Wild Ideas Worth Living Surfing, Cycling and Sharing the Magic of Nature with Mario Ordoñez-Calderón
Jun 11, 2024
Mario Ordoñez-Calderón, a Mayan-American storyteller and surfer, shares his journey of reconnecting with his Indigenous roots through a 1500-mile bike ride to the Yucatan Peninsula. He discusses his work with Un Mar de Colores, a nonprofit providing surf therapy to San Diego youth. The episode touches on cultural identity, family dynamics, nature's messages, and empowering kids through surfing.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Cultural Identity and Family Life in Southern California
01:58 • 2min
Exploring Multi-Generational Exchange and Adventure Sports
03:57 • 9min
Exploring Identity Through Cycling, Family Traditions, and Surfing
12:49 • 4min
Nature's Messages and Ancestral Reverence
17:03 • 5min
Un Mar de Colores: Empowering Kids through Surf Therapy
22:03 • 6min