Into the Woods with Holly Worton

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.

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 adventures. I also covered how to determine how much free time you have to devote to your hobbies, how to design your ideal week and see how your hobbies fit in, how to get clear on why your hobbies are so important to you, and how to see if your mindset is supporting you in making your hobbies a priority. In this week's episode, I'll be talking more about the concept of making your adventures non-negotiable and the mindset around this. I'm very mindful of how I spend my time, and I hope this episode helps you to use your time in the best way for you.   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn What does it mean for something to be non-negotiable? Why are non-negotiables so important to have in your life? How to identify your non-negotiables How to check if your non-negotiables are still serving you How to review your list of non-negotiables on a regular basis   Things I Discussed 478 Holly Worton ~ The Importance of Showing Up for Your Adventures The Year You Want book  Oura ring  HRV4Training app    Related Episodes 452 Diane Randall ~ Putting More Life into Your Work-Life Balance 451 Dr Andrea Perez ~ How to Balance Adventure and Recovery (now with downloadable transcript!) 382 Holly Worton ~ Know Your Why For Your Outdoor Adventures (now with downloadable transcript!) 377 Holly Worton ~ How to Prioritize Your Hobbies and 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.

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 (launching Summer 2022). Jay got his start in life as an instructor teaching members to use gym equipment for free, so he could get a free membership for himself – two decades later he was the first non-US CEO of the $1 billion company that made that equipment!   After an adventurous childhood, his life lost its adventurous edge. Work and other commitments quickly took priority, and his passion and desire for adventure were suppressed to make way for his growing workload and other commitments. Through a series of life-changing moments and a period of intense stress and depression in his early 40's, he knew something had to change. Today he is a Vice President in a Fortune 500 corporation with a determination to show that living a life of purpose and earning a living are not mutually exclusive.   He is on a mission to prove that happiness and financial security can co-exist, and that it's time for the corporate world to recognise that grinding executives into the ground and sapping every ounce of their energy is entirely counter-intuitive to optimising their impact and leadership. Jay's 28 Summers Philosophy is that living adventurously is the key to a happy life and that getting reconnected with nature is the cure for what ails us.   Jay's Links Website Instagram   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn How Jay overcame imposter syndrome with his adventures How you can have “before work adventures” How to evaluate your week with “memorable moments” The best “dose” of nature for mental health How to create your own menu for a morning flow Why living adventurously, and time in nature, is the cure for what ails us How you can embrace the concept of 28 Summers and use it to have more adventures Ideas for simple (and life-changing) adventures you can do anytime   Things We Discussed Tom Bilyeu Impact Theory interview on YouTube with Jesse Itzler  Alastair Humphreys  Diane Randall's episode  What is the Best Dose of Nature and Green Exercise for Improving Mental Health? A Multi-Study Analysis  Atomic Habits An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones, by James Clear  TS Eliot quote: “If you aren't in over your head, how do you know how tall you are?” Exuma island chain Lucy Shepherd  Mark Beaumont  Max Woosey    Related Episodes 457 Sarah K Brandis ~ Running For Better Mental Health And Riding To Conquer Your Fears 452 Diane Randall ~ Putting More Life into Your Work-Life Balance 406 Yvette Webster ~ How Outdoor Adventures Can Help with Mental Health (now with downloadable transcript!) 397 Holly Worton ~ When You Get Impostor Syndrome With Your Outdoor Adventures 366 Joanna Hennon + Holly ~ Mid-life: Reevaluating Where You Are and Where You Want To Go (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! 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 deeper into the topic on a solo episode. In fact, I made several notes of concepts that I wanted to explore on upcoming solo episodes.   “Showing up” is something I've been reflecting on lately as I prepare for my black belt grading in December (fingers crossed). I've been showing up for classes more than ever before. I've been showing up consistently, and I've been focusing on getting better—and, guess what? It's working. Showing up for our adventures (and other things in life) has great power to change our lives and ourselves.   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn What is showing up and why is it important  How showing up changes you and your life How to show up for the important things in life Troubleshooting your process for showing up How to get started today by showing up for the things that matter to you   Things I Discussed PSYCH-K®   Related Episodes 459 Holly Worton ~ How to Know When You're Putting Too Much Pressure on Yourself 458 Holly Worton ~ Getting Back to Sports and Adventures After a Long Break 382 Holly Worton ~ Know Your Why For Your Outdoor Adventures (now with downloadable transcript!) 377 Holly Worton ~ How to Prioritize Your Hobbies and 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.

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 in this field. Women are often worried not about the practicalities of being in the outdoors, but about human predators. Training in some type of self-defense technique is incredibly useful not only in the outdoors but in our day-to-day lives. Learning some form of self-defense is a powerful gift we can give to ourselves. It serves as protection and it also has a ripple effect throughout our lives, increasing our sense of personal power and self-confidence. I hope you find this episode useful, and I hope it inspires you to do some type of self-defense training if you haven't already.   About Nicole Nicole Snell is an award winning international speaker, facilitator and self-defense instructor specializing in sexual assault prevention education, gender-based violence prevention, and empowerment. She is the CEO of Girls Fight Back, Founder of Outdoor Defense and Lead Instructor with both IMPACT Personal Safety and IMPACT Global. Nicole has facilitated Sexual Assault Prevention workshops at over 90 military installations worldwide and speaks to gender inclusive groups at colleges, K-12 schools, Fortune 500 companies, corporations, the US Military, outdoor groups, women's retreats, and more both domestically and abroad. Nicole is an NACP Credentialed Advocate and has been a guest on over 25 podcasts. Nicole was featured in the self-defense instructional video featuring IMPACT Personal Safety produced by Tastemade Travel that won a Webby Award in May 2020. In 2021, she was featured for her work in outdoor safety in the November issue of Women's Health Magazine and was a guest on the Nike Trained podcast. She is a passionate solo traveler, hiker, outdoors enthusiast, and is an adventure leader for Black Girls Trekkin. Nicole is committed to ending violence in all of its forms and strives to empower people with the skills to live without limits!   Nicole's Links Website Website (Girls Fight Back) Instagram (Adventures of Nik) Instagram (Girls Fight Back) Facebook Twitter YouTube FREE Super Self-Defense Guide This is a free guide with some basic principles of self-defense, words of encouragement, frequently asked questions, and a list of vetted self-defense organizations worldwide so that you can find a local class in your area! Outdoor Defense video series    Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn Why outdoor self-defense is needed Dangerous myths about women and personal safety Why intuition is such an important part of self-defense How you can have solo adventures with confidence How to overcome fear and anxiety around solo adventures Practical things you can do to feel safer Nicole's top strategies for safety Whether or not self-defense tools are worth using How empowerment self-defense is different from other types of classes   Things We Discussed The Gift of Fear, by Gavin de Becker  Black Girls Trekkin'  Video: Facts About Self-Defense Tools & Weapons  Model Mugging  IMPACT Personal Safety  Signal mirror  Emergency whistle    Related Episodes 462 Holly Worton ~ Overcoming the Fear of Solo Walking and Adventures (now with downloadable transcript!) 414 Rebecca Walsh ~ Solo Hiking for Women 393 Holly Worton ~ Staying Safe in the Outdoors 383 Anne Malambo ~ How Solo Travel Can Change Our Lives (now with downloadable transcript!) 310 Holly Worton ~ How to Feel More Safe & Secure in Life (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'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 hobby is a big part of our identity. We might even worry what will people think of me?   There's a difference between giving up and choosing to let go because you've had enough.  Here's how to know when enough is enough and it's time to let go and move on.   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn How to know when enough is enough with your hobbies and adventures How to know when to quit, pause, or change our adventures How to evaluate how our adventures fit into our lifestyle changes   Things I Discussed If Trees Could Talk large print edition  Living Life Naturally Podcast  459 Holly Worton ~ How to Know When You're Putting Too Much Pressure on Yourself 382 Holly Worton ~ Know Your Why For Your Outdoor Adventures (now with downloadable transcript!) 368 Yvette Webster ~ How to Take Your Hiking to the Next Level (now with downloadable transcript!)   Related Episodes 380 Sarah K Brandis ~ What To Do When Our Passions Lead To Burnout (now with downloadable transcript!) 379 Holly Worton ~ How to Re-evaluate Your Goals, Plans, and Projects (now with downloadable transcript!) 378 Holly Worton ~ How to Balance Your Hobbies When You're a Multipassionate Person (now with downloadable transcript!) 377 Holly Worton ~ How to Prioritize Your Hobbies and Adventures (now with downloadable transcript!) 324 Holly Worton ~ How to Keep Overwhelm From Becoming 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.

