I'm back again, with another solo episode! This is a massive milestone for my show: episode 500. In this episode, I reflect on the last 9.5 years of the podcast, and I share some news with you. My Links to Stay in Touch Goodreads Amazon Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest Listen To This Episode Things I Discussed The Three Questions PSYCH-K® Jo Casey on the show Joanna Hennon on the show Cara Wild on the show Sign up to be informed if/when I pick up the show again Blog post on tree communicatio...
Feb 20, 2023•16 min•Ep. 500
I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Aaron Owens Mayhew. She’s a backpacker, thru-hiker, and nutritionist. With years of outdoor adventures under her belt, she finally combined her two loves—backpacking and nutrition—into her current business. Aaron has plenty of tips to help you figure out the best lightweight backpacking and adventure food for you. I really enjoyed talking with her, and I hope you find her tips to be useful. She has so many tips on finding the best food for your prefere...
Feb 13, 2023•35 min•Ep. 499
I'm excited to invite this week's guest back on the show! Susan is an online friend of mine, and she’s been on the show twice before to talk about her adventures. First, we discussed the Valley of Flowers and then the Camino Inglés. Now she’s back to talk about a 40-year dream she had that she finally fulfilled. One of the things I love about Susan’s adventures is that she talks and writes about lesser-known places and routes, so I get to learn about new places. I hope you find this episode insp...
Feb 06, 2023•48 min•Ep. 498
I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Christine Reed. I recently read her fantastic book, Alone in Wonderland , about her experience on the Wonderland Trail in Washington State, USA. It’s a fantastic blend of a travel journal and personal memoir, including reflections on her life experiences. I highly recommend it! In this episode, we talk about lessons learned from hiking multiple trails. We discuss how trails can help us to figure things out, and how to get started on your own solo backp...
Jan 30, 2023•43 min•Ep. 497
I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, J. F. Penn. Joanna is a friend of mine, and I’ve been listening to her fantastic podcast for over a decade now, The Creative Penn. Like me, Jo is a fan of solo walking, and she’s recently written a book on pilgrimage. While I’ve done various long-distance trails in England, I’ve never done a pilgrimage. The Camino de Santiago has been on my list of things to do since 1996 when I first read Paulo Coelho’s book about it, so it’s definitely something I’ve...
Jan 23, 2023•54 min•Ep. 496
I'm back again, with another solo episode! I've been thinking lately about how certain adventures have tested my “limits.” I say that in quotes because I'm talking about perceived limitations: things we think we aren't capable of doing, when in reality it's possible. Listen To This Episode What You'll Learn What are perceived limitations How our perceived limitations can hurt us How to know what your perceived limitations are How you can move beyond your perceived limitations Things I Discussed ...
Jan 16, 2023•16 min•Ep. 495
I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Gwendolyn Zywicke. I recently read her fantastic book, Ultrarunning Mysticism: Mind, Body, Spirit and the Sacredness of Overcoming Suffering . This book put words to an experience that I had had many times but couldn’t describe. It’s also not just for ultrarunning. If you do any type of endurance sport, such as cycling, walking, or hiking, you may have experienced this yourself. About Gwen Zywicke Gwen is a senior instructor of communication studies at...
Jan 09, 2023•30 min•Ep. 494
I'm back again, with another solo episode! Inspired by an entire week of armchair adventures over the holiday season, I've decided to share my experience with you and remind you of the importance (and pleasure!) of armchair adventures. We don't always need to be on the go—we can balance activity and rest by getting inspired through armchair adventures. In this episode, I talk about the benefits of armchair adventures, and how you can enjoy your own guilt-free adventures from the comfort of your ...
Jan 02, 2023•16 min•Ep. 493
I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Lauri McKean. I often get asked by women how to overcome fears of solo adventures. That’s why I talk about it so much on this podcast and on my blog. Lauri has a great story of how she overcame her fear of solo backpacking and camping, and how facing that fear has had a positive effect on other areas of her life. I hope you find it inspiring! About Lauri Lauri is a lover of the natural world who has a fondness for hiking, backpacking, kayaking, and for...
Dec 26, 2022•28 min•Ep. 492
I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Helen Lear-Grant. Helen has traveled to many of the remote places I want to visit in Scotland, like the Inner and Outer Hebrides. I’ve had other friends visit there over the years for outdoor adventures, and it’s been on my list ever since. In this episode, we talk about adventures in the Hebrides, and also Helen’s adventures as a disability travel blogger. We explore how her adventures have changed her life, and what she’s achieved with her adventures...
