Into The Grain

Kristy McBride is an elite endurance athlete, dairy cow veterinarian, and mom who has taken on some of the toughest endurance events in the world. Amongst many other things, she is a four-time World's Toughest Mudder finisher, a Western States 100 finisher, and the only woman to buckle the legendary Marji Gesick 100 on a single-speed bike. We explore how Kristy's childhood shaped the mindset behin...

In this episode of Into the Grain, we sit down with Dr. Rigel Galera, founder of Galera Health & Wellness in Port Huron, Michigan, and a physician with more than 20 years of experience in primary care. After years of practicing within the traditional healthcare system, Dr. Galera began questioning whether simply treating symptoms was enough. Together, we explore the strengths and shortcomings...

In this episode of Into The Grain, we sit down with Brian Dickinson - a former U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer, mountaineer, and bestselling author who solo summited Mount Everest. We get into his background in the Navy and how those experiences shaped the way he handles risk, pressure, and uncertainty. We also unpack his Everest climb - what led him there, continuing the ascent alone after his...

In this episode of Into The Grain, we sit down with Abby, founder of Bloom Outdoors, and her dad Larry - an outdoorsman whose background and way of life have deeply shaped his family. We get into where their paths started - Abby’s story of losing her hearing in one ear as a child and how that shaped her early experiences, and Larry’s upbringing in the outdoors and the role it played in forming his...

In this episode of Into the Grain, we sit down with Josh Baker, founder of Warrior From Within Training Center and former law enforcement officer Josh shares his journey through law enforcement, the disillusionment he experienced after seeing the system from the inside, and the traumatic on-duty incident that led to severe PTSD and ultimately, changed the trajectory of his life. What followed was...

In this episode of the Into the Grain podcast, host Austin Hulett and co-host Aaron Hulett welcome Brian Matter, a seasoned professional cyclist with nearly three decades of experience. Brian has competed and represented the USA in both Mountain Biking and Cyclocross World Championships around the globe and has an extensive resume of wins under his belt. Brian shares his journey from a young mount...

Karen Palka is the Founder and Executive Director of A Beautiful Me, Inc. She also serves on the Advisory Board of Woman’s Life and chairs the Adolescent Services Workgroup. Expect to learn how Karen's adventures and values have shaped her outlook. We talk about her pilgrimage across Spain and Portugal, why we need more wonder and gratitude in our daily life, and how easy it is to get stuck thinki...