Solo (But Not Quite Alone)
07/11/18 • 39 min
Your stories of spending time solo in the outdoors. Including a bikepacker, a so-called fat hiker, an aspiring astronaut, an extrovert, two med students, and a backcountry paddler, in short - you and me.
It's been almost 2 years since we last asked you about how you adventure solo in Episode 8 of She Explores, Alone on the Trail. Gale asked for new submissions and she received more than she could squeeze into this episode, which is a great thing! It means you're getting out there.
Please keep in mind when you listen - there are inherent risks to recreating in the backcountry, whether you're with a friend or by yourself. It's always a good idea to take inventory of your limits.
In this episode, you'll hear:
- How solo time in nature opens up your headspace
- Why the listeners who submitted take time for themselves solo
- How Beth Bradley and Jessie Johnson used solo hiking to help quiet the negative body talk that went on in their heads
- Why getting outside solo isn't always a choice
- The ways in which you might be physically solo, but not quite alone while you're out there
- Why an extrovert says it's ok to find other people to adventure with
- The value of a long thru hike
- How going it solo can be empowering
- Some motivation to take the next step
Women featured in this episode:
- Sunny Stroeer: Website, Outside Online Article, Alpinist Article
- Jodi Spangler: Instagram
- Jessie Johnson: Instagram
- Beth Bradley: Watch her full story here; Instagram
- Francesca Turauskis: SeizeYourAdventure.com
- Savannah Simmons-Grover: Blog
- Natalie Izzo: Instagram
- Kathi Kamleitner: Blog
- Kristine Turner
- Emily Sehloff: Instagram
- Ashley Franklin
- Sian Proctor: Facebook and Kickstarter
- Julie Hotz: Instagram and Portfolio
Hosted by Gale Straub
Sponsors & Codes:
- Benchmark Maps: use code SHEEXPLORES for 20% off your order
- Ritual - try your first month!
- Sawyer: Enter giveaway at She-Explores.com/sawyer
- World Nomads: Check out their podcast at Worldnomads.com/podcasts
Music is by Lee Rosevere, Jason Shaw, and Smaller Tide via Free Music Archive (CC by A license)
Music is also by Fort Vine.
Your stories of spending time solo in the outdoors. Including a bikepacker, a so-called fat hiker, an aspiring astronaut, an extrovert, two med students, and a backcountry paddler, in short - you and me.
It's been almost 2 years since we last asked you about how you adventure solo in Episode 8 of She Explores, Alone on the Trail. Gale asked for new submissions and she received more than she could squeeze into this episode, which is a great thing! It means you're getting out there.
Please keep in mind when you listen - there are inherent risks to recreating in the backcountry, whether you're with a friend or by yourself. It's always a good idea to take inventory of your limits.
In this episode, you'll hear:
- How solo time in nature opens up your headspace
- Why the listeners who submitted take time for themselves solo
- How Beth Bradley and Jessie Johnson used solo hiking to help quiet the negative body talk that went on in their heads
- Why getting outside solo isn't always a choice
- The ways in which you might be physically solo, but not quite alone while you're out there
- Why an extrovert says it's ok to find other people to adventure with
- The value of a long thru hike
- How going it solo can be empowering
- Some motivation to take the next step
Women featured in this episode:
- Sunny Stroeer: Website, Outside Online Article, Alpinist Article
- Jodi Spangler: Instagram
- Jessie Johnson: Instagram
- Beth Bradley: Watch her full story here; Instagram
- Francesca Turauskis: SeizeYourAdventure.com
- Savannah Simmons-Grover: Blog
- Natalie Izzo: Instagram
- Kathi Kamleitner: Blog
- Kristine Turner
- Emily Sehloff: Instagram
- Ashley Franklin
- Sian Proctor: Facebook and Kickstarter
- Julie Hotz: Instagram and Portfolio
Hosted by Gale Straub
Sponsors & Codes:
- Benchmark Maps: use code SHEEXPLORES for 20% off your order
- Ritual - try your first month!
