Episodes
Send us a textEver felt your heart racing at the thought of traveling with a group of complete strangers? You're not alone, and this episode is here to equip you with the confidence to make your next group adventure both enjoyable and memorable. We explore how to tackle the nerves of meeting new people by focusing on your own journey rather than comparing yourself to others. This episode promises revelations on how to prioritize your comfort, especially when faced with activities that might p...
Published 11/19/24
Published 11/19/24
Send us a textEver found yourself hesitating to voice your concerns or preferences while on a group adventure? We've been there too. Join us as we peel back the layers of our Mount Kilimanjaro expedition and share the transformative power of open communication and camaraderie. Discover how expressing your needs—even something as simple as relocating a tent—can lead to safer, more enjoyable travel experiences. We'll recount tales of personal growth, like the unforgettable moment in Costa Rica ...
Published 11/12/24
Send us a textI'm going to Ireland. We're taking our kids to Europe for the very first time. Here's our plan...🥾 To learn more about Hike Like A Woman visit https://www.hikelikeawoman.com⛰ Get our FREE How to Climb Kilimanjaro Guide: https://hike-like-a-woman-.ck.page/553a956ded💦 Join us for a group trip to Costa Rica 4/14/25 - 4/20/25: https://travefy.com/trip/6yw9rqk4tbewqz2au2zvsu7krbxgwzq?d=43328549☀️Join us for a group trip to Southern Utah: https://trovatrip.com/trip/north-america/utah/...
Published 11/05/24
Send us a textThe holiday's are just around the corner...eeks! Here are my goals to finish the year strong.🥾 To learn more about Hike Like A Woman visit https://www.hikelikeawoman.com⛰ Get our FREE How to Climb Kilimanjaro Guide: https://hike-like-a-woman-.ck.page/553a956ded💦 Join us for a group trip to Costa Rica 4/14/25 - 4/20/25: https://travefy.com/trip/6yw9rqk4tbewqz2au2zvsu7krbxgwzq?d=43328549☀️Join us for a group trip to Southern Utah: https://trovatrip.com/trip/north-america/utah/unit...
Published 10/22/24
Send us a textHow do you slow down after a busy season in life? Today that's what we talk about on the pod.🥾 To learn more about Hike Like A Woman visit https://www.hikelikeawoman.com⛰ Get our FREE How to Climb Kilimanjaro Guide: https://hike-like-a-woman-.ck.page/553a956ded💦 Join us for a group trip to Costa Rica 4/14/25 - 4/20/25: https://travefy.com/trip/6yw9rqk4tbewqz2au2zvsu7krbxgwzq?d=43328549☀️Join us for a group trip to Southern Utah: https://trovatrip.com/trip/north-america/utah/unit...
Published 10/15/24
Send us a textHere's what I learned from Costa Rica’s breathtaking landscapes to Kilimanjaro, the vast wilderness of Alaska, Yellowstone, and Peru as we wrap up the 2024 guiding season.🥾 To learn more about Hike Like A Woman visit https://www.hikelikeawoman.com⛰ Get our FREE How to Climb Kilimanjaro Guide: https://hike-like-a-woman-.ck.page/553a956ded💦 Join us for a group trip to Costa Rica 4/14/25 - 4/20/25: https://travefy.com/trip/6yw9rqk4tbewqz2au2zvsu7krbxgwzq?d=43328549☀️Join us for a g...
Published 10/08/24
Send us a textAre group dynamics going to make or break our Peruvian adventure? Today I unravel my top three anxieties about our upcoming group trip to Peru.🥾 To learn more about Hike Like A Woman visit https://www.hikelikeawoman.com⛰ Get our FREE How to Climb Kilimanjaro Guide: https://hike-like-a-woman-.ck.page/553a956ded💦 Join us for a group trip to Costa Rica 4/14/25 - 4/20/25: https://travefy.com/trip/6yw9rqk4tbewqz2au2zvsu7krbxgwzq?d=43328549☀️Join us for a group trip to Southern Utah: ...
