Mt Mamas Misadventures Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The "Path of the Gods" on Italy's Amalfi Coast will capture your soul. The steep cliffs overlook a turquoise sea. Shanna wanted to take on this adventure alone and it the off season. She recounts what she learned and what to do and to avoid to make this epic bucket list hike blissful and incredible.
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And thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
As one of the earliest 911 dispatchers at Yellowstone NP, Shanna, has heard and seen it all. She shares her stories of growning up in Yellowstone National Park and how she has found healing and peace in the wildlands there.
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Thanks as always to:
Harvest Consulting, for all your support in empowering women
and Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
Ever feel like you have fallen down a mountain and are beaten up and don't know where to go now? Christine shares her story of revival and renewal and how to find the passion and purpose in your dreams or business. Find your Joy. Find your "Zone of Genius" and start moving forward!
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Thanks as always for our music "Salamanca"
Rescues can be intense and convoluted. Emily shares how she was both the victim and rescuer in two recent climbing and rafting adventures gone awry. Also, this is part of her therapy and PTSD recovery.
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
Breathwork is more than just breathing - it taps into the deepest parts of yourself and awakens your soul. Michelle shares how she was transformed and how simple breathing practices can change your life.
Find her at: @thebreathwithinyou and breathwithinyou.com
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
When she turned 50, Amy was ready to take back her health. The towering summit of Mt Timpanogos was the goal, but it would be a hard journey to get there. Urged on by the strength of her family and the memory of her grandmother, Cleo, Amy learned to "hike your own hike" and that "the mountain is a metaphor for life".
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
In this heartwarming concluding episode, Nikki finds deep connection in her Swedish past and learns that even when you don't find the end you were desperately hoping for, sometimes a glorious new beginning follows.
This episode is sponsored by "Harvest Consulting" - Follow the Law of the Harvest - Achieve Growth!
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
Single mom by day, reality star by night. Nikki is someone who "just does a thing". She was just minding her own business, doing Swedish geneology, and discovered "Allt for Sverige" was casting for thier next season. Nikki just "got a wild hare", applied and got in! But she soon discovered the drama just begun.
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
She just wanted a beautiful sunrise photo on a Venician bridge, but in one second, everything changed.
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
The blissful Saturnia hot springs hid nasty secrets. Poor Kristine was just looking for beautiful photos with powder blue water, and ended up with much more than she bargained for.
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
The Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah have held world speed records up to 631 mph. Monique happened to arrive there for thier annual "Speed Week" with her family, only to surprisingly find herself IN a vehicle trying for her own personal record of 130 mph.
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
Pet photography was always the dream for Dawn. Discover her tips on how to start a new business from just a few thoughts, fierce determination and pushing through failure. Her result has been joy and passion every day capturing the unique moments and connections in her clients. Learn from her as well as she shares some of her tricks for capturing the special shots that make each animal special.
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https://www.fuzzylovephoto.com/
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
From tracking down Glow Worms in the night to exploring the secret pools of Abel Tasman, Jenni shares the dream that is New Zealand and why this gem needs to be on your bucket list!
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
A year on the north island of New Zealand was full of adventures for Jenni. Living in a beach town as her husband worked as a physician she shares the beautiful places she explored, including her adventures trying to find the most elusive of New Zealands' residents, the Kiwi.
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
From sunrises on the Sahara to the tunnels under Turkey, the old world is rich is culture and wonder. Elisa Sheranian Hof shares her tips and tricks to traveling with families and showing your children the world.
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
Elisa dreamed of "world-schooling" with her family. She shares her adventures from Barcelona to the Costa Del Sol and navigating funiculars to being chased through desereted beaches. Traveling with a larger family has it's tricks, learned through trial and error and a wing of luck.
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
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It started with feeding the hungry out of her garage with her husband. Now, Lilian is part of a larger non-profit, Tabitha's Way, in her local community whose sole purpose is to not just provide "hand out's", but also a "hand up". She shares what YOU can do this holiday season to help out your local food pantries and help those who just need a break.
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
Backpacking with llamas is a thing! Fraught with adventure and drama, Marilyn and Erin share thier recent exploits with these adorably strong and unpredictable creatures and share some hard-earned tips and tricks to having your own epic adventure.
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
Rappelling is like "sitting on the air", totally exhilarating with amazing views, but you have to earn it. Emily H shares how she gained the courage to step over the edge and then help her sister battle fear and panic together.
