A weekly podcast featuring interviews with pilgrims from around the world who have walked the many paths to the remains of Christ's Apostle St James in Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain. Hosted by Sydney broadcaster and producer Dan Mullins, My Camino - the Podcast explores pilgrims' moti…
The My Camino - the podcast is a fantastic podcast hosted by Dan Mullins that delves into the world of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. With his comforting voice, Mullins creates an intimate atmosphere that makes listeners feel like they're walking alongside him on the trail. The podcast offers great insight into the Camino and life in general, making it a sanctuary during difficult times such as COVID-19.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is Dan Mullins' interviewing style. He knows how to ask just the right questions, showing sincerity, empathy, and genuine curiosity. His interviews are engaging and thought-provoking, allowing guests to share their stories and experiences on the Camino in a meaningful way. The organic flow of conversation brings out some incredible insights and wisdom.
Another great aspect of this podcast is the range of guests featured. From seasoned pilgrims to first-time walkers, each guest has a unique perspective to offer. Their stories are diverse and captivating, providing listeners with a wealth of knowledge about the different paths, challenges faced on the Camino, and personal growth experienced along the way. This variety keeps each episode fresh and exciting.
On the downside, one could argue that this podcast may not appeal to those who have no interest in or connection to the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. While it provides valuable insights for potential pilgrims or those interested in learning more about the journey, it may not have broad appeal outside of this specific audience.
In conclusion, The My Camino - the podcast is an outstanding podcast that offers a glimpse into the world of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. With Dan Mullins' excellent interviewing skills and diverse range of guests, each episode provides fascinating insights into life on the trail. Whether you're a seasoned pilgrim or simply curious about what it's like to walk the Camino, this podcast will not disappoint.
Kenneth Strange featured in Episode 154 of My Camino - the Podcast. He's back! This time we're talking about his new book about his career as a law enforcement officer, in the footsteps of his father. A Cop's Son is a journey of intrigue and espionage. The Camino is all about love and this journey of Kenneth's is all about the love of his father, a 38-year NYPD cop and the influence he had on his son. You can find Kenneth's books here
Sorry I don't have anything new for you this week, it's been an incredibly busy week. I've finished tracking the new album and we now wait for the team behind the scenes to work their magic. If you'd like to add Somewhere Along the Way to your streaming service when it's relaunched as a single next week, go to https://www.danmullinsmusic.com/. We can work together to get it added to streaming service lists when it goes live July 5. Many thanks, Dan
Husband and wife pilgrims, Simon Van Wyk and Linda Smith walked to Caminos a decade apart. When I asked them to give me one word that describes their pilgrimage, Simon said 'community' and Linda said 'joy'. You can tell by their energy and focus they've brought those two sentiments home with them. This is an episode about shaking off the rain and doing your best to make each and every day as meaningful as possible. Make your life a Camino.
Vanessa Soebarto walked the Camino as an adventure of a lifetime, but soon discovered it was memories and moments from her past that meant the most to her. A rosary, a long marriage, memories of her late mother. These prayers and realisations of love are miracles we may not have found had we not set out on the ancient and spiritual path of the Camino. Veronica's life has changed forever.
Dan has retired his Camino guitar 'Stella', short for Compostella. In this episode Dan returns from the Camino with a brief summary of what the Camino is like right now and then turns his attention to a tribute to his favourite guitar.
Ty and Marguerite Chalmers are about to head to the Camino after a life of adventure, music and family. You'll love this discussion on why the Camino calls us, why we're lured to adventure and why music is the joy of life
Australian pilgrim Gabby Denvir is about to walk her second Camino, marking ten years since she and her husband walked their first Camino. You'll love how Gabby explains the beauty of the simplicity of the Camino, the small treasures, like a cup and saucer and a cup of tea. I love this episode for its gentle, simple message. Take the time to treasure the joys of life.
Harvey and Maya Jade Chiang are a father and daughter who walk the Camino creating lifelong memories. It all began when Harvey and his wife Shannon invited Maya to join the on their first Camino to break out of the shackles of Covid. They keep returning to provide Maya with perspective to help her cope with the pressures teenagers face in modern times. This is a wonderful discussion about the love a family shares and how the Camino provides ways to let our hearts sing.