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Allison Boyle. I first discovered her on Instagram, where she posts all you need to know to have outdoor adventures. Allison posts about backcountry hygiene, solo hiking for women, and more.   As you know, I tend to over plan my life, which sometimes leads to overwhelm and frustration. I absolutely love this concept of planning life around themes that last for a season, and then measuring success based on how my experiences matched up with that theme. I hope you find this episode interesting and inspiring!   About Allison Allison Boyle is an Outdoor Educator and Empowerment Coach who teaches women how to use the skill of outdoor backpacking to become more confident, independent, and adventurous versions of themselves. She also hosts a popular adventure blog that receives over 65,000 pageviews a month, and has been featured as a guest expert on backpacking for Women's Health Magazine and Gaia GPS Out-and-Back Podcast.   Allison has been honing her skills in the mountains for over eight years through backpacking, climbing, and mountaineering in the western United States. She's coached over 1,200 women to become safe, confident, and self-sufficient backpackers through her personal framework inside of her coaching program, Become an Outdoor Backpacking Badass. She believes backpacking is a skill that has a ripple effect on other aspects of one's life and that women don't have to “grow up in the outdoors” to become confident in the backcountry.   Allison's Links Website Instagram Backpacker Starter Kit This backpacking starter kit is filled with 14 pages of my best hiking and backpacking tips to help you learn what it takes to become a safe, confident, and self-sufficient outdoor backpacker!   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn How to plan your life experiences around personal seasons How to choose and define each season of your life Making sure your life is aligned with the seasonal theme you chose How to measure your success based on how true you were to each season of life How to figure out what you want your next season to be   Things We Discussed The Instagram post that inspired this conversation  Backpacking Badass    Related Episodes 428 Holly Worton ~ Moving Your Adventures Into the Slower Months of the Year 420 Holly Worton ~ Use Your Intuition to Find Your Next Adventures 378 Holly Worton ~ How to Balance Your Hobbies When You're a Multipassionate Person (now with downloadable transcript!) 317 Holly Worton ~ Know Yourself: How to Answer the Question of “Where Am I Going?” (now with downloadable transcript!) 304 Holly Worton ~ How To Prioritize When You Can't Do It All (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, Kimberly from Gal on the Go. I discovered her profile on the PodcastGuests.com directory, and I was instantly curious. I love the idea of being a lifestyle adventurer!   In this episode, we talk about what it means to be a lifestyle adventurer, and how we can all add more adventure to our lives. Kimberly is so much fun to talk to, because she doesn't just focus on one or two types of adventures—she does all kinds of things. She's really inspired me to keep my mind open to new types of experiences.  I hope you find this episode inspiring!   About Kimberly Kimberly, aka Gal on the Go's, life has been a wild ride filled with many unforgettable adventures, like cycling more than 500 miles across New York State in seven days! She also proudly served as a U.S. ambassador at Vancouver's 2010 Winter Paralympic Games for Alpine skiing and the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi for ice hockey.   Concurrently, Kimberly owns Rock n Flow Yoga, an outdoor yoga biz that blends music from her years as a radio DJ with her Vinyasa skills as a certified yoga instructor. However, she is most passionate about hosting Gal on the Go Unplugged®, a bi-weekly podcast series featuring raw interviews with women from all walks of life, sharing their inspiring and empowering experiences.   A mantra Kimberly wrote and lives by... Remember, you are here to experience life – be curious be kind be bold - Gal on the Go   Kimberly's Links Website RSS Spotify Instagram - Gal on the Go Instagram - Gal on the Go Unplugged   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn What it means to be a lifestyle adventurer How our adventures can help us to tackle challenging life moments How you can add more adventure to your life Where to find a variety of adventures to try How you can become a lifestyle adventurer   Things We Discussed Tracks and Yaks   Related Episodes 377 Holly Worton ~ How to Prioritize Your Hobbies and Adventures (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!) 364 Holly Worton – Personal Growth Through Outdoor Adventure (now with downloadable transcript!) 328 Holly Worton ~ How to Add More Adventure to Your Life (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.

I'm back again, with another solo episode! I just had a chat with Eric Deeter this afternoon for his podcast. You may remember Eric from episode 468, where we talked about the “ultramarathon mindset.” In it, he mentioned that a lot of people think that to train for a race, they just need to follow a plan and do the physical workouts. They don't realize that they could also benefit from working on their mindset.   This led me to think about a topic that had been on the back of my mind for a while: sports mindset. Now, I've already done an episode on this, back in mid-2021 with Jane Talbot. But the mindset work I do with myself has been paying off lately, and I've been seeing very clear results. I've been wanting to talk about this and share with you how you can make mindset work a part of your own training plan.   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn What is a sports mindset and why is it important What is a subconscious mindset and why is it important How to get started with mindset work How to get the mindset you need to achieve your goals How to make mindset work a part of your training plan   Things I Discussed The Going North Podcast with Dom Brightmon  PSYCH-K® Basic Workshop  20% discount on mindset upgrade sessions    Related Episodes 468 Eric Deeter ~ Use the Ultramarathon Mindset to Get Your Epic Life 439 Racquelle Pakutz ~ Rewiring Your Mindset With Hiking 396 Jane Talbot ~ How to Improve Your Sports Mindset 333 Holly Worton ~ Do You Have a Fixed Mindset or a Growth Mindset? (now with downloadable transcript!) 295 Sharon Lock ~ How to Make Mindset Work a Habit (now with downloadable transcript!) 270 Holly Worton ~ Why Mindset Matters (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.

