I've been unwell - and this week I've uploaded the audio of my concert at the Grand Theatre in London, Ontario from late October 2022. I hope you enjoy it. I'll be back again next week. Buen Camino.......Dan
Apr 18, 2023•2 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 324
British pilgrim Val Grainger is a wife, a mother, a small business owner - and a pilgrim. Her story is incredible. Overcoming extraordinary hardship, Val is about to head off on another pilgrimage to raise funds - and awareness - about Loeys Dietz Syndrome. You're going to love this episode!!!! You can find Val's fundraising page here.....
Apr 11, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 323
Peter Hlavin was in a funk. His whole life was grinding to a halt.....and the Camino came into his life. It completely changed the course of his life. He is now The Journeyman - a songwriter, storyteller and visual artist who built a labyrinth on the Camino You can find Peter via iamjourneyman.com
Apr 04, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 322
Julia Goodfellow-Smith has written books about the Camino, and is happy to help pilgrims find their Way. Her book, Walking the Camino, A Journey for the Heart and Soul is out mid-April. Get it at juliags.com. Her Bucket List book is also available on her website, as is the Camino prep PDF.
Mar 28, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 321
Australian pilgrim Simon Keenan lives on the Camino between Triacastela and Sarria. His open home, Terra le Luz is in Montan and he offers a safe space to find love and depth, via reflection and peace Simon's about to launch a brand new podcast called Wisdom of the Way You're going to love this chat. You can find Simon via wisdomoftheway.com and @wisdomoftheway_
Mar 21, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 320
Paul Murray is a pilgrim from Northern Ireland now based in England. He is about to walk the Camino Frances with a choir who will perform in select venues. Keep an eye on the Confraternity of St James’ website for details about the choir tour - the details aren’t up just yet…..but they will be. The documentary we were talking about is called Litir Ghrá. It’s only available in the UK at the moment - via BBC iPlayer You can buy Paul's book, From the Gaeltacht to Galicia: A Son's Tale via thegreatb...
Mar 14, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 319
Chad Estes is a hospice chaplain in Boise Idaho. He is often comforting people in their final hours. Chad walked the Camino with his wife and two daughters last year and found himself thinking about love and kindness and how by walking pilgrimage, we can treasure where we find ourselves in our lives. You can find his work with the Reveal Mission here. https://www.revealmission.org Thanks again for helping me reach ONE MILLION DOWNLOADS!!!! You can sponsor the podcast via www.patreon.com/danmulli...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 318
British writer and pilgrim Stephen R Marriott has written three novels set on the Camino - the third in his Reluctant Pilgrim Trilogy, Diego's Guitar comes out at the end of March. Stephen's Camino journey came at the crossroads of his life....and he returned from the Camino with a story, a renewed lust for life and a determination to make the most of his 'new you'. You can find Stephen's books on Amazon - or via his website stephenrmarriott.com You can sponsor dan's podcast by visiting www.patr...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 317
I was lucky enough to be asked to host a panel at this year's Australian Friends of the Camino Conference in Melbourne. The theme of the conference was The Journey and Beyond. My panel talked about taking the Camino home with you. My guests are Tara Marlow, Lindsay Teychenne and Peter Abildgaard.
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 316
Liam Bayly set out to walk one of the longest pilgrimages imaginable. He may or may not have succeeded.....but what he learned along the way brought him such joy and peace he has dedicated his life to transforming the lives of others. I found this interview really moving. I'm sure you'll agree.....the Camino breathes through us....bringing us true life.
Feb 14, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 315
Dr Guylene Gigi Tree is an American musicologist, veteran pilgrim and author. You MUST wait for the surprise halfway through this week's episode. Her three books - The End of the Earth - Stories of the Camino, More Stories of the Camino, and STILL more stories of the Camino are available on Amazon - and you can watch her videos - including the video for the surprise - on YouTube - just search for the Perpetual Pilgrim
Feb 07, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 314
US pilgrim Steve Walther's new book is called "Sacred Blisters". You're going to love this chat ~ Steve tells great stories and has written his account of his transformation across four Caminos. His love of history and of culture is engaging and wonderful His new book "Sacred Blisters" is out now - via Amazon and Barnes & Noble. I wrote the foreword!!!!!!
Jan 31, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 313
This is a wonderful story of six strangers who became friends...and then family. Kevin from the US; Maria from Argentina; Irina from Russia, now in Canada; Javier and Adrian from Valencia in Spain; and Volker from Germany. There are no strangers on the Camino, just friends you haven't met. If you're lucky, you'll form friendships to last for years. A Camino family. Enjoy this journey of shared enthusiasm and love.
Jan 24, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 312
Gert and Denise met on the Camino and now live ON the Camino in Western Germany. They're not just a Camino couple, they're a Camino family - with two beautiful daughters. Enjoy this wonderful journey of pilgrimage of life and love. You can find Gert and Denise via my-camino.de
Jan 17, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 311
Suzanne Maggio is a writer, podcaster and therapist from Northern California. Her new book is called Estrellas, set on the Camino, it's Suzanne's story of discovery across the Camino Frances. Suzanne loves her family, her life's work, her chickens and baseball. We talk spirit, discovery, love and understanding. You can find Suzanne and her books via suzannemaggio.com
Jan 10, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 310
Peter Nathaniel Lee wrote Walk With Me - A Journey of Healing on the Camino de Santiago….and he discovered sometimes you have to change everything before you can change yourself… This is a wonderful discussion about Peter's journey of healing....his love for his father, and a search to find love for himself.
