She Explores

This is the last episode of She Explores. In it, we say farewell, reflect on endings, and invite past guests of the show to share the lessons they've learned in the outdoors over the last few years. Through these women's stories, we're reminded how important it is to have the space we need to show up as ourselves when we're spending time outside. Thank you to everyone who has touched the show over the years: the listeners, our guests, our collaborators, and our advertisers. It's been an honor to hold your stories. READ THIS BLOG POST if you want to learn more about our decision, and what the team is up to next.Featured in this episode: Jaymie Shearer, Shon't, Hiranya de Alwis Jayasinghe, Sydney Williams, Gabaccia, Noël Russell, Hailey Hirst, Tori Duhaime.She Explores is Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesHiranya de Alwis Jayasinghe's new album, Frangipani & Daisy ChainsGale's website: GaleStraub.comFull Quote from Helen Bright, aka “Bright Wanderer” on endingsOur new book, Women and WaterWomen and Water, the AudiobookRate this podcastRavel MediaMusic is licensed via podcastmusic.com.

Mugdha Flores is proof of where your passion for science and the natural world can take you. From playing in tide pools as a child in Southern India, to mapping the undiscovered corners of the ocean, to surveying salmon as they make their long journey to the Pacific. For Mugdha, all her exploration has resulted in a deeper connection with the environment, and herself.Mugdha is a marine biologist turned science communicator championing community engagement and finding joy in the outdoors.This a series of interviews with some incredible humans who are featured in Women and Water - a new book from the team behind She Explores. We're taking the conversation off the page and into their relationship with water today. You'll hear from swimmers, surfers, paddlers, fishers, and more. Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Mugdha FloresShe Explores is Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesMugdha FloresInstagram: @mugsie_bOrganizations and some subject matter mentioned on the episode:The Ocean Exploration Trust & Nautilus LiveMugdha's Essay on She-Explores.com about her time aboard the E/V NautilusMore About the Study of Fish or Ichthyology Learn about Kochi, IndiaOur new book, Women and WaterRate this podcastRavel MediaMusic is licensed via podcastmusic.com.

When Irene Marcoux was growing up and playing at her local pool, she didn't dream of becoming a mermaid. She was a mermaid. Those early days of freedom and play were her gateway to a life in the water. And because she's a big believer in the fact that every BODY can dive - Irene is all about helping others embrace their inner mermaid too.Irene is a safety focused mermaid with over 30 years of aquatics education experience, a PADI Course Director & PADI Freediving Instructor, a PADI Mermaid Instructor Trainer, a First Aid Instructor & Instructor Trainer, and a Certified lifeguard, National Lifeguard Instructor Trainer & Examiner. She's also training for the 2024 synchonized swimming world championships.This a series of interviews with some incredible humans who are featured in Women and Water - a new book from the team behind She Explores. We're taking the conversation off the page and into their relationship with water today. You'll hear from swimmers, surfers, paddlers, fishers, and more. Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Irene MarcouxShe Explores is Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesIrene MarcouxInstagram: @irene_la_sireneWebsiteOur new book, Women and WaterRate this podcastRavel MediaMusic is licensed via podcastmusic.com.

A life-changing rappelling accident lead Antoinette Lee Toscano to choose to live the life of outdoor adventure she'd always dreamed of. And since then, she's dedicated herself to helping others make it easier to shape their lives for the better, too.Antoinette Lee Toscano is an outdoor industry consultant, writer, philanthropist, and motivational health and wellness speaker. In the Women & Water book, she shares how paddlesports have played a role in her ongoing healing for a Traumatic Brain Injury, spine injury, and PTSD.This a series of interviews with some incredible humans who are featured in Women and Water - a new book from the team behind She Explores. We're taking the conversation off the page and into their relationship with water today. You'll hear from swimmers, surfers, paddlers, fishers, and more. Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Antoinette Lee ToscanoShe Explores is Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubSponsored by Danner Join the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesAntoinette Lee ToscanoInstagram: @antoinetteleetoscanoWebsite: AntoinetteToscano.comBlog: New Normal Big Life Our new book, Women and WaterMentioned in conversation:The American Adventure Sports ClubAdventureTVAntoinette's Articles on Culturs MagDiversify Whitewater Rate this podcastRavel MediaSponsor LinksDanner: Learn more about the new Danner Mountain 600 hiking bootsMusic is licensed via podcastmusic.com.

Olivia VanDamme's hope is that one day, in her older years, she'll be at the beach, covered in seaweed and still contributing to community science. Olivia has always felt comforted, alive, and happy in the ocean. And as an educator, poet, singer, environmentalist, surfer, and more – Olivia celebrates that in everything she does.On this episode, Olivia shares an original poem, “Tu Perteneces! Nadar Mija” which helps paint the picture of the role the ocean plays in her life – all while bursting with song and joy. We learn how Olivia straddles worlds by virtue of being herself, why she loves geography, how being an educator has informed her environmental life, and how we can all get involved in collecting data that helps shape the future of the lands and waters we recreate in.This a series of interviews with some incredible humans who are featured in Women and Water - a new book from the team behind She Explores. We're taking the conversation off the page and into their relationship with water today. You'll hear from swimmers, surfers, paddlers, fishers, and more. Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Olivia VanDammeShe Explores is Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesOlivia VanDammeInstagram: @olivialomasiOur new book, Women and WaterMentioned in conversation:Seawitches ZineCalifornia Academy of SciencesPGMOneDina Gilio-WhitakerKrista ComerREU Summer Internship at Smithsonian Get involved with community science through the resources Olivia mentioned:iNaturalistCity Nature ChallengeSnapshot Cal CoastRate this podcastRavel MediaMusic is licensed via podcastmusic.com.

Eden Elgeti is a wild and pool swimmer in the United Kingdom, and is featured in our new book, Women and Water. The first line in her profile is, “I often joke through winter that I'd be more than happy to not swim and just turn up for the post-swim coffee and cake.” Of course, she goes on to share that she has always swum when given the opportunity, and it's taken her so many places, literally and figuratively. There's something so beautiful about Eden's relationship with the water. It's her constant companion. There's a lot that we admire about Eden - her ability to choose what's right for her, and to keep checking in to make sure she's still on the same page with herself. In this episode, we talk about how swimming shows up for her today (and vice versa), why she's taken a break from her social media account “@thetransgenderswimmer” and the community she's found swimming in London.This a series of interviews with some incredible humans who are featured in Women and Water - a new book from the team behind She Explores. We're taking the conversation off the page and into their relationship with water today. You'll hear from swimmers, surfers, paddlers, fishers, and more. Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Eden ElgetiShe Explores is Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramSponsored by Danner BootsResourcesEden ElgetiWebsite: https://thetransgenderswimmer.co.ukOur new book, Women and WaterRegister for our Virtual Book Launch EventMentioned in conversation:Watch Eden, a short documentary filmSponsor linksDanner: Learn more about Danner Mountain 600: https://danner.com/mountain-600Rate this podcastRavel MediaMusic is licensed via podcastmusic.com.

Bonnie Tsui's book, Why We Swim, dropped at a time when we were all looking for guidance on how to move our bodies in ways that took us out of our heads and into our element. But its message is continuous. Why We Swim is a must-read whether you think of yourself as a swimmer or not. It takes you to the source of our innately human relationship with water and weaves together history, science, and her own personal story to propel us on the journey.We wanted to start this Women and Water series with my conversation with Bonnie because she is truly an expert on why we gravitate to the ocean, lakes, and other waterways that provide us with so much. Bonnie shares more about Why We Swim, her own start to swimming, how swimming helps us feel free, and so much more. This is the first in a series of interviews with some incredible humans who are featured in Women and Water - a new book from the team behind She Explores. We're taking the conversation off the page and into their relationship with water today. You'll hear from swimmers, surfers, paddlers, fishers, and more. Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Bonnie TsuiShe Explores is Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesBonnie TsuiBonnieTsui.comInstagram: @bonnietsui8Twitter: Why We Swim Bonnie's childrens book: Sarah and the Big WaveOur new book, Women and WaterMentioned in conversation:Caroline PaulFlorence Williams' The Nature FixRate this podcastRavel MediaMusic is licensed via podcastmusic.com.

