The Way to St James Cygnet is an annual Camino in Tasmania, Australia. The two-day pilgrimage is Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th of January 2025. I'll be there to walk, talk and sing. The other great aspect of this unique pilgrimage is a Global Camino is being held in conjunction with the Tasmanian walk, where no matter where you are around the world, you're invited to walk with us. In this episode of My Camino - the Podcast, I'm joined by Tassie pilgrim Leanne Prichard who's one of the ev...
Sep 10, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 384
Thomas Hall's new book is Of Soul and Storm: the search for peace is a mysterious thing. It's Thomas taking the reader through the story of his life, from childhood abuse to fear at every turn while working for the US Dept of Homeland Security. He found peace on the Camino and revels in joy he now feels. This is a wonderful story of discovery; of taking the chance that stepping out of your comfort zone will provide an opportunity to grow in spirit and in life. You can find Thomas' book here
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 383
Simon Burn and Andrew Holloway joined my magical musical Camino in May 2024. They carried with them cameras, a drone and audio gear to make a documentary about my Camino - Somewhere Along the Way. This weekend, we launch the documentary trailer to begin the epic journey of bringing this beautiful story to life....and to you. To lanch the trailer, I'm doing a concert on Facebook Live It's 9am Sunday September 1st in Australia.... So that's ..... Sydney, Australia Sun, 1 Sep 2024 at 9:00 am AEST N...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 382
Mick Pope wrote to me to say he was once a 23 stone drunk. He made a decision more than 20 years ago to change his mind....and change his life. He's been dry ever since. Mick has just completed his tenth Camino - walking to celebrate the ability to do so after making the right decision to get sober. This is a great episode about overcoming incredible odds to create a new future, one full of joy and light.....and pilgrimage.
Aug 20, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 381
Hella Bennett is another of my guests on my magical musical Camino back in May 2024 - and she loved to sing and dance. It was pure joy to get to know this spirited, wonderfully inspiring, gentle, creative person. There are so many journeys to take....we don't always take the right path, but Hella has found walking her four Caminos has led her to forge a NEW path, a path of discovery and enlightenment. You can find Hella on Instagram here and on Facebook here For information about the Wim Hof Met...
Aug 13, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 380
Czarina Deldio decided to walk the Camino after surviving breast cancer....and her parents decided to accompany her to Spain. At the very last moment, just as Czarina and her mother were due to begin, something extraordinary occurred that would change all their lives forever. This is an incredible episode, I hope you'll hear and experience the love a family can share and how the Camino is the perfect place to climb whatever Everest you feel you need to.
Aug 06, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 379
Dan's younger sister Amanda walked as part of the Magical Musical Camino in May '24. Amanda didn't feel like she 'got' the Camino, but maybe, just maybe by the end she'd learned to be a little kinder to herself and to worry less and to take the time to slow down. A beautiful message for all of us this week. Slow down, life races by too fast.
Jul 30, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 378
Sarah Daley is an American pilgrim who runs yoga retreats on the Camino. Sarah was recently in Sydney and dropped by my house for a chat around the kitchen bench. This is a great story of learning to let go, of overcoming hardship and letting the Camino guide you to a softer, gentler more meaningful life. You can find Sarah and her friend Laura's Camino Yoga Retreats here And if you're interested in helping Veterans find their Way on the Camino, here is a link to Heroes in Transition
Jul 23, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 377
Koda Whitney collected cans to raise the money for his Camino. A teacher by trade, he's taking his Camino learnings back to his classroom and community - and teaching adventure is good for the soul. This is a wonderful episode about collecting memories and sharing love. A wonderful message for uncertain times.
Jul 16, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 376
Australian pilgrim Michelle Pietroboni was ready to walk the Camino before the pandemic intervened. An accident while meditating meant it was a challenge physically, and the death of a beloved Aunt just prior to leaving meant it was also a challenge of the heart. In this episode, Michelle tells us all about her journey of love and discovery ....and WHY she got SO angry in the square in Santiago....
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 375
Kenneth Strange featured in Episode 154 of My Camino - the Podcast. He's back! This time we're talking about his new book about his career as a law enforcement officer, in the footsteps of his father. A Cop's Son is a journey of intrigue and espionage. The Camino is all about love and this journey of Kenneth's is all about the love of his father, a 38-year NYPD cop and the influence he had on his son. You can find Kenneth's books here
Jul 02, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 374
Sorry I don't have anything new for you this week, it's been an incredibly busy week. I've finished tracking the new album and we now wait for the team behind the scenes to work their magic. If you'd like to add Somewhere Along the Way to your streaming service when it's relaunched as a single next week, go to https://www.danmullinsmusic.com/. We can work together to get it added to streaming service lists when it goes live July 5. Many thanks, Dan
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 373
Husband and wife pilgrims, Simon Van Wyk and Linda Smith walked to Caminos a decade apart. When I asked them to give me one word that describes their pilgrimage, Simon said 'community' and Linda said 'joy'. You can tell by their energy and focus they've brought those two sentiments home with them. This is an episode about shaking off the rain and doing your best to make each and every day as meaningful as possible. Make your life a Camino.
Jun 18, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 372
Veronica Soebarto walked the Camino as an adventure of a lifetime, but soon discovered it was memories and moments from her past that meant the most to her. A rosary, a long marriage, memories of her late mother. These prayers and realisations of love are miracles we may not have found had we not set out on the ancient and spiritual path of the Camino. Veronica's life has changed forever.
