solo hiking

It's impossible to pin Lori O’Connell down to a single title. Her interests and inclinations have taken her across the map, both figuratively and literally. She has, however, settled into a few roles that combine her natural talents and trained skills. In our discussion Lori shared her transformative experiences in fencing, jiu-jitsu, living in Japan, mountain climbing and hiking, doing stunt work for film and television, building her home, and more.

#LoriOConnell #Stunts #jujitsu #hiking #fma

0:00 Along comes a bear.

0:13 Opening

0:26 Introduction

1:21 From Ottawa to Japan to Vancouver and back to Ottawa

1:38 Moved to Japan for martial arts and to teach English

3:18 Early interest in martial arts. From Dance classes to foil and saber Fencing, then a lifetime in Can-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu. Gender non-conforming

8:05 Move to Vancouver in 2003, opening a Jiu-Jitsu dojo, getting into the film industry. 

11:53 stunt work in the entertainment industry for Disney, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Supernatural, The Umbrella Academy, Gen V, and many more, cool stunts, Inner Demon. 

14:47 Bullying, fighting spirit, martial arts

16:14 Backcountry camping adventures, solo backcountry camping, no water source, 

23:23 Perils of solo camping and hiking - Gigi Wu and Aaron Ralston

25:36 Solo packing gets Lori in touch with her soul… No Water, mosquitos, and a BEAR

30:40 Dreams and meditation

32:13 Lori’s new martial art drills-based practice and teaching methods 

39:50 Jump Rope analogy drilling for timing and pressure referencing, ditching uniforms and belts 

45:01 Filipino martial arts influences, reasons and needs for rank, goals and structure in teaching methods, passion 

47:35 Lori’s love and passion for teaching the arts vs. teaching for money with dirty mats, 

49:48 Lori’s book, When the Fight Goes to the Ground, cooking is a passion, Nerf wars 

52:40 Cold water swimming, stunt work, Wim Hoff vs. AIDA Breathing technique, free diving 

1:00:54 Physiological process behind Lori’s cold water breathing method 

1:03:04 Lori and Chris are building their home, Lori becomes a Life Coach, Air BnB Nature Retreat. 

1:06:34 Lori does stunts, a full body burn, and a harrowing free dive stunt for Netflix series “Breathe,” 

1:11:59 Why no stunt is too scary for Lori to do these days, her desire to do “Star Trek” 

1:14:55 Restita DeJesus invites Lori to teach at PAMA and National Women’s Martial Arts Association, where Lori meets her idol, Cat Woman stunt’s Kathy Long. 

LORI'S LINKS Face Book Page - https://www.facebook.com/lorioco

Website - https://www.lorioconnell.com/

Stunt Reel - https://vimeo.com/837198779

Film Short - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2DmMPCCCDY

Book - https://www.amazon.com/When-Fight-Goes-Ground-Self-Defense/dp/0804842531

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lorioco/

Blog - https://feednflow.com/blog/post/a-frosty-winter-embrace-my-first-cold-water-immersion-on-ice?fbclid=IwAR1-Q8_kXQJy3M7srt6eJyf-3D2_38_f05vGR9Xnj6IE1vB-PazPmXFiLlA

Free Dive Stunt on "Breathe" - https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChHxdk3DFLm/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D&fbclid=IwAR3TyCnDp_PnGqdrOJuUAqz7c8BuSJPo_h2Iy52PZ7sb4dq193fGPuzOCFA

Solo Hiking Post- https://feednflow.com/blog/post/solo-hiking-the-cape-scott-north-coast-trail-a-wilderness-experience-of-increasing-adversity-part-1?fbclid=IwAR0s3RivUzON7ac_51co0rjbJvPU1Z2GO3tV2tij1CPL5QhFUf27nk_kLq0

Gigi Wu's story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=8rRMVK1EpDU3QpEs&v=Uu-Z1S-5zc0&feature=youtu.be 

 @markvwiley 

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Picture this: now my best friend!  The first time we ever hung out, we ended up walking a red carpet unexpectedly that night with Oprah and Dr. Phil!

Sounds surreal, doesn't it? What we know and teach is that our energy attracts our experiences period!!  

On this episode we talk with Amanda Eckert about the concept of brave risks and hiking along as a solo woman. Taking risks, no matter how daunting they may seem, can lead to profound personal growth. Such experiences are often accompanied by fear and excitement, but they also provide invaluable life lessons and a chance for personal growth. The episode includes anecdotes of first-time camping experiences, mistakes made, and the lessons learned from them. 

These experiences serve as a reminder that stepping out of your comfort zone is often the first step towards growth and self-discovery.

About Amanda Eckert 

Aussie born, Amanda is a certified Life and confidence couch for women world wide. She is a mother of two and an avid adventurer travelling to over 50 countries! She also hikes solo through the deep forest trails of Canada!  Her mission is to guide women back home to themselves so that they can remember their true power, and live out their divine soul purpose.

Follow Amanda on Insta to see more of her adventures and tips on what to bring!
We recommend this water bottle to filter out clean water for your hiking!
Be Free Water

Host Aubrey Jacobson can be found on Insta here! 

Closer to Morocco than Madrid, the resort town of Nerja on Spain's southern coastline, draws visitors to its beaches, historic caves and mountainous national park that surrounds it.

In this episode, experienced hiker Jane takes us high up into the Rio Chilla, a beautiful, clear water walk-in canyon that's popular with families and tourists with a name that translates as "Screaming River". 

It's a trip that should have taken about 4 hours. But as you'll hear, took much, much more. Well-prepared and loaded with research, Jane shares her story of what she learned from a long, painful and lonely night when she found herself waking up to a dog licking her face, the threat of wild boar and what items she's added to her packing list since.

Her story highlights the value of:

• research
• telling someone where you’re going
• choosing a hike to suit the plan
• taking the right gear / being well prepared
• acting fast to put on your warm layers
• using a whistle to try and attract attention
• keeping calm and using strategies to pass time/distract from pain
• the value of satellite communications
• adding an emergency blanket to a packing list

Visit the website for transcript.

#010 - We all face fears and challenges throughout our lives.  In this episode my guest, Shelby Mann, talks about overcoming her fears to be a solo hiker in Colorado.  Shelby dives into some of the aspects it takes to be a solo female hiker.

Shelby and I discuss the safety aspects of solo hiking.  She also talks about some of her favorite memories of hiking including her love for Rocky Mountain National Park.  We also talk about some of her encounters with wildlife on the trail as well as what it means to hike and what goes on in her mind as she hikes by herself in the beautiful state of Colorado.

Shelby Mann is the owner of Ground Up Adventures which is all about helping you become a better solo hiker.  Please follow Shelby on Instagram @groundupadventures.  You will love this episode about what it takes to be a solo hiker and why it means so much to Shelby Mann.

Please subscribe to the podcast.  Any comments or questions please email me jake@journeywithjake.net.

Stephanie Hunt has spent the last three decades travelling around the world, skiing, sailing, and her latest exploit: hiking the 2,650-mile length of the west coast of the USA.

Music © Barney & Izzi Hardy.