What Shapes Us Podcast
@whatshapesus.bsky.social
A podcast about the incidents and accidents that shape us into who we are.
"My parents told me being different was a good thing."
Mikey February reflects on surfing at a beach his father once wasn’t allowed to access, and how embracing his uniqueness became an act of quiet resistance.
#MikeyFebruary #Surfing #BeDifferent #Legacy
Mikey February reflects on surfing at a beach his father once wasn’t allowed to access, and how embracing his uniqueness became an act of quiet resistance.
#MikeyFebruary #Surfing #BeDifferent #Legacy
September 8, 2025 at 7:47 PM
"My parents told me being different was a good thing."
Mikey February reflects on surfing at a beach his father once wasn’t allowed to access, and how embracing his uniqueness became an act of quiet resistance.
#MikeyFebruary #Surfing #BeDifferent #Legacy
Mikey February reflects on surfing at a beach his father once wasn’t allowed to access, and how embracing his uniqueness became an act of quiet resistance.
#MikeyFebruary #Surfing #BeDifferent #Legacy
That kind of confidence is a privilege Faith Briggs Rose shares what it's like to show up in rooms without a safety net and why moving with courage, even while shaking, is a quiet form of power.
#FaithBriggsRose #YouBelong #ImposterSyndrome
#FaithBriggsRose #YouBelong #ImposterSyndrome
August 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM
That kind of confidence is a privilege Faith Briggs Rose shares what it's like to show up in rooms without a safety net and why moving with courage, even while shaking, is a quiet form of power.
#FaithBriggsRose #YouBelong #ImposterSyndrome
#FaithBriggsRose #YouBelong #ImposterSyndrome
"I miss being fully present. No calls, no emails, no noise—just the moment."
Lindsey Vonn reflects on what fades after retirement and what still grounds her. The gym became her place to reconnect with that focus.
#LindseyVonn #Focus #AthleteTransition #Mindfulness #StillnessInMotion
Lindsey Vonn reflects on what fades after retirement and what still grounds her. The gym became her place to reconnect with that focus.
#LindseyVonn #Focus #AthleteTransition #Mindfulness #StillnessInMotion
August 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
"I miss being fully present. No calls, no emails, no noise—just the moment."
Lindsey Vonn reflects on what fades after retirement and what still grounds her. The gym became her place to reconnect with that focus.
#LindseyVonn #Focus #AthleteTransition #Mindfulness #StillnessInMotion
Lindsey Vonn reflects on what fades after retirement and what still grounds her. The gym became her place to reconnect with that focus.
#LindseyVonn #Focus #AthleteTransition #Mindfulness #StillnessInMotion
"I was floating above the bay. I saw the waves, the boats, my friends… and thought I was gone."
Koa Smith describes the surreal moment after a violent concussion underwater. Peace. Detachment. Then suddenly, the instinct to survive kicked in.
#KoaSmith #Surfing #SurvivalStory #NearDeath #Ocean
Koa Smith describes the surreal moment after a violent concussion underwater. Peace. Detachment. Then suddenly, the instinct to survive kicked in.
#KoaSmith #Surfing #SurvivalStory #NearDeath #Ocean
August 4, 2025 at 8:47 PM
"I was floating above the bay. I saw the waves, the boats, my friends… and thought I was gone."
Koa Smith describes the surreal moment after a violent concussion underwater. Peace. Detachment. Then suddenly, the instinct to survive kicked in.
#KoaSmith #Surfing #SurvivalStory #NearDeath #Ocean
Koa Smith describes the surreal moment after a violent concussion underwater. Peace. Detachment. Then suddenly, the instinct to survive kicked in.
#KoaSmith #Surfing #SurvivalStory #NearDeath #Ocean
Chloe Kim shares how pain fueled her performance—but healing gave her the power to keep her edge with compassion.
What’s something powerful you’ve reclaimed through self-care? #ChloeKim #MentalHealth #Fearless #Snowboarding #SelfHealing
What’s something powerful you’ve reclaimed through self-care? #ChloeKim #MentalHealth #Fearless #Snowboarding #SelfHealing
July 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Chloe Kim shares how pain fueled her performance—but healing gave her the power to keep her edge with compassion.
