MEP Podcast
MEP Podcast
Ryan Willms
Mindful Endurance Program aims to explore the intersection of spirituality and sport through the practice of movement. The podcast, hosted by Ryan Willms delves into endurance sport through the lens of personal growth, in connection to Self and community and how the convergence of movement and inner alchemy can enrich our experience of life. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindufulenduranceprogram/support
Focus: MDMA Therapy, Somatic Release and a Foundation for Medicine Work
In this FOCUS episode I share about my recent MDMA Therapy sessions and the importance for creating a foundation in your nervous system and having the necessary education to create context for the ego-mind for this kind of work. I was inspired to share this mini-episode after Huberman released a recent MDMA solo episode, which was extremely narrow in its science-based information. This type of work is so deeply complex and I felt he wasn't able to include some of the most crucial components to experiences like this, some keys to preperation, and the core of what trauma is and how we can be with it and process it through these types of intential medicine sessions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindufulenduranceprogram/support
Jun 26, 2023
53 min
In the Zone: Feeling good enough, Performance and The Wisdom of the Nervous System
This episode is a re-post from the In the Zone podcast hosted by Kobe Blondeel, he interviews me over two hours on a variety of topics including working with the nervous system, triathlon performance, surrendering the mind, how the Taoist philosophy applies to my work, suffering from emotional suppression and more. I really enjoy getting asked these questions and thought it would be cool to share on MEP to hear this dynamic and a fun conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindufulenduranceprogram/support
Jun 7, 2023
2 hr 5 min
George MacPherson: Invitation of Sound, Beyond the Mind and Participating in Healing
George MacPherson is back on the podcast. We spoke about a year and a half ago and much has evolved since then for us both, this is one of those episodes where I wanted to catch up and ask him some questions regardless and figured we might as well record it. I'd had some personal experiences with sound lately that really sparked an increased connection to it's potential and wanted to get more of Geroge's insights and experience to see if I was on the right track. I also recently began watching 'Sound of Creation' on Gaia tv which has been really interesting. George shares of his full exit from PR and his new role at Sound + Sage in New York, as well as how his own practice and guidance with sound has developed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindufulenduranceprogram/support
May 26, 2023
1 hr 35 min
Focus: Understanding Health through Mitochondria, Light and Circadian Rhythm
This is my first FOCUS episode, a short exploration on topical issues, research, health and performance that I've been learning about. This first mini-episode is a musing on my findings and inspiration after listening to Andrew Huberman and Jack Kruse on Rick Rubin's podcast. It really blew my mind and I've since dove into the importance of light, circadian rhythm, melatonin production, light production within our cells and how this all ties back and into our mitochondrial health. Essentially I really enjoy learning, and this is a web of current research and a new paradigm of health that I found really exciting to dive into. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindufulenduranceprogram/support
May 16, 2023
29 min
Dr. Katelyn Lehman: Quantum Clinic, Nurturing Coherence and Being our own Medicine
On this episode I speak with Dr. Katelyn Lehman, founder of the Quantum Clinic in Los Angeles. I found her through this inspiring new space and had to reach out to find out more about her and her path to opening the "clinic." We dive into her work and exploring Coherence, something I've been familiar with through HeartMath and Joe Dispenza over the last number of years. We talk about the technologies at the clinic, the shift in mind to realize we are our own medicine and the extremely rare and interesting Rasha, a unique technology that have that helps to heal and optimize your DNA while delivering frequencies through sound and water. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindufulenduranceprogram/support
May 11, 2023
1 hr 8 min
Michael Washington: Usal, Inspiring an Outdoor Culture and Power of Introspection in Nature
On episode 85 I speak with Michael Washington, founder of Usal, "a Los Angeles based community providing experiences & goods for the modern nature enthusiast." It sounds simple but what Michael and his partners have created in one short year is remarkable and inspiring. Changing the way people interact, what they feel is safe and possible for them, and forming a greater connection to nature and other people is no small accomplishment. We dive into Michael's journey from a Texas high school football star to following his intuition and creativity on a unique path to Colorado to the music industry to the launch of Usal. I really loved listening to Michael speak and share his introspective process, the questions he asked himself and the organic way that it all unfolded and continues to each day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindufulenduranceprogram/support
Apr 7, 2023
1 hr 28 min
Solo: Adrenal Burnout, Nervous System and Spiritual Bypass
On this intimate and education solo episode, I dive into my current adventures with adrenal fatigue, nervous system healing and how poly-vagal theory ties these together. I also share about my insights into spiritual bypass and how I was unable to see where my work really was, until I couldn't 'do' anything else. I share my insights from Irene Lyon's work and programs and some of my key takeaways from learning about adrenal burnout, the different phases and some of the key remedies that we can do to help our kidneys and adrenal glands (hint: vitamin C). It's been enlighting for me on a deep level and I'm happy to report I'm starting to see and more importantly, feel, some shifts. It hasn't been easy and patience is taking on a new meaning, but I do feel this work specifically on the nervous system, is absolutely essential for true healing and being at our most vital. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindufulenduranceprogram/support
Mar 24, 2023
1 hr 17 min
Matt Fox: Sweat Elite, Journey to Sub-2:20 and Lessons from Kenya
Episode 83 features running, coach, content creator, Matt Fox. Best known for his video channel Sweat Elite—I found the YouTube channel through a video documenting a training session with Kristian Blummenfelt, Gutav Iden and Aaron Royle. From there I dove in, started following Matt and his journey towards running a sub-2:20 marathon the insights from his videos. The training sessions he documents are really simple, but have a beauty to the intimacy and also I fell in love with the sound of footsteps, breathing and subleties of the documentation. On our episode we dive into Matt's recent run camp in Kenya, his new approach to running by feel, his favorite shoes, his vision for Sweat Elite and his hopes for Osaka. We recored a couple weeks before the race and he's since run that race and has his sights on London, so check out his channel for the race recap and what he's up to after the episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindufulenduranceprogram/support
Mar 13, 2023
1 hr 25 min
Knox Robinson: Son of Africa, The List and Creating Safety on the Track
After trying to catch up with Knox for the last year, we decided the best way to link would be to jump on Zoom and record. Episode 82 is quite casual as we dive into a variety of topics from Knox leaning into coaching, 'The List' and the experience of creating a safe space on the running track for women specifically. Knox shares about his most recent trip to Africa and how that shaped his purpose and vision moving forwards, a return to writing and all the while targeting sub-2:30 marathon this year. I always enjoy speaking with Knox, the way he thinks and articulates his experience. There is a curiosity, openness and boldness that I appreciate, find inspiring and I hope you enjoy the conversation as well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindufulenduranceprogram/support
Feb 20, 2023
1 hr 30 min
Bec Wilcock: Coaching Self-belief, Her Sports and Pre-postnatal Training
On episode 81 I speak with Bec Wilcock, we dive into her journey into sport and triathlon as a teenager and having to take a full year off after a massive burnout. Bec shares how this inspired her to learn and study, get into training and the opportunity with Nike that brought her to LA from Australia. Bec shares her perspective on coaching, working with different types of people, developing self-belief and how this lead to the launch of Her Sports and Her Trails. Bec is also about to give birth to her second child, and we go into her journey and development of a five-phase program that starts before pregnancy and continues into the 'fifth' trimester and how important rest and recovery truly is. Also please excuse the brief disruption mid-episode by our new robot-vacuum Ewan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindufulenduranceprogram/support
Feb 10, 2023
1 hr 51 min
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