Peace Love Moto - The Motorcycling Podcast
Welcome to Peace Love Moto, the podcast where motorcycling meets Mindfulness! Whether you ride to clear your mind, explore scenic backroads, or embrace the thrill of adventure, this podcast is for you. Hosted by a Passionate Rider and Professional Colorado Rocky Mountain Tour Guide, we discuss mindful motorcycling, connecting with Mother Nature, and the joy of riding with purpose. Tune in for inspiring stories and tips finding your Zen on two wheels. Contact: Ron@PeaceLoveMoto.com
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Episodes
98 episodes
Why We Ride: Embracing the Joy and Danger of Motorcycling
In this episode of Peace Love Moto, we dive deep into the eternal tension between the joy of motorcycling and the risks that come with it. Ron shares real-life stories, hard-earned wisdom, and heartfelt reflections on what it means to ...
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Season 3
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Episode 98
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14:01
Riding through Anxiety: How Bob Marley and Motorcycles Cure What Ails You
Have you ever noticed how anxiety seems to disappear the moment you throw your leg over your motorcycle? There's something almost magical about the way riding cuts through mental noise, bringing us back to a state of presence that's increasingl...
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Season 3
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Episode 97
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16:40
Zen and the Art of Peace of Mind - A Rider’s Reflection
That deep connection between rider and machine isn't just sentimentality—it's at the heart of Robert Persig's philosophical masterpiece, "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance."Today we're winding through the philosophical landscape...
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Season 3
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Episode 96
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12:17
Motorcycles and 1980's Rock & Roll: How an Anthem Speaks to Wandering Souls
In this soul-searching episode of Peace Love Moto, we will explore the powerful connection between Bob Seger's 1982 anthem Roll Me Away and the spirit of motorcycling. More than just a classic 1980's rock ballad, this song has...
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Season 3
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Episode 95
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8:00
What My Grandparents' Farm Taught Me About Motorcycle Life
Remember when you first started your motorcycle and felt that sense of freedom wash over you? It's a feeling that connects surprisingly well with the wisdom coming from America's heartland. This episode explores the unexpected parallels between...
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Season 3
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Episode 94
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12:42
More than an Escape - Motorcycling with a Purpose
Motorcycling offers more than escape—it provides a path to mindfulness and purpose through our interactions with others on the road. George Bernard Shaw's century-old wisdom about living for something greater than ourselves perfectly captures t...
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Season 3
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Episode 93
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11:14
Twisties, Peaks, and Cherry Pie: A Local Guide for Your Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Adventure
Saddle up for the ultimate motorcyclist's guide to Rocky Mountain National Park from a true local expert with nearly three decades of riding experience in northern Colorado. As both an avid rider and part-time tour guide in Rocky Mountain Natio...
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Season 3
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Episode 92
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20:09
Riding with Mother Nature - Appreciating Her Power
The powerful connection motorcyclists share with Mother Nature defines our riding experience in profound ways most travelers never understand. When we throw a leg over our bikes, we enter into a relationship with forces larger than ourselves—so...
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Season 3
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Episode 91
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10:47
Learning to Ride as an Adult - A bold and wonderful decision
Discover the transformative journey of learning to ride a motorcycle in our latest episode. Delve into the rich emotional tapestry that new riders experience, filled with excitement, anxiety, and triumph. We explore how adults of all ages choos...
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Season 3
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Episode 90
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8:56
Motorcycles and the Winter Blues: Solutions for Seasonal Depression
What happens when the cold winds of Colorado winter threaten the freedom and joy that come with motorcycling? Join me on a heartfelt journey dedicated to my friend Sandra, as we confront the unique challenges of riding during the chilly months....
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Season 3
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Episode 89
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12:52
The Mindful Motorcycle - Finding Connection and Inner Joy with Ben Rubin
Imagine a world where the sound of a motorcycle engine is a call to mindfulness and connection. That's precisely the journey we embarked on with Ben Rubin, affectionately known as "The Mindful Motorcycle" on Instagram. Ben reveals how a thought...
