Falling Off The Floor

Hello everyone! This week I had the absolute pleasure of hosting Chris Thompson, also know as “Supdaily” on socials. Chris is a long-time content creator, life coach, and mental health activist who has garnered the attention/following of millions across the globe for his ability to be vulnerable, and give incredible life and mental health tips. We dive deep into our past, present, and future plans...

This man single-handedly saved Austin's life. Woody has been the guiding light in Austin's recovery since day one. Woody has a wild story! From his whole life being in New York city to being shipped up to Portland Maine where he ultimately got his life together and began helping countless individuals in their own recovery. This is was a very special episode to record and I truly hope you enjoy thi...

This week we talk TRAVEL. Austin just got back from spending a month in Europe road-tripping to all of his bucket list destinations. Switzerland is up first in this travel series. Sitting alongside Nick Bates we dive deep into the majestic country of Switzerland and everything it has to offer. We uncover Zermatt, Geneva, the Swiss Alps, and Zurich. In part 2 we will jump into all of the smaller to...

In this episode, Austin Becker interviews Brody Broderick, a skier from Utah who shares his inspiring journey following a life-altering spinal cord injury from a skiing accident. Brody discusses the details of his accident, the challenges he faced during rehabilitation, and his transition to sit skiing. He highlights his achievements in the adaptive sports community and emphasizes the importance o...

Austin Augustus, one of the founding members of Pink7, shares his recovery journey and the mission of the Sober Curious lifestyle brand. He discusses the importance of finding joy in sobriety and building a community of like-minded individuals. Austin emphasizes the need for a supportive and fun environment in early recovery, as well as the challenges of sober living and the importance of finding...

Arch Wright, a former US ski team racer and recovery advocate, shares his journey of addiction, recovery, and becoming a therapist. He discusses his experience with substance abuse, the impact it had on his ski racing career, and his path to sobriety. Arch emphasizes the importance of emotional sobriety and recovery from unresolved trauma. He also highlights the significance of connection, communi...

Hello everyone! This week I had the pleasure of hosting Lexi Wright on the podcast. Lexi is a skier, mental health/recovery advocate, athlete on the Mountain In My Mind film team, and a genuinely amazing human being making a difference in the world. We dive deep into our collective personal struggles with substances and mental health and how we were able to climb out of those holes and get to wher...

Finn Bailis, founder of Global Media Assets, discusses his journey in the creative industry and the mission of his company. He shares how his background in skiing and his passion for supporting talented creatives led him to start Global Media Assets. The company aims to bridge the gap between freelance creatives and brands by providing a platform for them to collaborate and create high-quality med...

John Padilla, founder of Mountain In My Mind, discusses the organization's focus on mental health in the ski industry. He shares the story behind the creation of Mountain In My Mind, which was inspired by the loss of his brother. The organization produces ski films that address mental health issues and conducts a suicide prevention ski tour. The conversation also touches on the importance of commu...

Unconventional Career Path? Austin (@theskierguy) chats with Margaret Lefton (@margaretlefton ) on the Falling Off the Floor Podcast about ditching the basket-weaving grind for life-changing retreats in South America!  To now working in the community engagement space with entrepreneurs! They tackle the city vs. mountain life debate & explore trending wellness tips. Plus, discover the secret to...

In this episode, host Austin Becker is joined by Jordan Brookins and Producer Naveed Nur to discuss their recent adventures in the outdoor and ski industry. They talk about their moonshot project, where they captured a photo of skiers jumping through the moon, and their trip to witness a total solar eclipse in Arkansas. The conversation covers the planning and execution of these projects, as well...

Hello, our amazing audience! This week we have an amazing guest Dan Schmader. Dan is a long-time friend of Austin's who has been a part of his recovery journey since day one. Dan and Austin attended the same extended care program in Portland, Maine, and discussed the successes, failures, and stories of their recovery. From struggling with addiction mental health, grief, and more. Dan is a true tes...

This week I had the pleasure of hosting Zach McCarthy! Zach and the founder and director at Inclusive Ski Touring, a non-profit with the aim to get as many people into the backcountry and learn how to ski tour/split board. Zach's journey is amazing and everything he is doing is moving mountains in the outdoor industry (pun intended). Enjoy!

