The Adventure Creator Podcast

Podcast update, 12/25/20

My hard drive failed and I'm currently in Quintana Roo, Mexico, so I am not able to publish 2 recent ACP episodes. Hopefully the data recovery folks can help me out but I am not optimistic. It's likely I lost almost all the footage from my 3 months in Mexico and a handful of Symphony Podcasts… Brutal, but things could be worse.

My mom always says, "bad things happen so worse things don't happen." I don't see how that applies to this situation but at this point it's out of my control and not worth fretting about. 3 years ago I had just been traveling around Europe for 3 months and had my backpack stolen with my camera, laptop, drone and worst of all my external hard drive. I think the sting of that one allowed me to compartmentalize this situation and remain in the present moment and have a positive mind state.

Unable to publish anything this week I wanted to share a brief update so I walked outside from the Airbnb and recorded for 9 minutes- 1 take, just my raw thoughts on this Christmas day, 2020.

Two main messages came to mind:

1. What gifts did you give yourself this year? Gratitude breeds happiness and reflecting on the positives from 2020 is key to being in the right state of mind as the year comes to an end.

2. What are you working on? Even if you are content with your place in life or your mindset, there is always something to learn, or some way to grow. After attending a men's retreat a few weeks ago I discovered a possible area of growth I had been ignoring- learning to be present even when I feel like I'm wasting time or I'm doing something I'm not all that thrilled about.

Thank YOU for being a part of my community and providing the fuel I need to keep creating. I appreciate everyone who has been a part of my journey and especially the folks who reach out to engage with the content I put out. It means the world to me to hear from you.

Video here: https://youtu.be/bRrtAamR8Yo

Anyways, cheers to 2020 and Merry Christmas :)

You get to decide how you see the world. If you don't formulate your own perspective, someone else will do it for you. Thinking for yourself, having non-judgmental conversations and using primary sources to inform conclusions is empowering and can allow you to take hold of your life and exercise your autonomy.

Video version here: https://youtu.be/163b7gNKc_c

Check out kylehuber.com and sign up for the email newsletter there! I have a new short film called Still Skiing and I am writing a bit more for the blog lately.

I am also now hosting The Symphony Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MGAgFX7purkH4K2e0wCJv You can find The Symphony Podcast on Google, Apple and Spotify. The Symphony Podcast is a short form podcast that touches on a new topic each week with the goal to share valuable information that you can apply to your life, today.

A symphony requires many different instruments to make one beautiful harmony. On the Symphony Podcast we take the same approach to your life. Today's episode re-syndicates two episodes of the Symphony Podcast, "How Thoughts Create Our Reality" and "Redefining Competition." Matthew Callans, Roddy Hanson, Zak Kosher, myself and others are building The Symphony platform with the goal to connect you with the resources to go further; start a business, get in shape, stay up on progressive topics and live a balanced life without having to waste time and money navigating the process on your own.

Part 1, How Thoughts Create Reality features Matthew Callans. Then, in the second micropod episode Roddy Hanson joins us to talk about Redefining Competition.

Hosting the Adventure Creator Podcast has been a blast and I promise, we are just getting started. Growing as an interviewer/storyteller and having conversations with the passionate folks that have been on the show so far has been wildly rewarding. With 11 episodes published and counting, the Symphony Podcast's shorter format and goal to deliver value each week is an alternative to the longer form ACP.

The Symphony is not only a platform but a growing community. Drop me a message and join us for a micropod or just ask a question to get us firing! We are digging the engagement aspect of the pod and want to make it accessible to anyone who shares our mindset for growth and philosophy around information sharing.

Check out The Symphony website for other information, articles and get signed up for the email newsletter! TheSymphonyco.com

And if you aren't already, subscribe to both the ACP and Symphony Podcasts to make sure these episodes are delivered to you wherever you listen to podcasts.

Dr. Aaron Roughan is an integrative chiropractor and applied kinesiologist currently practicing in Sayulita, Mexico.

“When the voice and the vision on the inside is more profound, and more clear and loud than all opinions on the outside, you've begun to master your life”

~ John F. Demartini

Follow Dr. Aaron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draaronbeingaligned/

Psychedelics, death, mental health, creativity and outdoor adventures are among the topics of conversation today with David Patty. David is a filmmaker carving a unique path based on his passions with ambition and commitment.

We also talk about how limitations can actually help creativity excel, resistance to ideas, capturing authentic moments, the power of narrative storytelling and a ton more. I thoroughly enjoyed this talk and I know you will too.

