In this episode, we reflect on our goals for the upcoming year, focusing on practical resolutions. We discuss a 30-day no spending challenge, health and fitness goals, the importance of family values, and their commitment to producing shorter, more consistent podcast episodes. The conversation also touches on a recent family getaway, emphasizing the ease of travel with children. ---- Save 10% on your order from Ellaswool.com with coupon code HIKINGTL2023 Save 10% on your order from TrailMagik.co...
Apr 01, 2025•10 min•Ep. 110
While it is never too late to reflect on where you've come from, this episode looks back at our 2023 journey. We reflect on the year and where we might be heading. ---- Save 10% on your order from Ellaswool.com with coupon code HIKINGTL2023 ---- Hiking Thru Life gear: hikingthrulife.net/shop Ways to support Hiking Thru Life: hikingthrulife.net/support Be a guest on the podcast: hikingthrulife.net/podcast...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 109
In this episode, we talk with Linda McGurk. Linda is the author of Open-Air Life . She previously wrote There’s No Such Thing As Bad Weather . Both books focus on the importance of getting outside. Linda is an advocate for practicing the Nordic art of friluftsliv, or open-air life. She advocates for connecting children with nature. In this episode, we discuss the many benefits of getting outdoors not only for children but for yourself as well. We discuss how simple getting outdoors truly can be....
Mar 02, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 108
In this episode, we talk with Aaron Owens Mayhew founder of Backcountry Foodie. Aaron was a guest on podcast episode 73 two years ago. It was great to catch up and talk about the evolution of Backcountry Foodie as she prepped the company for its first hiking season as a resupply company! Since the interview back in January, Backcountry Foodie's recipes have been in such demand that Aaron decided to expand production and you will soon be able to order the delicious Foodie meals from Backcount...
Dec 02, 2023•59 min•Ep. 107
In this episode, we talk with Lauren Kimberly. Lauren is a mom of 2, an outdoor adventure seeker, and the author of The Magical Forest , a children’s book coming out this month! Website: https://laurenkimberlyauthor.com The Magical Forest : https://amzn.to/40hsd86 ---- Save 10% on your order from TrailMagik.com with coupon code HIKE2022 ---- Hiking Thru Life gear: hikingthrulife.net/shop Ways to support Hiking Thru Life: hikingthrulife.net/support Be a guest on the podcast: hikingthrulife.net/po...
Mar 22, 2023•26 min•Ep. 106
In this episode, we talk with Amy Bushatz. Amy is the voice behind the Humans Outside podcast and website . She moved to Alaska with her family in 2016 with the goal in mind to spend more time outdoors. We talk about the challenges of living in Alaska from the weather to a small town, and how to incorporate the outdoor lifestyle into everyday simple activities. The family has successfully lived in Alaska since 2016 and hasn’t looked back since. Links: Humans Outside challenge: https://humansouts...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 105
2022 was a year of transition for us. We had some big transitions happen in our lives throughout the past year - a new house, a camper, job changes, and most importantly, the birth of our daughter. While we had some focus diverted from Hiking Thru Life, we did not lose sight of the core values we have that inspired Hiking Thru Life and the value of the outdoors. We are now just hiking at a different pace these days. One thing we have come to appreciate is that we don't always have to accompl...
Feb 12, 2023•15 min•Ep. 104
In this episode, we talk with Rick Dougherty. Rick recently hiked Ireland's National Famine Way in order to raise awareness for domestic violence. Any time a person is out on the trail no matter the distance, challenges arise and Rick's journey was no different. We talk about the why behind his hike, the highs and lows, and discuss some of the most meaningful moments of the trail. You can help those impacted by domestic violence by donating to Rick’s campaign at the link ...
Oct 25, 2022•56 min•Ep. 103
In this episode, we talk with Meghan McCollum. Meghan is the brain behind LittlesGO , a gear rental company for outfitting adventures with your babies and toddlers. If you are looking to go out on an adventure for the first time with your little ones and need some gear but don’t want to break your wallet, or simply just love the idea of borrowing and reducing waste, this episode is for you! Meghan's website: https://thelittlesgo.com/ Support LittlesGO crowdfunding campaign: https://i...
