Ever wonder about the transformative power of pilgrimage? Discover the awakening process of the Camino as John shares his inspiring thoughts on how the Camino can be a path of transformation. This walk stirs both physical and mental shifts and invites Camino Pilgrims to embrace transformation and shedding identities. John emphasizes the importance of listening, a skill he admits was a personal struggle but one he honed during his many Camino journeys. This isn't just about hearing— it's deep, ju...
Sep 17, 2023•5 min•Ep. 95
Have you ever yearned for a journey that goes beyond physical travel, delving instead into the realm of self-discovery and existential exploration? In this short message, John Brierley, paints a vivid picture of such a journey – the Camino and its transformative potential. Known for the profound impact it's had on countless individuals, the Camino serves as a unique space to step back from the noise of everyday life, encouraging us to pose existential questions that often get overshadowed by our...
Sep 13, 2023•8 min•Ep. 94
Join me and Rebekah Scott as we play 20 Camino Questions. Rebekah is an American journalist who has been living in Spain for the last 17 years. She's the author of several books including, "A Furnace Full of God" a memoir about her life in Spain and living on the Camino Frances route. This book is a featured selection of the Santiago de Compostela Book Club. Her contributions to the path and the Camino community have been numerous. During this interview, we chatted briefly about her books and he...
Sep 10, 2023•40 min•Ep. 93
Visit our YouTube page to watch this interview filmed in Santiago de Compostela. https://www.youtube.com/@TheCaminoCafePodcast Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey within yourself? Tune in as we share a profound chat with John Brierly on our docuseries at Camino Cafe. This insightful discussion, "The Path of Self-Discovery," explores how the Camino journey can stimulate profound personal growth and self-realization. John's profound insights emphasize the significance of stepping i...
Aug 13, 2023•6 min•Ep. 92
Book Club Teaser! Meet our first featured author for the Santiago de Compostela Book Club in this short interview and then come to our meeting this Saturday, August 5th (registration links below). We're thrilled to introduce you to Kari Gillespie, a UK-based pilgrim who shares the profound effect of her journey on the Camino de Santiago. This episode dives into her experiences, from the fears she grappled with before her first Camino to the emotional shifts and evolving relationship with pain sh...
Aug 01, 2023•19 min•Ep. 91
Ricky and Erica from CaminoTellers are back to play 20 Camino Questions. We met up on Rua Nova in Casco histórico in Santiago de Compostela. CaminoTellers: https://www.youtube.com/@UCBv1u5CGOtBuxtjhxBcg98A The Journey Within Book: https://www.amazon.com/Journey-Within-Journal-Camino-Santiago/dp/8409519488?ref_=ast_author_mpb The Camino Cafe Podcast - Connect with Leigh: Join our private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/216352732761518 Watch The Camino Cafe Podcast on Youtube https:...
Jul 23, 2023•8 min•Ep. 90
Meet Ricky and Erica from CaminoTellers. They just arrived in Santiago after walking and live streaming across Spain. We sat down at Mori Cafés Especiais in old town to discuss how they became digital story tellers. They created a wonderful journal to accompany you on your next walk. Links below. https://www.youtube.com/@UCBv1u5CGOtBuxtjhxBcg98A The Journey Within Book: https://www.amazon.com/Journey-Within-Journal-Camino-Santiago/dp/8409519488?ref_=ast_author_mpb The Camino Cafe Podcast - Conne...
Jul 23, 2023•12 min•Ep. 89
YouTube Version https://youtu.be/DlaVlJXJERs It was in John’s last wishes that Leigh Brennan and Patti Silva document the most important pieces of wisdom he gained from walking the Camino paths for over a quarter of a century. This project grew into this docuseries of several short but poignant video messages for Pilgrims of the Camino de Santiago. This is the first chapter of the multipart series. John stated the driving thought behind the title of this chapter by saying, “The Camino as a Path ...
Jul 17, 2023•5 min•Ep. 88
Russ Eanes is back with his new book about the Pilgrim Paths to Assisi! Maybe a walk in Italy will be on your list after hearing this discussion. Russ is a US-based pilgrim. This is his second book. His first was about the Camino de Santiago. The first Camino Cafe Podcast episode with Russ (Season 1, Episode 34) https://www.buzzsprout.com/1751717/9223929-russ-eanes-walk-of-a-lifetime-better-to-die-with-your-memories-than-your-dreams.mp3?download=true Links mentioned in the interview: NY Times Ar...
Jul 10, 2023•36 min•Ep. 87
Bonus - Match "voices to faces" by checking out this episode on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/3caMqElwCrQ This interview was filmed on location outdoors in Santiago. Please excuse the background noise! Imagine achieving the unthinkable. Refusing to let a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy stop you. This is Gabriel’s Camino. A 4-year quest to achieve a dream even when the odds were against him. He, along with his trusted and dedicated teacher, Kym, set out to accomplish what few would even try. ...
