In this episode, we talk with Frank, known on social media as speakingquitefrankly . After one night of solo camping at a State Park in Texas, he was motivated to lead an adventurous lifestyle. We talk about converting his hatchback into a camper and traveling across the USA. He shares his tips on how to live a lifestyle of travel and wanderlust while holding a job and being financially comfortable. We talk about the challenges social media can bring and how to stay authe...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 80
In this episode, we talk with Ryne and Justin, two members of the founding team at Rippled Leaf Farms. We talk about how 4 close friends dropped out of college to start this hemp farming business and their life living in a farmhouse together on 80 acres of land. We also talk about the uses of hemp, the history, and some of the misconceptions society has around hemp. If you have heard of hemp but don’t know much about it or its benefits this episode is for you! Check out the sho...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 79
In this episode, we talk with Doug Sands. We dive into how he was seeking something more outside of his hometown of Eau Claire, WI. The adventure was the stepping stone to what his business Anywhere Hypnosis grew from. He shares his story of living in different areas around the country to living in a van during peak COVID times. He shares an experience of a hike in New Hampshire that helped him realize mindset can change everything. We talk about what hypnosis is, t...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 78
In this episode, we talk to Bruce McGlenn the founder of Human Nature Hunting. Hunting has been a way of life for him since the beginning and is a family tradition passed down from his father. With 35 years of hunting experience in the Pacific Northwest, Bruce started Human Nature Hunting to connect humans back to nature through the hunting experience. We talk about his story of hunting, how Human Nature Hunting came about, and he shares his own experience of his recent elk hun...
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 77
In this episode, your host Sarah reflects on what it is like going back to work after having a baby. Our lives greatly shifted when we became parents this fall and there are many hurdles to overcome and tackle. Sarah explores the challenges and adjustments of work-life balance. From breastfeeding/pumping to switching between teaching mode and mommy mode, we dive into all the emotional hurdles. We also dive into the benefits of teaching in the outdoors this year and how it has impacte...
Feb 15, 2021•23 min•Ep. 76
In this episode, we talk with Lizzie Brister of Jollyville Radio . Lizzie has had a love for hiking since she was a child. She’s had the opportunity to travel to many international countries including Ireland, Norway, Switzerland, Italy, New Zealand, and the Philippines. We dive into a conversation about international travel, favorite places, and top hikes to hit up in some of these countries. This episode brought our host Sarah back to reminiscing about her international...
Feb 07, 2021•44 min•Ep. 75
In this episode, we talk with Dan Riordan an entrepreneur, speaker, involved in multiple businesses, and is living a life filled with healthy practices. 7 years ago he started optimizing his lifestyle. He is the author of the book Signals: How Questioning Assumptions Produces Smarter Decisions . We dive into his story and how signals are connected to nature around us and the impact they can have on everyday living. If you are wanting to seek a happier more fulfilled lifes...
Jan 29, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 74
In this episode, we talk with Aaron Owens Mayhew. Combined with her athletic mindset and dietitian background she made her own meals for an attempted Pacific Crest Trail hike in 2017. Little did she know this would be the start of a big entrepreneur journey and lifestyle change. She quit her job and now runs a successful backpacker meal planning business, Backcountry Foodie . This episode is for all hikers who are wondering how to eat healthy nutritious meals out on the t...
Jan 21, 2021•59 min•Ep. 73
In this episode, we talk with Annika Mang an adventurous mama of 2. She and her family live in Canada and enjoy their time outdoors in the Canadian Rockies. From snowboarding to cross country skiing to climbing and backpacking, there is no adventure stopping the family. Annika is passionate about supporting families’ adventures outdoors. She wrote a hiking guide book for families that was recently released, runs a Facebook group supporting families outdoors, and writes a ...
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 72
In this episode, we talk with Calum McGuigan about a new community platform, Shape and Foster. It’s crucial to look at all aspects of a person’s life when trying to reach their full potential and that is exactly what Calum's idea for Shape and Foster is doing. He shares with us his journey into a healthy lifestyle along with his journey into entrepreneurship. Shape and Foster is a community platform that has recently launched with the new year. Their mission is to help im...
