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 Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest   Listen To This Episode        Things I Discussed The Three Questions  PSYCH-K®  Jo Casey on the show  Joanna Hennon on the show  Cara Wild on the show  Sign up to be informed if/when I pick up the show again  Blog post on tree communication  Book on Mugwort    Related Episodes  379 Holly Worton ~ How to Re-evaluate Your Goals, Plans, and Projects (now with downloadable transcript!) 366 Joanna Hennon + Holly ~ Mid-life: Reevaluating Where You Are and Where You Want To Go (now with downloadable transcript!) 332 Joanna Hennon + Holly ~ How to Step Into a New Identity Even When You’re Not Sure What It Looks Like (now with downloadable transcript!) 330 Holly Worton ~ How to Develop Your Own Inner Compass (now with downloadable transcript!) 251 Holly Worton ~ How to Step Into a New Business Identity (now with downloadable transcript!)   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.

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 business.  Aaron has plenty of tips to help you figure out the best lightweight backpacking and adventure food for you. I really enjoyed talking with her, and I hope you find her tips to be useful. She has so many tips on finding the best food for your preferences.   About Aaron Owens Mayhew As a registered dietitian and ultralight long-distance backpacker, Aaron Owens Mayhew created Backcountry Foodie while preparing homemade, lightweight meals for her thru-hike attempt of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2017 and subsequent section and thru-hikes of the Appalachian Trail, Oregon Coast Trail, Colorado Trail, and the Condor Trail.   Aaron’s Links ·         Website ·         Instagram ·         Facebook ·         YouTube ·         Free download   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn ●     The main problems people face when packing foods for backpacking ●     How to find more savory options and avoid sugary meals ●     The best lightweight options for protein ●     How to figure out how many calories to pack per day of travel ●     How much weight should you aim for per day of food ●     How to create ultralight recipes without a food dehydrator ●     Best practices for cold soaking meals ●     How to maximize the shelf life of homemade camping and backpacking meals ●     Extra considerations for cold weather adventures ●     How to reduce plastic waste when creating backpacking meals ●     Why it’s so important to pack “happy foods” on your trip   Things We Discussed Thru-Hiker Diets - A Backpacking Food Comparison video  Backpacking Food Basics: How many calories should YOU pack? Compostable bags for meals    Related Episodes  496 J.F. Penn – Adventures in Pilgrimage 407 Keith Foskett ~ Through Hiking Long-Distance Trails in the USA and Spain (now with downloadable transcript!) 376 Holly Worton ~ Long Distance Walks: Time and Space to Think and Reflect (now with downloadable transcript!) 359 Adam Wells ~ How To Prepare For Your First Long Distance Trail (now with downloadable transcript!) 354 Stephen Marriott ~ The Life-changing Magic of Walking a Long-Distance Trail (now with downloadable transcript!)   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.

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 back to talk about a 40-year dream she had that she finally fulfilled. One of the things I love about Susan’s adventures is that she talks and writes about lesser-known places and routes, so I get to learn about new places. I hope you find this episode inspiring! Susan is a great example of someone who dreamt of a very specific adventure, and made it happen. About Susan Jagannath Susan Jagannath successfully combined a passion for reading, a love of writing and a fascination for technology, to create a career in technical writing. With over 60 technical manuals (not) to her name, she finally decided to use her writing and publishing skills for herself and publish her own books independently. To her mild surprise, her very niche books went bestseller regularly, that's when she realised she had a system that could help others write and publish as well. As an army brat and then military wife, her life included seven different schools, three universities and a couple of emergency evacuations from conflict zones. Travel and adventure were normal parts of life. She now believes in seizing every opportunity to have a new adventure, especially post-pandemic. Whether it’s camping on the beach in Australia, trekking in the Himalayas, kayaking in Queensland, whitewater rafting down the Ganges, or walking the Camino in Spain, her philosophy is to pack it into one or two weeks to create memories for a lifetime, (and disconnect from television and computer games). Susan is now on the next adventure of her life, traveling post-pandemic, helping corporate escapees write their first bestseller, and learning to be an awesome grandmother. What You'll Learn How Susan fulfilled a 40-year dream about adventure in the Himalayas Why you might want to plan your own Himalayan trip Susan’s top tips for visiting Sandakphu and Kanchenjunga Related Episodes 490 Holly Worton – How Bad Do You Want It? Finding Motivation For Your Adventures 480 Holly Worton ~ Making Your Adventures Non-Negotiable 485 Marie-Pier Tremblay ~ How To Go After Big Dreams And Adventures, Even When You Think It’s Impossible 403 Susan Jagannath ~ Adventures on the Camino Inglés (now with downloadable transcript!) 391 Susan Jagannath ~ Hiking the Valley of Flowers in the Himalayas (now with downloadable transcript!)

