Episodes

  • 500 Holly Worton – Happy Trails to You

    500 Holly Worton – Happy Trails to You
    Feb 20 2023
    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 WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestGoogle+LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunesClick here to subscribe via RSSClick 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 WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestGoogle+LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunesClick here to subscribe via RSSClick 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.
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    16 mins
  • 499 Aaron Owens Mayhew – The Best Lightweight Backpacking and Adventure Food For You

    499 Aaron Owens Mayhew – The Best Lightweight Backpacking and Adventure Food For You
    Feb 13 2023
    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 WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestGoogle+LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunesClick here to subscribe via RSSClick 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 WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestGoogle+LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunesClick here to subscribe via RSSClick 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.
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    35 mins
  • 498 Susan Jagannath – Himalayan Adventures: Fulfilling a 40-year Dream

    498 Susan Jagannath – Himalayan Adventures: Fulfilling a 40-year Dream
    Feb 6 2023

    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
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    • 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!)
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    48 mins
  • 497 Christine Reed – Adventures on the Wonderland Trail

    497 Christine Reed – Adventures on the Wonderland Trail
    Jan 30 2023
    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 WebsiteInstagramTiktok 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 itHow solo backpacking helps us to figure things outBenefits of solo backpackingWhy thru-hiking is about finding ourselvesHow solo backpacking can help us to quit the comparison trap   Things We Discussed Alone in Wonderland Empty, by Susan Burton Go Macro barsGu energy gels    Related Episodes 492 Lauri McKean – Overcoming Fears To Solo Adventures466 Holly Worton ~ Adventures in Integration (now with downloadable transcript!)419 Holly Worton ~ Getting Through the Post-Adventure Blues414 Rebecca Walsh ~ Solo Hiking for Women367 Holly Worton ~ Finding Yourself Through Solo Travel and Outdoor Adventures (now with downloadable transcript!)   Connect With Holly WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestGoogle+LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunesClick here to subscribe via RSSClick 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 WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestGoogle+LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunesClick here to subscribe via RSSClick 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.
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    43 mins
  • 496 J.F. Penn – Adventures in Pilgrimage

    496 J.F. Penn – Adventures in Pilgrimage
    Jan 23 2023
    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 websitePublishing + podcast websiteTravel websiteKickstarter   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn What is a pilgrimage and how it differs from other types of long-distance routesWhy you don’t have to be religious to do a pilgrimageThe three stages of a pilgrimageJo’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 Spain407 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 WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestGoogle+LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunesClick here to subscribe via RSSClick 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 WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestGoogle+LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunesClick here to subscribe via RSSClick 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.
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    54 mins
  • 495 Holly Worton – When Your Adventures Test Your “Limits”

    495 Holly Worton – When Your Adventures Test Your “Limits”
    Jan 16 2023
    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 limitationsHow our perceived limitations can hurt usHow to know what your perceived limitations areHow 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 Adventures490 Holly Worton – How Bad Do You Want It? Finding Motivation For Your Adventures488 Holly Worton ~ When Your Adventures Scare You486 Holly Worton – How Outdoor Adventures Help Us to Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable478 Holly Worton ~ The Importance of Showing Up for Your Adventures   Connect With Holly WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestGoogle+LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunesClick here to subscribe via RSSClick 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 WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestGoogle+LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunesClick here to subscribe via RSSClick 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.
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    16 mins
  • 494 Gwen Zywicke - When Your Adventures Produce Mystical States

    494 Gwen Zywicke - When Your Adventures Produce Mystical States
    Jan 9 2023
    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 mysticismWhat are the 9 characteristics of mystical experiencesHow people tap into mystical experiences during endurance sportsThe chemical ultrarunning induces that you don’t get in shorter distancesHow 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 StaceDr 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 Life450 Holly Worton ~ Adventures in Endurance416 Holly Worton ~ Lessons Learned From My First Ultra400 Holly Worton ~ Life is an Ultra (now with downloadable transcript!)   Connect With Holly WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestGoogle+LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunesClick here to subscribe via RSSClick 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 WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestGoogle+LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunesClick here to subscribe via RSSClick 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.
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    30 mins
  • 493 Holly Worton - The Benefits of Armchair Adventures

    493 Holly Worton - The Benefits of Armchair Adventures
    Jan 2 2023
    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 adventuresWhat I learned from my own armchair adventuresThe benefits of armchair adventuresHow to enjoy guilt-free armchair adventuresHow 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 Ones451 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 Year418 Holly Worton ~ Adventures in Rest403 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 WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestGoogle+LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunesClick here to subscribe via RSSClick 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 WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestGoogle+LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunesClick here to subscribe via RSSClick 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.
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    16 mins