What’s something powerful you’ve reclaimed through self-care? #ChloeKim #MentalHealth #Fearless #Snowboarding #SelfHealing
What’s something powerful you’ve reclaimed through self-care? #ChloeKim #MentalHealth #Fearless #Snowboarding #SelfHealing
"I didn’t realize the book was about depression until I saw how sad I felt editing joyful photos."
Through therapy, art, and friendship, she found a way through.
#GabriellaAngottiJones #MentalHealth #Depression #CreativeHealing #HealingThroughArt
Through therapy, art, and friendship, she found a way through.
#GabriellaAngottiJones #MentalHealth #Depression #CreativeHealing #HealingThroughArt
July 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
"I didn’t realize the book was about depression until I saw how sad I felt editing joyful photos."
Through therapy, art, and friendship, she found a way through.
#GabriellaAngottiJones #MentalHealth #Depression #CreativeHealing #HealingThroughArt
Through therapy, art, and friendship, she found a way through.
#GabriellaAngottiJones #MentalHealth #Depression #CreativeHealing #HealingThroughArt
Chris, collaborating with Mickey Hart and John Mayer at The Sphere, shows how collective creativity can evolve into something spiritual. This is what happens when rhythm, vision, and legacy align.
#GratefulDead #TheSphere #ChrisBenchetler #MickeyHart #CollaborativeArt #JohnMayer #PsychedelicLegacy
#GratefulDead #TheSphere #ChrisBenchetler #MickeyHart #CollaborativeArt #JohnMayer #PsychedelicLegacy
July 14, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Chris, collaborating with Mickey Hart and John Mayer at The Sphere, shows how collective creativity can evolve into something spiritual. This is what happens when rhythm, vision, and legacy align.
#GratefulDead #TheSphere #ChrisBenchetler #MickeyHart #CollaborativeArt #JohnMayer #PsychedelicLegacy
#GratefulDead #TheSphere #ChrisBenchetler #MickeyHart #CollaborativeArt #JohnMayer #PsychedelicLegacy
"Pain is temporary, but what it teaches you can last a lifetime."
Sometimes, the hardest moments lead to the most powerful breakthroughs—if you let them. It’s about accepting the flow, not resisting it.
#TrevorAndrew #ArtLife #CreativeBreakthroughs #PainIntoPower
Sometimes, the hardest moments lead to the most powerful breakthroughs—if you let them. It’s about accepting the flow, not resisting it.
#TrevorAndrew #ArtLife #CreativeBreakthroughs #PainIntoPower
May 16, 2025 at 7:10 PM
"Pain is temporary, but what it teaches you can last a lifetime."
Sometimes, the hardest moments lead to the most powerful breakthroughs—if you let them. It’s about accepting the flow, not resisting it.
#TrevorAndrew #ArtLife #CreativeBreakthroughs #PainIntoPower
Sometimes, the hardest moments lead to the most powerful breakthroughs—if you let them. It’s about accepting the flow, not resisting it.
#TrevorAndrew #ArtLife #CreativeBreakthroughs #PainIntoPower
Kate Courtney isn’t just racing for medals. She’s racing to find her limits. That voice that says “there’s more in you”—that’s the one she’s listening to.
What’s the one thing you’re still trying to prove to yourself? #KateCourtney #Cycling #HighPerformance #PersonalGrowth #ChaseYourPotential
What’s the one thing you’re still trying to prove to yourself? #KateCourtney #Cycling #HighPerformance #PersonalGrowth #ChaseYourPotential
May 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Kate Courtney isn’t just racing for medals. She’s racing to find her limits. That voice that says “there’s more in you”—that’s the one she’s listening to.
What’s the one thing you’re still trying to prove to yourself? #KateCourtney #Cycling #HighPerformance #PersonalGrowth #ChaseYourPotential
What’s the one thing you’re still trying to prove to yourself? #KateCourtney #Cycling #HighPerformance #PersonalGrowth #ChaseYourPotential
"If I had waited for someone to greenlight my project, it never would’ve happened."
This is a reminder: a pitch deck isn’t a finished product. These days, everyone has the tools—you’ve got to make something, not just talk about it.
#MonicaMedellin #SurfGirls #IndependentFilmmaking #StartCreating
This is a reminder: a pitch deck isn’t a finished product. These days, everyone has the tools—you’ve got to make something, not just talk about it.
#MonicaMedellin #SurfGirls #IndependentFilmmaking #StartCreating
May 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
"If I had waited for someone to greenlight my project, it never would’ve happened."
