Podcasts about my camino

Hello to you listening in Kirkland, Washington!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.My Camino de Santiago pilgrimage is never far from my thoughts. Folks ask me all the time about the courage it took to walk 500 miles across Spain. But the courage was preceded by curiosity: What's out there? Who might I meet? How will I manage? Do I have what it takes? What if I quit?  Following are some good words to help you step into the adventure that's waiting for you:“You can't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.” [A.A. Milne]“One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight, for a very long time, of the shore.” [Andre Gide]“Within all of us is a varying amount of space lint and star dust, the residue from our creation. Most are too busy to notice it, and it is stronger in some than others. It is strongest in those of us who fly and is responsible for an unconscious, subtle desire to slip into some wings and try for the elusive boundaries of our origin.” [ K.O. Eckland]Question: What are you curious to know? What courage will it take? What are you waiting for? You're always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ Arrange your no-sales, Complimentary Coaching Consult,✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. 

Kenneth Strange featured in Episode 154 of My Camino - the Podcast. He's back! This time we're talking about his new book about his career as a law enforcement officer, in the footsteps of his father. A Cop's Son is a journey of intrigue and espionage. The Camino is all about love and this journey of Kenneth's is all about the love of his father, a 38-year NYPD cop and the influence he had on his son. You can find Kenneth's books here

Hello to you listening in Bogor, Indonesia!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.My Camino pilgrimage journal reveals my tendency to complain about the various discomforts and challenges along the way. I grumbled about rocky paths, ill-fitting gear, and ever-changing weather leading me to consider quitting not long after I had started out. I wondered whether I had what it took to keep going, even a little bit.  And then this transformative moment during a scorching trek to Zubiri when I walked with other pilgrims: a Korean opera singer who sang “O Solo Mio” a capella, filling the air with his resonant voice; a French woman who found humor in clothes I had pinned to my backpack like a mobile shopping cart; and, a local woman who pointed me toward the nearby village for the albergue with a simple “poco.”The necessity of these times is so that we can look back in wonder and fall on our knees in GRATITUDE for all the help that comes from unexpected places and people who - unbeknownst to us - are quietly conspiring on our behalf. If we do not feel grateful for what we already have what makes us think we would be happy with more?  Story Prompt: Who reassured you when you felt uncertain and grumbling so that you could keep going with gratitude? Write that story!  Practical Tip: The magic of stories is also in the sharing. If you wish share your story with someone or something.   All that matters is you have a story.You're always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe, share a 5-star rating + nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out What I Offer,✓ Arrange your free Story Start-up Session,✓ Opt In to my monthly NewsAudioLetter for bonus gift, valuable tips & techniques to enhance your story work, and✓ Stay current with Diane on LinkedIn.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. 

A month ago I had the opportunity to talk to Dan Mullins, a Sydney-based singer/songwriter, broadcaster, podcaster and writer. Dan is the host of My Camino, an Australian based podcast that is heard around the world.Having walked two Caminos, with another one in the planning stages, I can honestly say that we Camino veterans are an unusual sort. The Camino family is strong. There's a kind of psychic energy that seems to draw us together, even years after we've made our journey. It's an experience that never leaves you, as the multitude of podcasts and books testify to. At the same time, the import of that journey seems to take on new meaning as we find ourselves reliving those steps when we find ourselves in the company of other pilgrims. It's a yearning we all hold,  as Dan says,  ~ to find what we're looking for.Dan is a veteran radio producer, having worked on the Alan Jones Show - the number one program in Sydney - for more than 16 years. As a musician, he was signed with Sony Publishing in the 1990s, toured the world and Australia with acts like Bryan Ferry, Desiree, Michelle Shocked, Stephen Cummings, Violent Femmes, Hothouse Flowers and The Church.Dan still performs 80 shows a year - he's a storyteller, a six-string troubador with soaring vocals and lilting melodies. He's played thousands of gigs, non-stop weekend after weekend, year after year, plying his trade in pubs and clubs the length and breadth of the country.Dan wrote the single, Somewhere Along the Way (the Camino Song) after walking in the footsteps of millions of pilgrims before him on the Camino de Santiago. It can be found on his album, Duende.This weekend I'll have the opportunity to share Camino stories with the audience of Occidental Center for the Arts, in Occidental California. If you're in the area, please stop by. You can find the information on my website.  I am so grateful to Dan Mullins for having me. I hope you enjoy our conversation.To learn more about Robert Maggio, the composer of our theme music, please check out his website.To learn more about Suzanne, visit her website. To learn more about the inspiration for this podcast, please check out Suzanne's memoir, Estrellas - Moments of Illumination Along El Camino de SantiagoFollow Suzanne on Social Media Instagram @mamasuzanne Facebook @ Suzanne Maggio author Twitter @ bottomofninth

