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Sue Norman’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From her roots as a world-class whitewater athlete and U.S. National Champion to her time in the military and her inspiring decision to become a mom at 56, Sue’s life is packed with resilience, adventure, and heart.

In this episode of The Ready State Podcast, Sue shares her incredible story of navigating risk, overcoming childhood challenges, thriving in elite sports, and embracing unexpected motherhood.

Learn how she balanced a life of daring whitewater adventures, military service, and raising a child from a tough start in life. Tune in for lessons on courage, adaptability, and finding strength in the wild outdoors. Don’t miss this deeply inspiring conversation with a true legend.

• How Sue went from a chaotic childhood to becoming a world-class paddler
• The unlikely Army program that launched her elite kayaking career
• What it takes to lead an all-women’s rafting team through Class V rapids
• How nature became her anchor during trauma, menopause, and motherhood
• Why she took legal custody of her nephew at 56 — and how it changed her
• What parenting a traumatized child taught her about strength, identity, and healing

This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Laird Superfood, The World As You'll Know It podcast, Momentous, and LMNT.

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Are you spending 8 hours a day in front of screens? It’s time to give your brain a break with nature! Discover how just 120 minutes a week outdoors can transform your mood, boost executive function, and even improve your immune system. From walking in a local park to engaging in forest bathing, this video explores the profound mental and physical health benefits of reconnecting with the environment.

• How outdoor exposure boosts physical and mental health
• The science behind 10-minute, 90-minute, and weekend doses of nature
• Why hospital patients recover faster with a window view
• How cities, schools, and even prisons are using green space to reduce disease
• What “nature deficit disorder” is doing to kids and adults alike
• How to design your life for more sun, soil, and space

Hear about groundbreaking research on nature exposure, its impact on PTSD, urban design for green spaces, and how nature prescriptions are reshaping healthcare. Tune in to learn how small doses of nature can make a big difference for your well-being!

This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Laird Superfood, The World As You'll Know It podcast, Momentous, and LMNT.

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What happens after you win five gold medals in the Olympics?

In this episode, 5 time Olympic Gold Medalist swimmer and entrepreneur, Nathan Adrian, opens up about the pressure of elite performance, the shock of a cancer diagnosis, and what it’s like to rebuild identity after sport.

He’s an Olympic icon, but also a husband, father, and now co-founder of a company that helps young athletes learn to love swimming. This isn’t just about performance — it’s about purpose, transition, and what it means to evolve.

Whether you’re chasing big goals, recovering from a setback, or trying to figure out what comes next — this episode hits home.

• How Nathan trained for Olympic success (and mental longevity)
• What .01 seconds taught him about belief and pressure
• Why missing the 2008 team became his breakthrough
• How cancer changed his priorities and sense of identity
• The mindset shifts required to move beyond the Olympics and elite sport
• Why fun, community, and mentorship are the next frontier

This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Laird Superfood, The World As You'll Know It podcast, Momentous, and LMNT.