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P.S. This Is:

36 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

P.S. This Is: A podcast hosted by duo Nate Riech, the 2020 Paralympic Champion in the T-38 1500m, and Cherie Hewlett. The podcast spotlights guests from family members, to fellow athletes, and everyone in between to share their experiences and stories of how and who got them to where they are today.

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Episodes

P.S. This Is: Nathan Clement | Sound Mind, Sound Body | Ep. 6

February 02, 2024 16:00 - 34 minutes - 54 MB

Welcome back to Episode 6 of P.S. This Is! Today Nate is solo because he's interviewing his good friend Nathan Clement. During his time as a swimmer, he was a 2016 Paralympian. He has since transitioned to para-cycling, and to say he has been successful would be an understatement. As one of the favorites heading into the Paris Paralympics, he was the 2023 UCI world champion. Nathan talks about his swimming days, why mental health is important to him, and how he is preparing for summer. Enjo...

P.S. This Is: Podium Performances & Communication Styles | Ep. 5

February 02, 2024 00:04 - 28 minutes - 44.1 MB

In today's episode, Nate and Cherie discuss the recent news that Canadian Paralympians will receive payment for Podium Performances for the first time at the upcoming Paralympics in Paris, France. They also discuss the challenges of being long-distance while pursuing their dreams of professional sports and law school. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nate-gray-wolf-riech/support

P.S. This Is: In the Future, Where do Nate & Cherie Hope to Live | Ep. 4

January 23, 2024 07:32 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Nate and Cherie discuss where they've lived and where they could see themselves living in the future on today's episode! If you have any topics you would like them to discuss, let them know @nategraywolf (Instagram). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nate-gray-wolf-riech/support

P.S. This is: 2024 | Ambitions & Dry-January | Ep. 3

January 17, 2024 21:30 - 24 minutes - 38.2 MB

New goals and ambitions accompany the start of a new year. In this episode, Nate and Cherie discuss their hopes for the new year! Additionally, they share the motivation behind Dry January. A weekly podcast is on the agenda for Nate and Cherie this year. They hope you'll join them! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nate-gray-wolf-riech/support

P.S. This Is: Austin Ft. Rob & Edie Hewlett | 3 Things to Look Forward to in 2023 | Ep. 2

January 25, 2023 20:39 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

On this weeks episode we have 2 special guests, Cherie’s parents, Rob & Edie Hewlett. Listen along to hear about some of the most exciting things that 2023 has in store for each of us! We look forward to having Rob & Edie back on the show, as well as other guests. We hope you enjoy the episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nate-gray-wolf-riech/support

P.S This Is: Austin | High & Lows of 2022 | Ep. 1

January 02, 2023 02:27 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MB

Welcome to the first Episode of P.S. This Is Podcast! Ever since I started my first podcast a few years ago, I have wanted to collaborate with a co-host on a project, and now that dream is coming true with Cherie. We are excited to host a show together that will feature solo episodes with just us two, as well as interviews with other people. Our first episode will tackle our highs and lows of 2022 as we prepare for 2023. Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcast to learn more about our year and s...

Ep. 23: Erica Gavel | The Mystery of A New Chapter

March 19, 2021 14:00 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MB

My guest on Ep. 23 is Erica Gavel, who is currently on the national wheelchair basketball team and was a member of the Para Pan-Am team which placed atop the podium in 2019. A 3rd knee injury (2011) while playing stand up basketball led her down this new path of wheelchair basketball after multiple trusted individuals presented the possibility of her pursuing the Paralympics.  As Erica mentioned in our conversation, the transition wasn’t always smooth, but this was an opportunity she had to...

Ep. 22: Matt Lange | Cake, Cake, Cake

February 26, 2021 14:42 - 53 minutes - 99.8 MB

On Ep. 22, Matt "Cake" Lange joins the Strides With Graywolf Podcast. Matt is the current assistant coach at both District TC & University George Washington XC/TF. During Matt's collegiate days he ran in the 1500 ---> 5000m on the track while at furman & later at GW. He made the NCAA prelims in the 3k steeple his last NCAA track season then  Throughout our conversation we take a stroll down memory lane - talk about his transition from athlete to full time coach, what GW looks for when recru...