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 memoir, including reflections on her life experiences. I highly recommend it! In this episode, we talk about lessons learned from hiking multiple trails. We discuss how trails can help us to figure things out, and how to get started on your own solo backpacking adventures.   About Christine Christine Reed is a long-distance backpacker and author of the memoir, Alone in Wonderland. She shares her personal journey from sedentary office worker to rugged outdoorswoman in hopes of inspiring others to see something bigger for themselves-- whatever that may be. But also to remind us that a good story is about sharing something of ourselves and connecting with others. She's found in the outdoor community the first place that ever felt like home.   Christine’s Links Website Instagram Tiktok  Facebook   Get 20% OFF at http://aloneinwonderland.com (where you can find Christine's book, stickers and t-shirts) with the code: INTOTHEWOODS   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn Where is the Wonderland Trail and why you might want to hike it How solo backpacking helps us to figure things out Benefits of solo backpacking Why thru-hiking is about finding ourselves How solo backpacking can help us to quit the comparison trap   Things We Discussed Alone in Wonderland  Empty, by Susan Burton  Go Macro bars Gu energy gels    Related Episodes 492 Lauri McKean – Overcoming Fears To Solo Adventures 466 Holly Worton ~ Adventures in Integration (now with downloadable transcript!) 419 Holly Worton ~ Getting Through the Post-Adventure Blues 414 Rebecca Walsh ~ Solo Hiking for Women 367 Holly Worton ~ Finding Yourself Through Solo Travel and Outdoor Adventures (now with downloadable transcript!)   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.

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 book on pilgrimage. While I’ve done various long-distance trails in England, I’ve never done a pilgrimage. The Camino de Santiago has been on my list of things to do since 1996 when I first read Paulo Coelho’s book about it, so it’s definitely something I’ve been wanting to do. In this episode, we talk about what pilgrimage is and why you might want to do one. You certainly don’t have to be religious—you can use a pilgrimage to explore your own inner journey or simply to visit ancient sites or sacred places. I hope this episode inspires you to start thinking about pilgrimage!    About J.F. Penn J.F. Penn is the Award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thrillers, dark fantasy, and crime. She also writes non-fiction for writers as Joanna Penn, and is an award-winning podcaster, international speaker, and creative entrepreneur.   Jo's Links Author website Publishing + podcast website Travel website Kickstarter   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn What is a pilgrimage and how it differs from other types of long-distance routes Why you don’t have to be religious to do a pilgrimage The three stages of a pilgrimage Jo’s top tips for someone who is considering a pilgrimage   Things We Discussed The Pilgrims’ Way to Canterbury  St Cuthbert’s Way to Lindisfarne  Camino Portugués  Macs Adventure  Shikoku pilgrimage in Japan  Milford Track in New Zealand  Via Francigena  Cicerone guidebooks  The Art of Pilgrimage: The Seeker's Guide to Making Travel Sacred (The Spiritual Traveler’s Travel Guide), by Phil Cousineau    Related Episodes 437 Shawn Anderson ~ Adventures on the Camino Primitivo in Spain 407 Keith Foskett ~ Through Hiking Long-Distance Trails in the USA and Spain (now with downloadable transcript!) 403 Susan Jagannath ~ Adventures on the Camino Inglés (now with downloadable transcript!) 359 Adam Wells ~ How To Prepare For Your First Long Distance Trail (now with downloadable transcript!) 354 Stephen Marriott ~ The Life-changing Magic of Walking a Long-Distance Trail (now with downloadable transcript!)   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.

