Matt Graham has spent the vast majority of his life both connected to and moving with nature. This intimate connection has been fostered through his life as a hunter/gatherer, survivalist, and ultra runner. We sit down and have a great conversation about his origins, his unique (in this day and age) relationship to movement, and more.

Matt's grounded lifestyle have led him to becoming and author, knife maker, Television host, and the list goes on. The backbone of his professional lifestyle has been teaching others through guiding and primitive skills workshops.

He's most active on the internet at his instagram account, @mattgraham_earthskills

You can find information on upcoming workshops, and everything else mentioned above, here: https://mattgrahamearthskills.com/

Matt's spent time on multiple T.V. Shows, on both The Discovery Channel and National Geographic, including;

Surviving the Stone Age: Adventure to the Wild (TV Mini Series) 2020

Ed Stafford: First Man Out (TV Series) 2019

Bushcraft Build-Off (TV Series) 2017

Live Free or Die (TV Series) 2016

Dual Survival (TV Series) 2014-2015

Dude, You’re Screwed (TV Series) 2013-2014

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Today we dive into a conversation with Mark Johnson, a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, mover, and yogi that has developed the important habit of not just listening to himself, but saying yes to himself; of acting on the dreams and yearnings that come from within. Mark is the owner of West Side Jiu Jitsu and co-owner of Higher Ground Hot Yoga, both businesses located in Ogden Utah. He's also a writer, and we discuss his book, 'Hug It, A Year Without Fear' and the lessons he learned from his year of 'saying yes' to opportunities presented to him. I really enjoyed this sit-down with Mark, and am grateful he shared his perspectives on moving, gratitude, taking action, and saying yes. Give a download and listen to this episode if you're searching for inspiration on how to take advantage of the everyday opportunities that life puts in front of us.

You can find Mark Johnson on social media here:

Instagram: @markwestsidejohnson

Mark's book, 'Hug It: A Year Without Fear' can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Hug-Year-Without-Mark-Johnson-ebook/dp/B01N6RQPRG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XZC402X3T49K&keywords=hug+it+a+year+without+fear&qid=1653972807&sprefix=hug+it+a+year+without+fea%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-1

Jiu Jitsu Studio: West Side Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Yoga Studio: Higher Ground Hot Yoga

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In this first episode of The Meaning of Movement Podcast, I sit down with Race Director, Adventurer, Builder, and all-around great guy, Steven Aderholt. Steve is a good friend of mine, an ultra-runner, and has created a slew of cool running events. He currently is the Race Director for Aravaipa Running's Cocodona 250, a 250+ mile point to point footrace that makes its way north on a grand tour of Arizona. Steve and I talk movement, inspiration, growth, adventures, and more...