a Kumeu venue oozing charm. Imagine saying "I Do" with stunning gardens and Auckland's harbor as your witness (. But Settlers goes beyond the picturesque. They have over 60 years of experience creating unforgettable wedding reception venues in Auckland, with de…
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Wedding Bells: Saying "I Do" in Style at Settlers Country Manor
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Calling all lovers of garden weddings! This episode of Wedding Bells is your one-stop shop for exploring Auckland's garden wedding venues. We're setting the scene for romance today at Settlers Country Manor, a place where breathtaking scenery meets rich history. Imagine saying "I do" under a majestic pohutukawa tree, surrounded by seven acres of ma…
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Auckland's Hidden Gem: Unveiling Settlers Country Manor for Your Dream Wedding
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Planning an Auckland wedding and dreaming of a stunning outdoor Wedding ceremony? This episode dives into the magic of Settlers Country Manor, a hidden gem nestled in the West Auckland countryside. We explore their breathtaking ceremony locations and uncover the charm that makes this venue truly special.…
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Solo Soiree: Saying "I Do" in a Garden Paradise at Settlers Country Manor
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Hey, lovebirds and soon-to-be lovebirds! Today's episode is all about embracing the magic of nature and creating a truly unforgettable celebration – a garden wedding! Hold on to your bouquets, darlings, because a garden wedding venue can be the perfect spot for an intimate and incredibly romantic ceremony, even if it's just you and your family.…
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Wedding Reception Auckland Tips for Unforgettable Memories
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Welcome, lovebirds, to "Wedding Bells"! Today, we're setting the scene for a truly magical celebration. Are you dreaming of a wedding reception in Auckland that combines breathtaking scenery, timeless elegance, and endless possibilities? Then fasten your seatbelts, because we're taking a romantic detour to Settlers Country Manor!…
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Unveiling the Charm of Settlers Country Manor
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Today, we journey to a place where elegance meets heritage - Settlers Country Manor, just West Auckland, New Zealand.By settlerscountrymanorseo
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Ep 30 - Dom Francks - The Art of Cultivating Peak States To Be Of Service
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Dom Francks is a modern day renaissance man, having honed his craft at everything from elite golf, to climate tech, to outdoor leadership. The current expression of this craft is Vivify, a transformative journey for adventurous professionals and leaders. It blends 4 months of online leadership coaching with a unique 8-day off-trail backpacking expe…
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Ep 29 - Lauren Bond - The Subtle States of Connection & Transformation
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Lauren Bond is a wilderness guide and founder of The River's Path, offering canoe journeys for deep connection and personal transformation. We explore what is actually means to foster deeper connection to the more than human world and how one can access these subtle states of consciousness. We dive deep into how Lauren facilitates this experience i…
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Ep 28 - Fletcher Tucker - Plant Kin-doms, ancestral bridges, the power of pilgrimage
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In this episode Fletcher joins us again to pick up where we left off in Episode 20. We dive deeper into the practice of cultivating intimacy with the more than world through exploring: Connecting to your local bio-region and seeing it like a "Kin-dom" Ancestor practices - paying homage to those who came before us by understanding how they interacte…
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Ep 27 - Jon Turk on a Life of Expedition Adventures, High Consequence, and Tuning Into Nature
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Jon Turk is the quintessential example of someone who has lived a life of adventure and consistently stayed open to let vivid experiences shape him. He's been named a Top Ten Adventurer of the Year by National Geographic for feats including kayaking around Cape Horn and across the North Pacific from Japan to Alaska, to mountain biking across the no…
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The Ultimate Guide to Blank Canvas Weddings! Episode 4: Choosing the right suppliers
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Today we’re continuing with our mini-series – The Ultimate Guide to Blank Canvas Weddings with Karianne Levett of Bespoke Events Management. In this episode we discuss how to choose the right suppliers for your blank-canvas wedding – because events like this really are a team effort and it’s so important to work with people you trust to do a great …
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The Ultimate Guide to Blank Canvas Weddings! Episode 3: Personalising your outdoor wedding space
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Today we’re continuing with our mini-series – The Ultimate Guide to Blank Canvas Weddings with Karianne Levett of Bespoke Events Management. In this episode we discuss how to personalise your outdoor wedding space. The beauty of this type of wedding is that your venue really is a blank canvas that you can paint your own picture onto – making it tot…
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The Ultimate Guide to Blank Canvas Weddings! Episode 2: Budgeting for a blank-canvas wedding
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In the second instalment of our podcast miniseries - The Ultimate Guide to Blank Canvas Weddings, Karianne Levett of Bespoke Events Management joins us to discuss budgeting for your outdoor wedding. Budgeting is definitely not everyone’s favourite topic when it comes to wedding planning! But it really is the first thing you’ll need to sit down and …
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Ep 26 - Alexander Beiner - Adventures in the psychedelic domain
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Alexander Beiner is the author of the upcoming book The Bigger Picture: How Psychedelics Can Help Us Make Sense of the World and one of the founders of the Youtube channel Rebel Wisdom. Together we explore the parallels between outdoor and psychedelic modes of adventure, and more importantly, how one can integrate extreme experience in a way that h…