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
Goshute Cave is tucked away in the desert mountains south of Wendover, Nevada. Only accessable by rough dirt roads, it has claimed many tires and car parts. On a day in March, Emily H describes how harrowing this road can become when winter won't release her grip on the Nevada desert.
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
Dressed in her Van's shoes, Shirrell and her husband, head into the Utah mountains in thier Side-By-Side vehicle ready for adventure. Little did she know, this wildlife encounter would be one she would never forget.
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
Noone expects to spend a night in the desert unprepared, but that's where Erin, Emily and Kathryn found themselves after 3 1/2 days of exhausting floating on the Escalante River. After escaping near tragedy there, they found themselves hopelessly lost in Egypt, a canyon in the Escalante desert.
In 2005, the Escalante River in Southern Utah was surging at record levels. Erin had heard this was going to be an epic year to float it and invited her friends, Emily and Kathryn. What they didn't know however, is that a raging river brings terrifying surprises around every corner and a near-death experience for two of the women.
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
How do you overcome your "inner self-critic"? Ember Pilati shares her powerful secrets for developing self-compassion. She walks you through learning how to build on self-kindness, understand common humanity and mindfulness, rejecting self-pity, learning what we need right now and becoming intentional of how we speak to ourselves.
Find her at: Emerge Empowered by Ember Pilati (podcast)
emberpilati.com (online resources and life-coaching)
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
Looking for lush mountain landscapes, peaks and quaint Peruvian villages? Llamas? Then the Lares Trek is for you. Jenn shares her tips and tricks and that even with medical issues of her own, a strong support crew can get you through anything.
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
Rising 11,753 ft, Mt Timpanogos is no sissy summit. During the summer, she can be brutal to climb at over 16 miles and 5,000 ft elevation gain, but in the winter, it's a whole other story. Avalanches, rock slides, fierce winds, thousand foot cliff faces and crumbling cornices to name a few. Emily shares her obsession with this mountain and the 5 attempts it took to summit this beautiful beast in the winter.
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
Trapped in her tent while it was trying to take off, Cindi realized this was no ordinary storm! Here her first hand account of surviving a tornado as a 14 yr old.
She also introduces her incredible new group participation game, "Villian", which is a blast for small and large groups. Check it out at villiangame.com
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
What is it like confronting your deepest and most terrifying fear? Monique shares her struggles to face the scariest thing she never thought she could do. When surrounded by love, you can accomplish anything!
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
Stories from Marilyn Hodson-Boucher and Emily Hodson Hacken on how all this womens adventure craziness began and our dreams and schemes for the future. This group is all about you! Every woman is incredible and can do incredible things!!! Wahoo 100th Episode!!!!!
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
Stories on how all this womens adventure craziness began and our dreams and schemes for the future. This group is all about you! Every woman is incredible and can do incredible things!!! Wahoo 100th Episode!!!!!
Deep in the Domincan Republic, Cambrie and 8 other gals found themselves in the seediest of neighborhoods. After returning from a beautiful hike, they find that everything is not as it seems.
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
Ever dream of doing humanitarian work abroad? When Cambrie found the International Language Program was heading to the Domnican Republic, she was hooked. What could be more fulfilling than teaching children English and playing on breaks? But Cambrie also learned, there are no rules when you are out of the schools.
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
From getting accidentally rescued, exploring the northern jungles to working in an Italian restaurant, Michi shares her adventures abroad in Australia. Michi is originally from Japan, and mostly wanted to learn English, but ended up discovering much more.
Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca"
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Hot Air Ballooning was a college sport in Hokkaido, Japan. Michi joined the club, and shares what it's like to pilot these incredible balloons, including her misadventures racing across the farmlands of Japan.
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
Women are tough on stuff. Brittany shares her new line of bamboo clothing tough enough for adventurous women and also how she is empowering women through her company, "Get Out There Girl".
Check her out at: @get_out_there_girl and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getouttheregirl/
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist for our music "Salamanca"
A two mile easy snowshoe to a mountain yurt rapidly becomes dangerous as a heavy winter storm sets in, navigation fails, and darkness descends.
Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca"
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Empowerd by her bike across Utah, Katie now attempted riding to Canada and Mexico from Utah. Chased by dogs, fighting fierce winds, and facing up to 100 mile days, she shares how she learned to battle through the rough days and fill her soul with the beautiful days. Her mantra is now "just start now and do something".
