Purpose & Finding Your Why - Di Westaway, Founder of Wild Women on Top

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"The basic premise of the event is that hunters hunt rattlesnakes from the surrounding environment all across West Texas, and bring them into the roundup for the weekend. And during the roundup, these snakes are kept in a pit and then, one by one, beheaded and skinned in front of in front of audiences." - Elizabeth MeLampy Elizabeth MeLampy is a lawyer dedicated to animal rights and protection, and her passion for this work shines through in her latest book, Forget the Camel, the Madcap World of Animal Festivals and What They Say About Being Human . To research the book, Elizabeth traveled across the country, immersing herself in a wide range of animal festivals — from the Iditarod dog sled race to the rattlesnake roundup in Sweetwater, Texas. Elizabeth examines these festivals as revealing microcosms of our broader relationship with animals. Whether it's rattlesnake hunts, frog-jumping contests, ostrich races, or groundhog celebrations, these events reflect the ways humans use animals to express cultural identity, community pride, and historical traditions. Yet beneath the pageantry and excitement lies a deeper question: Is our fascination with these spectacles worth the toll it takes on the animals involved? With compassion and insight, Elizabeth invites readers to consider whether there’s a more ethical and empathetic way to honor our stories — one that respects both animals and the traditions they inspire. Please listen, share and read, Forget the Camel. It will be released on April 8th, 2025. https://apollopublishers.com/index.php/forget-the-camel/…

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Diane Westaway is the founder and CEO of Wild Women on Top - a social purpose enterprise aiming to inspire and support women to embrace adventure and achieve things that they never thought possible. 15 years ago, she founded Coast Trek, a charity hike which started along the coastline of Sydney and now extends across Australia. It has raised over 50 million Australian dollars to date and seen over 80,000 Trekkers participating. In 2020, Di was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for services to women’s sport and recreation and charitable initiatives. She is the author of thousands of blogs about women’s health and fitness and hiking as well as two books, “How to Prepare for World Class Treks” and “Natural Exhilaration: How to Lead an Adventurous Life you Love.” Di's passions are rock climbing, mountain biking, mountaineering, hiking and sleeping under the stars and she holds the record for doing the World’s Highest Handstand on the 7,000 meter summit of Mt Ama Dablam, in the Everest region of Nepal to celebrate turning fifty.
In this episode, Diane shares the adventure that changed her life and set her on the path to providing a platform for others to live more adventurously too.
This episode is part of a mini series with Adventure Mind - a collaboration of researchers, practitioners and organisations in the outdoor adventure space. Adventure Mind offers a grant, an annual conference and access to resources and evidence to support adventure practice.

Each episode shines a light on a current/ former speaker at the Adventure Mind Conference, their reasons for being involved and the benefits they have personally experienced from living life adventurously.
To find out more about Adventure Mind, visit:
Adventure Mind
To find out more about Di Westaway visit:
https://www.wildwomenontop.com
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Instagram: @wildwomenontop

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Purpose & Finding Your Why - Di Westaway, Founder of Wild Women on Top

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The Big Swim is a community driven annual event to celebrate International Women’s Day (8th March). The aim is to foster inclusivity, encourage environmental responsibility and spark collective action in support of women’s causes and campaigns. The event encompasses two locations (Poole and Brighton, UK) and participation has increased from 250 swimmers in 2023 to 1000 swimmers registered to take part on Saturday 8th March 2025. This conversation is with the Big Swim founder, Nicky Chisholm and highlights her motivation for setting up the event, how to get involved as well as a wider conversation on the importance of stepping outside our comfort zones to support out wellbeing. Find out more about The Big Swim here Find out more about Nicky Chisholm ( Pink Nicky ) Instagram: @pinknicky1 I hope you have enjoyed this episode of The Everyday Adventure Podcast! To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us:Instagram: @everydayadventurepod @resilienceatwork Linkedin: @Nicki-bass Website: www.resiliencework.co.uk TEDx: The Life Changing Power of Everyday Adventures Email: nicki@resiliencework.co.ukThe Everyday Adventure Podcast is proud to be part of the Tremula Network of Adventure and Outdoor Podcasts @tremulanetwork Get full access to The Everyday Adventure Podcast at everydayadventurepod.substack.com/subscribe…