Apr 28, 2023•48 min•Ep. 86
Steve and Carol are back to play 20 Camino Questions! Check out the video of this interview: https://youtu.be/Z-XO8nnRpZs ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please check out our new show, "Good Morning, Santiago"! It's exclusively here on YouTube:) https://youtu.be/cNLAk8w0ZNc Please share this episode with your friends and give us a "thumbs up" if you like this interview! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Connect with Leigh: Subscribe...
Mar 21, 2023•16 min•Ep. 85
Steve and Carol are back to take us on a tour of Albergue Peregrinos Ribadiso . Check out our Youtube page to view the video version of this interview: https://youtu.be/oUcDP2QD0U0 Ribadiso Volunteer Info with APOC https://americanpilgrims.org/ribadiso/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please check out our new show, "Good Morning, Santiago"! It's exclusively here on YouTube:) https://youtu.be/cNLAk8w0ZNc Please share this episode with your friends and give us a "t...
Mar 20, 2023•19 min•Ep. 84
Meet Steve and Carol Lytch! They have a passion for the Camino and for volunteering. Steve is Chairman of the Board of the American Pilgrims on the Camino and the two of them have walked numerous Caminos over the last several years. They enjoy giving back to the Camino Community by volunteering in numerous ways including serving pilgrims at the Albergue Peregrinos Ribadiso. In this interview, we chat about how the Camino provides us an opportunity to open to the giving and the receiving of grace...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 83
Vedran Prazen plays 20 Camino Questions. Loads and loads of great tips for walking in this short episode! To connect with Vedran and Camino Croatia: https://caminocroatia.com/ https://www.instagram.com/caminocroatia/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/caminocroatia Connect with Leigh at The Camino Cafe Podcast: Please check out our new show, Good Morning, Santiago! It's exclusively on YouTube:) Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VN9ze3z61n6tRLtDXWuQw Join our privat...
Mar 19, 2023•8 min•Ep. 82
After this interview, all I can think about it walking a Camino in Croatia! I think you'll see why after you meet Vedran Prazen, an eight-time Camino veteran, and Pia Veronika Klinac, a 15-year-old first-time Pilgrim in this interview. recorded in Santiago. Vedran is one of the key people involved in revitalizing the Croatian Camino paths. His personal story is so inspiring from overcoming major health challenges to falling in love on the Camino! His insights on how the Camino is like "getting t...
Mar 03, 2023•49 min•Ep. 81
Camino Author, Brien Crothers, is back to play 20 Camino Questions! Brien's book, Camino Child: https://www.amazon.com/Camino-Child-Brien-Crothers/dp/1958637033/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27VSOOWUJCW5X&keywords=brien+crothers&qid=1664023091&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjY5IiwicXNhIjoiMS41OSIsInFzcCI6IjEuNTkifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=Brien+cr%2Caps%2C475&sr=8-1 Please share this episode with your friends and give us a 5-star rating if you like this project! Connect with Leigh at The Camino Cafe Podcast: Pleas...
Feb 27, 2023•13 min•Ep. 80
What fun it was to chat with Camino Author, Brien Crothers, when he arrived in Santiago from finishing a Camino! During this chat, we discussed his previous adventure racing, major hikes he's completed around the world, his four Caminos, and of course, his new Camino book! I really enjoyed this chat and hope you to as well! Catch our game of 20 Camino Questions available here and on Youtube! Brien's book: https://www.amazon.com/Camino-Child-Brien-Crothers/dp/1958637033/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27VSOOWUJC...
Feb 26, 2023•38 min•Ep. 79
Nancy Reynolds is back to play 20 Camino Questions! This one is jam-packed with great tips! Nancy's website: https://thecaminoexperience.com/ Nancy's Podcast: https://youonthecamino.podbean.com/?fbclid=IwAR0CUqNkF6Zlxp--Q30rgfte0LaiD-1NsWI63oCa2VWFdk21tGeX4-F3K08 Also, please check out our new show, Good Morning, Santiago! It's exclusively on YouTube:) Please share this episode with your friends and give us a 5-star rating if you like this project! Connect with Leigh at The Camino Cafe Podcast: ...
Feb 26, 2023•21 min•Season 4Ep. 6
In this episode, I welcome Camino Pilgrim and Guide, Nancy Reynolds, to the podcast! Nancy recently started a terrific new Camino Podcast, "You on the Camino de Santiago". Her podcast is dedicated to helping give first-time walkers tips and advice for walking a Camino. In addition to discussing her podcast, we also chat about how her pilgrimages helped her to see the best version of herself, how the Camino helped her grow into a deeper sense of self "like", how she began to recognize the gifts s...
Feb 26, 2023•34 min•Ep. 77
From the book launch party for Walking in the Mud with special guests, Kathryn Barush and Rebecca Graves. To connect: Phil's Camino http://philscamino.com/ Kathryn Barush: Books: Walking in the Mud: Diary of a D.I.Y. Camino (Phil Volker, ed. Barush/Graves, W&S 2022) by Phil Volker (Author), Kathryn Barush (Editor), Rebecca Graves (Editor), Annie O'Neil (Contributor), David S. Zucker MD (Contributor) https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Mud-Diary-DIY-Camino/dp/1666719536/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2BBIRRABOER...