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 reality it's possible.   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn What are perceived limitations How our perceived limitations can hurt us How to know what your perceived limitations are How you can move beyond your perceived limitations   Things I Discussed Walking the Downs Link  PSYCH-K®    Related Episodes 493 Holly Worton – The Benefits of Armchair Adventures 490 Holly Worton – How Bad Do You Want It? Finding Motivation For Your Adventures 488 Holly Worton ~ When Your Adventures Scare You 486 Holly Worton – How Outdoor Adventures Help Us to Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable 478 Holly Worton ~ The Importance of Showing Up for Your Adventures   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.

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 times but couldn’t describe. It’s also not just for ultrarunning. If you do any type of endurance sport, such as cycling, walking, or hiking, you may have experienced this yourself.   About Gwen Zywicke Gwen is a senior instructor of communication studies at Louisiana State University, an ultrarunner, and a perpetual student of philosophy.   Guest's Links Facebook   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn What is ultrarunning mysticism What are the 9 characteristics of mystical experiences How people tap into mystical experiences during endurance sports The chemical ultrarunning induces that you don’t get in shorter distances How you can evoke these experiences or be more open to them   Things We Discussed Ultrarunning Mysticism: Mind, Body, Spirit and the Sacredness of Overcoming Suffering  Walter Stace Dr Joe Dispenza    Related Episodes 469 Holly Worton ~ How to Crew for an Ultramarathon (now with downloadable transcript!) 468 Eric Deeter ~ Use the Ultramarathon Mindset to Get Your Epic Life 450 Holly Worton ~ Adventures in Endurance 416 Holly Worton ~ Lessons Learned From My First Ultra 400 Holly Worton ~ Life is an Ultra (now with downloadable transcript!)   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.

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 always need to be on the go—we can balance activity and rest by getting inspired through armchair adventures. In this episode, I talk about the benefits of armchair adventures, and how you can enjoy your own guilt-free adventures from the comfort of your own home.   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn What are armchair adventures What I learned from my own armchair adventures The benefits of armchair adventures How to enjoy guilt-free armchair adventures How to have your own armchair adventures   Things I Discussed Ultrarunning Mysticism: Mind, Body, Spirit and the Sacredness of Overcoming Suffering, by Gwendolyn Zywicke  Alone in Wonderland, by Christine Reed  Pilgrimage: Lessons Learned from Solo Walking Three Ancient Ways, by J. F. Penn (advance copy)  Chasing Himalayan Dreams, by Susan Jagannath  Coast to Coast: Finding Wainwright's England, by Paul Amess  36 Islands: In Search of the Hidden Wonders of the Lake District and a Few Other Things Too, by Robert Twigger  Alone In Iceland | Hiking The Laugavegur Trail, by Abbie Barnes  The Cowboy Camper's Coast to Coast video  Jeff Pelletier's Namibia documentary   Related Episodes 484 Holly Worton – Time to Evaluate Your Year in Adventures and Start Planning New Ones 451 Dr Andrea Perez ~ How to Balance Adventure and Recovery (now with downloadable transcript!) 433 Robert Twigger ~ How Adventure Satisfies Our Need for Childlike Play (now with downloadable transcript!) 428 Holly Worton ~ Moving Your Adventures Into the Slower Months of the Year 418 Holly Worton ~ Adventures in Rest 403 Susan Jagannath ~ Adventures on the Camino Inglés (now with downloadable transcript!) 391 Susan Jagannath ~ Hiking the Valley of Flowers in the Himalayas (now with downloadable transcript!) 378 Holly Worton ~ How to Balance Your Hobbies When You're a Multipassionate Person (now with downloadable transcript!)   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.

