Week two of Appalachian Trail adventures on the Like a Bigfoot Podcast!!

This week we are joined by Matt Marrero, trail name “Mojo”, a southbound hiker who recently completed his journey on the Appalachian Trail.

Last year he finished college and almost immediately traveled up to Mt. Katahdin in Maine and started walking.  Over 5 and a half months, he experienced all the joy, freedom, pain, understanding, struggle and accomplishment that the trail brings.  A real life-changing experience!

Matt loves chatting about his time on the AT and I really enjoyed hearing his tales about his many adventures on the trail.  In this episode we chat about what really inspired him to take on this quest, the biggest meal of his whole entire life, the beauty of trail angels, awesome trail nicknames, how he handled the challenging moments, what the trail taught him about himself and what he plans on doing in the future.

Also what inspired him and some friends to take on a brutal 28 mile day???  SPOILER ALERT: It rhymes with “Spinese Chuffet”

Combine this with last week’s episode with the “Blackalachian” Daniel White and you will really get a good idea of what trail life is like (although I have to imagine you really have to be there to fully “get it”).

Hope you guys enjoy the last episode of 2017!!! It’s been an amazing year! Thanks again for everyone who’s tuned in and extra thanks for all of our amazing guests!!!!!!! EXCLAMATION MARKS!!!

MORE FROM MATT MARRERO:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MojoandEast/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mojothewolf/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPYLdPPOCE0

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I’m a self-admitted gigantic Calvin Johannsen fan and am so happy to call him one of my best friends.  I am even happier to have him back on the show for an unprecedented THIRD episode!

In fact, our friendship is one of the main reasons I started this podcast.  I’m incredibly lucky to have such an inspiring person in my life and when I started the show Calvin was in the midst of his 14ers Project (100 mountains in 100 days)  I really wanted to share his story and, selfishly, I also wanted to record some of our conversations.  The joke has always been that Calvin should be a motivational speaker named “Calspirations” and I wanted an excuse to store and revisit some of our chats!

He’s become one of the most successful people using intention, clear vision, and willingness to put in the consistent work.  He’s very analytical and driven to push himself towards constant momentum on any goals!

In this episode we go through Calvin’s goal setting process, how he reflects on previous goals, and how he builds intention into his daily routine.  The intention was to prepare everyone in the Like a Bigfoot community for a fresh start as we reflect on 2017 and prepare for 2018!

I really hope after listening you apply some lessons he shares while chasing success in your own life.

This is TRULY ONE OF THE BEST EPISODES OF THE SHOW.  Enjoy!

MORE FROM CALVIN:

Join 100 CLUB: http://join100club.com

The 100 CLUB Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/832978636814272/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvin.johannsen/

Calvin Johannsen 1st appearance on the Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464/like-a-bigfoot-episode-2-calvin-johannsen-9516-1023-am

Calvin Johannsen 2nd appearance on the Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464/like-a-bigfoot-calvin-18-johannsen-2

“Bigfoot Sightings”: https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464/52-bigfoot-sightings

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On this week’s Like a Bigfoot Podcast we catch up with “Superhuman Lab” owner, Like a Bigfoot podcast Yoda, and all around awesome guy Ryan Esdohr.

The thing I absolutely admire about Ryan is his curiosity.  Through his work with movement, mobility and recovery in Superhuman Lab, his podcast “Inside the Lab” and his quest for self improvement, Ryan has explored an incredible amount of athletics, meditation and optimization.

In this episode we chat about everything from successful communication to what to expect from your first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class to why he signed up for ballet lessons as a grown man.

Ryan is awesome and I love being able to learn from him.  Hope you are able to turn some of his ideas into motivation for achieving your own success!

Also, be sure to check out his wonderful podcast “Inside the Lab” where he and his business partner Matt explore all areas of movement, mobility and recovery as it applies to athletics.

MORE FROM RYAN AND SUPERHUMAN LAB:

Superhuman Lab: https://www.mysuperhumanlab.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/superhumanlab/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanesdohr/

“Inside the Lab” Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-lab/id1224996747?mt=2

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Happy Thanksgiving guys!! As promised we have an awesome episode of the podcast for you this week.

Eszter Horanyi is an adventure athlete who spends her time exploring the public lands of the west.  You can find her mountain biking, running, scrambling, camping and hanging in her scamp trailer with her boyfriend and previous Like a Bigfoot podcast guest Scott Morris.

She has embraced the explorer lifestyle and through her experiences wants to inspire others to fall in love with the wild lands of the U.S.

In this episode we discuss a little race called the Ouray 100 in which Eszter finished 2nd in only her third trail race EVER…which blows my mind!  We also discuss all things mountain biking as her life journey morphed her from a collegiate road cyclist to a badass mountain biker.  We’re sure to hit on bikepacking and all the extremely challenging endurance bike races she’s taken on.

I hope you guys enjoy this episode! The plan is that Eszter will inspire you to kick butt during your post Thanksgiving workouts (which, if anything like mine, are going to be slow and painful due to the belly full of stuffing).