Hello to you listening in Kirkland, Washington!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.My Camino de Santiago pilgrimage is never far from my thoughts. Folks ask me all the time about the courage it took to walk 500 miles across Spain. But the courage was preceded by curiosity: What's out there? Who might I meet? How will I manage? Do I have what it takes? What if I quit?  Following are some good words to help you step into the adventure that's waiting for you:“You can't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.” [A.A. Milne]“One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight, for a very long time, of the shore.” [Andre Gide]“Within all of us is a varying amount of space lint and star dust, the residue from our creation. Most are too busy to notice it, and it is stronger in some than others. It is strongest in those of us who fly and is responsible for an unconscious, subtle desire to slip into some wings and try for the elusive boundaries of our origin.” [ K.O. Eckland]Question: What are you curious to know? What courage will it take? What are you waiting for? You're invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, follow, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! Remember to stop by the website, check out the Services, arrange a Discovery Call, and Opt In to stay current with Diane and Quarter Moon Story Arts (while we are under re-construction) and on LinkedIn.  Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present: for credit & attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts

Hello to you listening in Okatie, South Carolina!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Time Out Tuesday and your host, Diane Wyzga.As I walked the Camino de Santiago I often repeated these words by Antonio Machado:“Pilgrim, there is no pathThe path is made by walkingBy walking you make the pathAnd when you look backYou see the pathYou will never travel again.Pilgrim, there is no path.Only waves upon the sea.”My Camino pilgrimage (5 weeks - 500 miles across Spain) is with me every single day. For those of you who have walked this podcast path alongside me you will have heard many episodes where I recall the lessons, trials and tribulations that still unveil themselves years later beckoning me to keep walking.Question: As you set out on the path of this Begin Anew Year what beckons you forward on your path of 2023?   You're invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, follow, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! Remember to stop by the website, check out the Services, arrange a Discovery Call, and Opt In to stay current with Diane and Quarter Moon Story Arts and on LinkedIn.  Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present: for credit & attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts

Hello to you listening in Mwanza, United Republic of Tanzania, Africa!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Time Out Tuesday and your host, Diane Wyzga.My podcast cover art is a photo of my shadow in the early days of walking the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. That's me going up and over the Pyrenees Mountains from France into Spain.  A pilgrim on the Camino de Santiago walks from East to West, sun behind, shadow in front. No matter how hard you try you cannot get ahead of your shadow. But still we try. Until we harmonize our head, heart and feet we will keep trying to outrun our shadow.Pilgrim, relax. Invite your shadow to lead you. Give yourself over to that singular purpose of walking and becoming that which you do.I've been so caught up in all the daily details of building a robust story coaching business to serve my clients that days go by and I'm startled by the appearance of a deep sense of longing. I've neglected giving myself over to being a walker - every single day - as far as I want to go. My Camino shadow remembers and it beckons me to follow.Question: What is your shadow beckoning you to be?  You're invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! Remember to stop by the website, check out the Services, arrange a Discovery Call, and Opt In to stay current with Diane and Quarter Moon Story Arts and on LinkedIn.  Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present: for credit & attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts 

