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I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Katherine Leamy. I’ve been following her on Instagram for a few months, and I really love her approach to lightweight travel and adventure. In this episode she shares her top tips for traveling light.   I’ve never thought of myself as a light traveler, but there have been several occasions in life where people have looked at my bag and been shocked at how little I was traveling with, so I guess I am!   In this episode, Katherine shares her top tips on what type of clothes and shoes to bring, and how to care for them. She also suggests testing your clothes before you go, which sounds like common sense, but is probably something a lot of people don’t think of. I certainly hadn’t thought of it for urban traveling clothes.   About Katherine Leamy Katherine Leamy is from New Zealand, and is a keen traveler with a passion for traveling light. At 49, Katherine bravely left her family at home, and decided she wanted to do something challenging. So, she travelled to Croatia

I'm back again, with another solo episode! As I record this episode, I’m getting ready to go walk the Coast to Coast with two friends. For various reasons, I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed about life in general, and I’m starting to rethink all my plans, goals, and projects for the year—which is a huge surprise to me, especially since I thought I kept things simple for this year.   Right now, I’m choosing to focus on getting ready for the trip and wrapping up work projects before I go. But when I get back, I’ll be reevaluating my two big goals for this year. While I don’t want to let go of them completely, I will probably be changing the timelines.   Life doesn’t always work out the way we planned. Sometimes, it feels like nothing goes to plan. I hope this episode will help you to reevaluate how to move forward when you’re putting too much pressure on yourself and you need to reprioritize things.   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn How to know if you’re putting too much pressure on yourself How to

I'm back again, with another solo episode! This week, I'm talking about how to go back to old sports and adventures after it's been a while. You might know that I haven't done much kickboxing since Covid started—first, because classes moved online and were only sporadically held in-person due to the ins and outs of lockdown; and second, because I had a shoulder injury for all of last year.   I got back into kickboxing in January of this year, and that was really challenging. I was terrified my first week back to classes! And despite the fact that we're now well into April, I'm still not back up to speed. It's taken longer than I thought it would, which means that I don't know if I'll be on track to do my next grading this year.   This has got me reflecting on the mindset of returning to a sport after a long break. This isn't the first time it's happened to me—I quit running years ago, before getting back into it during the first Covid lockdown. And that was tough, too, but in a different way.   I thought this

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Sarah K Brandis. Sarah and I are offline friends, and we’ve gone on several walks in the woods together. She was also a guest on episode 380, where we discussed what to do when our passions lead to burnout.   Late last year, Sarah started cycling to work in London, and I’ve been following her commuting adventures on Instagram. I wanted to get her back on the show to talk about how she’s overcome her fears of road cycling. I know that a lot of people (myself included!) have some fears about the adventures we want to have, so I knew this would be a useful conversation.   I love how Sarah has found a way of cycling to work on her own terms. This episode will give you some great ideas on how to have your own adventures in the way that works best for you: helping you to overcome your fears little by little, if needed.   About Sarah Sarah K Brandis is an author, runner, and a Rehabilitation Assistant for the NHS.   With a background in psychology and neuroscience, she enj

I'm excited to reintroduce this week's guest, Jenny Mowbray. She was on the show just a few months ago in December 2021, when we talked about solo travel and adventures when you’re in a committed relationship. As soon as we wrapped up that episode, I knew I wanted Jenny to come back on the show to talk about how to create a portfolio career.   This episode is inspired by one of Jenny’s blog posts: “Freelance, Freedom & Flexibility! Build a Mosaic Portfolio Career and ditch the 9-5 for good!!” In it, she shares her tips on how to move from one main income stream, like a job, to a career that’s made up of various income streams, like freelance gigs and more.   This topic is very timely for me because my business has shifted from managing big, long-term projects to smaller ones, like translating books and writing articles for other websites. It’s definitely been a transition, and it’s required more than a few mindset shifts for me. But I’m learning new things and, most importantly, I’m becoming a better writ

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Moose Mutlow. He’s kind of the opposite of me in the sense that he’s a Brit who lives in California. Moose is an experienced outdoorsman with a background in search and rescue.   This episode explores why we’re so drawn to visit wild spaces and what these places give to us. We also discuss tips on how to survive and thrive in the wilderness, especially when we’re new to getting out in wild places.   About Moose Moose has been active in the outdoors round the world for more than 30 years as an instructor and guide. Currently based in Yosemite National Park he is the senior project director for NatureBridge the largest provider of Environmental Education in the US National Park system. He has a long history of working in Search and Rescue and is a senior trainer for NPS. His best day is when he gets to sit in a boat.   Moose Mutlow’s Links Website Instagram Author Page   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn What are wild spaces and why we seek them out