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Richard Hill, otherwise known as Day Tripper. I first discovered him earlier this year when I was looking for videos on the Coast to Coast. From there, I started watching his other videos about his outdoor adventures. I was particularly interested in his videos on stealth camping. This is a type of wild camping that's commonly done in more urban or semi-urban environments, where the aim is to go unnoticed. I've been wanting to try this for myself, so I thought I'd get more tips from an expert before getting started. There's some great advice about stealth camping in this episode, and I hope it inspires you to give it a try.    About Richard Hill Richard has a busy stressful job managing properties on Regent Street and found he needed to find time out each week to recharge his batteries. So just over 2 years ago Day Tripper was born where he heads out for an outdoor mini adventure every week. Sometimes it's hiking part of a long-distance footpath, other times it's wild camping or stealth camping for the night in his local area or further afield. He likes to challenge himself to do new things and recently completed the 190-mile Coast to Coast hike which included camping in some very unusual camping locations in bad weather. Richard posts his adventures on U Tube to hopefully encourage others to venture out more into the great outdoors and become Day Trippers, and explore all the benefits it offers.   Guest's Links YouTube Instagram  Website   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn What is stealth camping and how does it differ from wild camping How to find the less risky places to stealth camp What to look for in a good site to stealth camp Richard's top tips for people who want to get started stealth camping The best setup to use for stealth camping   Things We Discussed Spooky Stealth Camp at Abandoned Sea Fort - Cut off by Tide - No Escape!  OS App  Stealth Camping Alliance  London Wild Campers Facebook group  Stealth Camping in London - March Bridge Challenge - Stealth Camping Alliance  Steve Wallis   Related Episodes 462 Holly Worton ~ Overcoming the Fear of Solo Walking and Adventures 419 Holly Worton ~ Getting Through the Post-Adventure Blues 411 Holly Worton ~ Who Do You Need to Be for The Adventures You Want to Have? (now with downloadable transcript!) 408 Holly Worton ~ Start Where You Are (now with downloadable transcript!) 402 Cynthia Radford ~ Do You Know How to Leave No Trace? (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.

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Brad Borkan. This is Brad's third time on the show. He was a guest on episodes 422 and 370, where we talked about Adventures in Audacious Goal Setting and How Outdoor Adventures Can Help You Make Better Decisions In Life. Now he's back, and we're talking about goal setting for our adventures and other areas of life. I find that when I achieve a goal in my adventures, it really expands my perspective of what's possible for me in other areas of life, too. And that goes both ways. I hope you find this episode interesting and useful, and I hope it inspires you to do joyful and exciting things in life.   About Brad Borkan Brad Borkan is a motivational speaker and co-author of: When Your Life Depends on It: Extreme Decision Making Lessons from the Antarctic and Audacious Goals, Remarkable Results.: How an Explorer, an Engineer and a Statesman Shaped our Modern World. Brad's talks, books and articles focus on the real-life-and-death decisions made by great visionaries like the early Antarctic explorers. His work reveals amazing lessons in leadership, team work, and sheer grit and determination that can help all of us make better decisions in our lives today. Brad is also a guest writer for magazines, including the Crisis Response Journal and Strategy + Business.   Brad's Links Website Facebook Twitter   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn What are goals and why they're so important in life The difference between goals and desires Why writing your goals down on a regular basis helps you to achieve them How you can achieve bigger goals even if you have a full-time job How to apply these techniques to outdoor adventures and other areas of life   Things We Discussed 422 Brad Borkan ~ Adventures in Audacious Goal Setting 370 Brad Borkan ~ How Outdoor Adventures Can Help You Make Better Decisions In Life (now with downloadable transcript!) When Your Life Depends on It: Extreme Decision Making Lessons from the Antarctic  Audacious Goals, Remarkable Results: How an Explorer, an Engineer and a Statesman shaped our Modern World  Brian Tracy  Strategy + Business magazine  Captain Sir Tom Moore    Related Episodes 463 Holly Worton ~ There's No Failure, Only Feedback: When Our Adventures Go “Wrong” 379 Holly Worton ~ How to Re-evaluate Your Goals, Plans, and Projects (now with downloadable transcript!) 372 Holly Worton ~ How Outdoor Adventures Can Help Us Achieve Our Life Goals (now with downloadable transcript!) 338 Holly Worton ~ How to Achieve Your Goals + Overcome Obstacles, Step By Step (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.

I'm back again, with another solo episode! This week, I take you on a walk in the woods. This is a kind of guided journey, designed to help you connect with nature on your walks.   It's a total experiment, so if you don't love it, no worries! I probably won't be trying this again in the future. If you do love it, though, let me know—I might find some other way of doing stuff like this. I did enjoy the concept of taking you with me on a walk.   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn How to slow down and connect with nature How to tap into your senses when you're outdoors   Things I Discussed If Trees Could Talk    Related Episodes 465 Vaishnavi Viswanathan ~ Adventures in Nature Connection 434 Walker Brandt ~ How Nature and the Outdoors Can Help Us Heal From Trauma 426 Doris Lance ~ Nature Bathing for the Five Senses 351 Holly Worton ~ Getting Help from Nature With Self-Care (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.

I'm back again, with another solo episode! This week, I talk about how to crew for a friend, family member, or someone else on their race, long training run, or other events. My husband and I had a really successful race when he ran the South Downs Way 100 this year, and I wanted to share what we did to help things run smoothly.    Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn What is crewing for a race or other training event Why crewing is so important How to use a spreadsheet to plan your event How to be a crew member or the solo person on a crew “team” What you need to know How to troubleshoot during the event   Things I Discussed Garden sprayer to cool off the runner  Shoe dryer Ice bandanna    Related Episodes 463 Holly Worton ~ There's No Failure, Only Feedback: When Our Adventures Go “Wrong” 450 Holly Worton ~ Adventures in Endurance 404 Holly Worton ~ How Running Can Change Your Life (now with downloadable transcript!) 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.