Dec 19, 2022•35 min•Ep. 491
I'm back again, with another solo episode! This week's episode is late because I've been ill for a couple of weeks, lost my voice, and had to cancel two interviews. My voice is still a bit off, but at least I'm no longer croaking like a whispering frog. In this episode, I reflect on my experience working toward my black belt in kickboxing. I discuss what it took to pass the grading, and what I learned from the experience. I also reflect on how it's affected my outdoor adventures, and how the act...
Dec 12, 2022•27 min•Ep. 490
I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Doug Noll. Doug was born with multiple disabilities: he had both audio and visual disabilities as well as two club feet. After struggling with sports in school, he turned to Scouts and the outdoors and started to thrive. Doug is a whitewater guide, Level III PSIA ski instructor, sailor, and fly fisher. He has also been a rock climber, mountaineer, competitive swimmer, and Class IV kayaker. His various outdoor adventures have taught him discipline, pers...
Dec 05, 2022•37 min•Ep. 489
I'm back again, with another solo episode! Fear is something I've been thinking about a lot lately. A few weeks ago, on episode 483 with Erica Terblanche, we briefly discussed the importance of choosing things you're terrified of. That concept stuck in my mind. I know I'm always talking about the importance of stepping outside of our comfort zone, and that's because I've been doing that a lot lately, especially in the last six months. Listen To This Episode What You'll Learn What is fear and why...
Nov 28, 2022•22 min•Ep. 488
I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Ethan Gallogly. I originally discovered him on PodcastGuests.com which, incidentally, is a great place to find guests for a podcast – or to pitch yourself to be featured on other shows. A few months ago, I read his fantastic novel, The Trail , which I really enjoyed. Ethan is super knowledgeable about the John Muir Trail, and it shows in both his book and his conversations about the trail. He’s hiked the trail twice, and he shares his tips in this epis...
Nov 21, 2022•35 min
I'm back again, with another solo episode! This week, I'm talking about how outdoor adventures teach you what you can accomplish when you increase your tolerance for discomfort. This is a conversation that's come up with a couple of different people recently, and I wanted to share it here. I would never have been able to run 100km if I hadn't gotten through many uncomfortable runs. I would never have completed the Coast to Coast – or any of my trails – if I hadn't pushed beyond discomfort. I wou...
Nov 14, 2022•16 min•Ep. 486
I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Marie-Pier Tremblay. We were recently introduced by Allison Boyle from episode 475. Just three years ago, Marie overcame doubt and fear to hike one of my dream trails: the Pacific Crest Trail. In this episode, we talk about what Marie learned on the trail, and how she overcame fears to make it happen. We also discuss how you can overcome fears and blocks that might be holding you back from attempting to achieve your dreams. About Marie-Pier Tremblay Ma...
Nov 07, 2022•40 min•Ep. 485
I'm back again, with another solo episode! This week, I discuss the pagan new year or cycle and why this is such a great time to evaluate your year of adventures and plan the upcoming year. As you may know, I'm a big planner. In my experience, if I don't get clear on my vision of what I want to experience in the coming weeks and months, time can pass by and I don't do anything meaningful. Listen To This Episode What You'll Learn Why now is a good time to review your year of adventures Why it's a...
Oct 31, 2022•16 min•Ep. 484
I’m excited to introduce this week’s guest, Erica Terblanche. Erica was recently introduced to me by Eric Deeter, who was a guest on this show, on episode 368. You’ll hear us saying “Thanks Eric!” in this episode, and that’s who we’re talking about. In this episode, we talk about how nature helps us to unlock our highest potential. We also discuss the cost of being disconnected from nature—mentally, physically, and emotionally. About Erica Terblanche Erica is a life and well-being coach, and has...
Oct 24, 2022•41 min•Ep. 483
I'm back again, with another solo episode! Today I'll be talking about something that I've been reflecting on a lot lately. I talk a lot about personal growth and mindset – and it's true these two things are a big part of my life. I'm always looking at how I can learn and grow. The thing is, there's always room for more growth – but do you want it? Do you really need it? A few months ago, I talked about balancing growth with integration, and I do think that's important. But even more important i...
Oct 17, 2022•19 min•Ep. 482
I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Corinne Kowal. I first discovered Corinne on Instagram, where I saw that she was planning to hike the Cape Wrath Trail, which has been on my bucket list for a couple of years now. I avidly followed her preparations for the trip, and couldn’t wait to hear more once she returned. The Cape Wrath Trail is often considered to be one of Britain’s most challenging trails, mostly due to its remoteness and rough terrain. I find it appealing because I love the i...
