Stay ConnectedWelcome to the Life Uncharted Podcast with Christian Schauf. Each week we sit down with extraordinary people who have stuck their nose in the wind, stepped off the beaten path, and forged their own path to success.
What made them do it? How did they succeed? And how can we follow in their groundbreaking footsteps? Tune in to hear their stories.
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Comfort has its time and place.
But more often than not, we overdose on it— eating temptation foods, binge-watching TV shows, and snoozing our alarm clocks instead of waking up to seize the day.
When we rewire our receptors to view comfort as a bad thing—we start to embrace the process. Struggles at work, challenges in relationships, moments of inner turmoil—these all become opportunities to develop new muscles, learn more about ourselves, and find solutions to the puzzle of life.
On today's episode of the Life Uncharted Podcast, we are joined by Ryan Heuser to discuss his relationship with comfort. Ryan is the founder of the athletic brand—Athletic Recon, and previously co-founder of Paul Frank Industries. He's been a featured speaker for Tedx, appeared on MSNBC, FOX Business and has been covered by Vanity Fair, Wall Street Journal and his personal favorite, Runner's World.
You can learn more about him and his podcast Brevity Code here
"Life's not a straight line. It's winding paths." - Ryan Heuser(click to tweet)
Points to Keep In MindGo to cannablisslabs.com and enter code 0836 for 40% off "People are always in motion now, but there's something to be said for stillness, presence, and finding a little bit of peace."- Brandon Harshberger (click to tweet) It's no secret that Western medicine provides a band-aid to the problem. Pharmaceutical drugs have side effects—we've all seen commercials with the ending disclaimer, "You may experience nausea, fatigue, dizziness, constipation, muscle ache." So, for treating our medical issues, we must seek out other options. On today's episode of the Life Uncharted Podcast, we are joined by Brandon Harshberger, the CEO of Cannabliss Labs, to discuss the benefits of CBD. The therapeutic benefits of CBD are becoming increasingly validated by science, and with that has come increased awareness and acceptance of CBD in mainstream culture. Listen to this episode to hear Brandon's insights on all things related to CBD, internet marketing, and technological evolution. "The status quo is too easy to maintain." - Brandon Harshberger (click to tweet) Points to Keep In Mind
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The average person today has more access to education than ever before.
Podcasts, how-to videos, audiobooks—every piece of curriculum for any topic imaginable is instantly available at all times on our smartphones. And with smarter people comes more complex relationships. What might have worked in getting a promotion 10 years ago is now recognized as an outdated school of thought. This is why we must return to the foundation of connection—kindness.
On today's episode of the Life Uncharted Podcast, we are joined by my grandfather, Charles Nelson. Among the many things Chuck has done in his life, here are few noteworthy highlights: he met Albert Einstein, was drafted into the Korean War, has a photographic memory, and lived through depressions. Professionally, he helped start Jennie-O Foods, which was acquired by Hormel Foods for nearly $350 million in 2001.
Listen to this episode to hear Chuck's insights on all aspects of life, from parenting to coaching to staying focused on your goals!
"If you concentrate hard enough, your brain will figure it out." - Charles Nelson(click to tweet)
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"You can't be afraid to get in unchartered territory. If you want something uncommon in your life, you have to go through uncommon circumstances." - Michael Bland(click to tweet)
Music doesn't have to mean instruments and a stage.
A conversation has rhythm, tone, and melody—and in our day-to-day, we often find ourselves inside complex dialogues. Whether it's navigating the workplace or managing our relationships at home, the people around us have instruments that, if called upon, would help transform any challenging situation into a harmony.
On today's episode of the Life Uncharted Podcast, we are joined by Prince's drummer, Michael Bland, to discuss all things related to the human soul, making music, and connection with others. Michael has played drums with all the biggest names in music, but his insights on life are what separate him from the rest of the competition.
Listen to this episode to hear how Michael approaches his artistic passions, so that you can apply the same mindset to your own unique pursuit.
"Almost all of the best art is putting other people's needs before your own." - Michael Bland(click to tweet)
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We can practice night and day.
