Falling Off The Floor

About Falling Off The Floor

Adventure junkies, listen up! Falling off the Floor is your passport to the outdoors, with a side of introspective chats about addiction, mental health, and figuring out what comes after major life changes. We'll talk gear, travel tips, hilarious banter, recovery, the ski industry, the outdoor industry, creative media, and finding the courage to get back on the saddle and handle anything life throws your way!

Publisher

Falling Off The Floor Podcast

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Dec 2023

Latest episode

17 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

57 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Sept 2026

   Ski More, Drink Less with Ben Coombes | Global Sober Ski Trips

   Ben from Soberski shares his inspiring journey of overcoming alcohol dependence through skiing and how he's creating a community for sober ski trips that promote personal growth and healthier lifestyles. Ben is using his platform and story to push against the grain in the world of action sports and this is an episode you do not want to miss! Find Ben here: https://www.soberski.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/s0berski/ Ben is hooking the audience up with a discount on his January trip in France! Code: FOTFPODCAST and that will get you $130 off at checkout! 5 spaces left for our January retreat 22nd - 29th. https://www.soberski.co.uk/book-retreats/2027-retreats/2027-retreats (https://www.soberski.co.uk/book-retreats/2027-retreats/2027-retreats) keywords sober skiing, alcohol-free travel, personal development, Soberski, ski trips, mental health, community, lifestyle change, sobriety, wellness key topics Ben's personal journey from heavy drinking to sobriety The inspiration behind Soberski and its mission The first sober ski trip experience and its impact The cultural shift around alcohol and skiing How Soberski is expanding with different communities and trips The benefits of sober travel for mental health and personal growth The role of community and accountability in sobriety The future plans for Soberski and its offerings Chapters 00:00 Introduction and guest background 174:57:34 Ben's journey into skiing and early experiences 383:17:40 The challenges of ski culture and heavy drinking 6861:04:25 Realization of personal agency and decision to change 8333:17:50 Attempting sobriety in the ski resort environment 10611:04:34 The birth of Soberski and its mission 12222:11:15 First sober ski trip and participant experiences 15361:04:39 Transformative stories from trip participants 19333:18:08 Details of the first trip and its success 22916:38:19 Diverse motivations of trip attendees 25055:31:46 Activities and mindset sessions during the trip 28777:45:13 The impact of Soberski on participants' lives 32888:52:03 Upcoming trips and expansion plans 37888:52:11 The importance of community and choice in sobriety 42444:25:35 How to sign up and join Soberski trips 745277:46:31 Closing remarks and appreciation

2. 

   6 Aug 2026

   Community, Identity & Why You're Not Defective, Just Dysregulated with Haley Schiek

   Austin Becker & Haley Schiek: Community, Identity & Why You're Not Defective, Just Dysregulated | Falling Off the Floor (Part 2) Part 2 of my conversation with Haley Schiek, picking up from Telluride Bluegrass Festival. We go deep... community, mental health, identity, and what it actually takes to keep showing up for yourself. We talk about the risk of opening your heart to new people, the loneliness that comes with being highly driven, and why real healing means stepping out of the roles you've outgrown. This one's a reminder: you're not defective. You might just be dysregulated. And connection is one of the most powerful tools we have for change. If you're navigating recovery, burnout, identity shifts, or just trying to figure out who you are outside of what you do — this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen to Part 1 here: [link] TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Opening the Telluride weekend and the Zeal Optics setup 01:00 – How the unexpected part two with Haley Schiek came together 02:24 – Why taking social risks can create real friendship 03:47 – Choosing connection through values alignment 04:46 – Puerto Rico, mainland culture, and what community can feel like 06:07 – Why the best opportunities usually require discomfort 07:07 – Burnout, entrepreneurship, and learning to tolerate uncertainty 10:02 – Men's mental health and the pressure to be the provider 11:58 – Patriarchy, power shifts, and what men still need 12:53 – Sexual objectification and Haley's recovery from body image issues 15:19 – Austin's childhood therapy experience and shame around help 18:41 – Owning addiction, recovery language, and staying honest 20:26 – Identity, yoga, and why labels do not have to define you 21:22 – Athletic identity shifts and the void they can create 22:49 – Loneliness at the top and why status can isolate people 24:24 – Fear of exile and Haley's eagle energy story 25:31 – Choosing liberation over other people's expectations 26:57 – Leaving Portland, sobriety, and the decision to fly 28:49 – Healing together and rejecting extreme individualism 30:17 – Finding your people while living a nomadic life 31:15 – Haley's burning desire: you are not defective, you are dysregulated 32:27 – What love looks like when it is not controlling or conditional 33:25 – Closing thoughts and the joy of the festival weekend NOTABLE QUOTES "If you're wired for protection, you are not wired for connection." "You are not defective. You're just dysregulated." "Love is seeing a human being in their fullness and just genuinely wanting the best for them." FOLLOW THE PODCAST & Our Guest 🎙️ @fallingoffthefloor 📱 @theskierguy @haleyschiek @cosanacoaching ABOUT FALLING OFF THE FLOOR Real conversations on redemption, recovery, action sports, mental health, and travel. Hosted by Austin Becker.

3. 

   10 Jul 2026

   The Hidden Power of Community with Haley Schiek PART 1 | Live from the Telluride Bluegrass Festival

   Falling Off the Floor Podcast — Live at Telluride Bluegrass Festival with Haley Shiek. In this special live episode of Falling Off the Floor Podcast, Austin Becker sits down with Haley Shiek, a certified professional coach, trauma-informed yoga teacher, and peer educator, for a powerful conversation about mental health, recovery, trauma, shame, community, and connection. Recorded on location at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, this episode explores how healing happens in relationship—with ourselves, our bodies, and the people around us. Haley shares the story behind Cosana, her holistic mental health and consciousness-liberation practice, and explains why “healing together” is more than a slogan—it’s the foundation of real change. Together, Austin and Haley dive into topics like eating disorder recovery, CPTSD, nervous system regulation, emotional intelligence, self-trust, and the role of community in long-term healing. They also talk about the power of getting uncomfortable, choosing connection over isolation, and building a life that feels more present, joyful, and authentic. From festival energy to real-life recovery lessons, this episode is an honest look at what it means to keep showing up for yourself. What you’ll learn in this episode Why community and connection are essential for mental health How shame can keep people stuck in cycles of isolation The connection between trauma, eating disorders, and self-abandonment What “healing together” means in practice How to trust yourself and reclaim your own path in recovery Why presence matters more than rigid programs or one-size-fits-all advice Finding Haley: https://www.instagram.com/haleyschiek/ https://www.instagram.com/cosanacoaching/ https://cosanacoaching.com/ Keywords: mental health podcast, recovery podcast, eating disorder recovery, trauma-informed healing, CPTSD, nervous system regulation, community healing, shame and recovery, self-trust, holistic mental health, addiction recovery, emotional intelligence, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, live podcast, healing together. About this episode: If you’re looking for a podcast about mental health, recovery, sobriety, trauma healing, and community, this episode is for you. Austin and Haley bring a grounded, human perspective to topics that are often treated too clinically or too narrowly, making this a meaningful listen for anyone seeking hope, honesty, and practical insight. Subscribe/Follow: Falling Off the Floor Podcast for more conversations about recovery, connection, and living more fully.

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• Cooper Johnson
• Chris "Uncle E" Ernst
• Becca Headley
• Lizzie Shilko
• Justin Krompier

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11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100

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51

Social presence

0

YouTube

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Engagement

51

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