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In this special solo episode of The Everyday Adventure Podcast , host Nicki Bass celebrates the milestone of reaching 100 episodes. Reflecting on her journey over the past four and a half years, Nicki shares insights into the challenges and unexpected benefits of podcasting. She discusses the importance of taking time to pause and celebrate achievements, the personal growth she has experienced, and the sense of community that has developed around the podcast. Nicki also reveals her plans to expand the podcast's reach by creating a community on Substack, where listeners can engage more deeply with the content. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes the value of taking action to overcome fears and encourages listeners to embark on their own everyday adventures. Get full access to The Everyday Adventure Podcast at everydayadventurepod.substack.com/subscribe…

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BONUS EP: Ocean Advocate Summit - Bex Band and Catherine Edsell 27:52

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Send us a text Conservationists Bex Band and Catherine Edsell have teamed up to launch the Ocean Advocate Summit on 1 Feb 2025, a one-day summit offering the chance to reconnect to the ocean, discover more about marine life and the threats they face. This event is for swimmers, surfers, sea-lovers, artists, educators and anyone else who loves the ocean. Bex and Catherine will be familiar names to anyone involved in the UK outdoors and adventure world. Bex Band is the founder of Love Her Wild , a not for profit encouraging women to embrace the outdoors and one of the largest outdoor communities worldwide. Catherine Edsell is a global expedition leaders and founder of the Matriarch Adventure as well as a previous guest on the show - you can find out more about her and her work in Season 1 Ep 16 This conversation explores the motivation behind the summit and what visitors can expect on the day. Find out more about The Ocean Advocate Summit here Find out more about Bex Band here: Website https: //www.theordinaryadventurer.com/ Instagram: @bex_band Catherine Edsell Website: www.cathadventure.com Instagram: @cathadventure I hope you have enjoyed this episode of The Everyday Adventure Podcast! To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: Instagram: @everydayadventurepod @resilienceatwork Linkedin: @Nicki-bass Website: www.resiliencework.co.uk TEDx: The Life Changing Power of Everyday Adventures Email: nicki@resiliencework.co.uk The Everyday Adventure Podcast is proud to be part of the Tremula Network of Adventure and Outdoor Podcasts @tremulanetwork https://www.tremula.network Get full access to The Everyday Adventure Podcast at everydayadventurepod.substack.com/subscribe…

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IG LIVE: 52 miles 24 Hours - Paddling Bournemouth to Kimmeridge Return for Diabetes UK 26:24

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Send us a text On 27th December 2024, surfers Chris Howard and Craig Sharp left Bournemouth Pier on a 52 mile prone paddling endurance challenge, aiming to raise awareness and funds for Diabetes UK whilst paying tribute to those who tirelessly manage their diabetes every day. The event tested every element of their capabilities, relying on their physical and mental stamina to combat the cold and ever-changing conditions. To add to the complexity half of the journey was conducted in the hours of darkness. This is the audio from an Instagram LIVE interview that was conducted with Chris and Craig on 23rd Dec 24, a few days prior to the event. During the conversation, they share their motivation for the challenge, the planning involved and their hopes for the day. It will be followed in a couple of weeks by a post-event interview where they will share what actually happened! To find out more about the challenge visit: Just Giving - Hell or High Water Instagram: @52miles24hours I hope you have enjoyed this episode of The Everyday Adventure Podcast! To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: Instagram: @everydayadventurepod @resilienceatwork Linkedin: @Nicki-bass Website: www.resiliencework.co.uk TEDx: The Life Changing Power of Everyday Adventures Email: nicki@resiliencework.co.uk The Everyday Adventure Podcast is proud to be part of the Tremula Network of Adventure and Outdoor Podcasts @tremulanetwork https://www.tremula.network Get full access to The Everyday Adventure Podcast at everydayadventurepod.substack.com/subscribe…

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Rites of Passage - Israh Goodall 24:42

