Podcast - Be Audacious

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Freewheeling conversations exploring the courageous act of the bounce forward—forget the bounce back. Author, speaker, coach and wilderness advocate, Michael W. Leach (the Be Audacious guy) sits down for unscripted conversations with Jill’s, Joe’s and Pro’s—athletes, adventurers, activists and performers—sharing their inspiring stories of grit, grace, courage and perseverance. Don’t call it a “comeback” because they never went anywhere.

Raw and real, these intimate conversations are as diverse as the guests, diving deep into what it takes to bounce forward from injury, illness or setback, embracing the remake in pursuit of becoming one’s truest, strongest and most authentic self. Exploring the power of purposeful passion and the psychology and physiology of performance, healing and recovery, The Bounce Forward Podcast guests share how they dig deep during times of challenge, heartbreak and loss. Vulnerable and real, listen in as Michael sits down with these bold, daring and inspiring humans, pushing the limits of what their mind and body can achieve, inspiring listeners to bounce forward with resilience and fortitude—leaning in and staying true.

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“Just had a listen ! So great, I like what you said about these not being interviews but conversations. Speaking from my own experience because our episode felt more like a conversation with a friend I was able to speak more fluidly and really get out the message I want when I normally have such a hard time with public speaking or interviews because I get so nervous and stutter through my sentences. I think part of what is going to make this so great is you sharing your experiences and knowledge as well. I have such a good feeling about this podcast, it’s going to be such a positive light for so many people. Honored I get to be apart of it I really mean that. I so look forward to listening to all the future episodes!”

~ Gwendalyn Gibson, Professional Mountain Bike Athlete

Episodes

Introducing the bounce forward podcast

1/24/23 | 14 min | Episode 0 | Listen on Spotify, Apple or A nchor.

The gold(en)Connor Fields, a bmx legend

2/8/23 | 89 min | Episode 1 | Spotify, Apple or Anchor | connorfields.com

Dr. Nathan Varley, a Yellowstone explorer

2/22/23 | 74 min | Episode 2 | Spotify, Apple, Anchor | wolftracker.com

The Rise of Gwendalyn Gibson part 1

2/27/23 | 90 min | Episode 3 | Spotify, Apple or Anchor | instagram.com/gwendalyngibson/

The Rise of gwendalyn gibson part 2

Surrendering with The Resilient Rose Grant

Carter Roy,a modern day renaissance man Part 1

Carter Roy,a modern day renaissance man Part 2

Haley Smith,a deep thinker, gravel and UCI World Cup bike racer

Going Fast with Kristen Faulkner

Going Deep with Dylan Johnson

Dylan Johnson on unbound, the bike bath and a crusher in the tushar preview

Taking the Long Way with Alexandera Houchin

The Breck Epic with Mike McCormack

Dear Momma

Sarah Kaufmann on Sticking With It

Navigating injury, loss and setback

12/24/23 | 35 min | Episode 16 | Spotify, Apple, Google |

The Waves We Ride as Athletes

12/31/23 | 17 min | Episode 17 | Spotify, Apple, Google |

Rose Grant, Queen of Leadville, Wife, Mom and Montana Legend

Paracyclist Kai Luan on his cancer story, the Remake and racing Unbound

Jesse and Chase Smith, Racers, Riders and Bicycle Entrepreneurs

The Way of the Ironman: Roger Thompson

6/27/24 | 169 min | Episode 22 | |Instagram | Spotify, Apple |

Threading The Training Needle

6/31/24 | 32 min | Episode 23 | Spotify, Apple|

Dylan Johnson on Training, Fatigue, Unbound and Leadville

Taylor Lideen on Shifting His Mindset, Mental Health, Allied and Finding Happiness at Leadville

Anna Yamauchi On Health, Racing and Rising Above

Cole Paton on Racing the Leadviille Clock, His Mental Game and Finding Happiness

The Leadville 100 mountain bike race recap with Ironman Roger Thompson

Bikes Change Lives and a Leadville Comeback Story with CJ Wiggins

Brianne Kwasny on Pushing a Little More, Loss, Sleep and Flexible Training

The Determined David Curtis on a Hero at Home, Faith, Fitness and Focus

Stories Matter

If you’ve ever been coached by me, you’ll know I’m a big believer in the

“Thought of the Day.”

Here’s a few of my favorites to kickstart your morning-

“Our personal story is all we truly have, so make it count and tell it well.” Michael W. Leach

“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Decide what your truth is. Then live it.” Kamal Ravikant

“Forget your age. If you have dreams to acheive, you’re still young.” uknown

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Be Audacious blog

Storytelling is the heart of the Be Audacious blog. Each post is a medley of thoughts, observations, training tips and stories.

With so much noise out there telling us how to be, how to train, how to think, how to live, it’s my hope that this blog can help readers redefine what success looks like (a deeply personal thing and matter of perspective), while combating the demons of self-doubt and fear that so often accompany athletic pursuits, creative endeavors, bold adventures and passion projects.

Contact Me

Let’s connect.

I love hearing from you! Your stories fuel my fire and fan the flames. If you have questions or want to take a deeper dive into anything I’ve covered on my site, I’d love to connect.

Feel free to email me at michael@beaudacious.com or fill out this form and I’ll be in touch.

WNbL, michael