The Mind Mountain Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Today on the podcast, I got to hang out with Dr. Ryan Darcy to dive into the intersection where neuroscience meets mountain biking. Ryan’s a neuroscientist, president of NeuroCatch, and—like the rest of us—a stoked mountain biker.

We chatted about everything from the science behind flow states, personal anecdotes from Ryan's riding experiences, and actionable advice on concussion protocols and brain health. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a pro rider, tune in to learn how to ride safer and sharper.

Ryan also breaks down how NeuroCatch's portable brain scanner is changing the game when it comes to tracking cognitive function and boosting performance for riders. They recently partnered with Crankworx to prioritize brain health in Mountain Biking, and have also been working with none other than 5-time Downhill World Cup champion Aaron Gwin.

You can check out Ryan's Ted Talk 'Unleashing Potential Brain Power' with Capt. Trevor Greene here and ask questions via his email, ryan@healthtechconnects.com. Check out the technology and follow along @neurocatch

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𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲 👇
https://bit.ly/MAMTBchat

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲?

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮👇
https://tally.so/r/wgZBMN

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗫𝟰 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗵👇
https://tally.so/r/mJV8G4

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THE MIND MOUNTAIN
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DISCLAIMER: The opinions, thoughts, and views in the content created by The Mind Mountain, the Grit With Wisdom Podcast, and Jake Johnstone, including the guests they interview, are solely their own and do not reflect the official policy or position of any other organization, person, or company mentioned or featured in the podcast. The content is intended solely for entertainment purposes only. THE MIND MOUNTAIN, THE GRIT WITH WISDOM PODCAST, THE MIND MOUNTAIN PODCAST AND ITS AUTHORS ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR IN...

In this episode of Grit With Wisdom, I sit down with Alex Chapellier, a mountain biker, mechanic, photographer, and videographer. Alex shares his journey from growing up in France, where he was captivated by any two wheels, to living his mountain biking dreams in British Columbia, Canada. He talks extensively about his passion for mountain biking, the importance of mental performance, and how he transitioned from behind the camera to being an influential rider in his own right.

Alex dives into the details of his early days of riding and racing, including how learning to ride on a basic bike helped him develop his skills. He also offers insights into his approach to taking risks, mental preparedness, and dealing with crashes. On top of that, Alex shares some intriguing stories about working alongside well-known riders like Remy Metailler and Yoann Barelli.

Listen in to hear Alex's advice on balancing passion with profession, setting realistic goals, and the importance of enjoying the ride. Whether you are a seasoned mountain biker or just starting out, Alex's journey is sure to inspire and motivate you.

You can follow along with Alex's journey and learn more via his Website, YouTube Channel, or Instagram.



This episode is proudly brought to you by our friends at Devinci Cycles and the Tasmanian MTB Expedition, which is happening in February 2025.

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𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲 👇
https://bit.ly/MAMTBchat

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲?

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮👇
https://tally.so/r/wgZBMN

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗫𝟰 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗵👇
https://tally.so/r/mJV8G4

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THE MIND MOUNTAIN
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DISCLAIMER: The opinions, thoughts, and views in the content created by The Mind Mountain, the Grit With Wisdom Podcast, and Jake Johnstone, including the guests they interview, are solely their own and do not reflect the official policy or position of any other organization, person, or company mentioned or featured in the podcast. The content is intended solely for entertainment purposes only. THE MIND MOUNTAIN, THE GRIT WITH WISDOM PODCAST, THE MIND MOUNTAIN PODCAST AND ITS AUTHORS ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR IN...

On this episode, I sit down with Steve Vanderhoek. Steve is a North Shore-born and bread mountain biker, trailbuilder and a professional firefighter/paramedic.

He is known for building and riding some of the most precise, exposed, and high-consequence lines in the area, and along with his long-time partner Kelsey Toevs, makes some of the most creative and jaw-dropping mtb films around. (Hear from Kelsey in the previous episode). 

After recovering from a year-long string of injuries that occurred while riding his own North Shore feature, the pair went on the win the 2023 Crankworx Dirt Diaries filmmaking contest in which Steve returned and rode the safe death-defying line.

