49 - Andy Holloway - 3 Caminos completed & walking again! Why we walk & how it helps with our challenges!

03/21/22 • 62 min

When Whidbey Island Native, Andy, reached out to me to tell me his Camino story, he had no idea that Dan Mullins had mentioned him to me months ago. As soon as I read his message learning he was bringing his 8th-grade daughter, Lily, to Spain to walk soon, I was even more intrigued. I enjoyed our chat so much. I love that Andy has made a promise to both his daughters that once they reach 8th grade, he will take them on a Camino Pilgrimage. Andy feels the Camino has helped him to better deal with anxiety and some challenging health issues with Graves disease. The story of his first Camino is really moving, including how he had to abandon it and return to finish. He and his family are currently living in Germany. He and Lily are now walking from Leon to the end of the world. We will meet up in Santiago when they arrive for a follow-up interview. Stay tuned!
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48 - Jan Rose - US-based Pilgrim & Veteran shares how the Camino heals & prepares us for life challenges

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.

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

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
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