Episodes

  • Episode 38 | Special Guest: Annabelle Santerre PART 2
    Feb 19 2025

    Back by popular demand, Annabelle Santerre. Following her part 1 episode, many of you reached out in excitement about her episode, and we decided to continue the conversation and record a part two! We dive deep into her recent travels to my hometown in CA, more Arctic expedition stories, more info about her fashion brand, and so much more! This one was fun! We were both exhausted after a long day but made the pod happen! Thank you FOTF fam!

    #fashion #clothing #street22 #skiing #mentalhealth #adventures #expeditions #arctic #ski #snowboard #bigbearca #bigbearski #bigbear #bearmountain

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Episode 37 | Special Guest: Annabelle Santerre
    Feb 4 2025

    What's up, FOTF audience? This week, I traveled down to SLC, UT, to chat with my friend Annabelle Santerre. This woman has a RAD story. She's done everything from arctic expeditions to world travels and competing in X-Games! She is also a fashion designer and clothing brand owner, Street 22. Annabelle is a third-generation seamstress and has an eye for creating one-of-a-kind & unique outerwear that the ski world has been desperately needing. We also discuss her journey of being an immigrant and the struggles she has faced there. This was one of my favorite episodes that I have done in a while, and it was a pleasure having Annabelle on the Falling Off The Floor Podcast..

    You can connect with her here:

    https://www.instagram.com/annabscooby/?hl=en

    https://www.instagram.com/streetwentytwo/?hl=en

    https://streetwentytwo.com/

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 36 | Special Guest: John Michael Fabrizi
    Jan 30 2025

    This week I traveled down to SLC to chat with an old friend of mine, JM Fabrizi. JM and I go way back! We grew up skiing together and competing together back in Big Bear and have stayed close ever since. JM was there the day I broke my back and we dive into the full story behind that day. JM is an incredible mountain athlete from skiing, to trail running and cycling, this dude excels in it all. He recently completed an awesome achievement of skiing every line in the Wolverine Cirque in one day and Backcountry made an awesome doc about the project, which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3ha46RfUgY


    Join us for this awesome episode where we get into the weeds of the canyon crisis in Utah, our past/present achievements/downfalls, and more!


    https://www.instagram.com/mistafabrizi/?hl=en

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    59 mins
  • Episode 35 | Special Guest: Dan P "Hug Your Homies"
    Jan 23 2025

    This week, Austin traveled down to Salt Lake City, UT, and sat down with Dan, the founder of "Hug Your Homies" for an awesome discussion. Dan has created an incredible movement with Hug Your Homies and is helping to continue the conversation of mental health awareness and hugging your homies! We dive deep into his story, background, and how he got to where he is today. Hug Your Homies has some awesome merch as well and it goes to an amazing cause! You can find more info, merch, and socials in the links below! Love you all, see ya next week!

    https://www.instagram.com/hug.yourhomies/?hl=en

    https://www.hugyourhomiesworldwide.com/

    #podcast #mentalhealth #skiing #ski #mentalhealthawareness #hugyourhomies

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Episode 34 | Special Guest: Noah Dines (WORLD RECORD HOLDER)
    Jan 8 2025

    Summary


    In this episode of the Falling Off the Floor podcast, host Austin Becker welcomes back Noah Dines, who recently set the world record for the most human-powered vertical feet skied in a year. Noah shares insights into his incredible journey, including the preparation, nutrition, and community support that fueled his success. He reflects on the mental challenges faced during the year and discusses his future plans in the skiing world, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the experience and the connections made along the way. In this conversation, Noah Dines shares his experiences and insights from his skiing journey, discussing the challenges and joys of ski touring, memorable moments, and the importance of mindset and goal setting. He emphasizes the significance of enjoying the process and encourages listeners to pursue their passions without hesitation.