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In this episode of the OC Podcast, we talk to celebrant and Pembrokeshire Natural Burial Ground owner Sarah Wickham about the benefits of natural burial. Natural burial – sometimes called woodland burial – is rapidly growing in popularity as we become more environmentally aware. Not only are these types of burials good for the planet, they also off…
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The Ultimate Guide to Blank Canvas Weddings! Episode 1: Questions to ask your venue
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For the first of our new podcast miniseries - The Ultimate Guide to Blank Canvas Weddings - Karianne Levett of Bespoke Events Management joins us to discuss the top questions you need to be armed with when you visit a blank-canvas venue. Blank-canvas weddings have become hugely popular with couples who want to have an outdoor wedding AND have the c…
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A micro-ceremony is a ceremony such as a wedding or renewal of vows, where only a very small number of people are present. This could be the couple with just a very few close family and friends, or it could be just the couple and their celebrant, with no guests at all. Micro ceremonies are ideal for people who really want the focus of their occasio…
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This episode is for people who run an outdoor-based business – whether it’s a venue or a supplier to the outdoor events market – who would like some guidance and inspiration on growing their business online. We chat to two digital visibility specialists – husband-and-wife team Emily and Alan Braithwaite from Yellow Tuxedo – who both have a vast amo…
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16. Supplier Secrets: A Tactile Perception | Creating contemporary & vibrant wedding invites & stationery with Natalie Reidy
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In today’s episode I am sharing my chat with Natalie from A Tactile Perception Wedding Stationery. Your wedding invitations represent the first impression of your most special day, and become a treasured keepsake long after the wedding is over. Nat shares all her knowledge, passion and juicy tips about how you can put your best foot forward with th…
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Planning a budget-friendly outdoor funeral
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In this podcast we look at the increased demand for low-budget funerals and direct cremations during the cost of living crisis, speaking to celebrant Louise C. Smith about the variety of options available to those planning a funeral ceremony. We also look at the options and benefits of outdoor funerals and life celebration services for those who wo…
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15. Supplier Secrets: Haybax | Nailing the right vibe for your wedding entertainment with Lachy & Jase
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In today’s episode I am sharing my chat with Lachy and Jase from acoustic pop duo Haybax. They are honestly two of the coolest cats in the business. They are so laid back and easy going and will go above and beyond to make your big day extra special - whether that means learning a song or two that you’ve requested, pulling out a tune from left fiel…
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Ep 25 - Tara Souch - Living in the seasons, the power of ritual and ceremony
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Tara Souch is a clinical counsellor, specialising in nature based therapy, and a wilderness guide. We chat about: Connecting to the seasons, what it looks like to use each season as a different method of introspection Tools for cultivating intimacy with the natural world as a means of discovery The role of Vision Fasts, ceremony, and ritual as moda…
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14. Supplier Secrets: Roshin Taylor | Bring extra joy to your wedding with an amazing first dance with Roshin Taylor
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In today’s episode I am sharing my chat with Roshin Taylor, who believes in giving couples the confidence to really nail their first dance, however they wish to do it, ensuring they do what they are comfortable with and what reflects them and their couple style and personalities. For Roshin, dancing has been part of her life for as long as she can …
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Ep 24 - Kyle Dow - Exploring Self & Consciousness through Adventure & Ceremony
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Kyle Dow is a coach focused on emotional and spiritual health and wellness. A Rock-climber and seeker, Kyle is adept at exploring ones edge, both in the outdoors and in ceremonial settings. We chat about: Pushing limits in the outdoors and how it often leads to us performing at our best Flow states and the similarities between flow states from adve…
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Ep 23 - Mike Spencer Bown - The Worlds Most Travelled Man, on Adventure, Intuition, and Flow
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Mike Spencer Bown has travelled to all 195 sovereign countries in the world, but done so while getting off the beaten path to pursue adventure rather than passport stamps. He also spent 86 straight days in the wilderness of the Valhalla Range of the Kootenays Mountains in BC, hunting and foraging for his sustenance. We chat about many things, inclu…
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13. Supplier Secrets: Megan Thompson | Heartfelt & engaging storytelling ceremonies from a sought after wedding celebrant
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In today’s episode I am sharing my chat with Megan Thompson, who believes in creating ceremonies that are heartfelt, fun and relaxed, but most importantly they are a true reflection of the couple before her and the love they share. She sees herself as a creative writer and storyteller, not only showcasing a couple’s journey so far, but also what th…
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Ep 22 - Kyle Koch - Wilderness Awareness, Movement, Connection & Belonging
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Kyle Koch is movement coach and nature based facilitator, having studied at The Wilderness Awareness School in Washington, and coaching with organisations such as Evolve Move Play In our conversation we explore what it means to cultivate connection with the more than human world, the practice of giving our attention as a gift, and the way that thes…
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12. Supplier Secrets: OneHeart Studios | Rad and real wedding photos and film with Jack Currie
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In today’s episode I have the pleasure of chatting with Melbourne based wedding videographer and photographer Jack Currie, who makes up one half of OneHeart Studios. In this really fun chat, we talk all things wedding videography and photography and he explains why they are the pro’s at capturing sweet, natural moments without ever being obtrusive.…
