Dive deep with us into the murky, treasure-filled, and sometimes dangerous waters of the American River and Lake Natoma!

This week on Play Hard and Love Big Radio, we sit down with Matt Spruitenberg, the local legend behind American River Lost and Found. Matt shares his incredible story, from moving to the area in '07 and combining his love for scuba diving and treasure hunting into a full-time passion for service.

• Beyond the Surface: Hear jaw-dropping tales of finding everything from priceless wedding rings and $28,000 prosthetic legs to hundreds of discarded vapes and shopping carts—all while cleaning up the waterways.

• Search and Rescue: Matt opens up about his work with search and rescue, including the emotional intensity of locating lost individuals and the critical moments saving lives at the treacherous San Juan rapids. He shares a vital safety tip that's also a life metaphor: Don't swim upstream.

• The World Below: Get Matt's unique underwater perspective on Lake Natoma—the surprising size of the fish (like those "creepy" giant carp), the beautiful but threatened wildlife (Morgansers and beavers), and why it's "better below water."

Matt's commitment to our community is truly inspiring, driven by a love for service and the deep fulfillment of reuniting people with their most treasured possessions.

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