Published 10/01/24
Send us a textJoin me today as we explore the balance between technology and presence, and find ways to stay grounded amidst the busyness of life.🥾 To learn more about Hike Like A Woman visit https://www.hikelikeawoman.com⛰ Get our FREE How to Climb Kilimanjaro Guide: https://hike-like-a-woman-.ck.page/553a956ded💦 Join us for a group trip to Costa Rica 4/14/25 - 4/20/25: https://travefy.com/trip/6yw9rqk4tbewqz2au2zvsu7krbxgwzq?d=43328549☀️Join us for a group trip to Southern Utah: https://tro...
Published 09/24/24
Send us a textIt's time for a Q&A Session....check it out!🥾 To learn more about Hike Like A Woman visit https://www.hikelikeawoman.com⛰ Get our FREE How to Climb Kilimanjaro Guide: https://hike-like-a-woman-.ck.page/553a956ded💦 Join us for a group trip to Costa Rica 4/14/25 - 4/20/25: https://travefy.com/trip/6yw9rqk4tbewqz2au2zvsu7krbxgwzq?d=43328549☀️Join us for a group trip to Southern Utah: https://trovatrip.com/trip/north-america/utah/united-states-with-rebecca-walsh-jun-2025⛰ Join u...
Published 09/17/24
Send us a textToday I share the story of the worst group trip I've ever led and everything that I did wrong. Check it out!🥾 To learn more about Hike Like A Woman visit https://www.hikelikeawoman.com⛰ Get our FREE How to Climb Kilimanjaro Guide: https://hike-like-a-woman-.ck.page/553a956ded💦 Join us for a group trip to Costa Rica 4/14/25 - 4/20/25: https://travefy.com/trip/6yw9rqk4tbewqz2au2zvsu7krbxgwzq?d=43328549☀️Join us for a group trip to Southern Utah: https://trovatrip.com/trip/north-am...
Published 09/10/24
Send us a textToday's episode features our special guest, Abby McQueeney Penamonte, RD, PT, who is on a mission to empower women through nutrition. Abby shares her experience with overcoming eating disorders and the value of not just fueling but nourishing your body. Tune in for insights on how women engaged in intense outdoor activities can meet their nutritional needs to support peak performance. Abby also introduces her online resources that support women striving to achieve their health a...
Published 09/03/24
Send us a textToday's episode is weird.I'm taking you behind the scenes of a video shoot that I did a year ago. I think you just might enjoy some never heard before thoughts all about how Hike Like A Woman got started. 🥾 To learn more about Hike Like A Woman visit https://www.hikelikeawoman.com⛰ Get our FREE How to Climb Kilimanjaro Guide: https://hike-like-a-woman-.ck.page/553a956ded💦 Join us for a group trip to Costa Rica 4/14/25 - 4/20/25: https://travefy.com/trip/6yw9rqk4tbewqz2au2zvsu7kr...
Published 08/13/24
Send us a Text Message.What if you could conquer Mount Kilimanjaro by trusting the process and maintaining a slow, steady pace? Today, I share why I think our group of women was so successful during our Kilimanjaro climb and summit. 🥾 To learn more about Hike Like A Woman visit https://www.hikelikeawoman.com🎤 To book me to speak at your event contact my team at [email protected]🗻 To join me for an in-person adventure visit https://www.hikelikeawoman.com★ Buy rad HLAW swag here: https...
Published 08/06/24
Send us a Text Message.What does it mean to embrace uncertainty and truly savor each step of the journey? Today on the pod, we discuss uncertainty on Mount Kilimanjaro. 🥾 To learn more about Hike Like A Woman visit https://www.hikelikeawoman.com🎤 To book me to speak at your event contact my team at [email protected]🗻 To join me for an in-person adventure visit https://www.hikelikeawoman.com★ Buy rad HLAW swag here: https://hikelikeawoman.creator-spring.com/📲 Shop Airolo through our a...
Published 07/30/24
Send us a Text Message.I made 5 mistakes before, during and after my Kilimanjaro climb in June. Tune into today's show to learn what they were.🥾 To learn more about Hike Like A Woman visit https://www.hikelikeawoman.com🎤 To book me to speak at your event contact my team at [email protected]🗻 To join me for an in-person adventure visit https://www.hikelikeawoman.com★ Buy rad HLAW swag here: https://hikelikeawoman.creator-spring.com/📲 Shop Airolo through our affiliate link here: https://air...