- Sawyer: Enter giveaway at She-Explores.com/sawyer
- World Nomads: Check out their podcast at Worldnomads.com/podcasts
Music is by Lee Rosevere, Jason Shaw, and Smaller Tide via Free Music Archive (CC by A license)
Music is also by Fort Vine.
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How to Be a Role Model: Mirna Valerio
Ultrarunner Mirna Valerio is a role model for many because by doing what she loves, she shows others what is possible. She’s modeling being a black, fat girl running, moving her body up and over mountains. Which begs the question - what are you modeling for others?
Women featured in this episode: Mirna Valerio, AKA "The Mirnavator." Mirna is a full-time ultrarunner, author, and public speaker. She blogs at Fat Girl Running and Runner's World.
Want to meet Mirna in person? Our friend Shanti Hodges is hosting a retreat in October. Learn more here and take $50 off with the code, 'SheExplores' at checkout!
Hosted by Gale Straub
In this episode, you'll hear:
- Why when Mirna coached high school students, she taught them to love running as a lifestyle
- How Mirna answers the oft-dreaded question, "What do you do?"
- How nature and trail running impacts Mirna personally
- The ways in which joy and suffering balance each other in ultrarunning
- Why it's important to put in the work, but why it's also important to rest and listen to your body
- Why Mirna doesn't believe changing one's outward appearance leads to happiness
- How our culture uplifts a certain beauty standard, and the ways in which Mirna believes this is changing
- What she's learned from other plus-sized women about what they want their outdoor apparel to be like
- What Mirna thinks about being a role model for others
- Who Mirna looks up to in her everyday life
- Advice for listeners on how they can be a role model
Sponsors & Codes:
- Benchmark Maps: use code SHEEXPLORES for 20% off your order
- Sawyer: Enter giveaway at She-Explores.com/sawyer
- World Nomads: Check out their podcast at Worldnomads.com/podcasts
Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook.
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Mirna Valerio's Instagram
- Mirna Valerio's Memoir: A Beautiful Work in Progress
- The Mirnavator - Short Film produced by REI and directed by Sarah Menzies
- Mirna's blog, Fat Girl Running
- Submit your story of going solo in the outdoors!
- She Explores Facebook Group
Music is by Lee Rosevere, Kai Engel, and Steve Combs via Free Music Archive (CC by A license)
Music is also by Memory Palace.
Next Episode
The Story of an Adventure Friendship
This is the story of how Gretchen Powers and Alexandra Roberts became adventure partners. It's also about what it means to be an adventure friend, and how you might find one, too.
Sponsored by Escape Campervans
Women Featured in this Episode: Gretchen Powers and Alexandra Roberts
Hosted and Produced by Gale Straub
In this episode, you'll hear:
- How Gretchen and Alex met and why they weren't fast friends
- Why going through hard things together (emotionally and in the outdoors) can strengthen bonds
- The value of "just trying" in the outdoors
- How Gretchen and Alex went from meeting in Maine to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for their friendaversary
- The importance of knowing your friend's weaknesses in the outdoors
- Advice for making new friends and adventure partners
- How to hold onto friends once you make them
Learn more on the episode landing page.
Sponsors & Codes
- Escape Campervans: Use code 'SHEEXPLORES20' for 20% off. Book for now through June 1, 2019! Some restrictions apply - see landing page for details.
Resources:
- Gretchen Powers: Portfolio and Instagram
- Alexandra Roberts: Portfolio and Instagram
- Gretchen & Alex's first ski trip
- Organizations to Meet Women in the Outdoors: Women Who Hike, And She's Dope Too, Wylder Goods, Outdoor Women's Alliance, Bold Betties, Hike it Baby, Hiking My Way, She Jumps, Women Who Explore
- She Explores Podcast Facebook Group
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Music is by Lee Rosevere and Kai Engel via Free Music Archive (CC by A license)
Music is also by Memory Palace.
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