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 fear of solo backpacking and camping, and how facing that fear has had a positive effect on other areas of her life. I hope you find it inspiring!   About Lauri Lauri is a lover of the natural world who has a fondness for hiking, backpacking, kayaking, and foraging edible and medicinal flora and fungi. She grew up in the magnificent state of Colorado (USA) where the Rocky Mountains meet the high desert and spent much of her childhood outdoors exploring these lands with her family. As an adult, she continued these outdoor adventures with friends and partners but felt uncomfortable with the idea of spending a night in the woods alone. At age 49, she decided to finally face this fear head-on and challenge herself to a one-night solo backpacking excursion. This not only resulted in a magnificent night but also the confidence and freedom to venture out for many others. Further, it was part of a transformational process that redefined her relationship with herself, her purpose, and others. Many of the things she learned during this process she now applies in her work as a Love, Dating, and Relating Coach through her business, Aligning to Love.   Lauri’s Links Website Facebook Freebie: Schedule a free 30-minute clarity session with Lauri if you're interested in discussing how nature and personal transformation influence love and relationships.    Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn Why Lauri decided to challenge her fear of solo backpacking and camping How mindset work and personal development work helped Lauri overcome her fears How facing her fear of solo camping has changed Lauri’s life How facing this fear helped Lauri to face other fears Lauri’s top tips for women who are afraid to try solo adventures   Related Episodes 477 Nicole Snell ~ Mastering Outdoor Self-Defense 462 Holly Worton ~ Overcoming the Fear of Solo Walking and Adventures (now with downloadable transcript!) 430 Sue-Ann Hickey ~ Adventures in Solo Cycling Tours 414 Rebecca Walsh ~ Solo Hiking for Women 367 Holly Worton ~ Finding Yourself Through Solo Travel and Outdoor Adventures (now with downloadable transcript!)   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.

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 adventures, and it’s been on my list ever since. In this episode, we talk about adventures in the Hebrides, and also Helen’s adventures as a disability travel blogger. We explore how her adventures have changed her life, and what she’s achieved with her adventures that she didn’t think was possible.   About Helen Helen is a disability travel blogger based in Scotland, exploring all of the fantastic wheelchair-accessible things that Scotland has to offer. Originally from England, she moved to Scotland 9 years ago and was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition less than a year later. She now lives in a rural village on the cusp of the highlands, with her wife and their two dogs - though they're all more likely to be found on an adventure somewhere!   Helen’s Links Website Instagram Facebook YouTube   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn Where to go in the Inner and Outer Hebrides Best time of the year to visit the Hebrides What Helen has learned from her wheelchair-accessible adventures How her adventures have changed her life Helen’s top tips for disabled adventurers   Things We Discussed The Golden Road   Related Episodes 489 Doug Noll – Overcoming Disabilities and Thriving With Outdoor Adventures 485 Marie-Pier Tremblay ~ How To Go After Big Dreams And Adventures, Even When You Think It’s Impossible 483 Erica Terblanche ~ How Nature Helps Us Unlock Our Highest Potential 467 Holly Worton ~ Hike Your Own Hike, On The Trail And In Life 443 Holly Worton ~ When Injury Keeps You From Your Adventures   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.

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 whispering frog. In this episode, I reflect on my experience working toward my black belt in kickboxing. I discuss what it took to pass the grading, and what I learned from the experience. I also reflect on how it's affected my outdoor adventures, and how the activities have been mutually supportive. Many months ago, a listener wrote in and asked me to talk about kickboxing. I've been waiting until now to do this episode. What you have learned from kickboxing; and what this teaches about learning new things in general, how to handle the physical discomfort of it, but what you have learned from it, and maybe what you've learned about how to learn?   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn What I've learned from kickboxing over the years What this has taught me about learning new things How I handled last-minute problems How kickboxing has helped my outdoor adventures and vice versa How mindset work helped me to pass my grading   Things I Discussed 382 Holly Worton ~ Know Your Why For Your Outdoor Adventures (now with downloadable transcript!) Martial Arts and the Autism Spectrum: the Challenges and Benefits of Martial Arts for Autism Kick Boxing: A Framework for Success, by Pat O'Keeffe    Related Episodes 488 Holly Worton ~ When Your Adventures Scare You 486 Holly Worton – How Outdoor Adventures Help Us to Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable 485 Marie-Pier Tremblay ~ How To Go After Big Dreams And Adventures, Even When You Think It’s Impossible 480 Holly Worton ~ Making Your Adventures Non-Negotiable 478 Holly Worton ~ The Importance of Showing Up for Your Adventures 453 Holly Worton ~ Finding the Motivation for Your Adventures (now with downloadable transcript!)   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.