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Eric Deeter. He's an ultramarathon runner and mindset coach—two things I really love talking about. In this episode, we discuss what Eric calls the “100-mile mindset” or the “ultramarathon mindset.” This mindset, which is something that can be applied to all areas of life, embodies lessons learned from running ultramarathons. We discuss how to apply ultramarathon principles to life, such as making gradual progress, pacing, and managing energy and emotions. We also talk about how to pivot and troubleshoot while still keeping the end goal in mind. I hope you find this episode interesting and useful!   About Eric Deeter Eric Deeter is a mindset coach, ultramarathon runner, and ChiRunning + Walking instructor. He's also the host of The Ultramarathon Mindset Podcast. The mindset you need to run a 100-mile trail race is the same mindset that you need to break out of your limiting beliefs. Eric Deeter didn't set out to run ultramarathons. He was trying to break out of the limiting beliefs that had limited his success for decades. He'd read all the self-help books. Attended mastermind seminars. Written and recited positive affirmations. But nothing worked. His subconscious mind kept him stuck. Trail running and being in nature were a major part of his life transformation. He blends running, meditation, and being in the woods to keep his mind centered and focused.   Eric's Links Website Podcast: The Ultramarathon Mindset Trail Talk Instagram Facebook Facebook page Linkedin Free 25 min. Mindset Reset Consultation It's a free 25 min. Mindset Reset Consultation. This is not a sales call! It's to help you get strategies for the biggest obstacle holding you back.   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn What is the 100-mile mindset and how you can apply it to your life How to get the mindset you need to achieve your Epic Thing and live an epic life How to make self-talk work for you, both on the trails and in life How to use mindset work to connect the body and soul Simple mindset tips you can start using today   Related Episodes 457 Sarah K Brandis ~ Running For Better Mental Health And Riding To Conquer Your Fears 431 Chelley Wild ~ What Long Distance Running Has Taught Us About Business 416 Holly Worton ~ Lessons Learned From My First Ultra 404 Holly Worton ~ How Running Can Change Your Life (now with downloadable transcript!) 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.

I'm back again, with another solo episode! This episode was inspired by a novel I recently read, called The Trail. Some of the characters were a bit judgmental about other hikers, despite the fact that they were aware of the concept “hike your own hike.” This is something I've seen a lot in books about the Camino de Santiago, and it always grates on my nerves.   “Hike your own hike” is a concept that I think is super important, not just on the trail and on our adventures, but in life.   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn What it means to HYOH on the trail and in life Why HYOH is so important The only one “right way” to do an adventure How you can HYOH on the trail and in life How practicing HYOH can help with self-esteem and self-trust   Things I Discussed The Trail: a novel, by Ethan Gallogly https://amzn.to/3bo05vK   Related Episodes 411 Holly Worton ~ Who Do You Need to Be for The Adventures You Want to Have? (now with downloadable transcript!) 408 Holly Worton ~ Start Where You Are (now with downloadable transcript!) 402 Cynthia Radford ~ Do You Know How to Leave No Trace? (now with downloadable transcript!) 382 Holly Worton ~ Know Your Why For Your 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.

I'm back again, with another solo episode! This episode is based on a request from a listener, who wrote the following: I would love to hear your thoughts about the seasons we go through, especially rest and quiet, when it doesn't feel like we are "actively growing" but maybe it's a time for letting everything settle in or preparing for the next big leap. How do you mentally, emotionally, spiritually switch gears, what strategies do you use to maximize the energy you do have during those times, how do you manage any angst for not being active? (that may be way more than one podcast episode-- :) I've had this topic on my list for a while, and now that I feel I'm in Integration Mode (also known as the Messy Middle) I thought it would be the perfect time to discuss this. Often we hear about “integration” after having a healing session, but our personal adventures may often require integration time as well.   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn How to integrate after your adventures Letting everything settle Switching gears from activity to integration Getting ready for the next big leap (it's like chrysalis mode) Maximizing your energy during this time Managing your desire to be more active   Related Episodes 459 Holly Worton ~ How to Know When You're Putting Too Much Pressure on Yourself 451 Dr Andrea Perez ~ How to Balance Adventure and Recovery 428 Holly Worton ~ Moving Your Adventures Into the Slower Months of the Year 419 Holly Worton ~ Getting Through the Post-Adventure Blues 418 Holly Worton ~ Adventures in Rest   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, Vaishnavi Viswanathan. We originally met on Instagram, where Vaishnavi interviewed me last year. We've had this podcast chat in the plans for almost a year now, and I'm so pleased that we finally made it happen. I hope it inspires you to connect with nature in new and joyful ways!   About Vaishnavi Vaishnavi Viswanathan is a vagabond by heart and loves to explore life to the fullest. She loves to dabble in anything creative, play with dogs, spend time with family and friends, learn new things, watch movies and generally laze around and have fun, especially in nature.   She is an entrepreneur and founder of 2 firms with 20+years of experience as a Leadership Skills Facilitator, Expressive Art Therapy practitioner, Life Coach, and a Certified Forest Therapy practitioner. She has conducted over 3000+ Leadership training programs in organisations like L & T Infotech, Oracle, ICICI, Seimens etc and has over 600+ coaching hours with a PCC certification. In her workshops and coaching, she combines her knowledge and experience from Psychology, Philosophy, Art and Nature to provide a space for others to dive deep within, to discover their authentic self.   She founded ‘Nature Connections' as a conscious calling, with the purpose of connecting people to Earth's intelligence and wisdom. She has been a pioneer in India in intuitively conducting Nature-based coaching and Nature-based Leadership sessions for Corporate leaders. Her style is to experientially engage and enable people to connect with nature at a Psychological and Spiritual level with little or no theories or models. This impacts their overall physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being and provides a space to deeply connect with nature and with themselves. Nature connections has facilitated 70+ nature-based sessions for over 800 people in 8 cities in India and Mauritius, for corporates like IBM, Capgemini, LinkedIn, FFG Mag, Shenomics etc with a collaborative team of 12 people across India. She was certified by the European Institute of Forest Therapy and adopts their research-based framework in conducting Forest bathing and Forest therapy sessions. She is an International speaker advocating the importance for organisations to engage with nature and expand their consciousness. She also received the GIFEW Global Women Entrepreneur award in 2020 for her work with nature.   She is a proponent of Conscious living and explores consciousness in as many aspects of her life. Her recent experiment with conscious pregnancy and birthing led to a pain-free labour and no-push delivery at the age of 40 and is now exploring conscious parenting. She believes connecting with nature has been an important aspect for her to live a conscious life, as close to what nature intended it to be.   Vaishnavi's Links Facebook Instagram Linkedin Twitter Website   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn What is nature connection and why is it so important The benefits of forest bathing and nature connection Why do some people struggle to connect with nature How you can reconnect with nature Why online nature events can be just as powerful   Things We Discussed Akashic Records   Related Episodes 401 Holly Worton ~ How to Forge a Deeper Connection with Plants and Trees (now with downloadable transcript!) 398 Cara Wilde ~ Opening up to Connecting with Other Realms (now with downloadable transcript!) 394 Suneet Kaur ~ Plant Spirit Healing 392 Kerriann Mackenzie ~ Normalizing Tree Communication (now with downloadable transcript!) 381 Helen Forester ~ How Getting Outdoors Can Help Us Release Creative Blocks (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.