During this wide ranging conversation we chat about:

• His background and influences in the early North Shore Freeride scene.
• His 2022 'into the gnar' injury and the lead up to that.
• The journey of recovery and what he has learned.
• Managing concussion and life stressors.
• How to re-build skills ands confidence post injury.
• How he know's when to send it.

And much, much more!


You can follow along for the ride with Steve @svanderhoek on Instagram, and @stevevanderhoek1304 on YouTube.

All images were taken and supplied by Kelsey Toevs.

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𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲 👇
https://bit.ly/MAMTBchat

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲?

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮👇
https://tally.so/r/wgZBMN

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗫𝟰 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗵👇
https://tally.so/r/mJV8G4

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THE MIND MOUNTAIN
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DISCLAIMER: The opinions, thoughts, and views in the content created by The Mind Mountain, the Grit With Wisdom Podcast, and Jake Johnstone, including the guests they interview, are solely their own and do not reflect the official policy or position of any other organization, person, or company mentioned or featured in the podcast. The content is intended solely for entertainment purposes only. THE MIND MOUNTAIN, THE GRIT WITH WISDOM PODCAST, THE MIND MOUNTAIN PODCAST AND ITS AUTHORS ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR IN...

Today on the podcast I got to chat with Kelsey Toevs. Kelsey is a professional filmmaker and photographer based out of North Vancouver. 

Growing up in Lynn Valley, Kelsey has been combining her passion for Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, and filmmaking since a young age. 

When she met her longtime partner in crime, local free-rider Steve Vanderhoek, they combined forces and set out to help each other push their creative boundaries in the Mountain Biking scene. 

With an impressive portfolio of work too large to list here, Kelsey has gone from filming Steve's stunts purely for fun, to working with Red Bull and Anthill Films - two of the biggest producers in the industry.

On top of this, her film ‘Ready or Not’ which features none other than Steve, Wade Simmons, and Brett Tippie won the 2023 Crankworx Dirt Diaries competition and inspired many with its creative storyline, humor, and jaw-dropping slow-motion sends.

Durning the conversation we touch on:

• What it is like to watch her husband risk everything from behind the lens.
• How she comes up with creative concepts for films.
• Her own journey on the bike.
• How following her passion has led to some epic career opportunities.
• And how riding without expectations or ego allows her to have more fun!

You can check out Kelsey's amazing photography work on her website, kelseytoevs.com and follow her adventures on Instagram @toevs and YouTube @ktoevs

A lot of her filmmaking projects featuring Steve Vanderhoek are posted on his YouTube channel, including the Dirt Diaries Ready or Not film - you can watch that here @stevevanderhoek1304

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𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲 👇
https://bit.ly/MAMTBchat

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲?

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮👇
https://tally.so/r/wgZBMN

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗫𝟰 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗵👇
https://tally.so/r/mJV8G4

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THE MIND MOUNTAIN
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DISCLAIMER: The opinions, thoughts, and views in the content created by The Mind Mountain, the Grit With Wisdom Podcast, and Jake Johnstone, including the guests they interview, are solely their own and do not reflect the official policy or position of any other organization, person, or company mentioned or featured in the podcast. The content is intended solely for entertainment purposes only. THE MIND MOUNTAIN, THE GRIT WITH WISDOM PODCAST, THE MIND MOUNTAIN PODCAST AND ITS AUTHORS ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR IN...

In this episode, I catch up with Nate Spitz. Nate is one of the most creative and talented mountain bikers in the Sea to Sky and has a lot of wisdom to share.

Originally from New Hampshire on the east coast of the USA, Nate grew up skiing, and when he wasn’t doing that he was riding bikes and learning an impressive bag of tricks.

He now lives and works here in Squamish, sharing his skills and passion through Yoann Barelli’s Into The Gnar coaching company, and also through a multitude of free-ride, filming, and building projects.

We chat about:

• What it is like to build and ride some of the gnarliest features in town.
• How he motivates himself to keep working towards a challenging goal.
• How to get into a flow state more often.
• The importance of play on your bike.
• His latest edit in collaboration with Alistair Spriggs.
• The Hellevator feature build and first ride.

