THE TRAVIS MACY SHOW
adventure + mindset + life Join athlete, author, speaker, and coach Travis Macy, M.Ed. for compelling conversations with interesting people about endurance sport, ultra mindset, exciting adventure, optimized performance, Alzheimer’s resilience, organ donation, good reading, and more.
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178 episodes
Ep. 174 The Intuition Toolkit with Neuroscientist Joel Pearson
Travis Macy sits down with Joel Pearson, neuroscientist and author of "The Intuition Toolkit." Joel redefines intuition and shares some powerful insights about how intuition is not a one-size-fits-all concept. Plus, they discuss the often-overl...
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Ep. 173 Cycling Futures: Stories of Passion and Perseverance with Sarah Sturm, Payson McElveen, and Peter Stetina
Today, host Travis Macy revisits conversations with three exceptional cyclists—Sarah Sturm, Payson McElveen, and Peter Stetina. As the cycling industry continues to evolve, it's fascinating to highlight different approaches to building a career...
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Ep. 172 Vapor Trail 125 Champion Nolan Van Harte
This week on the podcast Travis sits down at his home in Salida, Colorado for a chat with the winner of this year's Vapor Trail 125, Nolan Van Harte!Nolan shares candid insights on the highs and lows of ultra-endurance racing, the impor...
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Ep. 171 Memento Mori: Embracing Mortality to Live More Fully with Jodi Wellman
Can acknowledging our mortality change the way we live our lives? I'm excited to bring you a thought-provoking episode with Jodi Wellman, author of "You Only Die Once." Jodi explores how the ...
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Ep. 170 Navigating Alzheimer’s: Scientific Breakthroughs, Personal Journeys, and Brain Health Strategies with Mark Roithmayr, Steph Jagger, and Dr. Annie Fenn
The human experience with Alzheimer's is changing every day. Join Travis Macy for a mashup episode highlighting what we know right now, including a blend of scientific breakthroughs, personal experiences, and actionable advice on supporting bra...
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Ep. 169 Leadville 100 Special: Dreamchasing & Leadville Trail 100 Legacy Foundation with Ty Hall, Rodrigo Jimenez, and Veronica Rimbert
In 1982, Leadville's primary employer, Climax Mine, shut its doors and ceased operations. 3,000+ miners were instantly unemployed, devastating the town. Overnight, Lake County had the highest unemployment in the nation. In sea...
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168. Leadville 100 Special: GRIT, GUTS, AND DETERMINATION with Cole Chlouber
Join Travis and Leadville Legend Cole Chlouber for a fantastic and personal conversation about Cole’s new book, GRIT, GUTS, AND DETERMINATION, about his father, Ken Chlouber and the Leadville Race Series plus the town of Leadville, Colorado....
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Ep. 167 Ultra Endurance Craft: Fueling, Mindset, and Racecraft with Rebecca Rusch, Josiah Middaugh, John Gaston, and Luke Jay
Join host Travis Macy for a special mash-up episode focusing on the craft of ultra-endurance racing and training. We are looking back on previous episodes with Rebecca Rusch, Josiah Middaugh, John Gaston, and Luke Jay to hear some of their thou...
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Ep. 166 Kari Loya: Playing Offense in the Alzheimer’s Journey and Living Fully with Human Connection and Outdoor Movement
Kari Loya began his career teaching in a first and second grade, Spanish bilingual classroom in Pasadena as part of Teach For America. That fueled a life-long passion for education and empowering others. He has since worked with a range of inno...
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Ep. 165 Vapor Trail 125 Mountain Bike Race: A Colorado Classic with Jeff Kerkove, Mike Franco, Shawn Gillis, Camden Gillis, and Sonya Looney
Join Travis and an incredible crew for an inspiring and educational conversation about the Vapor Trail 125, an epic mountain bike race in the Salida, Colorado area that climbs some 18,000 vertical feet at high altitude in the Rocky Mountains...
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Ep. 164 Supporting Youth Athletes for Peak Performance and General Wellness with Travis Macy and Michelle Payne
Join Michelle Payne of The Coaching Champions Summit and Travis as they discuss supporting athletes for peak performance and general wellness. Interested parents and coac...
