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Living AdventurouslyCraig Mod: Adventure, Discipline, and DesignIn this rich, wide-ranging conversation, Alastair Humphreys chats with Craig Mod about the overlapping worlds of adventure, creativity, and publishing. The two explore their different but kindred approaches to long walks — Craig’s meticulous, high-tech planning versus Alastair’s spontaneous, minimalist style — and how these journeys feed into their creative work. Craig shares the thinking behind his wildly successful newsletters, membership programme, and beautiful, obsessively designed books. They also dive into broader themes like cultural responsibility, self-discipline, nature connection, and why sometimes walking is just the best way to think deeply.🧭 Topics and ThemesCraig's long-distance walks acros...
2025-04-221h 11
Ask An AdventurerWas adventure better before the mobile internet?ADVENTURE. Behind the Scenes. Making it happen. Paying the Bills. Routines and Rituals. The Reality. Ready?Look past the shiny Instagram photos for a peek behind the scenes of the daily life of a 'working adventurer'.www.alastairhumphreys.com@al_humphreys
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2023-01-2613 minAsk An AdventurerHow can I improve my talks?ADVENTURE. Behind the Scenes. Making it happen. Paying the Bills. Routines and Rituals. The Reality. Ready?Look past the shiny Instagram photos for a peek behind the scenes of the daily life of a 'working adventurer'.www.alastairhumphreys.com@al_humphreys
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2023-01-1914 minAsk An AdventurerHow do you get paid to give talks?ADVENTURE. Behind the Scenes. Making it happen. Paying the Bills. Routines and Rituals. The Reality. Ready?Look past the shiny Instagram photos for a peek behind the scenes of the daily life of a 'working adventurer'.www.alastairhumphreys.com@al_humphreys
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2023-01-1212 minAsk An AdventurerHow do you get your first Speaking gig?ADVENTURE. Behind the Scenes. Making it happen. Paying the Bills. Routines and Rituals. The Reality. Ready?Look past the shiny Instagram photos for a peek behind the scenes of the daily life of a 'working adventurer'.www.alastairhumphreys.com@al_humphreys
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2023-01-0509 minAsk An AdventurerHow do you build the confidence to show people your work?ADVENTURE. Behind the Scenes. Making it happen. Paying the Bills. Routines and Rituals. The Reality. Ready?Look past the shiny Instagram photos for a peek behind the scenes of the daily life of a 'working adventurer'.www.alastairhumphreys.com@al_humphreys
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2022-12-2204 minAsk An AdventurerDo you have any tips for improving my writing skills?ADVENTURE. Behind the Scenes. Making it happen. Paying the Bills. Routines and Rituals. The Reality. Ready?Look past the shiny Instagram photos for a peek behind the scenes of the daily life of a 'working adventurer'.www.alastairhumphreys.com@al_humphreys
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2022-12-1506 minAsk An AdventurerHow do I get my book published?ADVENTURE. Behind the Scenes. Making it happen. Paying the Bills. Routines and Rituals. The Reality. Ready?Look past the shiny Instagram photos for a peek behind the scenes of the daily life of a 'working adventurer'.www.alastairhumphreys.com@al_humphreys
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2022-12-0816 minAsk An AdventurerWhat does the process of putting a book together actually look like?ADVENTURE. Behind the Scenes. Making it happen. Paying the Bills. Routines and Rituals. The Reality. Ready?Look past the shiny Instagram photos for a peek behind the scenes of the daily life of a 'working adventurer'.www.alastairhumphreys.com@al_humphreys
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2022-12-0105 minAsk An AdventurerWhat tools do you use to write your books?ADVENTURE. Behind the Scenes. Making it happen. Paying the Bills. Routines and Rituals. The Reality. Ready?Look past the shiny Instagram photos for a peek behind the scenes of the daily life of a 'working adventurer'.www.alastairhumphreys.com@al_humphreys
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2022-11-2413 minAsk An AdventurerWhat advice would you give parents to encourage their children to be adventurous?ADVENTURE. Behind the Scenes. Making it happen. Paying the Bills. Routines and Rituals. The Reality. Ready?Look past the shiny Instagram photos for a peek behind the scenes of the daily life of a 'working adventurer'.www.alastairhumphreys.com@al_humphreys
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2022-11-1703 minAsk An AdventurerHow do I have a Gap Year now that I have kids and bills?ADVENTURE. Behind the Scenes. Making it happen. Paying the Bills. Routines and Rituals. The Reality. Ready?Look past the shiny Instagram photos for a peek behind the scenes of the daily life of a 'working adventurer'.www.alastairhumphreys.com@al_humphreys
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2022-11-1002 minAsk An AdventurerHow do you get your work done?ADVENTURE. Behind the Scenes. Making it happen. Paying the Bills. Routines and Rituals. The Reality. Ready?Look past the shiny Instagram photos for a peek behind the scenes of the daily life of a 'working adventurer'.www.alastairhumphreys.com@al_humphreys
