The Camino Cafe

Leigh Brennan

The Camino is all about connection. Reconnecting to your soul and connecting with the people you meet while walking. Pour a glass of Vino Tinto at The Camino Cafe as we feature the stories of Pilgrims. We hope to inspire those that want to walk the Camino someday and to nurture the Camino essence for those that have already walked through telling the stories of our pilgrimages. Join Host, Leigh Brennan, as she discusses all things Camino with fellow Pilgrims. Interviews are also available on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VN9ze3z61n6tRLtDXWuQw and at our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/thecaminocafehttps://linktr.ee/leighbrennan

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38 - Roger and Ruth - Walking to check-off a bucket list item leads to radical transformation and deep connections

The Camino Cafe

12/06/21 • 72 min

In this conversation, we caught up with Roger, who we last spoke with when he was in Astorga in mid-August (Season 1, Episode 28). Since then, he completed his Camino, returned home to Seattle, and made a major life change. Ruth, his partner, joined us for part of this conversation as she met Roger in Sarria and they walked on together to Santiago. Roger’s walk did check off a major bucket list item, but his main intention was to connect with people he met as he walked. Along the way, he formed very deep bonds with fellow pilgrims. We talk about doing a Camino the way you want to do it without shame. Roger faced judgment during his walk for taking a taxi and on social media for a daring photo by the 100km Marker. Roger also discusses what it was like to walk with 2 major celebrities that were walking at the same time he was. Ruth added so much to the conversation when she joined us. She talked about her own pilgrimage, changes she saw in Roger after he had been walking for several weeks, and how fun it was to meet all of his pilgrim friends. Both, Roger and Ruth, talked about the challenges in walking with someone and what it’s like when your partner meets you for the last part of your journey. I think Roger and Ruth are just delightful and I would’ve been honored to have walked any stage with them. You can connect with Roger on his popular podcast, “The Crossing It Off Podcast, What’s on your Bucket List?” I hope you will give his podcast a listen and that you enjoy their Camino stories.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crossing-it-off-podcast/id1574787210
https://www.facebook.com/CrosserOffer
https://www.instagram.com/crosser.offer/
To connect with Leigh:

https://linktr.ee/leighbrennan
The Camino Cafe Music Credit:

Original Song - "Finnis Terre" - written and performed by Jackson Maloney - Pilgrim, Singer, Musician, and Songwriter.

Connect with Jackson:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fdQsSqq9pDSwKcWlnBHKR
The Camino Cafe Pilgrim Family:
Spanish for the Camino
Heading to walk soon? Here's your chance to learn some Spanish specially designed for walking the Camino. Schedule your first lesson with Maria Seco or buy a workbook today and begin feeling more confident about your upcoming Camino.
Spanish for the Camino IG
Spanish for the Camino Facebook
Camino Concierge
Questions about walking the Camino? Looking

Connect with Leigh:
Camino News Update
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9jRyUVnjI4WJMbM7rEbXW9ycGuQwm8Ae&si=vKPxgrYLQfyC_m4H
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VN9ze3z61n6tRLtDXWuQw
Follow us on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thecaminocafepodcast/
The Camino Cafe's intro and outro song with thanks to fellow Pilgrim, Jackson Maloney. Original Song - "Finnis Terre" - written and performed by Jackson Maloney - Singer, Musician, and Songwriter. Connect with Jackson: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fdQsSqq9pDSwKcWlnBHKR

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52 - Recovery Camino - a 12 Step Camino