Ep. 21: Mariah Kelly | Glass Half Full

January 29, 2021 19:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

Episode 21, features Mariah Kelly. Mariah is a 1500m runner for New Balance & Team 🇨🇦 .  in the entirety of our conversation we talk about everything from mental health to running to different training environments, plus much more! Intro & Outro music (Epidemic Sound): https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/MHE8JY0LEI Follow Strides With Graywolf Podcast on IG: @strideswithgraywolf We also have Graywolf Mentality merch available via link below: https://graywolf-mentality.myshopify.com/produ...

Ep. 20: Akeem Haynes | What Doesn't Break Me, Builds Me

January 22, 2021 21:06 - 54 minutes - 86.8 MB

Episode 20, features Akeem haynes who wears my hats one being a former track & field athlete for Canada. He's one of the fastest Canadian 60m sprinter of all-time & was the lead off leg for the  4x100m relay at the 2016 Olympic Games, where Canada took home a bronze medal.  Akeem is much more than a track & field athlete; he is a motivational speaker, mentor, podcast host, & businessman plus much more! We take a deep dive into Akeem's journey which is filled with many bumps, but they all se...

Ep. 18: David Johnson | Adversity is an opportunity to hit the reset button

January 14, 2021 23:12 - 30 minutes - 57 MB

Today on Episode 7, David Johnson jumps on the podcast. David is a visual impaired 400m athlete for Canada. He's a member of Team Canada at the 2019 Pan-Am Games in Lima, Peru.   We talk about various topics from his Tik-Tok fame, to his adversity in 2017, growing up with a disability, & lots of banter between the two of us. Intro & Outro music (Epidemic Sound): https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/MHE8JY0LEI Follow Strides With Graywolf Podcast on IG: @strideswithgraywolf We also have Gr...

Ep. 17: Laurin Thorne | Adversity builds character |

December 18, 2020 19:00 - 51 minutes - 93 MB

Today for Ep. 17, we have our first triathlete on the podcast, the one & only Laurin Thorne.  Laurin was born in Sydney, Montana, but grew up mostly in Calgary, Alberta. She found early success on the track by setting western Canadian records within her first couple races. At age 18, Laurin decided to make the next jump in her triathlon career by moving to Victoria to train at the National performance center. Her last 3 years have been challenging, but she keeps leaning into her adversity ...

Ep. 16: Maddy Price | Day By Day

December 11, 2020 17:00 - 59 minutes - 105 MB

On Ep. 16 of Strides With Graywolf Podcast Maddy Price joins the podcast. Maddy is a self described foodie & is a 400m sprinter for Canada with a blazing PB of 51.56. Maddy went to Duke for her undergrad, but promise we won’t hold that against you too much ;) While at Duke Maddy was first Team all American in the 4X400m on multiple occasions, All-ACC in open 400m, & All-ACC Academic for indoor/outdoor track.  On top of that, Maddy has representing Canada on the international stage multiple...

Ep. 16: Maddy Price | Day to Day

December 11, 2020 17:00 - 59 minutes - 105 MB

On Ep. 16 of Strides With Graywolf Podcast Maddy Price joins the podcast. Maddy is a self described foodie & is a 400m sprinter for Canada with a blazing PB of 51.56. Maddy went to Duke for her undergrad, but promise we won’t hold that against you too much ;) While at Duke Maddy was first Team all American in the 4X400m on multiple occasions, All-ACC in open 400m, & All-ACC Academic for indoor/outdoor track.  On top of that, Maddy has representing Canada on the international stage multiple...

Ep. 15 - Noah Vucsics | Disability Doesn't mean Inability | Strides With Graywolf (Running) Podcast

December 04, 2020 19:28 - 39 minutes - 66.7 MB

On Ep. 15  of Strides With Graywolf Podcast Noah Vucsics jumps on the podcast. Pun intended.  Noah is an up & coming paralympic (T-20) longer jumper out of Calgary. He has big aspirations within paralympic sport. He was the Valedictorian of his high school. He wants his impact to be giving back in many capacities & to be an ambassador for people with intellectual disability. He want people with intellectual disability to understand the word "disability" doesn't cap your growth. It may take ...