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca".
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Cycling across Utah had always been Katie's dream and 2020 was the perfect year. With friends and an RV as support, she worked part time and biked part time on her $300 bike. She'd never done anything like this before but was determined to succeed.
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(Katie is featured on Episode 10)
Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca"
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Getting outside and adventuring for the first time can be so intimidating. Carrie shares her journey from fear to fearlessness. As a single mom of teenagers, and growning up in the midwest with few outdoor friends, she has learned that anytime of life is perfect to become the woman you want to be. She shares how the Mt Mamas have helped her find a safe and kind place to learn new skills and discover a wild new side of herself.
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(Carrie's episode on "Peeing in the Mountains" - Episode 9)
Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca"
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Serve a meal, and lift a life. The Food and Care Coalition helps "to alleviate hunger and diminish the plights of poverty for those who enter our doors". Kari, one of our own Mt Mamas, has been helping this organization in Provo, Utah since she was in college. She shares how easy it is to lift a life and make a change.
Check out the "Food and Care Coalition" at foodandcare.org
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca"
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An epic romance set in Zion's National Park. Marilyn shares the story of falling in love with her sweetheart; from the tender moments, to the brutal suffering that follows, and how love can carry us through it all.
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Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca"
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The Narrows is THE iconic slot canyon in Zion's National Park, Utah. Marilyn, and her group of college friends, decide to try the 16 miles in one day, but noone has thought to check the weather. As the rain starts to fall, the waters start to rise and they desperately look for escape.
Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca"
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As Utah Educator of the Year and Utah Art History Educator of the Year, Anna Davis, our own Mt Mama, shares her story of how to inspire students and engage them in learning. She also shares the process of creating a powerful, collaborative mural, "Sacred Images" created by Timpanogos High School Students in 2022 and how they learned to tell thier story. Check out thier process: https://thssacredimagesmural.vercel.app/and video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWzIhTEu1Q8 Anna's Engaged Learning Student Posters: https://engagementposters.com/ Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for her music "Salamanca"
From the luscious green mountains to the black volcanos covered in blue ice, Iceland is a MUST for any adventurous soul. Only one thing could keep Emma from her dreams - viruses!
Thank you to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca"
Scotland holds many mysteries. Centuries of civilizations have left layers upon layers of secrets in the ground. Emma shares what it is like to travel below the streets in Edinburgh Scotland in almost darkness.
Thanks to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca"
The John Muir Trail tops out at Mt Whitney - the highest point in the lower 48 states. Angela describes what it is to come down from that incredible peak and then the grit it takes to make it over stunning and punishing passes every day thereafter.
You can check out Angela in her other backpacking and RV adventures at: Travel New Trails - youtube
Thanks as always to Sara, the Intrumentalist, for her music "Salamanca"
Deep in the California Sierra-Nevada mountains, lies the John Muir Trail. 221 miles of rugged peaks and high alpine lakes it travels through Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Angela, a seasoned thru-hiker, shares her agonies and joys of starting this bucket-list trail.
You can check out Angela in her other backpacking and RV adventures at: Travel New Trails - youtube
Thanks to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca"
Dark movements in the woods. We've all seen them. Animals or something more sinister? Emily shares her local story and retells Claires as well, about being face to face with terror that she could never erase from her memory.
Check out the podcast, "The Sasquatch Chronicles" Episode 515 and others for more spooky true tales.
And thanks to HoliznaCC0 for our music "Shadow Self"
Riding bareback was the most thrilling feeling for Jane. Since she was a child, it was the only way to ride. From possible mob-connections to cliff-riding, Jane shares her wild adventures on the back of a horse.
Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca"
Deep in the woods of the West and on her Honeymoon no less, Jane finds herself trying to find her way back to camp by moonlight, only to feel a presence is near...
Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist for our music "Salamanca"
Deep in the Moab, Utah desert is a canyon full of incredible rappels and towering walls. Hoping to find our next crazy fun canyon to lead, Jeremy brought some buddies and 11 Mt Mamas down over 10 thrilling rappels. But as dusk drew near, we knew the most thrilling and heart-stopping 200 ft rappel awaited. No one had done it before and as the darkness set in, the headlamp batteries began to die...