The Camino Cafe

04/12/22 • 61 min

I was so glad to hear about this 12 Step approach for walking the Camino. In this interview, we discuss how walking the Camino gave founders, Mark Lane-Holbert and Bob Shea, the idea to start a Camino specially designed for anyone currently in any type of 12 Step Program or anyone supporting someone in a program. We also discuss their upcoming Recovery Caminos happening this May and September. There's still room in both groups, so if you know of anyone that may be interested, please feel free to share this information. They also run a virtual Recovery Camino on Camino for Good. Thanks to Mark and Bob for so generously leading this important effort for the Camino Community! Recovery Camino
Recovery Camino website https://recoverycamino.com/
Recovery Camino Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/RecoveryCamino/
Mark's website https://www.runninganthropologist.com/
Bob's website https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Fqu5_jAQLNTNXUobe-How
Virtual 12 Step Camino on Camino for Good https://caminoforgood.com/
The Camino Cafe Podcast
YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VN9ze3z61n6tRLtDXWuQw
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/216352732761518
Email mailto://[email protected]
Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-camino-cafe/id1562037974
Spotify Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/2djuHOofIXhSkrXUdP1NZ4
The Camino Cafe Podcast Family
Spanish for the Camino https://spanishforcamino.com/
Camino Concierge http://caminoconcierge.com/
The Camino Cafe's intro and outro song was made possible with the generosity of fellow Pilgrim, Jackson Maloney.
Original Song - "Finnis Terre" - written and performed by Jackson Maloney - Pilgrim, Singer, Musician, and Songwriter.
Connect with Jackson: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fdQsSqq9pDSwKcWlnBHKR

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25 - Sven Kaven - Walking Mindfully

The Camino Cafe

07/27/21 • 63 min

Sven is a Pilgrim based out of Germany, a mindfulness teacher, a Camino Guide, a professional photographer and filmmaker, and soon-to-be-published author. He's walked over 15,000 kilometers, walking numerous routes around the world and several and less traveled Camino Routes. Just speaking with Sven is a calming experience. In this interview, you'll hear about his Caminos, how to be more present in order to enjoy the richness of the moment, the Camino magic he's experienced, how the Camino delivers all the time if you are ready to receive it, and the importance of nourishment. I'm adopting his walking mantra that he mentions around the 52-minute mark "One step more, nothing else to do." I hope you enjoy this conversation and getting to know Sven as much as I did! I encourage you to also watch his beautiful documentary shot on the Camino (link below). Buen Camino!
Connect with Sven
www.wewalknow.com
https://www.instagram.com/wewalknow/
Sven's documentary - "Are you already the most important being in your life"
https://youtu.be/AKDzmXpxnQU
Leigh's social sites:
https://linktr.ee/leighbrennan
The Camino Cafe Music Credit:

Original Song - "Finnis Terre" - written and performed by Jackson Maloney - Pilgrim, Singer, Musician, and Songwriter.
Connect with Jackson:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fdQsSqq9pDSwKcWlnBHKR

Affiliates:
Spanish for the Camino
Heading to walk soon? Here's your chance to learn some Spanish specially designed for walking the Camino. Schedule your first lesson with Maria Seco or buy a workbook today and begin feeling more confident about your upcoming Camino.
Link to buy workbooks: https://gumroad.com/a/960042099
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spanishforcamino/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spanishforcamino
Camino Concierge
Questions about walking the Camino? Looking for practical advice? The Camino Concierge can help! Contact veteran pilgrim, Michelle Lessard, today and gain valuable insight on preparing and walking the Camino.
https://www.instagram.com/caminoconcierge/
https://www.facebook.com/CaminoConcierge

50 - Steve Walther - Camino Portuguese makes 3 Caminos and still counting!