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Episode 164
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Tour de France & Olympics Cycling/MTB: Main Stories, Sneaky Scoops, and American Riders…Plus Wisdom and Stoke from Writer Micah Ling
Micah Ling’s journey from education to becoming a prominent figure in sports journalism is a story that blends sports analysis with love for the thrill of the ride. Travis Macy sits down with Mica...
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Episode 163
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Ep. 162 My ADHD Journey with Travis Macy
Host Travis Macy's life has always been an adventure. In this episode of the Travis Macy Show, reflects on his personal journey with ADHD, and how he learned to harness his strengths and manage challenges.Travis shares stories from his ...
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Ep. 161 Finding Balance: Adventures, Parenthood, and the Grit of Endurance with Mountain Guide Jason Antin
Jason Antin is a legendary mountain guide and devoted father who has conquered peaks across the globe and inspired countless adventurers to join him. He joins Travis Macy to talk about living passionately while prioritizing family, and how grit...
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Ep. 160 Corrine Malcolm: Transvulcania Ultramarathon, Art & Science of Ultrarunning, Biathlon, and More
Professional sports are just one aspect of Corrine Malcolm’s life. She joins host Travis Macy to discuss her multifaceted career as a coach, podcaster and live sports commentator, and how she juggles it all while thriving as a profess...
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Ep. 159 Navigating Relationships and Building Mental Strength with Author Amy Morin
How does mental resilience impact our partnerships? Join host Travis Macy for an enriching conversation with Amy Morin, renowned psychotherapist, bestselling author, and mental strength trainer. Amy’s new book "13 Things Mentally Strong Coup...
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Episode 159
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Ep. 158 ADHD 101 with Dr. Patrick LaCount: Find Your Game and Play it Well
Travis Macy sits down Dr. Patrick LaCount, a leading authority in the field of ADHD assessment and treatment, to talk about how to embrace neurodivergence and discover the power in individual strengths to navigate life's challenges with ...
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Ep. 157 A LIGHT THROUGH THE CRACKS: Growth, Trauma, and Finding Balance with Climbing Legend Beth Rodden
Renowned for her daring ascents and unwavering determination, Beth Rodden is one of the best female rock climbers of all time, and a globally recognized ambassador for the outdoor community. Today, she joins Travis Macy to share her triumph ...
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Ep. 156 Pierra Menta: Travis Reflects on “The Tour de France of Ski Mountaineering”
Join Travis on a rainy chairlift ride in Areches, France for an up-close, one-of-a-kind reflection on the world’s greatest skimo race.Related episodes:
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Ep. 155 John Ratey, MD & Sonya Looney: ADHD, Movement, Evolution, The Brain, Connection, Positive Psychology, and More
John J. Ratey, MD, is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and an internationally recognized expert in Neuropsychiatry. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles, and 12 books published in over...
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Ep. 154 Sage Canaday: Grand Traverse Ski Race, Tarawera Ultra, Navigating Adversity, Content Creation, and More From Seasoned Pro Runner and All-Around Great Guy
Sage Canaday has been running year-round ever since his 7th grade soccer coach told him he was “better off without the ball.” A self proclaimed “running nerd,” Sage has read lot of training and exercise science books over the past 20 year...
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EP. 153 Professor Emily Marquis on the Nuanced Route to Living Well
Join Travis and Emily for a compelling and dynamic conversation about the nuanced route to living well. Topics include (but are not limited to): rest, neuroplasticity, psychedelics, alcohol, habits, integration, parenting, communicatio...
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Ep. 152 Christie Aschwanden on Her Book, GOOD TO GO: What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn From the Strange Science of Recovery
Author of GOOD TO GO: What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn From the Strange Science of Recovery and co-host of the podcast EMERGING FORM Christie Asch...
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Ep. 151 ARTHUR THE KING: Mikael Lindnord on his New Film Starring Mark Wahlberg, Adventure Racing, Love for Dogs, and More
Mikael Lindnord is a Swedish former elite athlete, author, director, coach, lecturer and entrepreneur.Lindnord's career as an adventure racer started 1997 and lasted almost across two decades before he retired 2015. He was team...
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Ep. 150 Brian Johnson on His New Book, ARETE: Activate Your Heroic Potential
Brian Johnson integrates ancient wisdom, modern science, and practical tools into a protocol that leading well-being labs have scientifically shown changes lives. His insights offer a timely solution to this universal struggle, providing act...
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