You can join the wild ride by following Nate @ztipsetan on Instagram, @natespitz6583 on YouTube or book in for a coaching session with him at intothegnar.com

Nate would like to offer a special thanks Yoann Barelli for his ongoing support.

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𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲 👇
https://bit.ly/MAMTBchat

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲?

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮👇
https://tally.so/r/wgZBMN

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗫𝟰 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗵👇
https://tally.so/r/mJV8G4

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THE MIND MOUNTAIN
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Instagram @the_mind_mountain
Facebook @themindmountain
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DISCLAIMER: The opinions, thoughts, and views in the content created by The Mind Mountain, the Grit With Wisdom Podcast, and Jake Johnstone, including the guests they interview, are solely their own and do not reflect the official policy or position of any other organization, person, or company mentioned or featured in the podcast. The content is intended solely for entertainment purposes only. THE MIND MOUNTAIN, THE GRIT WITH WISDOM PODCAST, THE MIND MOUNTAIN PODCAST AND ITS AUTHORS ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR IN...

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𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲 👇
https://bit.ly/MAMTBchat

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲?

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮👇
https://tally.so/r/wgZBMN

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗫𝟰 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗵👇
https://tally.so/r/mJV8G4

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THE MIND MOUNTAIN
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Instagram @the_mind_mountain
Facebook @themindmountain
YouTube @the_mind_mountian



DISCLAIMER: The opinions, thoughts, and views in the content created by The Mind Mountain, the Grit With Wisdom Podcast, and Jake Johnstone, including the guests they interview, are solely their own and do not reflect the official policy or position of any other organization, person, or company mentioned or featured in the podcast. The content is intended solely for entertainment purposes only. THE MIND MOUNTAIN, THE GRIT WITH WISDOM PODCAST, THE MIND MOUNTAIN PODCAST AND ITS AUTHORS ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR IN...

On this episode, I got to interview Squamish local, Blake Rowsell.

Blake is a professor at Capilano University who teaches a variety of outdoor recreation programs. He also has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to Mountain Bike Tourism in BC having completed his master's degree on the topic.

We dive straight into Blake's personal journey with Mountain Biking, discussing some of the tools he has picked up along the way that help him manage his own Mental Health and thrive as an Educator, Dad, Husband, and engaged community member.

When Blake isn't out on the Bike refocusing and resetting during a busy work day, he's hard at work behind the scenes as an active member of the Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association Trail Committee, as well as working as part of the Board of Directors for the Mountain Bike Tourism Association of British Columbia. 

During the conversation, we touch on:

• Using your phone as a tool when Mountain Biking
• Choosing riding partners
• Understanding tourism in BC
• Why busy trails (& parking lots) are GOOD
• Managing ADHD with Mountain Biking

Blake and I had a wet and wild lap of Angry M and Mcloud before recording this podcast. You can check out that video on my YouTube channel @jakejohnstone.

You can buy your SORCA membership or make a trail donation HERE

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𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲 👇
https://bit.ly/MAMTBchat

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲?

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮👇
https://tally.so/r/wgZBMN

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗫𝟰 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗵👇
https://tally.so/r/mJV8G4

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THE MIND MOUNTAIN
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Instagram @the_mind_mountain
Facebook @themindmountain
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DISCLAIMER: The opinions, thoughts, and views in the content created by The Mind Mountain, the Grit With Wisdom Podcast, and Jake Johnstone, including the guests they interview, are solely their own and do not reflect the official policy or position of any other organization, person, or company mentioned or featured in the podcast. The content is intended solely for entertainment purposes only. THE MIND MOUNTAIN, THE GRIT WITH WISDOM PODCAST, THE MIND MOUNTAIN PODCAST AND ITS AUTHORS ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR IN...

In this episode, we hear from Yoann Barelli. For those that aren't familiar, Yoann hails from Nice in the south of France and has been racing Mountain Bikes since the tender age of 7 years old. From there he went on to have numerous successes, including becoming the French Elite DH champion in 2004, and multiple podium finishes in the Enduro World Series after that. 