This is a reminder: a pitch deck isn’t a finished product. These days, everyone has the tools—you’ve got to make something, not just talk about it.
#MonicaMedellin #SurfGirls #IndependentFilmmaking #StartCreating
This is a reminder: a pitch deck isn’t a finished product. These days, everyone has the tools—you’ve got to make something, not just talk about it.
#MonicaMedellin #SurfGirls #IndependentFilmmaking #StartCreating
"There was a time when carrying a skateboard made you a target."
Tony Hawk’s dad wasn’t just his supporter—he was one of the first advocates for skateboarding as a real sport. One voice pushing back made a difference.
#TonyHawk #Skateboarding #SkateCulture #Advocacy #SupportMatters
Tony Hawk’s dad wasn’t just his supporter—he was one of the first advocates for skateboarding as a real sport. One voice pushing back made a difference.
#TonyHawk #Skateboarding #SkateCulture #Advocacy #SupportMatters
May 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM
"There was a time when carrying a skateboard made you a target."
Tony Hawk’s dad wasn’t just his supporter—he was one of the first advocates for skateboarding as a real sport. One voice pushing back made a difference.
#TonyHawk #Skateboarding #SkateCulture #Advocacy #SupportMatters
Tony Hawk’s dad wasn’t just his supporter—he was one of the first advocates for skateboarding as a real sport. One voice pushing back made a difference.
#TonyHawk #Skateboarding #SkateCulture #Advocacy #SupportMatters
"So many get to operate outside the bracket. Why shouldn’t we?"
Call someone “just a skater” or “just an artist” and you miss everything else. We’re out here being full humans—committed, creative, and showing up.
#ChaseHall #SkateCulture #BlackCreatives #MultifacetedLife #BreakTheMold
Call someone “just a skater” or “just an artist” and you miss everything else. We’re out here being full humans—committed, creative, and showing up.
#ChaseHall #SkateCulture #BlackCreatives #MultifacetedLife #BreakTheMold
April 30, 2025 at 9:41 PM
"So many get to operate outside the bracket. Why shouldn’t we?"
Call someone “just a skater” or “just an artist” and you miss everything else. We’re out here being full humans—committed, creative, and showing up.
#ChaseHall #SkateCulture #BlackCreatives #MultifacetedLife #BreakTheMold
Call someone “just a skater” or “just an artist” and you miss everything else. We’re out here being full humans—committed, creative, and showing up.
#ChaseHall #SkateCulture #BlackCreatives #MultifacetedLife #BreakTheMold
"One lesson. A warm night in Venice. Jasmine in the air. And a skateboard that changed everything."
Sometimes, you don’t realize you’re living the moment that will define you.
#Grlswirl #LucyOsinski #Skateboarding #LifeMoments #Surfskate
Sometimes, you don’t realize you’re living the moment that will define you.
#Grlswirl #LucyOsinski #Skateboarding #LifeMoments #Surfskate
April 28, 2025 at 10:02 PM
"One lesson. A warm night in Venice. Jasmine in the air. And a skateboard that changed everything."
Sometimes, you don’t realize you’re living the moment that will define you.
#Grlswirl #LucyOsinski #Skateboarding #LifeMoments #Surfskate
Sometimes, you don’t realize you’re living the moment that will define you.
#Grlswirl #LucyOsinski #Skateboarding #LifeMoments #Surfskate
"My grandpa didn’t tell me to stick to the path. He said: 'Let’s figure it out together.' "
Now, jumping my motorcycle is where I feel most alive.
Who’s someone who gave you the freedom to dream differently?
#TylerBereman #FamilySupport #MotocrossLife #ChaseYourDreams
Now, jumping my motorcycle is where I feel most alive.
Who’s someone who gave you the freedom to dream differently?
#TylerBereman #FamilySupport #MotocrossLife #ChaseYourDreams
April 25, 2025 at 8:55 PM
"My grandpa didn’t tell me to stick to the path. He said: 'Let’s figure it out together.' "
Now, jumping my motorcycle is where I feel most alive.
Who’s someone who gave you the freedom to dream differently?
#TylerBereman #FamilySupport #MotocrossLife #ChaseYourDreams
Now, jumping my motorcycle is where I feel most alive.
Who’s someone who gave you the freedom to dream differently?
#TylerBereman #FamilySupport #MotocrossLife #ChaseYourDreams
"He didn’t have the money. But he still paid for my passport so I could follow my dream."
