In this week's episode we talk with Austin Mullen about his passion for skydiving and how he has found not just so much freedom and joy through jumping out of airplanes but he has also found community and a sense of purpose that he had been deeply longing for. We talk about the importance of mindset and taking care of your body and prioritizing who you spend your time with and how you spend your time in order to break through dark times of isolation and depression. Austin has a history of traveling all over the world and trying new things from photography to surfing, skiing and now skydiving. His life went on hold in different ways, as many of ours did, during the pandemic and he vulnerably opens up about what it was like to feel directionless and purposeless, and how making certain changes and prioritizing his health has truly changed his life. This is a good one!

Find out more about Austin at @austinmullenphoto on instagram

Find out more about your host Micayla Jean at micaylajean.com @micayla.jean @micaylajeanphotography @wilderdaily and @findingwilderpodcast

In this episode we talk with Madi Rowan about creating her dream life. A few months ago Micayla's brother was on the pod, and this week we talk to her sister-in-law about her transition from playing full time basketball most of her life to now being a full time blogger and clean beauty advocate. We talk about how Madi and Devin met in college playing basketball and how they continue sustaining their life together as a married couple who moves all over the world consistently. Madi knew when they graduated college that she wasn't going to work a "normal" job as Devin's career as a professional athlete would be taking them to new places. She has grown her lifestyle blog over the last six years and has a career which she is super passionate about in clean beauty. We talk about creating her dream life while working within the company of Beauty Counter and how much the mission means to her. Tune in to hear more about Madi's health journey and how switching to safer products as changed her life. If you love manifestation and magic, AND know the importance of working hard--this episode is for you!

Find out more about Madi at www.everydaywithmadirae.com and on instagram @madi_rowan

Find out more about your host Micayla Jean at www.micaylajean.com or on instagram @micayla.jean

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In this episode we share the top five listened to episodes in the first year of fining wilder the podcast!

I can barely believe Finding Wilder turns one year old this week! In this episode I talk about some really incredible lessons I've learned in year one, why I love doing what I do and what to look ahead to! XO Micayla Jean

THANK YOU for being here.

@findingwilderpodcast @micayla.jean @micaylajeanphotography @wilderdaily

On this episode with Torey Lee Brooks, who is a multi-sport adventure athlete and passionate 9-5 career woman, we talk about her recent excursion skiing as a female athlete across the 317+ mile Catamount Trail. We talk about the balance of working a "real job" and finding the time and ability to live life passionately while also making time to prioritize the health of this beautiful planet we live on. Torey is a real inspiration when it comes to making choices and really living out the possibilities this life has to offer!

Find more about Torey at www.summit4something.com and @tleeski

Find more about your host Micayla Jean at www.micaylajean.com @micayla.jean @micaylajeanphotography @wilderdaily @findingwilderpodcast

Kyle Jacoby is an environmentalist and farmer in New England. In this episode his philosophical interest paired with Micayla's curiosity created a space to chat with open minds about where the concept of meaning comes from. They touch upon the power of nature and the beauty of connecting with it's "perfection" as well as the simple yet profound choice to stay curious and allow questions to lead to more questions rather than steadfast answers may just be one of the most crucial things we can do as humans today.

Find out more about Kyle at @_farmerkyle

Find more about your host Micayla Jean @micayla.jean @micaylajeanphotography @wilderdaily @findingwilderpodcast and www.micaylajean.com

In this episode with Lindsey Beals, Owner of Soul Revival Studio in Waterville, Maine we dive into her story finding barre and yoga and the beautiful transition into motherhood and owning her own studio--the first studio of it's kind in central Maine! We talk about the deep cracking open that came with finding yoga after losing her dad suddenly, the transition from building a certain life but following the guidance from within herself and the signs that came and continue to come from her dad to living the beautiful life she lives today. Her story is a divine one, and truly inspiring. Lindsey is authentic, present and expansive in the way she shares her stories vulnerably and with an open heart.

Find out more about Lindsey and her studio here: www.soulrevivalmaine.com @soulrevivalstudio

Find more about your host Micayla Jean at www.micaylajean.com @micayla.jean @wilderdaily @micaylajeanphotography @findingwilderpodcast

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Ultra hiker, Mental health advocate and founder/director of the nonprofit organization Hike the Good Hike, Jesse Cody has walked more than 10,000 miles to raise support for young people suffering from depression and other mental health issues. He started off 2023 conquering 1,100 miles of the Florida Trail and he just ran his first Boston Marathon! Next up is the 3,000 mile continental divide. In this episode we get vulnerable with this rugged mountain man and talk about how healing the woods are, the importance of being open with our emotions especially as a man, and how grateful Jesse still is today for that first long walk that truly saved his life after being in a dark place.

Head on over to www.hikethegoodhike.com to learn how you can play a role in supporting HTGH and make sure to follow Jesse on instagram @hikethegoodhike

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Today on the pod we talk with Sarah Fenerty who is not only a talented artist but also works with her family at Northwoods Brewing Company where she is the genius behind the art on their beer cans. We talk about the dynamic of working and creating with those closest to you and what it's like to come home to a blank canvas and where the inspiration to paint comes from. We dive into her years as a teacher and the gifts that truly came for students and teachers in 2020. Sarah shines a light of joy, gratitude and pure intentional creativity wherever she goes and it's easy to hear that come through in this episode!

Find out more at www.sarahfenertyart.com and @s.fenertyart and Northwoods Brewing Co

Find out more about your host, Micayla Jean www.micaylajean.com @micayla.jean @micaylajeanphotography @wilderdaily @findingwilderpodcast

Today's podcast episode is with my brother and professional basketball player, Devin Gilligan. We talk about working hard versus being "talented" and how over the years he looks in the mirror knowing that he never wants to say he didn't give it his all. His hard work and love for the game has landed him some incredible opportunities all over the world to continue playing a sport he loves and making a career out of it. We talk about not just the importance of physical strength and health but also of a healthy mind and how basketball can play in impactful role in changing people's lives, especially kids!

Devin just finished up a season in Bergen, Norway and will soon begin his next season in Japan!

Follow along with Devin on his instagram page @devin_gilligan33

Find out more about your host, Micayla Jean:

www.micaylajean.com

@micayla.jean @micaylajeanphotography @findingwilderpodcast @widlerdaily