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Send us a text Motivated by a desire to explore and connect with people and wild places, Israh Goodall is a qualified Mountain Leader who is trained in Outdoor Environmental Education and who has travelled and hosted programmes all over the world. This has included travelling the Silk Road, trekking in New Zealand, the Middle East, Central America and Europe, and the Pacific Crest Trial (from Mexico to Canada). Israh has particular interests in Rites of Passage work and runs a nature-based mentoring programme for teenage girls. As a trained midwife she has worked with remote tribes in the Afar region of Ethiopia and in Zanzibar’s government and bush hospitals. In this episode, Israh shares her passion for adventures and how they lead us to feeling awake and present in our lives. We discuss her work around rites of passage, in particular for teenage girls and how we can support them in transition from child to adult - and what we can learn from them too. This episode is part of the a mini series with Adventure Mind - a collaboration of researchers, practitioners and organisations in the outdoor adventure space. Adventure Mind offers a grant, an annual conference and access to resources and evidence to support adventure practice. Each episode shines a light on a current/ former speaker at the Adventure Mind Conference, their reasons for being involved and the benefits they have personally experienced from living life adventurously. To find out more about Adventure Mind, visit: Adventure Mind To find out more about Israh Goodall visit: website: https://www.israhgoodall.com/ Instagram: @israhgoodall Linkedin: Israh Goodall I hope you have enjoyed this episode of The Everyday Adventure Podcast! To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: Instagram: @everydayadventurepod @resilienceatwork Linkedin: @Nicki-bass Website: www.resiliencework.co.uk TEDx: The Life Changing Power of Everyday Adventures Email: nicki@resiliencework.co.uk The Everyday Adventure Podcast is proud to be part of the Tremula Network of Adventure and Outdoor Podcasts @tremulanetwork https://www.tremula.network Get full access to The Everyday Adventure Podcast at everydayadventurepod.substack.com/subscribe…

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Purpose & Finding Your Why - Di Westaway, Founder of Wild Women on Top 19:11

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Send us a text Diane Westaway is the founder and CEO of Wild Women on Top - a social purpose enterprise aiming to inspire and support women to embrace adventure and achieve things that they never thought possible. 15 years ago, she founded Coast Trek, a charity hike which started along the coastline of Sydney and now extends across Australia. It has raised over 50 million Australian dollars to date and seen over 80,000 Trekkers participating. In 2020, Di was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for services to women’s sport and recreation and charitable initiatives. She is the author of thousands of blogs about women’s health and fitness and hiking as well as two books, “How to Prepare for World Class Treks” and “Natural Exhilaration: How to Lead an Adventurous Life you Love.” Di's passions are rock climbing, mountain biking, mountaineering, hiking and sleeping under the stars and she holds the record for doing the World’s Highest Handstand on the 7,000 meter summit of Mt Ama Dablam, in the Everest region of Nepal to celebrate turning fifty. In this episode, Diane shares the adventure that changed her life and set her on the path to providing a platform for others to live more adventurously too. This episode is part of a mini series with Adventure Mind - a collaboration of researchers, practitioners and organisations in the outdoor adventure space. Adventure Mind offers a grant, an annual conference and access to resources and evidence to support adventure practice. Each episode shines a light on a current/ former speaker at the Adventure Mind Conference, their reasons for being involved and the benefits they have personally experienced from living life adventurously. To find out more about Adventure Mind, visit: Adventure Mind To find out more about Di Westaway visit: https://www.wildwomenontop.com Coastrek Instagram: @wildwomenontop I hope you have enjoyed this episode of The Everyday Adventure Podcast! To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: Instagram: @everydayadventurepod @resilienceatwork Linkedin: @Nicki-bass Website: www.resiliencework.co.uk TEDx: The Life Changing Power of Everyday Adventures Email: nicki@resiliencework.co.uk The Everyday Adventure Podcast is proud to be part of the Tremula Network of Adventure and Outdoor Podcasts @tremulanetwork https://www.tremula.network Get full access to The Everyday Adventure Podcast at everydayadventurepod.substack.com/subscribe…

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Adventure Mind X EDA - Richard Chapman 19:33

