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Judith Sadora, a licensed marriage & family therapist (LMFT) who practices wilderness therapy, shares how she applies some of her backcountry work into her everyday life, and how we might be able to use those tools in the front country, too.In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s difficult to get out the way we’d like to. Here in the US, states have been under varying levels of lockdown for the last two months. And it’s been wearing on us all in different ways - whether it’s coping with loss, the stress of isolation, grappling with the unknown, or trying to make sense of the inequities and injustices that continue to harm our fellow Americans.Judith joins us on the podcast to talk through some tips for tapping into nature to manage stress during this time and into the future. We also get to learn what wilderness therapy is and why Judith is so connected to and moved by the practice.Featured in this episode: Judith Sadora, LMFT & Wilderness TherapistHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by SalomonJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesJudith Sadora: InstagramJudith's Recent WritingOn Adventure Mamas: "Prepped in the Woods for Everyday Life"Judith on Finding You, Evoke Therapy's PodcastREAD: The Nature Fix by Florence WilliamsMental Health ResourcesBetterhelp is a remote therapy option and a spring/summer sponsor of She Explores - you can get 10% off your first month by heading to Betterhelp.com/explore Grizel Williams does a great series on her Instagram called "Mental Health Mondays." Follow along here!She Explores Landing PageRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesSalomon: Learn more at Salomon.comFeatured in midroll: Chelsea Murphy of @she_colorsnatureEpisodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

Chris Fagan isn't a professional adventurer, but she’s spent a good deal of the leisure time in the last 30 years of her adult life seeing what she’s made of. Chris has skied unguided to the South Pole, run 100-mile ultras, sailed and paddled thought the Inside Passage, and cycled in Tanzania. Adventure is a big part of her alone time, but it’s also formed the foundation of her marriage and family life. Today, it's helping her lean into the unknown of her husband Marty's cancer diagnosis. Chris is also a really thoughtful mom. And though Mother’s Day is a holiday that many of us have our reasons for choosing to celebrate or choosing not to celebrate, what Chris says about caring for family really resonates, especially living during this global pandemic. We recommend listening to this conversation through a COVID-19 filter: what Chris says about small moments, resilience, and appreciating the people in your life feels especially poignant today.Featured in this episode: Chris FaganHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Salomon and DeuterJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesChris Fagan: Website & InstagramChris's Book: The ExpeditionShe Explores Landing PageRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesSalomon: Learn more at Salomon.comDeuter: Learn more at Deuter.comFeatured in midroll: Nicole Brown, founder of @womenwhohikeEpisodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

Lindsey Falkenburg is feeling the loss of a 2020 thru-hike... and remembering what she's made of. Like a lot of 2020 thru-hikers, Lindsey canceled her plan to hike the Continental Divide Trail in June. In its absence, she's allowing herself to feel the loss - and also filling her cup with urban hiking, art, and re-discovering her resilience.Featured in this episode: Lindsey Falkenburg & outdoor memory voice memo by Sarina ClarkHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Salomon, Deuter, and Travel South Dakota.Join the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookIn this episode, you'll hear:What thru-hiking has added to LIndsey's lifeA bit about Lindsey's previous hikes of the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest TrailWhy she's intentional about building a career and balanced life between thru-hikesThe decision that went into canceling her 2020 southbound thru-hike of the CDTWhy Lindsey feels a sense of community with fellow thru-hikersWhy Lindsey thinks it's important for outdoor-lovers to grieve the loss of what they were hoping for this seasonAdvice for thru-hikers who had to cancel their hikesAdvice for all people who are experiencing the outdoors differently todayVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesLindsey Falkenburg: Website & InstagramSarina Clark: Website & InstagramShe Explores Landing PageRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesSalomon: Learn more at Salomon.comDeuter: Learn more at Deuter.comFeatured in midroll: Nicole Brown, founder of @womenwhohikeTravel South Dakota: Download the vacation guide for your future trips at TravelSouthDakota.comEpisodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

Win Kelly Charles says it best: "People with cerebral palsy are strong and people with cerebral palsy are determined." In this episode, we hear about all the different ways she finds joy outdoors (snowboarding, climbing, and e-cycling to name a few activities), as well as why she's so motivated to share her life with CP with more people.Plus, we'll listen to Cherie Schaller's outdoor memory of comfortable silence on an alpine hike in Colorado.Featured in this episode: Win Kelly Charles & Cherie SchallerHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Appalachian Gear Company, Cusa Tea, and Travel South Dakota.Join the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesWin Kelly Charles: Website & InstagramWin's PodcastsWin's BooksChallenge AspenWatch Win SnowboardinShe Explores Landing PageRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesCusa Tea: Try a FREE sample pack at CusaTea.com or get 30% OFF your first order using code EXPLORE at checkout!Travel South Dakota: Learn more about your future trips by heading to TravelSouthDakota.com.Appalachian Gear Company: Learn more about the All-Paca Fleece Hoodie. Get 10% off at checkout using code SHEEXPLORES.Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Music is by Kai Engel, Josh Woodward, Meydan, Swelling, and Lee Rosevere using a Creative Commons Attribution License

The memories of outdoor adventures are precious and nourishing. They connect us to our friends and certain versions of ourselves. They're our happy places. And they give us the fortitude to push through hard times. This is a compilation of listener outdoor memories that feel especially salient today.There’s a palpable sense of longing in the air, so we created an episode that provides space for that longing — and the potential for celebration for the moments we've lived outside, too. Featured in this episode: Becky Marcelliano, Fran Turauskis, Genevieve, Madi Salvati, Mary Straub, Gretchen Powers, Amber, Iz La Motte, Nikki Smith, Andrea Di Maio, Jasmine Jones, Erin Espinosa, Lindsay, Paola Lopez, Annelise Del Rio, Julie Hotz, Sharlene, and Somang Lee.Hosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Deuter, Appalachian Gear Company & Travel South DakotaJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesBecky Marcelliano: InstagramAndrea DiMaio: Ample Movement Instagram & Adventure InstagramAnnelise Del Rio: InstagramFran Turauskis: Instagram & Seize Your Adventure websiteGretchen Powers: InstagramMary Straub: InstagramIz La Motte: Instagram & WebsiteJasmine Jones: InstagramJulie Hotz: InstagramMadi Salvati: InstagramPaola Lopez: InstagramSharlene: InstagramShe Explores Landing PageRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesDeuterAppalachian Gear Company: Learn more about the All-Paca Fleece Hoodie.Travel South DakotaEpisodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Music is by Kai Engel, Josh Woodward, and Lee Rosevere using a Creative Commons Attribution License

For Anna Brones, the point of creating is rarely the end result - it's all about the satisfying act of doing. While a lot of us are missing the time we normally spend outside, Anna reassures us that there's inspiration to be found with the materials we have on hand. In this episode, we talk with Anna about the Creative Fuel Challenge she started for anyone who wants to join in and Women's Wisdom Project. The latter is the culmination of two years of work and celebrates the wisdom of inspirational women through beautiful, deceptively simple papercut portraits. These women are environmentalists, artists, writers, advocates, and more.Featured in this episode: Anna BronesHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Danner & Appalachian Gear CompanyJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookIn this episode, you'll hear:Why creativity is so important in the age of COVID-19About Anna's Creative Fuel challenge - creative prompts sent to your inbox that anyone can do to step outside of their daily routineHow Anna is experiencing the outdoors, very close to homeAnna's Women's Wisdom Project: 100 paper cuts of inspiring womenWhy quotes need contextWhat Anna learned from taking on such a big creative challengeVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesAnna Brones: Website & InstagramCreative Fuel ChallengeAnna's booksWomen's Wisdom Project: Vashon Center for the ArtsCheryl Strayed on She ExploresLearn a bit About Word Choice: Spaz and othersShe Explores Landing PageRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesDanner: Learn more about the Trail 2650 hiking shoe at Danner.com.Appalachian Gear Company: Learn more about the All-Paca Fleece Hoodie. Get 10% off at checkout using code SHEEXPLORES.Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Music is by Kai Engel, Josh Woodward, and Lee Rosevere using a Creative Commons Attribution License

Beth Bradley can confidently say that hiking changed her life. Call it her hobby, her love, her self-care. Doing the 52 Hike Challenge has changed the voice in her head from one that says "I'm too fat" to one that believes, without a doubt, that we need to change who we think of when we think of a hiker. We interviewed Beth live at No Man's Land Film Festival on March 8th PLUS Gale checked in with Beth this past Monday over the phone because a lot has changed in the world since they met up in Denver.Featured in this episode: Beth BradleyHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Deuter, Appalachian Gear Company, and South Dakota TourismJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesBeth Bradley: InstagramBeth's First Moth Grandslam StoryNo Man's Land Film Festival: Website & Instagram52 Hike ChallengeUnlikely HIkers: InstagramFat Girls Hiking: InstagramDown With Adventure: Instagram & FilmCurvy Kili Crew: Instagram & She Explores EpisodeA Moment of Growth: She Explores Podcast EpisodeJenny Bruso on She ExploresLeave No Trace Guidelines: Outdoors & COVID-19She Explores Landing PageRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesDeuter: Learn more about Deuter's outdoor and travel bags at Deuter.com.Appalachian Gear Company: Learn more about the All-Paca Fleece Hoodie.South Dakota Tourism - Get your FREE South Dakota vacation guide at travelsouthdakota.comEpisodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Music is by Kai Engel, Josh Woodward, and Lee Rosevere using a Creative Commons Attribution License