In the coming weeks, we'll be sharing a series of interviews with some incredible humans who are featured in Women and Water - a new book from the team behind She Explores. We'll take the conversation off the page and into their relationship with water today. And you'll hear from swimmers, surfers, paddlers, fishers, and more. But today, we're bringing you a special episode of Wild for Scotland, a show hosted by Kathi Kamleitner. It's truly a piece of audio art, and it's an ode to the wonder to be found beneath the water's surface. She created it in collaboration with Fran Turauskis and musician Jen Austin.This episode inspired by Kathi's time on a snorkeling residency on the Argyll coast in Scotland. A snorkeling residency sounds like an absolute dream - and Kathi's experience resulted in beautiful, poetic reflections. Kathi's audio poem within, titled Hope, was also commended by the Climate Creatives Challenge. If you enjoy this listen, we know you'll love Wild for Scotland. It's a show that's known for its immersive storytelling, and while this episode is no exception - it's particularly artful in its execution. Wild for Scotland is a welcome escape for anyone, whether they've been to Scotland, plan to travel there one day or are just looking for a relaxing armchair adventure.She Explores will be back next week with a brand new episode highlighting all things Women and Water.

Noami Grevemberg is a leader in the world of vanlife, and the founder of Diversify Vanlife, a platform that highlights less-heard voices in vanlife, road travel, and nomadic communities. It's also a resource that helps break down barriers to accessing life on the road, a lifestyle that Noami and her husband Dustin embarked on in 2016.We chatted with Noami towards the end of 2022, when she was coming off a much-needed vacation after finishing her first book, Living the Vanlife: On the Road Toward Sustainability, Community, and Joy. It's part memoir, part how-to guide, in which Noami shares the nitty gritty of their travels with candor, grace, and humor.The start of the book tells the story of how Noami immigrated to the US from Trinidad at just 16, and how she built a life for herself all on her own - from entering college at 25, to climbing the corporate ladder as an environmental scientist. All that hustle took its toll, and by her early 30's Noami was ready for a change. While she wouldn't have envisioned vanlife for herself when she flew to America as a teenager, it's a life she was able to choose for herself. And it's one that she wants others to be able to pursue too.This conversation with Noami is the perfect way to start a new year as we talk about resparking creativity after coming off a big project, realigning yourself with your values, what it took for her to create this book, and what aspiring vanlifers will gain from reading it when it's available this summer.Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Noami GrevembergHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Noami GrevembergWebsite@irietoaurora on InstagramPlus Sized Outdoors YouTubePre-Order Living the VanlifePre-Order Women and WaterDiversify VanlifeWebsiteInstagramRate this podcastRavel MediaMusic is licensed via podcastmusic.com.

Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Florence Williams and Alexandra de SteiguerHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by DannerJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramHead over to CreativeFuelCollective.com for more creative inspiration, prompts, online workshops and a robust creative community.Creative Fuel is Hosted by Anna BronesCreative Fuel is Co-Produced by Anna Brones & Gale StraubTheme Music is by cleod9 musicFeaturing: Alexandra de Steiguer: Alexandra de Steiguer is a photographer, writer and musician who spends every winter as the caretaker of Star Island in the Isles of Shoals. Nine miles off the coast of Maine and New Hampshire, this rocky, windswept place provides great inspiration for her creative endeavors. She is drawn to the solitude and beauty of the deserted islands, and captures the environment in stunning black and white photographs, personally printed in her traditional darkroom. She is a two-time artist fellow of the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts and the author of Small Island, Big Picture: Winters of Solitude Teach an Artist to See.Links:Alexandra de SteiguerFlorence Williams: Florence Williams is a journalist, author, and podcaster. She is a contributing editor at Outside Magazine and a freelance writer for the New York Times, New York Times Magazine, National Geographic, The New York Review of Books, Slate, Mother Jones and numerous other publications. She is also the writer and host of two Gracie-Award-winning Audible Original series, Breasts Unbound and The Three-Day Effect, as well as Outside Magazine's Double-X Factor podcast. Her public speaking includes keynotes at Google, the Smithsonian, the Seattle Zoo, the Aspen Ideas Festival and many other corporate, academic and nonprofit venues. She is also a fellow at the Center for Humans and Nature and a visiting scholar at George Washington University, her work focuses on the environment, health and science. Her books include The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative and Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey.Links: Florence WilliamsResources Mentioned & Places to Learn MoreHeartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey by Florence WilliamsThe Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative by Florence WilliamsBig Picture: Winters of Solitude Teach an Artist to See by Alexandra de SteiguerLearn more about Alexandra's time on Star Island in the short film Winter's Watch and the documentary WildLife: the Quiet Island of Alexandra de SteiguerStar IslandHow Social Isolation, Loneliness Can Affect Heart Health, Cognitive AbilitiesProlonged Social Isolation and Loneliness are Equivalent to Smoking 15 Cigarettes a DayRestore Your Brain with Nature // David StrayerThe 3-Day Effect: How Nature Calms Your Brain audio seriesCan Solitude Make Your More Creative?The Science of Silence: How Solitude Enriches Creative Work

Victoria Amico would say that hiking 100% ruined her life, but in the best way possible. Seven years ago, she thought she knew what she wanted in her career and devoted her whole self to achieving her goals. But then hiking came along and forced her to examine what she really wanted. In the process, Victoria ended up learning how to choose herself and take up space with her body on the trail.Victoria shares how she got started hiking (and the transformation it inspired), why 100 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail was the right number this year, why she started her social platform Plus Sized Outdoors, and her hopes for everyone out there listening. Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Victoria AmicoHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by DannerJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Victoria Amico: @plus_sized_outdoors on InstagramPlus Sized Outdoors YouTubeMentioned in this episode:@chilltash@samortizphoto  @unlikelyhikers@fatgirlshiking@kweenwerk@ashleysadventureHiking My FeelingsEpisodes of She Explores featuring Hiking My Feelings Founder Sydney Williams:Lightening Trauma's Invisible Weight on the TrailA Big ExhaleIf you enjoyed this episode, we think you'll like “Owning Her Body on the Trail” featuring Beth Bradley.Rate this podcastRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesDanner: Learn more about the Inquire Collection at Danner.com/inquireMusic is licensed via podcastmusic.com.

Whether she's rock climbing or sailing, McKayla Bower is motivated by always moving forward. And by setting her sights on becoming the first trans woman and queer person to circumnavigate the world solo in her sailboat Swirl, she's moving forward in more ways than one.We talk about what inspired the trip, how McKayla is preparing for the journey, the kinds of marine life she will encounter, and the big why behind this big endeavor.Featured in this episode: McKayla Bower (she/her)Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Danner BootsJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: McKayla BowerWebsite: WhoisMcKaylaBower.comInstagram | YouTube  | TikTok | TwitterRate this podcastRavel MediaSponsors Danner: Learn more about the Inquire Collection at Danner.com/inquireMusic is licensed through podcastmusic.com unless otherwise noted.Music also by Josh Woodward. Subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. 

A hello, what we've been up to, a new podcast Gale's working on called "Creative Fuel", and a fresh episode of She Explores comes back next week. ResourcesFollow Creative Fuel wherever you get podcastsCreative Fuel on Apple PodcastsCreative Fuel on SpotifyFollow About the Journey wherever you get podcastsAbout the Journey on Apple PodcastsAbout the Journey on SpotifyShe-Explores.comMusic by Josh Woodward 

How do you navigate your femininity in a male-dominated space like environmental fieldwork research? For Julia Bingham, it's been an exploration of self.Julia is an interdisciplinary marine scientist and currently a PhD candidate at Duke University. Her research is focused on improving conservation and fishery management through local communities' knowledge and values. But her discipline hasn't always been the social sciences. She's been engaged in field based coastal research in one form or another for nearly 10 years. In undergrad and post grad, their fieldwork had them on rocky shores, mudflats, beach dunes, forested streams, salt marshes, and onboard research boats.This is all important to know because today Julia's sharing their story of navigating femininity in the field. And whether you're also in environmental sciences or part of a wholely different profession or pasttime that has made you feel pressured to fit in, that has made you question what makes you “you”, Julia's words will resonate. Note: there are a few mentions of sexual harassment and sexual assault in this episode. eatured in this episode: Julia Bingham (she/they)Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Julia A. Bingham: Instagram & TwitterRead the abridged version of Julia's essay on She-Explores.comRate this podcastRavel MediaMusic is licensed through Musicbed. Subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. 

