Tessa Kuipers and Dana Catt are a mother and daughter pilgrims who walked together (also with Tessa's son Dylan) to experience the joy of the Camino as a family. As you'll hear, they faced enormous hardship, but overcame it to shine as a unit and as themselves. I can't get enough of strong, independent Canadian women!!
Canadian pilgrim Cindy McGann worked all her adult life and finally took some time to stride out on her own journey. This is a wonderful episode about taking the time to celebrate the life of work and effort so many of us pursue. It's finally time for YOU!!! If you're thinking of walking the Camino - and can't quite make up your mind - this episode is for you
This week's episode is all about prayer and intention. Karen Audant and her husband Patrick walked the Camino Portuguese in 2023. Before they left their home in Virginia in the US, they collected prayer intentions to devote along the Way. Wait until you hear the story about the little stone Karen has placed on her kitchen window. It's pure love. Thanks for listening and being a pilgrim, Dan
British-born, Canadian-based filmmaker Simon Burn joins me to discuss a documentary he is making when we walk the magical musical Camino in May 2024. The Go Fund Me page is here.... https://gofund.me/d1732119 And Simon's website is here..... https://www.simonburncreative.com/
Australian pilgrim Liz Phillips talks about finding meaning and renewal on the Camino - the very reasons most of us become pilgrims. This is a wonderful reminder of how and why we become pilgrims to walk in the footsteps of St James.
Jamie and Vanessa Quai are Canadian pilgrims from Ontario. The Camino surfaced on their very first date and they found themselves walking their pilgrimage that become a journey of life and love. And Jamie discovered Vanessa is a 'people collector'!! Enjoy this wonderful interview - and Merry Christmas!!!!
Sara Jayne and Karina Machado are spirits bonded via an extraordinary story. They walked the Camino together to celebrate Sara finishing chemotherapy - Chemo to Camino. This is my best interview in almost 350 discussions, it's my Christmas present to you. You can find Karina here https://karinamachado.com/ And the Auto Immune Project here https://www.theautoimmuneproject.org.au/ Merry Christmas!! Love, Dan
Australian novelist and storyteller Matthew S Wilson joins me to discuss his new book 'Once Upon A Camino' a rollicking tale that weaves it's way along the Camino through a wonderful story of love and adventure. You can find Matthew and his books at https://matthew-s-wilson.com
Claudette Clausen, Sue Guerin, Kalee West and Jennifer Mullins walked the Camino Portuguese coastal route in September this year. They called themselves The Portu-gals. In this week's episode, the four friends share their stories, their experiences, and their camaraderie.
American pilgrim Kari Gale needed to live a simpler life. The Camino provided an opportunity to re-evaluate and reinvent herself. A new creative life, lived simply, emerged. You'll love this episode about art, colour, inspiration and living with a tiny footprint. You can find Kari at karigale.com - and Kari's offered my listeners a very special discount on her classes, prints and kits. Simply use the promo code MYCAMINO25 to receive 25 percent off from November 28 to December 28, 2023
Gael Nicholson delved into a life of spirituality and discovered there is SO much to know, learn and love.....and the Camino is the perfect place to start. Enjoy this episode and discover much about the spirituality of the Camino and beyond.
Patrick Rawson's book, Mantras for a Mindful Camino is pure magic. 95 mantras to take on your Camino with you. The book is available on Amazon ...but Patrick has kindly offered to provide a Word document copy of the book if you ask. Email me [email protected]
Dan is inviting his listeners on a three-week magical, musical Camino. Starting in Leon and finishing in Santiago de Compostela in May 2024. All details and bookings via danmullinsmusic.com
Sandy Brown is a guidebook author, a musician, a pastor and a pilgrim. He's also had to deal with being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. You'll be amazed by Sandy's insight....and inspired by his ability to rise above the challenges he's facing, to be the community leader, family man, pilgrim guide, and loving father and husband. You can find Sandy here....https://sandybrownbooks.com/
I first interviewed Jennifer Wills back in 2018. She later decided to pack up her life to go global wandering, UNTIL a major hurdle tripped her up. In this episode, we learn about Jen's incredible story....and listen to her astonishing Camino stories. This is an episode you will not want to miss. You can find Jen's blog at jenniferwills.com.au
Matthew Krause made a short film about the Camino: We Walk From Here. It's all about his family, his father and his Camino. Matthew did it tough, but he took responsibility for his life and his legacy ... and turned things around. You're going to love this episode of the podcast....it's all about filling voids in our lives with things that matter: love and light. You can find Matthew's short film on YouTube "We Walk From Here".