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Ep 21 - Taylor Godber -Practices for self regulation, going big, and facilitating transformation
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Taylor Godber is a mountain athlete, entrepreneur and writer. Balancing her athleticism with a strong stillness & grounding practice, she has a lot of wisdom to share. We chat about: Going Pro, going big, and getting hurt - what it means to be conscious of your competency Managing fear and risk in the backcountry - how one can be prepared for the w…
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Ep 20 - Fletcher Tucker - The Art of Cultivating Intimacy with the More than Human World
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Fletcher Tucker is musician and practitioner of earth-based skills, co-founder of Wildtender, which offers immersive wilderness programs that cultivate intimacy with the natural world, connect with wisdom traditions, and nurture human wholeness. We chat about: What it means to listen to the whispers of nature, of the more than human world The way i…
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Ep 19 - Ari in the Air - Race Debrief of Expedition Oregon: America's Toughest Race
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Ari in the Air makes a return to the pod to tell the story of his experience competing in Expedition Oregon: America's Toughest Race. "At some point, everyone in this event will seriously regret their decision to race" - Lars Bukkehave 2018 ATR winner Ari gives us a debrief on exactly what let a stuntman to test his hand at expedition racing, paint…
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Ep 18 - Jen Segger - Ultramarathons, Adventure Racing, and Testing the Limits of Endurance
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Jenn Segger is an adventure athlete, coach, and guide based in lower British Columbia. We chat about: How she broke into the professional ultramarathon and adventure racing scene The challenges of adventure racing and team dynamics The art of chasing Fast Known Times Why Fastpacking beats backpacking Much, much more Links mentioned in the conversat…
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Ep 17 - Harley Rustad - Lost in the Valley of Death
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Harley Rustad is the author of the new book Lost in the Valley of Death: A Story of Obsession and Danger in the Himalayas. It tells the story of Justin Alexander Shetler, American adventurer and influencer who disappeared in the foothills of the Himalayas in 2016. While the circumstances surrounding Justin's disappearance grip you like a true crime…
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Ep 16 - Ari in the Air on the wisdom of living at your edge
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In this episode I chat to mountain athlete, podcaster, and filmmaker Ari in the Air. Ari recently gave a talk at The Stoa on Brinksmanship, the art of finding and learning from your edge. Here we discuss the idea and some of the experiences that formed it. Along with Brinksmanship, we chat about: Flow states in the outdoors, the do's and don't's of…
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Ep 15 - Jeff Wirth on the wisdom gained from animal tracking and photography
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In this episode, I chat to Jeff Wirth the conservation filmmaker, photographer, and certified wildlife tracker. I discovered Jeff through his Instagram @staywildmedia, where I was absolutely captivated by the shots he captures of some of the beautiful mammals living in the Pacific Northwest We chat about: The lost art & science of animal tracking &…
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Ep 14 - Belinda Kirk on The Adventure Revolution
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In this episode, I chat with Belinda Kirk, the explorer, author & speaker. Belinda's adventures include walking across Nicaragua, searching for camels in China's Desert of Death, discovering ancient rock paintings in Lesotho, pioneering inclusive expeditions for people with disabilities. She has led dozens of youth development expeditions around th…
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Ep 13 - Tucker Walsh on finding meaning and transformation from Vision Quests and other nature based practices
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In this episode, I chat with Tucker Walsh. Tucker is an Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker who has spent the last few years exploring transformation experiences and communities, including a Wilderness Quest with Animus Valley Institute, which is the focus of our discussion. We chat about: Tucker's life as a filmmaker and the circumstances tha…
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Ep 12 - Brent Martin on entrepreneurship, group flow through adventure, and modalities of transformation
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In this episode, I chat to Brent Martin, founder of Ryders Eyewear, one of the OG of mountain bike eyewear brands, as well as xcamp.ca which leads transformational backcountry camps designed to stoke souls and awaken spirits. we chat about: The birth of Ryders, the same year that Brent won the first Canadian Mountain Bike Championship in 1986 Legen…
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Ep 11 - Meghann O'Brien on finding flow in snowboarding & weaving + much more
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In this episode I chat to former pro snowboarder turned weaver and artist Meghann O'Brien. We chat about: How she fell in love and out of love with snowboarding. The challenges of filming mountain films, the toxic side of competition, and how it relates to intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation. How Meghann accesses flow states, how the feel of thes…
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Ep 10 - Adventure, transformation, and spirituality with James Farr
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In this episode, James Farr returns to the show to continue where we left off in episode 6 to explore transformation through adventure, We chat about some of James' most transformative experiences outdoors, the challenge of reconciling it into a belief system, how adventure sports develop out of privelege, and how fear and suffering are so often in…
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Ep 9 - Simon Yugler on different ways of relating to nature, initiations, and depth psychology
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In this episode, I chat with Simon Yugler. Simon is depth psychotherapist and psychedelic integration coach. We chat about: Simon's relationship to the outdoors and how it has developed and been influenced by depth psychology The ritual of initiation, its history, transformative power, and how adventure sports and travel can be viewed as modern att…
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