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Send us a text A Cornishman living deep undercover in Robin Hood country, Richard Chapman is the founder of Climbing Matters , a structured program of lived experience coaching and climbing for people living with trauma and severe mental illness. The program supports people to confront, immerse in and overcome the psychological and emotional barriers climbing presents, equipping them with new perspectives and mindsets which they can then take away and embrace in their daily lives. This episode is part of a mini series with Adventure Mind - a collaboration of researchers, practitioners and organisations in the outdoor adventure space. Adventure Mind offers a grant, an annual conference and access to resources and evidence to support adventure practice. Each episode shines a light on a current/ former speaker at the Adventure Mind Conference, their reasons for being involved and the benefits they have personally experienced from living life adventurously. To find out more about Adventure Mind, visit: Adventure Mind To find out more about Climbing Matters visit: Climbing Matters Instagram: @climbingmatters Twitter/X: @climbingmatters I hope you have enjoyed this episode of The Everyday Adventure Podcast! To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: Instagram: @everydayadventurepod @resilienceatwork Linkedin: @Nicki-bass Website: www.resiliencework.co.uk TEDx: The Life Changing Power of Everyday Adventures Email: nicki@resiliencework.co.uk The Everyday Adventure Podcast is proud to be part of the Tremula Network of Adventure and Outdoor Podcasts @tremulanetwork https://www.tremula.network Get full access to The Everyday Adventure Podcast at everydayadventurepod.substack.com/subscribe…

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Adventure Mind X EDA - Belinda Kirk, founder of Adventure Mind 33:08

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Send us a text Welcome to the Adventure Mind X Everyday Adventure Podcast mini series. In this episode, Belinda Kirk - founder of Adventure Mind - shares her motivations for getting started and the benefits she sees in collaboration in outdoors research and practice. This episode is part of a mini series with Adventure Mind - a collaboration of researchers, practitioners and organisations in the outdoor adventure space. Adventure Mind offers a grant, an annual conference and access to resources and evidence to support adventure practice. Each episode shines a light on a current/ former speaker at the Adventure Mind Conference, their reasons for being involved and the benefits they have personally experienced from living life adventurously. To find out more about Adventure Mind, visit: Adventure Mind To find out more about Belinda visit: Belinda Kirk Instagram: @explorerbelinda I hope you have enjoyed this episode of The Everyday Adventure Podcast! To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: Instagram: @everydayadventurepod @resilienceatwork Linkedin: @Nicki-bass Website: www.resiliencework.co.uk TEDx: The Life Changing Power of Everyday Adventures Email: nicki@resiliencework.co.uk The Everyday Adventure Podcast is proud to be part of the Tremula Network of Adventure and Outdoor Podcasts @tremulanetwork https://www.tremula.network Get full access to The Everyday Adventure Podcast at everydayadventurepod.substack.com/subscribe…

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Solo Episode: Why does adventure even matter? 16:30

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Send us a text So this is the final episode of Season 7! In this episode, host Nicki Bass explores some of the thinking behind why adventure matters and how it supports our resilience and approach to life beyond the thrill of the activity itself. I hope you have enjoyed this episode of The Everyday Adventure Podcast! To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: Instagram: @everydayadventurepod @resilienceatwork Linkedin: @Nicki-bass Website: www.resiliencework.co.uk TEDx: The Life Changing Power of Everyday Adventures Email: nicki@resiliencework.co.uk The Everyday Adventure Podcast is proud to be part of the Tremula Network of Adventure and Outdoor Podcasts @tremulanetwork https://www.tremula.network Get full access to The Everyday Adventure Podcast at everydayadventurepod.substack.com/subscribe…

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Olympic Dreams - Kerenza Bryson 42:52

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Send us a text Kerenza Bryson is a professional athlete who represents Great Britain in the modern pentathlon - a sport including epee fencing, swimming, showjumping and a combined laser run (pistol shooting and cross country run). Having won gold, silver and bronze medals in the the World and European Championships, she recently competed at the Paris Olympics where she placed 9th in the final and in the semi final set a new Olympic record. Kerenza is also a qualified medical doctor and an Officer in the British Army Reserves. In this episode, Kerenza delves into some of the less visible challenges and benefits of competing in elite sport whilst juggling her studies and military commitments. She also shares some of the magic of competing at the Olympics as well as how it has spurred her on in her ambitions. This episode is for those of you who - like me! - became an armchair Olympic expert, but also for anyone who has ever set an ambitious goal and overcome hurdles along the way to reaching it. Find out more about Kerenza here: Team GB Instagram: @kerenza.bryson twitter/X: @kerenzabryson Linkedin: Kerenza Bryson I hope you have enjoyed this episode of The Everyday Adventure Podcast! To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: Instagram: @everydayadventurepod @resilienceatwork Linkedin: @Nicki-bass Website: www.resiliencework.co.uk TEDx: The Life Changing Power of Everyday Adventures Email: nicki@resiliencework.co.uk The Everyday Adventure Podcast is proud to be part of the Tremula Network of Adventure and Outdoor Podcasts @tremulanetwork https://www.tremula.network Get full access to The Everyday Adventure Podcast at everydayadventurepod.substack.com/subscribe…