Carl Stickelmeyer and Brian Danker met at the American Pilgrims on the Camino annual gathering at Lake Tahoe in 2020. They've since become great buddies. Earlier this year they embarked on the Camino Primitivo from Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela. Along the Way, they discovered it was much more difficult than they had anticipated, and it meant it was an even greater achievement to arrive in Santiago and then to take their Camino back to their family. This is a great chat about friendship, overc...
You're going to love Lea Page. A US pilgrim, writer, walker, gardener, motivational listener, professional dog spoiler and occasional exaggerator. You can find Lea's books, "Between the Path and the Way: A 1000 Mile Journal"; and “Parenting in the here and now: realising the strengths you already have” on Amazon Lea’s article “I walked 1000 miles alone through Europe and learned that fear is the price of freedom” is on the Guardian’s website Her website is Leapageauthor.com
David Donselar is on the Board of Directors of American Pilgrims on the Camino. I want to learn all about the Annual Gathering in Texas next year. I'LL BE THERE!!!! This is a great chat about families, motivation, giving back and what you can learn about yourself, and others, on the Camino The 27th Annual Gathering of Pilgrims will be held from Thursday, March 7 to Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Mo-Ranch Presbyterian Assembly in Hunt, TX (about 90 miles northwest of San Antonio). The theme of the nex...
Dan's BACK from a voice-induced hiatus. In this very special episode, Jerry Everard and Sharon Boggon take us through their various Caminos together. You can hear the love and enthusiasm they share for fiddles, sketches, stoicism and pilgrimage. What's not to love about that!!!!??? Dan is back this week and every week.
In this brand new episode, my friends Tom Friesen, Colleen O'Toole and David Duncan, from the Canadian Company of Pilgrims discuss what it takes to be a hospitalera or hospitalero. It's not for everyone....but everyone's thought about doing it!!
A message from Dan.......
My voice is still no good. I go for surgery later this week. I hope to be back soon In the meantime, let's take a re-visit with my chat with the team behind "I'll Push You", a heartfelt film about two lifelong best friends, Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray
Eileen Morley & Richard Bird are our guests this week - interviewed brilliantly by my friend Margaret Bouttell. Eileen and Richard are now the Australian trainers for pilgrims wishing to become hospitaleros and hospitaleras, taking over from the wonderful Julie-Anne Milne. Richard and Eileen have volunteered at a number of albergues across Spain. In this episode of the podcast, why YOU should consider becoming a hospitalero or hospitalera, giving back to the Camino. I'll be back as soon as m...
The first of my guest host episodes. Tom Friesen from the Canadian Company of Pilgrims interviewsa his friend and fellow hospitalero, Dale Boost This is a great chat about life, living, learning and sharing My warmest thanks to my friends, Tom and Dale Find the Canadian Company of Pilgrims at santiago.ca
A note from Dan: I've been told I have to have surgery on my vocal cords. So that means no talking for up to six weeks - and possibly three months before I get back to my normal voice. Please accept my sincerest apologies. The podcast WILL continue - with guest hosts, from next week. Until then, enjoy his repeat of one of my favourite episodes with Beebe Bahrami
Dr Kristina Jacobsen is an American pilgrim, singer, song-writer and ethnographer....based in New Mexico. Kristina's love of music and songwriting shines through in her life's work - telling stories in songs. Whether it's the Italian coast or the Navajo Nation, Kristina captures the essence of the people and culture around her - and you and I are lucky enough to share in her incredible journey. You can find Kristina via www.katrinajacobsenmusic.com on Instagram @singingbackhome_songwriting and o...
British pilgrim Carolyn Gillespie's book is called Pilgrim: Finding a New Way on the Camino de Santiago. This is a wonderful story about reaching your potential and THEN discovering you had so much MORE potential....what a wonderful gift for yourself and those who love you. You can find Carolyn's book at www.carolyngillespie.co.uk
This is a fantastic interview with someone who found herself at the deepest, darkest moment of her life ON the Camino, only to discover her inner light would be her guiding light out of the darkness Deb Wilson's book, Finding Love on the Camino is available via Amazon
Aussie pilgrim Peter Griffiths walked the Camino to raise funds for, and awareness of, Room To Read - a global organisation that buys books for young people, particularly young girls, to help lift them out of poverty It's a wonderful story for a wonderful cause. Enjoy DM roomtoread.org
