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For The Love Of: Trade-offs we make in pursuit of our passions

Angie Marie + Jeni Stembridge

Life is a series of trade-offs. Let’s be more transparent about them. Our guests share the tough, unglamorous sides of the decisions they’ve made to live big lives and chase their dreams. Get inspired to own the hard choices YOU’LL make and stand confidently, even when it’s not what society says you “should” do. IG: instagram.com/for.the.love.of.podcast Web: fortheloveofpod.com

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54:38

The Florida Man Who’s Changing the Definition of...

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2024/07/03

The places we don’t always think of as adventure destinations are precisely the places Mason Gravley likes to explore. Mason grew up somewhere between the swamps, orange groves, and cattle ranches of central Florida. After vagabonding throughout the western US, he’s come back to find a deep relationship with his home state. Now, Mason's Lead Adventurer for Athletic Brewing and hosts the Adventure Sports Podcast (his words). He’s also one of the raddest dads and friends out there (our words). We talk

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51:38

Why Kayaker and Filmmaker Rush Sturges is Rethinking...

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2024/06/19

Kayaking waterfalls and creating epic films looks glamorous from the outside, but if there’s one thing the river’s taught Rush, it’s humility. Rush Sturges is one of the world’s most influential whitewater kayakers, a prominent action sports filmmaker, and a devoted musician. Rush has honed his filmmaking and paddling skills on location in some of the planet’s wildest places, from Pakistan to China to the Democratic Republic of Congo. In 2009, Rush founded River Roots, a media production house based

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01:07:01

Mel Strong on Life After Nike: Pathological Optimism...

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2024/06/05

Like it or not, we live in a capitalist society– so, what can we do to benefit ourselves and the world? Mel Strong started her career as a first grade teacher and journalist. A fateful interview with her long-time running hero Joan Benoit Samuelson led to a long-shot interview for an entry level job at Nike — a process that included running twice around Nike campus with her future manager. Mel spent 17 years at Nike, working on the Running, Soccer, Women’s, Snow and Skateboarding businesses. In

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48:07

Exiting the MLB and Finding Joy Again with Mental...

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2024/05/22

We want your stories! (Yes, you.) We're collecting emails and voice memos about your own tradeoffs that you’ve made around your career. Go to fortheloveofpod.com/submit to share your written or spoken story about the pivots you've made in your career, work, gigs, or jobby jobs. This former MLB pitcher discovered that he has more meaning and impact behind the scenes of sports than when standing on the mound himself. Adam Bernero works in the field of sport psychology and is currently a mental

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01:03:57

From Corporate Career to Entrepreneur in the Wake of...

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2024/05/08

We want your stories! (Yes, you.) We're collecting emails and voice memos about your own tradeoffs that you’ve made around your career. Go to fortheloveofpod.com/submit to share your written or spoken story about the pivots you've made in your career, work, gigs, or jobby jobs. Emily Holland is a podcast consultant and strategist in Boulder, CO. In a previous life, Emily was a corporate girlie, working with Fortune 500 companies as an account manager. In 2021, she left the corporate world and set

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01:10:04

How a Traumatic Brain Injury Led Pro Athletes Brandon...

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2024/04/24

What if the day you faced a life-threatening sports injury was one of the best days of your life? And what does that mean for your loved ones? Married couple Sensi Graves and Brandon Scheid are professional wind sport athletes. Sensi is a pro kiter, retreat host, founder of Sensi Graves Swim, and speaker. Brandon is a pro athlete and kite designer, as well as a survivor of a recent traumatic brain injury who’s been coming to terms with his injuries. We talk about… - Brandon’s November 2023

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49:46

Turning Life’s Challenges into Confidence through...

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2024/04/10

Sports mirror life. So how can we use sports to live our happiest, healthiest, bravest lives? Bekah Rottenberg is the founder of Brave Endeavors, a professional mountain bike instructor, a NASM certified personal trainer, a Patagonia mountain bike Ambassador, and a former professional enduro racer. She retired from pro racing to focus on coaching and strength training through Brave Endeavors. We talk about… - Discovering confidence in all aspects of life through mountain biking - Finding

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48:38

How Living Seasonally and Wild Entrepreneurship Led...

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2024/03/27

What do you get when you mix a business idea with an out-of-the-box lifestyle? Wildpreneurship. Tamara Jacobi is the author of “Wildpreneurs” and founder of the Tailwind Jungle Lodge in San Pancho, Mexico. She's lived in the jungle on the Mexican Pacific for nearly 20 years. We talk about… - Blending personal and professional dreams to build an unconventional business that involves moving internationally twice a year - Living and operating a business in a touristed area and leaving an impact

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42:34

How Motherhood Changed Pro Ice Climber Majka...

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2024/03/13

Raising tiny humans is, for many people, the ultimate life trade-off. What happens when you’re a professional athlete, traveling the world and pushing your body, who then finds out you’re pregnant– with twins?! Majka Burhardt (she/her) is a professional climber, social entrepreneur, author, filmmaker, mother of twins and the Founder and Executive Director of Legado, an international organization that supports indigenous communities to build healthy communities and landscapes. Majka wrote the book

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47:26

Big Trade-Offs We're Still Thinking About:...