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Karese Laguerre. In this episode, we talk about something most of us probably don’t think much about: breathing. I’ve got asthma, and according to some people, I’m a “weird” breather (you’ll hear more about that in this episode) so it’s definitely something I’m aware of. What I didn’t know before this episode was how simple it can be to fix some breathing difficulties. Karese gives super simple tips on how we can identify breathing issues and improve our breathing today.   About Karese Karese Laguerre is a Registered Dental Hygienist and Myofunctional Therapist. She founded The Myo Spot, a practice aimed at amplifying oral wellness to whole body wellness. Through tele-therapy she helps clients of all ages overcome tongue ties, TMJ disorders, sleep apnea, grinding, anxiety, and various breathing and orofacial dysfunction. Passionate about education and self-help, she published Accomplished: How to Sleep Better, Eliminate Burnout and Execute Goals. When not working wi

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

You might have noticed the theme of balance coming up in recent podcast episodes. It’s something I’ve been reflecting on a lot lately, which is why I invited people on the show to help me talk through a few aspects of balance in life. I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Diane Randall. She’s got a great take on work-life balance, which is something a lot of people struggle with. I often get frustrated that I don’t manage to fit all the adventures I want into my calendar, and as a result, I get unbalanced from cramming too many things into my week. Diane has some great tips on how to live a balanced life—your way.  Sometimes it can be a struggle to fit the adventures we want to have into the rest of our lives. How can we create a healthy balance without heading into burnout? Diane answers these questions and more—and she provides super practical tips on how you can get clear today on what balance looks like for you.   About Diane Randall Diane Randall, M.A., CHC is energized, committed, and passionate a

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Dr. Andrea Perez. She’s a family physician with a holistic approach, and we had a fantastic chat about rest, sleep, and recovery. Dr. Andrea has some super practical tips on how to incorporate stillness and mindfulness into a busy life. I know that I tend to focus more on being active and moving my body, and not so much on rest and recovery. But that’s not sustainable. That’s why I love Dr Andrea’s advice on how to let your next goals come from your body, not your head.   About Dr. Andrea Perez Dr. Andrea Perez is a board-certified family physician with 20 years of experience. Her desire to serve diverse families with equitable and high-quality healthcare led her to open Health Development & Restorative Medicine, PC in the Bronx, NY. where she and her staff passionately attend to the community’s physical, emotional, and mental health needs. In response to a calling, Dr. Andrea also serves her clients, across the country on her virtual online platform The Spiritu

I'm back again, with another solo episode! I've been thinking a lot lately about endurance events and how I approach them. I've realized I have a very different approach to kickboxing than I do to running.   In this episode, I talk about the lifestyle, physical, mental, and emotional benefits of endurance events. I also talk about how to get the mindset you need to engage in these types of events.   Listen To This Episode      What You'll Learn What is endurance The lifestyle benefits of endurance The physical benefits of endurance The mental and emotional benefits of endurance  How to get the mindset you need for your endurance events   Things I Discussed Sports psychology: train your mind to take control  PSYCH-K®  Jane Talbot for NLP    Related Episodes 423 Lois Wagner ~ Adventures, Misadventures, and Learning Resilience 425 Jeff Le ~ Lessons Learned from Four 100-Mile Races 396 Jane Talbot ~ How to Improve Your Sports Mindset 382 Holly Worton ~ Know Your Why For Your Outdoor Adventures (now with d

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Dr. Wendy Morrison. I’ve been mildly obsessed with Iron Age hillforts ever since I first walked the Ridgeway National Trail back in 2016. My obsession only deepened when I walked the trail a second time in 2020, and I was inspired to visit all the hillforts near the Ridgeway.   I feel such an indescribable connection to hillforts. Is it the sensation that I’m walking in the shadows of ancient people? Is it something spiritual? Dr. Morrison and I discuss this and more.   I hope this episode inspires you to get outdoors and visit your local hillforts or other ancient sites.   About Dr. Wendy Morrison Dr. Wendy Morrison currently works for the Chilterns Conservation Board as Project Manager of the NLHF funded Beacons of the Past Hillforts project. She also is Senior Associate Tutor for Archaeology at the Oxford University Dept for Continuing Education. She is Chair of the Hillfort Study Group and President of the Marlow Archaeology Group. She has over a decade’s excava

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Dom Brightmon. In this episode, he shares his top tips for achieving elite performance in business, work and life—and how we can apply that to our adventures. He’s got some great tips on little actions we can take each day to improve our lives.   About Dominique Brightmon Dominique "Dom" Brightmon, DTM is an award-winning speaker and certified member of the John Maxwell Team. He is the bestselling author of "Going North!: Tips & Techniques to Advance Yourself", "Stay the Course: The Elite Performer's 7 Secret Keys to Sustainable Success" and contributing author for “Crappy to Happy: Sacred Stories of Transformational Joy”. Dom host's the Going North podcast, a top-rated self-help podcast that interviews authors from all over the world. His mantra is Advance others to advance yourself.   Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn What is elite performance and how it applies to life Why anyone can be an

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Jen Ruiz. She’s a former attorney turned content creator who shifted careers after juggling an incredible amount of travel and a full-time job at a law firm. She’s got loads of tips for balancing full-time work and travel — and plenty of tips on how to turn your travel into a lucrative business. I hope you find this episode interesting, useful, and inspiring.   About Jen Ruiz Jen Ruiz is a lawyer turned full-time travel blogger and author. She is a 5-time Amazon bestselling author, 3-time TEDx speaker, and multi-award-winning travel journalist. She has been featured by The Washington Post, Forbes, and ABC News and is the solo female traveler behind Jen on a Jet Plane. Amazon Website Tiktok Instagram Facebook Twitter   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn How Jen set out to take 12 trips in 12 months while employed full-time as an attorney (and how many trips she actually fit into the year) How to fit traveling into a busy work schedule with not a lot of

