Best Heather Donaldson Podcasts (2024)

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PANDEMIC 40:49

4+ y ago40:49

40:49

In this episode, my sister and I discuss what it is like to live during a pandemic. Elisabeth speaks about her journey from Nashville artist to mask making entrepreneur. I am a critical care nurse in California. You can find Elisabeth & Heather on IG @elisabeth.donaldson @heatherkdonaldson

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34 - The 2180 Season Finale 1:06:19

5+ y ago1:06:19

1:06:19

The doors are closing on season one, but before they do, Producer Andrew Iden sits down with writer and producer Jarrett Bellini for a talk about how this podcast came about, the stories behind the making of the show and everything in between.By Constant Spring Creative

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33 - Nancy Reeder 29:42

5+ y ago29:42

29:42

Nancy Reeder always loved the outdoors, so when she and her partner Lonnie began their AT thru-hike in 2009, they knew the would finish. What they didn't anticipate though, was the abrupt end of the thru-hike attempt in a frigid and snow-packed Virginia winter. They set out again though and managed to bring closure to a family tragedy that occurred…

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32 - Dave Donaldson 17:43

6y ago17:43

17:43

After reading the memoir of Earl Schaffer, the first person to hike the Appalachian Trail, Dave Donaldson wanted to honor the legendary outdorsman by giving himself the trail name Spirit of 48. What he didn't anticipate though was spending part of his hike with the AT's original thru-hiker and forming a friendship that would stay with him forever.…

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31 - Jonathan MacFarland 45:04

6y ago45:04

45:04

When Jonathan MacFarland got on the Appalachian Trail, he was the first to admit he had no idea what he was doing. But along the way, his hike became a story of shedding guilt, learning to not be angry, and becoming the one others came to for advice.By Constant Spring Creative

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30 - Heather Starbuck 32:33

6y ago32:33

32:33

If it were up to Heather Starbuck, she'd gladly have never hiked the Appalachian Trail. But the tragic and heartbreaking death of her boyfriend, Matt Adams, became a mission to walk from Georgia to Maine in an attempt to shed light on a crisis that is gripping America. in our most powerful episode yet, she shares her story of tragedy, unspeakable l…

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A 2180 Update 1:29

6y ago1:29

1:29

While we get ready for the stretch run of season one-We just needed an extra week to get our ducks in a row. But in the meantime, a quick message from The 2180 HQ, where we're still grinding away and getting some great stories of Appalachian Trail thru-hikers. We'll be back next week with a fresh new episode!…

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29 - Leigh Rothermel 13:17

6y ago13:17

13:17

Leigh Rothermel began going on backpacking trips in middle school, and from day one, she fell in love with the outdoors. As life does, her corporate job got in the way, and tiring of morning commutes and sitting in an office, she left Atlanta, moved in with her parents, and started preparing for a 2015 thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail.…

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28 - Colin Gooder 25:28

6y ago25:28

25:28

After the tragic death of his father, a falling out over the family business and a subsequent divorce, Colin Gooder was looking to do something positive to change the string of sadness he had worked through. So when he decided to open a hostel in his hometown of Franklin, NC, he found a community he's grown to love and people he feels compelled to …

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27 - Larry Luxenberg 21:48

6y ago21:48

21:48

In 1980, Larry Luxenberg was about to start grad school in New York City after leaving the journalism business. Before he moved though he took a leap and went for a walk on the Appalachian Trail which would change his life and lead him to write a book and start the Appalachian Trail Museum, which he'd later be inducted into by his peers.…

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26 - Bill Van Horn 28:45

6y ago28:45

28:45

After retiring, Bill Van Horn and his wife moved to the trail town of Franklin, NC where they began getting active with the Nantahala Hiking Club. Their work prompted them to tackle a section hike of the Appalachian Trail, and firmed up their passion for the outdoors and working to preserve America's public lands.…