Whether it's athletics or business, taking the time to run through the motions before the big event is inevitable. We chalk this up as practice or rehearsal, but is it actually moving us closer to our desired goal? By engaging in visualization exercises, we can actually simulate that big moment before it actually happens.
On today's episode of the Life Uncharted Podcast, we are joined by Greg Bennett to discuss the benefits of this practice. Greg is a professional triathlete, who has won 6 World Cup titles, and in 2002 and 2003, Greg was the #1 ranked triathlete in the world. Today, Greg lives in Boulder, CO with his wife Laura, who is also a professional triathlete.
Listen to this episode to learn how to apply Greg's visualization techniques to your own passion, so you can perform at the world-class results he achieved.
"God gave me a gift. That I actually feel comfortable sitting at a 175 heart rate. I enjoy that threshold." - Greg Bennett(click to tweet)
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Our minds don't want to endure.
But entrepreneurship and endurance sports require a mental strength that transcends our primal instinct to relax. To build the business or achieve the athletic results of our dreams means wiring our brain to selectively listen to selectively ignore and listen to the right voices inside our heads.
On today's episode of the Life Uncharted Podcast, we are joined by professional ultra runner, Jax Mariash to discuss her mentality. Jax became the first woman in the world to complete the 4 Deserts race series Grand Slam Plus. In addition to winning all of the 4 Deserts races in one fiscal year, she has also started two business: Stoked Roasters + Coffeehouse and MARiASH MARKETiNG.
Tune in to this episode to hear how Jax approaches both entrepreneurship and endurance athletics, and what overlap she's uncovered that we can apply to our own projects.
"You can't fester in that foggy area, or else it's just going to get gnarly." - Jax Mariash(click to tweet)
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To reach the highest level, you have to give 100% of yourself.
While this undeniable truth might seem like common sense, we often forget that it is a requirement. If our minds are not convinced of this fact, we will create excuses to justify why we aren't achieving our potential. Professional or extra-curricular, we must commit to a daily practice that forces us to max out on our abilities.
That's why on today's episode of the Life Uncharted Podcast, we are joined by Tim O'Donnell. Timothy O'Donnell is one of the world's most successful and experienced American long-course triathletes. As a professional, he has earned 50+ podium finishes including over 22 wins at major events throughout the world. Along with the ITU Long Distance World Champion (2009) title, his other wins include nine Ironman 70.3 victories, two IRONMAN wins, and six Armed Forces National Championships.
Listen to this episode to hear us uncover the secrets behind such extreme athletics, and what's required to perform at the highest level of anything.
"Nerves are good. You have to be able to control them properly." - Tim O'Donnell(click to tweet)
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Exercise causes demons to surface.
When we push our body to the the brink of exhaustion, our minds run wild with reasons to quit. The louder and more elegant these justifications become, the more difficult they are to ignore.
This is the struggle of someone who is pushing their mind and body to new heights. They have to simultaneously listen and ignore their internal monologue.
On today's episode of the Life Uncharted Podcast, we are joined by someone who knows how to do this better than anyone else—Mirinda Carfrae. Mirinda is a world champion triathlete, having achieved podium positions in six of her seven attempts at the Ironman World Championships.
Download this episode to learn how Mirinda has harnessed the power of her mind to rise to the top of the most challenging endurance event in the world.
"As soon as I reestablished my goals, I felt like I was in control again." - Mirinda Carfrae(click to tweet)
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We evolved to live with tigers.
Our body's design is such that if a legitimate threat comes our way, we react appropriately. But the modern world has removed danger from our lives—we wake up in our apartments, go to work in our offices, and return back to comfort and safety each night. This absence of a threat has us displacing our fight-or-flight fear responses onto situations that don't warrant it.
That's why on today's episode of the Life Uncharted Podcast, we are joined by Billy Demong to discuss overcoming our fears. Billy is a five-time Olympian and gold medalist, and on today's episode—he shares some stories he's never told and offers a unique perspective on harnessing that inner confidence.
Tune in to today's episode to learn about Billy's path to Olympic gold medalist, and how we can apply his principles to our daily lives!
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