I'm back again, with another solo episode! This is a massive milestone for my show: episode 500. In this episode, I reflect on the last 9.5 years of the podcast, and I share some news with you. My Links to Stay in Touch Goodreads Amazon

499 Aaron Owens Mayhew – The Best Lightweight Backpacking and Adventure Food For You

Feb 13th, 2023 35m 7s

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Aaron Owens Mayhew. She’s a backpacker, thru-hiker, and nutritionist. With years of outdoor adventures under her belt, she finally combined her two loves—backpacking and nutrition—into her current bus

498 Susan Jagannath – Himalayan Adventures: Fulfilling a 40-year Dream

Feb 6th, 2023 48m 21s

I'm excited to invite this week's guest back on the show! Susan is an online friend of mine, and she’s been on the show twice before to talk about her adventures. First, we discussed the Valley of Flowers and then the Camino Inglés. Now she’s b

497 Christine Reed – Adventures on the Wonderland Trail

Jan 30th, 2023 43m 21s

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Christine Reed. I recently read her fantastic book, Alone in Wonderland, about her experience on the Wonderland Trail in Washington State, USA. It’s a fantastic blend of a travel journal and personal

J.F. Penn – Adventures in Pilgrimage

Jan 23rd, 2023 53m 50s

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, J. F. Penn. Joanna is a friend of mine, and I’ve been listening to her fantastic podcast for over a decade now, The Creative Penn. Like me, Jo is a fan of solo walking, and she’s recently written a bo

495 Holly Worton – When Your Adventures Test Your “Limits”

Jan 16th, 2023 16m 27s

I'm back again, with another solo episode! I've been thinking lately about how certain adventures have tested my “limits.” I say that in quotes because I'm talking about perceived limitations: things we think we aren't capable of doing, when in

494 Gwen Zywicke - When Your Adventures Produce Mystical States

Jan 9th, 2023 29m 52s

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Gwendolyn Zywicke. I recently read her fantastic book, Ultrarunning Mysticism: Mind, Body, Spirit and the Sacredness of Overcoming Suffering. This book put words to an experience that I had had many t

493 Holly Worton - The Benefits of Armchair Adventures

Jan 2nd, 2023 15m 48s

I'm back again, with another solo episode! Inspired by an entire week of armchair adventures over the holiday season, I've decided to share my experience with you and remind you of the importance (and pleasure!) of armchair adventures. We don't

492 Lauri McKean – Overcoming Fears To Solo Adventures

Dec 26th, 2022 28m 8s

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Lauri McKean. I often get asked by women how to overcome fears of solo adventures. That’s why I talk about it so much on this podcast and on my blog. Lauri has a great story of how she overcame her fe

491 Helen Lear-Grant - Wheelchair-Accessible Adventures in the Hebrides

Dec 19th, 2022 35m 18s

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Helen Lear-Grant. Helen has traveled to many of the remote places I want to visit in Scotland, like the Inner and Outer Hebrides. I’ve had other friends visit there over the years for outdoor adventur

490 Holly Worton - How Bad Do You Want It? Finding Motivation For Your Adventures

Dec 12th, 2022 26m 36s

I'm back again, with another solo episode! This week's episode is late because I've been ill for a couple of weeks, lost my voice, and had to cancel two interviews. My voice is still a bit off, but at least I'm no longer croaking like a whisper

489 Doug Noll - Overcoming Disabilities and Thriving With Outdoor Adventures

Dec 5th, 2022 36m 34s

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Doug Noll. Doug was born with multiple disabilities: he had both audio and visual disabilities as well as two club feet. After struggling with sports in school, he turned to Scouts and the outdoors an

488 Holly Worton ~ When Your Adventures Scare You

Nov 28th, 2022 21m 47s

I'm back again, with another solo episode! Fear is something I've been thinking about a lot lately. A few weeks ago, on episode 483 with Erica Terblanche, we briefly discussed the importance of choosing things you're terrified of. That concept