Hello Everyone! This week we have an awesome episode with Special Guest: Drew Petersen. Drew is a pro skier, mental health advocate, film maker, and more from Colorado. We spent a lot of time discussing our stories, our common struggles with mental health, skiing, and much more. Drew is on the precipice of releasing his film "Feel It All", and needs our support! Learn more about the film in this e...

Breaking Barriers: Noah Dines' Quest for the Ultimate Vertical Ski Feet Record  Strap in for an awe-inspiring journey as we uncover Noah Dines' audacious mission to rewrite the history books of human feats within skiing and ultra sports. With the ambition to conquer the most man-powered vertical ski feet in a single year, Noah is defying all odds, facing treacherous terrain and relentless challeng...

Howdy everyone! As always, thank you so much for all of the support you guys give us on this podcast, it means the world to us. This week we have New Zealand Olympic Halfpipe Skier, Benni Harrington. From the surface, people think of an Olympic athlete as someone who "has it all figured out". Benni's honest depiction of injury, mental health, what its like competing on the world's biggest stage, a...

Howdy FOTF listeners. This week Austin and Naveed travel up to Silverthorne, Colorado to record an amazing episode with special guest Haley Olsen. Haley is a worldwide traveler, architectural designer, snowboarder, lover of the outdoors, and much more. We dive deep into our collective travels around the world and how travel has impacted our lives and worldviews. It was such a pleasure to host Hale...

Hello, my favorite audience! This week was a very special one. I had the pleasure of hosting Jamie MoCrazy, a former professional skier, the first woman to do a double flip in X Games, brain injury survivor, activist, and so much more. Jamie talks about her long road of recovery and the steps she took to get back on top of her game following a severe brain injury. Jamie is now a public speaker, co...

Hey listeners! This was a special episode. I had the pleasure of hosting Connor Nelson, skier, DOP, cinematographer, and the list goes on and on. Connor goes into depth about his recovery, skiing professionally, the Winter Park Film Festival, and the Alive Film Challenge. We got deep on this episode and hope you enjoy! Links: @connornelson.dop https://afsp.org/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/dallas-le...

Hello, our favorite audience! This week was a special episode and one of the most fun episodes we have recorded to date. We had the pleasure of hosting our close friend Dalton Arevalo and going into detail about the struggles/triumphs of being a child affected by substance abuse, the loss of parents at a young age, and a healthy dose of banter about everything going on in our lives! Such a fun epi...

Howdy everyone! In this episode, Austin takes you on a wild journey and storyteller adventure through his final run in Boston, MA, and doesn't spare any details. From being robbed at gunpoint to making it to Portland, OR where his oldest and best friend intervened and saved his life. This episode has been highly requested by the audience and we truly hope you enjoy it

Howdy everyone! This is a special episode with a legend in the world of freestyle skiing. Dano Bruno recounts his stories from the early days of freeskiing, his days at Rossignol helping to develop the parabolic ski, to working with the likes of Tanner Hall, JP Auclair, CR Johnson, and many more. We talk in-depth about gear, Dahu's revolutionary boots, his own personal recovery journey and more. H...

Hey everyone! This week Naveed and Austin get you caught up on everything they have been up to. Austin spent the last 2 months on a crazy winter adventure, skiing, and touring throughout Colorado, Utah, and Alaska. Naveed talks about his travels to the Middle East and all of his adventures. Don't forget to follow us on social @theskierguy @fallingoffthefloor www.mtnbornmedia.com

This week Naveed travels down to Salt Lake City to meet up with Austin for some deep powder days on the mountain, and to record a podcast with our awesome guest Becca, also a host of a podcast, The Blue Rose Podcast. Becca is based out of Park City, UT, and works in marketing for Vail Resorts. Her travels, experiences, and background were a blast to dive into. Hope you enjoy it! Becca's Links: @be...

On this episode of Falling Off The Floor, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jess Gresho. Jess is a strength and fitness coach for skiers & bikers. Jess is no stranger to the struggles of mental health and we go in-depth about her story, success, and struggles. This is an episode you do not want to miss and we don't shy away from anything. It was a pleasure hosting her. Jess's Links: @jesssin...