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 371
Dan has retired his Camino guitar 'Stella', short for Compostella. In this episode Dan returns from the Camino with a brief summary of what the Camino is like right now and then turns his attention to a tribute to his favourite guitar.
Jun 04, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 370
Ty and Marguerite Chalmers are about to head to the Camino after a life of adventure, music and family. You'll love this discussion on why the Camino calls us, why we're lured to adventure and why music is the joy of life
May 28, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 369
Australian pilgrim Gabby Denvir is about to walk her second Camino, marking ten years since she and her husband walked their first Camino. You'll love how Gabby explains the beauty of the simplicity of the Camino, the small treasures, like a cup and saucer and a cup of tea. I love this episode for its gentle, simple message. Take the time to treasure the joys of life.
May 21, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 368
Harvey and Maya Jade Chiang are a father and daughter who walk the Camino creating lifelong memories. It all began when Harvey and his wife Shannon invited Maya to join the on their first Camino to break out of the shackles of Covid. They keep returning to provide Maya with perspective to help her cope with the pressures teenagers face in modern times. This is a wonderful discussion about the love a family shares and how the Camino provides ways to let our hearts sing.
May 14, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 367
Australian pilgrim Simon Keenan has just launched his new website www.wisdomoftheway.com Simon's albergue, Terra le Luz is in Monton about halfway between Villafranca del Bierzo and O'Cebreiro. In tnis episode, Simon joins Dan in Sydney to discuss the Camino, grounding, connection and why the Camino lures us back, time and again
May 07, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 366
Kenneth Larsson is a pilgrim walking with a mission. He wants to honour his friend Kenneth McNatty who died on the Via de la Plata. This is a wonderful story of a Camino friendship, deep and meaningful and even more, important. You will love what it means to be a 'Kenneth'!!
Apr 30, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 365
Elizabeth Eastland is an Australian artist and writer. Her new exhibition - A Thousand Prayers / (on the Camino Frances) - begins in Sydney May 16. You'll love this chat about art and the joy of working hard to create a body of work based on the prayers and inspirations on the Camino. Opening Celebration with guest speaker Miguel Omo, discussion with fellow pilgrims Saturday 18 May, 1:30pm – 3:30pm Elizabeth Eastland in conversation with Caroline Baum Thursday 23 May, 4:00pm - 5:00pm Walk to the...
Apr 23, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 364
Jose Martinez has walked the world's great pilgrimages. Learn all about the Jesus Walk; the Inca Trail; and a five million-pilgrim walk in Mexico. Jose loves the Camino and the Camino has become his life. Enjoy his documentary on the Mexican pilgrimage to San Juan de los Lagos here
Apr 16, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 363
Sarah Justine Packwood is a British pilgrim who lives in Canada. Sarah found inspiration on the Camino when words and music floated into her head and heart. This is a wonderful story of finding inspiration and love in the most unlikely places - including a London bus. You can find Sarah's music on YouTube and find her blog at sarahjustinepackwood.com
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 363
Australian pilgrim Rosie Jacobs and her best friend and German pilgrim Ingo Janas walked the Camino together two years ago. They gathered again to walk what's called The DreamWay from Munich to Venice. Is the DreamWay considered a Camino? How does it compare to the most-walked Caminos? This is a wonderful story about friendship and adventure.
Apr 02, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 362
Bronwen Whyatt is an Australian pilgrim who simply loves the Via Tolosana in France. It's a lesser-known Camino full of French history and culture. Enjoy this chat as Bronwen and I talk music, art, architecture and maps. You can find Bronwen at bronwenwhyatt.com
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 361
Chris Lavers walked the Camino to help with his mental health, and now he's walked four Caminos. This is a great story about using the power of the Camino to clear your mind....and to encourage all of us to talk about our mental health. Share the journey of the mind with those you love. Check in, and share the love. Buen Camino. Dan.
Mar 04, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 360
Gabrielle Andrew and her daughter Peggy Coetzee-Andrew run the Cape Camino in the south west of South Africa. Now with 40 nights available, it is inspiring the local communities and promises to showcase the best South Africa has to offer. This is a wonderful chat about promise, dedication, effort and diversity, diversity, diversity. You can find Gabrielle and Peggy at capecamino.co.za
Feb 27, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 359
The trailer for Bill Bennett's new Camino film The Way My Way comes out this week. It's an incredible film and it's going to be a major part of pilgrims' lives around the world. I speak to Bill about his journey to making the film, what he **hopes** to achieve and how and where everyone can see the film. For tickets to my Valparaiso shows on Friday March 15, go to danmullinsmusic.com
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 358
Darene Puttergill is a South African-born Australian pilgrim who discovered the Camino's ability to guide the soul. Her professional life is as a mindset mentor and FasterEFT practitioner. Darene's also a Camino guide. In this episode we talk soulful journeys and spiritual harmonies. You can find Darene and Silvie at www.soulofmyfeet.com
Feb 12, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 357
The Gafnea family from the US found love and faith on the Camino. Inspired by family connections in Spain, the Camino has always hovered in the lives of Tim and Corey Gafnea, and their children Kate and Hiatt. They decided to walk the Camino together and it bonded them in love and faith. Enjoy Tim's song Heartbeat of the Stars at the end of the podcast.
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 356