487 Ethan Gallogly - Adventures on the John Muir Trail

Nov 21st, 2022 34m 51s

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Ethan Gallogly. I originally discovered him on PodcastGuests.com which, incidentally, is a great place to find guests for a podcast – or to pitch yourself to be featured on other shows. A few months a

486 Holly Worton – How Outdoor Adventures Help Us to Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable

Nov 14th, 2022 16m 11s

I'm back again, with another solo episode! This week, I'm talking about how outdoor adventures teach you what you can accomplish when you increase your tolerance for discomfort. This is a conversation that's come up with a couple of different p

485 Marie-Pier Tremblay ~ How To Go After Big Dreams And Adventures, Even When You Think It's Impossible

Nov 7th, 2022 40m 25s

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Marie-Pier Tremblay. We were recently introduced by Allison Boyle from episode 475. Just three years ago, Marie overcame doubt and fear to hike one of my dream trails: the Pacific Crest Trail. In th

484 Holly Worton – Time to Evaluate Your Year in Adventures and Start Planning New Ones

Oct 31st, 2022 16m 29s

I'm back again, with another solo episode! This week, I discuss the pagan new year or cycle and why this is such a great time to evaluate your year of adventures and plan the upcoming year. As you may know, I'm a big planner. In my experience,

483 Erica Terblanche ~ How Nature Helps Us Unlock Our Highest Potential

Oct 24th, 2022 41m 6s

I’m excited to introduce this week’s guest, Erica Terblanche. Erica was recently introduced to me by Eric Deeter, who was a guest on this show, on episode 368. You’ll hear us saying “Thanks Eric!” in this episode, and that’s who we’re talking a

482 Holly Worton – There's Always Room For Growth – But Is That What You Really Need?

Oct 17th, 2022 19m 4s

I'm back again, with another solo episode! Today I'll be talking about something that I've been reflecting on a lot lately. I talk a lot about personal growth and mindset – and it's true these two things are a big part of my life. I'm always lo

481 Corinne Kowal ~ Adventure on the Cape Wrath Trail

Oct 10th, 2022 49m 5s

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Corinne Kowal. I first discovered Corinne on Instagram, where I saw that she was planning to hike the Cape Wrath Trail, which has been on my bucket list for a couple of years now. I avidly followed he

480 Holly Worton ~ Making Your Adventures Non-Negotiable

Oct 3rd, 2022 24m

I'm back again, with another solo episode! This episode is a great companion to episode 377, where I talked about How to Prioritize Your Hobbies and Adventures. In that episode, I discussed the practical side of prioritizing your hobbies and ad

479 Jay Worthy ~ How to Live Adventurously With the 28 Summers Philosophy

Sep 26th, 2022 42m 57s

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Jay Worthy. He’s got a great concept called 28 Summers that I look forward to sharing with you. About Jay Worthy Jay Worthy is the host of the 28 Summers podcast and co-host of the Man Alive podcast

478 Holly Worton ~ The Importance of Showing Up for Your Adventures

Sep 19th, 2022 24m 10s

I'm back again, with another solo episode! Last week, I was interviewing Erica Terblanche for episode 483 and we talked a bit about the importance of showing up. It was just a quick mention, and I made note of it because I knew I wanted to dive

477 Nicole Snell ~ Mastering Outdoor Self-Defense

Sep 12th, 2022 48m 29s

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Nicole Snell. She’s another person I discovered on Instagram. I get asked a lot about how women can stay safe in the outdoors, and so I’m excited to invite someone on the show who is an actual expert

476 Holly Worton ~ How to Know When Enough is Enough With Your Hobbies and Adventures

Sep 5th, 2022 21m 46s

I'm back again, with another solo episode! Today I'm talking about how to know when enough is enough with our hobbies and outdoor adventures. Our hobbies and adventures don't have to be forever. But it can be hard to let go, especially when our