The Brave Monkeys Speak | Adventure and the Science of Stoked

What do you do after football? Here's my story. Episode 012: #mc_embed_signup{background:clear; clear:left; 18px font: courier,Arial,sans-serif; } Ready to get out of the comfort zone and thrive? Join us! Options for Supporting the Show High Rollin' : $10.99 USD - monthly Monkey Up : $4.99 USD - monthly Let's Hear It! : $1.99 USD - monthly Why Subscribe? April 28, 2009 I hung up the pads today. [...]

This time of year, like most Americans I think, I try to take some extra time to think about what I am grateful for. I talk about this a lot, but gratitude itself is actually a powerful lifehack - it has been shown scientifically to help you get better sleep, reduce stress, have better eating habits, and even reduce your feelings of physical pain. I try to take advantage of this nice little fact, so I keep a ‘gratitude journal’ next to my bed - I start every day by taking [...]

Former University of Pennsylvania Offensive Lineman and current Houston Law School Student Garrett Moore, who has recently made massive lifestyle changes, lost 40 pounds in 2 months, and upgraded his mental performance before entering law school, lets us in on some of the secrets to his success. Remember that if you want a FREE Brave Monkey Sticker, write a review on iTunes for us, then sign up for the Brave Monkey Newsletter so you can send me a message with your info [...]

Four years ago, Jason and I met at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and started adventuring and "getting healthy doses of unavoidable reality". In this episode, I get off track by telling Jason about a recent story - Canyoneering in Water Holes Canyon - before we get into the meat of the show, using Systems of Decision in Adventure and Life. We also discuss Jason's research into ocean circulation patterns and developing a technology that uses physiological markers to track how far out of the

Have you thought about trying yoga, but afraid to actually walk into a class? Heather Quinn-Wagner not only gives us insights into the benefits the practice can provide in other aspects of life, but also starts the show off by taking us through some poses! We also discussed the habits you can use to become a writer and the challenges of chasing your dreams. Want to get a Brave Monkey Sticker? If you haven't already, please write a review for the show on iTunes. Then, send m [...]