The Camino Cafe

03/25/22 • 78 min

Follow our channel so you never miss an episode! This week we have Steve Walther back at The Camino Cafe Podcast to talk about his very recent Camino on the Portuguese Route. I’m not sure which one of us is the bigger Camino Geek! I always love talking to Steve. This interview was no exception. Things get deep with some great insights and very funny at times. While Steve has a wonderful sense of humor, he’s very serious when it comes to how much he loves his family and the Camino. I am in deep gratitude to Steve for all of his personal support for me, for this podcast, and for how he gives back to our pilgrim family. He’s always offering tips and advice to folks who have questions about the routes he’s walked. Thanks to Steve for sharing his stories and to you for watching this conversation. Please subscribe to our channel (above) so you don’t miss a podcast and please join our Facebook community
Episodes are also available on Apple and Spotify podcasts, so you can listen while you walk or drive. Please give us a thumbs up and comment so we know you were here!
The Camino Cafe Podcast
YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VN9ze3z61n6tRLtDXWuQw
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/216352732761518
Email mailto://[email protected]
Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-camino-cafe/id1562037974
Spotify Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/2djuHOofIXhSkrXUdP1NZ4
The Camino Cafe Podcast Family
Spanish for the Camino https://spanishforcamino.com/
Camino Concierge http://caminoconcierge.com/
The Camino Cafe's intro and outro song was made possible with the generosity of fellow Pilgrim, Jackson Maloney.
Original Song - "Finnis Terre" - written and performed by Jackson Maloney - Pilgrim, Singer, Musician, and Songwriter.
Connect with Jackson: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fdQsSqq9pDSwKcWlnBHKR

48 - Jan Rose - US-based Pilgrim & Veteran shares how the Camino heals & prepares us for life challenges

The Camino Cafe

03/17/22 • 54 min

This interview with Texas-based Pilgrim, Major (Ret) Jan Rose, US Army Nursing Corps, just humbled me over and over again. What an honor it was to be able to interview Jan after she walked with “Warriors on the Way”. I didn’t know anything about Jan’s walk or life prior to our chat. Halfway into the interview, I just wanted to pass the mic to someone like Oprah as Jan’s story feels as if it deserves to reach an even wider audience. During our chat, we discussed how The Camino helps with PTSD, and in particular, how it helps everyone prepare for future life challenges that will undoubtedly come our way as humans. Many of her stories about serving in Iraq, helping a fellow Pilgrim during her walk, and what it was like standing at Cruz de Ferro with fellow soldiers are just a few that brought strong emotions up for me. I hope you will listen, watch, and help me share her story with others.

Warriors on the Way, a 501(c)(3) Veterans’ organization:

https://warriorsontheway.org/
To connect with Leigh:
https://linktr.ee/leighbrennan

The Camino Cafe's intro and outro song is made possible with the generosity of fellow Pilgrim, Jackson Maloney. Original Song - "Finnis Terre" - written and performed by Jackson Maloney - Pilgrim, Singer, Musician, and Songwriter.
Connect with Jackson:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fdQsSqq9pDSwKcWlnBHKR

The Camino Cafe Pilgrim Family:
Spanish for the Camino
Heading to walk soon? Here's your chance to learn some Spanish specially designed for walking the Camino. Schedule your first lesson with Maria Seco or buy a workbook today and begin feeling more confident about your upcoming Camino.
Spanish for the Camino IG
Spanish for the Camino Facebook
Camino Concierge
Questions about walking the Camino? Looking for practical advice? The Camino Concierge can help! Contact veteran pilgrim, Michelle Lessard, today and gain valuable insight on preparing and walking the Camino.
Camino Concierge IG
Camino Concierge Facebook
The Stone Boat Guest House
https://www.thestoneboat.com/caminocafepodcast

31 - Phil Volker and Annie O'Neil - Phil's Camino

The Camino Cafe

08/31/21 • 62 min

Here's the 3rd part of my conversation with Phil Volker. We were thrilled to have Filmmaker and Author, Annie O'Neil, join us in this conversation, too. Annie produced and directed the documentary about Phil's dream of walking the Camino despite having stage 4 cancer. Annie was also Co-Producer and a featured Pilgrim in the documentary, Walking the Camino: Six Ways to Santiago. Buen Camino!
Connect with Phil:
http://caminoheads.com/
Connect with Annie:
https://annieoneil.com/
Watch "Phil's Camino, So Far So Good"
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/philscamino/
Phil's Camino Trailer
https://vimeo.com/355352576
Phil's Camino Website
http://philscamino.com/
Leigh's social sites:
https://linktr.ee/leighbrennan
The Camino Cafe Music Credit:

Original Song - "Finnis Terre" - written and performed by Jackson Maloney - Pilgrim, Singer, Musician, and Songwriter.
Connect with Jackson:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fdQsSqq9pDSwKcWlnBHKR

64 - Tara Marlow - Camino Wandering

The Camino Cafe

10/12/22 • 50 min

Tara Marlow - Camino Wandering, available on Amazon.
From Leigh - Through walking a Camino we see firsthand that we can trust in abundance vs scarcity....that there’s enough for all of us. There’s no shortage of Camino Magic or Camino Angles for we Pilgrims. There will be a place to sleep, a cafe for a warm cafe con Leche, the strength found to finish a tough climb, courage rising up to help you go on when your body just wants to quit, just a kilometer or so down the road something will help you keep going.

There are no limits on how a Camino can help you transform or heal nor any limit on the number of Pilgrims that can receive some healing or be transformed through a Camino. We don’t know exactly how or when it will transform us, maybe during our walk, or maybe it takes a second walk, or it happens after you get home and process it all but we can have faith that with an open heart the Camino will provide.

During our Camino we may very well be the magic or the one providing...maybe just the sharing of your story helps another pilgrim feel less alone in the world as you bond over a common life hardship, maybe we go on to start a non-profit like Rocco, Sister Katherine....or maybe we go home with the strength to deal with a difficult situation that must be sorted out, or maybe we will write a book about our Camino that will inspire others like our guest today, Tara Marlow, did.

Either way know....If you walk....all is possible. Not just for some pilgrims, but for all pilgrims and for you too! Tara “s story will show you just that. She's originally from Sydney, Australia but spent 20 years working in the US until she became a full-time traveler and travel writer. She is currently based in Tasmania. I am so inspired by her life journey and how the Camino played into where she is today in life. She had a dream to walk the Camino solo after leaving an amazing but extremely stressful career. That walk led to a second Camino and then to the publishing of a fictional Camino book that focuses on characters many of us can relate to. Tara’s story, her energy, and her wisdom really resonated with me. I think it may resonate with you as well. Please join me at The Camino Cafe table as we hear Tara share her story in her own words. After you listen to this episode check out behind-the-scenes footage on YouTube of this interview plus the bonus video content where we played 20 Camino Questions available here on our podcast and on our YouTube channel.
Connect with Tara:
Tara's Book - Camino Wandering available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3z68xYZ
➜ WEBSITE: https://www.taramarlowauthor.com

➜ NEWSLETTER: https://www.thecrackpotwriter.com/newsletter/

➜ FACEBOOK:

18 - Carol Alexander-Price - How the Camino can help you gain confidence!

The Camino Cafe

07/03/21 • 48 min

Carol had no idea how walking the Camino several years ago would transform her life. After that first pilgrimage, she moved to Spain and opened not one but two businesses. She currently runs a successful English school and a Camino Tour Business called Camino Confidence. I love how passionate she is about helping other women gain confidence through walking the Camino. While Carol has always been adventurous, midlife brought some new challenges that she learned to overcome through lessons on the path. I love how open she was about sharing her story. During our chat, I found her enthusiasm uplifting and her courage so inspiring. In this interview, you will also hear an update on how things are going along the Way and in Leon. Buen Camino!
Camino Confidence - Connect with Carol to learn more about the Camino and to get info about her upcoming "Camino Taster" Tours:
https://www.instagram.com/camino_confidence_carol/
https://www.facebook.com/CaminoConfidencepalencia