Steph Jagger and her mom, Sheila, took a camping road trip together in 2016 across the Rocky Mountains. So often, the purpose of a road trip, or spending time in the outdoors, is to get away from it all. But in this instance, Steph was driving towards something many of us might rather avoid: her mom had recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia. And while Alzheimer's is something that's hard to talk about, odds are good that you have personal experience with this degenerative disease or another one that's similar.Those places that we are nervous to go are often the ones that call to us the most strongly. Or at a minimum, they tell us something about ourselves and what we need. In this episode, Steph shares about her trip, which she wrote about in her forthcoming memoir, Everything Left to Remember, what her mom continues to teach her, the benefits of sitting with grief, and an invitation to examine the relationships in your life that mirror the best parts of you.Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Steph JaggerHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Uncruise AdventuresJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Steph Jagger: @stephjagger on InstagramWebsite: StephJagger.comPre-Order Everything Left to Remember (Available April 2022)Mentioned in this episode:Unbound: A Story of Snow and Self-DiscoveryStory on Journalist Stephen GlassBrandy Carlile quote: “There is nothing more real or more practical in this universe than mysticism. Remember that, and it's usually sitting right smack in the middle of grief.”HFC WeAreHFC.orgRate this podcastRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesUncruise Adventures: Save $500 to $750 per person on sailings in the Sea of Cortez and Spring in Alaska 7-night adventures on bookings made through April 15, 2022 at http://uncruise.com/pages/EXPLOREMusic is licensed through Musicbed.

Ashley Adkins isn't a scientist, she simply loves recreational caving and the opportunity it offers folks with non-science background to contribute to the ongoing documentation and understanding of underground ecosystems.Listen as Ashley shares her experience getting into caving, which led to her very own dream seasonal job last summer. In a historically male-dominated activity that's known for gatekeeping, Ashley wants us to know about the new generation of cavers of all genders and specialties that are changing the sport for the better.Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Ashley AdkinsHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by IndeedJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Ashley Adkins: @ashandirons on InstagramMentioned in this episode:Cave diver Jill Heinerth and her book, Into the PlanetMicrobiologist and cave diver Hazel Barton + CaveScience.comRachel aka @PetzlPrincessNew to caving? Find your local grotto here. Nashville Grotto Montana Conservation Corps Application PageIf you enjoyed this episode, we think you'll like ‘Shining a Light on Caving' featuring Katt Greaser.Rate this podcastRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesIndeed: Indeed makes it easy to hire great talent. Get a $75 job credit before March 31, 2022 at Indeed.com/explores.Music is licensed through Musicbed.

A special announcement from host Gale Straub about the future of this show. Prefer to read it rather than listen? Find the 3-minute transcript on the episode landing page (or linked in the Simplecast player).Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesRate this podcastRavel MediaMusic is licensed through Musicbed.Subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. 

Journalist Heather Hansman digs deep into the past, present, and future of skiing in her new book Powder Days. Her love for the sport leaps off the pages, but that doesn't stop her from looking at skiing through a critical lens as she explores its challenges and triumphs across an expanse of timely subjects: climate, accessibility, culture, and more. We're joined from the side of a ski hill by Tori Duhaime for this episode. Tori's a lifelong skier and it's the sport they choose above all else. While they grew up skiing in Durango, CO, Tori's a recent transplant to Richmond, VA and has a newfound love for mom & pop ski hills that are found back east. Reading Powder Days got her fired up about a sport she wants to make more accessible for everyone to experience.Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Heather Hansman & Tori DuhaimeHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Uncruise AdventuresJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Heather Hansman (she/her): Instagram @hhansman and WebsiteTori Duhaime (she/they): Instagram @ToriDuhaime  Learn more about Powder Days and Downriver here!Rate this podcastRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesUncruise Adventures: Save $500 to $750 per person on sailings in the Sea of Cortez and Spring in Alaska 7-night adventures on bookings made through April 15, 2022 at Uhttp://uncruise.com/pages/EXPLOREMusic is licensed through Musicbed. Episodes air bi-weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. 

Sarah Dealy was not outdoorsy. But at age 20, during a severe bout of depression, she enrolled in a wilderness therapy program. By the end of the program, she wanted to become an “outdoor girl.”But becoming the outdoorswoman of her dreams didn't come naturally. Sarah was an indoor kid at heart. She disliked many of the activities she imagined her outdoorsy self doing.On the first episode of Out There Podcast's new season, Sarah takes us from the desert of Utah to the mountains of Colorado and explores what happens when the person you think you want to be doesn't mesh with the person you are.About Out ThereLaunched in 2015, Out There is a podcast that explores big questions through intimate stories outdoors. Host Willow Belden just launched their new season, which dives deep into the theme "Things I Thought I Knew." Each episode, they're sharing a story about an outdoor experience that changed someone's understanding of themselves, their world, or their humanity. Listen to Out There on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and wherever podcasts are found.Featured in this episode: Sarah Dealy, Willow BeldenCredits:This episode was written, produced and sound-designed by Sarah Dealy.Editing by Willow Belden.Music includes selections from Blue Dot Sessions.She Explores is Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesOut There's website“Best of Out There” playlist (this is a great introduction to the show for new listeners!)Sarah Dealy's websiteSign up here to be notified when Sarah's series about Troubled Teen wilderness programs comes outIf you are a parent who is considering sending your kid to a wilderness program, Sarah recommends the book Help at Any Cost by Maia SzalavitzRate this podcastRavel MediaEpisodes air bi-weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. 

Sometimes adventure looks like picking up and moving 5000 miles away from your home to live in the subarctic. Four years ago, Kristen Berkeley was living in Toronto and blogging about fashion, makeup, and cooking. On a whim, she took a job in Yellowknife, a small city in the Northwest Territories of Canada. As a Black woman, Kristen was a bit nervous to move to a city that lacked the diversity of home, but she found herself surprised along the way. Yellowknife ended up being her gateway to incorporating the outdoors into her adventurous spirit, and she's since started a company called Amplify Outdoors to help invite and uplift more Black, Indigenous, and People of Colors into the otudoors with her.About Kristen: Kristen Berkeley (she/her) is originally from Toronto and has been living in the Northwest Territories for nearly four years. Kristen is a former journalist that enjoys writing about social issues and outdoor lifestyles. When she's not cooking delicious meals, Kristen can be found exploring the Northwest Territories and promoting diversity in outdoor spaces with her organization Amplify Outdoors.Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Kristen BerkeleyHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Uncruise Adventures & IndeedJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Kristen BerkeleyInstagram: @Travel_AdventurehersAmplify OutdoorsWebsiteInstagram: @AmplifyOutdoorsEmpowerment SquaredLearn more about Yellowknives Dene First NationRate this podcastRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesIndeed: Indeed makes it easy to hire great talent. Get a $75 job credit before March 31, 2022 at Indeed.com/explores.Uncruise Adventures: Save $500 to $750 per person on sailings in the Sea of Cortez and Spring in Alaska 7-night adventures on bookings made through April 15, 2022 at Uncruise.com/exploreMusic is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air bi-weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. 

Kenya Jackson-Saulters believes in the power of pairing meditation with time outside and cultivating rituals to help her channel the spirituality and peace of mind she finds in nature. In this episode, we hear all about the Nature Meditations deck she recently authored through Chronicle Books. It's a beautiful offering for her Outdoor Journal Tour community (and beyond) and a true reflection of her passion for the outdoors and mindfulness.As we find ourselves already a few weeks into a new year, time feels like it's on hyperdrive but Kenya helps remind us of the importance of grounding ourselves in the outdoors, setting aside time to dream, and celebrating the many ways we move forward. Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Kenya Jackson-SaultersHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by IndeedJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Kenya Jackson-SaultersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/consultkenyaBuy the Nature Meditations DeckLearn more on Outdoor Journal Tour's websiteFind it on REI.comAmazonNature Meditations Deck release party February 7, 2022 in Atlanta, GA (Kenya will also be doing a reading for out of town and online participants)Outdoor Journal TourJanuary 2022 Words for Creating & BeingSubscribe to Creative Fuel, Anna's newsletterIf you enjoyed this episode, we think you'll enjoy:Hike, Journal, Meditate w/ Outdoor Journal TourWonder Walking Heals - Amy WonRate this podcastRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesIndeed: Indeed makes it easy to hire great talent. Get a $75 job credit before March 31, 2022 at Indeed.com/explores.Music is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air bi-weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. 

