Today we have an amazing guest. He's a man who followed his passion for cycling and I'm talking about none other than Pat Casey, the co-owner of Peak State Fit, a bike fitting, coaching, and nutrition company, alongside his wife, Heather.

But Pat's journey into the world of bikes didn't follow the conventional path. In fact, he initially pursued med school, However, a sudden change of heart led him to embark on an incredible adventure—a cross-country bike ride that's nothing short of awe-inspiring.

Pat's story is a testament to the notion that life's greatest adventures often lie just beyond the beaten path. He dropped out of college, traded in his textbooks for a bike, and hasn't looked back since. Today, he races professionally with EMPYR Cycling, and he shares his story into cycling stating in St. Louis.

But this episode is about more than just racing. We delve deep into the heart of the cycling community, exploring the mental health benefits of cycling, and the delicate balance between the love for the bike and the thief of joy, comparison. It's a conversation that will resonate with cyclists and non-cyclists alike.

Stella is back on for her 2nd time with me. She was my first ever guest here and it’s been a little over a year since then. It was great to catch up and get to see how your studio is coming along, the trainings she holds and more offerings that she is bringing into her practice. We talk about being able to sit with yourselves, getting away from the constant stimulation of our world, and knowing that we can be a safe container in our relationships and that we don’t need to be the actual tool to fix something. I received my Reiki training from Stella earlier this year and it continues to be something that stays with me in a big way.

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In this conversation I sit down with a fellow local from Idaho Falls, Brandon Nelson or has he’s known around town, Noodle. Brandon is an absolute maniac on the bike and one of the strongest guys I know. I have been inspired by Brandon since the beginning of my cycling experience and he continues to inspire not only me, but anyone I talk to from the area. His repeated victories at Lotoja are wild and I had a great time talking about his experience into biking and nerding out about the industry. Hope y’all enjoy this one and thanks for being here.