Check out David's new production company, Practice Pictures on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/itsallpractice/

David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david_patty/

Kyle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventure_creator/

Jason Stauffer is an entrepreneur and cofounder of Morozko Forge, an innovator and leader in the cold immersion space. Last time Jason and I spoke on episode 9, he still had a day job. Since then, Morozko Forge has grown radically. During our conversation today we discuss the challenges that have come along with such rapid growth, the mindset changes Jason has undergone, and a bunch more. Press play and enjoy!

https://www.morozkoforge.com/

Morozko on IG:

https://www.instagram.com/morozkoforge/

Jason's IG:

https://www.instagram.com/jason_morozko/

Jason's Wife/ business partner:

https://www.instagram.com/adrienne_jezick/

ANDDDD if you enjoyed this conversation be sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop me a message on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/adventure_creator/

Tori Immel has created a beautiful harmony of ambition, mindfulness, and passion that resonates through everything she does. We talk about coping with grief, mental health, launching a career around your passions/interests and gracefully pivoting during an unexpected Covid layoff this year. Tori's passion for the environment and human-centered storytelling has driven her towards a life that fires her up and brings value to the world.

Awesome quotes, insights and wisdom galore, this conversation is a drop of goodness at a time when we all need it most.

Follow Tori on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tori_immel/

Check out Symphony: TheSymphonyCo.com (Tori is a huge part of the Symphony team)

Follow me on Instagram and drop me a message if you heard the pod! https://www.instagram.com/adventure_creator/

From the Canadian melting pot of cultures and flavours we know as Montreal, a young artist by the name of Spaceman Dela emerges. Growing up in a family of musicians, Dela has been surrounded by the impactful sounds of Jazz, Progressive Rock, and Classical music since a very young age.

Throughout his childhood and teenage years, rap and hip-hop seemed to stand out and have a gravitational pull on him. Recognizing his unique abilities to write and compose lyrics, create melodies, and dive deep into sonic moods, Spaceman put the pen to the pad and started creating.

Years of experience, performances and creative ventures later, the versatile emcee, singer, and songwriter is ready to shine and expose the true star that he is. Providing "cosmic poetry for the soul" and feeding into the most human emotions and otherworldly curiosities, Dela has set out to break the mold and bring something fresh to the table with every release.

Links:

New album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1lhjuAx6fS3snCj8mX5Xxr

Joel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacemandela/

Kyle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventure_creator/

Victoria Tin-bor Hui received her Ph.D. in Political Science from Columbia University and her B.SSc. in Journalism from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Victoria is an associate professor at the University of Notre Dame, and her core research examines the centrality of war in the formation and transformation of “China” in the long span of history.

Hui also studies contentious politics. As a native from Hong Kong, she has written “Will China Crush the Protests in Hong Kong? Why Beijing Doesn’t Need to Send in the Troops” in Foreign Affairs and “Hong Kong’s Umbrella Movement: The Protest and Beyond” in the Journal of Democracy. She also maintains a blog on Hong Kong https://victoriatbhui.wordpress.com. She has extensively commented on Hong Kong politics in the media including the Washington Post’s Monkey Cage, ChinaFile, ABC, the BBC, the New York Times, the Guardian, Bloomberg, Sky News, NPR, Vox, and the Christian Science Monitor.

Victoria Hui's class on Contentious Chinese politics in the Fall of 2016 shifted my understanding of China and its place in the world. Following the end of the century of humiliation and the powerful Qing dynasty, we studied China's political and cultural history- Mao's cultural revolution, the invasion of Tibet and Mongolia, the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, Falun Gong, the widespread jailing of human rights lawyers, and the rise of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) regime.

Because of China's growing influence and worldwide power it is vital to understand its history of human rights abuses and oppression of its people. During our conversation Victoria shares a brief history of China as well as her insights into the ongoing fight for freedom in Hong Kong. After more than 10,000 arrests and the passage of China's new extradition law (which broadly deems any form of dissent punishable with severe consequences) Victoria remains optimistic that daily, decentralized and diversified (the 3 D's) protest tactics provide hope for the future of Hong Kong.

Introducing Symphony, an information sharing platform designed to help you grow, in whatever direction you choose.

A symphony requires many instruments to come together to create one perfect harmony, and we take the same approach to your life. Growing in various aspects of life is key to living a balanced and fulfilling life. TheSymphonyCo.com is a platform and growing community that features all sorts of content from articles and blogs to videos and travel insights, as well as the Adventure Creator Podcast.

Each week we will release a shorter format podcast (typically 15-30 minutes) on a specific topic, with the goal to get you thinking about something new, or in a different way.

The Symphony Podcast is a collaboration between myself, Kyle Huber, and Matthew Callans, Roddy Hanson and a number of others who are passionate about living a complete harmonious life. We believe conversation and information sharing is key to personal growth, and we want you to join the community.

Call to action: Subscribe to the podcast (Spotify, Apple or Google, follow us on Instagram and sign up for the email newsletter at thesymphonyco.com.

The Symphony Podcast provides a great contrast to the long-form Adventure Creator conversations. I thoroughly enjoy both formats and look forward to your feedback and thoughts. Drop me a note when you listen to the next episode on Micropod Monday!

More Links:

Follow Kyle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventure_creator/

Symphony on IG