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 and started to thrive. Doug is a whitewater guide, Level III PSIA ski instructor, sailor, and fly fisher. He has also been a rock climber, mountaineer, competitive swimmer, and Class IV kayaker. His various outdoor adventures have taught him discipline, persistence, patience, mental endurance, and fortitude, which he applies in his career as a peacemaker and mediator. In this episode, we discuss Doug’s adventures, how he overcame his disabilities to thrive in the outdoors, and what he’s learned over the years.   About Doug Noll Douglas E. Noll, JD, MA left a successful career as a trial lawyer to become a peacemaker. His calling is to serve humanity, and he executes his calling at many levels. He is an award-winning author, teacher, trainer, and highly experienced mediator. Doug’s work carries him from international work to helping people resolve deep interpersonal and ideological conflicts to training life inmates to be peacemakers and mediators in maximum-security prisons. His fourth book, De-Escalate: How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less, was published by Beyond Word Publishing in September 2017. De-Escalate is now in four languages and in its second printing. He is the co-founder of Prison of Peace, and creator of the Noll Affect Labeling System. In 2012, Doug was honored by California Lawyer Magazine as California Attorney of the Year.   Doug’s Links LinkedIn Facebook Facebook Twitter  Instagram DN YouTube EC YouTube Pinterest  Free gift   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn How Doug overcame his disabilities to thrive in the outdoors Meaningful moments in Doug’s adventures and what he’s learned from them How Doug’s adventures informed his career as a mediator   Things We Discussed Doug’s Difficult Conversations Project  Outward Bound  Counterstrain therapy  Rolfing  Peacemaking: Practicing at the Intersection of Law and Human Conflict  Sex, Politics & Religion at the Office: The New Competitive Advantage  De-Escalate: How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less  Elusive Peace: How Modern Diplomatic Strategies Could Better Resolve World Conflicts    Related Episodes 436 Tori Joy Geiger ~ How to Have Outdoor Adventures When You’ve Got a Chronic Illness 385 Holly Worton ~ How Your Adventures Can Revolutionize Your Relationship With Your Body (now with downloadable transcript!) 373 How Outdoors Adventures Can Help You Give Yourself Permission to Be You (now with downloadable transcript!) 367 Holly Worton ~ Finding Yourself Through Solo Travel and Outdoor Adventures (now with downloadable transcript!) 293 Holly Worton ~ How to Get Back on Track & Get Sh!t Done After Illness or Burnout (now with downloadable transcript!)   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.

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 stuck in my mind. I know I'm always talking about the importance of stepping outside of our comfort zone, and that's because I've been doing that a lot lately, especially in the last six months.   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn What is fear and why it's important What are the different types of fear What are the benefits of facing fear How to respond in the face of fear How to make it easier to face your fears   Things I Discussed PSYCH-K® Jane Talbot for NLP and sports mindset  It's Not Woo, It's Real – my episode on Cara Wilde's podcast  Cara Wilde on this podcast  Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway: How to Turn Your Fear and Indecision into Confidence and Action, by Susan J. Jeffers   Related Episodes 486 Holly Worton – How Outdoor Adventures Help Us to Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable 483 Erica Terblanche ~ How Nature Helps Us Unlock Our Highest Potential 462 Holly Worton ~ Overcoming the Fear of Solo Walking and Adventures (now with downloadable transcript!) 457 Sarah K Brandis ~ Running For Better Mental Health And Riding To Conquer Your Fears   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.