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Ride to Freedom - Heather Sharp and Stephanie Quintrell (Forces Wives Challenge) 49:28

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Send us a text In June 2023, Stephanie Quintrell and Heather Sharp completed the Ride to Freedom along with 6 other women as part of a Forces Wives Challenge expedition, tackling the challenging terrain surrounding the World War Two Freedom Trail (Le Chemin de la Liberté), across the Pyrenees Mountains on horseback. The team followed remote mountain passes that were used as escape routes into Spain by around 33,000 allied service personnel and others fleeing to safety, avoiding checkpoints and surveillance. Achieving this challenge is remarkable in itself, but is made even more impressive by the fact that Steph, who was diagnosed with a neurological condition in 2019, is permanently dependent on a wheelchair. In this conversation, we discuss the inspiration for the challenge, the highs and lows as well as the nuances around accessibility and the assumptions made around what can and can’t be done. It highlights how for change to truly happen, those impacted need to have a voice and be heard. But this is also the story about connections and relationships - and a remarkable group of women who supported each other to achieve something extraordinary. Find out more about Forces Wives Challenge: https://www.forceswiveschallenge.org/ Instagram: @forces_wives_challenge Facebook: @forceswiveschallenge Stephanie Quintrell: @steph_backinthesaddle I hope you have enjoyed this episode of The Everyday Adventure Podcast! To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: Instagram: @everydayadventurepod @resilienceatwork Linkedin: @Nicki-bass Website: www.resiliencework.co.uk TEDx: The Life Changing Power of Everyday Adventures Email: nicki@resiliencework.co.uk The Everyday Adventure Podcast is proud to be part of the Tremula Network of Adventure and Outdoor Podcasts @tremulanetwork https://www.tremula.network Get full access to The Everyday Adventure Podcast at everydayadventurepod.substack.com/subscribe…

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Tough Broad: The Power of Adventuring as We Age - Caroline Paul 49:03

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Send us a text Caroline Paul is an author, adventurer, surfer, pilot and former firefighter who has published 7 books including The Gutsy Girl and Fighting Fire . Her most recent book Tough Broad : From Boogie Boarding to Wing Walking—How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age is an exploration into the science and psychology of outdoor adventures and our relationship with these activities, typically associated with youth and adrenaline, as we age. As Caroline writes "Ultimately, I am my best self in the outdoors - curious, brave, and present." Tough Broad acknowledges that older women are less visible in the outdoor adventure world as they age, but seeks to explore and uncover the benefits when they do continue to participate in and take up these types of activities later in life. In this conversation, Caroline shares what motivated her to write Tough Broad and her own thoughts on positive ageing, the importance of awe and the power of gratitude. She highlights the research around the benefits of time spent in the outdoors as well as the stories of the women she met and shared adventures with, who are finding ways to thrive into their 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond. To find out more about Caroline visit: https://www.carolinepaul.com Instagram: @carolinembpaul I hope you have enjoyed this episode of The Everyday Adventure Podcast! To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: Instagram: @everydayadventurepod @resilienceatwork Linkedin: @Nicki-bass Website: www.resiliencework.co.uk TEDx: The Life Changing Power of Everyday Adventures Email: nicki@resiliencework.co.uk The Everyday Adventure Podcast is proud to be part of the Tremula Network of Adventure and Outdoor Podcasts @tremulanetwork https://www.tremula.network Get full access to The Everyday Adventure Podcast at everydayadventurepod.substack.com/subscribe…

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Service, Trust and the Power of Giving Back - Jonny Ball 48:31