Australian pilgrim Simon Keenan has just launched his new website www.wisdomoftheway.com Simon's albergue, Terra le Luz is in Monton about halfway between Villafranca del Bierzo and O'Cebreiro. In tnis episode, Simon joins Dan in Sydney to discuss the Camino, grounding, connection and why the Camino lures us back, time and again
Kenneth Larsson is a pilgrim walking with a mission. He wants to honour his friend Kenneth McNatty who died on the Via de la Plata. This is a wonderful story of a Camino friendship, deep and meaningful and even more, important. You will love what it means to be a 'Kenneth'!!
Elizabeth Eastland is an Australian artist and writer. Her new exhibition - A Thousand Prayers / (on the Camino Frances) - begins in Sydney May 16. You'll love this chat about art and the joy of working hard to create a body of work based on the prayers and inspirations on the Camino. Opening Celebration with guest speaker Miguel Omo, discussion with fellow pilgrims Saturday 18 May, 1:30pm – 3:30pm Elizabeth Eastland in conversation with Caroline Baum Thursday 23 May, 4:00pm - 5:00pm Walk to the exhibition: Freshwater Surf Lifesaving Club to Curl Curl Creative Space Friday 24 May, 9:00am – 10:00 am Australian Caminos - Camino de Sydney (talk by founders). Saturday 25 May 1:00pm – 2:00pm To learn more about public programs or book, visit: https://lizeastlandart.com/
Jose Martinez has walked the world's great pilgrimages. Learn all about the Jesus Walk; the Inca Trail; and a five million-pilgrim walk in Mexico. Jose loves the Camino and the Camino has become his life. Enjoy his documentary on the Mexican pilgrimage to San Juan de los Lagos here
Sarah Justine Packwood is a British pilgrim who lives in Canada. Sarah found inspiration on the Camino when words and music floated into her head and heart. This is a wonderful story of finding inspiration and love in the most unlikely places - including a London bus. You can find Sarah's music on YouTube and find her blog at sarahjustinepackwood.com
Australian pilgrim Rosie Jacobs and her best friend and German pilgrim Ingo Janas walked the Camino together two years ago. They gathered again to walk what's called The DreamWay from Munich to Vienna. Is the DreamWay considered a Camino? How does it compare to the most-walked Caminos? This is a wonderful story about friendship and adventure.
Bronwen Whyatt is an Australian pilgrim who simply loves the Via Tolosana in France. It's a lesser-known Camino full of French history and culture. Enjoy this chat as Bronwen and I talk music, art, architecture and maps. You can find Bronwen at bronwenwhyatt.com
Chris Lavers walked the Camino to help with his mental health, and now he's walked four Caminos. This is a great story about using the power of the Camino to clear your mind....and to encourage all of us to talk about our mental health. Share the journey of the mind with those you love. Check in, and share the love. Buen Camino. Dan.
Gabrielle Andrew and her daughter Peggy Coetzee-Andrew run the Cape Camino in the south west of South Africa. Now with 40 nights available, it is inspiring the local communities and promises to showcase the best South Africa has to offer. This is a wonderful chat about promise, dedication, effort and diversity, diversity, diversity. You can find Gabrielle and Peggy at capecamino.co.za
The trailer for Bill Bennett's new Camino film The Way My Way comes out this week. It's an incredible film and it's going to be a major part of pilgrims' lives around the world. I speak to Bill about his journey to making the film, what he **hopes** to achieve and how and where everyone can see the film. For tickets to my Valparaiso shows on Friday March 15, go to danmullinsmusic.com
Darene Puttergill is a South African-born Australian pilgrim who discovered the Camino's ability to guide the soul. Her professional life is as a mindset mentor and FasterEFT practitioner. Darene's also a Camino guide. In this episode we talk soulful journeys and spiritual harmonies. You can find Darene and Silvie at www.soulofmyfeet.com
The Gafnea family from the US found love and faith on the Camino. Inspired by family connections in Spain, the Camino has always hovered in the lives of Tim and Corey Gafnea, and their children Kate and Hiatt. They decided to walk the Camino together and it bonded them in love and faith. Enjoy Tim's song Heartbeat of the Stars at the end of the podcast.
Tessa Kuipers and Dana Catt are a mother and daughter pilgrims who walked together (also with Tessa's son Dylan) to experience the joy of the Camino as a family. As you'll hear, they faced enormous hardship, but overcame it to shine as a unit and as themselves. I can't get enough of strong, independent Canadian women!!