Listen to a preview of "This is Our Time" a storytelling podcast that takes you on an immersive adventure on a ship to Antarctica with host Samantha Hodder and 80 women who all work in STEM.About This is Our TimeLaunched in 2018, This is Our Time is a storytelling podcast that takes you on adventure to the end of the world. Season 2 follows Samantha, step by step, as podcaster-in-residence… as she goes all the way to Antarctica, aboard a small ship, with a group of 80 women who all work in STEM. It's a leadership journey, like none other. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.Instagram: @ThisIsOurTimePodcastTwitter:  @ThisIsOurPodwww.thisisourtimepodcast.comOr sign up for the newsletter Audio Love to stay in touch: https://bit.ly/Audio-loveAbout She ExploresHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on Instagram

The idea that everything comes back around can be a comforting thought - especially as Anna Brones shares it:“I think that that's what we've really been doing in a larger way in the last two years. We've had to reckon with some of these larger questions about what it means to be human, what it means to exist, who we are when we don't have all of the external distractions. And so I think that that's what we are continuing to sit with. And I think your creative process is a way to sit with those things. And I think that's why investing in creative process is so important because at the end of the day, being creative is being human.”Anna was on She Explores back in April of 2020 for a conversation called ‘Creativity to Guide Us Through.' It was around the start of lockdown and life as we knew it was changing. To kick off 2022, we're revisiting portions of this conversation on creativity and nature that feel just as relevant today and we also catch up with Anna as she shares some valuable advice on approaching January in a gentle way. Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Anna BronesHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by TentreeJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Anna BronesInstagram: @AnnaBronesWebsite: AnnaBrones.comMentioned in the episode:January 2022 Words for Creating & BeingSubscribe to Creative Fuel, Anna's newsletterIf you enjoyed this episode, we think you'll enjoy:Adventure Art Academy: Claire GiordanoCreativity to Guide Us Through: Anna BronesRate this podcastRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesTentree: Get 15% off your first order at Tentree.com with code EXPLORE at checkout.Music is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air bi-weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

The Outdoor F.U.T.U.R.E. Initiative is a coalition of ethnically and racially diverse leaders dedicated to ensuring youth from historically excluded communities have access to meaningful experiences in the outdoors. As a team, the Outdoor F.U.T.U.R.E. Initiative is campaigning for the creation of a national fund that could secure long term investments in programs that provide opportunities for all our youth to spend time outdoors. In this episode, Gabaccia is our guide as we learn about equity, the importance of outdoor equity funds, and what it takes to get legislation across the finish line. This is the last of six episodes hosted by Gabaccia Moreno in 2021 as part of our She Explores host residency program. It's also our last episode of the year. Thanks for being here.Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Teresa Martinez, Jessica Loya, and Laura FloresHosted & Produced by Gabaccia MorenoWith support by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Tentree & RumplJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesOutdoor F.U.T.U.R.E.Featured in this episode: Teresa Martinez: Executive Director of the Continental Divide Trail CoalitionJessica Loya: Environmental and Conservation Policy Expert and the manager of the Next 100 CoalitionLaura Flores: Teacher and Volunteer Program Coordinator for Latino OutdoorsNuestra Tierra See Us OutsideRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesRumpl: Get 15% off your first order with code “SHE15” at checkout at Rumpl.com.Tentree: Get 15% off your first order at Tentree.com with code EXPLORE at checkout.Music is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

Join environmental artist Claire Giordano in the field as she teaches plein air painting in stunning landscapes like alpine lakes, old growth forests, beneath sandstone cliffs, oceanside, and glaciers. While Claire loves sharing the fun and beauty of experiencing these places through her virtual course, The Adventure Art Academy, there's an intention behind the class that is more than meets the eye. As an artist, writer, and educator, Claire strives to creatively explore the interwoven patterns of people, place, and climate change. She sees creating art as a gateway to truly seeing and experiencing landscape - in particular, identifying the effects of climate change. Claire also sees it as a way to let go and experiment, which we don't often get to experience in our daily lives. In this episode, Claire shares the motivations behind starting this class, her philosophy of infusing adventure into the day-to-day, and takes us with her into the backcountry.Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Claire Giordano Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Danner, Tentree, Rumpl, & Hibear OutdoorsJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Claire GiordanoInstagram: @ClairesWanderingsWebsite: ClairesWanderings.comThe Adventure Art AcademyMentioned in the episode:Inspiring Girls ExpeditionsIf you enjoyed this episode, we think you'll enjoy:Nature Up Close: Science Illustrator Kristin LinkCreativity to Guide Us Through: Anna BronesRate this podcastRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesHibear Outdoors: Get free shipping off any order over $50 with code EXPLORE at checkout.Danner: Find the right boots for you at Danner.comRumpl: Get 15% off your first order at Rumpl.com with code SHE15 at checkout.Tentree: Get 15% off your first order at Tentree.com with code EXPLORE at checkout.Music is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air bi-weekly this fall on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

Nicole Antoinette recently released a trail journal of her 2017 thru-hike of the Arizona Trail called “How to Be Alone.” And that's what we met up to talk about on a trail near Boston: how her first thru hike came to be, how she persevered, and why she decided to add to the trail journal canon. While quitting can indeed be a kindness, Nicole solo hiked all 800 rugged miles of the Arizona Trail. And it all started when she was over 30,000 feet up in the air, reading a book on a plane.While Nicole says she's a “recovering advice giver,” we know there's lots of wisdom to be found in this episode: about knowing when it's time to take a leap, how to get to know yourself better, giving back through your creative work, and more. Join us on the trail as we crunch leaves, get spun around, and find our way back again.Enjoy listening? Rate & Review She ExploresFeatured in this episode: Nicole AntoinetteHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Danner, Tentree, Rumpl, & DUERJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Nicole AntoinetteInstagram: @Nic.AntoinetteWebsite: NicoleAntoinette.comBuy: How To Be Alone: An 800 Mile Hike on the Arizona TrailMentioned in the episode:Thru Hiking Will Break Your HeartIndigenous Environmental NetworkIf you enjoyed this episode, we think you'll enjoy:“Quitting Can Be a Kindness - Nicole Antoinette”“Bobbing at the Surface - Carrot Quinn”Rate this podcastRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesDUER: Get 15% off at shopDUER.com with code SHEEXPLORES15 at checkout.Danner: Find the right boots for you at Danner.comRumpl: Get 15% off your first order at Rumpl.com with code SHE15 at checkout.Tentree: Get 15% off your first order at Tentree.com with code EXPLORE at checkout.Music is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air bi-weekly this fall on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

As a little girl, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant loved watching nature shows -- and she paid a lot of attention to the humans that showed up in front of the camera. Not seeing anyone in the host position who looked like her as a Black woman, Rae made it her goal to become a wildlife ecologist and to help change the face of who holds the expertise and shows up for some of the most unique animals in the world. Today, she's so proud to be the voice of a new podcast from PBS, Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant.Rae not only contributes to change through showing up as her full self, she's also dedicated to creating more equitable opportunities for young people to experience nature. She does this in many ways, most notably as the mother to two young girls and serving on the board of NatureBridge.After 15 years as a wildlife ecologist and conservation scientist, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant has a lot of valuable life lessons to share, be it the way she looks back at her own career with compassion for her younger self, the importance of doing exactly what she wants to do with her free time, or the joy that is cuddling baby bears -- just don't try the latter at home!Featured in this episode: Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant @RaeWynnGrantHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Danner Rumpl, & Minus33Join the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant: Instagram & WebsiteLearn more about Rae's podcast via PBS: "Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant"Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsShare your unique holiday traditions on an upcoming episode of She Explores.Enjoyed this episode? You might like these too:Giving Wildlife a Second Change: Sirena RanaButterflies, Bison, & the Border Wall: Conservationist Krista SchylerSubscribe to Our NewsletterRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesDanner: Find the right boots for you at Danner.comMinus33: Tune into the episode for 15% off your next order at Minus33.comRumpl: Get 15% off your first order at Rumpl.com with code SHE15 at checkout.Music is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air bi-weekly this fall on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

Rebecca Sperry was in the middle of a big hiking challenge when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2020: she was tracing all 1400+ miles of trails in the White Mountains. While she had to put that quest on pause during cancer treatment, it didn't stop her from hiking. Once Rebecca got cleared by her doctor, she hiked every single week. Her reasons are multifold: exercise can help make chemotherapy more tolerable, she wanted to see what was possible (and show others that it's possible to stay active through cancer). Most of all, hiking is a really big part of who Rebecca is. Cancer can take a lot away, but not that.Featured in this episode: Rebecca Sperry @SockedInHikesHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Minus33, Danner & RumplJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Rebecca Sperry @SockedInHikesActive Thru Cancer @Active_Thru_Cancer Breast Cancer Awareness MonthEpisodes mentioned at the end of the episode:Lindsey Ingram - Meeting Yourself Where You're AtBecky Marcelliano - A Few Big LeapsSubscribe to Our NewsletterRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesDanner: Find the right boots for you at Danner.comMinus33: Tune into the episode for 15% off your next order at Minus33.comRumpl: Get 15% off your first order at Rumpl.com with code SHE15 at checkout.Music is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air bi-weekly this fall on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

Listen to this: About the Journey, the podcast that takes you on an audio road trip with travel lover Oneika Raymond.Each episode of About the Journey takes you on the road along routes like Miami to Key West, Oahu's North Shore, or Wyoming's National Parks. You get to ride along with host and travel journalist Oneika Raymond, who you might know from the Travel Channel or her incredible instagram. Oneika is so passionate about the growth and experiences that come from travel that she's made it her life's work to help empower others to see the world, too.  ResourcesListen to About the Journey PodcastOneika Raymond's InstagramEpisode preview: From roller skates to birria tacos, this episode takes us southbound on the 5 from Los Angeles to sunny San Diego. Join Host Oneika Raymond on a road trip down one of the most famous coastlines in America to get a taste of southern California culture. Listen on Spotify.Join the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramMusic is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air bi-weekly this fall on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. 