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Hedley Thorne. The second time I walked the Ridgeway, I started to think about getting a drone. I love Iron Age hillforts, and I really struggled to photograph them from the ground. Upon my return, I started writing blog posts about hillforts and I discovered Hedley's Instagram account. I absolutely love his photography, and I still fantasize about getting a drone of my own. Photography adds a new layer to our outdoor adventures, and drone photography adds a whole new perspective. I've really enjoyed seeing all of my favorite Ridgeway sites from the air. It makes it easier to really appreciate these ancient sites. I hope you find this episode inspiring! Whether or not you're interested in aerial photography, it might help you to find new ways to enjoy your own outdoor adventures.   About Hedley The basics: Name- Hedley Thorne Age - 46 (by the time of the podcast!) Family - married, 3 teenage boys, living in Didcot Occupation 1- IT Operations Manager/Controller for L

I'm back again, with another solo episode! This week, I'm talking about what to do when your perception of yourself doesn't match your current reality, and how that can affect your adventures and your life. Sometimes, we grow and evolve, yet we remain stuck in our old identity—we still see ourselves as we were years ago. We don't realize that we need to upgrade our perception of ourselves into our current reality and shift into a new identity that matches who we actually are today.   In this episode, I talk about how you can change the way you see yourself, how to update your identity so it aligns with who you are today, and how to keep your identity updated in the future to prevent further misalignment.   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn How to realize if your identity doesn't match your current reality Why do we sometimes get stuck with an old identity Why you might want to upgrade your identity How to change the way you see yourself today How to keep your identity updated in the future  

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Ruksana Hussain. She’s a freelance journalist and travel writer with 20 years of experience. In this episode, we talk about how living in different countries and states has shaped who she is and what she does. We also talk about her favorite places to travel and why. And the main focus of this episode is about freelance travel writing and how to get started in this field. It’s something I know very little about, because I’ve only ever self-published things, like my blog and my books. This is a whole new world! I hope this episode inspires you to give freelance travel writing a try, so you can inspire others with your own travel and adventures.   About Ruksana Ruksana Hussain is an award-winning journalist, writer, editor working with print and online media. With 20 years’ work experience, 10 of that as a full-time freelancer and independent consultant, Ruksana’s bylines have appeared in Delta Sky Lines, Business Insider, Restless magazine and Detour (United Kingdom)

I'm back again, with another solo episode! I've been reflecting a lot on injury lately, and how it's shaped the last year or so of my life. It's been incredibly frustrating, but I've also learned a lot, and it's led me to find new adventures and challenges, which has been a great gift.   Injuries can be difficult to deal with, both mentally, emotionally, and physically. In this episode, I hope to provide some food for thought and some inspiration to help you get through those difficult times.   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn How to turn injury into opportunity How to find new adventures Keeping your mental health in shape How to focus on moving forward Exploring lessons learned from the injury   Related Episodes 436 Tori Joy Geiger ~ How to Have Outdoor Adventures When You've Got a Chronic Illness 434 Walker Brandt ~ How Nature and the Outdoors Can Help Us Heal From Trauma 352 Holly Worton ~ How to Handle Life in Uncertain Times (now with downloadable transcript!) 350 Cara Wilde + Ho

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Cara Wilde. She’s been a guest on this show many times, and she’s back to talk about connection to the land. Cara is one of the people I feel is most connected to the land where she lives. She spends lots of time visiting and working with local stone circles, and she’s an avid hiker, trail runner, and wild swimmer. I’ve been wanting to have this conversation with her for a while and to share it with you. I feel really connected to the land where I live, and I also feel connected to other places, like Avebury, which I feel called to visit time and time again. And I’ve always wondered why. I hope you find this episode interesting and useful, and I hope it helps you to feel more connected to the land where you live. I also hope that it inspires you to answer the lands that are calling you to visit!   About Cara Wilde Cara is a mystic, shaman and healer whose business Wild Bliss focuses on creating a more sacred planet one person at a time. Cara supports professional wo

Happy 2022! I'm back again, with another solo episode! It's been AGES since I've done a solo episode, and I talk a little bit about my reasons why at the start. Hopefully, I'll be able to get back to my intended schedule of two solo episodes and two interviews every month in 2022.   In this week's episode, I walk you through how to evaluate last year's adventures: looking at what you learned, what went well, and what didn't. This is a really important piece that will help you to decide what adventures you want to have in the new year.   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn How to evaluate last year's adventures Looking at what  you learned from your adventures Getting clear on what you want to experience in the new year How to pay attention to the places/activities that are calling to you How to plan your adventures for the new year How to create a menu of adventures so you've always got options   Thing I Discussed The Year You Want      Related Episodes 389 Holly Worton ~ How to Plan Your