Canadian pilgrim Cindy McGann worked all her adult life and finally took some time to stride out on her own journey. This is a wonderful episode about taking the time to celebrate the life of work and effort so many of us pursue. It's finally time for YOU!!! If you're thinking of walking the Camino - and can't quite make up your mind - this episode is for you
Alysa Golden convenes a group called WOACA The Camino: Women 50+ supporting, sharing walking. It's all about supporting one another as WOACA prepare, walk and celebrate the Camino. A new book: Hearing the Camino's Call: Stories of Inspiration and Celebration from Women over 50 walking the Camino de Santiago is out now The book is available here Enjoy this wonderful episode.....
This week's episode is all about prayer and intention. Karen Audant and her husband Patrick walked the Camino Portuguese in 2023. Before they left their home in Virginia in the US, they collected prayer intentions to devote along the Way. Wait until you hear the story about the little stone Karen has placed on her kitchen window. It's pure love. Thanks for listening and being a pilgrim, Dan
British-born, Canadian-based filmmaker Simon Burn joins me to discuss a documentary he is making when we walk the magical musical Camino in May 2024. The Go Fund Me page is here.... https://gofund.me/d1732119 And Simon's website is here..... https://www.simonburncreative.com/
Australian pilgrim Liz Phillips talks about finding meaning and renewal on the Camino - the very reasons most of us become pilgrims. This is a wonderful reminder of how and why we become pilgrims to walk in the footsteps of St James.
Jamie and Vanessa Quai are Canadian pilgrims from Ontario. The Camino surfaced on their very first date and they found themselves walking their pilgrimage that become a journey of life and love. And Jamie discovered Vanessa is a 'people collector'!! Enjoy this wonderful interview - and Merry Christmas!!!!
Sara Jayne and Karina Machado are spirits bonded via an extraordinary story. They walked the Camino together to celebrate Sara finishing chemotherapy - Chemo to Camino. This is my best interview in almost 350 discussions, it's my Christmas present to you. You can find Karina here https://karinamachado.com/ And the Auto Immune Project here https://www.theautoimmuneproject.org.au/ Merry Christmas!! Love, Dan
Australian novelist and storyteller Matthew S Wilson joins me to discuss his new book 'Once Upon A Camino' a rollicking tale that weaves it's way along the Camino through a wonderful story of love and adventure. You can find Matthew and his books at https://matthew-s-wilson.com
Claudette Clausen, Sue Guerin, Kalee West and Jennifer Mullins walked the Camino Portuguese coastal route in September this year. They called themselves The Portu-gals. In this week's episode, the four friends share their stories, their experiences, and their camaraderie.
American pilgrim Kari Gale needed to live a simpler life. The Camino provided an opportunity to re-evaluate and reinvent herself. A new creative life, lived simply, emerged. You'll love this episode about art, colour, inspiration and living with a tiny footprint. You can find Kari at karigale.com - and Kari's offered my listeners a very special discount on her classes, prints and kits. Simply use the promo code MYCAMINO25 to receive 25 percent off from November 28 to December 28, 2023
Patrick Rawson's book, Mantras for a Mindful Camino is pure magic. 95 mantras to take on your Camino with you. The book is available on Amazon ...but Patrick has kindly offered to provide a Word document copy of the book if you ask. Email me danmullinsmusic@gmail.com
Gael Nicholson delved into a life of spirituality and discovered there is SO much to know, learn and love.....and the Camino is the perfect place to start. Enjoy this episode and discover much about the spirituality of the Camino and beyond.
Dan is inviting his listeners on a three-week magical, musical Camino. Starting in Leon and finishing in Santiago de Compostela in May 2024. All details and bookings via danmullinsmusic.com
Sandy Brown is a guidebook author, a musician, a pastor and a pilgrim. He's also had to deal with being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. You'll be amazed by Sandy's insight....and inspired by his ability to rise above the challenges he's facing, to be the community leader, family man, pilgrim guide, and loving father and husband. You can find Sandy here....https://sandybrownbooks.com/
I first interviewed Jennifer Wills back in 2018. She later decided to pack up her life to go global wandering, UNTIL a major hurdle tripped her up. In this episode, we learn about Jen's incredible story....and listen to her astonishing Camino stories. This is an episode you will not want to miss. You can find Jen's blog at jenniferwills.com.au
Matthew Krause made a short film about the Camino: We Walk From Here. It's all about his family, his father and his Camino. Matthew did it tough, but he took responsibility for his life and his legacy ... and turned things around. You're going to love this episode of the podcast....it's all about filling voids in our lives with things that matter: love and light. You can find Matthew's short film on YouTube "We Walk From Here".