For Shon’t Savage, divorce was a bad thing that turned out to be a good thing. Ten years ago, while sharing custody of her then two year old son, she found herself with free time. Shon’t grieved the days she lost with her son, but filled the space with a newfound love for hiking, camping, backpacking, and cross-country skiing. In doing so, Shon’t found herself once more -- which ultimately made her a better mother.Featured in this episode: Shon’t SavageHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Danner, Appalachian Gear Company, South Dakota Tourism, and BetterHelpJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesShon’t’s InstagramShe Explores Episode 119: Adventure MomsWomen on the Road PodcastAdventure MamasAdventure Mamas InstagramShe Explores Landing PageRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesDanner: Learn more about the Women's Trail 2650's at Danner.comAppalachian Gear Company: Learn more about the All-Paca Fleece Hoodie.South Dakota Tourism - Get your FREE South Dakota vacation guide at travelsouthdakota.comBetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month by heading to Betterhelp.com/explore and use code 'EXPLORE' at checkoutEpisodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Music is by Kai Engel, Josh Woodward, Meydan, and Swelling using a Creative Commons Attribution License

Meet Amanda Monthei, a hotshot wildland firefighter and creative who has made it her mission to empower women and all qualified firefighters to know there is space for them in wildland firefighting. We spoke to Amanda about her path to fighting fires as well as her project “The Women Before Me” that celebrates the women of the Zig Zag hotshot crew, the legacies they humbly left behind, and the qualities they brought to the US Forest Service.In this episode, we learn how the common traits women bring to the firefighting field are important and why it’s valuable to have those traits in any typically male-dominant field. Amanda wants more women to be wildland firefighters, as well to do other outdoor work like trail building or outdoor management. She encourages them by showcasing the impact and lives of the women who have paved the way for her and asking others to be open to alternative career paths.Featured in this episode: Amanda MontheiHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Sierra Designs, South Dakota Tourism, and Better HelpJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookIn this episode, you’ll hear:How Amanda got from Michigan to the Pacific Northwest to become a wildland firefighter.What a hotshot firefighter is and what the job entails.How women bring a unique and important perspective to the group dynamic of a crew.About the legacy other female firefighters have left Amanda to carry on and why she wants to honor them.How Amanda’s “The Women Before Me” project came about and how she came to pursue it.Why everyone should believe they belong in the jobs they might not see themselves in yet.The value of feeling companionship while breaking barriers.ResourcesAmanda Monthei’s WebsiteAmanda Monthei’s Instagram“The Women Before Me”Outdoor And Travel Work: Instagram & WebsiteGetting Started in Outdoor & Travel Work: GuideShe Explores Landing PageRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesSierra Designs: Learn about their Reach Out Initiative.SheJumps: Find out more about what they do to empower girls and women in the outdoorsTravel South Dakota - Get your FREE South Dakota vacation guide at travelsouthdakota.comBetter Help - Get 10% off your first month by heading to Betterhelp.com/explore using the code EXPLOREEpisodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

Ever dreamed of going to space? Analog astronaut and geoscientist Dr. Sian Proctor shares how she lives out her childhood dream of space exploration here on earth. We talked to Sian just a week after Sensoria, a first of its kind, all-women’s Mars simulation at the HI-SEAS habitat on the Big Island of Hawaii. In this episode, we learn how proudly pursuing your passions (in the outdoors and otherwise) helps open up opportunity. Sian followed her curiosity scuba diving, getting her pilot’s license, traveling around the world, and studying science. While not the end goal, all helped her in applying to be an astronaut with NASA. And though she didn’t get the final call, she’s kept herself open to analog space exploration on Earth. We hear how preparing for life in space encourages us to be better environmental stewards and fellow humans on our home planet.Featured in this episode: Dr. Sian ProctorHosted & Produced by Gale StraubA production of Ravel MediaSponsored by Victorinox Swiss Army, and Alpenventures Unguided.Join the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramIn this episode, you’ll hear:How Sian became an analog astronautWhy going on a backpacking trip is a mini-analog space expedition!What Sian hopes to accomplish before age 50Sensoria, an all-women’s Mars simulation which Sian completed at the end of JanuaryWhy Sian believes diversity must be considered when training and sending people to spaceHow as an African American scientist, Sian hopes to bring in more women of color to to space explorationThe importance of proudly pursuing your passions throughout your lifeWhy investing in space is an investment in planet EarthResourcesDr. Sian Proctor: Website, Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterFlight Ready Systems: WebsiteAnalog Astronaut: WebsiteSensoriaProject PoSSUMShe Explores Landing PageRavel MediaSponsors and Discount CodesVictorinox Swiss Army Learn more at Victorinox.com and use code EXPLORE15 to save 15% now through April 6th,, 2020 Some exclusions apply.Alpenventures Unguided: Learn more at alpenventuresunguided.com. Use code EXPLORE at checkout for 10% off a summer alp adventure.Music in this episode is by Meydan, Josh Woodward, Swelling, and Kai Engel using a Creative Commons attribution license.Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

The power of a two-night backpacking trip in the Superstition Mountains of Arizona is multiplied when it's spent with women who are motivated by a common goal: to help introduce more girls to the outdoors. We backpack with The Cairn Project.The premise of The Cairn Project is simple: they work with ambassadors to help them host adventure fundraisers. Then they pool the money and give it out in small grants to nonprofits that get girls and young women outside. Featured in this episode: Alison Wright, Sarah Castle, Sally Jewell, Martha Wyckoff, Camille Fiducia, Emily Teitsworth, Marina Fleming, Ashley Carruth, Licia Sahagun, Petrika Peters, and Amanda Neiman.Hosted by Gale StraubSponsored by Smartwool, Stio, and ThirdLove.Join the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesThe Cairn Project: Website & InstagramApply to be a Cairn Project Ambasador: Application & InformationNonprofits mentioned:Women's WildernessEmbark OutdoorsGirl VenturesWild WhatcomMakeSpaceSan Juan Mountain SolesShe Explores Landing PageSponsors and Discount CodesSmartwool: Learn more at Smartwool.comStio: Get 25% off your order with code 'EXPLORE' at checkout at Stio.comThirdLove: Get 15% off your first order by heading to ThirdLove.com/exploreEpisodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

There's a well-kept secret in the international trekking industry. The Porter Voice Collective is raising up the backbone of the industry to advocate for change. In doing so, they're empowering both porters and tourists to speak up for an equitable workforce.In this episode, we talk with Marinel de Jesus and porter/guide Lucía Merclaluly Vela Sosa to learn about a documentary The Porter Voice Collective is creating to help tell the story of porter treatment on Peru's Inca Trail. They're currently crowdfunding to fund the film - an opportunity for us to take action.Featured in this episode: Marinel de Jesus & Lucía Merclaluly Vela SosaHosted by Gale StraubSponsored by Smartwool, Danner, and RitualJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramLeave us a review on Apple Podcasts.ResourcesSupport KM 82 Documentary: Crowdfunding & Watch TrailerThe Porter Voice Collective: Website, Instagram, and FacebookShe Explores Landing PageNote: Initially this landing page contained a link to Marinel’s business and blog. In order to focus on the Porter Voice Collective and their efforts for change, we have removed them since publication of the episode.Sponsors and Discount CodesSmartwool: Learn more at Smartwool.comDanner: Learn more at Danner.comRitual: Get 10% off your first three months by heading to Ritual.com/exploreEpisodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Music is by Josh Woodward, Lee Rosevere, Kai Engel, and Meydan using a creative commons attributions license.

Jennifer McLaren doesn't have a five year plan for her career in the outdoor industry, but she knows her personal values will continue to align with the work she's doing. Why? From her start in finance to her current role as CEO at Smartwool, Jen has worked hard, learned a lot, and developed a personal toolkit that means she can take her skills and apply them in an industry she's passionate about.In partnership with Smartwool, we talk with their CEO Jennifer McLaren about how her love of the outdoors and a career in finance collided to take her where she's at today: the leader of a purpose-driven company.Featured in this episode: Jennifer McLaren, President & CEO of SmartwoolHosted by Gale StraubSponsored by SmartwoolJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResources mentioned in this episode:Smartwool's Environmental Advocacy CommitmentSOS OutreachThe Nature Conservancy & the Yampa River FundShe Explores Podcast Facebook GroupSponsor Websites & Codes:SmartwoolMusic is by Kai Engel, Josh Woodward, Meydan, and Lee Rosevere using a CC by A license.Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays – subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

Briana Feola gets to wear the hats of biologist, geologist, and environmental scientist through her work at Brainstorm---all by creating affordable, nature-inspired screenprints and other art that we can hang on our walls.This is an episode is for creatives, but it’s also for people who dream big in small towns. Because it can often feel like the grass is greener or the opportunity is another stop on your journey, but Briana's story is one of striving to build a simple life while achieving some notable accomplishments in her business.Gale heads to Briana's studio to learn more about her art, why Briana's chosen New Hampshire as her home, and how she hopes her work helps others dream big, too. Featured in this episode: Briana FeolaHosted by Gale StraubSponsored by Smartwool and StioJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramLeave us a review on Apple Podcasts.ResourcesBriana Feola: @wearebrainstorm on InstagramBrainstorm: Website, Instagram, FacebookShe Explores Landing PageSponsors and Discount CodesSmartwool: Learn more at Smartwool.comStio: Get 25% off your purchase by using code 'EXPLORE' at checkout by heading to Stio.com.Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Music is by Josh Woodward, Lee Rosevere, Kai Engel, and Meydan using a creative commons attributions license.