Ep. 14: Michael McKillop | Don't Let Your Disability Hold You Back

November 27, 2020 19:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

On Ep. 14 of Strides With Graywolf Podcast Michael McKillop jumps on. Michael is a household name on the paralympic, he is a 9X World Champion & 4X Paralympic Champion.  We talk about all things from paralympic sport, to the T-37/38 class, mental health, mindset & mentality, his undefeated streak, & of course coffee, plus much more!  Intro & Outro music (Epidemic Sound):  https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/MHE8JY0LEI  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/n...

Ep. 13: Bismark Boateng "Adversity Builds Character"

November 13, 2020 20:42 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

On Ep. 13 of the strides with Graywolf Bismark “Bizzy” Boateng joins the Podcast.  Bizzy is a 100/200m sprinter for Canada with a blazing PB of 10.14 in the 100m. We take a deep dive into the philosophy of life & sport. We talk about his roots, his “Zen State”, the cyclical nature of sport, questioning everything, mindfulness, plus much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nate-gray-wolf-riech/support

Ep. 12: Vaughn Taylor "How bad do you want it?"

November 06, 2020 20:12 - 43 minutes - 68.7 MB

On Ep 12., I'm joined by none-other than Vaughn Taylor. Vaughn is a up & coming middle distance runner. He's had early success with taking Silver at the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games.  We talk everything from humble beginnings, to his voyage to North America, transition to the hub, faith as his anchor, &the impact of failure on his career thus far, plus much more.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nate-gray-wolf-riech/support

Ep. 11: Micha Powell " Pave your own path"

October 30, 2020 14:22 - 56 minutes - 52.6 MB

Micha powell is a 400m sprinter representing Canada, she comes from an athletic background with her mother being a 3x Olympian & father holding the World Record in the long jump. Yet, Micha Paved her own path by having a successful career at University of Maryland & being a member of the 4x400 relay team at the 2016 Olympics. Micha is someone whom is talented on/off the track, make sure you follow her journey to Tokyo & beyond. We talk about everything from humble beginnings, to transitioni...

Ep. 10: Aaron Kingsley Brown "learn from your failures"

October 23, 2020 20:25 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MB

To jump start season II, Former USC Trojan Aaron Brown joins the podcast. Aaron is ferocious competitor on the track, but his performances aren’t the only space he finds success. Aaron has a thriving Youtube Channel & is continually inspiring the next generation of athletes. To the younger athletes, Aaron shows a great mixture of humility, leadership, authenticity & character. Take notes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nate-gray-wolf-riech/support

Ep. 9: Greg Stewart "Be Vulnerable & true to yourself"

September 18, 2020 18:57 - 43 minutes - 40.6 MB

On episode 9, I’m join by Greg Stewart. He has many accolades to his name, like his 2019 Silver medal at the Para Athletics World Championships. Yet, his accomplishments don’t define him, he approaches life & sport in the same way by having less expectations & soaking up life for what it's worth. We talk about how disability doesn’t define you, the Paralympic movement as a whole, Rule 50, mental health & how he has navigated through this journey called life --- Support this podcast: htt...

Ep. 8: Rob Shaw "The Bromance"

September 04, 2020 18:09 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

On ep 8, my guest is Rob Shaw. someone I admire & care about deeply. On the court Rob is someone to be reckoned with, he was the 2019 Pan-am champ & finished in the top 10 in the world. He is also talented off the court, he finishing up his PHD & painting masterpieces in his spare time. We talk about Paralympic sport, this thing called Covid you might of heard about, this wild journey we are all on called life, most importantly our bromance, plus much more --- Support this podcast: http...

Ep. 7: Georganne Moline "Always be Kind"

August 21, 2020 18:09 - 43 minutes - 60.9 MB

Today on Ep 7., my cousin Georganne Moline jumps on the podcast. This is a conversation that has been on my bucket list for sometime now. Georganne is a pac-12 champion, 2012 Olympic finalist in 400h, Adidas sponsored athlete, & much more By the way, if you Aren’t  following Georganne on Instagram you are missing out. Georganne’s road to Tokyo has been a bit windy, but as we all know success is never strait. It’s  filled with twists & turns when we least expect it but that’s what makes i...

