Play Hard & Love Big Radio

Don’t miss this profound episode of our podcast where host Nick Clark is joined by the remarkable Amber Miskovich, founder of ‘The Wonder Within’. Amber brings a unique perspective shaped by her dedicated service—a testament to her 15 years as a medic in the Air National Guard. Embodying the ethos of ‘service before self’, a principle ingrained during her time in the Airforce, Amber is passionately committed to fostering a community centered on healing and wellness. Her heart resonates with the struggles of veterans and first responders, reflecting her own journey from a full-time firefighting career to a life devoted to her family and sharing the healing power of wellness. Join us as Amber and Nick delve into the necessity of embracing tough conversations for authentic living and facing life’s challenges head-on.

Tune in to the latest episode where Nick Clark welcomes the renowned ‘River SUP Guy,’ Davide Sartoni. Overcoming a childhood fear of water, Davide has embraced the thrill of stand-up paddleboarding on dynamic river waters. With more than 100 days a year spent navigating the currents, Davide’s fervor for the sport transcends personal pursuit as he dedicates himself to inspiring and educating others about the joys of river SUP.

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Don’t miss this remarkable episode with Nick Clark featuring special guest Ross Dahmer. Ross’s life took a dramatic turn when he became quadriplegic after a swimming pool accident. But against all odds, Ross embarked on a journey of resilience and determination. Through gradual stages of progress, he defied limitations and regained the ability to walk, hike, fish, hunt, and embrace life once more. Tune in as Ross shares his awe-inspiring story—a testament to the power of hope and unwavering spirit.

Do you spend your days chasing what you love? Join in on Nick Clark's conversation with Tyler Sickler, a local biology teacher with a master's in biological sciences and marathon runner who just qualified for the Olympic Trials. Tyler reveals how finding and following your inspiration can lead to happiness and fulfillment in life.  He also talks about the importance of intentional rest!

You’ve heard it before: health is wealth. But how many of us actually prioritize our health and well-being over other things in life? In this episode, Nick Clark chats with Dr. Ron Simms, a chiropractor and wellness expert, about why investing in your health now is the best decision you can make for your future. They talk about the benefits of preventative care, the dangers of neglecting your health, and the simple practices you can adopt to slow down aging and boost your vitality. Tune in and learn how to take charge of your health and happiness today!

Growth is the process of becoming more aware, capable, and fulfilled as a human being. It involves expanding our horizons, overcoming our challenges, and discovering our potential. By practicing yoga regularly, we can cultivate a growth mindset, which is the belief that we can learn, improve, and achieve anything we set our minds to.

Awareness is the ability to be conscious of one's thoughts, feelings, sensations, and surroundings. It is important to have awareness in life because it helps us to avoid distractions, stress, and negative emotions that can affect our well-being and happiness. Yoga can help us to improve our awareness by bringing our attention to our body and breath, and by creating a sense of harmony and balance between our mind, body, and spirit.

Courage is the ability to face challenges and overcome fears. It is essential for living a fulfilling and meaningful life. Courage helps us to grow, learn, and achieve our goals. Yoga is a practice that can help us cultivate courage in various ways. Yoga challenges us to stretch our limits and try new poses. It helps us to build strength, flexibility, and balance. By practicing yoga regularly, we can develop more courage in life and face any situation with confidence and grace.

Joy is a natural state of being that we all possess, but often forget or neglect in our busy and stressful lives. Joy is not dependent on external circumstances, but rather on our inner attitude and awareness. Yoga is a powerful practice that can help us reconnect with our innate joy, by bringing us into the present moment, harmonizing our body, mind, and spirit, and cultivating inner peace and compassion.

Having a sense of purpose in life can help you feel more fulfilled, motivated, and resilient. Purpose can be defined as the reason why you do what you do, or the goal that gives meaning to your actions. Finding your purpose can be a challenging and rewarding journey, and one way to help you with that is yoga. Yoga can help you cultivate mindfulness, gratitude, compassion, and joy, which are essential for living a purposeful life.

