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The Art of Mountain Biking

Written by: Jamie Bangerter & Danielle LeCourt
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  • The way you ride is the way you live. New episodes now on Tuesdays.
    2022
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Episodes
  • 50. The Mechanics of Not Giving Up w/ Braydon Bringhurst

    50. The Mechanics of Not Giving Up w/ Braydon Bringhurst
    May 28 2024
    Using your mind to break boundaries requires skills, and Braydon has so many of them. Braydon Bringhurst joins the podcast to share his journey from competing in sports like BMX and pole vaulting in college to discovering mountain biking and, ultimately, climbing the Whole Enchilada. He discusses overcoming challenges with self-confidence and academics to graduate college, and how working with a sports psychologist helped develop important mental skills that supported his success in sport and life. Braydon is a husband, father to 3 little girls, and a professional mountain bike rider. His goal is to share his passion for riding and pushing himself to hopefully inspire people to go after their goals. CONTENT NOTICE: This conversation includes mentions of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, you can find help at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Visit their website or call/text 988. Please keep going. Like this episode? Share it with someone who needs it! Share Like the podcast and want to do your part? Send us a tip here or consider a recurring paid subscription. Your support helps us cover the time and resources it takes to create free long-form content. Shoutout to Cary Judd for helping arrange this episode! Thanks for being such a supporter, Cary. Themes and topics: Braydon's journey from competing in various sports as a youth to discovering mountain biking later in life. How working with a sports psychologist helped Braydon develop important mental skills to overcome challenges with self-confidence and academics. Braydon's climb of the iconic Whole Enchilada trail in Moab, Utah, which was documented in his film 8600’. The mental process and support system he relied on to complete the challenging climb and not give up. Using one's talents and skills to help and inspire others, which was Braydon's motivation for undertaking and filming his climb. Resources mentioned in this episode: 8600FT Film 4 intelligences—mental, physical, emotional, spiritual Dr. Craig Manning at BYU Corner Canyon trails Whole Enchilada trail in Moab, UT The writer Kim Cross The Law of Occupied Space Hick’s Law Danielle mentioned a bunch of different types of research in this one, and paid subscribers will get a deeper dive into this research soon. Let’s connect! Please don’t forget to rate, subscribe, and share this if it resonates, and you can DM Danielle now directly on Substack! If you’ve found value in the podcast, consider sending us a tip, here.
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    56 mins
  • 49. Finding Meaning in Adventure: Exploring the Connection between Human Nature and Thrilling Pursuits w/ Dr. Eric Brymer

    49. Finding Meaning in Adventure: Exploring the Connection between Human Nature and Thrilling Pursuits w/ Dr. Eric Brymer
    May 21 2024
    Unpacking the transformative insights of adventure psychology. Adventure Psychologist Dr. Eric Brymer shares insights from his research on the impact of adventure and the human-nature relationship on health and well-being, as well as effective interventions to promote personal growth and development. As a leading expert on the subject, Dr. Brymer unpacks the transformative effects of adventure psychology and discusses how thrilling pursuits can help individuals find meaning in their lives. Dr. Eric Brymer is an endorsed sport and exercise psychologist at Southern Cross University in Australia and a chartered psychologist with the British Psychological Society. Eric is interested in the psychology of performance, wellbeing and learning in adventure and nature-based contexts. His research is particularly focused on the impact of adventure and the human-nature relationship on health and wellbeing and the design of effective interventions. Themes and topics: The impact of adventure and the human-nature relationship on health and well-being. Understanding how thrilling pursuits can lead to personal growth, development, and transformation. The connection between human nature, meaning, and the desire for adventure. Strategies and interventions that harness the benefits of adventure. The profound connections between individuals and the natural world. Insights on the process of conducting research in the field of adventure psychology. How. the findings from adventure psychology research can be applied to improve individuals' well-being and quality of life. Like this episode? Share it with someone who needs it! Share Like the podcast and want to do your part? Send us a tip here or consider a recurring paid subscription. Your support helps us cover the time and resources it takes to create free long-form content. Resources mentioned in this episode: Ecological psychology, which is a school of psychology that rejects cognitive psychology’s mainstream explanations of perception Listener Scott’s beautiful message about the moment that was meant for him Parkour Why Do You Ride? A Characterization of Mountain Bikers, Their Engagement Methods, and Perceived Links to Mental Health and Well-Being research paper (I’ve also summarized a few of the findings of that one here.) Hämeenlinna, Finland Phenomenology Phenomenology and the Extreme Sport Experience by Dr. Eric Brymer and Robert Schweitzer David Abram’s The Spell of the Sensuous: Perception and Language in a More-Than-Human World Max van Manen Phenomenology and Nursing Research by Michael Crotty Let’s connect! Please don’t forget to rate, subscribe, and share this if it resonates, and you can DM Danielle now directly on Substack! If you’ve found value in the podcast, consider sending us a tip, here.
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    58 mins
  • 48. Push Past Your Edge: Find Growth By Challenging Limits

    48. Push Past Your Edge: Find Growth By Challenging Limits
    May 14 2024

    The edge marks the boundary of a limitation. How can we push past it?

    This episode dives into the topic of limits—both physical and mental. We discuss our personal experiences of hitting edges while mountain biking, how it manifests differently for everyone, and how to recognize and work with your edge.

    Themes and topics:

    • Identifying physical and mental limits through breath loss and other physiological indicators

    • Backing off from the edge to recruit skills, breathwork, and other resources

    • Playing at the edge mindfully to stretch limits and enter a flow state for enhanced learning

    • Recognizing edges manifest differently for everyone based on personality and situation

    • Supporting others who are at their limit without being overbearing

    • Managing emotions like fear, anger, and vulnerability when hitting a limit

    • Finding edges in various areas of life like work, relationships, health and wellness

    • Expanding the "window of tolerance" through challenging comfort zones in a safe way

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    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    SkiErg

    Ellie Herman’s Pilates Reformer

    Episode 47 with Melissa Gill

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    44 mins
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