Horses can heal and comfort, and Bridle Up Hope helps women and young women find that healing. Ivy Wimber shares how she found healing through horses herself and how she continues to help empower women as an instructor. After the passing of thier daughter, the Covey family created Bridle Up Hope to help other women and young women find connection, empowerment and healing through horses using the "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People". You can feel Ivy's love and hope through her stories and how to find connection with horses yourself.
Check out "Bridle Up Hope" at:
https://www.bridleuphope.org/ and https://www.bridleuphopemapletonutah.org/
@bridleuphope
Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca"
Spiders in her bed and snakes in the rafters. Emily shares what it was like to be a new nursing student deep in the villages along the Amazon River. Joining a team of doctors, nurses and other students, they were tasked with performing community surveys among the families there. The people were incredible, but she learned the help we try to give these communities can sometimes be quite far off the mark.
The jungles of Peru have many secrets, but the most incredible of all is the hidden stone city of Machu Picchu. Built in the 1400's by the Inca's, it was tucked away until it was discovered again in 1911. Emily shares THE best way to get to this hidden city is through the way the Inca people did - The Inca Trail.
Kolob canyon has over 11 rappels up to 200 feet...and flowing water. Plenty of places for misadventures. But it wasn't until the end that things began to unravel for Jaime's canyoneering crew.
Heaps Canyon is the BIGGEST, knarliest, canyon in Zions National Park. Sporting a 560 ft rappell, it cranks up the adventure. Jamie shares great basic canyoneering skills and then dives into a play by play of this epic canyon.
This episode will MELT your HEART! The Covid epidemic was hard on Tijuana. Especially the vulnerable. From an Aides orphanage, to a father who just lost his brother to Covid while they were building his home, Marilyn and Erica share the hope and love they and thier families gave and found helping this incredible community in Tijuana.
Side note - As women, we want to help "Spark of Hope Foundation" build a womans center in the future!!! Women empowering women to a better future!! Email us a mtnmamasutah@gmail.com if you are interested.
If you or your family want to help "Spark of Hope Foundation", check them out at sparkofhopefoundation.org
Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca"
How do you inspire your children to appreciate life and love people? Serving the children and families of Tijuana, Mexico. That's what Marilyn and Erica discovered over Christmas Break 2021. The non-profit organization, "Spark of Hope Foundation" has been building homes for poverty-stricken families in Tijuana for over 20 years. Marilyn and Erica share how the trip changed thier lives and the lives of thier children.
Check out "Spark of Hope" at sparkofhopefoundation.org
Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca"
Lima, Peru has many hidden gems. From the ancient to the adorable. Akaila shares her explorations through this diverse city and beyond.
Thanks to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music, "Salamanca".
The emerald, towering mountains of the Peruvian Andes fill the soul for climbers and adventurers. Akaila went, however, to help a small Andean village build the foundation for a women's art and handicraft market. With no ability to speak Quechuan, she learned how to communicate with joy and love with the children and women there.
Check out the organization she went with:
Awamaki "Woven in Community"
https://www.awamaki.org/
Thanks to Sara, the Instrumentalist for our music, "Salamanca"
Ireland is one of the magical places of the world. Jamie shares her recent excursion, complete with sailor shanties and incredible luck. She's a comedian, and this episode will have you giggling for sure!
Check her out on social media as "1womanbroadway" - Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music
Sassy, vulnerable, thoughtful and just a bit wild, Becca Williams was beloved by so many women. She passed away on Mothers Day suddenly and left behind a sweet husband and two small children. The Mt Mamas share thier love and stories about her adventures and how she touched them. We love you Becca and wish we could just go on one last skinny-dip together!
Support her children by donating to her GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/becca-seegmiller-williams-memorial-fund?qid=1e1b021b0f4e64ac57764413279cc5f0
Thanks to Sarah, the Instrumentalist, for our intro "Salamanca"
We were shocked and deeply saddened to lose one of our own dear Mt Mamas, Lindsay Eatchel recently. She passed on with her husband in a plane crash in Cedar City, Utah. She leaves her sweet children and family. If you came to Mt Mamas activities, you had probably met Lindsay. We adored her as an inspiration for living your best life. She lived fearlessly and challenged herself at every outdoor turn. This is our tribute to her. May you continue to love and live Lindsay where ever you are!
If you want to donate to the GoFundMe for her children: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-with-steven-and-lindsay-eatchel-memor
Thanks to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our intro "Salamanca" and John Denver for our outro "Annie's Song".
