Podcast Episodes – Your Ocean Life

Finding Flow on the North Sea: How Madeline Pilar Built a Life Around the Ocean’s Rhythm

by Joshua PedersonOcean as Teacher, Podcast Episodes November 14, 2025No Comments

The ocean calls to some with a gentle whisper, but to others, it issues a powerful, undeniable command that shapes every aspect of their existence, demanding both physical dedication and entrepreneurial spirit. Madeline Rosendahl Pilar, an extraordinary ocean woman hailing from Holland, is one of those individuals who has successfully woven her deep passion for …

Fired Out of a Cannon: Jonathan Steinberg’s Secret to the Ultimate Ocean Flow State

by Joshua PedersonPodcast Episodes, Riding Energy November 14, 2025No Comments

Welcome back to the podcast blog, where we dive deep into the lives of ocean enthusiasts who have mastered the art of finding their unique flow state. Today, we celebrate the remarkable journey of Jonathan Steinberg, a true ocean stylist whose approach to wave riding and community building is as unique as his choice of …

The Zen of the Paddle: How Steve Shlens Found Flow After Breaking His Back

by Joshua PedersonHealing & Resilience, Podcast Episodes November 14, 2025No Comments

The ocean is a demanding and unforgiving teacher, often requiring those who pursue its depths to demonstrate not just physical prowess but extraordinary mental fortitude. For prolific prone paddleboarder Steve Shlens, this lesson was learned not once, but repeatedly, across decades of competitive endurance racing and life-altering adversity. Steve’s career is a testament to resilience, …

Riding the Edge: How Competitive Paddleboarder Nick Ayers Found His Ocean Flow State

by Joshua PedersonPodcast Episodes, Riding Energy November 14, 2025No Comments

The ocean is a vast, ever-changing arena, offering both serene beauty and relentless challenge, and for some, it is the only place where true focus can be found. Our guest today, Nick Ayers, a distinguished competitive paddleboarder from the UK, has mastered the art of finding that perfect balance, whether he is chasing waves on …

The Deepest Zen: Finding Freediving Flow State with World Record Holder Lidija Lijić

by Joshua PedersonPodcast Episodes, Riding Energy November 14, 2025No Comments

** Welcome to this special episode, where we dive deep into the mind and world of a true ocean pioneer, exploring how mental endurance and radical self-awareness unlock peak performance. Our guest today is Lidija Lijić, a world-record-holding free diver who has transformed the demanding discipline of breath-hold diving into a lifelong exploration of human …

Finding the Deep Water Flow: Mark Schulein’s Epic Endurance Paddles for a Cause

by Joshua PedersonConnection & Community, Podcast Episodes November 13, 2025November 13, 2025No Comments

The ocean has a unique way of forging character, transforming personal ambition into profound charitable purpose, and demanding a level of physical and mental commitment that few activities can match. For dedicated watermen like Mark Schulein, the rhythm of the paddle is not just about covering distance; it is a guaranteed path to fitness, mental …

Mastering the Ocean Flow State: Endurance Paddler Amy Spector on Leadership and Limitless Drive

by Joshua PedersonPodcast Episodes, Riding Energy November 13, 2025November 13, 2025No Comments

Welcome back to the podcast, where we dive deep into the lives of athletes who find their truest selves in the rhythms of the sea. Today, we feature a remarkable guest whose name echoes across countless race results, yet whose greatest accomplishments lie in her ability to lead, endure, and inspire. Amy Spector is a …

Finding the Flow State in the Channel of Bones: Nick Franco’s Epic Ocean Life

by Joshua PedersonPodcast Episodes, Riding Energy November 13, 2025November 13, 2025No Comments

Imagine paddling 32 grueling miles across one of the world’s most treacherous stretches of water, the Kaiwi Channel, known chillingly as the Channel of Bones. This is not just a physical feat; it is a profound mental undertaking, a deep dive into self-imposed suffering in pursuit of something extraordinary. It is in this crucible of …

The Deep Dive into Flow: Mastering the Water from Mavericks to the 4-Minute Breath Hold

by Joshua PedersonPodcast Episodes, Riding Energy November 13, 2025November 13, 2025No Comments

The ocean demands versatility, respect, and relentless focus from those who seek its depths and ride its power. For Dave Benet, this dynamic environment is not just a workplace but the very foundation of an intensely lived life. Dave embodies a rare, multi-dimensional expertise, seamlessly transitioning between the meticulous science of marine conservation and the …

Riding the Edge of the World: How Gerry Lopez Found Flow in the Fabled Molokai Channel

by Joshua PedersonPodcast Episodes, Riding Energy November 13, 2025November 13, 2025No Comments

Welcome back to the podcast, where we dive deep into the lives of those who find their deepest connections and most profound sense of self within the vast, blue expanse of the ocean. Today, we are honored to share the wisdom and exhilarating stories of a true ocean legend, a man whose name is synonymous …

The Adrenaline Rush: Finding the Hawaiian Fishing Flow State with Bill Newton

by Joshua PedersonConnection & Community, Podcast Episodes November 13, 2025November 13, 2025No Comments

The ocean provides countless avenues for seeking that elusive state of pure immersion—the flow state—where effort and focus merge into effortless action. For some, it is the rhythmic dance of surfing; for others, the deep silence of freediving. But for Bill Newton, the entrepreneurial heart behind Hi Fish Gear, that powerful connection is forged through …

Six Minutes to the Lineup: How Ryan Allen Engineered a Life of Peak Ocean Flow

by Joshua PedersonPodcast Episodes, Riding Energy November 13, 2025November 13, 2025No Comments

The desire to be immersed in the ocean is a powerful current that shapes lives, but few manage to build their entire existence around chasing that perfect wave. For Ryan Allen, an expert in outdoor adventure and leadership, this isn’t just a dream; it’s a meticulously engineered reality. From his home base in Bundoran, on …

Beyond the Horizon: How a 55-Mile Monterey Bay Paddle Defined the Ultimate Ocean Flow State

by Joshua PedersonPodcast Episodes, Riding Energy November 13, 2025November 13, 2025No Comments

Imagine standing on the precipice of a vast, cold expanse, preparing to embark on a solo journey that few would ever dare attempt. This isn’t a supported expedition with a crew and a safety net; this is a personal pilgrimage across one of the deepest, most dynamic bodies of water on the planet. For Mike …