166. Unlearning Modern Expectations with an Indigenous Mindset with Connor Ryan PART 1

Conspiracy of Goodness Podcast

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Proud Hunkpapa Lakota and passionate skier—in 2022 named one of the “20 Most Influential People in the Outdoor Industry” by Outside Magazine—Connor was born and raised in the homelands of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute peoples, who have become some of his biggest inspirations and closest relatives, at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. Skiing is his dance and prayer, a ceremony of its own, one that offers a chance to center himself within nature and the Great Mystery of the universe surrounding him. Connor works to inspire others to deepen their connection to the places they live and play in order for us all to be better relatives to our planet, our communities, and ourselves.

Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Welcome 02:18 – Childhood Influences 02:33 – Grandfather's History 05:29 – Connecting with Culture 10:52 – Buffalo and Prairie 15:20 – Earth's Self-Healing 20:21 – Lakota Language 25:29 – Connecting with Nature 28:10 – Indigenous Inclusion 29:41 – Break 31:57 – Personal Transformation 39:01 – Storytelling in Digital Age 44:46 – Worldview Differences 54:05 – Future Conversations