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Fear is a natural, powerful emotion that is part of the human experience. Instead of fear paralyzing us, let's change our perspective.

My guest on this podcast shares a powerful reframe on fear: Use fear as a motivator. Educate yourself on the fear and move forward.

Justin Matejcek is an avid outdoorsman and extreme athlete. He has over 200 BASE jumps, has run multiple ultramarathons, routinely leads mountaineering expeditions, and has summited many notable peaks, including Mt. Denali.

He served in the military with multiple overseas deployments and is passionate about serving others. Justin founded the nonprofit Veterans Adventure Group which trains Veterans in numerous extreme sports.

In this episode, Justin and I chat about several of his adventures, including an unbelievable experience summiting Mt. Denali.

More than that, Justin shares inspiring takeaways, including:

1. Rather than focus on success, strive for earned failure
2. Push beyond your perceived limits
3. Why getting out of your comfort zone is so important
4. How to grow through fear
5. What makes a great leader

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Elevate your energy and attract your tribe. We become the people we spend time with; we adopt their language, views, and thought patterns.

Are we hanging out with folks who always complain about the weather? The traffic? Their job? Their relationships?

Or do we find folks that help us see the silver lining in our current challenges?

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A continuous Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim (R3) hike in less than 24 hours can be a scary endeavor. My guest reflects on her 7th R3 hike.

Lexi explains why she returns to this strenuous hike over and over again.

Lexi Karpinski is a successful CPA who reached a turning point in her life. She left the Corporate world to explore the Western U.S. with her 2 dogs in her converted 4-Runner (courtesy of Sean Chism's, Cargo Kits).

In this episode, Lexi reflects on her 7th R3 Hike and her recent overlanding experience.

What's more, Lexi shares her thoughts on:

1. The power of your mind
2. How the Grand Canyon R3 is a good reminder of you are stronger than you think
3. Stretching yourself mentally, physically
4. Finding your tribe
5. Trust the Universe 

Join me for this fun conversation with my good friend, Lexi Karpinski!

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Free yourself from overwhelm and unnecessary stress.  Have you ever felt you needed to know all the steps to get from A to B?

Maybe you want to run a marathon, or start a new business, or maybe you simply feel that something needs to change, but you're not sure where to start.

What if it didn't have to be so hard?

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Walking 500 miles on the Camino de Santiago is a magical experience. The Camino is one of the oldest Christian pilgrimages.

My guest on this podcast almost lost her courage to continue the Camino; she almost flew home. But when someone is called to the Camino, you have to do it.

At age 53, Sue walked 500 miles across Spain on the Camino de Santiago. At 54, she walked 500 miles through Italy from the Gran San Bernard Pass to Rome on the Via Francigena.

Sue is passionate about helping her clients overcome health challenges with a detoxifying lifestyle and anti-inflammatory foods. 

In this episode, Sue and I chat about her incredible 500 mile journey on The Camino.

What's more, Sue is sharing timeless life lessons, including:

• Carry only what you need. Don't carry baggage you're not meant to carry.
• Look for the signs. The signs are always there. 
• You don't have to have everything figured out; just know your next step.
• There are always blessings in going the extra distance.
• The company you keep determines the quality of the journey. 
• Strive for a balance between solitude and community. You can walk by yourself and you can always find other people on your trail.
• Guard your energy.
• There are no strangers, just friends we haven't met. You can learn something from anyone.

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Being present. Often we spend our time worrying about the future or regretting the past. How do we fully experience the here and now?

Life is happening right now, right in this moment.  How can we hop off the hamster wheel of endless thoughts and come back to the present?

In this mini episode, Haley walks through 3 simple steps to get back to the Here and Now.

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Learning how to overcome limiting beliefs is essential in reaching the next level in any area of your life.  My guest on this podcast is on a mission to empower men and women to let go of limiting beliefs and get after the life they want.

Jen Copus is a former teacher, administrator, and university instructor. She is now the proud owner of Revitalized Health and Wellness Coaching.

In this episode, Jen shares her struggle with obesity, how she entered the world of running in her 40's, which then lead to 4 half-marathons, 6 sprint triathlons, and numerous 5K races.

More than that, Jen shares important ideas around an optimal mindset, including:

• Make your why greater than any feelings of shame
• Let your belief that YOU CAN take over
• Have the attitude of "just try." What's the worst that can happen? You finish last? So what.
• Try new things. Trust yourself. Trust your training.
• Accept and appreciate where you are. Show up and believe in yourself.

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Finding your why or your purpose helps create alignment in all areas of your life.
What do you believe?  What is your purpose or why?

Our "why" helps us get out of bed in the morning and energizes us to move through challenges. 

Our why is more than a result, like buying a car, or making money, or crossing the finish line.  Our why is a belief or purpose.

In this mini episode, Haley shares 1 key question to help you find your why.

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My first Grand Canyon through-hike took me to the edge of my comfort zone and beyond. I believe life begins at the edge of your comfort zone! In this episode, I share my first experience hiking a continuous 42 mile Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim hike.

In June 2013, I walked into the Grand Canyon and 28 hours later, emerged with swollen, blistered feet, a broken spirit, and a fear of living adventurously.

Ultimately, this experience woke me up and inspired me to run an Ironman, climb to 18,000 feet in the Himalayas and return to the 42 mile Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim hike. 

This show is about how difficult outdoor experiences build inner strength and mindfulness to live a life with purpose and adventure.  It's also about finding a balance between stretching ourselves and being content and grateful each day.   

Every week I will share adventures, insights, and tips to empower you to step into your own adventure-inspired life. I'll bring on guests to share their stories of adventure and inner strength. 

I started this show because I'm passionate about cultivating grit, growth, and gratitude.  But I also need a community to encourage that growth, a lifeline to lean on when things get tough. Something to remind me that I'm not alone and to help me rise again. 

I hope you learn something, laugh a little, and are empowered to step into your best, adventure-inspired life.  Let's get started. 

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