Shaandiin Cedar is on the solution side of fighting the climate crisis and invites you to join in, too. A problem-solver by nature, Shaandiin is taking both a bottom-up and a top-down approach to activating climate solutions through her grassroots and corporate sustainability efforts. As an Indigenous woman and the daughter of activists, Shaandin's commitment to justice for people and the environment is woven into her being. In this episode, we learn that all the technology exists today to help stop the negative effects of climate change - and part of Shaandiin Cedar's work as an associate at Powerhouse fund is helping cleantech companies access capital to harness that technology and help solve the climate crisis. We also learn about all that Shaandiin is doing on a grassroots level to advocate for social and environmental justice - and all that you can do to take action if you have the means to do so.Featured in this episode: Shaandiin Cedar @shaandiinHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Danner & RumplJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode:Shaandiin Cedar: Instagram | LinkedInShaandiin's writing on GreenBizCompanies & Organization Mentioned in the EpisodePowerhouseNativesOutdoorsNDN CollectiveArticles MentionedGrist: Indigenous Activism in Canada has staved of 25% of US & Canada's emisions Project Drawdown: Top 100 Climate SolutionsIPCC ReportNative Land AppAbout Powerhouse founder Emily KirschVenture Capital TermsSubscribe to Our NewsletterRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesDanner: Find the right boots for you at Danner.comRumpl: Get 15% off your first order at Rumpl.com with code SHE15 at checkout.Music is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air bi-weekly this fall on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. 

For far too long, we were told that Man was the hunter and Woman the gatherer. Are we surprised to have witnessed a “hunting industry” that for decades has only catered to the interests of men? Recent studies actually contradict the beliefs that prehistoric women weren't hunters and in this episode, residency host Gabaccia Moreno is our guide through the stories and reflections of women who have found a role for hunting in their lives, only about 10,000 years after our predecessors did.To help paint a picture of hunting that reflects a spectrum of perspectives, Gabaccia talked with women from different generations, locations, ethnicities, levels of experience, and choices of weapon. By no means is every woman hunter here represented, but the few that are, have shared valuable lessons that anyone can learn from.This is the fifth of six episodes hosted by Gabaccia Moreno this year as part of our She Explores host residency program.Featured in this episode: Tracy Ross (she/her), Kamilia Elsisie (she/her), Jess Johnson (she/her), Gabi Peña (she/they), Miriam Garcia-Jorns (she/her), and Lydia Parker (she/her); Voice submission from Gabi's father, Angel Peña.Hosted & Produced by Gabaccia MorenoEdited by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Yonder, Danner, & RumplJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Tracy Ross @heli_girl_1970Kamilia Elsisie: @kamkam520Jess Johnson: @jesscjohnson_Gabi PeñaMiriam Garcia-Jorns: @mgjornsLydia Parker: @lydiaparker123Artemis Sportswomen: Instagram & WebsiteHunters of Color: Instagram & WebsiteHunting + Conservation StatsFemale Hunters in the Early AmericasMan the Hunter, Woman the Gatherer? Nuestra Tierra Ravel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesRumpl: Get 15% off your first order with code “SHE15” at checkout at Rumpl.com.Yonder: Learn more at book a nature-rich stay at Yonder.com.Danner: GO THERE in Danner's most iconic styles by visiting Danner.com.Music is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. 

In honor of WorldPride, we're revisiting our 2018 conversation with Elyse Rylander. Elyse is the founder and executive director of OUT There Adventures, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering queer young people through their connection with the natural world. Elyse believes nature is a disruptive force for queer youth and hopes to positively foster their identities and love of the outdoors.She's doing so through her nonprofit, OUT There Adventures. By partnering with existing organizations like Outward Bound and Northwest Youth Corps, she's reaching more queer kids and multiplying the potential impact of OUT There's mission. It takes time, energy, and capital to build a nonprofit. Elyse shares the challenges and rewards of the last five years of work and her vision for years to come.Elyse is also a Co-Creator of the LGBTQ Outdoor Summit and is using this opportunity to announce that there are now dates for the 4th summit! Mark your calendar for April 1 - 4, 2022 at the National Conservation Training Center in West Virginia.You can also find this episode as part of the WorldPride Pod Stage, wherever podcasts are found.Featuring: Elyse Rylander, Founder and Executive Director of OUT There Adventures; Co-creator of the LGBTQ Outdoor SummitHosted & Produced by Gale Straub Sponsored by Goodr, Yonder, Rumpl, & PachamamaJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesOut There Adventures: Website & InstagramLGBTQ Outdoor SummitElyse's personal instagramWorldPride Pod Stage Sponsor Websites & Discount CodesGoodr: Head over to www.goodr.com and enter EXPLORE15 at checkout for 15% OFF your entire order.Yonder: Book an escape in nature and find your Yonder at Yonder.com.Rumpl: Get 15% off your first order at Rumpl.com with code SHE15 at checkout.Pachamama CBD: Get 40% off Sleep Well CBD Gummies with code EXPLORE at checkout via pachamamaCBD.com.Music is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

Your stories of the unexpected kindness you've found in the outdoors - from strangers, from nature. We've all been finding solace in nature after a hard year, and we wanted to gather your stories to inspire a kinder outdoor world. Of course, as we've talked about a lot on the show - the outdoors is not a utopia, or a place we can escape systemic issues. But kindness can create a chain reaction that has long-term impacts for good. Featured in this episode: Helen Wallis, Kelly Hines, Trisha Stull, Ruth Nolan, Lois Van Leer, Hiranya de Alwis Jayasinghe, Jo Ann Hickey, and Andrea Schmuttermaer.Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubAdditional Editorial Support by Julie HotzA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Goodr, Yonder, Rumpl, & PachamamaJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Helen Wallis: Instagram @thewalkingtravellerKelly Hines: Instagram @smellyhinesTrisha Stull: Instagram @tjthewildechildRuth Nolan: Instagram & Twitter @ruthnolan  Lois Van LeerHiranya de Alwis JayasingheJo Ann Hickey: Instagram @adkgirl4Andrea Schmuttermaier: Instagram @drea.venturesTrail EtiquetteMelanin Base Camp: 7 Things My White Outdoorsy Friends Don't Understand About RaceBackpacker: Women in the Backcountry Don't Need Your HelpClimate CrisisIPCC reportIntersectional Environmentalist's Summary of the IPCC ReportThe Atlantic “It's Grim”Grist: UN report places new emphasis on climate tipping pointsRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesGoodr: Head over to www.goodr.com and enter EXPLORE15 at checkout for 15% OFF your entire order.Yonder: Book an escape in nature and find your Yonder at Yonder.com.Rumpl: Get 15% off your first order at Rumpl.com with code SHE15 at checkout.Pachamama CBD: Get 40% off Sleep Well CBD Gummies with code EXPLORE at checkout via pachamamaCBD.com.Music is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

Brianne Lauro was born and raised on Hawai'i Island and learned how to hunt, fish, and dive from her father at a young age. She's carried this passion into adulthood, along with a commitment to honoring all the lands and waters of the island through giving back as they have given to her and her family. In conversation with Gabaccia Moreno, Brianne shares what drives her, how she would like to see the conservation conversation shift, why she's documenting the knowledge of her family, and her hopes for the future. About Brianne, in her own words: Brianne Lauro is a descendant of Filipino plantation workers and the daughter, granddaughter, and great-granddaughter of Hawai'i fishers and hunters. Born and raised on Hawai'i Island, she learned how to hunt, fish, and dive from her father at a young age, which she continues to do to this day. For generations, Hawai'i's lands and waters have taken care of her and her family, and she's committed to a lifetime of reciprocating that gift through conservation. Throughout the past year, Brianne has become a storyteller for her family — documenting and preserving the knowledge and life stories of her loved ones, past and present. In 2020, Brianne was awarded the two most prestigious scholarships established by Congress, the Harry S. Truman Scholarship and the Udall Undergraduate Scholarship. At her core, Brianne is a lover of family, heritage, local knowledge, and conservation.This is the fourth of six episodes hosted by Gabaccia Moreno this year as part of our She Explores host residency program.Featured in this episode: Brianne Lauro (she/her)Hosted & Produced by Gabaccia MorenoAdditional Support by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Organifi & PachamamaJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Brianne LauroInstagram: @Brianne_LauroRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesOrganifi: Head to Organifi.com/explore and get 20% off your order with code EXPLORE Pachamama CBD: Get 40% off Sleep Well CBD Gummies with code EXPLORE at checkout via pachamamaCBD.com.Music is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

