Episodes
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In the Season 1 finale of Just Be Yourself with Julia Mancuso, professional skier Lynsey Dyer grew up in a modest family alongside the ultra-wealthy and famous in Sun Valley, Idaho. She walked away from Olympic dreams to pursue the freedom of big mountain skiing along a path less traveled facing injury, avalanches, death, and a 75 ft. cliff jump to prove the impossible is possible.
"You only have so much life energy, what are you going to give it to? How are you going to make it count?"
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In Chapter 2, I reflect on my childhood struggles after my father's shocking arrest, my first trip to visit him in prison and losing our family home shortly after my youngest sister was born.
These special 'Chapter' episodes give me a chance to tell my story as it happened from my earliest childhood memories to the peak of my competitive skiing career to the present day. -
These special 'Chapter' episodes give me a chance to tell my story as it happened from my earliest childhood memories to the peak of my competitive skiing career to the present day. In Chapter 1, I begin with one of my earliest memories at age 5 waking up one morning to discover something wasn't right. Soon my childhood would be forever changed.
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Laurenne Ross is an Olympic skier with deep creative roots in music, photography, and art. Along her professional skiing journey and through sidelining injuries, she managed to complete her college arts degree a term at a time over 12 years. Her determination is fueled by the belief that you should find the things that fill you with joy regardless of how much or how little money you make.
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Former NYC Paramedic, Kathryn Urbina, endured lifelong struggles with negative self-image and alcoholism. After a near-tragic event that awakened her to sobriety, she has fully embraced everything it means to just be yourself and is here to share her story. Also, travel along with me, Dylan, and Sonny as we embark upon our Christmas family vacation in the snow.
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New York City advertising executive Rob Feakins had sacrificed much of his adult and family life for work when he was unexpectedly confronted with a cancer diagnosis. His cancer battle changed his life guiding him toward his soul's journey of becoming a documentary filmmaker focusing solely on nonprofit organizations. Hear his inspiring life story on this Be My Guest episode.
Each "Be My Guest" episode welcomes members of our Just Be Yourself audience and community to share their inspiring journeys and transformations. SUBSCRIBE and help us spread the word! -
Having struggled with self-love and negative self-talk throughout her childhood, Just Be Yourself Community Member Nancy Radetic left her small Midwestern town at age 19 and moved to Miami Beach on her own to embark upon a journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance. Also, in this episode, Dylan and I share an ocean paddle boarding story that still gives us the chills to this day.
Each "Be My Guest" episode welcomes members of our Just Be Yourself audience and community to share their inspiring journeys and transformations. SUBSCRIBE and help us spread the word! -
Ep 5 - Creating Success Through Determination with Federica Brignone | Evening Family Surf Outing
Growing up, Federica Brignone admits she was the "worst" athlete in her family, yet earlier this year she became the first Italian female skier in history to win the World Cup Overall Title. Hear her story and learn the key ingredients to her success. Also, head out to the beach with me, Dylan, and Sonny as we catch a few waves before sunset and share some family time together. Listen to the full episode and SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Castbox, and most other podcast platforms. -
Claire Giordano went from a childhood of hospitalizations stemming from a nearly fatal auto-immune disorder to documenting dying landscapes impacted by climate change as an environmental artist and writer. Also, spend a day on the water with my family as we go wake foiling at the Stampede Reservoir in California.
Each "Be My Guest" episode welcomes members of our Just Be Yourself audience and community to share their inspiring journeys and transformations. SUBSCRIBE and help us spread the word! -
Welcome to Just Be Yourself! Ride along with me and Sonny on a boogie boarding adventure and then join me as we meet up with my lifelong role model for a conversation. Who is it? Listen to find out.
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We're getting you ready for the October 1st launch of Just Be Yourself with Julia Mancuso. Sit alongside Julia on the beach near her home in Maui as she shares her story and invites you to join her in the purpose and meaning behind this exciting new podcast.