Ep. 6: Marissa Paps "More than an Athlete"

August 14, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MB

On Ep. 6, I have Marissa Paps on the Podcast. Marissa is a renaissance women, Paralympian, Nike sponsored athlete, Sports Media student, Paralympic advocate & much more. This is a conversation you do not want to miss! We take a deep dive into the peaks & valleys of her journey, mental health, mindfulness, the paralympic movement, & much more.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nate-gray-wolf-riech/support

Ep.5 Jaryd Clifford “The Champ Champ”

August 08, 2020 00:43 - 47 minutes - 66.1 MB

On Ep.5, I have Jaryd Clifford on the Podcast. He’s an Australian Paralympian with a impressive rap sheet. 2019 he earned his title of the “champ champ” by winning 2 gold medal at the Para Athletics World Championships (in Dubai). We discuss the evolution of his career, defining moments, Paralympic movement as a whole. And of course we have some good laugh, as that’s the only way we know how to do it 🤙🏻 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nate-gray-wolf-riech/...

Ep. 5 - Jaryd Clifford “The Champ Champ”

August 07, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MB

On Ep.5, I have Jaryd Clifford on the Podcast. He’s an Australian Paralympian with a impressive rap sheet. 2019 he earned his title of the “champ champ” by winning 2 gold medal at the Para Athletics World Championships (in Dubai). We discuss the evolution of his career, defining moments, Paralympic movement as a whole. And of course we have some good laugh, as that’s the only way we know how to do it 🤙🏻 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nate-gray-wolf-riech/support

Ep 4: Ezra Frech - “Wise Beyond his Years”

July 31, 2020 14:06 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MB

Today on Ep. 4 my guest is Ezra Frech. He’s a Tokyo 2020 paralympic hopeful, for team USA. he has sights on podium in multiple events but he understands it‘s a process & is currently paying his dues. Don’t let the fun scenes of humor & electric personality fool you,he is a champion through & through. Personally this was one of the most impactful conversation I’ve had in my life. Ezra has wisdom beyond his years & gives us a glimpse into his mentality which allowed him to make such an success...

Ep. 3: Austin Ingram - “Pressure is a Placebo.”

July 24, 2020 14:00 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MB

On today’s episode my guest is Austin Ingram. He is one of the most talented paralympic athletes within Canada. He just missed a medal at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships, but is hungry for his next opportunity. We talk everything sports from the Paralympic movement to mindfulness to competition mindset & yes, we even talk about the UFC. Plus much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nate-gray-wolf-riech/support

Tom Normandeau - “The man, the myth, the JIMMY”

July 17, 2020 14:55 - 36 minutes - 50 MB

My first guest on the Strides With Graywolf 🎙 is Tom Normandeau. He shares his perspective on his journey thus far, the current pandemic we find ourselves in, & what his plans are post-career. And of course, we have some banter plus many laughs.

Ep. 2: Tom Normandeau - “The man, the myth, the JIMMY”

July 17, 2020 14:55 - 36 minutes - 50 MB

My first guest on the Strides With Graywolf 🎙 is Tom Normandeau. He shares his perspective on his journey thus far, the current pandemic we find ourselves in, & what his plans are post-career. And of course, we have some banter plus many laughs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nate-gray-wolf-riech/support

Ep- 1: Nate Riech - "Is Golf A Contact Sport?"

July 10, 2020 20:23 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MB

I share my story & dive into the reasons behind starting this podcast. Gray Wolf out ✌️ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nate-gray-wolf-riech/support

Ep- 1: Is Golf A Contact Sport?

July 10, 2020 20:23 - 10 minutes - 9.82 MB

I share my story & dive into the reasons behind starting this podcast. Gray Wolf out ✌️ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Teaser 2: EP 1 Is Golf a Contact Sport?

July 09, 2020 15:43 - 1 minute - 1.44 MB

Leading into my 2019 season, I was a bit lost. I had set two World Records the previous year, but I didn't know I was or what I wanted to stand for. In response I created the Gray Wolf Mentality, which has served as my anchor on & off the track.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nate-gray-wolf-riech/support

TEASER: ep. 1 - Is Golf a contact sport?

July 07, 2020 23:27 - 1 minute - 1.48 MB

A teaser to  first ep 1: which will shed light into why I started the Strides With Graywolf Podcast as well as my story of adversity.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nate-gray-wolf-riech/support

EP 2: The Gray Wolf Mission

September 13, 2019 09:51 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MB

Today I go into depth on what impact I want to make, my mission statement, and what the Paralympic Movement means to me!

Adversity, is it worth it?

August 30, 2019 20:46 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MB

Check out what adversity means to me!