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Haken Anderson is a one of a kind. After his dad bought him a bike with money Haken had saved up, Haken luckily fell in love with cycling! But he didn't stop there, his talent and ambition took him to day dream about massive goals like riding across the U.S. and Europe. After an exchange trip took him to Thailand, he was inspired to ride his bike from Morocco to Singapore over 6 months. He did just that! Listen to his stories about his trip and the numerous 100 mile to 200 mile rides he was doing every day for 6 months across Europe and Asia! 

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You may call him Jason, you may know him as Chunky Golfer, another description would be "authentic to the bone." Jason "Chunky," talks about his young basketball career being one of the best players in the country in junior high and high school; he speaks on his anxieties that he battled with throughout his basketball career. He speaks on his own desire to reach the youth on social media through his platform as Chunkygolfer and to coach them through the toll that social media can take on a young mind. 

This episode kicks off BrainStoke's third season. This episode is also sponsored by Cornerstone Advisors!

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Nathan Manwaring is considered a cycling shaman to the spandex community. He’s earned the reputation for accomplishments like being one of three cyclist to hold the LOTOJA record, as well as being a highly decorated cyclist, possibly his greatest feat could be training and coaching Preston and Tom to a podium finish at their first LOTOJA finish line.

Nathan has a brilliant mind capable of digesting the science of sport, nutrition, and endurance. But there’s something about his pursuit of stillness that captivates those who spend time with him. 

“Think for yourself and find time to sit with your thoughts” Shaman Manwaring

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Money stress crushes people, marriages and families. BrainStoke recently partnered with a dear friend and sponsor, Gardner Brown, Owner of Cornerstone Advisors. 

“We don’t get to see people in their financial “spandex” very often but if you did, Gardner Brown is the guy you want to see. He is one of less than 5 people on my shortlist of who I trust in my head about building health and wealth” -Tom Telford

It’s not the societal norm to speak openly about financial stress  but suffering in silence is worse than the actual circumstance.

This is the role of advisor. To share advice, build a solid plan with a strong foundation and hold us accountable through positive peer-pressure. 

Gardner and his team at Cornerstone Advisors are consistently recognized as a leading financial planning firm due to their ability to teach wealth building principles that drive outcomes such as;

“The point of having money is that you don’t have to worry about money”

“…to the neglect of their health, they have a lot of wealth”

“Did having money take away the need for the 5S’s?. No”

All statements from Gardner about the value of balancing  a life of health and wealth. 

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Gardner Brown and Cornerstone Advisors are sponsors of BrainStoke and The BrainStoke Podcast. 

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From a Silver medal in the 2024 Olympic Games in XC mountain biking to ripping up descents in her youth at Deer Valley, Haley Batten loves a challenge. "It is what makes us Excellent!" she would say. Tom and Preston talk with Haley about her willingness and dedication to excellence and performing at her best even when suffering is involved. She speaks on her amazing parents and their example of doing what you love and the sacrifice it takes at time to achieve it. She speaks on her own mental health story and journey in coping with illness in her family and how the bike has become her proving ground for self and therapy session for self-improvement. This is a must listen episode! 

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Owner of Mi Duole  and renown podcast host Stuart Anderson sits down with Tom and Preston to talk about the importance of community and brotherhood and positive coping examples. He touches on the addictive nature of good suffer and his love for the unique sport of cycling. He speaks on his important relationship with his parents and his influential relationship with his father. He also talks about what it means to be a teammate. Tom and Preston also learn more about Stuart's inspiring view on relationships and friendships and what it means to show love through effort! 

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Matthew Lefthand joins BrainStoke a world record holder after completing his 24 hour record for static cycling. He talks nutrition, training, mental health background and his mental prep for this event and the amazing cause he did it for! He completed his goal and smashed the record riding over 1000 km in 24 hours and achieved 14 records in the process. He's a freak of nature and a good friend, the man who just doesn't stop, Matthew Lefthand. 

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Highly Accomplished filmmaker and MTB rider. Braydon Bringhurst is an advocate for doing the unthinkable and the mental battles that come with it. Tom and Kevin talk with Braydon about his origins in cycling and athletics in track and field and what motivates his incredible active self-talk. Listen in to a master at work and a man that goes into the pain cave without a flashlight! 

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Born with Tourette's Syndrome but seeing its effect later in life, Carter Metcalf knows about adversity. With a pension for flips and wheelies, his mountain bike riding has helped him inspire others going through hardships. Carter talks about the bullying in school and online he receives and how it doesn't stop him from inspiring individuals like him! He speaks on his awesome mom and dad and their example, teaching him to rally when the chips are down because someone needs to hear his words. We are amped to tell you a little bit more about the kid who wheelies to stay still, Carter Metcalf! 

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We at BrainStoke pride ourselves on high quality content and amazing guests from many diverse backgrounds. This may not be one of those kinds of episodes. This is an impromptu recording we have from our BrainStoke Team Camp that Tom, Preston, Blair, and Mitt talk about their riding, goals for the year and many sorts of Tom-foolery. Enjoy it cause we sure did!