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Season 3
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Episode 88
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1:23:32
How to Stay Comfortable on Long Motorcycle Rides
Comfortable long rides are key to enjoying the journey and finding the ever elusive Peace of Mind we seek. This episode covers how to select the right gear, the importance of hydration, and maintaining a positive mindset while riding.Ach...
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Season 3
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Episode 87
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14:02
The Positive Power of Community Found in Motorcycling
Sometimes it feels like contrasting realities. For some, their world view is driven by negative social media, but we can find hope in our positive motorcycling community. Want to know how? Just look around.Have you ever...
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Season 3
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Episode 86
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7:28
Neale Bayly's Journey for Peace and Love: From Motorcycles to Global Philanthropy
Neale Bayly turned his thirst for adventure by motorcycle into a powerful vehicle for spreading peace, love, and compassion across the war-torn Ukraine, Peru, and the World. From the early influences of literature like "Jupiter's Travels"...
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Season 3
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Episode 85
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1:04:38
Rediscovering a Legacy - A Motorbike's Journey Through Time
Have you ever stumbled upon a hidden family treasure? Join us as we hear the heartwarming story of Paul Kraus and his father's 1947 Whizzer motorbike that sparked a restoration journey that revived a priceless piece of history. As Paul sh...
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Season 3
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Episode 84
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58:42
How to Ride Happy - It's all about perspective
Today we're diving deep into the heart of why we ride – finding that elusive "ride happy" feeling, which if we’re lucky, takes us to a whole other level of happiness. The all elusive Peace of Mind. Ever found yourself strande...
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Season 3
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Episode 83
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12:30
What happens if...? - The Hunter Matthews Interview
While we frequently discuss the Peace of Mind many of us find from the seat of a motorcycle, what if that's no longer an option? After a devastating accident, Hunter Matthews could have given up, but he hasn't. Instead, he encourage...
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Season 3
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Episode 82
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42:58
Motorcycles Change Lives (Part 2) - Kiki Azim and Kirsten Midura
Now for the conclusion of my two part conversation with Kiki Azim and Kirsten Midura. In our previous episode #80, you could hear it in their voices. A passion for empowering our motorcycling community to find peace of mind by demon...
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Season 2
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Episode 81
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34:00
Motorcycles Change Lives (Part 1) - Kiki Azim and Kirsten Midura
Today, we hear part 1 of my fascinating conversation with Kiki Azim and Kirsten Midura. Two friends with a common heart. A common love for motorcycling and a shared passion for healing a hurting world. People like them have ch...
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Season 2
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Episode 80
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51:50
A Motorcycling Encounter: "Hello" Changed Everything
I just said "hello". He followed me on his new motorcycle into the mountains then down into the valley to my favorite coffee shop. What he told me there left me speechless.In this episode, we reflect on the blessings of motor...
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Season 2
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Episode 79
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8:55
The Ride That Found Its Purpose: A Sunday Journey
Do you ever feel the need to escape the noise of everyday life, hop on your motorcycle, and just ride? That urge to hit the open road, feeling the wind and the freedom of the journey—it’s something every rider knows. But what if that ride is mo...
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Season 2
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Episode 78
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18:39
Motorcycling in your Flow State
Have you ever found yourself in a Flow State? Ah… nice. It’s good to find yourself riding in the Zone. Maybe that’s a glimpse of Heaven. So how do we find it on our next ride?
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Season 2
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Episode 77
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10:38
Her Perfect Vehicle - Magical motorcycle writings
I can’t always find the words to express how meaningful riding is to me and for so many of us around the world. But others have very effectively found those words. One such person is Melissa Holbrook Pierson from her 1997 book, The ...
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Season 2
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Episode 76
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Safety in Motorcycling and Life: Increasing Your Margin
Sometimes our motorcycle rides are fast paced. Yes, that’s fun, but a fast paced life? That’s not so fun. It can be high-risk and destructive. There are ways of building some cushion of safety, both in motorcycling and in life...
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Season 2
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Episode 75
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11:38
Your Wonderful Life - The Value of You on Your Motorcycle
My hope for you and for myself is that we will be just like George Bailey at the end of the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life”. By having a motorcycle, the ability to ride to ride it and the many friends and family who love us, we will recognize how...
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Season 2
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Episode 74
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