How do you spend your time? Do you live in the moment, fully aware and connected, or do you let your mind wander and miss out on what’s right in front of you? In this episode of Play Hard and Love Big Radio, Katie Clark shares how her yoga journey of 13 years has transformed her life. She reveals the most precious benefit she has gained from this powerful practice: the ability to be present. Tune in and learn how you can experience the same.

Discover the magic of yoga in every aspect of your life! You may have heard your yoga teacher say that yoga is not just what you do on the mat, but how you live your life. In this special episode, Nick Clark interviews Sean Silvera, an original brewer for Lagunitas, co-founder of Baptiste Power Yoga San Francisco, and military veteran. Sean shares his inspiring story of how yoga helped him overcome a life-threatening condition called moyamoya disease, and how he applies the principles of yoga to his business, hobbies, and more.

There is so much to be found when living in a state of gratefulness. Join Nick Clark for this special episode where he shares three powerful practices that can help you cultivate gratitude even in the most difficult of times.

"Invite a veteran to yoga because you just might save their life." This powerful message is one that Dan Nevins, a highly decorated soldier, promotes as a public speaker and yoga teacher. Dan lost both legs below the knee and lives with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the emotional wounds of war. When Dan discovered the transformational power of yoga, he found healing from the invisible wounds of war in a way that he hadn't before. As a yoga teacher himself, Dan encourages people from all walks of life, especially veterans, to take up the practice. This is a MUST LISTEN episode as Nick Clark hosts Dan Nevins who shares his inspiring story of resilience and transformation that will touch your heart and soul.

Yoga lovers, rejoice! Find out what's new at your favorite yoga spot in this season 5 wrap up episode! Join Katie Clark for this short edition of Play Hard & Love Big Radio where she talks about all of the exciting things coming up at Spotted Dog Yoga & SUP. You'll also learn who will be our first guest on the season 6 premier of Play Hard & Love Big Radio next week!

Hearts 4 Heroes USA is a nonprofit that strives to provide firefighters, EMTs, and EMS nationwide with the care and support they deserve. You’ll hear from one of the founders, Shelley Rodgers Martell, and one of the board members, Captain Brett Jones, as they share their stories and their vision for this amazing organization. You’ll also learn about the programs and services they offer, and how you can get involved. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation!!

Welcome to DAY 5 of the 5 Day Meditation Challenge! Body scan meditation is a way to be more mindful of your body and how you feel. It can help you relax, reduce stress, and sleep better. As you move through the meditation, you will focus on different parts of your body and notice any sensations that are present.

Welcome to DAY 4 of the 5 Day Meditation Challenge! Strong determination meditation is a technique that helps you face pain and discomfort with equanimity. It can make you more resilient, focused, and aware. Your goal will be to sit still without changing your posture or reacting to any sensations.

Welcome to DAY 3 of the 5 Day Meditation Challenge! This visualization meditation will focus on clearing your space and renewing your energy. This is a technique that helps you clear your body of tension and resistance and your mind of unwanted thoughts and emotions. It can also help you relax and focus on the present moment.

Welcome to DAY 2 of the 5 Day Meditation Challenge! Anchoring and centering meditation is a way to relax and connect with yourself. It helps you deal with stress and find your happy place. You just need to pay attention to your hands and remember that you can return your attention to your hands anytime distractions arise.

Welcome to DAY 1 of the 5 Day Meditation Challenge! Breath awareness meditation is a way to chill out and focus on your breath. You can feel more calm, alert, and peaceful by doing this. The idea is to ignore any distractions in your mind and just pay attention to how you breathe.

Happiness is a SKILL that can make our lives more meaningful and fulfilling. Happiness is NOT something that happens to us by chance, but something that we can learn and practice. In this episode of Play Hard & Love Big Radio, Nick Clark discusses happiness as something to be practiced through intentional actions and habits, such as gratitude, kindness, optimism, mindfulness, and self-compassion. Happiness is also influenced by our mindset, our beliefs, and our expectations. By changing the way we think and perceive ourselves and the world, we can increase our happiness and well-being. Happiness is a skill that requires effort and practice, but it is also a skill that can be learned and improved.