Sep 22, 2022•49 min•Ep. 102
In this episode, we talk with Remona Htoo. Remona is an avid hiker, outdoors enthusiast, and mother to her 2-year-old daughter. Remona is making a change in the hiking and Karen community all over the world through her book My Little Legs . She self-published the children's book written in both English and her native Karen language with hopes of giving her daughter access to children's books depicting her own heritage. Website: https://nawhachu.com/ ---- Save 10% on your order from Ellaswool.com...
Aug 14, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 101
Life is full of ups, downs, twists, and turns so we take time to discuss and reflect on our own current life transitions. We call this the "flip-flop" episode because you will see our year has been full of thoughts going all over the place. We've had a year since starting our van life journey last summer to think about where the next steps should go and while we haven't been quite sure what direction to go, we've been happy to have a roof over our head while we waited out the year. Take a ...
Jun 15, 2022•31 min•Ep. 100
In this episode, we talk with Christy Teglo. Christy is a world traveler and adventure seeker. We talk about her thru-hike of the John Muir Trail with no prior hiking experience. We dive into some of her preparation, the people she met, and what it was like to travel solo on the trail. We also discuss her memoir Weathered , which is about her journey and experience on the John Muir Trail. We talk about her life after the trail - selling her house, finalizing her divorce, ...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 99
In this episode, we talk with Alan Carpenter. Alan has logged 11,800 miles of long-distance hiking and cycling adventures. They include the John Muir Trail, Colorado Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and the Appalachian Trail. His long-distance adventures also include cycling. Most impressive, he got started in his long-distance hiking career much later in life than most. He's also an author of long-distance hiking and healthy lifestyle books. If you are looking for some motivation to get into an acti...
May 01, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 98
In this episode, we talk with Sallyanne Pisk. She is the author of the book Eating for You , has a blog, and leads online courses about mindful eating practices. This episode is an important listen for anyone who is trying to seek some balance in their life when it comes to eating and integrating it together for an overall healthy lifestyle. Website: eatingforyou.com.au The eating checklist is at eatingchecklist.com ---- Save 20% at BackcountryFoodie.com when you use code HIKINGTHRULIFE ---- Hik...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 97
In this episode, we talk with Sam and Bill Wegert. This is a father-son combination who are two members of a martial arts-involved family. The family founded UpLevel Martial Arts and together Sam and William have written the book The Modern-Day Black Belt . We discuss the journey of homeschooling, martial arts, outdoors integration, family values, and a whole lot of mindsets. If you are seeking an inspiring conversation to help better connect with yourself and your family, this is the one for yo...
Mar 31, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 96
In this episode, we talk with Meghan Fitzgerald. Meghan, alongside her husband, is the co-founder of Tinkergarten , a program promoting outdoor learning activities for children and giving support to families on the topic of child development. We talk about a variety of topics that families face today including screen time, finding ways to get outdoors, building community in your area, and most importantly what Tinkergarten is all about. If you are a parent, caregiver, outdoor lover or advo...
Mar 13, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 95
In this episode, we talk with Kaitlyn Fortier. Kaitlyn is an avid National Park and road-tripping expert who has a love for the outdoors. We discuss winter hiking tips, her thru-hike attempt, and some of her favorite places to hike in the Adirondacks. On her blog Expedition Education , she shares travel guides and tips on outdoor adventure travel. If you are looking for some outdoor winter inspiration, this episode is for you! Website: https://expeditioneducationblog.com ---- Ella's Wool: ...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 94
In this episode, we talk with Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen. Mark is a nationally known foraging instructor and author. We talk about the basics of foraging and some tips to keep in mind when out on the trail. We also discuss ways you can really disconnect and be with nature. If you are looking to be inspired with some foraging tips and tricks, this is the episode for you! Websites Foraging Texas - https://www.foragingtexas.com/ Medicine Man Plant Co. - https://medicinemanplantco.com/ Boo...
Feb 02, 2022•46 min•Ep. 93
This is our third annual "year reflection" podcast episode. Andy and Sarah (the masterminds, team, and married couple behind this podcast) sit down and take time to reflect upon the year. The growths, changes, challenges, and travels we did in 2021 are all summed up in this reflection episode. Take a listen to see where we ended 2021, and what mindset we have going into 2022. Massage Gun link Balls episode...