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Robert Bendetti. Last year, he hiked through the Grand Canyon from the south rim to the north rim and back to the south rim (also known as the Rim2Rim2Rim). The route he took was 50 miles in length, with 22,000 feet (6,705 meters) of elevation change. He did this solo and unsupported in just 23 hours, on a day that reached 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius).   I'm not great with heat, so I'm not sure if I'll ever make it over to Arizona to hike the Rim2Rim2Rim. But I've seen videos of it, and the route looks absolutely gorgeous. If you want to get an idea of what it looks like, check out the links below for a video.   About Robert Bendetti Husband, father, hiker, and ultra-runner (ok, more like ultra-jogger). Robert is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Life Cycle Engineering (LCE). As CFO he is responsible for all financial operations of the company as well as accounting, finance, contracts, purchasing, security, facilities, process automation, and IT.   Robert has an undergraduate degree in Finance and an MBA from Kennesaw State University as well as a Masters of Accounting and Financial Management (MAFM) from DeVry. Robert is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Prosci Change Management Professional, and a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt.   Robert's volunteer activities include serving as a member of the Board of Trustee for the Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting (EFWA) and serving as an advisor to the Board of Directors for the South Carolina Federal Credit Union.   Robert is also the President and founder of the Global CFO Council. The purpose of the Global CFO Council is to provide an educational and networking forum for Senior Financial Executives (SFEs) to share best practices, to discuss current financial issues, and to learn about current topics related to the performance of their jobs. There are 1,500 members in 32 countries.   Guest's Link LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbendetti/   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn What is the Grand Canyon Rim2Rim2Rim The different ways to hike the Grand Canyon Rim2Rim2Rim route How to train for the Rim2Rim2Rim What to pack: what food to take and how much water you'll need Extra precautions you need to take, whether you're hiking alone or with friends The most common mistakes people make when hiking the Rim2Rim2Rim The best times of the year to hike the Rim2Rim2Rim   Things We Discussed Bright Angel Trail  North Kaibab Trail  South Kaibab Trail  Hiking to the Plateau Point  Trans-Canyon Shuttle  Phantom Ranch  Personal locator beacon  YouTube video on the Rim2Rim2Rim record    Related Episodes 395 Holly Worton ~ How to Know When to Quit Your Adventures 370 Brad Borkan ~ How Outdoors Adventures Can Help You Make Better Decisions In Life (now with downloadable transcript!) 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!) 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.

I'm back again, with another solo episode! I've talked quite a bit about success on this podcast, mostly back in the day when I was discussing business. I've also spoken on failure, most notably back in episode 341, which is a great companion to this one.   I've been reflecting on my goals for this year, and how I've adjusted them from their original versions. I've had to change my timeline for my two big goals, and I'm only just now coming to terms with that. Because my episode on How to Know When You're Putting Too Much Pressure on Yourself was such a hit, I thought you might find this topic useful.   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn Why a “failure” isn't your final outcome or result How this attitude helps us to develop a growth mindset How to reframe things we previously labeled as “failures” How to shift your perspective on your “failures” Questions to ask yourself so you can reframe your “failures” as learning opportunities   Things I Discussed Backpacking With Friends: Questions You Should Ask Friends Before Going on a Trip  NLP, or Neuro-Linguistic Programming  There Is No Such Thing As Failure, Only Feedback blog post by Jo Casey PSYCH-K®    Related Episodes 459 Holly Worton ~ How to Know When You're Putting Too Much Pressure on Yourself 445 Holly Worton ~ How to Change the Way You See Yourself 439 Racquelle Pakutz ~ Rewiring Your Mindset With Hiking 429 Kelly Howard ~ Breaking Through Internal Barriers to Our Adventures 424 Courtney Clifton ~ FKTs and Misadventure in the Mountains 423 Lois Wagner ~ Adventures, Misadventures, and Learning Resilience   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 asked to comment on this topic a couple of times in recent weeks, so I thought it would be worth exploring this issue a little more. I'm not going to talk about how to stay safe in the outdoors in terms of practical knowledge and skills.   I'm going to address the biggest fear that most people talk to me about when we discuss solo walking and adventures: fear of other people, namely men. I feel like I've been skirting around this topic for years now, focusing more on how to stay safe by learning navigation skills and how to pack the 10 essentials—when really, most women I speak to are simply afraid of other human beings.   In this episode, I talk about how I've overcome some of my fears (and how I'm not totally fearless, even today). I also share my number one top tip for gaining confidence in the outdoors—and elsewhere in life. Can you guess what it is?   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn How to have solo adventures with confidence How to overcome fear and anxiety around solo adventures Practical things you can do to feel safer How to be safe on your solo adventures Benefits of going on solo adventures   Things I Discussed Model Mugging AfterShokz Aeropex bone-conducting headphones  The Gift of Fear, by Gavin de Becker Solo Hiking for Women: Staying Safe in the Outdoors    Related Episodes 438 Jenny Mowbray ~ Solo Travel + Adventure When You're in a Relationship 414 Rebecca Walsh ~ Solo Hiking for Women 393 Holly Worton ~ Staying Safe in the Outdoors 383 Anne Malambo ~ How Solo Travel Can Change Our Lives (now with downloadable transcript!) 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.

I'm back again, with another solo episode! I just returned from walking Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk, which was a huge uplevel for me. It was a longer trail than I'd ever walked before, and I was camping along the whole way, which was new for me. It meant that I'd have to carry a lot more in my pack than usual.   All in all, it was a fantastic adventure! Many lessons were learned, and I still need to troubleshoot some issues before I do something like this again (for example, I need to learn how to better deal with wet conditions). I hope to inspire you to check out Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk.   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn What is Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk How Wainwright's Coast to Coast is different from other trails How walking with other people was different to my usual solo adventures How to plan your Coast to Coast adventure Why this book might be different from my normal walking books   Things I Discussed Alfred Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk  Alfred Wainwright  A Coast to Coast Walk: A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells, by Alfred Wainwright  Temporary route closures on the Coast to Coast  My Walking Bucket List  Fixing Your Feet: Injury Prevention and Treatment for Athletes, by John Vonhof  Coast to Coast Path (Trailblazer British Walking Guide): 109 Large-Scale Walking Maps & Guides to 33 Towns & Villages, Planning, Places to Stay, Places to Eat, by Henry Stedman The Coast to Coast Walk: St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay (Guidebook & OS 1:25K map book) (Cicerone), by Terry Marsh  Jetboil MiniMo Camping and Backpacking Stove Cooking System  Osprey Aura AG 65 Women's Backpacking Backpack Atom Packs    YouTube Videos About Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk Abbie Barnes: Embrace The Journey | 200 miles along Wainwrights Coast To Coast  The Cowboy Camper: Coast to coast walk:- St Bee's to Robin Hood's bay. Walking Wainwright's coast to coast In 2021 Haze Outdoors: Solo Coast to Coast Hike ( Part 1 )  Get Two It: Wainwright's Coast to Coast walk | 190 miles | 12 days | Camping  Christian läuft: Hiking and wild camping on the Coast to Coast walk Part 1/2    Related Episodes 438 Jenny Mowbray ~ Solo Travel + Adventure When You're in a Relationship 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!) 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.

