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My Camino - the podcast

Dan Mullins
A weekly podcast featuring interviews with pilgrims from around the world who have walked the many paths to the remains of Christ's Apostle St James in Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain. Hosted by Sydney broadcaster and producer Dan Mullins, My Camino - the Podcast explores pilgrims' motivation for undertaking their Camino, what they carried, where they stayed, how far they walked each day and many other questions. Dan and his guests also explore the mystical nature of the Camino ~ and what makes it so special to so many pilgrims from around the globe. If you're a pilgrim or are thinking of walking the Camino de Santiago, this podcast is for you. Sponsor Dan via patreon.com/danmullins or danmullinsmusic.com
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Episodes

Val Grainger: One of the most incredible stories I've heard

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, 202350 minSeason 1Ep. 323

Peter Hlavin is The Journeyman - a Camino leads to a whole new life

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, 202353 minSeason 1Ep. 322

Advice, laughs and love with British pilgrim and writer Julia Goodfellow-Smith

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, 202356 minSeason 1Ep. 321

Simon Keenan: relocating to the Camino to live love

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, 202354 minSeason 1Ep. 320

Coro Camino: A choir walks and sings the Camino

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, 202353 minSeason 1Ep. 319

Chad Estes: what the Camino can tell us about life and death

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, 20231 hrSeason 1Ep. 318

Stephen R Marriott's transformative life of writing inspired by the Camino

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, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 317

el Camino de Santiago: The Journey and Beyond

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, 20231 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 316

Liam Bayly: Why a pilgrimage is more than just a long walk

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, 202358 minSeason 1Ep. 315

Finding love in music and pilgrimage with US writer and vlogger Dr Guylene Gigi Tree

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, 202356 minSeason 1Ep. 314

Steve Walther's 'Sacred Blisters'

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, 202357 minSeason 1Ep. 313

Meaningful friends: forming a family on the Camino

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, 202343 minSeason 1Ep. 312

Gert and Denise: A Camino love story for the ages

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, 202349 minSeason 1Ep. 311

Spirits, history, Estrellas and love. Suzanne Maggio's Camino joy

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, 202357 minSeason 1Ep. 310

Pilgrim Peter Nathaniel Lee - when grief passes, love remains

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, 202353 minSeason 1Ep. 309

Colleen O'Toole and David Duncan are stride for stride on the Camino....and in life.

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, 202245 minSeason 1Ep. 307

Aussie pilgrim Rosie Jacobs' great walk to find love for herself again

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, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 306

Hymns for her: thoughts from the studio desk

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, 202258 minSeason 1Ep. 305

Brien Crothers found the inspiration for a book across generations on the Camino

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, 202249 minSeason 1Ep. 304

Flashback!! Irish pilgrim Dermot Breen walked to remember his late wife

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, 202254 minSeason 1Ep. 303

Australian pilgrim Murray Walton discovered the most wonderful gift on the Camino

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, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 302

One of my talks from my Canadian tour!!

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, 202238 minSeason 1Ep. 301

300 episodes!! A surprise for all my Camino friends and family!

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, 202247 minSeason 1Ep. 300

Australian pilgrim Louise Sawle's new book is My Way

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, 202251 minSeason 1Ep. 299

Dennis Garnhum's new book is 'Toward Beauty: Reigniting a Creative Life on the Camino de Santiago'

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, 202259 minEp. 298

Bill Bennett's new film is called Facing Fear - and it's epic

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, 202256 minSeason 2Ep. 297

Today is three years since my brother Leo died. I re-visit his legacy

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, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 296

Australian pilgrim Jacqueline Donoghue is on the Camino to celebrate an extraordinary blessing

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, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 295
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