Jan 03, 2021•54 min•Ep. 71
In this episode, we reflect on the year. Taking time to reflect before moving forward to the new year is an important step for personal growth and it's part of our Hiking Thru Life journey. 2020 has been a year we could not have prepared for. Despite all of the dark times of 2020, there was lots of light in the year for us. From quarantine to becoming parents, this year brought many "firsts" for us. If you'd like to get to know your podcast host and producer better ...
Dec 28, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 70
In this episode, we talk with filmmakers Kelly and Eli Pyke. It’s no doubt that parenthood and marriage have challenges. After struggling through some tough years, the Pyke family knew they needed something to recenter themselves. After leaving their home in 2015 and living in an RV with their toddler for a year they found some happiness. Eli, a filmmaker by profession, documented and shared their time on the road in a documentary called The Far Green Country a few years ...
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 69
In this episode, we talk with Gail Francis. Gail is a thru-hiker of the Pacific Crest Trail and Minnesota's very own Superior Hiking Trail. We discuss her time on both of the trails along with some inspiring people she met along her journey. She wrote a memoir Bliss(ters) about her time on the Pacific Crest Trail and during the month of December all profits from book sales will be donated to the Superior Hiking Trail Association. We also discuss Superior Small Batch, a ve...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 68
In this episode, we talk with Abby Tobin. There is a lot to know, pack, and figure out when you go backpacking. The logistics can be overwhelming at first and adding a baby brings in even more considerations. Abby took her baby on his first backpacking trip when he was just 3 months old. We talk about the gear she recommends and she shares insight into ways to make backpacking more comfortable with a baby. If you want to hear from another parent on how to keep adven...
Dec 08, 2020•54 min•Ep. 67
The holiday season is upon us and there's no better time than now to spread and express gratitude. This time of year is most often a rush of the season. We encourage you to enter the season with a sense of gratitude which can bring a sense of calm to the season. Sarah reflects upon her own gratitude in this time of life. She also shares some encouraging ideas from a past guest of 2020. If you're looking for a refresh before you enter the holiday season this episode ...
Nov 30, 2020•18 min•Ep. 66
In this episode, we talk with Emory Wanger. He is an experienced outdoors person who loves backpacking and backcountry hunting. Emory is also the host of the By Land Podcast . His passion for backpacking began in 2014 and it has evolved ever since. Not only is he passionate about the outdoors but he is the father of 2 young girls and has made it a commitment to have the outdoors be part of the family’s life. We talk about how his backpacking and backcountry hunting ...
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 65
In this episode, we dive into our parenting journey! We became parents in October to a baby boy who has been the biggest adventure in our lives yet! This is just the beginning of our journey and we've already learned a handful. We share our experience with you. We also give a sneak peek at upcoming episodes and exciting updates with Hiking Thru Life. Parenting blog: https://parenting.hikingthrulife.net Giveaway details: https://hikingthrulife.net/surveygiveaway In...
Nov 17, 2020•21 min•Ep. 64
In this episode, we talk with Liz Thames better known as Mrs. Frugalwoods. Liz is the blogger behind the blog and social media account Frugalwoods. She lives in rural Vermont on 60 acres with her husband and two girls. The family is soaking up the homestead lifestyle and frugality. We talk about what their homestead lifestyle is like and how it has positively impacted the children’s development. Their days are spent wandering in the woods, processing food in the kit...
Nov 08, 2020•40 min•Ep. 63
In this episode, we talk with Chris Cage, founder of Greenbelly Meals . Chris quit his accounting job in 2012 and embarked on a 2-year journey of diverse outdoor experiences from hiking the Appalachian trail to backpacking Asia to bicycling in New Zealand. He is an entrepreneur who has written the book How to Hike the Appalachian Trail and founded Greenbelly Meals which makes healthy, nutrient-dense backpacking food. We discuss his adventure into entrepreneurship along with all...
Nov 02, 2020•51 min•Ep. 62
In this episode, we talk with Dave Freeman. He is half of the Freeman Explore team. The Freemans lived a year in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in order to educate and spread awareness for the campaign to Save The Boundary Waters. The wilderness is a place where many go to disconnect with society, but technology was the key to connecting the Freemans to their purpose behind living a whole year in the BWCAW. We talk about the campaign to Save The Boundar...