In partnership with Sherpa Adventure Gear, guest host Laura Hughes interviews Wasfia Nazreen-- mountaineer, activist, and writer-- to learn about what it was like to take a journey up each of the Seven Summits, what it was like to be the first person from Bangladesh to do it, and how approaching external mountains in our lives mirror the personal work it takes to summit our internal ones.Resources mentioned in this episode:Follow Wasfia on Instagram - @wasfianazreenWasfia’s websiteWasfia’s foundation - Ösel FoundationListen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyListen on She-Explores.comShe Explores Podcast Facebook GroupSponsor Websites & Codes:Sherpa Adventure Gear Music is by Kai Engel and Lee Rosevere using a CC by A license.Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays – subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

Jenny Bruso's multi-day trek on the Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru transformed what she thought was possible for herself; it's opened her up to the idea of hikes around the world and helped refine her mission as the founder of Unlikely Hikers. And while Jenny's enthralled by all this possibility, she's still working through how to trek internationally in a respectful way.Featured in this episode: Jenny BrusoHosted by Gale StraubSponsored by Smartwool , Danner, and ThirdLoveJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsResourcesJenny Bruso: Instagram & WebsiteUnlikely HikersNew York Times Article: 'Unlikely' Hikers Hit the TrailCurvy Kili Crew: Instagram & Jenny's Autostraddle articleWHOA Plus TravelMountain Gods PeruJenny's first She Explores Episode, "Fat & Outdoorsy" Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyListen on She-Explores.comIf you like this episode, you might enjoy listening to these She Explores episodes:Kara Richardson Whitely, "Forever Unfolding" Sam Ortiz, "When Your Path Finds You"Curvy Kili CrewShe Explores Landing PageSponsors and Discount CodesSmartwool: Learn more at Smartwool.comDanner: Learn more at Danner.comThirdLove: Get 15% off your first purchase by heading to ThirdLove.com/exploreEpisodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Music is by Swelling, Josh Woodward, Lee Rosevere, Kai Engel, and Meydan using a creative commons attributions license.

Krystle Wright is an Australian adventure photographer who's worked really hard to make a name for herself taking risks and creating images all over the world: base jumping in the arctic, storm chasing in the American West, free diving with orcas, wandering the desert in Morocco. As she looks ahead to the new year, she's welcoming rest and building more room in her life for play. Featured in this episode: Krystle WrightHosted by Gale StraubSponsored by Stio, Smartwool , and RitualJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.com & Follow Us on InstagramResourcesKrystle Wright: Website & InstagramFilms Mentioned:Chasing MonstersWhere the Wild Things PlayWhere the Wild Things Keep PlayingShe Explores Landing PageSponsors and Discount CodesSmartwool: Learn more at Smartwool.comStio: Get 25% off at checkout with code 'EXPLORE' when you shop at Stio.comRitual: Get 10% off your first three months subscription by heading to Ritual.com/exploreEpisodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Music is by Swelling, Josh Woodward, Lee Rosevere, Kai Engel, and Meydan using a creative commons attributions license.

For Sydney Williams, “Hiking My Feelings” means identifying trauma, figuring out how it manifests in our bodies through physical and mental disease, and figuring out how to heal from that. For Sydney, it’s been hiking - and taking her story on tour to connect with other people who benefit from it. She believes that showing up as your whole self is how we’ll changed the world: one hike, kayak, bike ride, (fill in the______) at a time.Featured in this episode: Sydney WilliamsHosted by Gale StraubSponsored by Danner & SmartwoolJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.comResourcesHiking My Feelings: Website & InstagramPre-order Sydney's Book: Hiking My Feelings - Stepping into the Healing Power of NatureSydney Williams' personal Instagram: @sydneyunfilteredShe Explores Landing PageSponsors and Discount CodesSmartwool: Learn more at Smartwool.comDanner: Learn more at Danner.comEpisodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Music is by Josh Woodward, Lee Rosevere, and Kai Engel using a creative commons attributions license.

Kara Richardson Whitely is the author of Gorge, a memoir about her climb up Mount Kilimanjaro and her lifelong experience with binge eating disorder, the most common (but least talked about) eating disorder. Kara's proud to be part of a growing community of plus-size adventurers, while simultaneously acknowledging that her relationship with food and her body is forever unfolding.Featured in this episode: Kara Richardson WhitelyHosted by Gale StraubSponsored by Danner, Smartwool , and ThirdLoveJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.comIn this episode, you'll hear:How's Kara's definition of a "hiker girl" has changed over timeWhat binge eating disorder is, how it's not talked about enough, and why it needs to be talked about moreWhy, when Kara wrote about her third hike up Mount Kilimanjaro in her memoir Gorge, she decided to include her relationship with foodHow hiking gives Kara space to think, and how it's basically the opposite of bingeingAbout the first of Kara's Moving Mountains Retreat series Why Kara is proud to be part of a growing community of plus size hikersResourcesKara Richardson Whitely: Website, Instagram & FacebookMove Mountains Retreat: Reset Your New Year - January 12, 2020; Learn more here.Books: Gorge (2015), The Weight of Being (2018), and Fat Woman on the Mountain (2014)She Explores Landing PageOther ResourcesMirna Valerio: InstagramWNDR Outdoors: InstagramAbout Binge Eating DisorderListen to the Curvy Kili Crew Hike on She ExploresJenny Bruso's guide to plus size activewearNational Eating Disorder Association: HelplineSponsors and Discount CodesSmartwool: Learn more at Smartwool.comDanner: Learn more at Danner.comThirdLove: Get 15% off your order by heading to ThirdLove.com/exploreEpisodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Music is by Swelling, Josh Woodward, Lee Rosevere, Kai Engel, and Monplaisir using a creative commons attributions license.

Verna is Navajo, a mother of four, and days away from running a 50-mile ultra run. She started running after having her second child 12 years ago. Hear about Verna's journey as a runner and how it’s underlined her resilience as a person. Now she's bringing native women together by uplifting their running journeys, too.Featured in this episode: Verna VolkerHosted by Gale StraubSponsored by Smartwool & StioJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.comIn this episode, you'll hear:About growing up Navajo in Northwest New MexicoHow Verna took up running after her second childThe ways running has emphasized Verna's resilienceWhy Verna shares the stories of other native runners through her Instagram: @native_women_runningVerna's annual virtual run to raise awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous WomenWhy Verna places an emphasis on safety (not fear) when runningWhat excites her about the future of Native Women RunningResourcesVerna Volker: InstagramNative Women Running: InstagramNative Women's Wilderness: Instagram & WebsiteRed Earth Running Co: WebsiteAbout the inaugural virtual run for MMIWAbout Missing & Murdered Indigenous WomenUrban Indian Health InstituteWomen's Running: The Importance of Running in Native American CultureLearn more about the land you're exploring on: Native-Land.ca She Explores Landing PageSponsors and Discount CodesSmartwool: Learn more at Smartwool.comStio: Get 25% off your order when you use the code 'EXPLORE' at checkoutEpisodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Music is by Swelling, Josh Woodward, Kai Engel, and Monplaisir using a creative commons attributions license.

Chi Pham wants you to know that you can fuel your body for success as an outdoor athlete, and it doesn't have to fit in the little boxes you see on social media. Because being focused on health and wellness doesn't mean there's just one way to live your life, Chi is committed to showing up, keeping it real, and encouraging other women to be themselves above all else.In this episode, we talk about how Chi took her training outdoors, how she slowly started fueling her body to help achieve her goals (rather than feeding into toxic diet culture), and the power Instagram can have on what we think 'fit' looks like.Featured in this episode: Chi PhamHosted by Gale StraubSponsored by Smartwool, Nature Gnaws, and RitualJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.comIn this episode, you'll hear:When Chi started identifying as an athlete, and when she took her athleticism outdoorsWhat Chi enjoys most about a triathlon (hint, she likes a challenge!)Why she loves trail runningHow a bike accident helped put her physical insecurities in perspectiveWhen Chi realized her restrictive eating was taking a toll on her trainingThe power Instagram can have over what we think is healthy and what fit looks likeWhy Chi is frustrated by the sameness of her EXPLORE feed on InstagramWhy Chi is happy not to weigh herself anymoreAbout her forthcoming trip to Vietnam to spend time with family and rediscover her rootsResourcesChi Pham: Instagram & BlogVacation RacesShe Explores Landing PageSponsors and Discount CodesSmartwool: Learn more at Smartwool.comNature Gnaws: Sign up for their Gnaw Box subscription service and get your first month for $1 by using code "SHEEXPLORES" at checkout. Head here.Ritual: Get 10% off your first three month at Ritual.com/exploreEpisodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Music is by Kay Orange.Music is also by Swelling, Josh Woodward, Kai Engel, and Lee Rosevere using a creative commons attributions license.

Katt Greaser shares her experience on a recent caving trip to Scapegoat Wilderness area in Montana, and encourages you to try the sport, too.Featured in this episode: Katt GreaserHosted by Gale StraubSponsored by Merrell & DeuterJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.comIn this episode, you'll hear:How Katt got into cavingWhy Katt got a later start (in her eyes) on hiking, camping, and cavingRecordings from Katt's caving trip in the Scapegoat Wilderness area in MontanaWhat you need to get started cavingWhat it feels like in the caveThe benefits of challenging yourself in a sport like cavingWhat Katt will carry with her from the tripResourcesKatt Greaser: InstagramWhat is caving?Northern Rocky Mountain GrottoSponsors and Discount CodesMerrell: Learn more at Merrell.comDeuter: Learn more about Deuter Aviant travel line at Deuter.comEpisodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Music is by Liam McNally.Music is also by Lee Rosevere using a creative commons attributions license.

