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  Marcia Franklin talks with Boise resident Kurt Koontz about his book, “A Million Steps,” which chronicles his journey along the Camino de Santiago trail in northern Spain. The 500-mile route, known colloquially as ‘The Way,' was originally a trek made by Catholic pilgrims to the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, believed to be the burial place of St. James, an apostle of Jesus. Today, 200,000 seekers a year from all backgrounds traverse the path. Franklin talks with Koontz about why he decided to take the journey, what he learned along the way, and why he wanted to write a book about his experiences. In an Extra, Koontz shares tips for walking the Camino, and describes the process of writing and publishing his book. Originally aired: 07/24/14

Marcia Franklin talks with Boise resident Kurt Koontz about his book, "A Million Steps," which chronicles his journey along the Camino de Santiago trail in northern Spain. The 500-mile route, known colloquially as 'The Way,' was originally a trek made by Catholic pilgrims to the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, believed to be the burial place of St. James, an apostle of Jesus. Today, 200,000 seekers a year from all backgrounds traverse the path. Franklin talks with Koontz about why he decided to take the journey, what he learned along the way, and why he wanted to write a book about his experiences. In an Extra, Koontz shares tips for walking the Camino, and describes the process of writing and publishing his book.

Connie Zweig joins us today to chat about her latest book, The Inner Work of Age: Shifting from Role to Soul. Also, Kurt Koontz guides readers through his three journeys to India in vivid, poignant detail.

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From Kurt Koontz : Author Kurt Koontz freely admits that he is not wholly guided by his spirit when he first begins to dabble in yoga. An outdoor adventurer, he enjoys the challenging physicality of the exercise, which leads him to try several different types of yoga, seeking both fitness and female company. However, when a friend from afar encourages Kurt to seek new adventures in Rishikesh, India, the self-professed “Yoga Capital of the World,” Kurt feels called to the city and its yoga studios. In Practice, his newest memoir, Kurt guides readers through his three journeys to India in vivid, poignant detail. With unfailing honesty and humor, Kurt treats his readers to the visual and cultural richness of Rishikesh.

Welcome to Healing From Within with host Sheryl Glick author of The Living Spirit Answers for Healing and Infinite Love which shares stories of spiritual communication healing energies miracles and discovering intuition for creating ways to expand inner wisdom and compassion from within. Today Sheryl is delighted to welcome Kurt Koontz author of Practice and […] The post SPIRITUAL WISDOM THROUGH A SOUL INTROSPECTION PRACTICE OF YOGA AND TRAVEL appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Welcome to Healing From Within with host Sheryl Glick author of The Living Spirit Answers for Healing and Infinite Love which shares stories of spiritual communication healing energies miracles and discovering intuition for creating ways to expand inner wisdom and compassion from within. Today Sheryl is delighted to welcome Kurt Koontz author of Practice and […] The post SPIRITUAL WISDOM THROUGH A SOUL INTROSPECTION PRACTICE OF YOGA AND TRAVEL appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Welcome to Healing From Within with host Sheryl Glick author of The Living Spirit Answers for Healing and Infinite Love which shares stories of spiritual communication healing energies miracles and discovering intuition for creating ways to expand inner wisdom and compassion from within. Today Sheryl is delighted to welcome Kurt Koontz author of Practice and […] The post SPIRITUAL WISDOM THROUGH A SOUL INTROSPECTION PRACTICE OF YOGA AND TRAVEL appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Welcome to Healing From Within with host Sheryl Glick author of The Living Spirit Answers for Healing and Infinite Love which shares stories of spiritual communication healing energies miracles and discovering intuition for creating ways to expand inner wisdom and compassion from within. Today Sheryl is delighted to welcome Kurt Koontz author of Practice and […] The post SPIRITUAL WISDOM THROUGH A SOUL INTROSPECTION PRACTICE OF YOGA AND TRAVEL appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Sheryl Glick host of Healing From Within Interviews Kurt Koontz author of Practice and a former guest of this show to describe his open hearted life journey to discover and advanced yoga practice in India quite different than his experiences previously Kurt explores the beauty and age old wisdom of the Himalayas and the sacred Ganges River and strives to expand his own wisdom and compassion in this adventuresome and life changing experience. Kurt Koontz an outdoor adventurer may not have been wholly guided by Spirit when he first began to explore yoga, however, when he found himself in Rishkikesh India known to many as the “Yoga Capital of the World,” Kurt was able to explore the visual cultural richness of the land and he developed a “Practice” that appealed not just to yogis and travelers, but to all adventurers who strive to expand their consciousness and love of life.  https://www.kurtkoontz.comLearn more about Sheryl here: http://www.sherylglick.com/

Join us in this episode as we speak with author speaker, and adventurer Kurt Koontz about his newest book “Practice”. Since retiring from corporate America, Kurt has hiked the Himalayas, trekked Spain’s El Camino de Santiago, and bicycled much of Europe and Canada. Most recently, Kurt studied yoga in Rishikesh, India. His travels and training […] The post Pilgrim, Yogi, Sojourner: Practice – With Kurt Koontz appeared first on Conscious Living Radio.