Hello to you listening in Basque Country, Spain!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Thoughts on Thursday and your host, Diane Wyzga.My Camino pilgrimage took me from France into the Pyrenees Mountains before entering the Basque Country of Spain. Today I'm celebrating the anniversary of that stage of my pilgrim passage as well as offering a poem translated from the Basque.15 Reasons to Yell“Because you haven't let out a yell in ages.To make sure all your vowels are still in their proper places.Because you're alone and in desperate need of an echo.To measure the height of a Gothic cathedral.To cheer on an Italian cyclist.To shoo off a grouchy mouse.So they hear you from the last row of the theatre.So they hear you from the other side of the creek.So the fishes caught in the fish net hear you.When you're in water up to your neck, to call for the ring buoy.To measure the depth of a bottomless well.To invite the wolves to your birthday party.So everyone knows that yelling is not so easy.Because some others are unable to yell.So that the woods will learn your name.” [~Harkaitz Cano, poet] (Translated from the Basque, by Elizabeth Macklin)You're invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! Remember to stop by the website, check out the Services, arrange a Discovery Call, and Opt In to stay current with Diane and Quarter Moon Story Arts and on LinkedIn.  Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present: for credit & attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts

Tom Bull appeared on the podcast back in April to do a pre-Camino interview - what were his expectations? What did he hope to find on the Camino. Well, this is the follow-up episode. What DID he learn out there ...did he have any 'aha' moments? This is a wonderful interview full of insight and examples of why we all love the Camino so much. You can find Tom's blog here https://www.polarsteps.com/TomBull/4933696-el-camino-de-santiago. And you can sponsor My Camino - the Podcast here.... patreon.com/danmullins

This is the first time I've interviewed anyone who has run from St Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela. British pilgrims Danny Nichols, Michael Geary and Tom Pilling ran to support their respective charities....and it's to their great credit they managed to finish, in one piece. This is a great story about mateship, endeavour, philanthropy and kindness. Not for the faint-hearted!! You can find the boys' charity website here.... justgiving.com You can sponsor My Camino - the Podcast here...... www.patreon.com/danmullins

I decided to mark five years of interviews and reflections with some of MY Camino stories. A song or two to keep you company as an unsure world slowly returns to normal

Hello to you listening in Astorga, Spain!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is 60 Seconds for Thoughts on Thursday.My Camino memories come alive this time each year when I revisit my pilgrimage, re-read my journal notes. How come this annual ritual? On the one hand I'm honoring the Great Divide in my life: Before Camino and After Camino.But in truth I want to hold close moments in time like an evening I walked down a cobblestone street in a village, stepped into a small bar for a glass of vino tinto and drank it outside overlooking The Meseta   - the great, wide open plains I had crossed, miles and miles of walking. An elderly gentleman joined me saying that The Meseta gives him peace and tranquility.When I returned my glass to the bar the owner says that the Tempranillo he served me was noted in The Wine Enthusiast. He held up a yellowed article and said, “See!”  He was so proud of what he had produced in his vineyards.I revisit these days because they help show me a way. It's true: when you don't know where you're going look back at where you've been.  Question: How do you look back to see your way ahead?60 Seconds is your daily dose of hope, imagination, wisdom, stories, practical tips, and general riffing on this and that. This is the place to thrive together. Come for the stories - stay for the magic. Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, follow, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, including Android, and join us next time! You're invited to stop by the website and subscribe to stay current with Diane, her journeys, her guests, as well as creativity, imagination, walking, stories, camaraderie, and so much more: Quarter Moon Story ArtsStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga: Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 - Present: for credit & attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts 