Jan 10, 2022•36 min•Ep. 92
In this episode, we talk with Andrew Steven. Andrew is the host of the Trail Weight podcast where he chronicles a year of his life preparing for and hiking the John Muir Trail. We talk about topics ranging from his podcasting career to his weight loss journey to his experience on the JMT. Andrew Steven Website: https://www.andrewsteven.com Trail Weight podcast: https://trailweight.co ---- Save 10% on your order from Greenbelly.co with coupon code HIKINGTHRULIFE ---- Hiking Thru Life ...
Dec 18, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 91
In this episode, we talk with Nina Meehan. Nina is a leader and creative thinker with a passion for creating moments of connection and joy through education and the arts. We dive into how she got into this creative field and how she implements it in her home and on her outdoor adventures with her children. We talk about how to integrate creative storytelling with the outdoors and ways you can live a more creative lifestyle on a daily basis. She reminds us that it doesn't take a lot, it just take...
Nov 29, 2021•59 min•Ep. 90
In this episode, we talk with Hannah and Bliss from HannaH's Field . Together they create music in a world that is growing ever too distant from one another. The music connects people with the earth and most importantly, each other. While this episode was recorded back in May, the meaningful conversation we have about living a life of passion still beats a strong message. We dive into how they started their music career, their own adventures on the road in their bus, and some of the ...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 89
In this episode, we talk with Michael Mojica business owner of Outdoor Element . This is a Colorado family-owned gear company that has gear for many of your outdoor needs. We dive into the story of how a side hustle over the years has turned into a business of making innovative outdoor gear that has multiple uses. From getting the family on board with leaving behind a conventional career to testing gear with his girls with some fun competition, we dive deep into what it is like to pursue e...
Aug 04, 2021•35 min•Ep. 88
There's a lot of things that go into planning a hike, but is learning how to stay in hiking shape often one of the thoughts? In this episode, we talk with Rowan Smith who is a personal trainer and founder of Summit Strength , a personal training service for hikers. He designed Summit Strength specifically to help hikers have the best chance for a safe, enjoyable, and successful adventure. We talk about ways to stay in shape for the hiking season, ways to prevent injury, ways to prevent hik...
Jul 04, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 87
It's been a while since we put a podcast out! We've been on the road in the van. In this episode, we give an update on our van travels. Tune in to see what we've been up to, where we've been, and what living in the van has been like.
Jun 23, 2021•32 min•Ep. 86
In this episode, we talk with Christine Reed otherwise known on the trail as Lady Unicorn. Her book Alone in Wonderland was released earlier this year. This is a memoir that shares her journey on the Wonderland Trail. We dive into a very raw conversation about her thru-hike cut short due to her mother’s death and how that experience leads up to shaping her path. We also talk about the balance of being independent as a woman, getting outdoors as a woman, and the stigma around women going ou...
May 20, 2021•56 min•Ep. 85
In this episode, we talk with Caitlin Iseler one of the co-founders of Happyly. Caitlin spent 15 years working in the technology industry and now uses that talent to bring value to families at their fingertips! Happyly is an app that connects families to the outdoors and beyond with activities that are reviewed and suggested by like-minded parents and caretakers. We dive into Caitlin's journey, how the Happyly team came to be, how the app works, and some benefits it has had for...
May 12, 2021•37 min•Ep. 84
In this episode, we talk with Bernie Kuprionas. Growing up in Pennsylvania, Bernie spent his younger years in the Appalachian Mountains. His adult years have been a collection of many section hikes including the Appalachian Trail, North Country Trail, Superior Hiking Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Border Route Trail, and Colorado Trail. We dive into some of his experience camping on the Superior Hiking Trail in the winter. We also talk about his experience of kayaking in the Bounda...
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 83
In this episode, we are joined by Erin Jones the host and senior producer of the HumaNature Podcast . We talk about the journey of podcasting and how the connection with nature has an influence on storytelling. We dive into places that Erin has connected with nature like the Colorado Trail which she attempted to thru-hike. She realized during that hike it's not all about conquering big mountains but rather about the experience with the trail. We also talk about the histor...
Apr 15, 2021•52 min•Ep. 82
It has been a couple of weeks since our last episode. Things have been moving fast for us and exciting change is coming. Listen to this short update to find out what's been consuming us lately! Check out the show notes for links and items mentioned in this episode!
Apr 08, 2021•15 min•Ep. 81