Uganda is a country of jungles, beautiful people, and incredible adventure. Carrie came for humanitarian work, and after a motorcycle crash going to a village, they decide hitchhiking is their only option to get home. But with a recent terrorist bombing, things get complicated...
At 19, Carrie wanted to teach English in China. When it unexpectedly ended early, she and some girlfriends decided to backpack Thailand. There they learned, it was much easier to get in than out.
Thanks to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca"
Lori Payne breaks down the 9 habits from "Habits of Health" to easy simple steps that anyone can do. Hear her tips and tricks and simple ways to motivate yourself into a healthier you!!
She is also a "Habits of Health" Life Coach. Find her at: loriopayne@hotmail.com or Lori Orchard Payne on Facebook
Thanks as always to Sara, "The Instrumentalist" for our music "Salamanca"
After her family emergency, Angela Terry returns to compete the Appalachian trail in 2021. The second half of the Appalachian Trail ended up being totally different. Loneliness and injuries stack up to prevent her from making it to the end. Can she persevere? She also shares her favorite "Section Hikes" if you want to do just a portion on your own.
Follow her in all her adventures at:
@travelnewtrails on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube
Thanks to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca"
The world was on hold in 2020. Angela had dreamed of doing the Appalachian Trail for 10 years. Just recently furloughed from work, this was her perfect time to sneak onto a quiet version of one of the most popular "through-hikes" in the United States. But as always, the path is never without adventure or easy.
Thanks to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca"
At a 2 mile open water swim, 112 mile bike, and 26 mile run - the Ironman triathalon is no joke. Candace trained for years, battling countless injuries, and then was presented one of the most brutal courses in a record heat wave. She shares how she fought through it all and was able to stay focused and survive.
Having a hard time getting motivated to improve your health? Toni Allman shares tips she has learned from Habits for Health, where she works as a coach or "guide".
Find her on Facebook and Instagram:
Toni Allman and @allmantw
Thanks as always to Sara, The Instrumentalist for our music "Salamanca"
At the end of 2020, Mt Mamas began their first Assistant Guide Trainings. Erica, was recovering from a broken toe and feeling trapped from the pandemic. Her best friend, Lisa, was craving something new and a challenge. They were not experts, but just wanted to see what they could learn. They share that not only is becoming an Assistant Guide fulfilling because you learn and grow, but you get to help women to the very same thing.
You could become a Mt Mama Assistant Guide! Check out "Guiding" on the top pulldown menu at mtmamas.org for all the details.
In 1994, the LA area was devastated by a 6.7 earthquake that crumbled homes and collapsed freeways. Lisa Jones and Erica Splattstoesser share what it was like to live through it as 10 year olds on a sleepover in the middle of the night.
Thanks to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our theme music "Salamanca"
Glacier National Park is one of the "Big Five" on the National Parks hit list. On the border with Canada, it's filled with epic views and incredible wildlife. Amy Magleby, a National Parks addict, shares her adventures getting there and hidden gems in the park. She also shares her top tips for seeing National Parks and how to save yourself some suffering along the way.
Amy Magleby has been to 44 of the 63 National Parks in the US. Her trip to the Redwoods with her young kids was where the addiction began. She shares her tips and tricks for road-tripping as a solo parent and how to survive those endless hours.
Create the life you love without all the stress! Ember Pilati shares the common pitfalls in goal-setting and how to overcome them with simple steps.
She is an amazing Life Coach too. Find her at:
Podcast - Emerge Empowered With Ember Pilati
Instagram - @emerge_empowered
Emergeempowered.com
Thanks as always to Sarah, the Instrumentalist for our theme music "Salamanca"
Jen had never done anything like the Spartan Race. With a fear of water and heights, she didn’t even want to know what she was getting herself into, but she was determined to try. She shares the power of self talk and companionship while racing and all the surprises she found along the way.
Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca"
A cruise ship can be fraught with peril. Jamie Haderlie shares her misadventures attempting ground-dropping waterslides and karaoke competitions. "Do small things that scare you", she says, and open up a world before you!
Jamie is an actress on the side as well! Find her hilarious Youtube videos on "1womanbroadway" (she is also on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram with the same tag name) Thanks to Sara, the Intrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca"
Traveling anywhere during the holidays can be insane. Then add Covid, winter storms and mysterious plane malfunctions. Through sheer luck and gratitude, Jamie, manages to skirt many a mishap and score a garnet ring besides!