With the help of listeners and Backpacking 101 author Heather Balogh Rochfort, we share stories of first-time backpackers and advice to get started. Whether you're a seasoned backpacker or a beginner, there's inspiration and a little trail magic (not the thru-hiking kind) to be found in this episode.Woman featured in this episode: Voice memos: Maggie Rehberg, Holly Bullis, Jennifer Jansen, Lindsey Falkenburg, Victoria Wang, Laura Navar, Tori Morrison, Marie Vanderpool, Lori O’Connell, Sarah Grothjan, Alexandra Goldman, Meg Dagon, and Julie Hotz.Interview with Heather Balogh Rochfort on getting started backpacking.Hosted by Gale StraubSponsored by Merrell, Deuter, and RootedJoin the She Explores Podcast community on FacebookVisit She-Explores.comIn this episode, you'll hear:Stories of listeners' first time out backpackingThe story of host Gale Straub's first backpacking tripConversation with Heather Balogh Rochfort, author of Backpacking 101, about practical advice for women who are new to backpacking, including:SafetyHygieneWhat to packLeave No TraceAdvice from listeners about what they wish they knew when they got started, as well as specific advice for fellow solo backpackersA bit of cheerleading you didn't know you needed to take the final step towards your first backpacking trip!ResourcesBeginner backpacking resources mentioned:The 10 EssentialsThe 7 Leave No Trace PrinciplesBear Safety:NPS Bear Safety TipsBear Spray and Other OptionsPersonal HygieneBackpacking with your periodGoing to the bathroomKula ClothMoon CupHeather Balogh Rochfort: Instagram, Blog & Books - Backpacking 101 & Women Who HikeListeners Featured:Maggie Rehberg: InstagramHolly Bullis: Instagram & WebsiteJennifer Jansen: Personal Instagram & Wanderluv Maps: Instagram & WebsiteLindsey Falkenburg: Instagram & Tandem Trekking BlogVictoria Wang: Instagram & Teacher Life PodLaura Navar: InstagramTori Morrison: Instagram & Tickled by Travel BlogMarie Vanderpool: Instagram & Photography SiteLori O'Connell: Instagram & Feed N Flow - Outdoor Adventure and Keto lifestyle blogSarah Grothjan: Instagram & Website; She Explores Podcast Episode - Apple Podcasts & SpotifyAlexandra Goldman: Instagram & the Ladies of the JMT facebook group she referenced Meg Dagon: InstagramJulie Hotz: Instagram, Website, and Unrooted PodcastSponsorsMerrell: Learn more at Merrell.com and check out the Moab-2 Mid Hiking bootsRooted: Get 15% off your order by heading to Rooted.nyc/explore and using the code 'Explore' at checkoutDeuter: Learn more at Deuter.com and check out the backpacking bag Laura took to the Eastern SierrasEpisodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Music is by Kai Engel, Lee Rosevere, Meydän, and Josh Woodward using a creative commons attributions license.

Sometimes the hardest thing isn’t running an ultra marathon or topping out at a climbing competition, it’s showing up for yourself in small ways, taking a step back and figuring out what you need so you can figure out who you are. For a long time, Emilee Struss identified as a climber and an endurance runner. Persistent injuries have made her dig into the hard work of self-love. Featured in this episode: Emilee Struss Hosted by Gale Straub Sponsored by Merrell, Deuter, and ThirdLove Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook Visit She-Explores.com In this episode, you'll hear: How growing up in an athletic family shaped Emilee's interest and desires About finding climbing as a 16 year old in Minnesota How a fall from a 70 foot tree gave Emilee a sense of gratitude beyond her years About struggling through persistent injuries, and the space that opened up in the process Why Emilee is more interested in enjoying the journey outdoors than big accomplishments Why selling her climbing equipment isn't saying no to climbing, it's taking a pause and saying yes to other opportunities What Emilee is hoping for in her writing career and business How Emilee defines success today Advice Emilee has for others going through injuries or setbacks Resources Emilee Struss: Instagram & Outtabounds Design Co. Episode Landing Page Sponsors and Discount Codes Merrell: Learn more at Merrell.com Deuter: Learn more at Deuter.com ThirdLove: Get 15% off your first order by heading to ThirdLove.com/explore Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Music is by Kai Engel, Lee Rosevere, Josh Woodward, and Meydän using a creative commons attributions license.

Sara Wolman is an interpretive park ranger for US Fish and Wildlife in King Salmon, Alaska. Find out how she's building a career, fostering community, and raising a young child in the rolling tundra, and what you do to help gather valuable scientific data to help tell the story of environmental change. Sara reached out because every day, she's confronted with a story that's just not getting enough attention: marine mammal and bird dieout on Bristol Bay - - and what it could mean for the rest of the world. Featured in this episode: Sara Wolman Hosted by Gale Straub Sponsored by Merrell, Deuter, and Ana Luisa Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook Visit She-Explores.com In this episode, you'll hear: About how Sara fell in love with Alaska on a visit in college and knew she needed to return Sara's early career doing trail work in Alaska, Washington, and California About working at Katmai National Park as a ranger, and a couple of tips for those looking to work at a federal agency What a National Park conservancy or "friends of" group is Her career evolution to working at US Fish and Wildlife as an interpretive ranger About the marine species die-offs occuring on Bristol Bay and what they might say about the rest of the world How we can help collect data for federal agencies and nonprofits that can help tell the story of environmental change Tips for gaining a deeper appreciation fo the natural world when you're spending time outsdie What Sarah loves about living in King Salmon How she's built community living in the bush Why we might need to devote a whole additional episode on women in the bush of Alaska Resources Sara Wolman: Instagram & Website Report Marine Mammal/bird Strandings: Fisheries.noaa.gov/report Coastal Obesrvation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST):coasst.org Local Environmental Observer Network (LEO Network) - You can sign up for the Northern Climate Observer here: Leonetwork.org Bear Cams: Explore.org Katmai Conservancy Volunteer.org USA Jobs She Explores Episode: Nature Up Close - Science Illustrator Kristin Link She Explores Episode: Conservation and Experience - Jerryne Cole Episode Landing Page Sponsors and Discount Codes Merrell: Learn more at Merrell.com* Deuter: Learn more at Deuter.com Ana Luisa: Get 10% off by using code EXPLORE10 and heading to analuisa.com/sheexplores Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Music is by Kai Engel, Lee Rosevere, Josh Woodward, and Meydän using a creative commons attributions license.

How can you do what you love without losing yourself in the process? Putting your voice out there can be a very vulnerable thing: just take it from Outside Voices podcast host Sarah Shimazaki. We talk about the very real struggle of how to balance work, passion, and your own wellbeing. The stories you tell, the podcasts you listen to - they say a lot about you. In this episode, we’ll learn about Sarah through her work on Outside Voices as well as how that work makes her feel. Sometimes she wants to pull herself apart from it (and sometimes that’s the healthiest thing) but what she chooses to focus on says a lot about what she cares about: that the outdoors belongs to all of us. Featured in this episode: Sarah Shimazaki Featured in the Outside Voices Trailer: Ahjani Yepa, Olivia VanDamme, Adam Hymans, Evelyn Shimazaki and Bam Mendiola Hosted by Gale Straub Sponsored by Merrell, GreenerWays Organic, and Ritual. Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook Visit She-Explores.com In this episode, you'll hear: How Sarah started podcasting Why the PGM ONE Summit spurred her to action The need for a podcast that underlines that the outdoors belongs to all, not a select few About the learning curve of podcasting and why Sarah asked for help vs. trying to do it all on her own Why it can be hard to separate your sense of self from your work, especially if you love what you do What ethical storytelling is and why Sarah wants it to be the norm vs. the anomoly The boundaries that can be necessary if you want to keep doing meaningful work Sarah's vision for Outside Voices Podcast Why joy, healing, and power are integral outputs of Sarah's work Resources Sarah Shimazaki: Instagram Outside Voices Podcast: Website, Instagram, Apple Podcasts PGM ONE Episode Landing Page Sponsors and Discount Codes Merrell: Learn more at Merrell.com* Ritual: Head to Ritual.com/explore to get 10% off your first three months GreenerWays: Search "GreenerWays Organic" on Amazon Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Music is by Kai Engel, Lee Rosevere, Josh Woodward, and Meydän using a creative commons attributions license.

Conservation photographer Krista Schlyer describes the almost 2,000-mile border between the US and Mexico as a vibrant landscape teeming with life. Raising awareness for its biodiversity has become an integral part of her life’s work and is the focus of a new documentary film she directed, Ay Mariposa, which came out in May. We hear a lot about the border wall in the news, but we don’t often talk about the wildlife and landscape that its construction impacts. Note: We want to emphasize that while there’s a lot of talk about flora and fauna in this episode, it’s not to discount the very human elements of the US/Mexico border - it’s simply to highlight what exists alongside it. Featured in this episode: Krista Schlyer Hosted by Gale Straub Sponsored by Merrell, Rooted, and ThirdLove Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook Visit She-Explores.com In this episode, you'll hear: Krista's circuitous route to political journalism, followed by a shift to environmental journalism Advice for making a living as a conservation photographer How witnessing a rare herd of bison jump over a border fence changed the direction of Krista's work Why Krista is so motivated to showcase the biodiversity at the US/Mexico border The many animals that call both the United States and Mexico home Why the butterfly is the perfect symbol for the delicate state of animal life along the Rio Grande The unknown cost of human and animal life due to the border How to keep moving forward when you're feeling discouraged by the progress of a project About Ay Mariposa, a short documentary film telling the story of two women and a rare community of butterflies in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas Resources Krista Schlyer: Website Ay Mariposa Film: Website Almost Anywhere: A book about Krista's life changing road trip Continental Divide: A photo book about wildlife, people, and the border wall Episode Landing Page Sponsors and Discount Codes Merrell: Learn more at Merrell.com Rooted: Head to Rooted.nyc/explore and use code EXPLORE for 15% off your order ThirdLove: Head to Thirdlove.com/explore for 15% off your order Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Music is by Kai Engel, Lee Rosevere, and Meydän using a creative commons attributions license.

