—-more—-Harnessing Connections: From Technology to Horsepower
Guest: Callie King
In this dynamic conversation, the host delves deep into the marvels of modern technology, the significance of embracing risk, and the transformative power of human connections across distances. Set against the backdrop of technology’s role in facilitating an unlikely conversation between the hosts – one in Utah and the other in Oaxaca, Mexico – the discussion transitions to themes of apocalypse survival skills, including the ability to lower standards of living and entering flow states in the face of high-risk situations. Callie King, a horse trainer and instructor, narrates her adventures from rural Mexico to the Mongol Derby in Mongolia, drawing parallels between her experiences and the broader human condition’s aptitude for adaptation, learning, and growth. The conversation encapsulates the essence of human resilience, the critical importance of learning from failures, and the intricate relationship humans share with nature, technology, and each other.
✈️ Imagine traveling 2,400 miles not for sightseeing, but for soul-searching. Callie King shares her incredible journey and the profound lessons learned through rural living, horse training, and surviving the Mongol Derby. Let’s get lost to find ourselves in this incredible episode. Tune in now!
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00:00 Marveling at Modern Communication: A Magical Tech Talk
01:53 Introducing the Podcast: Vibing the Apocalypse
02:06 Callie’s Unique Perspective: Bridging Worlds with Horses
05:03 Exploring the Evolution of Human-Horse Relationships
07:47 The Mongol Derby Adventure: A Deep Dive into Horse Culture
14:24 Reflecting on Simplicity and the Impact of Development
19:10 Horses as a Bridge to Simpler Living and Symbiosis with Nature
26:47 The Stirrup: A Revolutionary Tool in Human-Horse Synchronization
29:14 Personal Reflections on Horse Riding Experiences
30:45 A Rocky Start with Horses
32:39 Overcoming Fear and Finding Freedom
34:43 The Thrill of Speed and Control
35:36 Embracing the Flow State
36:20 The Importance of Flow in Navigating Life
42:04 Physical Risk as a Path to Flow
43:30 Childhood Adventures and Learning to Fall
49:24 The Edge of Risk and Learning from Failure
55:03 Cultural Perspectives on Risk and Resourcefulness
57:54 Connecting and Learning More