Oct 26, 2020•54 min•Ep. 61
In this episode, we talk with Jeremy Pendry host of the Trails Worth Hiking podcast. Jeremey grew up as a camper and hiker and has been an avid backpacker for almost 20 years. From backpacking in the Sierra Nevada mountains to trekking in Ecuador, Jeremy has diverse trail experience. Along with his wife, they raised two kids with exposure to the outdoors and the grown kids still love backpacking today. We talk about backpacking trips and he shares some insight on places t...
Oct 18, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 60
In this episode, we talked with Mitch (Charles) Dean host of the Outdoor Pulse podcast . He is an outdoor enthusiast who has found his place skiing and climbing in the outdoors. Growing up playing team sports and now taking part in individual sports, Mitch has experienced the best of both worlds. Like many things in life, starting a hobby when you are young will lay the foundation for later in life. We dive into how he got started skiing with his family when he was young ...
Oct 11, 2020•55 min•Ep. 59
In this episode, we talk with Melody Forsyth. Melody is a mother of 4 children and the family has embraced the outdoors and use hiking as a way to balance out everything life brings them. Melody's youngest daughter Ruby was born with Down syndrome. At first, when the diagnosis came, Melody thought this would be the end of travels for the family. It turns out that Ruby is a true gift in the family's life and has opened up the opportunity to get outdoors more than ever! &nb...
Oct 06, 2020•52 min•Ep. 58
In this episode, we talk with Leo, Brielle, and Jasmine who are part of the Hike for Mental Health nonprofit organization. Hike for Mental Health organizes hikes while also funding mental health research and trail conservation. The outdoors and hiking has many benefits for an individual’s well-being. We talk about each guest's experience and personal journey with Hike for Mental Health and hear the story behind the organization. The whole month of October is #hikeOctober ...
Sep 26, 2020•30 min•Ep. 57
In this podcast, we talk with Sarah and Andy Emerson. They are a couple from Minnesota who are carving out a lifestyle unique to their own passions. We talk about their unique wedding at a music festival and how they lived on the road for the first 3 years of their relationship together. After their jobs changed due to the pandemic, they decided to take a summer road trip with the time and money they saved. They spent the summer road-tripping in their vintage camper. &nbs...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 56
In this episode, we follow up with the Ellis family to talk about their recent Superior Hiking Trail thru-hike. In episode #53 we discussed their plans and preparation for the thru-hike. We talk about trail logistics, how they all supported and encouraged one another along the way, and hear some of their favorite memories on the trail. We discuss different sections of the trail and hear about the diverse terrain the trail has to offer. This family is full of love, la...
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 55
In this episode, we talk with Crystal Gail Welcome. Crystal is a writer, activist, and black outdoor leader. She thru-hiked the Superior Hiking Trail in July 2020 with a goal to raise awareness on social justice and environmental justice with support for the organization PGM ONE. Crystal’s hike was also a peaceful protest in honor of the recent George Floyd tragedy in Minneapolis. We discuss things she did along the hike to peacefully protest the situation whether it was ...
Sep 08, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 54
In this episode, we talk with the Ellis family. This is part 1 of a 2 part series! The Ellis family is from Illinois and has explored many parts of the country by bike as a family. They share some stories from their earlier days of traveling as a family and Jenny shares how this was the inspiration for one of her self published books From Flat tires to Root Beer Floats . The trio hiked parts of the Appalachian Trail together and sang along the way. The trail is a pl...
Aug 31, 2020•1 hr 12 min
In this episode, we talk with Chelsey Evans. She grew up hiking and camping and now has a passion for encouraging people to get out and enjoy nature! She has a website where she shares travel resources and camping/hiking tips with a focus on the San Diego area. She has led women hikes in the San Diego area and likes to encourage females to get outdoors. We talk about her temporary van life in California and she shares some tips on living the van life. We also talk about h...
Aug 23, 2020•1 hr 9 min
In this episode, we celebrate our 3 year wedding anniversary! Sarah and Andy, the faces behind this podcast, have been married for 3 years. We wanted to take some time to reflect on our wedding day and give some wedding advice and insight. Weddings are a time of love, commitment, and the bond of two people creating a life together. It's important to remember that your wedding day should be a reflection of who you are as a couple. We reflect on our wedding day ...
Aug 16, 2020•32 min