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Kurt Koontz says the first third of the Camino is for the body, the second for the mind, the third for the soul. We talk about addiction, purpose, awareness and love. I know you'll love Kurt's honesty and his ability to put our thoughts into his words. You can find him and his book at kurtkoontz.com.

Lydia B. Smith has been involved in the film industry for more than a quarter of a century. She has produced films for CNN and PBS. She is a licensed spiritual practitioner of the Agape International Spiritual Center and the United Centers for Spiritual Living. In the spring of 2008 she walked the Camino de Santiago. She is director and producer of the documentary film: Walking the Camino: Six Ways to Santiago. Kurt Koontz retired early from his job as a successful sales executive for a Fortune 500 technology company and then spent his time volunteering in his community. He bicycled across Europe and in the Western United States and Canada. In 2012 he walked the 500 mile El Camino de Santiago. He's author of: A Million Steps (2013 Kurt Koontz).Tags: Lydia Smith, Kurt Koontz, pilgrimage, Camino de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, walking the Camino, network news, shoes, REI, Travel, Personal Transformation

A former executive accustomed to a comfortable and somewhat predictable lifestyle, Kurt Koontz thought he was prepared for his 500 mile hike on the historic Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in Spain. He never considered writing a book until he walked the Camino de Santiago in Spain in 2012. Those million steps were so compelling that he returned home and began writing and speaking about his life-changing adventures. His book, A Million Steps, embraces the beauty of the countryside and joyful connections to other pilgrims from around the world. Part diary, part travelogue, A Million Steps is an inspirational journey within a journey all the way to the Cathedral de Santiago de Compostéla and beyond. Kurt currently lives on a tree-lined creek in Boise and travels the country speaking about adventure travel, addiction and recovery, as well as corporate motivation. Check out how Kurt has taken the lessons of the Camino back home with him and how he has eradicated worry from his life.

Retired Fortune 500 executive Kurt Koontz recently returned from an inspiring 20-day trek in the Himalayas, reaching heights as high as 16,000 feet and even higher spaces in the heart. Kurt returns to the show to share insights from his powerful journey. Kurt is the author of A Million Steps, in which he chronicles his life-changing adventure of nearly 500 miles on the historic Camino de Santiago in Spain, following the steps of a 1300-year-old pilgrimage bridging inner and outer worlds. Kurt retired at the age of 36. For the past decade, his travels have taken him to all corners of the world, requiring both physical and mental endurance. Kurt has been interviewed on over 50 radio programs, including NPR, and has been published in over 20 magazines. His Camino story was recently featured in a 30 minute PBS television interview. He regularly travels to share his experiences with audiences and recently became a Vistage International presenter. Kurt is a highly engaging, personable author and speaker who demonstrates we all have the capacity to journey beyond the limitations we perceive. Kurt's web site:  KurtKoontz.com Frontier Beyond Fear music copyrighted by Grammy award winner Larry Seyer, www.larryseyer.com, included in this podcast with his permission. Himalayan journey photographs copyrighted by Kurt Koontz, posted here with his permission.

Imagine walking a million steps to one of the most a sacred sites in the world where one of the 12 apostles of Christ, St. James, is buried. Over 1,000 years pilgrims have made the trek to Santiago de Compostela to experience a spiritual and personal transformation. From the midwestern state of Idaho to the foothills of Spain, Kurt Koontz took a journey on foot that transformed his life.  Why would a successful sales executive retire at age 36 and begin to write and speak about his life-changing experience along the Camino de Santiago? Kurt Koontz is our guest on Between Heaven and Earth Radio. Listeners can call in during the second half hour of the show and ask a question of our guest or hosts. You may listen live or download an episode from the archives at http://www.betweenheavenandearthradio.com. To find out more about Lisa K., visit her website at http://www.LMK88.com  

