Falling Off The Floor

Falling Off the Floor Podcast — Live at Telluride Bluegrass Festival with Haley Shiek. In this special live episode of Falling Off the Floor Podcast, Austin Becker sits down with Haley Shiek, a certified professional coach, trauma-informed yoga teacher, and peer educator, for a powerful conversation about mental health, recovery, trauma, shame, community, and connection. Recorded on location at th...

From Darkness to Light: Lee Pugsley's Journey in Film & Mental Health Join us in this impactful episode where Lee Pugsley shares his inspiring story of overcoming visual impairment, mental health struggles, and finding purpose in filmmaking. Discover how vulnerability and authenticity can fuel creativity and drive positive change in the industry. Main Topics Covered: Lee's early life,...

In this episode of the Falling Off The Floor Podcast, Jess Hotter, a professional freeride skier from New Zealand, shares her journey through injury, mental resilience, and life beyond skiing. We explore her recovery process, passions outside of skiing, and her perspectives on sobriety and mental health in action sports. Jess has an awesome story and is an INCREDIBLE skier. Find her on Instagram h...

From Ski Town to Mental Health Advocate: The Journey of Chris Bivona In this episode, we sit down with Chris Bavona, founder of Ski Town All Star and owner of a thriving ski shop in Vail. Chris shares his inspiring story of transformation—balancing entrepreneurship, sobriety, and advocating for mental health—all within the mountain town culture we all love. Key topics covered: Chris's transition f...

In this episode of the Falling Off the Floor podcast, host Austin Becker speaks with Stevie Mayer, a reinvention and fitness coach who helps women transform their lives through hiking and outdoor experiences. Stevie shares her personal journey from struggling with addiction and mental health issues to finding healing and purpose in the outdoors. She discusses the importance of authenticity in cont...

In this episode of the Falling Off the Floor podcast, host Austin Becker hosts Cooper Johnson as he shares his journey of creating Outpst, a brand focused on making fleece beanies while promoting inclusivity in the ski community. After facing multiple injuries during his pursuit of becoming a professional skier, Cooper found solace in sewing and decided to create a product that not only catered to...

In this episode, Chris Ernst, "Uncle E", a legendary figure in the ski world, shares his journey from being the voice of the X Games to overcoming personal challenges and finding sobriety. The conversation delves into the evolution of skiing culture, the impact of the X Games, and the importance of integrity and personal growth. Uncle E, X Games, skiing culture, sobriety, personal growth...

In this episode of the "Falling Off the Floor" podcast, host Austin Becker sits down with Becca Headley, a cancer survivor and flight nurse, to explore the transformative power of community and the outdoors. Becca shares her journey from battling breast cancer to becoming a passionate advocate for backcountry safety with Friends of Berthoud Pass. Discover how Becca's experiences in t...

Host, Austin Becker, sits down with the founder of Revi, Lizzie Shilko, for a conversation that delves into the challenges faced by the ski industry, particularly the entrenched boys club mentality that hinders innovation and product development. They highlight the slow pace of change in ski gear, such as the four-buckle ski boot and helmets, contrasting it with rapid advancements in technology in...

In this episode of the Falling Off the Floor podcast, host Austin Becker speaks with photographer Justin Krompier about his journey from being a UPS driver to pursuing his passion for photography while navigating recovery from addiction. They discuss the importance of mindset, community support, and the power of personal stories in healing. Justin shares his experiences of overcoming fear, embraci...

In this episode of the Falling Off the Floor podcast, host Austin Becker speaks with Noelle Jean Seward, an accomplished outdoor adventurer and social media creator. They discuss Noelle's journey through the Pacific Crest Trail, her experiences with vulnerability and mental resilience, and the impact of social media on her life. Noelle shares her insights on setting boundaries, the importance...

In this episode, Austin Becker interviews Claire Smallwood, the executive director and co-founder of SheJumps, an organization dedicated to helping women and minority communities access outdoor activities. They discuss the importance of grassroots efforts, the impact of SheJumps' programs, and the role of volunteers in expanding access to the outdoors. Claire shares insights on overcoming barr...