Jan 03, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 309
I'm spending some time with my family this week and have loaded up one of my favourite episodes from a few years back. The British pilgrim and singer/songwriter Dave Sutherland. Merry Christmas everyone!!! And BUEN CAMINO!!!!
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 308
I was lucky enough to meet Colleen and David in Canada earlier this year. Their love and enthusiasm was so infectious. They walked the Camino individually and collectively - marking each step with a dedication and devotion to loved ones....and each other You'll love this episode ..... And Merry Christmas .....!!
Dec 20, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 307
Australian pilgrim Rosie Jacobs is a travel reporter and podcaster. She decided just over a year ago to get sober....to re-boot her life. Rosie heard the Camino whisper a few years ago when a friend suggested they walk together....then Covid hit. The friend subsequently died and Rosie walked to honour and remember him, and to celebrate the new Rosie. This is a wonderful story of believing there is a better you to discover, and the Camino is the perfect place to find them.
Dec 13, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 306
I've been planning on recording this episode for months, but the passing of my mother-in-law prompted me to firstly pay respects to her; and secondly to trawl through the pages and pages of podcast notes I take and make each week. I hope you enjoy this selection of musings and theories. Blessings from down under, Dan
Dec 06, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 305
Brien Crothers has written his second book - Camino Child - after finding inspiration on the Camino. The pandemic provided the opportunity to finally get the book finished. It's a wonderful journey of the ages. Remember to take the time to disconnect....to find time for you. You deserve it.
Nov 29, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 304
My sincerest apologies, we had a death in the family last week and I simply wasn't able to schedule an interview. So, this week we're revisiting one of my favourite episodes. Dermot Breen walked the Camino to remember and honour his late wife. This is a wonderful story of love a devotion I'll be back next week with a fresh episode.
Nov 22, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 303
Murray Walton decided to walk the Camino post-Covid, to get some serious walking done in the wake of the pandemic....but there was another deeper, more personal pilgrimage in Murray's heart. Would he finally unburden a heavy weight he had carried for six years? Only the Camino can provide space to unbend. If you give the Camino a chance to heal you, it will heal ALL of you. You're going to love this interview.
Nov 15, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 302
Our place in the Camino Family: my talk to the Canadian Company of Pilgrims Chapter Leadership meeting last week. I'm only a few hours home from my tour to Canada.....I thought you might like to hear the talk I delivered last week in London, Ontario. Sorry for the no episode last week. I'll make it up to you I promise!!! and YES the picture is from Niagara Falls.
Nov 08, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 301
300 episodes over six years!! What a wonderful, joyous and exciting adventure. This podcast has been a Camino for me. I have loved every single step along the way.....with you by my side. In this week's episode, I tell the story of MY latest Camino....165ks on the Camino Frances with my wife and two sons. It was as magic as you can possibly imagine. I hope you enjoy this exploration of love and discovery.
Oct 25, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 300
Australian pilgrim Louise Sawle's new book is My Way - Along the road to Santiago ....and it's wonderful. Louise weaves her story through the enchanting old streets of towns and cities along the Camino. And it's magic. Join us as we walk together through the pages of Louise's book. Many stories of a wonderful journey.
Oct 18, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 299
You're going to love this episode. Canadian pilgrim Dennis Garnhum's new book is 'Toward Beauty: Reigniting a Creative Life on the Camino de Santiago'. Imagine your entire life in the creative arts.....well, a pandemic can feel like there's no future. A Camino can change all that. Dennis' book is out today. You can find it on Amazon. This book is a triumph. Dennis’ journey of discovery is a journey for us all. Within these pages lies a message of hope - a message we all need to receive. We are w...
Oct 11, 2022•59 min•Ep. 298
Bill Bennett has appeared on my podcast four times. He has walked five Caminos, directed 16 feature films and ten documentaries. His latest film, Facing Fear, follows PGS - Intuition is your personal guidance system. Bill takes us on a journey to learn about fear - why we're fearful, what fear does to our psyche, and how to live fear-free. This is a brilliant film. Trust me, you will love it. Bill is a friend, but he's also a master storyteller. You'll love this chat about overcoming fear.....an...
Oct 04, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 297
Today is three years since my little brother Leo died. He was just 49. I miss him terribly. To honour his memory and his legacy, I've decided to re-load my tribute to him from just after he died. He was an amazing musician, a loving and doting father, and just a wonderful sibling. Please enjoy this tribute to Leo, my little brother who will always remain my hero.
Sep 27, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 296
Jacqueline Donoghue wrote to me and I could hear the joy of the Camino in her writing. I invited her to appear on the podcast to share her pure exuberance. Jacqueline is on the Camino Norte right now, and she found herself on the Way after the most extraordinary event. You will love this episode, it's pure joy. Sitting in the studio when I recorded this interview I thought.....I love doing this sooooo much. Thanks for your kindness. If you're interested in sponsoring the podcast, go to www.patre...
Sep 20, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 295