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Send us a text Jonny Ball is the host of the ‘Veterans In Politics’ podcast, interviewing over 70 interviewees from across the globe who have ‘stood up to serve again'. He is also Founder of Campaign Force, a not for profit organisation that aims to inspire and support members of the military community to serve in public life. His civilian career has seen him run campaigns at every level of government, from local to National & European elections and as a consultant to military charities as well as a number of MPs. His lengthy Army service includes operational tours of Northern Ireland and Afghanistan. In 2013, following a tour of Afghanistan the previous year, he was awarded a Commander Land Forces’ Commendation for his work as a Pashto Linguist and Intelligence Analyst. Following a traumatic RTA on his motorcycle in 2019, where it took 7 surgeries to save his leg, in September 2023, Jonny competed in the Invictus Games as part of Team UK as part of his own recovery journey through sport, and walked away with a Bronze medal in powerlifting, as well as personal bests in Indoor Rowing and track cycling. This is a wide ranging episode which coincides with the General Election in the UK on 4 July 2024. Jonny shares his motivations for inspiring military veterans into political life and we discuss the the concept of service more broadly. He also shares his personal story of recovery and reconnecting with his own purpose through sport and the community he found in the Invictus Games. Find more about Jonny and his work @campaignforceuk on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook @ jonnyinvictus personal Instagram LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnyball79/ CampaignForce: https://www.linkedin.com/company/campaignforce/ I hope you have enjoyed this episode of The Everyday Adventure Podcast! To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: Instagram: @everydayadventurepod @resilienceatwork Linkedin: @Nicki-bass Website: www.resiliencework.co.uk TEDx: The Life Changing Power of Everyday Adventures Email: nicki@resiliencework.co.uk The Everyday Adventure Podcast is proud to be part of the Tremula Network of Adventure and Outdoor Podcasts @tremulanetwork https://www.tremula.network Get full access to The Everyday Adventure Podcast at everydayadventurepod.substack.com/subscribe…

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Going Local - Alastair Humphreys 41:24

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Send us a text Alastair Humphreys is a British Adventurer and Author. He spent over 4 years cycling round the world, a journey of 46,000 miles through 60 countries and 5 continents. More recently Alastair has walked across southern India, rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, run six marathons through the Sahara desert, completed a crossing of Iceland, busked through Spain and participated in an expedition in the Arctic, close to the magnetic North Pole. He has trekked 1000 miles across the Empty Quarter desert and 120 miles round the M25 – one of his pioneering microadventures. Alastair was named as one of National Geographic’s Adventurers of the year for 2012. In 2023, The Royal Geographical Society gave Alastair the Ness Award for ‘his long-standing contributions to promoting a greater understanding of our world and wider public engagement with the outdoors.’ Alastair has written 15 books about his adventures. His most recent book "Local" reflects a year he spent investigating the small map around his own home. As Alastair states, in doing so he discovers more about the natural world than in all his years in remote environments and issues such as the state of British nature, land use, and freedom to roam the countryside really hit home. In "Local" whilst he celebrates time spent outdoors, the book is also a rallying cry to protect the wild places on our doorstep. In this episode, Alastair shares his motivation for exploring locally, the unexpected benefits he experienced in doing so and his perspective of why undertaking this type of exploration is so vital to protect the natural environment. He also shares his advice for anyone looking to undertake a local everyday adventure for themselves. Find out more about Alastair: Website: https://alastairhumphreys.com/ Instagram: @al_humphreys Facebook: Alastair Humphreys You tube: @al_humphreys X: @Al_Humphreys I hope you have enjoyed this episode of The Everyday Adventure Podcast! To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: Instagram: @everydayadventurepod @resilienceatwork Linkedin: @Nicki-bass Website: www.resiliencework.co.uk TEDx: The Life Changing Power of Everyday Adventures Email: nicki@resiliencework.co.uk The Everyday Adventure Podcast is proud to be part of the Tremula Network of Adventure and Outdoor Podcasts @tremulanetwork https://www.tremula.network Get full access to The Everyday Adventure Podcast at everydayadventurepod.substack.com/subscribe…

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Cycling JOGLE and the Ripple Effect - Emma Wood 40:35

40 weeks ago40:35