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 ago, I read his fantastic novel, The Trail, which I really enjoyed. Ethan is super knowledgeable about the John Muir Trail, and it shows in both his book and his conversations about the trail. He’s hiked the trail twice, and he shares his tips in this episode. I hope you enjoy the trip!   About Ethan Gallogly Ethan Gallogly, PhD has been a leader in the Sierra Club, the Cal Hiking and Outdoors Society (CHAOS) at UC Berkeley, and the Outdoors Club of Southern California. His boots have covered countless miles, including the John Muir Trail, the High Sierra Trail, the Oregon Section of the Pacific Crest Trail, the Tahoe-Yosemite Trail, and the Theodore Solomons Trail. He was a reviewer for Sierra North, Sierra South, and Yosemite National Park and has read nearly every book on the history of the Sierra Nevada.   Ethan’s Links Website Get The Trail for free on Kindle Unlimited   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn What it’s like to hike the John Muir Trail The California trail Ethan recommends for beginners What Ethan has learned from his backpacking adventures Why Ethan wrote a novel about the trail, rather than a memoir What you need to know to hike the JMT   Things We Discussed PodcastGuests.com  Tom Harrison’s map pack for the John Muir Trail  John Muir Trail Topographic Map Guide  John Muir Trail: The Essential Guide to Hiking America's Most Famous Trail, by Elizabeth Wenk  Jeremy Ashcroft maps  French Pyrenees GR10 trail    Related Episodes 407 Keith Foskett ~ Through Hiking Long-Distance Trails in the USA and Spain (now with downloadable transcript!) 376 Holly Worton ~ Long Distance Walks: Time and Space to Think and Reflect (now with downloadable transcript!) 368 Yvette Webster ~ How to Take Your Hiking to the Next Level (now with downloadable transcript!) 359 Adam Wells ~ How To Prepare For Your First Long Distance Trail (now with downloadable transcript!) 354 Stephen Marriott ~ The Life-changing Magic of Walking a Long-Distance Trail (now with downloadable transcript!)   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.

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 people recently, and I wanted to share it here. I would never have been able to run 100km if I hadn't gotten through many uncomfortable runs. I would never have completed the Coast to Coast – or any of my trails – if I hadn't pushed beyond discomfort. I wouldn't be ready for my black belt grading if I hadn't showed up for many uncomfortable sparring classes.   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn Why you might want to get comfortable with discomfort Why stepping outside of our comfort zone is like building a muscle How to get comfortable with discomfort Ways you can choose discomfort in your adventures Ways you can choose discomfort outside of your outdoor adventures The benefits of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable   Things I Discussed Toastmasters   Related Episodes 482 Holly Worton – There's Always Room For Growth – But Is That What You Really Need? 468 Eric Deeter ~ Use the Ultramarathon Mindset to Get Your Epic Life 450 Holly Worton ~ Adventures in Endurance 369 Holly Worton ~ Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone With Outdoor Adventures (now with downloadable transcript!)   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.

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 this episode, we talk about what Marie learned on the trail, and how she overcame fears to make it happen. We also discuss how you can overcome fears and blocks that might be holding you back from attempting to achieve your dreams.   About Marie-Pier Tremblay Marie-Pier Tremblay is a certified life coach who lives in Montreal, Canada. After thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2019, Marie started transitioning from freelance graphic designer and illustrator to full-time business owner. In 2021, she launched her podcast Self-Growth Nerds and her Brave & Bold coaching program, in which she guides her clients to go wholeheartedly in the direction of their dream (like she did!)   Guest's Links Instagram Podcast   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn How Marie broke through self-doubt to achieve her biggest dream How through-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail changed Marie’s life What the PCT taught her about going after big dreams The power of being willing to be uncomfortable Why it’s important to practice neutrality How you can go after big dreams and adventures, even when you think it’s impossible How to break past fears and just go for it   Things We Discussed Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart: An Adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail, by Carrot Quinn  Outward Bound  NOLS    Related Episodes 467 Holly Worton ~ Hike Your Own Hike, On The Trail And In Life 407 Keith Foskett ~ Through Hiking Long-Distance Trails in the USA and Spain (now with downloadable transcript!) 376 Holly Worton ~ Long Distance Walks: Time and Space to Think and Reflect (now with downloadable transcript!) 359 Adam Wells ~ How To Prepare For Your First Long Distance Trail (now with downloadable transcript!) 354 Stephen Marriott ~ The Life-changing Magic of Walking a Long-Distance Trail (now with downloadable transcript!)   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.