Victor’s dad was behind on rent, surrounded by doubt—but he chose belief over fear.
Who’s someone who sacrificed for your dream?
#VictorMontalvo #FamilyFirst #SupportMatters #ChasingDreams
Victor’s dad was behind on rent, surrounded by doubt—but he chose belief over fear.
Who’s someone who sacrificed for your dream?
#VictorMontalvo #FamilyFirst #SupportMatters #ChasingDreams
April 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM
"He didn’t have the money. But he still paid for my passport so I could follow my dream."
Victor’s dad was behind on rent, surrounded by doubt—but he chose belief over fear.
Who’s someone who sacrificed for your dream?
#VictorMontalvo #FamilyFirst #SupportMatters #ChasingDreams
Victor’s dad was behind on rent, surrounded by doubt—but he chose belief over fear.
Who’s someone who sacrificed for your dream?
#VictorMontalvo #FamilyFirst #SupportMatters #ChasingDreams
"I had 2 seconds to breathe before the next wave dragged me under. Everything locked up—fingertips, calves, mind."
This was before inflatable vests. Just raw survival. Ian Walsh’s story is a reminder: in nature’s chaos, resilience is everything.
#IanWalsh #BigWaveSurfer #OceanPower #HumanResilience
This was before inflatable vests. Just raw survival. Ian Walsh’s story is a reminder: in nature’s chaos, resilience is everything.
#IanWalsh #BigWaveSurfer #OceanPower #HumanResilience
April 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
"I had 2 seconds to breathe before the next wave dragged me under. Everything locked up—fingertips, calves, mind."
This was before inflatable vests. Just raw survival. Ian Walsh’s story is a reminder: in nature’s chaos, resilience is everything.
#IanWalsh #BigWaveSurfer #OceanPower #HumanResilience
This was before inflatable vests. Just raw survival. Ian Walsh’s story is a reminder: in nature’s chaos, resilience is everything.
#IanWalsh #BigWaveSurfer #OceanPower #HumanResilience
There’s a place where running shifts—where it becomes meditative, transformative, limitless. It’s not just about pace or distance. It’s about tapping into you.
Have you ever felt that? Let’s talk. #CoryWhartonMalcolm #RunningHigh #Mindset #FlowState
Have you ever felt that? Let’s talk. #CoryWhartonMalcolm #RunningHigh #Mindset #FlowState
March 18, 2025 at 1:53 AM
There’s a place where running shifts—where it becomes meditative, transformative, limitless. It’s not just about pace or distance. It’s about tapping into you.
Have you ever felt that? Let’s talk. #CoryWhartonMalcolm #RunningHigh #Mindset #FlowState
Have you ever felt that? Let’s talk. #CoryWhartonMalcolm #RunningHigh #Mindset #FlowState
Sometimes, all it takes is one person reminding you of your worth to change everything. I held onto that belief—and when I finally had the chance, I ran with it.
Who’s someone whose words changed your life? Let’s talk. #BrianaKing #SelfBelief #BreakingCycles #Resilience
Who’s someone whose words changed your life? Let’s talk. #BrianaKing #SelfBelief #BreakingCycles #Resilience
March 14, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Sometimes, all it takes is one person reminding you of your worth to change everything. I held onto that belief—and when I finally had the chance, I ran with it.
Who’s someone whose words changed your life? Let’s talk. #BrianaKing #SelfBelief #BreakingCycles #Resilience
Who’s someone whose words changed your life? Let’s talk. #BrianaKing #SelfBelief #BreakingCycles #Resilience
"Black culture shapes culture. When we start doing something, the world follows."Cycling isn’t just about racing it’s about opportunity, accessibility, and changing the narrative.
#JustinWilliams #Cycling #RepresentationMatters #ChangingTheGame
#JustinWilliams #Cycling #RepresentationMatters #ChangingTheGame
March 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
"Black culture shapes culture. When we start doing something, the world follows."Cycling isn’t just about racing it’s about opportunity, accessibility, and changing the narrative.
#JustinWilliams #Cycling #RepresentationMatters #ChangingTheGame
#JustinWilliams #Cycling #RepresentationMatters #ChangingTheGame
Winning is still the goal, but it’s not the only goal. Impact. Growth. Helping the next generation. That’s what makes a legacy.
