Join us as we dive into the world of rock climbing and the inevitable battle scars that come with it. Dan takes us through his journey into the sport, his experience with injuries and recovery, and how his other passions have shaped his personal growth. Along the way, we explore the deeper impact of these pursuits—building resilience, finding identity, and fostering meaningful connections. We also touch on the power of community, overcoming loneliness, and the ever-evolving nature of relationships.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation that goes beyond the climb!

Contact Info

Instagram: me_me_noodles

Inspiration

Annapurna by Maurice Herzog

Kiss or Kill by Mark Twight

"I've walked out with so many concussions," Yankel shares as he recaps his experiences fighting and training in Krav Maga. This week, we'll talk about the sacrifices you make to train in martial arts and how that mindset and passion can translate to other areas of your life. Yankel not only has a love to fight but to cook. As a chef, he recounts his journey from being a cook to becoming a chef and now owning his own catering business. Let's get cooking!

Yankel's Contact:

Email: yankelpolak@gmail.com

Instagram: @chefyankel

Books:

On Combat: The Psychology and Physiology of Deadly Conflict in War and in Peace: https://a.co/d/acEKmQ9

Left of Bang: How the Marine Corps’ Combat Hunter Program Can Save Your Life: https://a.co/d/anCd7Hr

Lee also shares his passion for mask making and how it's become a catalyst for his way of self-expression and healing. Along with the audio component of exploration and art, we discuss Lee's experience with sound using different instruments and music composition.

Lee's Contact:

Instagram:

@lee___michael

@backwards_eel

Lee's Inspiration:

Books:

• Inferno, Dante Alighieri (trans Mark Musa)
• La Vita Nuova, Dante Alighieri (trans Mark Musa)
• Zombie Survival Guide, Max Brooks
• The Descent, Jeff Long
• Calling A Wolf A Wolf, Kaveh Akbar
• Healing the Shame That Binds you, John Bradshaw
• Homecoming, John Bradshaw
• The Artist's Way, Julia Cameron

Podcasts:

• Talking Scared, Neil McRobert
• Vs, Danez Smith & Franny Choi

People:

• Jonni Good, Ultimate Paper Mache
• Miya Turnbull, Self-portrait photo masks
• Joel Hernandes, Large self-pop art & masks
• Kristen Egan, Gourd masks
• Charity Bliss, Band (friend)
• Arulu Gallagher, artist mask maker teacher

Places:

• Nantahala National Forest, NC
• Charles Umlauf Sculpture garden, Austin TX
• That one part of the woods (any woods)

Things:

• My journals
• My portrait-making box
• The conspiracy theory wall for my book!
• Jaw Harp
• Cardboard & Tape/ Mache strips

Shows:

• Iron Chef (1993)
• The X-Files
• Midnight Gospel

Music:

• Vulgar Display of Power - Pantera
• The Blessed Hellride - Black Label Society
• EP2 - Yaeji
• Aloha Polydor - Fishmans
• Reign in Blood - Slayer
• Halloween All the Time - Eddie Golden iii
• Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath
• The Apostasy - Behemoth
• Paralytic Stalks - of Montreal

How often are you giving your imagination credit? Like curiosity, it's not something many pay attention to or try to harness. Rogue and I talk about how our imagination can influence our creativity and hobbies. We'll talk about filmmaking, understanding the behind the scenes processes for creation, writing and writer's block, mental health and wellness, along with a few other fun topics such as policy and privacy and women's roles in culture.