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25 - Ed Higginbotham 21:08

6y ago21:08

21:08

An airline pilot who had lived and flown all over the world, Ed Higginbotham wasn't going to stop traveling after he retired. So he set out to hike sections of the Appalachian Trail with a group of friends, and over the course of eight years, successfully section hiked from Georgia to Maine. After years in the sky and looking at America from 20,000…

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24 - Kimberly Shaffer 15:44

6y ago15:44

15:44

As a young child, Kimberly Shaffer didn't have a lot of understanding of the Appalachian Trail. But her great uncle, Earl Shaffer certainly did, as the first person to successfully thru-hike the AT in 1948. This year, Kimberly decided to mark the anniversary of his first walk, and set out on the trail. This is the story of her her own walk, honorin…

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23 - Neville Harris 28:29

6y ago28:29

28:29

34 years ago, Tillie and Roy Wood began running Woods Hole Hostel, a cabin built in the 1880's that they bought in the 1940's. 9 years ago, when Tillie passed away, her granddaughter, Neville and her husband Michael, took over running the business, and it's become one of the most popular hostels on the Appalachian Trail. What began as a place Nevil…

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22 - John & Jennifer Taylor 25:32

6y ago25:32

25:32

When John Taylor lost his sight, he wasn't going to be told what he could and couldn't do. When he met Jen, who loved the outdoors, she planted the idea of hiking the Appalachian Trail with him, and he was up for it from day one. In February, the two set out on the Appalachian Trail where John proved that while he'd lost his sight, he hadn't lost h…

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21 - Ron Tipton 17:39

6y ago17:39

17:39

In 1978, Ron Tipton spoke to a longtime friend on the phone, who said he was hiking the Appalachian Trail. Ron hung up the phone, and when he couldn't sleep, called his friend the next morning and said he'd be joining him on the trip. What followed was a hike that would change his life, setting him on a course of working in the protection of public…

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Episode 10: Raif Derrazi 59:36

6y ago59:36

59:36

Raif Derrazi is an award winning body builder who is HIV positive, currently living in West Hollywood. He shares his health and fitness journey and is open about living with his HIV diagnosis on his YouTube Channel where he has inspired many others living with the virus to follow their dreams. www.youtube.com/user/RDerrazi www.instagram.com/raifder…

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20 - Shelly Martin 28:37

6y ago28:37

28:37

As a psychology professor, Shelly Martin knew she'd have to learn to mitigate her fear of heights when she got on the Appalachian Trail in January of 2018. What she learned on her 2,000 mile walk was that the good of people always shows itself and confidence is in the ability to respond to the physical demands-and heights-involved in hiking the App…

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19 - Georganna Seamon 17:03

6y ago17:03

17:03

Georganna Seamon grew up around outdoor gear. So it's only natural that after college, she'd head out on a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail with her then boyfriend and now husband, Logan. And in 2013, the couple took ownership of one of the Appalachian Trail's most noted outfitters and hiker resource, Mountain Crossings in Neel Gap, GA.…

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18 - Brad Stein 19:23

6y ago19:23

19:23

Brad Stein has done a lot in his life. He's run a record label, worked in hunting camps, but at the age of 14, hiking the Appalachian Trail became a goal he never wavered from. At age 54, he set out on the trail on added another chapter to his already adventurous life.By Constant Spring Creative

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17 - Bret Eady 45:06

6y ago45:06

45:06

80 hour work weeks and five years without taking time off had taken a toll on Bret Eady. After he and his father sold their business, Bret and his wife moved to the North Georgia mountains, just steps from the Appalachian Trail, where he learned to love hiking, how to clear his head and how to get back to the person he wanted to be. With a push fro…

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Episode 9: James Maple 54:39

6y ago54:39

54:39

Actor, Host and Anchor James Maple talks about hustling in Los Angeles, waiting tables, his passion for music & comedy and how he has developed 2 of his own shows for the new Digital Entertainment Network, PlanetHopperTV .www.instagram.com/terrelljamesmaple/