Sharlene Jones is allergic to exercise (literally) but because hiking feels like home, fear of what could happen isn't enough to keep her from hitting the trail. Instead, she's developed a familiarity with her body that makes it possible to keep moving forward. It's hard to say what the bigger challenge from the universe was: the exercise-induced anaphylaxis or winning the lottery to hike Mount Whitney after being diagnosed. Either way, Sharlene Jones is not one to back down from a challenge. Featured in this episode: Sharlene Jones Hosted by Gale Straub Sponsored by Merrell Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook Visit She-Explores.com In this episode, you'll hear: Why Sharlene loves hiking and other forms of exercise, and why she almost had to give them up What an exercise allergy is and how Sharlene manages the attacks How a service dog has helped Why Sharlene wouldn't let fear keep her from hiking Mount Whitney, the highest mountain in the continental United States How as an ex-pat, hiking feels like home How focusing on "what is", rather than on "what ifs" can help you find joy in a moment and manage chronic health issues Words of advice for others who might have challenges or fears that get in the way of spending time outside Resources Sharlene Jones: Instagram H.E.A.T. Hiking Group About Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis * Woosah Art Episode Landing Page Sponsors and Discount Codes Merrell: Learn more at Merrell.com Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Music is by Kai Engel, Lee Rosevere, and Meydän using a creative commons attributions license.

We humans have a habit of getting in the way of wild animals, but wildlife rehab is one way we can give back. Sirena Rana Dufault has spent nine of the last ten years volunteering at Wildlife Rehabilitation Northwest Tuscon. She shares why it's needed, what happens when an animal is taken in, funny stories along the way, and the beauty of the release. As Sirena mentions in the episode, Wildlife Rehabilitation Northwest Tuscon is a completely self-funded facility that relies on donations. If you'd like to help support the work they do there, head to their website and donate, or give them a follow on their Facebook page to stay in touch. Woman featured in this episode: Sirena Rana Dufault Hosted by Gale Straub Sponsored by Merrell and Ritual Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook Visit She-Explores.com In this episode, you'll hear: How Sirena got started volunteering at Wildlife Rehabilitation Northwest Tuscon What wildlife rehabilitation is and why it's necessary Funny (and scary!) stories from volunteering Why Sirena loves dedicating some of her spare time to rehabilitating large birds of prey like owls and perigrine falcons The life cycle from intake to release When release back into the wild isn't possible Myths and misconceptions of animal rescue How to get involved, too! Resources Wildlife Rehabilitation Northwest Tuscon: Website Sirena Rana Dufault: Instagram Trails Inspire: Website Episode Landing Page Sponsors and Discount Codes Merrell: Learn more at Merrell.com Ritual: Get 10% your first 3 months by heading to Ritual.com/EXPLORE Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Music is by Kai Engel, Lee Rosevere, and Josh Woodward using a creative commons attributions license.

Becoming a mom doesn't mean you stop going outside. We pulled together five incredible adventure moms to talk about getting out there with (and without) your kids. We ask questions like: how do you know which trails are age appropriate? How do you make time as a single mom? Where can you find affordable gear? How can you use the outdoors as a place for education? Continuing the conversation from a panel at Outdoor Retailer, we teamed up with OtterBox to highlight all the "cans" of motherhood when it comes to the outdoors. Woman featured in this episode: Shon’t Savage, Brooke Froelich, Heather Balogh Rochfort, Melody Forsyth, and Jessica Carrillo Alatorre. Hosted by Gale Straub Sponsored by OtterBox Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook Visit She-Explores.com In this episode, you'll hear: How the moms' outdoor lives change (or didn''t change) shape when they had kids Why Shon't wanted to maintain a self outside of mother when she had her son How Adventure Mamas helps mothers with self care in the outdoors without their kids Tips for making time outside solo (even if you're a single mom) Advice for getting out there with your kids on the trail and the ski slope About Hike It Baby and their new age-appropriate Family Trail Guide Tips for hitting the trail with special needs kids from Melody Forsyth, aka @downwithadventure How to find affordable used gear for growing kids Ways to keep your kids engaged as they grow older Resources Shon’t Savage: Instagram Brooke Froelich: Instagram Heather Balogh Rochfort: Instagram Melody Forsyth: Instagram Hike It Baby Adventure Mamas Women Who Hike Book Hike It Baby Trail Guide Sponsor OtterBox: Learn more at OtterBox.com Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Music is by Kai Engel, Lee Rosevere, and Josh Woodward using a creative commons attributions license.

Becky Marcelliano shares how she pivoted from working as an art teacher to working her way up to be a marketing manager a marketing manager in the outdoor industry (first Deuter, then Salomon). Her interview is full of tips for breaking into a new industry, but it’s also about her openness in the face of big life changes, living with chronic illness, and an omnipresent passion for lifting women up. Woman featured in this episode: Becky Marcelliano Hosted by Gale Straub Made with support by Aunt Fannie's, Benchmark Maps, Hamama, and ThirdLove Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook. Visit She-Explores.com In this episode, you'll hear Becky's transition from art teacher to marketing manager in the outdoor industry The benefits of dabbling in your interests outside of your current career Advice for making a big career leap What it's like working a desk job in a big outdoor company The stigma of grappling with a mystery illness What Becky's chronic illnesses have taught her about her health Why Becky is passionate about lifting up other women in her work and outdoor life Resources Becky Marcelliano: Instagram Outdoor Industry Lady Leaders Meetup Group Project16x Women Who Hike Native Women's Wilderness Deuter Salomon Sponsor Websites and Codes Benchmark Maps: Use code 'SHEEXPLORES' for 20% off your order! Aunt Fannie's Hamama ThirdLove: Head to ThirdLove.com/explore for 15% off Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Music is by Kai Engel, Lee Rosevere, and Josh Woodward using a creative commons attributions license.

Laurie Young stepped into her daughter Meghan's world by joining her on a trek to Annapurna base camp in Nepal. Together they pushed through every challenge that presented itself while learning that limits are flexible and the mother/daughter relationship is more fluid than we think. Woman featured in this episode: Meghan Young and Laurie Young Hosted by Gale Straub Made with support by Aunt Fannie's, Benchmark Maps, Parks Project, and Ritual Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook. Visit She-Explores.com In this episode, you'll hear How a mother/daughter relationship evolves over time The ways a big goal can help one in recovery for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) The ways TBI symptoms can manifest Why Laurie and Meghan wanted to hike to Annapurna base camp together What training for altitude and strenuous hiking was like All the unexpected things that happened on the trip Why Meghan wanted her Mom to feel the accomplishment of achieving their goal How their trip had its challenges but was ultimately a privilege What mother and daughter learned about each other abroad Resources Meghan Young: Instagram & Portfolio Laurie Young: Instagram Sponsor Websites and Codes Benchmark Maps: Use code 'SHEEXPLORES' for 20% off your order! Aunt Fannie's Parks Project: Use code 'SHEEXPLORES' for 15% off all discountable apparel and accessories! Ritual: Use code 'EXPLORE' at checkout for 10% off your first three months Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Music is by Kai Engel, Lee Rosevere, and Josh Woodward using a creative commons attributions license.

What's it like to enjoy the outdoors after the age of 50? We're revisiting one of our favorite episodes that helps answer that question with the voices and experiences of you, the listeners. We're honored to be highlighting the wisdom and experience of women in their 50's, 60's, and 70's. These are voices that we don't hear as often in our youth-obsessed culture. All of these stories are extraordinary for their willingness to share, try new things, and encourage others to do the same. Women Featured in this Episode: Jo Ann Hickey, Jean Drummond, Cheryl Falkenburg, Joann Baste, Kristi, Kathleen Merrick, Liz Wise, Rose Burrows, Tricia, Hellen Wallis, Sarah Lefler, Lisa Auvril, Gail Storey, Lori Brookes, & Dianna Stavros Hosted by Gale Straub Made with support by Aunt Fannie's, Benchmark Maps, Hamama, and ThirdLove Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook. Visit She-Explores.com Resources mentioned in this episode: I Promise Not To Suffer: A Fool for Love Hikes the Pacific Crest Trail by Gail Storey Episode landing page on She-Explores.com Sponsor Websites and Codes Aunt Fannie's Benchmark Maps: Use code 'sheexplores' for 20% off your order Hamama ThirdLove: Head to ThirdLove.com/explore and use code 'explore' for 15% off your first order Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Music for this episode is by Josh Woodward, Kai Engel, and Lee Rosevere via freemusicarchive.org. Music is also by Our Many Stars.