Rogue's Contact:

Email: ruthpanproductions@gmail.com

Instagram: @ruthpanproductions

FaceBook: Rogue Pan

Resources:

You're Not Lazy: https://youtu.be/A2sS00egAzg?si=aWHOLMn5Nb-n9SUT

Nutshell Technique: https://www.jillchamberlain.com/the-nutshell-technique

Ghosts of Gold Mountain: https://a.co/d/0QNySzk

Hayao Miyazaki: https://www.thousandfaces.club/posts/why-miyazaki-studio-ghibli-still-inspire-thousands-of-creators

The Artist's Way: https://a.co/d/9Tryrlq

Rogue's Inspirations:

Book Genres:

• Science Fiction
• classic Literature
• Historical Nonfiction

Podcasts:

• The Gilded Age Official Show
• The Last of Us Official Show
• Foundation Official Show

Shows:

• Steven Universe - Bridgerton
• The Gilded Age
• Doctor Who
• Foundation
• Extrapolations
• Blackish
• Grownish
• Broad City
• Stranger Things

Writing:

Isaac Asimov: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Isaac-Asimov

Individuals:

Ang Lee, Hayao Miyazaki, Gemma Chan, Michelle Yeoh, Rashida Jones, Tracee Ellis Ross, Constance Wu, Lucy Liu, Chloe Zhao, Ava Duvernay, Shonda Rhimes, Oprah, Niecy Nash, Ken Jeong

Places:

Taiwan is my first home so I do gravitate there in my thoughts. Japan is a great country for traveling.

Motivations:

My two guinea pigs Chip and Clover are some of my biggest motivations.

Music:

K-Pop like 2NE1 and Twice. Alternative like LP. Hip Hop, Korean, and Mandarin rap

Movies:

There's really so many, each time I get asked this question the answer changes!

• The Legend of 1900
• Amadeus
• Poor Things
• Everything Everywhere All At Once
• Infernal Affairs (the real Departed movie)

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Where does your mind lead you? James shares his stories and experiences with social entrepreneurism and how his values and perceptions on life led him to create businesses for a positive social cause. We explore the concepts around the mind include our concept of time, reality, personality, fears, and acceptance can alter and/or change our lives. This conversation wouldn't be complete without a little mix of the multiverse theories, synesthesia, multiple realities, frequencies, and the battle between spirituality and science.

James' Contact:

james@vistimlabs.com

Books:

The Obstacle is the Way

https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Obstacle-Is-the-Way-Audiobook/B0BT54XTLW?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp

Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain

https://www.audible.com/pd/Musicophilia-Audiobook/B002VA9LFW?eac_link=Vmv7YHXoLJ9k&ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=B002VA9LFW&qid=NptVZ283my&eac_id=146-2743743-8221837_NptVZ283my&sr=1-1

The Surrender Experiment

https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Surrender-Experiment-Audiobook/B00YHYAVNG?eac_link=g6oiqt2gMJLJ&ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=B00YHYAVNG&qid=qtve018vCt&eac_id=146-2743743-8221837_qtve018vCt&sr=1-1

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Find out what's cooking with Jessica! She shares her passion for film, media, independent film, and the culinary arts. We'll explore some of the concepts in (music) video creation, visualizations, music, and how to convey emotion or a message. We'll talk about finding work life balance as well as finding time for your passion with a busy schedule.

Jessica's Contact:

Instagram: @music.ismymu5e

Austin Film School:

https://austinfilmschool.org/classes

Read Your Mind by Pardyalone:

Music Video: https://youtu.be/q0Uta5ODVGg?si=hqHu5Ubg8KiBKjf-

Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/3SDT5tq8M2DTjCfmg9ycZR?si=e51ce8d7c7654eb4

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Manny shares his experience in medicine and the overlap in mental fortitude with wilderness survival. We'll expand out to include cold exposure/ice baths, breathwork, resiliency, learning as a teacher vs a student, and more!

Manny's Contact

Email: lee.md.03@gmail.com

Website: https://www.ntphp.com/locations/austin.html

Clinic Phone: (737) 285-3770

Earth Native School:

https://www.earthnativeschool.com/

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Let's dive into a creative's mind and explore how music has influenced Stanley's life. We'll talk about the creative process and influences like religion, AI, collaborations, environment, and dreams that help guide someone to new pieces of art and expression.

Stanley's Contact:

Instagram: @goodbrullahmusic

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9a2Ab9fHB8tXbfVOxzXraw

Music: https://li.sten.to/KillaP

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