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Katherine Leamy. I've been following her on Instagram for a few months, and I really love her approach to lightweight travel and adventure. In this episode she shares her top tips for traveling light.   I've never thought of myself as a light traveler, but there have been several occasions in life where people have looked at my bag and been shocked at how little I was traveling with, so I guess I am!   In this episode, Katherine shares her top tips on what type of clothes and shoes to bring, and how to care for them. She also suggests testing your clothes before you go, which sounds like common sense, but is probably something a lot of people don't think of. I certainly hadn't thought of it for urban traveling clothes.   About Katherine Leamy Katherine Leamy is from New Zealand, and is a keen traveler with a passion for traveling light. At 49, Katherine bravely left her family at home, and decided she wanted to do something challenging. So, she travelled to Croatia and Italy, by herself, for 4 weeks, with a 5 kilo/ 11-pound day bag. Her mission is to show people how to pack less and stop struggling with overpacked luggage. She's also a keen solo traveler, where she loves her quiet time to explore and re-energize in the great outdoors. She shares her packing and solo travel knowledge on podcasts, media, social media and her website, The 5 Kilo Traveller. After 30 years of intense nursing, she is relishing doing something creative and just for fun. She is an advocate for women in their midlife to do what makes them happy. It doesn't have to make money or even make sense to anyone else. By our 50s, we've earned the right to say how we live our lives. Her own solo trip gave her the confidence to tackle other challenges. Katherine says, “If I can travel light and solo for a month, what else can I do?” A free packing guide pdf is available on Katherine's website once they sign up to her newsletter. There's some really useful information on where to start with packing lighter.   Katherine's Links Website Instagram Facebook   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn Why packing light is especially important when you're a solo traveler The benefits of packing light The basic rules of packing light How to create a travel capsule wardrobe Why solo travel is the ultimate in self-care   Things We Discussed Vaude Wizard 24+4 Hiking backpack  The Journey system from Idea Mountain  Storage Box  Milford Track in New Zealand    Related Episodes 447 Jen Ruiz ~ To Balance Travel and Adventure With a Full-Time Job 444 Ruksana Hussain ~ Adventures in Freelance Travel Writing 438 Jenny Mowbray ~ Solo Travel + Adventure When You're in a Relationship 383 Anne Malambo ~ How Solo Travel Can Change Our Lives (now with downloadable transcript!) 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.

I'm back again, with another solo episode! As I record this episode, I'm getting ready to go walk the Coast to Coast with two friends. For various reasons, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed about life in general, and I'm starting to rethink all my plans, goals, and projects for the year—which is a huge surprise to me, especially since I thought I kept things simple for this year.   Right now, I'm choosing to focus on getting ready for the trip and wrapping up work projects before I go. But when I get back, I'll be reevaluating my two big goals for this year. While I don't want to let go of them completely, I will probably be changing the timelines.   Life doesn't always work out the way we planned. Sometimes, it feels like nothing goes to plan. I hope this episode will help you to reevaluate how to move forward when you're putting too much pressure on yourself and you need to reprioritize things.   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn How to know if you're putting too much pressure on yourself How to reevaluate your goals, plans, and projects Questions to ask yourself that will help determine the priorities How to reprioritize your adventures based on your bigger goals and values How to do the mindset work to make things easier on yourself   Things I Discussed PSYCH-K®  Oura ring  HRV4Training app    Related Episodes 380 Sarah K Brandis ~ What To Do When Our Passions Lead To Burnout (now with downloadable transcript!) 377 Holly Worton ~ How to Prioritize Your Hobbies and Adventures (now with downloadable transcript!) 324 Holly Worton ~ How to Keep Overwhelm From Becoming Burnout (now with downloadable transcript!) 304 Holly Worton ~ How To Prioritize When You Can't Do It All (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.

I'm back again, with another solo episode! This week, I'm talking about how to go back to old sports and adventures after it's been a while. You might know that I haven't done much kickboxing since Covid started—first, because classes moved online and were only sporadically held in-person due to the ins and outs of lockdown; and second, because I had a shoulder injury for all of last year.   I got back into kickboxing in January of this year, and that was really challenging. I was terrified my first week back to classes! And despite the fact that we're now well into April, I'm still not back up to speed. It's taken longer than I thought it would, which means that I don't know if I'll be on track to do my next grading this year.   This has got me reflecting on the mindset of returning to a sport after a long break. This isn't the first time it's happened to me—I quit running years ago, before getting back into it during the first Covid lockdown. And that was tough, too, but in a different way.   I thought this might be a useful topic to discuss with you, because sometimes our fears and blocks can get in the way of returning to a beloved sport, adventure, or activity.   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn How to get clear on where you are with your sport How to check in with where you are mindset-wise Forget the past; start fresh – and don't forget the past; you're not really starting fresh Take your time getting back into things How to form a new relationship with the sport, adventure, or activity How to do the work to upgrade your mindset   Things I Discussed NHS Couch to 5K app PSYCH-K®    Related Episodes 443 Holly Worton ~ When Injury Keeps You From Your Adventures 429 Kelly Howard ~ Breaking Through Internal Barriers to Our Adventures 411 Holly Worton ~ Who Do You Need to Be for The Adventures You Want to Have? (now with downloadable transcript!) 408 Holly Worton ~ Start Where You Are (now with downloadable transcript!) 382 Holly Worton ~ Know Your Why For Your 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.

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Sarah K Brandis. Sarah and I are offline friends, and we've gone on several walks in the woods together. She was also a guest on episode 380, where we discussed what to do when our passions lead to burnout.   Late last year, Sarah started cycling to work in London, and I've been following her commuting adventures on Instagram. I wanted to get her back on the show to talk about how she's overcome her fears of road cycling. I know that a lot of people (myself included!) have some fears about the adventures we want to have, so I knew this would be a useful conversation.   I love how Sarah has found a way of cycling to work on her own terms. This episode will give you some great ideas on how to have your own adventures in the way that works best for you: helping you to overcome your fears little by little, if needed.   About Sarah Sarah K Brandis is an author, runner, and a Rehabilitation Assistant for the NHS.   With a background in psychology and neuroscience, she enjoys all things outdoors that are good for the soul and our general wellbeing. Sarah mostly writes about life experiences, psychology and the brain, but occasionally about physical health too since discovering she has breast implant illness.   Find her writing on Amazon, Audible and Medium.   Sarah's Links Find Sarah's books and more here or follow on Medium here Instagram   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn How running can help your mental health How cycling can help you conquer your fears How to get past fears of commuting via cycle How Sarah shaved 20 minutes off her commute How to choose health over life-long insecurities   Things We Discussed Breaking Up with my Breast Implants  Wandle Trail  Strava Beacon  What 3 Words app   Related Episodes 445 Holly Worton ~ How to Change the Way You See Yourself 443 Holly Worton ~ When Injury Keeps You From Your Adventures 380 Sarah K Brandis ~ What To Do When Our Passions Lead To Burnout (now with downloadable transcript!) 331 Holly Worton ~ Facing Your Fears & Overcoming Them (now with downloadable transcript!) 259 Jo + Holly ~ What Will They Think of Me? Will They Like Me? (How to Get Past These Fears) (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.