Published 07/23/24
Send us a Text Message.Today on the pod I'm stoked to have the ah-mazing Sally Chaffin Brooks.She shares her wild journey from sorority girl to AT thru-hiker to law school, author, podcaster and her love of comedy.But it's all not fun and games on the pod today - we also talk about taking risks and the importance of embracing uncertainty and stepping out of our comfort zones.I hope you love the show.To learn more about Sally visit her website at : https://www.sallychaffinbrooks.com/🥾 To learn...
Published 07/16/24
Send us a Text Message.What if nature could become your greatest healer? On the pod today, Bridgette, an accomplished artist, educator, and outdoor enthusiast from Houston, Texas, shares her journey through art and hiking. Diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2017, she found solace in hiking, leading her to create a women's hiking group in Houston that has since blossomed into a thriving community, Houston Women's Hiking. Join us as Bridgette discusses her latest project—a sculpture of Grandm...
Published 07/09/24
Send us a Text Message.Today on the pod we're celebrating.We're celebrating our Mount Kilimanjaro climb. As we tackled the 7-day Machame route we were supported by an incredible team of 73 porters and 13 guides who made this journey possible for our group of 24 women. This is the audio from our livestream trip recap last night - if you want to watch the full video and see the photos mentioned in this episode click here: https://youtube.com/live/LagVu39GitE?feature=share🥾 To learn more ab...
Published 06/25/24
Send us a Text Message.Could stepping out of your comfort zone in your 40s, 50s, or 60s be the key to profound personal growth? I think so.Today on the pod I spill the tea. 🥾 To learn more about Hike Like A Woman visit https://www.hikelikeawoman.com🎤 To book me to speak at your event contact my team at [email protected]🗻 To join me for an in-person adventure visit https://www.hikelikeawoman.com★ Buy rad HLAW swag here: https://hikelikeawoman.creator-spring.com/📲 Shop Airolo through ...
Published 06/18/24
Send us a Text Message.What happens when life throws you a curveball, and you find the strength to climb the highest peaks? Today I talk about breast cancer and how training for Kilimanjaro has pulled me out of a big slump.Enjoy~🥾 To learn more about Hike Like A Woman visit https://www.hikelikeawoman.com🎤 To book me to speak at your event contact my team at [email protected]🗻 To join me for an in-person adventure visit https://www.hikelikeawoman.com★ Buy rad HLAW swag here: https://...
Published 06/11/24
Send us a Text Message.Have you ever found yourself questioning the allure of extreme endurance challenges? This episode takes you along on the raw and unfiltered journey of a hiker who's battling the elements, her own limitations, and the clock to set a fastest known time on a demanding trail. As she faces injury, sickness, and the scarcity of resources, we're invited to reflect on our own pursuits of voluntary discomfort and the historical inevitability of suffering. It's a narrative that p...
Published 06/04/24
Send us a Text Message.Meet Suzanne.She's a baseball fan. Mental health professional. Author and big fan of long walks.Today we talk about everything from baseball to the Camino. I hope you enjoy our conversation.To learn more about Suzanne visit: https://www.suzannemaggio.com/🥾 To learn more about Hike Like A Woman visit https://www.hikelikeawoman.com🎤 To book me to speak at your event contact my team at [email protected]🗻 To join me for an in-person adventure visit https://www.hikelikea...
Published 05/28/24
Send us a Text Message.Meet Anna.She's a former nurse, ski instructor, mountain biking coach, backpacking guide, wellness coach, and more. Today, our conversation takes us from the Nordic ski trails to the top of Mount Timpanogos as we talk about why women need an outdoor community and why the outdoor community needs more women.To learn more about Anna visit: https://www.igniteadventureandwellness.com/To learn more about Hike Like A Woman visit: https://www.hikelikeawoman.com Support the...
Published 05/21/24
Send us a Text Message.Ever found yourself yearning for the joy and novelty of travel while stuck in the monotony of daily life? Kat Medina joins us this week to unpack the concept of "a*****e autopilot," where our brains fall into an efficiency trap, causing us to miss the beauty in our routine surroundings. We discuss how to combat this by being present and grateful and how embracing the traveler's mindset can reignite a sense of adventure in our everyday experiences.During our conversation...
Published 05/14/24