#40: Trail Running With Luke Nelson

#43: Deciphering Nutrition Models With Erin Butler & Shannon O' Grady Ph.D

Deciphering between different nutrition models, diets, etc can be overwhelming and we may not be sure where to begin.    The goal of this episode was to get two different experts together and help break down some popular trends. We are joined by Erin Butler, MTN RDY Nutrition Therapist and Shannon O'Grady Ph.D. who is the Director of Product Development at Gnarly Nutrition and this will be her third time joining us. We are obviously a fan.    We chat about intermittent fasting, keto, paleo, vegan, and some other nutrition trends and also take some questions from the community.    Also, do yourself a favor and try https://gognarly.com/ [https://gognarly.com/]  -- full transparency, we get no kickback from this. We just like to promote good products that help. Use the code mtnrdy for 15% off all products.

#42: How To Set Positive Affirmations Under High-Stress With Olympic Boxer Alexis Pritchard

Boxing is a very difficult sport with high consequences. How do you train your brain to take a step back and approach such a difficult endeavor with ease? We sit down with New Zealand Olympic Boxer, Alexis Pritchard. Placing 5th in the RIO Olympics, Alexis took up this sport at age 19 and never looked back.    Now retired from the sport, Alexis travels around New Zealand teaching workshops on setting positive intentions and putting yourself into a flow state before high-pressure situations.    We loved this conversation and we know you will too. See what Alexis is up to here.    @alexis.rebuildwithlex

#41: The Complexities of Hunting Ethics - A Discussion With The Experts, Dr. Josh Lenart

Conversations that only occur in echo chambers don't always spur growth. Divisiveness occurs when we think we need to go left or right. I am interested in having conversations on the MTN RDY podcast that propel us forward. How can we bridge this gap? How can we understand one another? This doesn't mean we have to change our personal ethics or lifestyle. It means we can listen to understand one another. This is sometimes easier said than done. • Disclaimer: I don't hunt and I don't eat meat. This is a personal choice. It doesn't mean I am better than anyone nor the latter. • In the past, I caught myself judging those that do go Backcountry hunting without asking any questions about it myself. I labeled. This is a fundamental problem. I labeled them and passed severe judgment without seeking to understand. I have had some confronting experiences lately about my own judgments and the consequences I have had to face because of them. • I had one of the best conversations I have ever had on the podcast with Dr. Josh Lenart who serves as the chair for the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers for the Central Region Utah Chapter and one of his board members, Caitlin who is also brilliant. • We chatted environmental and economic benefits of BC Hunting, ethics of hunting, common misconceptions, common understandings, game population, and more. • We walked away with an understanding, which is all you can ask for.

#40: Trail Running With Luke Nelson

This podcast we connect with professional trail runner, Luke Nelson. Luke Nelson is not only an ambassador for the trail community, but he is also an ambassador for Protect our Winters and Patagonia.    Simply stated, Luke gets it. With an ever-present desire for adventure, he chose to focus less on the competitive scene and set his sites on an adventure. He has since traveled all over the world exploring wild places on foot. Trail running has provided him an intimate connection to the land and a strong desire to do what he can to protect and preserve them.   Follow Luke on IG @slukenelson   Check out Luke's film on trail running and conservation efforts in Patagonia HERE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryasKmNBJEc]

#39: Diving Into Your Questions With The Utah Avalanche Center

We are back with the Director of the Utah Avalanche Center, Chad Brackelsberg. If you didn't listen to our first episode with Chad, we highly recommend you go back and listen to Episode Utah Avy Center Podcast #21 [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/21-utah-avalanche-center/id1247353769?i=1000395311466&mt=2]    This helps build a base of the avalanche safety and awareness protocol for athletes. We dive a little deeper in this episode reflecting back on the 2017 season, updated learning modules to keep us educated and field questions from the backcountry skiing (and running) communities.    We also opened up (6) additional slots for our Backcountry "Skills in the Hills" workshop with Utah Ski Guides Amy David and Noah Howell to increase your base of knowledge with two extremely experienced guides in the Backcountry.    MTN RDY Backcountry Workshop [http://www.mountainreadyfit.com/noah-howell-clinic]   Last, the UAC is a 501c3. They lead the way in backcountry safety worldwide. Please donate what you can.    https://utahavalanchecenter.org/donate [https://utahavalanchecenter.org/donate]