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2022-11-0307 minAsk An AdventurerIf you were single and had no kids, what would you do differently?ADVENTURE. Behind the Scenes. Making it happen. Paying the Bills. Routines and Rituals. The Reality. Ready?Look past the shiny Instagram photos for a peek behind the scenes of the daily life of a 'working adventurer'.www.alastairhumphreys.com@al_humphreys
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2022-10-2708 minAsk An AdventurerHow do you avoid a conflict between your adventures, your work and your family?ADVENTURE. Behind the Scenes. Making it happen. Paying the Bills. Routines and Rituals. The Reality. Ready?Look past the shiny Instagram photos for a peek behind the scenes of the daily life of a 'working adventurer'.www.alastairhumphreys.com@al_humphreys
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2022-10-2013 minAsk An AdventurerWould you rather have a fulfilling, high-paying, but extremely demanding job with little free time, or a job that is not as fulfilling, 9-to-5, but still well-paid?ADVENTURE. Behind the Scenes. Making it happen. Paying the Bills. Routines and Rituals. The Reality. Ready?Look past the shiny Instagram photos for a peek behind the scenes of the daily life of a 'working adventurer'.www.alastairhumphreys.com@al_humphreys
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2022-10-1304 minAsk An AdventurerWhat advice would you give a 45-year-old single guy with a very good job paying over 100,000 euros a year? Should he carry on his secure job, or stop?ADVENTURE. Behind the Scenes. Making it happen. Paying the Bills. Routines and Rituals. The Reality. Ready?Look past the shiny Instagram photos for a peek behind the scenes of the daily life of a 'working adventurer'.www.alastairhumphreys.com@al_humphreys
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2022-10-0603 minAsk An AdventurerHow do you get companies to support your adventures?ADVENTURE. Behind the Scenes. Making it happen. Paying the Bills. Routines and Rituals. The Reality. Ready?Look past the shiny Instagram photos for a peek behind the scenes of the daily life of a 'working adventurer'.www.alastairhumphreys.com@al_humphreys
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2022-09-2911 minAsk An AdventurerDoes the need to earn money make you a better adventurer?ADVENTURE. Behind the Scenes. Making it happen. Paying the Bills. Routines and Rituals. The Reality. Ready?Look past the shiny Instagram photos for a peek behind the scenes of the daily life of a 'working adventurer'.www.alastairhumphreys.com@al_humphreys
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2022-09-2203 minAsk An AdventurerHow do you decide what you will or won't do for money?ADVENTURE. Behind the Scenes. Making it happen. Paying the Bills. Routines and Rituals. The Reality. Ready?Look past the shiny Instagram photos for a peek behind the scenes of the daily life of a 'working adventurer'.www.alastairhumphreys.com@al_humphreys
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2022-09-1508 minAsk An AdventurerDoes it feel delicious or dirty to earn money from Adventure?ADVENTURE. Behind the Scenes. Making it happen. Paying the Bills. Routines and Rituals. The Reality. Ready?Look past the shiny Instagram photos for a peek behind the scenes of the daily life of a 'working adventurer'.www.alastairhumphreys.com@al_humphreys
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2022-09-0806 minAsk An AdventurerWho does your tax return, and do you have a pension?! 😂ADVENTURE. Behind the Scenes. Making it happen. Paying the Bills. Routines and Rituals. The Reality. Ready?Look past the shiny Instagram photos for a peek behind the scenes of the daily life of a 'working adventurer'.www.alastairhumphreys.com@al_humphreys
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2022-09-0105 minAsk An AdventurerHow much money does a book like Microadventures make?ADVENTURE. Behind the Scenes. Making it happen. Paying the Bills. Routines and Rituals. The Reality. Ready?Look past the shiny Instagram photos for a peek behind the scenes of the daily life of a 'working adventurer'.www.alastairhumphreys.com@al_humphreys
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2022-08-2505 minAsk An AdventurerHow much do you earn, and does your income vary much?ADVENTURE. Behind the Scenes. Making it happen. Paying the Bills. Routines and Rituals. The Reality. Ready?Look past the shiny Instagram photos for a peek behind the scenes of the daily life of a 'working adventurer'.www.alastairhumphreys.com@al_humphreys
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2022-08-1807 minAsk An AdventurerHow do you earn enough money from adventure to make it a full-time job?ADVENTURE. Behind the Scenes. Making it happen. Paying the Bills. Routines and Rituals. The Reality. Ready?Look past the shiny Instagram photos for a peek behind the scenes of the daily life of a 'working adventurer'.www.alastairhumphreys.com@al_humphreys
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2022-08-1115 minAsk An AdventurerHow has the world of adventure changed since you started?ADVENTURE. Behind the Scenes. Making it happen. Paying the Bills. Routines and Rituals. The Reality. Ready?Look past the shiny Instagram photos for a peek behind the scenes of the daily life of a 'working adventurer'.www.alastairhumphreys.com@al_humphreys