Carl Stickelmeyer and Brian Danker met at the American Pilgrims on the Camino annual gathering at Lake Tahoe in 2020. They've since become great buddies. Earlier this year they embarked on the Camino Primitivo from Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela. Along the Way, they discovered it was much more difficult than they had anticipated, and it meant it was an even greater achievement to arrive in Santiago and then to take their Camino back to their family. This is a great chat about friendship, overcoming hardship and sticking it out, even when you think you're on your last legs.
You're going to love Lea Page. A US pilgrim, writer, walker, gardener, motivational listener, professional dog spoiler and occasional exaggerator. You can find Lea's books, "Between the Path and the Way: A 1000 Mile Journal"; and “Parenting in the here and now: realising the strengths you already have” on Amazon Lea's article “I walked 1000 miles alone through Europe and learned that fear is the price of freedom” is on the Guardian's website Her website is Leapageauthor.com
David Donselar is on the Board of Directors of American Pilgrims on the Camino. I want to learn all about the Annual Gathering in Texas next year. I'LL BE THERE!!!! This is a great chat about families, motivation, giving back and what you can learn about yourself, and others, on the Camino The 27th Annual Gathering of Pilgrims will be held from Thursday, March 7 to Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Mo-Ranch Presbyterian Assembly in Hunt, TX (about 90 miles northwest of San Antonio). The theme of the next Gathering is Rhythms of the Way: Lighten Your Load. https://americanpilgrims.org I'll see you there……!
Dan's BACK from a voice-induced hiatus. In this very special episode, Jerry Everard and Sharon Boggon take us through their various Caminos together. You can hear the love and enthusiasm they share for fiddles, sketches, stoicism and pilgrimage. What's not to love about that!!!!??? Dan is back this week and every week.
In this brand new episode, my friends Tom Friesen, Colleen O'Toole and David Duncan, from the Canadian Company of Pilgrims discuss what it takes to be a hospitalera or hospitalero. It's not for everyone....but everyone's thought about doing it!!
My voice is still no good. I go for surgery later this week. I hope to be back soon In the meantime, let's take a re-visit with my chat with the team behind "I'll Push You", a heartfelt film about two lifelong best friends, Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray
Eileen Morley & Richard Bird are our guests this week - interviewed brilliantly by my friend Margaret Bouttell. Eileen and Richard are now the Australian trainers for pilgrims wishing to become hospitaleros and hospitaleras, taking over from the wonderful Julie-Anne Milne. Richard and Eileen have volunteered at a number of albergues across Spain. In this episode of the podcast, why YOU should consider becoming a hospitalero or hospitalera, giving back to the Camino. I'll be back as soon as my doctors tell me I can start talking again. Until then, blessings from Sydney. Dan
The first of my guest host episodes. Tom Friesen from the Canadian Company of Pilgrims interviewsa his friend and fellow hospitalero, Dale Boost This is a great chat about life, living, learning and sharing My warmest thanks to my friends, Tom and Dale Find the Canadian Company of Pilgrims at santiago.ca
A note from Dan: I've been told I have to have surgery on my vocal cords. So that means no talking for up to six weeks - and possibly three months before I get back to my normal voice. Please accept my sincerest apologies. The podcast WILL continue - with guest hosts, from next week. Until then, enjoy his repeat of one of my favourite episodes with Beebe Bahrami
Dr Kristina Jacobsen is an American pilgrim, singer, song-writer and ethnographer....based in New Mexico. Kristina's love of music and songwriting shines through in her life's work - telling stories in songs. Whether it's the Italian coast or the Navajo Nation, Kristina captures the essence of the people and culture around her - and you and I are lucky enough to share in her incredible journey. You can find Kristina via www.katrinajacobsenmusic.com on Instagram @singingbackhome_songwriting and on Facebook via Songs of Santiago: Contemplative Songwriting Retreat
British pilgrim Carolyn Gillespie's book is called Pilgrim: Finding a New Way on the Camino de Santiago. This is a wonderful story about reaching your potential and THEN discovering you had so much MORE potential....what a wonderful gift for yourself and those who love you. You can find Carolyn's book at www.carolyngillespie.co.uk
This is a fantastic interview with someone who found herself at the deepest, darkest moment of her life ON the Camino, only to discover her inner light would be her guiding light out of the darkness Deb Wilson's book, Finding Love on the Camino is available via Amazon
Aussie pilgrim Peter Griffiths walked the Camino to raise funds for, and awareness of, Room To Read - a global organisation that buys books for young people, particularly young girls, to help lift them out of poverty It's a wonderful story for a wonderful cause. Enjoy DM roomtoread.org
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