I hope you are inspired by her strength, mindset and the spirit of exploration she embodies!

For all of her adventures, be sure to check out her blog and her instagram as she is an excellent writer and takes some pretty damn good pictures.  She’s about to take off to New Zealand for a few months and are planning on some epic adventures!

MORE FROM ESZTER:

“Zen on Dirt” Blog: https://zenondirt.wordpress.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ezthenomad/

Previous Episode with her fellow adventurer and boyfriend Scott Morris: https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464/40-scott-morris

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In 2016, Kuntal Joisher was the first documented vegan to stand on the top of the world.  Mount Everest was a culmination of a journey built around the discovery of his life’s mission and bravery to step outside the norm to pursue something spectacular.

Having never been an athlete and weighing upwards of 240 pounds, Kuntal defied his sedentary lifestyle, fell in love with the Himalayas and started to go after one of the most insanely difficult adventures; the summit of Everest.

His story is energizing, exhilarating, and will move you to “find your Everest”- a worthwhile cause that drives your life in meaning and purpose.

In this episode Kuntal shares the importance of discovering your life’s purpose and how it leads to growth and success, his Everest journey and how he persevered through three separate trips wrought with hardships and tragedy, the emotions that come with finally accomplishing your life’s goal and many other lessons he has learned along the way.

He’s an amazing story teller and I could honestly listen to his adventures all day long.  He’s passionate about veganism, mountaineering, spreading love and positivity and influencing those around him to discover their own passions.

I absolutely loved chatting with Kuntal and hope you guys enjoy this really excellent addition to the Like a Bigfoot Podcast.  Be sure to check out the links below for all things Kuntal Joisher so you can dig deeper into his veganism, excellent photography and his mission as a dementia awareness advocate.

Huge thanks to previous guest, Dr. Kasey Johnson of the Unlock Wellness Podcast for connecting me to Kuntal.  I can’t even express how much I enjoyed having him on the show!

MORE FROM KUNTAL JOISHER:

Website: http://www.kuntaljoisher.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kuntalj

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kuntalj/?hl=en

Unlock Wellness Podcast Episode: http://drkasey.libsyn.com/episode-074-kuntal-joisher-find-your-everest

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Very excited this week to share with you this episode of the Like a Bigfoot Podcast with Anthrophysique running coach Justin Horneker.

Over the last month the theme of the show has been exploring the ideas of “expanding our capacity for success” and “transforming inspiration into action.”

This conversation with Justin is really intentional around these two ideas.  I feel like there are a few huge barriers to success:

#1. No accountability

#2.  No Vision or Roadmap

#3. No knowledgeable person to bounce ideas off of

For those of us pursuing running, a great option for minimizing these obstacles is hiring a coach.  Someone like Justin who’s job is to take part in discussions, help set goals, hold you accountable, and really push you to achieve beyond your perceptions.

That’s why I’m pumped to share this convo!

Justin is extremely knowledgeable about all things running and is able to discuss at length the physical demands, the mental challenges and the emotional needs of his athletes.  He is also an active participant in the running world as a previous collegiate athlete and road runner.

In this episode, Justin talks about his experience running cross country in college, his training philosophies based around “Less B.S. and more hard work”, how to handle injuries and complacency, and how to set and achieve goals in the running world.

Thanks so much for listening, I truly appreciate all the support we receive week in and week out!

The Like a Bigfoot Tribe is consistently growing and pushing towards being more successful, awesome people and really spreading goodness around the world and it is completely blowing my mind!! So from the bottom of my heart I want to thank you guys.

MORE FROM JUSTIN HORNEKER

Hire Him as a Coach at Anthrophysique: http://anthrophysique.com

The Running Through It Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/running-through-it/id1291732441?mt=2

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hornekerjustin/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JustinHornekerRunning/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hornekerjustin

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKHdO-S21CL2Xm6Cn_lTTDA

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Welcome back! This week we are chatting with the awesome host of the “Unlock Wellness Podcast” Dr. Kasey Johnson.

A month ago I was honored to be a guest on her show (episode 53) and afterwards I really wanted to chat again to learn more about her and all of the excellent projects she is pursuing.  Kasey totally embodies the idea of “spreading goodness” as has spent the last year fearlessly taking action on her goals.

In this episode we discuss Kasey’s background, why she created the Unlock Wellness Podcast, how and why she has been so successful setting and accomplishing goals, what she has learned since going plant-based and training for her first triathlon.

Definitely check out all of the awesomeness Kasey is putting out to the world (links below).  Hopefully, you will really follow her example and simply TAKE ACTION on your own goals!

MORE FROM DR. KASEY JOHNSON

Subscribe to the Unlock Wellness Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unlock-wellness-podcast/id1215420028?mt=2

Kasey’s Website: https://drkaseyjohnson.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaseyJohnson/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaseyjohnson/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/drkaseyjohnson

Children’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Maddoxs-Trip-Chiropractor-Kasey-Johnson/dp/1546886826

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