Nikki Smith likes to say that she is a climber, photographer, and writer who just happens to be transgender. Professor Brené Brown inadvertently changed Nikki's course when she wrote about midlife, "it's time to show up and be seen." It was the inspiration Nikki needed to step into herself, and it's since served as a reminder of what she wants to do for others. We say "step into" because Nikki has always been Nikki, and she's carried a curious, creative, empathetic spirit with her throughout her life. This conversation with Nikki Smith was made in partnership with Mountain Hardwear. If you're in the San Francisco area, climb with Nikki and the Mountain Hardwear team at Touchstone Climbing Gym Saturday, June 29th 7-10pm. Woman featured in this episode: Nikki Smith Hosted by Gale Straub Sponsored by Mountain Hardwear Join us in our She Explores Podcast Facebook Group In this episode, you'll hear All the different parts of Nikki's identity that make up who she is Her creative roots in photography, climbing, writing, and cooking Why so much of Nikki's work is grounded in connection to others What drew her to climbing and why it became an unhealthy coping mechanism Why 'realization' vs 'transition' is the word Nikki would choose in coming out as trans How a quote from Brené Brown inspired Nikki to "show up and be seen" How her story isn't entirely her own, and why she'll keep sharing it as long as it's beneficial for others Nikki's latest creative goals Resources Nikki's professional Instagram: @pullphoto Nikki's photography portfolio & writing Nikki's Guidebooks Brené Brown Suicide Prevention Lifeline Resources for Transgender People in Crisis Flash Foxy Women's Climbing Festival Touchstone Climbing Gym Pride Activities She Explores episode landing page Sponsor Websites and Resources Mountain Hardwear Register for Pride Touchstone Climbing Night on Saturday June 29th Non-profits and Organizations Mentioned at the End of the Episode: Out There Adventures LGBTQ Outdoor Summit Unlikely Hikers The Venture Out Project Queer Nature Queer Mountaineers (Podcast) Music is by Kai Engel, Lee Rosevere, and Josh Woodward using a creative commons attributions license. Learn more at She-Explores.com

Grizel Williams is a fast hiker on a crowded Appalachian Trail, just two states away from finishing. We talk life on the trail: sexism, craving loneliness, periods, food, switchbacks, and more. Grizel helps us get a feel of what the trail is like when you're in the everyday of it, and she also shares how the many people on the trail complicate her hike. Featured in this episode: Grizel Williams Hosted by Gale Straub Sponsored by Merrell Continue the conversation and join us in our She Explores Podcast Facebook Group! In this episode, you'll hear: Why Grizel wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail with her dog, Rue (and why she decided to let her go home halfway through) The differences Grizel has noticed between the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and the Appalachian Trail (AT) Why Grizel chose to face her loneliness on the PCT How sexism and harassment has been a challenge for Grizel on the AT What a typical day is like for a thru hiker Why periods aren't fun (on or off the trail) How Grizel experiences freedom from her own body criticism on trail The ways in which the AT has challenged her to speak up for herself Why a crowded trail isn't necessarily a safe trail Why Grizel loves the simplicity of the trail Resources Grizel Williams: Instagram and Website Grizel's Vlog Series As Far as the Eye Can See by David Brill Sponsor Websites and Codes Merrell: Learn more by visiting Merrell.com Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. Music is by Lee Rosevere, Meydan, and Kai Engel using a Creative Commons Attribution license. She Explores airs weekly on Wednesdays - subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Sarah Grothjan believes solo hiking is one of the safest things she can do. Sarah explains why she feels safer alone in the backcountry than she does in her off-trail life. We talk with Sarah about how a city can feel less safe than being by yourself in the woods, why she wants to change the pervasive narrative that says otherwise, and how the last five years of hiking and backpacking have helped her come out of her shell and step into herself. Featured in this episode: Sarah Grothjan Featured in the midroll ad: Emilee Struss Hosted by Gale Straub Sponsored by Merrell Continue the conversation and join us in our She Explores Podcast Facebook Group! In this episode, you'll hear: How Sarah got into hiking and backpacking solo Why she wants to break the pervasive narrative that women need a man to hike safely in the backcountry How a stalker changed her perspective on city life and words from thru-hiker Heather Anderson made her want to try backpacking The ways hiking and backpacking helped with Sarah's shyness That there are risks to spending time in the backcountry, but Sarah doesn't believe they are gender specific (for the most part) The mixed reactions Sarah gets from people about her solo outdoor experiences Why she wrote an essay for Outside Online and what the feedback was What outdoor trips Sarah is looking forward to this summer Resources Sarah Grothjan: Instagram and Website Sarah's Outside Online Article: Backpacking is My Respite from Sexual Harassment Sponsor Websites and Codes Merrell: Learn more by visiting Merrell.com Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. Music is by Lee Rosevere, Josh Woodward, and Kai Engel using a Creative Commons Attribution license. She Explores airs weekly on Wednesdays - subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Melissa Geissinger lost her house in the Tubbs fire of Northern California in October 2017. Two months later, she had her son Apollo, and life changed forever once again. We talk in the episode about the "old" Melissa and the "new" Melissa a year and a half after she and her husband were displaced by wildfire. Today she has her eyes set on hiking the length of the Oregon Coast and helping others cope with trauma by giving them a platform to share their stories. Woman featured in this episode: Melissa Geissinger Hosted by Gale Straub Sponsored by Merrell Continue the conversation and join us in our She Explores Podcast Facebook Group! In this episode, you'll hear: How Melissa took up hiking to make time for herself Why she was planning to hike the length of the Oregon coast How unexpectedly losing her home in the Tubbs fire of October 2017 shaped her next year and a half Why Melissa and her husband found home in a hospital for the first 3 months of her son's life What she wants for her 18-month-old son, Apollo How nature, combined with therapy, has helped her heal (but why PTSD is real) Why she started a blog, Survival Over Surrender, to help share other people's stories of trauma Resources Melissa Geissinger: Website Survival Over Surrender: Website, Instagram, and Facebook Group She Explores Book San Francisco Chronicle Series: Out of Fire Unrooted Podcast Sponsor Websites and Codes Merrell: Learn more by visiting to Merrell.com! Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. Music is by Lee Rosevere, Josh Woodward, and Kai Engel using a Creative Commons Attribution license. She Explores airs weekly on Wednesdays - subscribe so you never miss an episode!

What changes about the environmental movement when people of color are both the leaders and the audience? We teamed up with REI to send writer Amanda Machado to the third annual PGM ONE Summit in Philadelphia to answer that question first hand. Recorder in hand, Amanda talked to outdoor educators, social entrepreneurs, nonprofit workers, artists, healers, and activists. She shares what was healing for the attendees, why this conference (and others like it) is a necessity for the environmental movement, what they want those who didn't attend to know, and how we can all learn from the leadership showcased at PGM ONE. Woman featured in this episode: Amanda Machado, Wingyi Kung, Samantha Villatoro, Agnes Vianzon, Natalie Mebane, Anahí Naranjo, Chandrika Francis, Sophie Sarker, Grace Anderson, Mayra, Stormy Saint-Val, Yakuta Poonawalla, and Princella Talley. Featured in the midrolls: Myrian Solis Coronel and Jaylyn Gough Music featured from the PGM ONE Summit is by Femi Olatunji, Dwight Dunston, Rhetta Morgan, Lauren Scott, Aisha Fukushima, and Mariadela Alvarez. Hosted by Amanda Machado Sponsored by REI Continue the conversation and join us in our She Explores Podcast Facebook Group! In this episode, you'll hear: About the PGM ONE Summit and what makes it unique What is special for attendees about a conference on environmentalism and the outdoors with only people of the global majority How ritual, art, and music added to the experience The importance of de-centering whiteness in the environmental movement How PGM ONE organizers made an effort throughout the conference to be inclusive but also acknowledged how they could do better The unique leadership traits showcased at the summit that would be beneficial throughout the environmental space Why race and racism should be acknowledged more often in nonprofit workplaces and everyday life What attendees want people who weren't there to know Takeaways from the summit Resources PGM ONE Summit: Website Amanda Machado: Instagram, Twitter, Portfolio & Newsletter Agnes Vianzon - Eastern Sierra Conservation Corps: Website & Instagram Chandrika Francis - Oshun Swim School Website & Instagram Groundwork Colorado Anahí Naranjo: Instagram Stormy Saint-Val: Instagram Princella Talley: Instagram Adrienne Maree Brown Native Women's Wilderness: Website and Instagram Sponsor Websites and Codes REI: Hear about Force of Nature and what REI is doing to make the outdoors welcoming for all in the midroll ads in the episode. Organizations Involved in the Conference: Life Do Grow Farm “The Urban Creators was founded in 2010 by a diverse group of young students, artists, activists, organizers, entrepreneurs, and creators in North Philadelphia. Inspired by our differences and shared passion for ‘creation’, we came together with a vision to transform a 2-acre garbage dump into a farm. We spent our first year organizing door-to-door to build and strengthen relationships with our closest neighbors and local allies. We spent our second year clearing away debris and planting our first seeds of change. Our third year saw the transformation this land into LIFE DO GROW; our urban farm, sanctuary, and our home. Since then, we have revitalized over 3 acres of blighted land into a network of thriving urban farms and gardens from which we provide fresh produce to dozens of local families each year. Through our our work, we have contributed to a 40% decrease in Part 1 Violent crime since 2008 in our immediate area. Manaai: “We provide consumers with hand-pounded paiai and poi – a hypoallergenic, sustainable alternative to gluten, soy, dairy, and GMO products. Paiai is hand-pounded taro, using the least amount of water. By purchasing paiai or poi, you are supporting local and Hawaiian farmers and putting your dollars behind sustainable food sovereignty.” 1149 Co-Op: A new co-op in South Philadelphia founded by food makers for social change Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. Additional music by Centric. Music is also by Kai Engel and Lee Rosevere using a Creative Commons Attribution license

Sam Ortiz has gone from a beginner to a hiker to a climber to a mountaineer to a plus-size outdoor model in under five years. Her progression has happened in part due to curiosity, timely mentors, and the best kind of fear: the kind you move up and over and end up a little bit changed on the other side. Woman featured in this episode: Sam Ortiz Hosted by Gale Straub Sponsored by Merrell Continue the conversation and join us in our She Explores Podcast Facebook Group! In this episode, you'll hear: How Sam didn't necessarily feel like the outdoors and climbing were for her growing up, but how she found herself drawn to them anyway How an outdoor mentor helped Sam navigate new activities when she worked for Americorps in Alaska Why climbing Mount Juneau in Alaska taught her she could "do hard things" and opened the door to learning new outdoor activities like climbing and mountaineering How fear has been a positive (for the most part) driver in Sam's life That Sam lacked role models growing up as a plus-size, Latinx woman and why she's determined to change that for others How finding her voice as a climber and mountaineer has created many unexpected opportunities, including being an outdoor model for brands like REI and Eddie Bauer Why being closer to outdoor brands has made her want to speak out for more and better plus size apparel and equipment What it's like being an INFJ when you're connecting with so many people Why Sam loves seeing other plus size women on the trail Who have been Sam's role models in her advocacy work Resources Sam Ortiz: Instagram & Portfolio Jenny Bruso & Unlikely Hikers - Her episode is called 'Fat & Outdoorsy' Mirna Valerio - Her episode is called: "How to be a Role Model" Fat Girls Hiking: Instagram and Website PNW Outdoor Women Sponsor Websites and Codes Merrell: Learn more by visiting to Merrell.com! Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. Music is by Liam McNally. Music is also by Lee Rosevere using a Creative Commons Attribution license