Feb 26, 2023•55 min•Ep. 76
Acclaimed Filmmakers and Camino Pilgrims, Bill and Jennifer, were back on the Camino again...and they had a big announcement for us when we chatted in the Cathedral plaza in Santiago. "Facing Fear" Trailer - https://vimeo.com/728686994 My Way, The Way https://www.amazon.com/Way-My-Bill-Bennett-ebook/dp/B00FB313KC "PGS – Intuition is your Personal Guidance System" Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XCeQW2qIuQ Watch - https://www.pgsthemovie.com/ Bill's website https://www.billbennett.com....
Jan 17, 2023•15 min•Ep. 75
Season 4 opened with Camino Legend, John Brierley. Here's our bonus content where we play 20 Camino Questions! John's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-Brierley/author/B0034NMO4A/allbooks?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Also, please check out our new show, Good Morning, Santiago! It's exclusively on YouTube:) Please share this episode with your friends and give us a 5-star rating if you like this project! Connect with Leigh at The ...
Jan 09, 2023•13 min•Ep. 74
Season 4 opens with Camino Legend, John Brierley. A chance visit to the St. Jean area for vacation led to a transformation in John's life. This transformation resulted in him becoming a Camino pioneer writing over 60 Camino guidebooks. John's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-Brierley/author/B0034NMO4A/allbooks?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Also, please check out our new show, Good Morning, Santiago! It's exclusively on YouTube:)...
Jan 09, 2023•57 min•Ep. 73
Three short interviews filmed on location with four pilgrims who arrived recently in Santiago! You can see the interviews on our YouTube Channel ! Also, please check out our new show, Good Morning, Santiago! It's exclusively on YouTube:) Please share this episode with your friends and give us a 5-star rating if you like this project! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VN9ze3z61n6tRLtDXWuQw Join our private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2163527327...
Dec 03, 2022•32 min•Ep. 72
Many of you have been asking for an update on Carlota, so here it is! She's just about to reach her goal destination. As a reminder, she's the 29-Year-old Spanish Resident currently walking a year-long, 6,000km+ pilgrimage from Finisterre to Jerusalem. As of this episode, she's been walking for over 10 months. She has some great stories about body image and meeting with a super famous person in Rome! This is our 4th interview with Carlota. If you want to go back and start from the beginning, her...
Nov 16, 2022•36 min•Ep. 71
Check out the full podcast interview with Stacey - Season 3, Episode 5 - available here and on YouTube along with Behind-the-Scenes and bonus video of this "20 Camino Questions" episode with Stacey. Connect with Stacey: Stacey's books: https://www.amazon.com/Stacey-Wittig/e/B00J4WUOR4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1666971633&sr=1-1 Stacey's Website: https://unstoppablestaceytravel.com/ Connect with Leigh at The Camino Cafe Podcast: YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VN9ze3z61...
Nov 03, 2022•13 min•Ep. 70
Bonus Content with Mike Gardner author of Miracles on the Camino. Hear our full interview on Season 3, Episode 4. Connect with Mike: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTthgEsMok8NPryU_Wc7bYA Miracles on the Camino: https://www.amazon.com/MIRACLES-CAMINO-uplifting-pilgrimage-Santiago-ebook/dp/B07JFL3YFC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FMT0TB00Q0BH&keywords=miracles+on+the+camino&qid=1666385408&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=miracles+on+the+camino%2Caps%2C16...
Nov 02, 2022•8 min•Ep. 69
Bonus Content with Tara Marlow from Episode 3 of Season 3. If you like this bonus content be sure to catch our full episode. Both the full podcast and 20 Camino Questions are also available on our YouTube channel (link below). Connect with Tara: Tara's Book - Camino Wandering available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3z68xYZ ➜ WEBSITE: https://www.taramarlowauthor.com ➜ NEWSLETTER: https://www.thecrackpotwriter.com/newsletter/ ➜ FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/taramarlowauthor ➜ INSTAGRAM: https://www.ins...
Nov 02, 2022•8 min•Ep. 68
Today’s guest is “Unstoppable, Stacey”, a pilgrim and author from Flagstaff, Arizona. I’ve been thinking a lot about her story since I recorded our interview. She has not let a near-fatal accident that resulted in a brain injury stop her from doing the thing she loves to do most which is to travel. She’s walked several Caminos and has written Camino guidebooks. Let’s listen to Stacey tell her story, share her insights about walking, and tells us about a Pilgrimage in the US called the Wisconsin ...
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 67
Our guest today, Mike Gardner, shares his inspirational story, the unexpected ways his faith was restored from walking, and the magic he began to see again both in the world and in people. Mike is originally from the UK and now lives in Spain. He’s an accomplished sports journalist and author. His book about the Camino is called Miracles on the Camino During the interview, we discuss the inspiring true stories he collected as he walked and later published as a book. I was mesmerized by both Mike...
Oct 21, 2022•54 min•Ep. 66
