Kristy McBride is an elite endurance athlete, dairy cow veterinarian, and mom who has taken on some of the toughest endurance events in the world. Amongst many other things, she is a four-time World's Toughest Mudder finisher, a Western States 100 finisher, and the only woman to buckle the legendary Marji Gesick 100 on a single-speed bike.

We explore how Kristy's childhood shaped the mindset behind her success, what she's learned from years of pursuing difficult challenges, the incredible story behind the injury that led to her buckling the Marji 100 on a single-speed bike, how she balances ambition with motherhood, and the role faith plays in navigating life's biggest decisions.

Editor's Note: During the conversation, Kristy mentions she's training for the Adventure Racing World Championships. After recording, she clarified that the correct event is the USARA Adventure Race National Championship.

More from Kristy McBride:

Instagram: @kgbmcbride

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kmcbride22

Sponsors:

P39 Adventure Gear: https://p39adventuregear.com/

Books Mentioned:

Another 20 Feet: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578656868?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

In this episode of Into the Grain, we sit down with Dr. Rigel Galera, founder of Galera Health & Wellness in Port Huron, Michigan, and a physician with more than 20 years of experience in primary care.

After years of practicing within the traditional healthcare system, Dr. Galera began questioning whether simply treating symptoms was enough. Together, we explore the strengths and shortcomings of Western medicine, nutrition, anxiety, ADHD, and why Dr. Galera believes lasting health begins by addressing root causes instead of simply managing symptoms.

More from Dr. Rigel Galera

Galera Health & Wellness (Port Huron, MI): https://galerahealthwellness.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579728462078

Sponsor

P39 Adventure Gear: https://p39adventuregear.com/

In this episode of Into The Grain, we sit down with Brian Dickinson - a former U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer, mountaineer, and bestselling author who solo summited Mount Everest.

We get into his background in the Navy and how those experiences shaped the way he handles risk, pressure, and uncertainty. We also unpack his Everest climb - what led him there, continuing the ascent alone after his Sherpa turned back, and navigating the descent after going snow blind.

Along the way, we talk about the mindset behind it all - how adversity in his childhood helped shape his drive, and how that carries into his life today.

More from Brian:

Brian Dickinson (Website): https://www.briandickinson.net/

Brian Dickinson (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/briancdickinson/

Calm In The Chaos (Brian's Podcast): https://www.youtube.com/@thecalminthechaospodcast

Sponsors:

P39 Adventure Gear: https://p39adventuregear.com/