In this episode, Austin Becker and Greg Louie discuss the intersection of skiing and physical therapy, focusing on injury prevention, year-round training, and the mental aspects of skiing. Greg shares his journey in helping skiers stay fit and avoid injuries, emphasizing the importance of off-season training and mental resilience. They also touch on nutrition and hydration strategies for skiers an...

In this episode of the Falling Off the Floor podcast, host Austin Becker sits down with Sydney Brandon , a former naval officer who traded her military career for a life of world travel and entrepreneurship. Sydney shares her incredible story, from why she joined the Navy, the profound life lessons she learned on a ship, and the moment she realized she needed a different path. This conversation go...

In this powerful episode of the Falling Off the Floor podcast, host Austin Becker interviews returning guest Connor Nelson, a filmmaker, mental health activist, and skier extraordinaire. They dive deep into men's mental health, a topic often left unspoken, and the importance of open conversations. Connor shares the incredible story of how a devastating wildfire (Palisades Fire) in LA became a life...

Hey everyone! Austin Becker here, host of the Falling Off the Floor podcast. This week, I had an incredibly honest and inspiring conversation with Matt Kovatchis , a mental health speaker, life coach, and a true example of what personal growth really looks like. Matt's journey from a high-stakes corporate job to helping others navigate their own struggles is nothing short of amazing, especially ho...

Hey everyone! Austin Becker here, host of the Falling Off the Floor podcast. This week, I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Connery Lundin , a true legend in the big mountain skiing scene from Palisades Tahoe, California. Our chat was a deep dive into what it takes to be a professional skier , the evolution of the sport, and some really honest talk about the life of a professional at...

Back by popular demand, Annabelle Santerre. Following her part 1 episode, many of you reached out in excitement about her episode, and we decided to continue the conversation and record a part two! We dive deep into her recent travels to my hometown in CA, more Arctic expedition stories, more info about her fashion brand, and so much more! This one was fun! We were both exhausted after a long day...

What's up, FOTF audience? This week, I traveled down to SLC, UT, to chat with my friend Annabelle Santerre. This woman has a RAD story. She's done everything from arctic expeditions to world travels and competing in X-Games! She is also a fashion designer and clothing brand owner, Street 22. Annabelle is a third-generation seamstress and has an eye for creating one-of-a-kind & unique o...

This week I traveled down to SLC to chat with an old friend of mine, JM Fabrizi. JM and I go way back! We grew up skiing together and competing together back in Big Bear and have stayed close ever since. JM was there the day I broke my back and we dive into the full story behind that day. JM is an incredible mountain athlete from skiing, to trail running and cycling, this dude excels in it all. He...

This week, Austin traveled down to Salt Lake City, UT, and sat down with Dan, the founder of "Hug Your Homies" for an awesome discussion. Dan has created an incredible movement with Hug Your Homies and is helping to continue the conversation of mental health awareness and hugging your homies! We dive deep into his story, background, and how he got to where he is today. Hug Your Homies ha...

Summary In this episode of the Falling Off the Floor podcast, host Austin Becker welcomes back Noah Dines, who recently set the world record for the most human-powered vertical feet skied in a year. Noah shares insights into his incredible journey, including the preparation, nutrition, and community support that fueled his success. He reflects on the mental challenges faced during the year and dis...

Back by popular demand, solo episodes with host Austin Becker. In this episode we start where we left off, Austin's horrible, and worst run that nearly took his life in Boston, MA. We begin with his story of resilience, recovery, and overcoming life’s hardest challenges. Through hard work and focus, you can overcome any of life’s hardships… If Austin can do it, so can you. We also reveal informati...

This week Austin travels to Vail, Colorado to sit down for an interview with Sadie Cohen. Sadie is a former college field hockey player, founder of the Longwood Morgans Message, and mental health advocate. We dove deep into her story, her struggles, and her awesome achievements. Morgans Message is an amazing organization aimed at giving college athletes the mental health resources they need to suc...

Join us on an inspiring journey with ultramarathon runner, mother, veteran, and filmmaker Dreama Walton! Dreama's story is one of overcoming adversity and pushing boundaries. We delve deep into her challenging upbringing, exploring how she navigated adversity and emerged as the resilient woman she is today. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking: Motivation: Discover Dreama's secrets to...