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Episode 8: Joy Villa 36:06

6y ago36:06

36:06

Singer, actress, model and political commentator Joy Villa talks about her music, health and fitness, fashion, and her choice to wear the infamous Make America Great Again dress in 2017.www.joyvilla.com

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16 - Dave Weinberg 25:19

6y ago25:19

25:19

Like many who attempt a thru-hike only to see it end, Dave Weinberg has regrets about not staying on the Appalachian Trail. But his story is uniquely his, hatched a life-long love of the outdoors, and afforded him a summer of adventure that very few get to experience.By Constant Spring Creative

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Episode 7: Josh Lawson 46:54

6y ago46:54

46:54

Writer/Director/Actor Josh Lawson talks about early days as a child actor in Australia, the Australian improvisational comedy series (Thank God You're Here) that changed his career, the role of Doug Gouggenheim on the Showtime series House of Lies, and the academy award nomination for his film The Eleven O'clock.…

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15 - Evans Prater 28:28

6y ago28:28

28:28

For Evans Prater, the dream of an Appalachian Trail thru-hike began at his mom’s house during college, when he watched a National Geographic documentary about the people who set out on America’s most famous trail. Along the way, he learned about the simplicity of sunsets, feeling whole, and was inspired to start his business, Mount Inspiration Appa…

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14 - Anna Huthmaker 34:56

6y ago34:56

34:56

For Anna Huthmaker, hiking the Appalachian Trail presented it's own unique set of challenges. Aside from the grueling miles she battled her own body insecurities, but hiking the Appalachian Trail became her opportunity to establish a legacy for women who have never considered themselves the "hiker type."…

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13 - Gary Sizer 25:36

6y ago25:36

25:36

As a United States Marine, Gary Sizer fell in love with backpacking and being outdoors. So in 2014, when the direction of his employer shifted drastically and he saw the writing on the wall, he did what so many aspire to do: he quit, started planning a thru-hike, and in 2014, took off from Georgia for Mt. Katahdin, Maine. His hike became a story of…

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12 - Janet Hensley 21:12

6y ago21:12

21:12

In Appalachian Trail circles, Janet Hensley is about as well known as they come. For years, she’s been driving the highways and backroads between Maine and Georgia as one of the trail's most ardent supporters-a den mother to the hiking community. She’s a vital part of the Appalachian Trail ecosystem which relies on the goodness of others in between…

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Episode 6: Scott Sobol 43:51

6y ago43:51

43:51

Los Angeles based drummer Scott Sobol talks about writing for Drumhead Magazine, his Turbo Charge Your Drumming program, working as an editor for Playboy TV & Girls Gone Wild, and his healing work with Folsom Prison Inmates as part of The Inside Circle Foundation. We also discuss his viewpoints on combating depression using cognitive therapy techni…

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Episode 5: Nadia Ackerman 38:41

6y ago38:41

38:41

Nadia Ackerman is an Australian singer/songwriter/illustrator. Nadia's store Natchie, located in Brooklyn, NY, is a special place where she can often be found turning her songs into art. She was featured in a documentary produced by Healthination called Time To Live Again in which she reveals how her music and art helped her recover from the trauma…

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11 - Bo Emerson 24:21

6y ago24:21

24:21

In 1995, five newspapers collaborated on a relay hike of the Appalachian Trail. Bo Emerson, a writer with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution was the first reporter on the relay and began a 200-mile section of the trail that would prove to be part of a larger story about discovery, exploration and connecting with people. SHOW NOTES: 2015 Appalachian T…

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10 - Jerry & Bennett Travers 32:58

6y ago32:58

32:58

Jerry Travers always talked about hiking the Appalachian Trail, and when his daughter Bennett graduated from college, an opportunity presented itself for them to do it together. This is the story of Buzz, Tandem, and the bond they formed that very few-including other members of their family-can understand.…

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Episode 3: Elisabeth Donaldson 40:08