Hello to you listening in Hickory, Tennessee!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is 60 Seconds, your daily dose of hope, imagination, wisdom, stories, practical tips, and general riffing on this and that.A pilgrim on the Camino de Santiago walks from East to West, sun behind, your shadow in front. No matter how you hard you try you cannot get ahead of your shadow. What to do? Slow down. Breathe. Walk. Be glad it's there to lead you on.    Even now I see my pilgrim self clearly, certain of my singular purpose: walking, giving myself over to walking and becoming that which I do.Here on Whidbey Island I've gotten caught up in all that comes along with a move to a new community. And, there's been COVID. I'm feeling a deep longing. I've neglected giving myself over to the rhythm of walking - every single day - as far as I want to go. My Camino shadow remembers and it beckons. In the time I have left I must follow.Question: What deep longing beckons you?      This is the place to thrive together. Come for the stories - stay for the magic. Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, follow, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, including Android, and join us next time! You're invited to stop by the website and subscribe to stay current with Diane, her journeys, her guests, as well as creativity, imagination, walking, stories, camaraderie, and so much more: Quarter Moon Story ArtsProduction Team: Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 - Present: for credit & attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts

Today we're talking to Cindy Arledge, who is the author of four best-selling books: ·         Curse of Inheritance·         Cracking the Inheritance Code·         The Legacy Family Way, and·         My Camino, My Lifewww.cindyarledge.com  Cindy teaches that Legacy Planning is the secret to keeping your wealth in the family.  She believes the best way to help people is by working with them where they are to discover and implement a plan to quickly impact their lives now and secure their family's long-term future. Go to Twitter @SuddenWealthLaw to answer the question of the week:What crucial conversation with your parents or adult children have you been putting off? And what has stopped you from starting the conversation? 

For this episode, we rename the show per Steve's suggestion, "Camino Cafe y o Vino"! So fitting as this conversation was just like the ones I had during the Camino....sometimes funny and light and then moments later, deep, vulnerable, and heartfelt. Steve is just one of those Pilgrims you connect with right away. I know we would've been in each other's Camino family had we walked at the same time! We are both proud “Camino Disciples of Dan Mullins (of the My Camino, The Podcast, fame). Steve often repeats what he calls “Mullinisms” when trying to explain the Camino. His stories about his own walk and the walk with his Daughter are entertaining and emotional. I especially loved the magical story he shared about "Manitas de Mocho".  I hope you enjoy meeting Steve as much as I did! Buen Camino! Manitas de Mochohttps://www.elcaminoconcorreos.com/en/blog/the-hands-of-mocho-a-symbol-of-friendship-on-the-camino?fbclid=IwAR1M_mgMMmtWBlQuG50_AydY-aqeqVdO8S3ecnAIfPMnaRyORDTl1-eCAI4Connect with The Camino Cafe:https://linktr.ee/leighbrennanThe Camino Cafe Music Credit:Original Song  -  "Finnis Terre"  - written and performed by Jackson Maloney - Pilgrim, Singer, Musician, and SongwriterConnect with Jackson:https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fdQsSqq9pDSwKcWlnBHKR

