Yeah! How about them apples?! The truth is, I've been at this game for 30 freakin' years. You'd think I wouldn't have any problem with comparing myself to others or that I would be always on top of my game. FALSE. I can't believe how tough I c

Episode #11: F-E-A-R...Fear, and More Fear

Oct 27th, 2020 18m 11s

Fear is a big motivator or distractor in nature and in life. Unfortunately, I'm not always talking about grizzly bears and swift rivers. How is fear showing up in your life as a driving factor? Can you even spot it?! Well, let's see....

Episode #10: Freestyle

Oct 13th, 2020 22m 45s

As outdoor enthusiasts, we often tout our "free" lifestyle. CAUTION! You may not be as free as you think you are! I'm guilty of this too...but our thirst for knowing things, sorting things, comparing things, and labeling things does help us mak

Episode #9, Blue Nails, Hipsters, and the Bitterroot Valley with Amanda Jensen

Oct 3rd, 2020 43m 21s

In episode #9, we get to chat with Amanda Jensen about the intimidation factor in starting a new journey, Missoula hipsters, sexism, Insta-fame, and blue nail polish. Amanda's upbeat yet laid-back vibe makes for an easy conversation on light a

Episode #8: Seasons

Sep 23rd, 2020 28m

"To everything (turn, turn, turn), there is a season (turn, turn, turn)" Aside from a melodically attractive and lyrically poignant tune from the Byrds, seasons show up in our lives in a variety of ways. Nature gives us many lessons, and embrac

Episode #7: Stop Effort-ing Your Way Through Things

Aug 18th, 2020 31m 25s

We've been taught to put your head down and effort your way through life. What if I told you that this isn't usually the best way to build momentum in life!?

Episode#6: Jason Shemchuk Interview

Jul 27th, 2020 1h 13m

Jason Shemchuk (wadeoutthere.com, @wadeoutthereflyguy) has become a good friend, business partner, and perpetuator of Downstream ideals. Here's his story... from military pilot to fly fishing entrepreneur.

Episode #5: Pain, its purpose, and understanding how it works.

Jul 9th, 2020 31m 24s

Pain is as much a part of life as joy. On some level (different for all of us), it is unavoidable. Unfortunately, most of us try to move away from pain rather than try to understand it. However, like warning lights on a dashboard, ignoring it c

Episode #4: It Isn't All Hard Work n' Science!

Jun 23rd, 2020 20m 48s

Sometimes I hear (or maybe I'm afraid that) all this talk is seemingly heavy and more work. Well, I want to dispel that myth and shed some light on the end goal of what we're doing here: f...u...n. Fun. Plain and simple. We do the work that we

Episode #3: Why We (okay, I) Fly Fish

Jun 8th, 2020 22m 19s

When I first started fly fishing, there was no "fly fishing scene." Then, it exploded like a counter-culture alternative sport, which isn't a bad thing. I've spent a lot of time asking myself why I dedicated the last 30 years to this endeavor.

Episode #2: This is Me

Jun 5th, 2020 28m 37s

I wanted to take the time to give some background information on who you're listening to. Episode 1 covered the why and gave some context, but it's important that you know who you're taking information from. In this episode, I'll give you a

Episode #1, A Downstream Lifestyle...Podcast Intro

Jun 1st, 2020 12m 6s

HiIn this episode, Episode 1, we're going to introduce the theme and the grand idea for the podcast as a whole. The notion of choosing to live life in the flow and feeling Downstream every day is a philosophy I live by. So here, we'll get a lit

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