6y ago40:08

40:08

In this episode I talk to my sister, Elisabeth Donaldson about her role as a freelance creative.www.elisabethdonaldson.com

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09 - David Rutter & Copper 28:26

6y ago28:26

28:26

David Rutter had the idea of hiking the Appalachian Trail for a while, but when he decided to take Copper the family dog, it made it an entirely different adventure. There were challenges and obstacles, but David's four-legged companion proved to be an able hiker, a great trailblazer and as dogs tend to do, his best friend. SHOW NOTES "Northbounder…

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Episode 4: Brant J Cole 29:16

6y ago29:16

29:16

Today on the Road Less Traveled I talk to drummer Brant J Cole about his journey to find the beat.https://www.brantjcole.com

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Episode 2: Celia Chavez 41:29

6y ago41:29

41:29

Today on the road less traveled I talk to Celia Chavez about life on the road with Enrique Iglesias, her new record Dare to Love and her Harmony Workshop.www.celiachavez.com

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Episode 1: David Catching 39:25

6y ago39:25

39:25

In my first episode of The Road Less Traveled I talk to legendary rock guitarist David Catching about his youth, the bands Queens of the Stone Age, Eagles of Death Metal, & Earthlings, his Joshua Tree recording studio Rancho de la Luna and the new Rancho de la Luna Mezcal release. Have a listen!www.ranchodelaluna.comwww.ranchomezcal.com…

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08 - Erik Jarvi 21:09

6+ y ago21:09

21:09

Erik Jarvi made a pledge with his brother Evan, that when the opportunity showed itself, the two of them would take on a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. In 2017 that window of opportunity opened and he and his brother set out on a hike that would wind up having a lasting impact on their relationship and understanding of each other. Now Erik is …

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06 - Adama-Malkia McGrapth 27:56

6+ y ago27:56

27:56

Prior to 2011, Adama-Malkia McGrapth had never even heard of the Appalachian Trail. That all changed though, after joining an outdoors meetup group. Seven years later, she's completed two different thru-hikes of the Appalachian Trail and lives a life defined by her love of the outdoors.By Constant Spring Creative

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05 - Andrew Baranak 22:40

6+ y ago22:40

22:40

For years, Andrew Baranak had a map of the Appalachian Trail on his wall, which became the motivation for him to tackle a thru-hike. In 2015, he set out from Springer Mountain, Georgia and walked to Mt. Katahdin, Maine. During his hike, he learned to see the beauty in people when they strip away pretense and learn to be themselves.…

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04 - Susie McNeely 24:12

6+ y ago24:12

24:12

Susie McNeely decided as a young woman in 1979 that she would hike the Appalachian Trail with two of her closest friends. That trip had a lasting impact on her, as she went on to complete the Pacific Crest Trail in 1983, and then after retiring in 2016, the Continental Divide Trail which made her one of about 200 people to complete the triple crown…

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03 - Matt Hall 17:30

6+ y ago17:30

17:30

Matt Hall wasn't always sure life would allow him a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. He battled addiction and ran afoul of the law, but when he got clean, he was given the opportunity to hike the Appalachian Trail as the A.T. Chaplain, a position he was selected for through the United Methodist Church. His hike became an opportunity for him to r…

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02 - Jennifer Pharr Davis 27:54

6+ y ago27:54

27:54

Jennifer Pharr Davis has hiked the Appalachian Trail three times, won the 2012 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year award, has written five books on her adventures outside and at one point, held the record for the fastest known thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. But before she was an icon in the American hiking community, in 2005, she set ou…

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01 - Richard Judy 20:01

6+ y ago20:01

20:01

For Richard Judy, the idea of an Appalachian Trail thru-hike began as a Boy Scout, where he developed a love of the outdoors. Decades later, with two children who have done AT thru-hikes, Richard has been on trails all over the world, has written a novel based on his hike, and continues to make the AT a central part of his life. Show Notes: Thru, A…