Retired Fortune 500 executive Kurt Koontz returns to the show to reflect more deeply on lessons and experiences emerging from his transformative journey of nearly 500 miles on the historic Camino de Santiago in Spain. Kurt is the author of A Million Steps, in which he chronicles his inspirational, life-changing journey on the trail and into the heart, following the steps of a 1300-year-old pilgrimage bridging inner and outer worlds. Kurt has been on tour sharing his experiences with audiences. We will talk about the lasting lessons emerging and how others are responding to his profoundly powerful stories of navigating through his personal history of addiction, recovery and love, all the while embracing the beauty of the countryside and joyful connections to other pilgrims from around the world. Kurt retired at the age of 36.  For the past decade, his travels have taken him to all corners of the world, requiring both physical and mental endurance.  We will also discuss Kurt's plans for upcoming journeys. Kurt's web site:  KurtKoontz.com Frontier Beyond Fear music copyrighted by Grammy award winner Larry Seyer, www.larryseyer.com, included in this podcast with his permission.  

Dr. Jenn welcomes guest Kurt Koontz, author of the book, A Million Steps. The title for this book is a rough estimate of the number of steps he took while walking the Camino de Santiago. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9KH86UYLN4H4J&source=url)

Unlike the daily routines of life, every single day is filled with uncertainty. The terrain, weather, distance, stamina and acquaintances change on a daily basis. In this “challenged” environment, you will likely be sucked into the now. With so many unknowns, there is little time to waste on the past or the future. Spending 30-45 days in this zone will likely help you to rearrange your emotional backpack. The walk of a lifetime might be calling you ...

Tune in as Patricia interviews Kurt Koontz, author of A Million Steps. After retiring early from his job as a successful sales executive for a Fortune 500 technology company, Kurt Koontz volunteered in his community and traveled across Europe and North America. He never considered writing a book until he walked nearly 500 miles across Spain in 2012. Those million steps were so compelling that he returned home and began writing and speaking about his life-changing adventures. A Million Steps climbs over the high meadows of the Pyrenees, quests through the unceasing wind of the Meseta, and dances in the rains of Galicia. While following the yellow arrows that mark the route, Koontz also navigates through his personal history of addiction, recovery, and love. With outgoing humor and friendliness, he embraces the beauty of the countryside and joyful connections to other pilgrims from around the world. Part diary, part travelogue, A Million Steps is a journey within a journey all the way to the Cathedral de Santiago de Compostela and beyond.

Tune in as Patricia interviews Kurt Koontz, author of A Million Steps. After retiring early from his job as a successful sales executive for a Fortune 500 technology company, Kurt Koontz volunteered in his community and traveled across Europe and North America. He never considered writing a book until he walked nearly 500 miles across Spain in 2012. Those million steps were so compelling that he returned home and began writing and speaking about his life-changing adventures. A Million Steps climbs over the high meadows of the Pyrenees, quests through the unceasing wind of the Meseta, and dances in the rains of Galicia. While following the yellow arrows that mark the route, Koontz also navigates through his personal history of addiction, recovery, and love. With outgoing humor and friendliness, he embraces the beauty of the countryside and joyful connections to other pilgrims from around the world. Part diary, part travelogue, A Million Steps is a journey within a journey all the way to the Cathedral de Santiago de Compostela and beyond.

Experience a transformative journey of nearly 500 miles on the historic Camino de Santiago with retired Fortune 500 executive Kurt Koontz.  Kurt's recently released book A Million Steps climbs over the high meadows of the Pyrenees, quests through the unceasing wind of the Meseta, and dances in the rains of Galicia.  The grandeur of Kurt's adventure is revealed not only on the trail but in the heart, as he navigates through his personal history of addiction, recovery and love, all the while embracing the beauty of the countryside and joyful connections to other pilgrims from around the world. Kurt retired at the age of 36.  For the past decade, his travels have taken him to all corners of the world, requiring both physical and mental endurance.  For all of us who enjoyed The Frontier Beyond Fear interview with "Walking the Camino" filmmaker Lydia B. Smith, hearing Kurt's account of his personal experiences will provide another profound perspective on a 1300-year-old pilgrimage bridging inner and outer worlds. Kurt's web site:  KurtKoontz.com   Frontier Beyond Fear music copyrighted by Grammy award winner Larry Seyer, www.larryseyer.com, included in this podcast with his permission.    

Young retired businessman, Kurt Koontz takes off on a European adventure which leads him to walk the ancient Camino de Santiago. The journey of a million steps transforms his life. If you enjoyed Martin Sheen's movie, "The Way", you won't want to miss this real-life adventure.