Becoming Human

On this week’s Becoming Human podcast, I talk with @djmchugh2392, Daniel Mchugh about his progression in backpacking. His adventures begin in the Northern Cascades to the Rockies and ultimately the Scottish National Trail. On their 536 mile adventure, they faced more than they intended, yet they pushed forward and came home with a renewed sense of character. 

When you set out into the wild, your character and knowledge is put to the test. There’s something about overcoming struggle that is fulfilling and exciting. Daniel reminds me of the why I fell in love with the wild. 
Check him out at http://liveforthetrail.blogspot.com/?m=1
 

Dr Yvonne Naughton is an ultra runner with a medical specialty in pediatrics and sports medicine. Dr David Brown is the founder and medical director of the ELMM Clinic. Dr. Brown’s specialty is internal medicine and obesity.

Yvonne and David believe that patient care starts at healthy lifestyle choices.

They started the ELMM clinic to help educate and support people in the pursuit of changing their health and lifestyle. For more, go to their website: www.elmmclinic.com

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Thanks to the Living Arrows for " Wild At Heart " - http://bit.ly/TheLivingArrows

Dr Yvonne Naughton is an ultra runner with a medical specialty in pediatrics and sports medicine. Dr David Brown is the founder and medical director of the ELMM Clinic. Dr. Brown’s specialty is primary and critical care medicine.

Yvonne and David believe that patient care starts at healthy lifestyle choices.

They started the ELMM clinic to help educate and support people in the pursuit of changing their health and lifestyle. For more, go to their website: www.elmmclinic.com

If you’d like to support the show, leave a review on itunes or google play.

Trevor Zekiplinatell is an introspective musician and wood craftsman. Trevor is preparing to be an entrepreneur by learning how to achieve excellence and all the while pondering his own fulfillment. 

CamE is an Army Combat Veteran, Trail Runner and a founder of Running For Combat Veterans - a nonprofit helping veterans that have fallen through the system's "cracks", much like herself. 

After countless surgeries, Campbell turned to running in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest for strength and solace. 
For more on Running for Combat Veterans: runningforcombatveterans.org

This episode features April Byrd of Byrd House Designs. She's a painter adventuring across the United States. April and her family left all that they knew behind, with Alaska at their backs and the world in their sights, they left to share her art with the world. 

April and her family face challenges and encounter rewarding experiences that brings them together as a community. We often fear the risk of doing what we love or pursuing an opportunity, but that risk is exaggerated by our imagination. I admire April and her family for challenging the notion of risk, pursuing joy and facing any troubles that may arise. 

April has reminded me that a fruitful life cannot only be pleasurable or ideal, but it can be tranquil. Check out her art prints → http://bit.ly/AprilByrd and find her on instagram as spotthedrivingdead. 

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John Dilworth is an animator, actor, writer, and producer who is releasing a new film, Goose In High Heels. Dilly has won and was nominated for several film and animation awards. He is known for his cartoons, Courage the Cowardly Dog, The Dirdy Birdy, The Chicken from Outer Space, and Life In Transition which you can see at www.stretchfilms.com or their youtube channel

Since childhood, I was drawn to John’s stories which explored fear, psychopathy & love. His work took my mind to uncomfortable and unfamiliar places, but I couldn’t look away. I talked with John to listen to his perspective on his art, life, and his relationship with the audience. In our conversation; we explored the internal landscape of the human mind, symbolism as it's told through religious stories and modern media, the value of humility and humor, and his experience creating his new film, “Goose In High Heels.”

What happens when a single evil act disrupts a life, a community, a species? Remember how people reacted in the wake of 9-11, Hurricane Sandy, and Hurricane Katrina? In the wake of a single evil act, we're reminded of love. The way Dilly conveys this experience in Goose In High Heels, is beautiful and resonate. You can support Dilly by visiting his website which can be found above. Enjoy the preview of his new film below! Subscribe to Stretch Films Youtube Channel to stay updated.