    Noah Dines, skiing, world record, mental health, community, nutrition, preparation, adventure, athlete, vertical feet, skiing, ski touring, mindset, goal setting, outdoor adventure, personal growth, motivation, memorable experiences, skiing journey, backcountry skiing


    takeaways

    • Noah Dines achieved 3.59 million feet of human-powered skiing in a year.
    • Preparation involved both physical training and business logistics.
    • Nutrition was key, focusing on high-carb intake to fuel his body.
    • Community support played a significant role in his journey.
    • Mental health awareness is crucial, especially after achieving a major goal.
    • The friendships made during the journey were the most rewarding aspect.
    • The experience of the year is more important than the numbers.
    • Noah is open to future opportunities in skiing and speaking engagements.
    • He emphasizes the importance of enjoying the process, not just the outcome.
    • Noah hopes to inspire others to pursue their own goals. Skiing is not just about the destination, but the journey.
    • Mindset plays a crucial role in enjoying outdoor adventures.
    • It's important to prioritize fun and excitement in skiing.
    • Ski touring can be done safely with the right approach.
    • Planning routes can enhance efficiency in skiing.
    • Memorable experiences often come from spontaneous decisions.
    • Goal setting is essential for personal growth and achievement.
    • You can achieve your goals if you make time for them.
    • Sharing experiences can inspire others to pursue their passions.
    • Every day is an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and challenge yourself.


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    53 mins
  • Episode 33 | "Homeless in Southy to Skiing Alaska"
    Jan 2 2025

    Back by popular demand, solo episodes with host Austin Becker. In this episode we start where we left off, Austin's horrible, and worst run that nearly took his life in Boston, MA. We begin with his story of resilience, recovery, and overcoming life’s hardest challenges. Through hard work and focus, you can overcome any of life’s hardships… If Austin can do it, so can you. We also reveal information about the film, “Streets to Peaks” which begins production later this month. A mental health and action sports documentary aimed at driving awareness towards long ignored topics, featuring Austin Becker, Jenna Henry, Alex Schlopy, Drew Petersen, Connor Nelson and many guest stars. We can't wait to share this project with the world!

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    "How to overcome life's hardest challenges"

    • "Inspiring stories of addiction recovery"
    • "Mental health and action sports documentary"
    • "Overcoming homelessness through resilience"
    • "Austin Becker's journey from homelessness to success"
    • "Learn from Austin Becker's story of overcoming adversity"
    • "Watch the Streets to Peaks documentary trailer"
    • Austin Becker Boston Run
    • Austin Becker Recovery Story
    • Streets to Peaks Documentary
    • Mental Health Documentary
    • Action Sports Documentary
    • Jenna Henry
    • Alex Schlopy
    • Drew Petersen
    • Connor Nelson
    • Addiction Recovery Documentary
    • Homelessness Documentary
    • Austin Becker Podcast
    • Resilience Podcast
    • Overcoming Adversity Podcast
    • Mental Health Podcast
    • Addiction Recovery Podcast
    • Life Challenges Podcast
    • Motivation Podcast
    • Inspiration Podcast
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    44 mins
  • Episode 32 | Special Guest: Sadie Cohen
    Dec 11 2024

    This week Austin travels to Vail, Colorado to sit down for an interview with Sadie Cohen. Sadie is a former college field hockey player, founder of the Longwood Morgans Message, and mental health advocate. We dove deep into her story, her struggles, and her awesome achievements. Morgans Message is an amazing organization aimed at giving college athletes the mental health resources they need to succeed. Sadie founded the Longwood Morgans Message chapter and was able to connect with tons of college athletes and create a safe space to talk about mental health. It was a joy to host her on this week's episode! Enjoy my friends!


    https://www.instagram.com/sadiejcohenn/?hl=en


    https://www.morgansmessage.org/

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Episode 31 | Special Guest: Dreama Walton
    Nov 27 2024

    Join us on an inspiring journey with ultramarathon runner, mother, veteran, and filmmaker Dreama Walton! Dreama's story is one of overcoming adversity and pushing boundaries. We delve deep into her challenging upbringing, exploring how she navigated adversity and emerged as the resilient woman she is today.

    This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking:

    • Motivation: Discover Dreama's secrets to perseverance and overcoming obstacles.
    • Inspiration: Hear how she balances motherhood, athletic pursuits, and a successful career.
    • Life Lessons: Gain valuable insights on facing diversity and building resilience.

    Fresh off the release of her critically acclaimed film "Dreama Team" (available on major streaming services!), Dreama shares her experiences on and off the trail. Don't miss this powerful conversation!

    Dreama's Links:

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamawalton/
    • Dreama Team Film: https://www.dreamateamfilm.com/

    Keywords: ultramarathon, running, motherhood, veteran, resilience, overcoming adversity, mental toughness, motivation, inspiration, life lessons, diversity, film, documentary, Dreama Team, Dreama Walton

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    1 hr and 1 min