Carrot Quinn joins us on the show again to talk about her latest memoir: The Sunset Route. For those who read and loved Thru Hiking Will Break Your Heart, The Sunset Route fills in a lot of the backstory. Billed as an adventure memoir, (Carrot spent her early 20's hopping freight trains and hitchhiking before discovering thru-hiking) the book really shines in telling the story of how Carrot found nurturing, forgiveness, and healing through nature during after a traumatic childhood.In this episode, Gale and Carrot talk about her relationship with adventure today, the vulnerability of putting your story out there, the grief we all carry, the ways Carrot is giving back, and more. Featured in this episode: Carrot Quinn (she/they)Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubAdditional Support by Julie HotzA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Goodr, Organifi & PachamamaJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Carrot QuinnInstagram: @CarrotQuinnThe Sunset RouteThru Hiking Will Break Your HeartRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesGoodr: Get 15% off your sunglasses order by using the code EXPLORE15 at checkout at Goodr.com.Organifi: Head to Organifi.com/explore and get 20% off your order with code EXPLORE Pachamama CBD: Get 40% off Sleep Well CBD Gummies with code EXPLORE at checkout via pachamamaCBD.com.Music is licensed through Musicbed.

In our first episode on matrescence, we talked about continuing to carry a love for nature and time outside into pregnancy as we prepare for the major life change of becoming a parent. This episode continues into the next phase in the process, when the much-anticipated birth is over, and we step into this new role and all that it entails, indoors and out.From the tender early days of the fourth trimester, to integrating the outdoors into your little one's lives as they grow, the postpartum phase of matrescence is a complex period of healing, care-giving, bonding, learning and un-learning. It's a time that can simultaneously hold grief and ambivalence, and profound joy — all in the same hand.In this episode, we'll hear from Rukmini Halliwell and Rachel Barrett again, speaking about the early days with their children Zen and Lola, who are now 21 months and 9 months old, respectively. And we'll also be joined by Jessie Harrold, a coach and a doula who supports women through various rites of passage, including that of matresence. Listen to part 1, available on your feed now.Featured in this episode: Rukmini Halliwell, Rachel Barrett, & Jessie HarroldHosted & Produced by Hailey HirstEditing & production support by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Yonder, Danner, Goodr, & OrganifiJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Rukmini Halliwell: Instagram @rukminihalliwellRachel Barrett: Instagram @luminiousandwildJessie Harrold:  Instagram @jessie.es.harrold | Podcast | WebsiteSubmit Your Story of KindnessMatrescence--What is it?Ravel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesYonder: Get $100 off your first stay with the code SheExplores100 at checkout via Yonder.com.Goodr: Get 15% off your sunglasses order by using the code EXPLORE15 at checkout at Goodr.com.Danner: GO THERE in Danner's most iconic women's styles by visiting Danner.com.Organifi: Head to organifi.com/explore and use code EXPLORE for 20% off. Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

Palinor Velasco has always pursued an adventurous life, even before she found her place in and love for the outdoors. While newly sober, Palinor found healing in climbing and mountain biking, but an accident that affected her mobility made her rethink the levels of risk she's willing to take on. Luckily for her, having a partner who is also a fly fishing guide got her to try a new way to recreate safely while recovering from surgeries. Fly fishing became her go-to way of getting outside -- and connecting with other women on the water.This is the third of six episodes hosted by Gabaccia Moreno this year as part of our She Explores host residency program.Featured in this episode: Palinor VelascoHosted & Produced by Gabaccia MorenoEditing & Additional Production Support by Gale StraubEditing Support by Julie HotzA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Yonder & DannerJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Palinor VelascoInstagram: @Wild_PalinorFounder: @SierraRiverSistersResources Mentioned in this EpisodeOnline Fly Fishing Courses from United Women on The Fly The Basics of Fly Fishing from Orvis Fly Fishing Glossary from Fly Fishers InternationalRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesYonder: Get $100 off your first stay with the code SheExplores100 at checkout via Yonder.com.Organifi: Head to Organifi.com/explore and get 20% off your order with code EXPLORE Danner: GO THERE in Danner's most iconic women's styles by visiting Danner.com.Music is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

Abby Ruhman is a professional makeup artist with Alopecia Totalis who uses her body as a canvas to advocate for change when it comes to outdated beauty standards. Art and creativity are central to the Mountain Games: public art around town, live music happening nightly, the mountainous backdrop of Vail Valley, even photo booths set up for puppy portraits. Abby was a big part of that too, and in her conversation with Gabaccia Moreno - they talk at the Mountain Games about how Abby finds inspiration in nature, provides some tips for those who want to wear makeup into the outdoors, and give us the opportunity to contemplate the artistry we bring with us when we step outside.About the series:Travel with She Explores for a weekend of adventure, art, music, and community at the GoPro Mountain Games in Vail, Colorado. Through conversations with four women outdoorists and through the ears of first-time Mountain Games attendee Gabaccia Moreno, listeners have the opportunity to experience the games from afar and contemplate adventure in their own lives. This special She Explores miniseries is made in collaboration with the Vail Valley Foundation with support from LifeStraw .Featured in this episode: Abby RuhmanHosted by Gale Straub & Gabaccia MorenoEditing by Gale Straub & Julie HotzA Production of Ravel MediaResources:Featured in this episode:Abby Ruhman: Instagram | TikTokGabaccia Moreno: InstagramAbout Alopecia TotalisLearn more about the GoPro Mountain GamesVail Valley FoundationSponsors:LifestrawNature ValleyGo RVingAll Four Episodes of Voices from the GoPro Mountain Games Are Available Now Wherever You Listen to She ExploresMusic licensed through MusicBedPodcast Art by Hailey Hirst

Ariel Tweto is passionate about taking chances and trying new things in the outdoors -- and sharing her experiences with others. Ariel's Inupiaq Inuit, born and raised in Unalakleet, Alaska. She's a pilot, a TV personality, and the founder of the nonprofit Popping Bubbles. Ariel's first time at the Mountain Games gave her the opportunity to compete in her very first e-bike race. That's one of the cool things about the Mountain Games: people of all experience levels compete together for the sake of community and having fun out there. She and Gabaccia Moreno met up at the Mountain Games to talk about how it went, the new friends she's made in Vail, and her best advice for listeners looking to embrace nature in their lives. About the series:Travel with She Explores for a weekend of adventure, art, music, and community at the GoPro Mountain Games in Vail, Colorado. Through conversations with four women outdoorists and through the ears of first-time Mountain Games attendee Gabaccia Moreno, listeners have the opportunity to experience the games from afar and contemplate adventure in their own lives. This special She Explores miniseries is made in collaboration with the Vail Valley Foundation with support from LifeStraw .Featured in this episode: Ariel TwetoHosted by Gale Straub & Gabaccia MorenoA Production of Ravel MediaResources:Featured in this episode:Ariel Tweto: InstagramGabaccia Moreno: InstagramAriel's NonprofitPopping BubblesLearn more about the GoPro Mountain GamesVail Valley FoundationSponsors:LifestrawNature ValleyGo RVingAll Four Episodes of Voices from the GoPro Mountain Games Are Available Now Wherever You Listen to She ExploresMusic licensed through MusicBedPodcast Art by Hailey Hirst