Jen Gurecki is a serial outdoor entrepreneur who isn’t afraid to go against the norm when it comes to the businesses she’s started in the industry. With over 20 years of experience, Jen’s the CEO of Coalition Snow, editor-in-chief at Sisu Magazine, and founder of Zawadisha. She even used to co-own a river rafting company. From the outside, each company is quite different - hardwood skis and snowboards vs. editorial print vs. a micro lending venture, but each contains a common thread: an unwavering devotion to putting women in front. Woman featured in this episode: Jen Gurecki Hosted by Gale Straub Sponsored by Merrell, Ritual, and EarlybirdCBD.com In this episode you'll hear How Jen's restlessness translates to adventure and business Jen's start in the outdoor industry The experiences Jen had in her 20's that shaped the companies she started in her 30's Why Jen wants to 'shred the patriarchy' What she learned working in outdoor ed at Adventure Risk Challenge About Zawadisha What Jen was up against in founding Coalition Snow Why Jen extended her vision to a print magazine: Sisu Issue Three of Sisu, coming out in June Why Jen knows that "strong women have feelings too" and how she deals with the ups and downs of entrepreneurship Resources Jen Gurecki: Instagram Sisu Magazine: Website & Instagram Coalition Snow: Website & Instagram Zawadisha: Website Jenny Bruso: Website Gravel Try Hard: Instagram Sponsor Websites and Codes Merrell: Learn more about the Ontario Mid Waterproof hiking boots Ritual.com: Get 10% off your first three months by heading to Ritual.com/Explore EarlybirdCBD.com: Get 20% by using code EXPLORES at checkout and heading to EarlybirdCBD.com/explores Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. Music is by Lee Rosevere and Kai Engel using a Creative Commons Attribution license.

Cindy Villaseñor is an Enrich LA Garden Ranger who strives to live a low waste lifestyle. She also loves camping, gardening outside of work, and eats vegan. Cindy didn’t grow up doing any of these things, but keeping herself open to learning and opportunities have led her to where she is today. Cindy hasn’t left people behind in choosing a low waste and vegan lifestyle, instead, she invites people in through leading by example. She knows there’s no such thing as perfection, so why make others feel bad that they’re not doing enough? Woman featured in this episode: Cindy Villaseñor Hosted by Gale Straub Sponsored by Merrell In this episode you'll hear About how Cindy's career path changed when she took an environmental science class What she does as a Garden Ranger with Enrich LA and why she enjoys teaching others The power of leading by example Low waste camping tips Why aiming for zero waste isn't always accessible or realistic About Cindy's low waste wedding at a nursery in Los Angeles Why Yosemite is so important to her and her husband Want to hear about Cindy's first solo camping trip? Head to the episode landing page for bonus audio! Resources Cindy Villaseñor: Instagram Enrich LA: Website Cindy's Zero Waste Vegan Taqueria Wedding Episode landing page on She-Explores.com She Explores Podcast Facebook Group Sponsor Websites and Codes Merrell: Learn more about the Ontario Mid hiking boots by visiting Merrell.com Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. Music is by Lee Rosevere and Kai Engel using a Creative Commons Attribution license.

For International Women's Day, 20 plus-size women hiked Mount Kilimanjaro. Each had a different reason and background, but they came together to take up space on the highest mountain in Africa. One goal? To normalize fat hiking around the world. Diandra Oliver brought along a recorder to share the seven-day trek with us. Woman featured in this episode: Diandra Oliver, Autumn Stofflet, Eve, Sharon ‘Shazz’ Nderitu, and Deb Malkin Hosted by Gale Straub Sponsored by Merrell, ThirdLove, and GreenerWays Organic In this episode you'll hear Why Diandra Oliver wanted to climb Mount Kilimanjaro How the stakes feel higher when society's expectations don't align with your own Why reaching the summit was the main goal but why we might want to re-think summit culture The challenges of finding gear The shared experiences and bonding found in group activities (and it was typically harder for Diandra) The biodiversity of Mount Kilimanjaro Sounds and stories from the trail What acclimatization feels like Why self-care is important How standing on the top of the mountain felt Why sometimes a sign is not a summit Resources Curvy Kili Crew Instagram WHOA Travel Take the Extended Apparel Sizing Quiz Diandra Oliver's Blog Sink Ships & Instagram Sharon "Shazz" Nderitu: Instagram Deb Malkin: Instagram Eve: Instagram Autumn Stofflet: Instagram Glamour Article Adrienne Maree Brown, author of Emergent Strategy Sponsor Websites and Codes Merrell: Learn more about the Ontario Waterproof Mid hiking shoes by visiting Merrell.com ThirdLove: Get 15% off your first order by heading to Thirdlove.com/explore GreenerWays Organic: Find GreenerWays Organic on Amazon or by heading to their website Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. Music is by Josh Woodward, Lee Rosevere and Kai Engel using a Creative Commons Attribution license.

A celebration of motherhood, outdoors and otherwise. In this episode, you’ll hear from mothers and daughters; it's equal parts a letter of thanks and a guidebook of sorts for a life best lived outdoors. We asked: What’s your best memory with your mom outdoors? What landscapes and outdoor places make you think of your mom? What do you hope for your children’s relationship with the outdoors? What outdoor knowledge and advice do you (Mom) want to pass down? Why is today (Mother’s Day) special to you? Why is it complicated? We hear from both familiar and new voices as listeners and past guests answer these questions as more as we honor mothers this May. Woman featured in this episode: Tori Duhaime, Nadio Mercado, Melody and Angelica Forsyth, Alison, Meg Day, Lana Lee Wright, Liz Song Mandell, Caro Garcia, Jasmine, Elissa Story, Jenni Goldman, Lynn Doiron, Anastasia Alison, Kathleen Ruland, and Laura Hughes. Hosted by Gale Straub *Sponsored by Merrell Resources Nadia Mercado Video: Mi Mamá & Instagram Tori Duhaime: Portfolio Melody Forsyth: Down With Adventure Elissa Story: @seattlestorys Jenni Goldman: Instagram Lynn Doiron: Instagram Anastasia Allison: Instagram Lana Lee Wright: Instagram Meg Day: Blog Laura Hughes: Instagram Sponsor Websites and Codes Merrell: Learn more about the Ontario Waterproof Mid hiking shoes by visiting Merrell.com Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. Music is by Josh Woodward, Lee Rosevere and Kai Engel using a Creative Commons Attribution license. Miusic is also by Liam McNally.

Hiking has become both a side hustle and a form of therapy for weekend adventurer Holly Johnson. We talk about how work and play blend together in her life, but also how she deliberately keeps them separate. From her first solo backpacking trip to carving out time for adventure travel outside of her 9-5 job, Holly, aka @missholldoll, is above all else a hiker. Woman featured in this episode: Holly Johnson Hosted by Gale Straub Sponsored by Merrell, Ritual, and EarlyBirdCBD.com In this episode, you'll hear: How an ex-boyfriend reintroduced Holly to hiking (but why she kept hiking for herself) About her first solo backpacking trip Why she enjoys going out with friends but finds solo experiences to be rewarding How she grew a large Instagram following and does brand partnerships, but chooses to keep it as her side hustle What Holly likes about her 9-5 job How Holly balances what she chooses to share and what she keeps to herself Why, into her late 30's, she's made dating a smaller priority in her life, and how that's opened up room for hiking and travel Hiking trips on her bucketlist (and to return to!) About the adventure trip she's running to Costa Rica The She Explores book & Tour Resources Holly Johnson: Instagram @missholldoll & Website Costa Rica trip Holly is co-hosting with Trova She-Explores.com Sponsor Websites and Codes Merrell: Learn more by visiting to Merrell.com! Ritual: Get 10% off your first three months by visiting Ritual.com/explore EarlyBirdCBD.com: Get 20% off your purchase by going to EarlybirdCBD.com/explores and using code 'EXPLORES' at checkout Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. Music is by Josh Woodward, Lee Rosevere and Kai Engel using a Creative Commons Attribution license

This Earth Day, we’re looking on the bright side. We’re asking, how can a sense of environmental optimism keep us facing forward? What strength do we gain when we’re comfortable starting fresh - whether it’s a climbing route, in our personal lives, or in our approach to sustainability? . We climb and camp in Moab, Utah with photographer, climber, and Mountain Hardwear ambassador Kylie Fly, who knows thinking outside the box is beneficial to all aspects of life. Woman featured in this episode: Kylie Fly Hosted by Gale Straub Sponsored by Mountain Hardwear Why Kylie gravitates towards optimism in all areas of her life How she got into climbing and the advice she has for others who want to get started Why she loves climbing Times in climbing (and life!) where she's approached a route and started from scratch How Mountain Hardwear has started from scratch with their whole gear line for spring, including tents without fire retardant chemicals Why environmental optimism can help us through challenging times The small steps Kylie takes to recreate and live sustainably How brands are using more sustainable (and recycled) materials What we can do when spending time outside to minimize our impact The She Explores book & Tour Resources Kylie Fly: Instagram & Portfolio Leave No Trace Mountain Hardwear Tents & Sleeping Bags She Explores Book & Tour Sponsor Websites and Codes Mountain Hardwear Products mentioned: Lamina ECO AF Sleeping Bag & Line of Flame Retardant-free tents Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. Music is by Liam McNally, Josh Woodward, Lee Rosevere and Kai Engel using a Creative Commons Attribution license