Jamie is an actress on the side and is a kick to watch!!!
Find her hilarious Youtube videos on "1womanbroadway" (she is also on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram with the same tag name)
As always, thanks to Sara the Intrumentalist for our theme music "Salamanca"
Are you stuck in life? Financially or Physically? Shannon and Racheal share powerful tips on how to move forward in life. Co-founders of "Life Design", these two personable women help people design a life of fulfillment, confidence and connection. Level up your life!
Find them online at: wonlifedesign.com and wonlifedesign@outlook.com and @WonLifeDesign
Always thanks to Sara, the Instrumentalist for our music, "Salamanca".
On a girls weekend in Vegas, Shannon discovers on Facebook that her Shibu Inu dog is missing! For days and days Racheal, Shannon and Shannon's boyfriend search with no success. When days turn into weeks, everyone has given up hope. Everyone except Shannon, who now has become obsessed.
Shannon and Racheal are on social media. Find them at:
wonlifedesign.com and wonlifedesign@outlook.com and @wonlifedesign
Thanks as always to Sara, the Instrumentalist, for our music "Salamanca"
High in the Utah Uintah Mountains lies an incredible 100 mile stretch of alpine lakes and 10,000 ft peaks. Caitlin shares how to do it and the best 85 miles you must do! For anyone aspiring to be a "Thru-Hiker" this is one for the bucket list!
Winter is here! Deborah and Emily share all their simple tips and tricks to surviving and thriving this winter. It's the best season of the year!!! :)
Link to how to layer your clothing for winter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsZxsDbZxe8
Link to FREE Avalanche Awareness video (42 min): https://youtu.be/dbOmwCxGt7w
Thanks as always to Sarah, the Instrumentalist for our music "Salamanca"
Kick off the New You with an incredible inspirational story from Deborah Moore, Co-Host of Mt Mamas Misadventures. She shares her struggle from depression and eating disorders to inspiration and peace. Therapy, meds and yoga propelled her into becoming a Fitness Instructor herself. She shares how you can learn to "Focus on the Here and Now" and that once "You Can Feel Anything", the world opens up before you with possibilities.
Check her out on Instagram @real_life_is_messy
Thanks as always to Sarah, The Instrumentalist, for her music "Salamanca"
What better place to be lost than the most beautiful place on earth! Christine Diamond shares her misadventures hiking in New Zealand. She also shares why one shouldn't longboard after a breakup. Christine is also an author and has a new release "The Lonely Onion" helping children cope with loneliness and creating friendships.
Find her at: Christinediamond.com and @Christinediamondwriter
Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist
Lisa Mitchell Jones shares two rescue stories from her past: Deep powder can be a dream, but also can be dangerous when you are a snowboarder and become trapped in with no way out. Lisa shares her experience at Beaver Mt Ski Resort as a 15 yr old. Off leash in moose country can be a recipe for disaster if you have a rogue canine. Even a shock collar can't stop this dog from chasing down a massive bull moose. Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist
As a poor college student, Christine Diamond, decides to venture off to Puerto Rico where the rent is cheap and the adventure is endless! After exploring the famous Cueva Ventana (Window Cave), her friends want to venture further to the dangerous river below.
Christine, is a fantastic storyteller and author, including her newest children's book, "The Lonely Onion".
Find her at: Christinediamond.com and @christinediamondwriter
Also, thanks to Sarah - the Instrumentalist, who wrote our music "Salamanca"
Two nine year old daughters and two dads in the Utah Uintah mountains. What could go wrong? EVERYTHING!!!! Anna shares her adventure origin story, and how adversity even as a youth, can spin you into amazing adventures.
Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist
Live and create the life that you want! Don’t wait for someone to rescue you, you only have one life, live it! Fighting postpartum depression, Brittany Crane found healing in her connection with nature. She felt inspired to help other women heal through nature and being with other women. Now, she owns an outdoor women's adventure company and hosts an inspiring talk show all to inspire women to "get out there"!
Find her on: "Get Out There Girl!" on Facebook and Instagram
"The Brave Talk Show" on Facebook and Instagram
Special thanks to Sara, the Instramentalist, for our music: "Salamanca"
From the regal beauty of the Masai people to the rawness of nature, you can't climb Kilimanjaro without visiting the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. These places are so full of wildlife it's called "The "Garden of Eden". Pam and Emily share what it's like living a nature documentary and how you survive a night in the Serengeti.
Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist
After climbing through jungles and alpine deserts, Pam and Emily now begin the longest and coldest night to the summit. The brutal climb from Barafu Hut has over 200 switchbacks, all done in the dark. Your goal is Stella Point and then the summit, Uhuru Peak, by stunning sunrise.
Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist
Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa at 19,341. A massive extinct volcano, it sits between Tanzania and Kenya. This hike is not for the faint-hearted with a success rate of 50%. Though, it will transport you through seven different climate zones before spitting you out on the highest glacier in Africa. Join Pam and Emily as they share how they prepared and what it was like to hike the first half of this African gem. Part 1/3.
Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist
Roller Derby is known for it's rough and rowdiness, and that's exactly why Robin loves it! It's also a place to change norms about women and where taking up space is a good thing. She shares thoughts on how to not fear all the fun and different parts of who you are as a woman, despite what you have been told or feel you NEED to be.
Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist
Hunt, is helicoptered to Kathmandu, and Erin and Emily hike onto Kalapatar and Base Camp. Sickness hits Emily hard. Sobering and inspiring, the high Himalayas will leave their mark on your soul.
Note: Hunt does survive!!! He recovered in just a few days and ended up doing his own trek in the Annapurna mountains in Nepal which were at a lower altitude. He reported later he had a run in with the "Maoist Rebels", but he wasn't captured, they just gave him a $25 ticket and told him to look them up online.
Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist
The Himalayas are daunting, from the flight landing into Lukla, a city perched on cliffs, to the hanging glaciers of Ama Dablan. Erin and Emily share Part 2 of their Everest Base Camp Trek in 2004. They describe the awesome magesty of the mountains and the kind and tough Nepali people. All was well until their crew hit 15,000 ft, then tragedy struck.
Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist
In order to climb to base of the world's highest summit, you have to go through Kathmandu, Nepal. Erin and Emily shared their brilliant and ridiculous ways to prepare and the wonders they found on the other side of the world. Part 1 of 3.
Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist
Yellowstone National Park holds many wonders: geysers, elk...wolves...bears... And what better way to experience it than in the backcountry, in the snow, with 7 month old nursing babies! Marilyn shares her straight up feat of adventure surviving a night in wolf and bear country with a nursing infant.
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Sometimes that first step into adventure can lead to disaster. Marilyn shares two stories of tragedy and triumph from murky caves to towering ski lifts. She emphasizes that listening to that "inner voice" can make a huge difference in how it all works out.
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How many times a day do we tell ourselves "No"? Heidi decided to change her life by simply saying "Yes" more. It started with a half marathon, and now has redefined who she is. She shares how she got there and her secrets to overcome those negative obstacles. This can be YOUR year!!!!
Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist
Bahrain was in a war zone in the Middle East. Cara had come as a naive college student ready for adventure! As a civilian employed by the Navy, this was the last place she thought she would find love.
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Anyone who has traveled knows the "backside" of traveling involves getting sick, getting lost, or a myriad of other hapless tragedies. Cara shares her fierce attempt at hiking in the beautiful canyons of Peru, despite her body revolting. She also shares priceless bathroom tips for traveling abroad.
Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist
Maroon Bells, in the Snowmass Wilderness of Colorado is rated one of the most photogenic locations in the United States. And with a wedding dress on, it would make the most amazing photos - or so Kristine Hodson Porter thought - until you piss off the angry arm of the Law. (also thoughts on "designer bunnies" )
Check her out on Instagram at:
@kristine.e.porter
Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist
Deep in the temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest lies a bridge, begging to be photographed, but the journey there is fraught with peril. Kristine Porter shares her adventures attempting to capture the perfect Instagram shot.
Check out more of her photographic adventures on: Instagram - @kristineeporter Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist
Born with one hand, Sharie has learned to play the violin, piano, and even braid her girls hair! She shares her secrets of staying motivated when the world just falls down on you. Most importantly, stop being your own worst enemy and learn to love the woman looking back at you in the mirror. Everyone is needed. Hold on and push through those hard times. Hold on for one more hour. Not everything in your life has to be perfect for you to be happy. You are so needed in this world.
Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist
Oh the crazy things our parents let us do, or more likely, had NO idea what we were doing back in "the good ole days". Heather shares her schemes and adventures of her youth in Georgia and finding that wonder again.