Over the past few years, we have seen Yoann pivot towards free riding, getting creative, and of course, having loads of fun! He shares this incredible passion and energy through his coaching Business, Into The Gnar, which he launched back in 2020 and has completely blown up from there! 

Yoann also curates a yearly free ride extravaganza in the Sea To Sky which sees some of the world's best Pro Riders and up and up-and-coming athletes test their limits on some of the most technical and high-consequence features in the area.

In this inspiring conversation, we cover:

• New sponsors and new bikes
• His mental process from start to finish
• How to use humour to help boost your mental game.
• How to use breathwork in your riding
• How he assesses risk
• What he has learned since becoming a mtb coach
• His specific Visualization strategy

And so, so, much more.

We rode the Double Black Green Monster trail in Whistler prior to recording this chat and it was epic to see his processes and decision-making in action - I highly recommend watching that video over on my YouTube channel @jakejohnstone.

You can follow Yoann on Instagram @yoannbarelli and YouTube @YoannBarelli and check out his Into The Gnar Coaching here.

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Along with Yoann and I, Aven's family encourages you to Donate to Whistler SAR  (who extricated Aven along with Whistler Bike Park Patrol). You can support Aven directly via this link: Aven Elsberg Gofundme


Photo credit: Liam Wallace

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𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲 👇
https://bit.ly/MAMTBchat

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲?

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮👇
https://tally.so/r/wgZBMN

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗫𝟰 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗵👇
https://tally.so/r/mJV8G4

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In this episode, I chat with Greg McDonnell. Greg is a sports fanatic, an avid mountain biker, and is also a registered clinical counsellor. He grew up on the North Shore and has been riding bikes for as long as he can remember. 

When he moved to Whistler 20 years ago, he started racing mountain bikes, and alpine ski mountaineering which enhanced his growing interest in the mental side of performance.

Fast forward to today, Greg has worked in the mental health and performance space for over 30 years and has owned his own private psychotherapy practice here in Whistler since 2007. He currently works with a variety of athletes from different sports including skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking.

None of this was handed to him, as you’ll hear, Greg is someone who has worked through some tough life circumstances himself, and he now holds real tools, and real wisdom learned through rising to the challenge of those experiences.

Join us as we break down the topics of:

- motivation
- mental performance strategies
- re-focusing
- regulating our nervous system
- developing self-compassion

As well as plenty of personal anecdotes, all relevant to riding and racing Mountain Bikes.

You can find out more about Greg and the amazing work he does in our community on his website mcdonnellcounselling.ca 

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𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲 👇
https://bit.ly/MAMTBchat

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲?

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮👇
https://tally.so/r/wgZBMN

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗫𝟰 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗵👇
https://tally.so/r/mJV8G4

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Today on the show, I got to head out for a rip with Jo Peters. We rode one of her favorite trails here in Squamish, Two Stroke Smoke, and then sat down for an insightful conversation.

Jo is active in the mountain bike community as a coach, volunteer, and enduro racer. She also works full-time as an RMT and is an expert when it comes to the Mind/Body/Bike connection. 

Coaching-wise, Jo runs her own foundation called Jo and Co. - which aims to make MTB more accessible to women in British Columbia. Along with a small team of talented female-identifying coaches, she runs women’s coaching programs and events at trail centers all around the province.

We talk about what it was like to start out as a female Mountain Biker in a male-dominated sport, and how she has used some of those early negative experiences as fuel for her fire, inspiring her to take a lead now and provide meaningful change.

Along with this, she shares a bunch of the mental tricks, tips, and tools that she uses to ride at her best, whether it be between the tape or simply lapping local trails with friends.

You can follow Jo's adventures on Instagram @Jo___Peters and check out her coaching on her website, joandcocoaching.com

Enjoy!

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𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲 👇
https://bit.ly/MAMTBchat

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲?

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮👇
https://tally.so/r/wgZBMN

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗫𝟰 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗵👇
https://tally.so/r/mJV8G4

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