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2024/02/28

Having produced and released 12 podcast episodes into the wild feels like a reason to celebrate. Listen as Angie and Jeni revisit some of the thought nuggets that guests shared that they haven’t stopped thinking about. So far on For The Love Of, we’ve spoken with… A BFF who threw her life upside down to go to Antarctica A Mt. Everest guide who made a first ski descent on K2 A dancer who used movement to climb out of depression A kayaker who completed the "Everest of kayaking" A

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55:11

Managing Expectations in a High Pressure Academic...

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2024/02/14

Most people see lichens as the weird stuff that grows on rock. But did you know their more glamorous role as “innovations arising from collaboration”?! Dr. Hannah Prather (she/her) is a NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology whose research has focused on the intricate relationship among lichens, bryophytes, and host trees. Her work’s taken place around the globe– even Antarctica, where she co-led a project examining warming effects on polar bryophyte

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57:14

How Getting Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Motivated...

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2024/01/31

Being a woman isn’t easy, period. But being a woman who climbed the high points of all seven continents fresh after a cancer diagnosis? We’ve got a lot to learn from Lisa. Lisa Thompson ventured into mountaineering after overhearing others’ adventures in her corporate office. She was climbing globally and had eyes on some of the world’s highest mountains when breast cancer entered the scene, shifting her priorities and mindset as she continued to climb. Lisa empowers women in mountain

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59:17

How a Mountaineering Accident Taught Doug Beardsley...

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2024/01/17

After losing a toe in a mountaineering incident, Doug vowed to never let that stop him from living the adventures and seeking the awe he craved. Doug Beardsley has a background in pediatric neuroscience and as a public school science teacher. He’s filled his life with adventure, from velodrome racing to alpine guiding and from the first known solo completion of the High Sierra Route to crossing the USA and Canada by motorbike. Many of his experiences were alone and in places where mistakes had

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53:50

Why Erika Vikander is Fighting for Gender Equality in...

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2024/01/03

Women have made huge strides in sports to work towards equality, but there’s still far to go. As one of the most accomplished competitive snowboarders in the world, Erika “The Viking” Vikander has spent the better part of her life chasing snow and podiums all over the globe. Over the years, she became disappointed to see the lack of gender equality and care for athletes on one of the most prestigious freeride tours. Erika took it upon herself to take a stand for women everywhere by calling

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55:29

What Kayaking and Paddleboarding Taught Anna Levesque...

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2023/12/20

After over 30 years of devotion to whitewater kayaking, what can one learn about life from the river? Anna Levesque is a mental agility and white water kayak coach who is passionate about empowering her clients with courage and confidence through her company, Mind Body Paddle. Anna is the author of the book Yoga for Paddling, was named one of the most inspirational paddlers alive by Canoe and Kayak magazine, and is a World Freestyle Kayak Champion medalist. We talk about… - Aging when

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53:48

How to be an Imperfect Advocate and Pursue Outdoor...

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2023/12/06

When talking about huge, scary topics like climate, it's easy to get all doom 'n' gloom. But nothing is ever black and white. Graham Zimmerman is an award-winning professional alpinist who's climbed across Alaska, Patagonia, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, and all over the lower 48 and Canada. He holds leadership roles in a range of nonprofits and outdoor companies, including the American Alpine Club and Protect Our Winters and uses climbing as a medium for bigger conversations. In his 2023 book, "A Fine

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40:44

How Divorce, Death, and Motherhood Changed Jan...

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2023/11/22

When your sport is closely linked to your relationships, how can you find your own path and feel fulfilled on your own? We chat with a rock climber, writer, and mother who’s been through decades of ups and downs, from losing a partner in an avalanche to ending an unhealthy marriage and from putting herself in death-defying outdoor situations to building a new relationship with risk. Jan Redford is the author of “End of the Rope: Mountains, Marriage & Motherhood.” She lives in Squamish, B.C. with her

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58:51

How Pro Kitesurfer Jason Slezak Stopped Chasing Highs...

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2023/11/08

A passion can add so much happiness to your life, but it can also be a way to run from trauma. We get to hear what that looks like from a pro athlete who’s experienced the highs in lows on the water, in relationships, and in his own mind. Jason Slezak is a professional kitesurfer and Patagonia Kitesurf Ambassador who has a 25 year (and counting) career and passion in kitesurfing. He finds his sport to be an outlet for personal discovery, a unique way to explore the world, and a tool to work through

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50:30

What It’s Like to Face Your Fears on the “Mt. Everest...

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2023/10/25

Home to rapids with names like “The Hole that Ate Chicago”, the Stikine River Canyon in British Columbia is a Class V boater’s paradise. It’s packed with three days of big volume, remote whitewater, with no ways to leave until you make it through the staggering canyon. We get to dive into the mind of someone who recently paddled it all. Julian Stocker is a Swiss whitewater kayaker with 22 years of experience who calls Norway home. He’s paddled through many of the world’s most exhilarating whitewater

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47:10

How Dancing Transformed Nika Kermani’s Mental Health...

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2023/10/11

From booty-shaking to crying in the dish pit, we’re welcoming the breadth of human emotions with Nika Kermani of NK STUDIOS! Nika is an artist, dance and yoga instructor, and the creative visionary behind NK STUDIOS, a repurposed autobody shop turned dance studio catering to movement, dance, art & community in Bingen, WA. Nika lights up any room she walks into as she stunningly fuses music, movement and community. But you can’t have the ups without the downs, as Nika eloquently shares today. We talk

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