I'm excited to reintroduce this week's guest, Jenny Mowbray. She was on the show just a few months ago in December 2021, when we talked about solo travel and adventures when you're in a committed relationship. As soon as we wrapped up that episode, I knew I wanted Jenny to come back on the show to talk about how to create a portfolio career.   This episode is inspired by one of Jenny's blog posts: “Freelance, Freedom & Flexibility! Build a Mosaic Portfolio Career and ditch the 9-5 for good!!” In it, she shares her tips on how to move from one main income stream, like a job, to a career that's made up of various income streams, like freelance gigs and more.   This topic is very timely for me because my business has shifted from managing big, long-term projects to smaller ones, like translating books and writing articles for other websites. It's definitely been a transition, and it's required more than a few mindset shifts for me. But I'm learning new things and, most importantly, I'm becoming a better writer as a result.   About Jenny Mowbray Jenny is a passionate advocate of embarking on solo travel adventures when in a relationship. Having travelled solo when she was single, she was surprised by the curious reaction she received from family and friends when she continued to enjoy solo trips after she met her partner. Such was her fascination that she has begun to write about the topic on her blog Orchids to Olives. Jenny believes wholeheartedly that after overcoming initial barriers that the idea of solo travel sometimes presents, it holds many benefits on both a personal and relationship level and can deepen the connection with ourselves and our loved ones.   Jenny's Links Website Instagram Pinterest Facebook   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn What is a portfolio career and why you might want to build one What are the benefits of a portfolio career The mindset shift needed to create a portfolio career How to start building a portfolio career How long does it take to build a portfolio career What types of jobs can be built into a portfolio career How to fit freelancing into your travels and adventures How to take time off when you've got a portfolio career   Things We Discussed Freelance, Freedom & Flexibility! Build a Mosaic Portfolio Career and ditch the 9-5 for good!! Joseph Campbell quote: “Follow your bliss. If you do follow your bliss, you put yourself on a kind of track that has been there all the while waiting for you, and the life you ought to be living is the one you are living. When you can see that, you begin to meet people who are in the field of your bliss, and they open the doors to you. I say, follow your bliss and don't be afraid, and doors will open where you didn't know they were going to be. If you follow your bliss, doors will open for you that wouldn't have opened for anyone else.” Fiverr.com Freelancer.com   Related Episodes 447 Jen Ruiz ~ To Balance Travel and Adventure With a Full-Time Job 444 Ruksana Hussain ~ Adventures in Freelance Travel Writing 441 Holly Worton ~ The Adventures You Want 438 Jenny Mowbray ~ Solo Travel + Adventure When You're in a Relationship 420 Holly Worton ~ Use Your Intuition to Find Your Next 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.

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Moose Mutlow. He's kind of the opposite of me in the sense that he's a Brit who lives in California. Moose is an experienced outdoorsman with a background in search and rescue.   This episode explores why we're so drawn to visit wild spaces and what these places give to us. We also discuss tips on how to survive and thrive in the wilderness, especially when we're new to getting out in wild places.   About Moose Moose has been active in the outdoors round the world for more than 30 years as an instructor and guide. Currently based in Yosemite National Park he is the senior project director for NatureBridge the largest provider of Environmental Education in the US National Park system. He has a long history of working in Search and Rescue and is a senior trainer for NPS. His best day is when he gets to sit in a boat.   Moose Mutlow's Links Website Instagram Author Page   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn What are wild spaces and why we seek them out How we can survive and thrive when we go into wild spaces How to get started exploring wild spaces when you're new The fundamental skills you need to know Common mistakes people make in the outdoors   Things We Discussed Searching: Finding purpose, laughter and distraction through Search and Rescue  When Accidents Happen: Managing Crisis Communication as a Family Liaison Officer  Tracks: A Woman's Solo Trek Across 1700 Miles of Australian Outback, by Robyn Davidson    Related Episodes 437 Shawn Anderson ~ Adventures on the Camino Primitivo in Spain 424 Courtney Clifton ~ FKTs and Misadventure in the Mountains 423 Lois Wagner ~ Adventures, Misadventures, and Learning Resilience 414 Rebecca Walsh ~ Solo Hiking for Women 368 Yvette Webster ~ How to Take Your Hiking to the Next Level (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.

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Karese Laguerre. In this episode, we talk about something most of us probably don't think much about: breathing. I've got asthma, and according to some people, I'm a “weird” breather (you'll hear more about that in this episode) so it's definitely something I'm aware of. What I didn't know before this episode was how simple it can be to fix some breathing difficulties. Karese gives super simple tips on how we can identify breathing issues and improve our breathing today.   About Karese Karese Laguerre is a Registered Dental Hygienist and Myofunctional Therapist. She founded The Myo Spot, a practice aimed at amplifying oral wellness to whole body wellness. Through tele-therapy she helps clients of all ages overcome tongue ties, TMJ disorders, sleep apnea, grinding, anxiety, and various breathing and orofacial dysfunction. Passionate about education and self-help, she published Accomplished: How to Sleep Better, Eliminate Burnout and Execute Goals. When not working with clients globally she spends time with her husband and four kids.   Karese's Links Website 1 Website 2 Facebook Instagram Pinterest   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn The importance of breathing in our outdoor adventures. What we need to know about breathing The right way and the wrong way to breathe How improper breathing affects our lives Common causes of improper breathing How our use of facial muscles affects our breathing What is myofunctional therapy, and how it helps breathing Karese's top tips for better breathing Whether or not mouth taping is a good trick to encourage nasal breathing   Things We Discussed Accomplished: How to Sleep Better, Eliminate Burnout, and Execute Goals    Related Episodes 436 Tori Joy Geiger ~ How to Have Outdoor Adventures When You've Got a Chronic Illness 432 Ben Reuter ~ Movement is a Lifestyle 395 Holly Worton ~ How to Know When to Quit Your Adventures 390 Holly Worton ~ What to Do When You Don't Feel Like Having Adventures (now with downloadable transcript!) 385 Holly Worton ~ How Your Adventures Can Revolutionize Your Relationship With Your Body (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.