Coming to you from Whidbey Island Washington, this is Stories From Women Who Walk a uniquely forward-looking, story-based podcast for anyone charmed by and curious about the power of story to profoundly and positively shift our awareness, our behavior, even our culture as well as those who wish to learn more about the power of walking to reveal the world around us and within us. Like magic, the sorcery of stories is this: they help each of us to be seen and heard, to understand and be understood.When asked the question, “What would you do if you were fearlessly courageous?”  Elena Marsh said, “I would walk Camino”.  And she did walk - in August 2019. But miles weren’t all she collected. There was personal growth. Talking with Elena last week in Part 1 I asked her what she would say to someone contemplating the Camino. Let’s rejoin the conversation as Elena fills us in and we continue to walk together retracing her footsteps across Spain.  28:00 to 30:00  Q: Camino is a moment in time; how did the experience shift your life?Camino footprints: Camino will continue to live onRelaxed, present, balanced, mindfulDeliberate focus and mindfulness eludes32:00 to 36:00 Photos and feelingsSunflowersPointing her stick to yellow arrowLake in the distanceA Camino gallery in the homeCamino Frances (Camino de Santiago) is like a return homeYellow arrow and camaraderieMixed feelings 36:00 to 41:00  Questions to elicit recallInsights and giftsCamino calls many people many waysNote: you will experience as much peace as you broughtShe would ask those who want to walk: "What are you bringing with you?"Camino can double your luggage. 41:00 to 45:00 International Leadership Transformation Coach/BeCoach AcademyFocus of her workTo lead others you must learn to lead yourselfTurn your face from ME! To we - we - weCamino enriches her workPresent, courageous, empathetic 45:00 to 48:00 - What changes to make, for whom after CaminoClimate change, clean water, global budgetFailure of leadershipInviting awarenessDrop of water becomes ripples and leads to kinder, more compassionate world 48:00 to 52:16 ~ Continuing to walk Camino experienceCamino does not end here; but begins here when you bring it homeCamino dream for 2020: Camino del NorteImportance of love, compassion, kindnessBuen Camino ("good road, good path")BIO: “Walking Camino de Santiago was my dream for many years since my husband showed me the film “The Way” with Martin Sheen and Emilio Estavez.  With all my insights I felt that I MUST go. I just knew it's my thing to do and that something special will happen to me there. Year after year I was postponing the adventure. Until December 2018 when I had a coaching session with my coach and she asked me “What would you do if you were fearlessly courageous?” And I said: “I would walk Camino”. And from this moment it all began to get serious. My Camino happened in August 2019. Together with my husband, I walked from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostella. It impacted my life significantly on different levels. And this is what I will be sharing with you in this podcast.”CONTACT: BeCoach Academy Thank you for listening to this episode of Stories From Women Who Walk. I hope you enjoyed the adventure and reflections on Elena Marsh’s Camino journey across Spain as much as I did. And, there’s more to enjoy: you’re invited to stop by every Monday through Friday for 60 Seconds, Time Out Tuesday, Story Prompt Friday, and every Thursday for longer guest interviews and host-on-mic episodes. You’ll find us on Simplecast or your favorite podcast platform. Meanwhile, whether you’re walking your neighborhood or abroad, solo or with others, in circles or along the straight and narrow come for the stories - stay for the magic.  And, speaking of magic would you leave us a nice review on iTunes and please come back with your friends and rellies. You will have wonderful company as we walk our lives together: Quarter Moon Story Arts 