Emily Jackson is a professional kayaker and a mother of two. Kayaking is in her blood—her dad, Eric Jackson, is a World Champion freestyle kayaker and more often than not, you can find Emily on the water. Emily's been competing at the Mountain Games for years, and this year she won all three of her events—a first for her. Just as community and competition are a big part of the Mountain Games, so is family. Emily and Gabaccia Moreno talk kayaking, legacy, family support, and making time for it all.About the series:Travel with She Explores for a weekend of adventure, art, music, and community at the GoPro Mountain Games in Vail, Colorado. Through conversations with four women outdoorists and through the ears of first-time Mountain Games attendee Gabaccia Moreno, listeners have the opportunity to experience the games from afar and contemplate adventure in their own lives. This special She Explores miniseries is made in collaboration with the Vail Valley Foundation with support from LifeStraw .Featured in this episode: Emily JacksonHosted by Gale Straub & Gabaccia MorenoA Production of Ravel MediaResources:Featured in this episode:Emily Jackson: InstagramGabaccia Moreno: InstagramLearn more about the GoPro Mountain GamesVail Valley FoundationSponsors:LifestrawNature ValleyGo RVingAll Four Episodes of Voices from the GoPro Mountain Games Are Available Now Wherever You Listen to She ExploresMusic licensed through MusicBedPodcast Art by Hailey Hirst

Arielle Shipe is someone who shares her health and adventure story for the service of others. She understands that we all have a lifelong relationship with our bodies, and that relationship is changing all the time. This year at the Mountain Games, she taught yoga surrounded by nature, helping participants center themselves and prime their bodies for a day of adventure and community.Arielle and Gabaccia Moreno met up to talk about Arielle's health journey, her philosophy for reframing your relationship with health, her favorite yoga styles, rescheduling her thru hike, and more.About the series:Travel with She Explores for a weekend of adventure, art, music, and community at the GoPro Mountain Games in Vail, Colorado. Through conversations with four women outdoorists and through the ears of first-time Mountain Games attendee Gabaccia Moreno, listeners have the opportunity to experience the games from afar and contemplate adventure in their own lives. This special She Explores miniseries is made in collaboration with the Vail Valley Foundation with support from LifeStraw.Featured in this episode: Arielle ShipeHosted by Gale Straub & Gabaccia MorenoA Production of Ravel MediaResources:Featured in this episode:Arielle Shipe: InstagramGabaccia Moreno: InstagramLearn more about the GoPro Mountain GamesVail Valley FoundationSponsors:LifestrawNature ValleyGo RVingAll Four Episodes of Voices from the GoPro Mountain Games Are Available Now Wherever You Listen to She ExploresMusic licensed through MusicBedPodcast Art by Hailey Hirst

Sofia Jin believes that if we are going to spend time in nature, we need to address the very human problems we bring with us: sexism, sexual harassment, eating disorders, and racism (to name a few). She stresses that talking about these  issues  shouldn't “ruin” the escapism possible in the great outdoors for anyone but in fact makes it safer, more inclusive, and somewhere everyone can feel heard and valued. About Sofia: Sofia is a British Korean explorer, entertainer, and creative. She's a climber, diver, and Muay Thai practitioner, a member of The North Face UK Explorer Team, and an adventure athlete for Osprey Europe. Featured in this episode: Sofia JinHosted & Produced by Gale StraubEditing & production support by Julie HotzA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Yonder, Danner, and Minus33Join the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Sofia JinInstagram:  @SofJin__Explore at Home seriesWebsite: https://www.sofiajin.com/Light DocumentaryElla's UKArticles/Reports referenced:Why Female River Guides Aren't Welcome in the Grand Canyon  via Outside OnlineHostile Environment via Outside OnlineDOI Investigative ReportRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesYonder: Get $100 off your first stay with the code SheExplores100 at checkout via Yonder.com.Danner: GO THERE in Danner's most iconic women's styles by visiting Danner.com.Minus33: Learn more at Minus33.com.Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

Pregnancy is a time of drastic physical change, and one full of expectation and anxieties, pressure and pain, hope and uncertainty. And for those of us who value time spent outside, it's natural that we'd carry that forward into our pregnancies as much as we can. Continuing to hike, or surf, or whatever else we like to do, lets us still feel like ourselves and helps us cope with the symptoms and stresses of this entire process. But as you'll hear, it's often not that simple.In the first of a two-part series on matrescence, guest host Hailey Hirst spoke with two outdoor-loving moms about their pregnancies, Rukmini Halliwell and Rachel Barrett. And because there is no “one story” to tell about pregnancy, we also invited listeners in to share their reflections via voice memos. Whether or not you've experienced pregnancy, our hope is that you'll listen and feel heard and illuminated.Featured in this episode: Rukmini Halliwell & Rachel BarrettVoice Memos featured: Liz, Erin Rodman, Rachel Molodovan, Julia Renn, Jennifer Smith, Arielle Courtney, Karen, Stephanie VanDoorn-Kazyak, and Randi. Thank you to everyone who submitted!Hosted & Produced by Hailey HirstEditing & production support by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Yonder, Danner, & Reel PaperJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Rukmini Halliwell: Instagram @rukminihalliwellRachel Barrett: Instagram @luminiousandwildSocial from Voice Memos Featured:Erin Rodman: Instagram @sola.leatherworksRachel Molodovan: Instagram @heyitsrachelmJulia Renn: Instagram @howtopoopinthewoodsArielle Courtney: Instagram @dogdaisofourlivesKaren: Instagram @curious_kgStephanie VanDoorn-Kazyak: Instagram @stef.vandoornRandi: Instagram @naturallyrandikay, Website www.naturallyrandikay.com, Podcast Simple Self Care Matrescence--What is it?Adventure MamasRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesYonder: Get $100 off your first stay with the code SheExplores100 at checkout via Yonder.com.Reel Paper: Get 25% off with the code "EXPLORE" at checkout via Reelpaper.com.Danner: GO THERE in Danner's most iconic women's styles by visiting Danner.com.Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

Lindsey Ingram has long-haul COVID, which means she is constantly renegotiating what's possible for herself in the outdoors. But just like she's not just a mom, or a hiker, or a gardener -- the uncertainty of her chronic illness doesn't define her.  She simply has to meet herself where she's at.Over the past year Lindsey has been redefining her relationship with the outdoors, her body, and how she invites others into the outdoors with her.  In certain ways, our conversation is an opportunity for her to contemplate how she's moving forward as she navigates long-haul COVID. It’s also an opportunity for us to better understand one person’s experience living with a chronic illness.About Lindsey: Based in the Midwest, Lindsey spends her free time outdoors in whatever capacity is available, lately walking, wildlife watching, and gardening. She explores the outdoors creatively though writing, drawing, painting, and photography. She travels solo, with her kids, or with her friends.Featured in this episode: Lindsey IngramHosted & Produced by Gale StraubEditing & production support by Julie HotzA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Subaru & Reel PaperJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Lindsey IngramInstagram: @hikeovercountryWebsite: http://hikeovercountry.com/New York Times Article about Long-Haul COVIDAdventure MamasRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesSubaru: Check out the Subaru Crosstrek Sport here: subaru.com/crosstrekReel Paper: Get 25% off with the code "EXPLORE" at checkoutLindsey's "Adventure Pack" ContentsNote from Lindsey: While it's possible to buy a "toy" adventure pack on Amazon, I try to buy cheaper or secondhand versions of real items (i.e an inexpensive $10 pair of adjustable binoculars with limited magnification versus $5 toy binoculars that don't work at all). These items last longer, and kids are smarter than we give them credit for! This list can be scaled up or down by reducing the number of items or purchasing nicer/cheaper alternatives as your budget allows.A pack! Cinch sacks are good for short adventures but uncomfortable for more than a few hours. I veer towards a small day pack for 4-5 year olds or a bicycle or smaller day pack with a water bladder for kids 7+. My general rule of thumb is something big enough to carry a jacket in.Lightweight, flip top water bottle that doesn't leak if no water bladder is included.Snacks (a few healthy and at least one piece of junk snack like M&Ms).WhistleEasy to read compassBinocularsMagnifying glassHeadlampSmall notebook for a field notebookMarkers, twistable crayons, or large crayons with the wrappers pulled off (for rubbings, tracing, and drawing)Small battery operated fanBandana, hat, or buff for bug and sun protectionSmall ponchoTravel size sunscreenSome kind of kids field guide like a bug book or tracks book, depending on your area -- your local nature center or library can provide some recommendations!Small coupon book for free adventures with you, the giver.Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