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, if I don't get clear on my vision of what I want to experience in the coming weeks and months, time can pass by and I don't do anything meaningful.   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn Why now is a good time to review your year of adventures Why it's a great time to get ready for a new cycle Questions to ask yourself to evaluate your current year of adventures Questions to ask to help you plan your next year of adventures How to check in with yourself on a regular basis   Things I Discussed Samhain/Samhuinn   Related Episodes 475 Allison Boyle ~ Planning Your Adventures Around Your Seasons of Life 389 Holly Worton ~ How to Plan Your 2021 When the Future Feels Uncertain (now with downloadable transcript!) 387 Holly Worton ~ Wrap Up the Current Year Before You Start Planning the New One (now with downloadable transcript!) 379 Holly Worton ~ How to Re-evaluate Your Goals, Plans, and Projects (now with downloadable transcript!)   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.

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 about. In this episode, we talk about how nature helps us to unlock our highest potential. We also discuss the cost of being disconnected from nature—mentally, physically, and emotionally.   About Erica Terblanche Erica is a life and well-being coach, and has a popular weekly feature on Mix FM on the science of well-being and how people can build resilience in scientifically validated ways. She has a degree in psychology. a masters in positive psychology from the University of East London in the UK, and several international coaching qualifications that enable her to work with individuals and especially within teams. She has twenty years of corporate experience at Exco and Board level in financial services and holds an MBA from the University of Cape Town. She is also a well-known and accomplished endurance athlete, having won some of the world's most grueling multi-day races (she has told me the furthest she has ever run without stopping once is 208km - she knows about perseverance and grit and not just from textbooks) and she is the author of the much-acclaimed memoir RUN for the Love of Life, which also made it to the Exclusive Books Top Recommended list for non-fiction only three months after publishing the book. Erica is also the founder of Teach a Girl to Fish and Thrive Guru, both businesses helping people to unlock their highest personal potential, well-being and happiness, especially through combining psychology and nature immersion. She has a unique angle on motivational speaking, blending her corporate experience with the lessons from extreme distance running with the science of what makes life worthwhile to inspire, equip and motivate people to take that next step in their life.   Erica’s Links Website Instagram Facebook Facebook Endurance Mind freebie Landing page   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn Why is it important for us to even try to unlock our highest potential How nature can help us unlock our highest potential The cost of being disconnected from nature Practical things we can start doing to reconnect with nature How to use our adventures to unlock our highest potential   Things We Discussed RUN for the Love of Life: What I learned while running more than 10,000 miles through some of the harshest landscapes on Earth  Autotelic: someone or something that has a purpose in, and not apart from, itself. The “heliotropic effect”: the theory that people work toward the most positive image they hold of themselves. It’s based on the ability of plants to grow toward sunlight. Walden, Henry David Thoreau  Richard Louv  Shinrin yoku (forest bathing)  Comrades   Related Episodes 468 Eric Deeter ~ Use the Ultramarathon Mindset to Get Your Epic Life 369 Holly Worton ~ Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone With Outdoor Adventures (now with downloadable transcript!) 368 Yvette Webster ~ How to Take Your Hiking to the Next Level (now with downloadable transcript!) 361 Cara Wilde ~ How to Take the Brakes Off Your Personal Growth (now with downloadable transcript!) 333 Holly Worton ~ Do You Have a Fixed Mindset or a Growth Mindset? (now with downloadable transcript!)   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.

