What if the secret to a longer, healthier, and happier life wasn't just diet and exercise, but something you've completely overlooked?

In this eye-opening episode of Play Hard and Love Big Radio, host Nick Clark of Spotted Dog Yoga and Stand Up Paddle board Company dives deep into "The Hidden Pillar of Health: Why Community Matters More Than You Think."

Nick shares deeply personal insights—including how his community lifted him after his father's passing—and reveals alarming statistics that will change how you view your social life forever:

• ⚠️ The Mortality Risk: Discover the shocking study that links social disconnection to the danger of smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day.

• 🧠 Disease Prevention: How strong social bonds actively reduce your risk of stroke, heart disease, and even dementia.

• ⚡️ Energy is Palpable: The crucial difference between transactional online connection and the "mecca of power and passion" you build in person.

Nick challenges you to assess your "pack" and offers actionable steps to cultivate high-quality, lasting relationships, sharing how his own yoga teacher training experience created unbreakable bonds that propelled him to a better life.

Is your community supporting your health, or hurting it? Press play to find out.

• Yoga & SUP Teacher Training (Awaken 200-hour): Level up your leadership and build lifelong bonds.

• Pura Vida Costa Rica Retreat: Join the community for a 7-day experience of yoga, surf, R&R, and shared experience in April!

• This Weekend (Folsom): Get in-person, masterful yoga with Nick and Katie, and join the community at Knee Deep Brewing Company!

Learn More & Register: spotteddogyoga.com

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Don't be a "Non-Playable Character" in your own life.

In this episode of Play Hard & Love Big Radio, Nick sits down with the legend himself, Pat McIntosh—better known as The El Dorado Solar Dude.

From "throwing wrenches" in a rock-rap band in Chico to living off the boot of Italy, and finally building a solar empire in Northern California, Pat is the definition of living life at full volume.

But this isn't just a story about solar panels; it’s a masterclass on the "Infinite Mindset."

Pat and Nick trade hilarious stories from the "Dog Pound" days, discuss overcoming the skepticism of yoga, and break down exactly why progress is the secret to happiness.

If you feel like you're stuck in the background of your own life, this episode will wake you up.In this episode, you will learn:

The "Secret to Life": Why happiness lies in the tiny inches of progress, not the finish line.

The NPC Theory: How to stop being a "Non-Playable Character" and become the protagonist of your story.

The Jelly Bean Metaphor: A brilliant (and tasty) way to look at hiring, leadership, and finding your tribe.

Decision Fatigue: Pat’s "hot tub" morning routine that eliminates stress before the day begins.

Skeptic to Yogi: How Pat went from thinking yoga was for "uptight people" to making it a core part of his life.

Quote of the episode: "If you aren't moving forward, that's where the depression lies. Happiness lies in the progress." — Pat McIntosh

🔗 Connect with Pat McIntoshReady to power up your life (and your home)? Website: https://eldoradosolardude.com/🔗

Connect with Nick Clark & Spotted Dog Yoga: http://spotteddogyoga.com

Join Nick Clark, host of Play Hard & Love Big Radio, as he sits down with Derek Teel, founder of Dialed Health, for an inspiring conversation about life, family, and transformation. Derek shares his harrowing near-death experience from a bicycle accident and how it reshaped his perspective on life and business.

Discover how he balances being a dedicated father and husband while leading a thriving business, and the profound lessons he's learned about faith, resilience, and the importance of living authentically. This episode is a testament to the power of perseverance and the human spirit. Tune in for a story that will move and motivate you.

Follow Derek Teel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dialedhealth/

Dialed Health Website:

https://dialedhealth.com/

Follow Nick Clark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickoliverclark

Spotted Dog Yoga & SUP Folsom Website:

https://www.spotteddogyoga.com/