It can be hard to learn to love yourself. It can often be easier to put on a facade and work more on pleasing OTHERS than just being yourself. In this episode of Play Hard & Love Big Radio Katie Clark talks about the masks that are so easy to wear when we are afraid of letting ourselves be seen just as we are. She also talks about "people pleasing" and how easily you can lose yourself when you are more concerned with what others think than being true to your core.

Are you heavily meditated? Have you ever had a consistent meditation practice and noticed HUGE differences in the way that you show up for others and experience your life? In this episode of Play Hard & Love Big Radio, Nick Clark talks about the benefits of meditation plus HOW and WHY you should start a daily meditation practice RIGHT NOW.

Have you ever considered the power of WHY? In this episode of Play Hard & Love Big Radio Katie Clark talks about the importance of living with a greater purpose AND having a WHY behind everything that you do day to day.

When the going gets tough, you CAN keep on going. In this episode of Play Hard & Love Big Radio Nick Clark talks about five things you can do to avoid quitting no matter what challenges you face.

Is it hard for you to slow down and take it easy? In this episode of Play Hard & Love Big Radio, Nick Clark shares his insights on the power of slowing down and doing day to day activities, that could be perceived as mundane, in a way that can actually bring you enjoyment and peace. What would be possible for you if you were able to apply mindfulness techniques to even the most tedious chores? You might just experience your life in a WHOLE NEW WAY!

Change is inevitable, growth is optional. Will you be someone who actively seeks out transformation or will you stay stuck on an "auto-pilot" way of living and simply watch as everything and everyone else around you changes? In this episode of Play Hard & Love Big Radio Katie Clark & guest Bonnie Walker share their personal experiences and insights on the growth and transformations that they have experienced over the years by participating in the program "40 Days to Personal Revolution."

Laugh often & live lightly! In this episode of Play Hard & Love Big Radio Nick Clark is joined by his great friend Pat McIntosh to discuss everything from doing yoga to eating tacos to riding on chairlifts! Aside from being a wonderful person, Pat also is a great example of the importance of not taking life too seriously...you've got to enjoy the ride!

We're walking on sunshine and YES it feels good! In this podcast, Nick Clark & Katie Clark discuss the FOUR most important things you can add to your morning routine to begin the day with natural energy, maintain your energy throughout the day without the crash, and sleep better at night! Adjust your morning routine to include these simple things and you will be AMAZED at how wonderful you feel!

The pathway to success will look different for everyone. Take a listen to this episode of Play Hard & Love Big Radio where Nick Clark & guest Donny Ribaudo discuss the vital role that community college athletics can play in creating opportunities for young athletes to achieve scholarships and continue their education.

Yoga shouldn't hurt! In this episode of Play Hard & Love Big Radio, Nick Clark & Katie Clark discuss common yoga injuries and WHY these can happen. Your yoga practice should be challenging but you shouldn't feel like you are hurting your body and causing injury when doing it. Nick & Katie discuss the importance of proper alignment and taking the practice on from where you ARE, not comparing yourself to others or trying to expand your practice before you've developed a strong foundation.

Do you ever feel like your life is in a state of perfect chaos? Times when although there's a lot going on, you wouldn't change it for the world? Take a listen to Nick Clark's discussion with guest Keri Casas where they talk about this and so much more!

Are you stuck on a feeling? Not achieving your goals or unhappy in certain areas of your life? Check out this podcast with Nick Clark & Katie Clark with FIVE questions you can ask yourself that get you the results you're looking for and change your life for the better starting RIGHT NOW!

Learn some great tips about going the distance as a runner or athlete! In this episode Nick Clark is joined by Sarah Correa of Gold Country Run & Sport. They discuss the benefits of a consistent yoga practice in regards to running and athletics plus so much more! Take a listen NOW!