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington, this is Stories From Women Who Walk a uniquely forward-looking, story-based podcast for anyone charmed by and curious about the power of story to profoundly and positively shift our awareness, our behavior, even our culture as well as those who wish to learn more about the power of walking to reveal the world around us and within us. Like magic, the sorcery of stories is this: they help each of us to be seen and heard, to understand and be understood.When I was getting underway with my new podcast Stories From Women Who Walk, a fellow podcaster and colleague Isil Uysal Calvelli, co-founder of BeCoach Academy who knew of my pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago de Compostella suggested I talk with her friend, colleague and co-founder of BeCoach Academy Elena Marsh in Augsburg Bavaria Germany who also walked the Camino. And here we are together. My conversation with Elena is in 2 parts so be sure to stop back next week to hear the conclusion - which is always the best part.When asked the question, “What would you do if you were fearlessly courageous?”  Elena Marsh said, “I would walk Camino”.  From that moment it began to get serious. Elena Marsh walked the Camino de Santiago de Compostela (also known as The French Way or Camino Frances) beginning in August 2019. And I’m delighted to invite you to join us as we walk together and retrace her footsteps across Spain.  00 to 0700  Reflections and insightsWhat is the Camino and what was the drawHer dream - how to manage self-employment with this dream - magicalA knowing to go - no questionCoaching conversation: what would you do?6 months to prepareWhat is it so important to go: inner voice: living life to fullest - out of ordinary setting - move beyond comfort zone - self-learning - connection to people - it’s deeper out there - constant singular question: what brought you here?0700 to 0930  Background on CaminoSt Jean Pied de Port to Santiagowalked with husband35 days to walk 800 km/500 milesaccident interrupted walk to Finisterre - went by busCamino magic0930 to 1400  Expectations and surpriseswhat did you expect and what did it turn out to beexpected adventure, difficulty, meet fabulous people, deep insightssurprises: physical responses (25 km/day usually); walking with spouse/partner, what strategies did she employ? patience, compromise, growth, discussion, values, respect, and communication1400 to 1730  Connecting together in naturehesitancy about pilgrimage with partner - different on Camino because of being togetherfacing unexpecteddeepened connection being togethercompassion versus egoappreciationchallenges together enhanced connection17:30 to 2130  "I felt I had died...."3rd or 4th week of walkinglong stretch - no shade - little water - heatcollapsed in showerwhat would keep her alive2130 to 2400  The power of the Camino to break yougetting into walking harmonycoming close to quittingexperience of dying and vulnerability2400 to 2809  Preparing and adversityinsight: you have to gotrust: keep your heart openremember the lessonQ: Camino is a moment in time; how did the experience shift your life?To hear Elena's answer and more of her pilgrimage you are invited to return with Part 2 of Elena’s Camino journey across Spain next Thursday.Elena's Bio:“Walking Camino de Santiago was my dream for many years since my husband showed me the film “The Way” with Martin Sheen and Emilio Estavez.  With all my insights I felt that I MUST go. I just knew it's my thing to do and that something special will happen to me there. Year after year I was postponing the adventure. Until December 2018 when I had a coaching session with my coach and she asked me “What would you do if you were fearlessly courageous?” And I said: “I would walk Camino”. And from this moment it all began to get serious. My Camino happened in August 2019. Together with my husband, I walked from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostella. It impacted my life significantly on different levels. And this is what I will be sharing with you in this podcast.” Here we are at the end of the road but not the journey. You’ve been listening to Diane Wyzga & Elena Marsh on  Stories From Women Who Walk. We’ll pick up with Part 2 of Elena’s Camino journey across Spain next Thursday.  Thank you for listening to this episode of Stories From Women Who Walk. And, there’s more to enjoy: you’re invited to stop by every Monday through Friday for 60 Seconds, Time Out Tuesday, Story Prompt Friday, and every Thursday for longer guest interviews and Diane-On-Mic episodes. You’ll find us on Simplecast or your favorite podcast platform. Come for the stories - stay for the magic. And, speaking of magic would you leave us a nice review on iTunes and please come back with your friends and rellies. You will have wonderful company as we walk our lives together. Quarter Moon Story ArtsProduction Team: Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Entering Erdenheim from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicEditing: Darwin Carlisle & First Class ReelsAll content and image © 2019 - Present Quarter Moon Story Arts   

My Camino 2019 is the journey I took for my 50th Birthday . On the 1st June 2019 I embarked on the journey of a lifetime and walked 860km across Spain. Over the next 33 episodes I will share with you my journey, the challenges and the amazing experiences I had as I walked alone, but never alone.St Jean Pied de Port - RoncesvallesDay 1 was called the walk of fire and anyone who tracks their steps will understand 50,700  32.5km and 6442 calories burned. After 7 hours and 32 minutes of walking I was wrecked and didn't know how I was going to get up and walk the next day.As I walk through the pyrenees and experienced the most spectacular scenery that I can recall ever seeing in all my years on this earth. The beauty as you walk and see the snow on the peaks of the mountains is something that keeps you moving along "The Way"

