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Owner of Mi Duole and renown podcast host Stuart Anderson sits down with Tom and Preston to talk about the importance of community and brotherhood and positive coping examples. He touches on the addictive nature of good suffer and his love for the unique sport of cycling. He speaks on his important relationship with his parents and his influential relationship with his father. He also talks about what it means to be a teammate. Tom and Preston also learn more about Stuart's inspiring view on relationships and friendships and what it means to show love through effort!

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Matthew Lefthand joins BrainStoke a world record holder after completing his 24 hour record for static cycling. He talks nutrition, training, mental health background and his mental prep for this event and the amazing cause he did it for! He completed his goal and smashed the record riding over 1000 km in 24 hours and achieved 14 records in the process. He's a freak of nature and a good friend, the man who just doesn't stop, Matthew Lefthand.

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Highly Accomplished filmmaker and MTB rider. Braydon Bringhurst is an advocate for doing the unthinkable and the mental battles that come with it. Tom and Kevin talk with Braydon about his origins in cycling and athletics in track and field and what motivates his incredible active self-talk. Listen in to a master at work and a man that goes into the pain cave without a flashlight!

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Born with Tourette's Syndrome but seeing its effect later in life, Carter Metcalf knows about adversity. With a pension for flips and wheelies, his mountain bike riding has helped him inspire others going through hardships. Carter talks about the bullying in school and online he receives and how it doesn't stop him from inspiring individuals like him! He speaks on his awesome mom and dad and their example, teaching him to rally when the chips are down because someone needs to hear his words. We are amped to tell you a little bit more about the kid who wheelies to stay still, Carter Metcalf!

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We at BrainStoke pride ourselves on high quality content and amazing guests from many diverse backgrounds. This may not be one of those kinds of episodes. This is an impromptu recording we have from our BrainStoke Team Camp that Tom, Preston, Blair, and Mitt talk about their riding, goals for the year and many sorts of Tom-foolery. Enjoy it cause we sure did!

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An Emmy award winner, professional drummer, author, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, wrestler, and pilot walk into a bar...oh wait that's just Clint Pulver. From drumming on his mother's couch to flying helicopters Clint Pulver is a lover of running to stand still. He finds his struggle and stoke in his family and the things he enjoys. His determination to fulfill his life with connecting with others to mentor and find out what makes great leaders and mentors so great. Tom and Preston join him in talking about awesome educators and what it takes to just sit still sometimes. Clint's story and wisdom is one that everyone needs to hear. Enjoy!

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The Harwards know a little bit about cycling. With numerous years in the professional cycling space between working on the Tour of Utah to owning and running Utah Gravel Series, Dave and Breanne Harward have been at the forefront of cycling in Utah and bringing their outstanding events to life. They sit down with Tom and Preston to talk gravel, positive coping through bikes and being outside, and they talk about being parents and the stressors and joys that come from raising their awesome kids. With their backgrounds in nutrition, coaching, and a well of knowledge on mental toughness and communication, this is one for everyone to enjoy!

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Woah slow down! What's the Rusch? Rebecca Rusch joins the crew and talks about her mental health journey and amazing accomplishments in the world of cycling and media. She touches on her life changing concussion and her struggle with identity and re-evaluation of pain! We touch on her Emmy award winning film: Blood Road and the inspiration and awareness it brought about. The queen of pain never disappoints! Tune in with Rebecca, Tom, and Preston!

What's the Rusch? Rebecca's new podcast premieres on February 19th! Check it out!