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Heather's childhood was full of near-death and thrilling experiences in Georgia, from nearly drowning and surviving hazing at girls camp to flying a plane at 12 years old. She hilariously shares her tips and tricks for surviving and inspiring childhood.
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Michelle shares the right and wrong way to attempt snowshoeing as a novice. But by moonlight too? With cocoa and soup? Yes please! Also, a shout out to Kim, from Mountain Mama's Coffee House and Bakery in West Yellowstone - our new-found women's adventure cafe! Check her out at https://mountainmamascafe.com
Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist
From in her home to the mountains, Michelle just has the worst luck with snakes! Join her on this adventure in Farmington Utah where her unlucky children join her in this fateful adventure.
Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist
Sheena Boekweg is a published author of novels "Glitch Kingdom" and "A Sisterhood of Secret Ambitions", featuring fat positive girls with ambitions, love stories, and battle axes. She believes that beauty is intrinsic and worth is unquestionable, and thinks you can't solve all problems with food, but it will always help.
Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist
At 22,841 feet, Aconcagua is the highest summit in South America. High altitude is rough and Emily shares what it's like trekking at this altitude and the intensity and joy that motivates someone to keep reaching for these summits.
Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist
Everyone has a clunker that carried us and our wild schemes through the mountains until it gave up the ghost, sometimes dramatically. Ivy shares her series of unfortunate vehicles and the wild places she tried to get to.
Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist
Pontoons are the way to travel in the swampy south. But Ivy reports adventures begin when the motor is on it's last legs just as it gets dark. And then the police arrive...
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How do you keep on hiking 2000 miles through struggles and frustration? Jamie shares how she learned to find strength in herself and others with humor along the way.
Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist
The 2,190 mile trail from Georgia to Maine is an incredible feat usually taking 4-6 months. Each year thousands attempt to hike the whole way. Only one in four do. Jamie proposed to do it alone. Her husband waved her off, and into the woods she went...
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As an eager young woman, Pam, traveled the world in the 1970's solo. Naivete can bring crazy adventures, which is what she found accidentally travelling through civil wars in Africa and being trapped in the Middle East.
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Ever feel overwhelmed with emotion in the outdoors? Beautiful views, overcoming challenges, connecting with nature? The "Emotion of Awe" is a real thing. Sharlene describes how to tap into it's healing and resiliency power for yourself.
Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist
A lovely camp-out with girlfriends. And then the rains began...
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In the lush Tennessee wilderness, Kathryn was hoping to have a relaxing weekend in the woods with her family. It all changed when a motorcycle gang drove up as their new neighbors and started befriending her little boy. But they were not who she expected.
Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist
Getting to a hike sometimes is half the battle! Deborah shares her experiences with poor navigation and her tips for those who are directionally challenged.
Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist
Attempting the "Little Red Riding Hood" women's-only bike race, Deborah discovers her worst biking fears, then must learn how to move on.
Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist
What better time to visit Yellowstone National Park than in the winter? And what better way to go snowshoeing than by moonlight surrounded by the eerie cries of wolves?
Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist
Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah would be the last place you would think to be caught in an avalanche. Erin shares her hard earned experience of surviving an unexpected avalanche and how to almost escape getting caught.
Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist
Jenny keeps being drawn back to Africa. Madagascar, Ethiopia and South Africa have captured her heart. She was drawn in through humanitarian work and then with little plans went back and created her own humanitarian projects. She shares stories of the people and land that touched her heart.
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The one stopping you from living your fullest life is you! Bridget, a Mindset coach, walks you through techniques and affirmations to help you to stand in your power and move forward towards who you want to be.
Find her at: Facebook "Bridget Delp Ormson" or Instagram "powerofyoucoaching" Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist
Marilyn and her hubbie just wanted a nice relaxing trip in the Everglades, but it was not to be.
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On their way to Mexico for Spring Break, Marilyn and her friends find themselves stuck in the most unlikely locations with the most unlikely rescuers.
Adriana returns to share her crazy mishaps and inspirations as a foreign exchange student in Ghana. The "Door of No Return" will stir your soul.
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Originally from El Salvador, Adriana tried her best to stumble through sailing and survival with little skills but great determination. Later, she returns to her native land, only to discover dirt biking is a way of life in the jungle, and full of mishaps.
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Emily shares stories of mishap when backpacking through Morocco.
Thanks for our music "Salamanca" from Sara, the Instrumentalist