I'm back again, with another solo episode! This topic was inspired by a post I saw on Instagram at the start of the year:   “NO ONE is 100% motivated to go for a run 100% of the time. Instead of relying on motivation, you have to make running a habit. Identify your ‘roadblocks', things that make it easy to say no to a run, & develop strategies to minimize them. Aim for CONSISTENCY, not perfection. Start with a REALISTIC schedule & mindset instead of an ‘all or nothing' attitude.”   I've been mulling over this in the back of my mind ever since, and I wanted to discuss the topic of motivation on the show.   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn What is motivation Why is motivation important Why we get demotivated Questions to ask yourself to get clarity on your motivation How to figure out what motivates you What to do if you're still feeling unmotivated How to regularly check in with your motivation   Things I Discussed The Instagram post that inspired this episode  PSYCH-K®    Related Episodes 450 Holly Worton ~ Adventures in Endurance 445 Holly Worton ~ How to Change the Way You See Yourself 429 Kelly Howard ~ Breaking Through Internal Barriers to Our Adventures 418 Holly Worton ~ Adventures in Rest 306 Holly Worton ~ How To Create New Habits That Last (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.

You might have noticed the theme of balance coming up in recent podcast episodes. It's something I've been reflecting on a lot lately, which is why I invited people on the show to help me talk through a few aspects of balance in life. I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Diane Randall. She's got a great take on work-life balance, which is something a lot of people struggle with. I often get frustrated that I don't manage to fit all the adventures I want into my calendar, and as a result, I get unbalanced from cramming too many things into my week. Diane has some great tips on how to live a balanced life—your way.  Sometimes it can be a struggle to fit the adventures we want to have into the rest of our lives. How can we create a healthy balance without heading into burnout? Diane answers these questions and more—and she provides super practical tips on how you can get clear today on what balance looks like for you.   About Diane Randall Diane Randall, M.A., CHC is energized, committed, and passionate about leading wellness conversations around life balance, self-care, plant-based nutrition, and whole-life wellness. Her joy is when men and women adapt health and wellness methods that reduce stress and bring harmonious balance to their lives. She excels at equipping busy professionals with workable wellness advice and strategies that fit their demanding lifestyle. Diane is an author, whole life consultant, college instructor, and w speaker workshop presenter and speaker whose articles have appeared in publications such as the New York Times, Balance Magazine, Choice, Consulting, The Active Times, and American Holistic Health Association (AHHA). She has been a guest on numerous podcasts and appeared on television; including a guest appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show to talk about successful relationships. Diane hosted her own podcast, Balanced Living for Busy Professionals, to bring the best inner tools and strategies to her listeners. In addition, Diane is the founder of the Whole Life Wellness an online community for busy professionals to connect, share, explore ideas around living a healthier lifestyle. For more information about workshops, speaking appearances and access to numerous resources visit her website.   Diane's Links Website Instagram LinkedIn   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn What exactly is work-life balance (hint: it's not an exact balance, like on a scale) How you can tell when you're off balance The most frequent causes of work-life imbalance The specific questions to ask to understand what balance looks like for you How you can create more balance in your life How knowing your values and priorities helps to create balance How to create a healthy balance without heading into burnout from too many adventures Why it's so important to redefine what balance looks like for you   Things We Discussed Free complimentary wellness assessments - results included (How Well Do I Know Me, Achieve Life Balance and Stress Coping Skills)”   Related Episodes 451 Dr. Andrea Perez ~ How to Balance Adventure and Recovery 447 Jen Ruiz ~ To Balance Travel and Adventure With a Full-Time Job 380 Sarah K Brandis ~ What To Do When Our Passions Lead To Burnout (now with downloadable transcript!) 378 Holly Worton ~ How to Balance Your Hobbies When You're a Multipassionate Person (now with downloadable transcript!) 321 Holly Worton ~ How to Balance Your Focus Between the Journey and the Destination (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.

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Dr. Andrea Perez. She's a family physician with a holistic approach, and we had a fantastic chat about rest, sleep, and recovery. Dr. Andrea has some super practical tips on how to incorporate stillness and mindfulness into a busy life. I know that I tend to focus more on being active and moving my body, and not so much on rest and recovery. But that's not sustainable. That's why I love Dr Andrea's advice on how to let your next goals come from your body, not your head.   About Dr. Andrea Perez Dr. Andrea Perez is a board-certified family physician with 20 years of experience. Her desire to serve diverse families with equitable and high-quality healthcare led her to open Health Development & Restorative Medicine, PC in the Bronx, NY. where she and her staff passionately attend to the community's physical, emotional, and mental health needs. In response to a calling, Dr. Andrea also serves her clients, across the country on her virtual online platform The Spiritual Physician. The Spiritual Physician platform provides a space where clients can truly deep dive into their health and bring to light the origins of their “dis-ease” Dr. Andrea is the former medical director at North Shore Community Health Center in Salem, Massachusetts, and a former associate clinical professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harlem, New York. Dr. Andrea has extensive training in pediatrics, gynecology, and adult medicine. She holds advanced certifications in osteopathic manipulative therapy, preventive medicine, herbal medicine, nutrition, and mental health. Dr. Andrea received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical School and her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Villanova University. Dr. Andrea is uniquely positioned to connect the dots between medicine and spirituality through her training as a physician and as an initiated priestess. She knows the best approach to healing is a well-rounded one. One that integrates sound medical practice, mindset, energy medicine, and spirituality. Dr. Andrea teaches and empowers her patients to hear, listen and trust their inner knowing so they can level up their health and live their best life. She is a sought-after bi-lingual speaker and influencer where she discusses her views on medicine, health, and the interconnectedness of spirituality and healing. She is an athlete, a salsera, and a lover of truth & knowledge. She resides in NYC with her family and doggie. Website FB Page   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn How to tell if you need more rest and sleep Sleep quantity vs sleep quality How you can get better quality sleep Different ways we can recover from our adventures How to find a balance between being active and recovering from our adventures Why hearing, listening, and trusting your inner knowingness is the key to transformational health How to get in touch with your inner knowingness   Related Episodes 418 Holly Worton ~ Adventures in Rest 380 Sarah K Brandis ~ What To Do When Our Passions Lead To Burnout (now with downloadable transcript!) 324 Holly Worton ~ How to Keep Overwhelm From Becoming Burnout (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!) [SHP 22] How to Go From Burnout to Brilliance, with Jayne Morris   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 a lot lately about endurance events and how I approach them. I've realized I have a very different approach to kickboxing than I do to running.   In this episode, I talk about the lifestyle, physical, mental, and emotional benefits of endurance events. I also talk about how to get the mindset you need to engage in these types of events.   Listen To This Episode      What You'll Learn What is endurance The lifestyle benefits of endurance The physical benefits of endurance The mental and emotional benefits of endurance  How to get the mindset you need for your endurance events   Things I Discussed Sports psychology: train your mind to take control  PSYCH-K®  Jane Talbot for NLP    Related Episodes 423 Lois Wagner ~ Adventures, Misadventures, and Learning Resilience 425 Jeff Le ~ Lessons Learned from Four 100-Mile Races 396 Jane Talbot ~ How to Improve Your Sports Mindset 382 Holly Worton ~ Know Your Why For Your 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.