How do you define success on your own terms? Let’s talk. #KateCourtney #MindsetShift #AthleteGrowth
How do you define success on your own terms? Let’s talk. #KateCourtney #MindsetShift #AthleteGrowth
March 12, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Winning is still the goal, but it’s not the only goal. Impact. Growth. Helping the next generation. That’s what makes a legacy.
How do you define success on your own terms? Let’s talk. #KateCourtney #MindsetShift #AthleteGrowth
How do you define success on your own terms? Let’s talk. #KateCourtney #MindsetShift #AthleteGrowth
The idea that helping others somehow diminishes you? That’s small-minded thinking. True creatives share their gifts because they know that inspiration is infinite.
Who’s someone that shared their “spice rack” with you? Let’s show them some love. 🔥 #JustinBrickHowze #Creativity #Collaboration
Who’s someone that shared their “spice rack” with you? Let’s show them some love. 🔥 #JustinBrickHowze #Creativity #Collaboration
March 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The idea that helping others somehow diminishes you? That’s small-minded thinking. True creatives share their gifts because they know that inspiration is infinite.
Who’s someone that shared their “spice rack” with you? Let’s show them some love. 🔥 #JustinBrickHowze #Creativity #Collaboration
Who’s someone that shared their “spice rack” with you? Let’s show them some love. 🔥 #JustinBrickHowze #Creativity #Collaboration
"I don’t have to compromise who I am just to win."
Snowboarding isn’t just about competition—it’s about expression. It’s about finding a style that’s yours and riding with it, no matter what. 🏂
What’s something you do purely for the love of it? #ZebPowell #Snowboarding #CreativeFlow
Snowboarding isn’t just about competition—it’s about expression. It’s about finding a style that’s yours and riding with it, no matter what. 🏂
What’s something you do purely for the love of it? #ZebPowell #Snowboarding #CreativeFlow
March 8, 2025 at 12:04 AM
"I don’t have to compromise who I am just to win."
Snowboarding isn’t just about competition—it’s about expression. It’s about finding a style that’s yours and riding with it, no matter what. 🏂
What’s something you do purely for the love of it? #ZebPowell #Snowboarding #CreativeFlow
Snowboarding isn’t just about competition—it’s about expression. It’s about finding a style that’s yours and riding with it, no matter what. 🏂
What’s something you do purely for the love of it? #ZebPowell #Snowboarding #CreativeFlow
That moment stuck with me. The hesitation to let girls go for it. The quiet assumption that we needed to stay back. But questioning the rules? That’s where change begins.
What’s a moment when you realized you had to push past the limits set for you? #MonicaMedellin #WomenInSports #BreakingBarriers
What’s a moment when you realized you had to push past the limits set for you? #MonicaMedellin #WomenInSports #BreakingBarriers
March 7, 2025 at 2:03 AM
That moment stuck with me. The hesitation to let girls go for it. The quiet assumption that we needed to stay back. But questioning the rules? That’s where change begins.
What’s a moment when you realized you had to push past the limits set for you? #MonicaMedellin #WomenInSports #BreakingBarriers
What’s a moment when you realized you had to push past the limits set for you? #MonicaMedellin #WomenInSports #BreakingBarriers
Creativity is about more than making—it’s about seeing the world differently. Every waterfall starts with a drop of water. What’s the first drop that led you to where you are now?
#ChaseHall #StreetArt #CreativeThinking #Subculture
#ChaseHall #StreetArt #CreativeThinking #Subculture
March 6, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Creativity is about more than making—it’s about seeing the world differently. Every waterfall starts with a drop of water. What’s the first drop that led you to where you are now?
#ChaseHall #StreetArt #CreativeThinking #Subculture
#ChaseHall #StreetArt #CreativeThinking #Subculture
Selema & Buddy Coan talk about what separates the ones who truly commit from those who just coast: the willingness to try, to take the hits, and to keep going. Whether it’s skating, life, or any passion—if you’re not pushing yourself, are you really in it?
#GrowthMindset #SkateAndThrive #KeepPushing
#GrowthMindset #SkateAndThrive #KeepPushing
March 4, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Selema & Buddy Coan talk about what separates the ones who truly commit from those who just coast: the willingness to try, to take the hits, and to keep going. Whether it’s skating, life, or any passion—if you’re not pushing yourself, are you really in it?
#GrowthMindset #SkateAndThrive #KeepPushing
#GrowthMindset #SkateAndThrive #KeepPushing