How does it feel to be looking for something for a long time, and then to see your first glimpse?I’d been wanting to make a pilgrimage to walk the Camino de Santiago for decades. My favorite Gospel is John’s and I’ve often wondered what it would have been like for the two brothers, John and James to have followed Jesus and to have been counted among his closest disciples.Did it feel like work, or a mystery that couldn’t be solved? Were they amazed at the miracles, did they really believe?I’d been walking for five days. Although the destination was clear, the path was not, as each day had its own challenges. Some days the challenge was the distance, rocky terrain or rainy weather, but every day had a similar challenge: unlimited time without distraction.I had not realized how “busy” my mind had become at home, flitting from one topic to another, all the bad and good together without room for anything else. But walking for 9 hours in one day was the cure. As my mind began to empty without constant distractions, I kept focus on my faith with unceasing prayer (the Our Fathers and Hail Marys I learned as a youth), and on my steps, counting each one to one hundred over and over again. I realized that counting my steps was also a prayer. After 12 years of joint pain post breast cancer, I was finally relieved of the relentless pain.I walked alone into Santiago but I could tell I was close to the end of my destination. I looked at a map and knew that I would still walk through the entire town to get to the Cathedral. I passed albergues, restaurants and bars. It wasn’t the most inspiring end to the long journey, but I was thankful to see other perigrinos to confirm I was still headed in the right direction.And then, there it was. I looked up among the urban landscape and saw the spire! It was my first glimpse of my destination after a long, long journey.I walked where the faithful have traveled since the 9th century, with over 300,000 in 2017 taking one of the various routes, but all ending at the Cathedral. I “hugged St. James” (Abrazo de Apostol) a tradition where each pilgrim is greeted by the hospitable St. James with a hug as we come into his house. Along with a hug, we say a prayer for our needs, the needs of others, or our thankfulness for knowing Christ.Tradition has it that the journey begins at one’s home and ends at the Cathedral. It is a journey into oneself, alone. My Camino taught me a lot about myself.Blessings, my friend,Agatha

My Camino officially begins!

Your host Dan Mullins celebrates 100 episodes of My Camino - the Podcast. I reveal if I will continue with the podcast, play some inserts from previous episodes and tell some stories about MY Camino.

Bill Bennett has featured three times on My Camino - the Podcast. I interviewed Bill in week 3/4 and then he interviewed ME before and after my Camino this year. Bill's movie, PGS - Intuition is our Personal Guidance System - is out now and you can host a viewing in your local community - just go to fan-force.com. This is a film every pilgrim should see.

The amazing Sue Kenney joins me to talk about Camino magic, barefoot walking, life as a pilgrim and connecting to the Earth.Sue is so passionate about the Camino, you can't help be inspired by her love of The Way.You can buy her books My Camino, the true story of woman confronting her deepest fears; and Confessions of a Pilgrim via suekenney.caUntil next week Buen camino Dan

I spoke with Brad Genereux in Week Ten of My Camino - the Podcast. He was heading to the Camino taking with him a US war veteran and he hoped the walk would ease the soldier's post traumatic stress disorder. This was actually recorded about a week ago ~ Brad has since finished his Camino.To support the work he does go to veteransonthecamino.comMick McQueen was my guest in Week Eleven. He told us his harrowing tale of being abused by clergy as a child - in fact I was the first person he told after telling his wife the secret he'd kept close his whole life. Mick too hoped to lighten the load on his soul as he walked. He's still out there walking and I caught him as you'll hear, just inside WiFi range for about 20 minutes. It's pure Mick McQueen!!Thanks for all your support ~ some great interviews to come, next week and beyond.Buen Camino Dan