Connect with Leigh:
https://linktr.ee/leighbrennan
Affiliates:
Spanish for the Camino
Heading to walk soon? Here's your chance to learn some Spanish specially designed for walking the Camino. Schedule your first lesson with Maria Seco or buy a workbook today and begin feeling more confident about your upcoming Camino.
Link to buy workbooks: https://gumroad.com/a/960042099
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spanishforcamino/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spanishforcamino
Camino Concierge
Questions about walking the Camino? Looking for practical advice? The Camino Concierge can help! Contact veteran pilgrim, Michelle Lessard, today and gain valuable insight on preparing and walking the Camino.
https://www.instagram.com/caminoconcierge/
https://www.facebook.com/CaminoConcierge
http://caminoconcierge.com/
The Camino Cafe Music Credit:

Original Song - "Finnis Terre" - written and performed by Jackson Maloney - Pilgrim, Singer, Musician, and Songwriter.

Connect with Jackson:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fdQsSqq9pDSwKcWlnBHKR

9 - Dan Mullins - We switch seats! Leigh interview's the legendary Pilgrim behind My Camino, The Podcast

The Camino Cafe

05/23/21 • 64 min

What an honor it was to interview Pilgrim, Podcaster, and Musician, Dan Mullins! I've walked many, many miles listening to him interviewing Pilgrims and enjoying his Camino-inspired music. It was a pleasure getting to know the Pilgrim behind the most popular and longest-running Camino podcast. Dan really opens up here and shares some amazing stories and insights from his own journey and what he's learned by interviewing over 200+ Pilgrims. Dan has shown me true Camino Family support by supporting me in starting up this Podcast. He is a gift to the Camino community and the work he does support all Camino Pilgrims who have walked or are hoping to walk someday soon. Thanks, Dan, for the interview and for all you do for the Camino Family! Check out the links below:
(****Please know...I am just getting started with this podcast so any sound deficiencies on this episode are on me! )
Dan's Music on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/search/dan%20mullins
Dan's Podcast - My Camino, The Podcast:
https://player.whooshkaa.com/shows/my-camino-the-podcast
Somewhere Along the Way video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlwSJd4b_GQ
Dan's Website:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlwSJd4b_GQ
Please subscribe to our channel here and to our Podcast:
https://thecaminocafe.buzzsprout.com
Have an idea for someone we should interview? Reach out to Leigh at [email protected]

35 - Russ Eanes - Walk of a Lifetime - "Better to die with your memories than your dreams"

The Camino Cafe

09/20/21 • 62 min

I can't think of a better way to close Season 1 than with Russ Eanes. What an amazing Pilgrim. I enjoyed his Camino memoir, Walk of a Lifetime, so much! His book really inspired me. In particular, I can't get this quote out of my mind...."Better to die with your memories than your dreams". In this interview, you will hear us chat about the "Camino for life attitude", Camino Magic, The Camino River, A glimpse of Heaven, and packing tips. His book is loaded with tips, inspiration, great quotes and points to ponder and savor, and educational references from writers that we don't hear about often enough. Russ walked the Frances from St. Jean with 12 principles that I think would help any Pilgrim. His wife, Jane, joined him in Sarria to Santiago. I just loved every minute of this interview. I am so glad I had the chance to chat with Russ before walking my next pilgrimage. I hope you enjoy our conversation as well. Buen Camino!
SEASON 2 Coming in November 2021 - Stay Tuned!
Walk of a Lifetime
https://smile.amazon.com/Walk-Lifetime-Miles-Camino-Santiago/dp/173330360X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NBE1XMHJ4FJH&dchild=1&keywords=russ+eanes&qid=1632350422&sprefix=russ+eanes%2Caps%2C-1&sr=8-1
Leigh's social sites:
https://linktr.ee/leighbrennan
The Camino Cafe Music Credit:

Original Song - "Finnis Terre" - written and performed by Jackson Maloney - Pilgrim, Singer, Musician, and Songwriter.
Connect with Jackson:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fdQsSqq9pDSwKcWlnBHKR

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The Camino Cafe currently has 123 episodes available.

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The episode title '38 - Roger and Ruth - Walking to check-off a bucket list item leads to radical transformation and deep connections' is the most popular.

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