Anyone else a ‘bad’ science student in high school? For those who haven’t been indoctrinated, earth science can be all intimidating facts and hard edges. Hannah Perrine Mode is an abstract artist who has found a connection to science through her artwork. Her experiences as a science communicator as part of the Juneau Icefield Research Program in Alaska have opened her up to more diverse methods of sharing glacial and earth science with people - on and off the icefield. We talk about how Hannah went from being a self-described ‘bad’ science student to using abstract art to tell the stories of glaciers to creating an installation at Google featuring women scientists. Woman featured in this episode: Hannah Perrine Mode Hosted by Gale Straub In this episode you'll hear: Why Hannah advocates for more hands-on science in high school and college How both creating art and spending time outside became an entry point for Hannah to learn more about science and geology About Hannah's love of and fascination with glaciers How she got involved with the Juneau Icefield Research Program (JIRP) Why Hannah argues for diverse methods of science communication The important role art plays in conservation conversations About her installation at Google that celebrates female scientists What Hannah hopes for the future of science and art Why Hannah doesn't have her career all figured out but has been enjoying looking back and seeing what has followed her throughout it so far Advice for other artists Head to She-Explores.com to meet us on our book tour! Sponsored by ThirdLove and Robinhood Join us in our She Explores Podcast Facebook Group Sponsor Websites and Codes ThirdLove: Get 15% off your first order by heading to thirdlove.com/explore Robinhood: Get a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help you build your portfolio by heading to explores.robinhood.com Resources Hannah Perrine Mode: Website & Instagram Juneau Icefield Research Program She Explores Book Book Events: Denver @ Topo Designs 4/10; Littleton, CO Tattered Cover - Aspen Grove 4/11; Moab, UT Back of Beyond Books 4/16

Shouldn't it be easier for women to use the bathroom outside? Shouldn't pants be made for female anatomy? The founders behind SheFly Apparel think so. They've reinvented pants for us to wear on the trail and elsewhere. Meet two of the three co-founders, Bianca Gonzalez and Charlotte Massey. Women featured in this episode: Bianca Gonzalez and Charlotte Massey Hosted by Gale Straub In this episode you'll hear: About Bianca's entrepreneurial philosophy, the acronym of which is appropriate: "PEE" What SheFly Apparel is, and how it came to be Why women need a solution for 'answering nature's call' outdoors Why the current position of a fly on pants is antiquated and fitting for male anatomy rather than female (and how it's also pretty darn sexist) The marketing challenges of spreading the word about a women's specific product that helps you go to the bathroom outside How the founders have balanced college and post-college life with founding a business Why SheFly Apparel hopes to revolutionize the pa(n)triarchy and what they have in store for the future Head to She-Explores.com to meet us on our book tour! Sponsored by Ritual and EarlybirdCBD.com Join us in our She Explores Podcast Facebook Group Sponsor Websites and Codes Head to Ritual.com/explore to get 10% off your first 3 months of vitamins Head to EarlybirdCBD.com/explores and use code EXPLORES at checkout for 20% off your order Resources SheFly Apparel: Website SheFly Apparel iFundWomen crowdfunding campaign Kyle Wright: Portfolio She Explores Book & Tour She-Explores.com Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. Music is by Liam McNally, Lee Rosevere and Kai Engel using a Creative Commons Attribution license

Both filmmaker Sarah Menzies and The Musical Mountaineers accomplished big things after our conversations last year. Sarah debuted her film Afghan Cycles. Rose and Anastasia played music in Seattle's Benaroya Hall. We catch up and celebrate what's next. Women featured in this episode: Sarah Menzies, Anastasia Allison, and Rose Freeman Hosted by Gale Straub In this episode you'll hear: How the Afghan Cycles film debut at Hot Docs film festival went for filmmaker Sarah Menzies Why film festivals are important for outdoor documentary films How Sarah is carving out time for her and her partner Kaitlin after devoting so much time to Afghan Cycles What Sarah wants to focus on for her next film project How she feels about Afghan Cycles being available to stream on platforms like iTunes Why Sarah wouldn't tell you she's "living the dream" but why she wouldn't have it any other way The Musical Mountaineers share about the concert they played at Benaroya Hall in Seattle (and how it wasn't as different as they thought it would be from playing in the mountains) The beauty in the fact that wherever Anastasia and Rose play their instruments, the feeling is the same. What Rose and Anastasia are excited about Anastasia's p-cloth company, Kula Cloth The possibility The Musical Mountaineers see in 2019 (for themselves and for others!) The She Explores book We're doing a She Explores book event at REI Seattle May 1st at 6:30PM. Mark your calendar! Sponsored by NoteCast by EX-IQ and Warby Parker Learn more at She-Explores.com Join us in our She Explores Podcast Facebook Group Sponsor Websites and Codes Warby Parker: Head to warbyparker.com/EXPLORE to order your free Home Try-On’s today. Notecast: Head to Notecast.app and use code EXPLORES at checkout for 60 days free! Resources Sarah's Episode: All In Rose and Anastasia's episode: The Musical Mountaineers Afghan Cycles: Find it on iTunes and find out where you else you can stream it Afghan Cycles: Website Sarah Menzies: Instagram & Let Media The Musical Mountaineers: Instagram & Facebook Kula Cloth: Website & Instagram Anastasia Allison: Instagram and Website Rose Freeman: Instagram She Explores Book Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. Music is by Josh Woodward, Lee Rosevere and Kai Engel using a Creative Commons Attribution license.

A little mindfulness goes a long way. Meet Kenya and Michelle Jackson-Saulters, founders of Outdoor Journal Tour and WE Hike to Heal. We have a lot on our minds - we often put our own needs on the backburner. Kenya and Michelle believe that self-care can look like a walk in the woods and that the effect can be multiplied with journaling and meditating. They're on a mission to help women all over the world reclaim their bodies, minds, and communities through their special guided hikes and mindfulness lessons. Women featured in this episode: Kenya Jackson and Michelle Jackson-Saulters Hosted by Gale Straub In this episode you'll hear: How meditation can amplify the positive effects of your experiences in nature What 'grounding' is and why it's important About the origin of Outdoor Journal Tour (ODJT) The positive benefits of hiking, journaling, and meditating About Michelle's first solo hike in Georgia How ODJT cultivates a welcoming and non-intimidating environment on their group hikes Why ODJT gears their work towards women About the Journal of Mindful Movement Why Kenya included a 'body apology' in the journal How when we think about health, we should include mental as well as physical health About WE Hike to Heal and the March initiative culminating in group hikes around North America on March 30th Why embracing healing doesn't mean there's something wrong with us Sponsored by NoteCast by EX-IQ, ThirdLove, and EarlybirdCBD.com Learn more at She-Explores.com Join us in our She Explores Podcast Facebook Group Sponsor Websites and Codes Notecast: Head to Notecast.app and use code EXPLORES at checkout for 60 days free! ThirdLove: Get 15% off your first order by heading to ThirdLove.com/explore EarlybirdCBD: Head to EarlybirdCBD.com/explores and use code EXPLORES at checkout for 20% off Resources Outdoor Journal Tour: Website & Instagram WE Hike to Heal: Website Sign up for a hike March 30th Register to lead a #WEhiketoheal hike! Here's the form Kenya Jackson-Saulters: Website & Instagram Michelle Jackson-Saulters: Instagram UN/ROOTED podcast: Website & Instagram Mirna Valerio: Instagram & SE Podcast Episode Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. Music is by Jason Shaw, Lee Rosevere and Kai Engel using a Creative Commons Attribution license.

How has the She Explores podcast impacted you? That's what we wanted to know. So Gale’s team member and host of Women on the Road, Laura Hughes, secretly asked some of you who have been on the show in the past to share just that, and in doing so created a secret bonus episode to celebrate 100 episodes of the She Explores podcast, the She Explores community, and the work Gale has done over the past several years to help cultivate it with such intention, generosity, and care. We hope that in listening to these familiar voices, you feel some pride and kinship. Because if you’re hearing this, you’ve helped to build it. Women featured in this episode: Gale Straub, Kit Whistler, Anna Brones, Brigette Meinhold, Julie Hotz, Karen Wang, Mary Ann Thomas, Sarah Attar, Sarah Menzies, Erin Sullivan, and Lora Straub Hosted by Laura Hughes in honor of Gale Straub's hard work Learn more at She-Explores.com Join us in our She Explores Podcast Facebook Group Resources Episode 100 of She Explores: ‘Injured & Indoors‘ Gale Straub: Instagram Kit Whistler: Instagram | Website | Episode 1 Anna Brones: Instagram | Website | Episode 58 | Episode 78 Brigette Meinhold: Instagram | Website | Episode 30 Julie Hotz: Instagram | Website | Episode 2 & Episode 32 Karen Wang: Instagram | Website | Episode 9 Mary Ann Thomas: Instagram | Website | Episode 83 Sarah Attar: Instagram | Website | Episode 45 & Episode 58 Sarah Menzies: Instagram | Website | Episode 58 & Episode 62 Erin Sullivan: Instagram | Website | Episode 21 Lora Straub: Episode 43 Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. Music is by Kai Engel and Lee Rosevere using a Creative Commons Attribution license.