Oct 10, 2022•49 min•Ep. 481
I'm back again, with another solo episode! This episode is a great companion to episode 377, where I talked about How to Prioritize Your Hobbies and Adventures. In that episode, I discussed the practical side of prioritizing your hobbies and adventures. I also covered how to determine how much free time you have to devote to your hobbies, how to design your ideal week and see how your hobbies fit in, how to get clear on why your hobbies are so important to you, and how to see if your mindset is ...
Oct 03, 2022•24 min•Ep. 480
I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Jay Worthy. He’s got a great concept called 28 Summers that I look forward to sharing with you. About Jay Worthy Jay Worthy is the host of the 28 Summers podcast and co-host of the Man Alive podcast (launching Summer 2022). Jay got his start in life as an instructor teaching members to use gym equipment for free, so he could get a free membership for himself – two decades later he was the first non-US CEO of the $1 billion company that made that equipm...
Sep 26, 2022•43 min•Ep. 479
I'm back again, with another solo episode! Last week, I was interviewing Erica Terblanche for episode 483 and we talked a bit about the importance of showing up. It was just a quick mention, and I made note of it because I knew I wanted to dive deeper into the topic on a solo episode. In fact, I made several notes of concepts that I wanted to explore on upcoming solo episodes. “Showing up” is something I've been reflecting on lately as I prepare for my black belt grading in December (fingers cro...
Sep 19, 2022•24 min•Ep. 478
I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Nicole Snell. She’s another person I discovered on Instagram. I get asked a lot about how women can stay safe in the outdoors, and so I’m excited to invite someone on the show who is an actual expert in this field. Women are often worried not about the practicalities of being in the outdoors, but about human predators. Training in some type of self-defense technique is incredibly useful not only in the outdoors but in our day-to-day lives. Learning som...
Sep 12, 2022•48 min•Ep. 477
I'm back again, with another solo episode! Today I'm talking about how to know when enough is enough with our hobbies and outdoor adventures. Our hobbies and adventures don't have to be forever. But it can be hard to let go, especially when our hobby is a big part of our identity. We might even worry what will people think of me? There's a difference between giving up and choosing to let go because you've had enough. Here's how to know when enough is enough and it's time to let go and move on. L...
Sep 05, 2022•22 min•Ep. 476
I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Allison Boyle. I first discovered her on Instagram, where she posts all you need to know to have outdoor adventures. Allison posts about backcountry hygiene, solo hiking for women, and more. As you know, I tend to over plan my life, which sometimes leads to overwhelm and frustration. I absolutely love this concept of planning life around themes that last for a season, and then measuring success based on how my experiences matched up with that theme. I ...
Aug 29, 2022•34 min•Ep. 475
I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Kimberly from Gal on the Go. I discovered her profile on the PodcastGuests.com directory, and I was instantly curious. I love the idea of being a lifestyle adventurer! In this episode, we talk about what it means to be a lifestyle adventurer, and how we can all add more adventure to our lives. Kimberly is so much fun to talk to, because she doesn’t just focus on one or two types of adventures—she does all kinds of things. She’s really inspired me to ke...
Aug 22, 2022•39 min•Ep. 474
I'm back again, with another solo episode! I just had a chat with Eric Deeter this afternoon for his podcast. You may remember Eric from episode 468, where we talked about the “ultramarathon mindset.” In it, he mentioned that a lot of people think that to train for a race, they just need to follow a plan and do the physical workouts. They don't realize that they could also benefit from working on their mindset. This led me to think about a topic that had been on the back of my mind for a while: ...
Aug 15, 2022•26 min•Ep. 473
I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Richard Hill, otherwise known as Day Tripper. I first discovered him earlier this year when I was looking for videos on the Coast to Coast. From there, I started watching his other videos about his outdoor adventures. I was particularly interested in his videos on stealth camping. This is a type of wild camping that’s commonly done in more urban or semi-urban environments, where the aim is to go unnoticed. I’ve been wanting to try this for myself, so I...
Aug 08, 2022•30 min•Ep. 472
I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Brad Borkan. This is Brad's third time on the show. He was a guest on episodes 422 and 370, where we talked about Adventures in Audacious Goal Setting and How Outdoor Adventures Can Help You Make Better Decisions In Life. Now he's back, and we're talking about goal setting for our adventures and other areas of life. I find that when I achieve a goal in my adventures, it really expands my perspective of what's possible for me in other areas of life, too...
Aug 01, 2022•44 min•Ep. 471
