Tiffany Duong had achieved the pinnacle of success: she’d finished law school, worked for a big firm in LA, and traveled as much as she could. But she was miserable.
Then she went scuba diving in the Galapagos, and everything changed. Her story is about letting go of your safety net, embracing the unknown, and finding bliss.
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In 2015, Out There host Willow Belden signed up for a 70-mile mountain bike race. She had always liked big athletic challenges, but this time, pushing her limits turned out to be a mistake. On this episode, she shares her story. It's about trying to prove yourself — and learning when to say no.
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How do you decide whether to leave someone for dead?
This is the story of a trip up Mt. Everest, in which climber Myles Osborne comes face to face with one of the hardest decisions mountaineers ever have to make.
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The number of Americans hunting and fishing is declining, but women are bucking the trend.
On this guest episode from The Modern West podcast, journalist Melodie Edwards finds a sisterhood at an all-women hunting camp—and catches her first fish with her dad.
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It’s healthy to know who you are. But sometimes, defining yourself too rigidly can be problematic.
On this episode, Bo Jensen takes us from the Gulf of Mexico to the Camino de Santiago and explores what happens when you stop forcing yourself to choose a single identity.
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When we lose a loved one, many of us seek healing from the outdoors. But what happens when the weather is bad, and your happy place is miserable?
Today’s story takes us to “the most beautiful beach in Washington State” and explores what can we learn about grief and acceptance when nature is at its ugliest.
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It’s easy to measure achievements based on what other people are doing. But how do you know what you should really expect from yourself?
This episode takes us from a mountain in Arkansas to an attempted thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail and explores how much better life can be when you realize your shortcomings might not be your fault.
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We often go outside to get away from our problems. But escapism has its limits.
On this episode, we share the story of how Live Action Role Play taught one woman the importance of confronting your troubles head on.
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Ziyi Xu spent so much time on her phone that it was ruining her focus and productivity.
Then, one night in Texas, she tried stargazing.
On this episode, Ziyi tells the story of how she kicked the smartphone habit and got her creativity back.
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Last year, the term ‘climate crisis’ was added to the Oxford English Dictionary.
The words we use to talk about the environment are evolving. But could they motivate us to take action?
On this bonus episode, we bring you a guest story from the podcast Living Planet about the relationship between language and the environment. Plus, a behind-the-scenes conversation with one of Living Planet’s hosts.
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National Parks are often referred to as “America’s best idea.” And there’s a lot to love about them.
But they also have a complicated history — a history of broken promises, displacement of indigenous people, and genocide. And that history is not over.
Is there a way to right historical wrongs? Can we protect wild spaces in a way that is also socially just?
This episode takes us from a young national park in Germany to Denali in Alaska and offers some hope for a better future.
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Church was Angie Chatman's sanctuary, both literally and figuratively. So when the pandemic began, and she couldn’t attend services in person, there was a big void in her life.
On today’s episode, Angie shares the story of how she discovered a new way to find peace and community — in an unexpected place.
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After attending a wilderness therapy program, Sarah Dealy was intent on becoming a rugged outdoorswoman.
But the transformation didn’t work out as she had imagined. Sarah was an indoor kid at heart. She disliked many of the activities she imagined her outdoorsy self doing.
On this episode, she takes us from the Utah desert to the mountains of Colorado and explores what happens when the person you think you want to be doesn’t mesh with the person you are.
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Think of this episode as a pre-season treat.
We reached out to listeners and fellow podcasters and asked: “What is one way your relationship with nature has changed in a way that has surprised you?”
The answers we received were thought-provoking, inspiring, and hopeful, and on this episode, we’re sharing some of our favorites.
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This story, which originally aired on She Explores in 2020, isn’t about how to become a fearless leader in the mountains. Nor is it about how to overcome your fear, or even how to harness it. But it is about listening to what fear is trying to teach us. It’s an opportunity to consider what kind of leader you need, as well as the one you might want to be.
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Music in this episode includes works by Gracie & Rachel via Music Bed.
In 2001, Donna Martino stuck a newspaper clipping on her fridge. It was a photo of a handsome kayaker paddling through the surf. A few months later, Donna matched with the man on a dating website.
We tend to assume that improbable beginnings are a recipe for disaster — that sappy romances can’t last — that fairytale endings are only for movies. But sometimes, the real world serves up a dose of schmaltz.
This story, which first aired in 2020 and went on to win a national award, is about what happens when coincidences pile up, and strangers go out on a limb and take a chance on each other.
Melat Amha had been struggling with chronic illness for years, when she decided to move to an organic farm in the Sierra National Forest.
On this episode, she shares her story. It’s a story about finding your way back to health when modern medicine has failed you. And it’s about learning what it means to love yourself and honor your needs.
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