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 looking at how I can learn and grow. The thing is, there's always room for more growth – but do you want it? Do you really need it? A few months ago, I talked about balancing growth with integration, and I do think that's important. But even more important is to pause once in a while and ask ourselves: Do I want to focus on growth right now? Do I need to focus on growth right now? What do I choose to focus on? I hope you find this episode interesting and useful!   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn There's always room for more growth – but do we need it right now? The problem with getting caught up in wanting to “fix” ourselves How to know when it's enough How to know when it's time to take a break from personal growth How to shift your perspective from growth into what you really need   Things I Discussed Martial Arts and the Autism Spectrum: the Challenges and Benefits of Martial Arts for Autism Camping on The Ridgeway: Planning Your Ridgeway Walk  Camping on the South Downs Way: Planning Where to Stay Avebury Hidden Gems: Off the Beaten Path Near the Avebury Stone Circle  Autumn 100  PSYCH-K®    Related Episodes 475 Allison Boyle ~ Planning Your Adventures Around Your Seasons of Life 466 Holly Worton ~ Adventures in Integration 364 Holly Worton – Personal Growth Through Outdoor Adventure (now with downloadable transcript!) 361 Cara Wilde ~ How to Take the Brakes Off Your Personal Growth (now with downloadable transcript!)   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.

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 her preparations for the trip, and couldn’t wait to hear more once she returned. The Cape Wrath Trail is often considered to be one of Britain’s most challenging trails, mostly due to its remoteness and rough terrain. I find it appealing because I love the idea of being out alone on the trails in such a wild part of the country. I hope you find this episode inspiring!   About Corinne German, born and raised in France, I have studied in NYC where I started working, moved back to Europe where I met my husband, and we have subsequently lived 11 years abroad (Berlin, Brussels and Madrid) before moving back to France. I am the mother of 3 children: 2 boys aged 12 (almost 13) and 9 and a girl who is 5 and a half. I am a self-taught interior designer and property renovation manager. I have always been a walker if not a hiker. My parents weren't very sports-inclined but the Sunday morning walk in the nearby forest was somewhat of a ritual. We used to spend holidays as children in the German pre-alps in Bavaria (between Munich and Salzburg) where we hiked up some easy paths. I took up nordic walking while living in Berlin over 10 years ago and have been able to practice it regularly since moving back to France 4 years ago. Living pretty much in the center of the Fontainebleau forest has enabled me to walk on a regular basis to prepare for the CWT.   Corinne’s Links   Instagram Website Instagram   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn What is the Cape Wrath Trail and why you might want to do it Why it’s called Britain’s toughest trail How to prepare and train for the Cape Wrath Trail How Corinne overcame the logistics of taking a 3-week holiday without kids Corinne’s favorite gear that she took Why you should pack zip ties for your next long-distance hike Things Corinne sent back home because she didn’t need them The logistics for resupplying food on this super remote trail The most challenging things about the trail How Corinne managed navigation on the Cape Wrath Trail How Corinne “MacGyvered” a new hiking pole when hers snapped on Day 2   Things We Discussed Cape Wrath Ultra Altra Lone Peak shoes  Altra Olympus  Garmin InReach  WalkHighlands website  Cape Wrath Trail Guide Group on Facebook  Hubba Hubba MSR 2-person tent  OS Maps app  Fjallraven Classic UK    Related Episodes 407 Keith Foskett ~ Through Hiking Long-Distance Trails in the USA and Spain (now with downloadable transcript!) 376 Holly Worton ~ Long Distance Walks: Time and Space to Think and Reflect (now with downloadable transcript!) 368 Yvette Webster ~ How to Take Your Hiking to the Next Level (now with downloadable transcript!) 354 Stephen Marriott ~ The Life-changing Magic of Walking a Long-Distance Trail (now with downloadable transcript!) 359 Adam Wells ~ How To Prepare For Your First Long Distance Trail (now with downloadable transcript!)   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.