In this episode, Adam Edwards, professional paddler and content creator, opens up about mental health, humanizing whitewater kayaking, and his journey from focus on the gnar to prioritizing relationships on the river.

Adam talks about how kayaking, and the Instagram reels he creates using kayaking fails, helps him work through his social anxiety and imposter syndrome.

He shares his strategies for emotional regulation and the importance of seeking support when dealing with difficult emotions, situations and trauma.

This is an unfiltered and raw conversation about the challenges we face when choosing to participate in extreme sports, and also the joy and growth that we experience that has us keep coming back.