This week I’m joined by pilgrim and founder of Veterans on the Camino, a US-based organisation providing support for war veterans to walk the Camino de Santiago to help them heal.Brad wrote Soldier To Santiago about his Camino experience and we talk about the book, his journey as both a soldier and a pilgrim and how The Way is helping those who served reclaim their lives.You can find out more and donate via veteransonthecamino.comI know you’ll enjoy our chat as much as I did.Buen Camino Dan P.S If you are a walker and you want to listen to the podcasts while you hike….. you can go to the podcast icon on your phone, click search, punch in ‘My Camino - the Podcast’ and then hit ‘subscribe’.You will automatically receive each podcast as it’s released Tuesday nights (Sydney time).If you have an idea for a podcast, you can email me via dan@2gb.comThanks for your support - the response has been overwhelmingBuen Camino (even though I say on the podcast it's episode 11 - it's only episode ten)

Anne Idstein is an Australian mother and grandmother who began the Way walking with her sister, but soon found herself alone on the Camino.Anne talks about her motivation, walking alone and you won't believe her favourite Camino moment.I loved talking with Anne and I know you will too,Buen Camino Dan*****Don’t forget you can subscribe to the podcast. Go to the podcast icon on your phone (if you can’t find it just hit search), then on the podcast icon hit ‘search’ type in ‘My Camino - the Podcast’ and hit subscribe. Each new episode will arrive on your phone automatically each Tuesday night (Sydney time).And remember to hit like and leave a review on iTunesBuen Camino ~ Dan

This is a weekly podcast exploring the myth and spirit of the Camino de Santiago - an ancient pilgrimage in Spain.My guests this week are Ailsa Piper and Monsignor Tony Doherty. They’re pilgrims on the path and on the page.Ailsa wrote Sinning Across Spain - an account of walking the Camino carrying the sins of others. Tony was a Catholic parish priest in Sydney for more than fifty years.They met through a love of the Camino and have now published a book of their correspondence called The Attachment. It’s subtitle is “Letters from an unlikely friendship’.In this special one-hour episode of My Camino - the Podcast, we discuss The Way, the truth and the light of friendship that burns between them.I know you’ll enjoy it as much as I enjoyed speaking with them.Buen Camino ~ Dan

This week I speak with US-born writer Rebekah Scott who moved from the United States to Spain to establish the Peaceable Kingdom in Moratinos. If you’ve ever dreamed of packing up and living full time on the Camino ~ this podcast is for you.If you are a walker and you want to listen to the podcasts while you hike….. you can go to the podcast icon on your phone, click search, punch in ‘My Camino - the Podcast’ and then hit ‘subscribe’. You will automatically receive each podcast as it’s released Tuesday nights (Sydney time).If you have an idea for an episode, you can email me via dan@2gb.comThanks for your support - the response has been overwhelmingBuen Camino Dan PODCAST ICON……

I walked the Camino de Santiago with three Canadians. Two join me to talk about their Camino.

Magic of communicating with universal intention or spiritual guides may be demonstrated by Susan Kenney's experience with "SYNCHRONICITIES."  Susan Kenney experimented with such Synchronicities before and during her spiritual quest or spiritual pilgrimage in Spain.  This famous walk is called Camino of Santiago de Compostela and begins in northern Spain.   Susan Kenney's walk through life began decades ago when she learned the value and intricate messages that communicated to her through signs, symbols, apparent coincidences and "angel" whispers, the tingles Susan Kenney would receive when something significant would be occuring.  Join us for the magic, the mystery and the lessons in listening to the realms of the unseen.   Susan Kenney author of My Camino and Confessions of a Pilgrim and is also a Life Coach, a guide for walking through the Camino and dealing with the post-camino blues when re-integrating into family, work and pre-camino home.   She can be reached through:  suekenney.com. Dr. Carol Francis helps individuals as a Clinical Psychologist, Family Counselor, Life Coach, Hypnotherapist and Reiki Master also trained in many spiritual tools such as SoulJourneyTools.com.  For consultation, DrCarolFrancis.com at 310-543-1824 within the Los Angeles Area or via telecommunications.   Other radio show interviews at DrCarolFrancisTalkRadio.com or here at BlogTalkRadio.com/dr-carol-francis