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Wild Ideas Worth Living

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Mental Health
Adventure
Ultra Running
Running
Outdoor Adventure
Nature
Conservation
Camping
Bikepacking
Social Media
Skateboarding
Climate Change
Rock Climbing
Antarctica
El Capitan
Mount Everest
Chad Caruso
Trail Running
Appalachian Trail
Fly Fishing

High-impact interviews for those who love adventure and the outdoors. Host and journalist Shelby Stanger interviews world-class explorers, athletes, authors, scientists, health experts and entrepreneurs about how they’ve taken their own wild ideas and made them a reality, so you can too. Some of the wildest ideas can lead to the most rewarding adventures.

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Sunny Stroeer spent years working as a business consultant before burnout pushed her to rethink what success looked like. She left the corporate world in search of adventure and went on to become one of the most accomplished endurance athletes in the... more

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Tyler Mitic is an endurance cyclist and mental health advocate who spent 27 days riding a tandem bike the length of California. Along the way, he convinced more than 40 strangers to hop on the back of his bike, creating opportunities for connection, ... more

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Kit DesLauriers is a ski mountaineer, two time Freeride World Champion, and the first person to climb and ski down the Seven Summits, the highest peaks on each continent. She completed the historic project in 2006, cementing her place as one of the m... more

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Alison Mariella Désir is a runner, activist, author of Running While Black, and host of the award winning PBS series Out & Back. In 2013, she started a community run club in Harlem with a simple goal: help more Black and Brown people experience the j... more

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Recent Guests

Sunny Stroeer
Adventurer, founder of guiding company and the Summit Foundation
Summit Foundation; guiding company
Episode: First Woman to Ski the Full Iditarod with Sunny Stroeer
Tyler Mitic
Adventure creator who biked California coast with strangers
Independent; creator of tandem-bike project
Episode: This Is What Happens When You Ask a Stranger to Ride Your Tandem Bike with Tyler Mitic
Kit DesLauriers
Ski mountaineer, first to climb and ski the Seven Summits
Freeride World Champion, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, Protect Our Winters board member
Episode: Climbing and Skiing the Seven Summits with Kit DesLauriers
Alison Mariella Désir
Runner, writer, activist, and TV host; founder of Harlem Run; author of Running While Black
Harlem Run; PBS Out & Back; author
Episode: Expanding Access to the Outdoors with Alison Mariella Désir
Rob Lea
Mountaineer, Open-Water Swimmer, and Ironman champion
Independent athlete
Episode: The First Person to Complete the Double Seven with Rob Lea
Jenn Dice
CEO of PeopleForBikes
PeopleForBikes
Episode: Why Bike Commuting Makes Us Happier with Jenn Dice
Anton Nootenboom
A barefoot adventurer known as the Barefoot Dutchman
Brave Men Talk / Barefoot Hiking advocate
Episode: Walking Barefoot Across the US with Anton Nootenboom
Rachel Entrekin
Ultra runner known as Queen of Cocodona
Self-employed / Sponsorships in ultrarunning
Episode: Setting Records and Winning the Cocodona 250 with Rachel Entrekin
Courtney Conley
Foot and movement specialist, author of Walk
Movement specialist practice in Colorado
Episode: The Secret to Healthy Feet and Pain Free Adventure with Courtney Conley

Host

Shelby Stanger
Host of Wild Ideas Worth Living; journalist and outdoor storyteller known for guiding in-depth conversations with explorers, athletes, authors, scientists, and brands.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Leader

    I appreciate how the host challenge herself to make changes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gallio get out
    United States3 months ago
  • More practicality please

    Joe Holder gave great tips in improving fitness. Thanks for something more useful

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Youngmann 2016
    United States4 months ago
  • Awesome podcast

    Such a great listen! It always inspires and challenges me with energy and optimism. Shelby does such a great job interviewing her guest and I can often hear the smile on her face. I might not tackle any great challenge like her guests but I’m inspired to tackle my own challenges with renewed vision and hope.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sue McI
    Canada5 months ago
  • Inspired by Wild Ideas to Launch Women of the Wild

    Wild Ideas Worth Living gave me the courage to finally launch my own wild idea. After years of homeschooling my kids around the world while they chased their surfing dreams, I’m now leading adventure trips for women. Shelby’s stories remind me to keep saying yes to what lights me up. Thank you for what you put out into the world!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jen, Founder of WOW
    United States7 months ago
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    I am so thankful that I found this podcast! It is where I head on the days where I need an extra dose of inspiration and happiness. Thank you Shelby for finding your guests, sharing their stories and encouraging your listeners to follow our own wild ideas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HolJul 15
    United States9 months ago

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Audience often feels inspired and motivated to pursue their own wild ideas.
Listeners appreciate diverse guest selection and high-quality storytelling.
Listeners praise the host's empathetic interviewing and ability to draw out meaningful insights.
Some listeners want more practical fitness tips and actionable guidance from guests.
A few criticisms center on occasional discussions perceived as political or woke by some listeners.

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Climbing and Skiing the Seven Summits with Kit DesLauriers
Q: What was Everest like for you and your team, and why is that ascent meaningful in your career?
Everest was a uniquely challenging expedition—remote, dangerous, and rewarding; skiing down the Lhotse Face was a defining moment that tested every skill and trust within our small team.
Expanding Access to the Outdoors with Alison Mariella Désir
Q: So let's go back. Were you always outdoorsy as a kid and how did you get into running?
Alison describes growing up as an outdoorsy kid through biking and tree climbing, but realizing running as a purposeful, intentional pursuit happened later, especially after a high school challenge to run 10 miles and a transformative marathon experience that sparked her commitment to community running.
Why Bike Commuting Makes Us Happier with Jenn Dice
Q: Tell me more about happiness in bikes.
Jenn describes happiness as a product of daily, accessible bike use that connects people, reduces stress, and gives people time outdoors, which translates into a happier mindset and healthier communities.
Walking Barefoot Across the US with Anton Nootenboom
Q: Tell me a little bit about how you got into walking long distances barefoot.
I never really thought, let's walk long distance barefoot. I just kind of rolled into it; living amongst beaches in Australia made it natural, and the idea grew into a bigger mission tied to mental health.
The Secret to Healthy Feet and Pain Free Adventure with Courtney Conley
Q: Do you have stories of people whose lives changed by fixing their feet or walking?
Yes. One firefighter-in-training who had been suffering for years found relief through a staged program starting with small, manageable five-minute walks, which gradually increased, improving his pain and enabling climbs and adventures he never thought possible.

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High-impact conversations with world-class explorers, athletes, authors, scientists, health experts and entrepreneurs. Guests share how they pursued audacious wild ideas, turned challenges into opportunities, and built sustainable paths for outdoor adventure and personal growth. Episodes frequently explore resilience, mindset, sponsorships, community, and practical tactics for fueling ambitious projects in nature and travel. A standout quality is the host's genuine curiosity and storytelling that makes bold, unconventional goals feel accessible to a broad audience; the show also highlights underrepresented voices and collaborations with major outdoor brands and sponsors, offering actionable takeaways for both listeners and potential guests ... more

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1. Sunny Stroeer
2. Tyler Mitic
3. Kit DesLauriers
4. Alison Mariella Désir
5. Rob Lea
6. Jenn Dice
7. Anton Nootenboom
8. Rachel Entrekin

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