Demiesha Dennis is an angler, mom, and community leader who is passionate about spreading the joy she’s found outdoors. Her reflections on time spent outside as an immigrant and Woman of Color provide many insights into industry gaps, misconceptions of people in the outdoors, and the privilege of recreating through hiking and fly fishing. In this episode, we hear about how Demiesha started flyfishing, what she’s teaching her daughter, what it means to her to be a woman on the water, changing the narrative through Brown Girl Outdoor World, and more! This is the second of six episodes hosted by Gabaccia Moreno this year as part of our She Explores host residency program.Featured in this episode: Demiesha DennisHosted & Produced by Gabaccia MorenoEditing & Additional Production Support by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Subaru, Janji, & Reel PaperJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Demiesha DennisInstagram: @BrownGirlOutdoorWorldCo-Founder: @shesaidwhatshesaid_offficialOrganizations Mentioned in this Episode:Brown Girl Outdoor World: WebsiteRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesJanji: Get 15% off your order with the code SHEEXPLORES15 at checkout at Janji.comReel Paper: Get 25% off your first order with code EXPLORE at checkout at Reelpaper.comSubaru: Learn more about the Subaru Crosstrek at Subaru.com/crosstrekMusic is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

Kylie Yang is a dog owner, thru-hiker, trail lover, and the New Jersey program coordinator for the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. We talk about the rewards and compromises of hiking with her 4-legged companion Sullivan, the many ways Kylie has woven trails into the fabric of her life, and the consideration for others we should all take with us into the outdoors.Featured in this episode: Kylie YangHosted & Produced by Gale StraubEditing & production support by Julie HotzA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Subaru & JanjiJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Kylie YangInstagramNew York-New Jersey Trail ConferenceAbout the Long PathBackpacker's Guide to How to Hike, Camp, & Backpack with Your DogAppalachian Trail Guidelines: Hiking with Your DogWhat's a Ridge Runner? AAPI Resources:What You Can Do to Fight Violence Against AAPI CommunityAnti-Asian Violence ResourcesRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesSubaru: Check out the Subaru Crosstrek Sport here: subaru.com/crosstrekJanji: Get 15% off our purchase at checkout at Janji.com with code SHEEXPLORES15 at checkoutEpisodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

Catch-up with Mirna Valerio aka The Mirnavator. Mirna is an ultra runner, adventurer, author, former teacher, more. Her blog, Fat Girl Running, took off shortly after she took on the sport back in 2008 and she’s been showcasing what’s possible ever since.In an Instagram live catch-up Gale did with Mirna on Thursday,  we talk about her found home of Vermont, Stowe Trails, how she picked up cycling during the pandemic, her new podcast, the significance of her new ambassadorship with Lululemon,  and the biggest lesson she learned from 2020 that she’s carrying with her. This special bonus episode of She Explores is brought to you by ust, who are making a name in the camping world by creating gear that helps EVERYONE get outside and enjoy the outdoors. Learn more at ustgear.com and follow along on Instagram @ustgear.Featured in this episode: Mirna ValerioHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Mirna ValerioInstagram: @themirnavatorWebsiteStowe Trails PartnershipRavel MediaEpisodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Music by James Childs and Utah via MusicBed.

We all have something to give when it comes to making the outdoors more inclusive and accessible for all. But we don’t have to reinvent the wheel, we can reach out and support existing organizations.In this episode, created in partnership with Sierra Designs, learn about four incredible nonprofits doing the work to help create more opportunities in the outdoors for People of Color, LGBTQ+, disabled, and low income families. But more than simply learning about the work that others are doing, our hope is that this episode will help you think about how you can do to make “reaching out” a practice in your own outdoor lives. Because change doesn’t happen in a vacuum, and we all have something to offer when it comes to making the outdoors a more equitable place for all to experience its benefits. Organizations featured in this episode: CO Blackpackers, Wildkind Closet, The Venture Out Project, & Outdoors For AllIndividuals featured in this episode: Patricia Cameron, Heather Balogh Rochfort, Brooke Froelich Murray, Perry Cohen, Alicia McConnel, & Thera Zylstra Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubEditing by Julie HotzA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Sierra DesignsJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesBlackpackersWebsite | Instagram | FacebookWildkind ClosetWebsite | Instagram | FacebookThe Venture Out ProjectWebsite | Instagram | FacebookOutdoors For AllWebsite | Instagram | FacebookRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesSierra Designs: Learn more about their Reach Out Initiative here.Music is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. 

Serene Cusack wants to build more community in the fly fishing world, especially amongst those folks who haven’t always been included. Whether through her own social media handle, “Fatty on the Fly” or the community she’s building via “Outcast Anglers,” Serene is passionate about sharing the joy she finds in fly fishing with more people. In this episode, the first of Gabaccia Moreno’s hosting residency on She Explores, we learn about Serene’s path to fly fishing, the change she’d like to see in the sport, what it’s like being a woman of size on the water, and more.About Serene: Serene Cusack was born and raised in the mountains of Montana. After successfully completing a four year degree in five at Montana State University, followed by a Masters in Social Work, she launched into the world of helping adolescents experiencing mental health crises. With a stressful job comes the need for self care. Serene has found that her connection with water and fly fishing brings the perfect rhythm of peace and balance. Passionate about people, fly fishing, and trying to not take life too seriously, she has found herself at the intersection of the things she loves. Serene self identifies as a fat person and noticed that plus size representation in the sport of fly fishing is inadequate. She dreams of the day she sees others that look like her represented in the fly fishing industry. Until then, she will continue to spread the big love to all bodies on the river banks. Currently she lives and fly fishes on the stolen land of the Bitterroot Salish in Missoula, Montana.  Featured in this episode: Serene CusackHosted & Produced by Gabaccia MorenoEditing & Additional Production Support by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by DeuterJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesFeatured in this episode: Serene CusackInstagram: @FattyontheFlyOrganizations Mentioned in this Episode:Confluence Collective: Website | InstagramOutcast Anglers: InstagramOutcast Camp Out: August 5 - 8Ravel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesDeuterMusic is licensed through Musicbed.Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

You don’t have to head out on a multi-day road trip to enjoy the benefits of time away: a micro-adventure can be just what you need to help you reset in your own backyard. Host Gale Straub heads out for a New Hampshire coast-to-mountains and back day trip and reflects on the ways her relationship with travel and adventure have shifted post-pandemic with the help of other creative women. Stay tuned -- you’ll hear more from these women and more in the rest of the series.About the series: This special She Explores miniseries is made in collaboration with Subaru.The last year has been marked by loss and longing, but it hasn't dampened our sense of adventure or our tendency to dream: of far off places, of time in movement with loved ones. And throughout, there's been comfort in knowing a place we feel most like ourselves: behind the wheel, on the way to our favorite local trailheads, swim spots, and mountainsides.With our eyes in the rear view as much as they are looking at the road ahead, through this four part series we’ll tell stories about finding adventure locally, reconnecting with those close to us, and taking the side roads that bring us back to what drives us: connection, purpose, and creativity. Featured in this episode: Eunice Beck, Faith Briggs, Anna Brones, Paulina Dao, Gritchelle Fallesgon, & Gale StraubHosted by Gale StraubA Production of Ravel MediaResources:Featured in this episode:Eunice Beck | Instagram | WebsiteFaith Briggs | Instagram | WebsiteAnna Brones | Instagram | WebsitePaulina Dao | Instagram | WebsiteGritchelle Fallesgon | Instagram | WebsiteDefinition of a Micro-AdventureLearn more about the Subaru Outback OnyxLearn more about the Subaru Crosstrek SportAll Four Episodes of Navigating Through Are Available Now Wherever You Listen to She ExploresMusic by Josh Woodward Podcast Art by Hailey Hirst

In more ways than one, our circles have tightened in the last year. And while for some family has been out of reach, for others, it's been a constant. In this episode we hear from a new mom, Aly Nicklas, and a daughter, Paulina Dao, as they reflect on the ways in which their relationships with family have shifted during the pandemic. We also explore how getting out in the outdoors together, away from the everyday routine, helps to strengthen our family bonds - whatever family means to us.About the series: This special She Explores miniseries is made in collaboration with Subaru.The last year has been marked by loss and longing, but it hasn't dampened our sense of adventure or our tendency to dream: of far off places, of time in movement with loved ones. And throughout, there's been comfort in knowing a place we feel most like ourselves: behind the wheel, on the way to our favorite local trailheads, swim spots, and mountainsides.With our eyes in the rear view as much as they are looking at the road ahead, through this four part series we’ll tell stories about finding adventure locally, reconnecting with those close to us, and taking the side roads that bring us back to what drives us: connection, purpose, and creativity. Featured in this episode: Paulina Dao & Aly NicklasHosted & Produced by Gale StraubEdited by Julie HotzA Production of Ravel MediaResources:Featured in this episode:Paulina Dao | Instagram | WebsiteAly Nicklas | Instagram | WebsiteLearn more about the Subaru Outback OnyxLearn more about the Subaru Crosstrek SportAll Four Episodes of Navigating Through Are Available Now Wherever You Listen to She ExploresMusic by Josh Woodward Podcast Art by Hailey Hirst