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2022-08-0407 minAsk An AdventurerWhen did you decide that you were an 'Adventurer'?ADVENTURE. Behind the Scenes. Making it Happen. Paying the Bills. Routines and Rituals. The Reality. Ready?Look past the shiny Instagram photos for a peek behind the scenes of the daily life of a 'working adventurer'.www.alastairhumphreys.com@al_humphreys
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2022-07-2802 minAsk An AdventurerWhat on earth is an 'Adventurer'?ADVENTURE. Behind the Scenes. Making it Happen. Paying the Bills. Routines and Rituals. The Reality. Ready?Look past the shiny Instagram photos for a peek behind the scenes of the daily life of a 'working adventurer'.www.alastairhumphreys.com@al_humphreys
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2022-07-2108 minAsk An AdventurerBehind the ScenesADVENTURE. Behind the Scenes. Making it Happen. Paying the Bills. Routines and Rituals. The Reality. Ready?Look past the shiny Instagram photos for a peek behind the scenes of the daily life of a 'working adventurer'. www.alastairhumphreys.com@al_humphreys
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2022-07-1409 min
Living Adventurously500 Years Ago, Adventure was the Manifestation of Privilege. Living Adventurously 65Sadly this is the Final Episode of the Podcast (until I find a new sponsor)! Jack Thurston is a cyclist, a food lover, a photographer, a guide-book writer and an early podcast pioneer. He is the host of The Bike Show podcast and author of the Lost Lanes cycling guidebooks. We talked about adventures close to home and what the world of 'Adventure' looks like in the 21st Century.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Trees for Cities, the only UK charity working at a national and international scale to improve lives by planting trees in...
2020-12-221h 11
Living AdventurouslyDon't Live in the Prism of Other People's Opinions. Living Adventurously 64Rhiane Fatinikun was a self-confessed fan of Netflix and raving when she spotted hikers getting off a train in the Peak District and, on the spur of the moment, decided to take up hiking! She set up the Black Girls Hike Instagram page and began leading groups of black women on hikes. Rhiane's mission now is to make the outdoors a safe and welcoming environment for people like her, breaking down barriers, broadening people’s horizons and empowering women to get outside their comfort zone.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Adventurous Ink, the book cl...
2020-12-1548 min
Living AdventurouslyOur Freedoms are all Different. Our Prisons are all Different. Living Adventurously 63Karen Darke is an adventurer and Paralympian handcyclist. It is lucky that Karen has what she describes as “an adventurous gene”, as life in a wheelchair is full of the unexpected. Karen was a keen runner and climber (she had climbed Mt Blanc and the Matterhorn), but fell off a cliff and became paralysed from the chest down at age 21. Whilst initially she thought “I’d rather be dead than paralysed”, Karen soon learned that with friends, creativity and perseverence most things are still possible. She says, “it is thanks to those ingredients that I have a pretty extraordinary life.”
2020-12-0855 min
Living AdventurouslyWe Live in one of the Most Nature-Depleted Countries on the Planet. Living Adventurously 62David Elliott is Chief Executive at Trees for Cities, having previously cleared landmines around the world. Trees for Cities is the only UK charity working at a national and international scale to improve lives by planting trees in cities. David has overall leadership responsibility for the organisation. He has worked in the non-profit sector for a number of international organisations, prior to which he was a management consultant.He is a Commissioner for the London Sustainable Development Commission, a Trustee for the African Conservation Foundation and previously for the International Tree Foundation.He holds BSc degrees in...
2020-12-0153 min
Living AdventurouslyThe Countryside is a very White Place. Living Adventurously 61Sabrina Pace-Humphreys is an ultra-runner, a businesswoman, a mother of four and a grandmother of two. She is very clear which is the toughest of these challenges...! We talked about becoming a teenage mother, taking up running to lose weight, training for the Marathon des Sables, enduring rural racism, and the launch of Black Trail Runners whose mission is to increase the inclusion, participation and representation of black people in trail running.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY The Outdoor Swimming Society which has spearheaded significant cultural change in the way outdoor swimming is viewed...
2020-11-2449 min
Living AdventurouslyHave a Meaningful Specific - Don't Try to Please Everyone. Living Adventurously 53David Hanney is the Co-founder and CEO at Alpkit, an outdoor and bike brand for enthusiasts and adventurers. We chatted about buying and selling stuff, what makes a good adventure film, the community of working in an outdoor brand, taking the elitism out of adventure, the need for a new approach to adventure, sustainability, and Blue Peter annuals.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY WildBounds, who deliver both exceptional kit from independent brands and inspiration for your next adventure.(If your company or organisation is interested in sponsoring Living Adventurously, please get...
2020-11-1747 min
Living AdventurouslyVolunteering is Not Only Giving Something Back, it's Doing Something for Yourself. Living Adventurously 59Paul Sinton-Hewitt is the founder of Parkrun, the worldwide phenomenon that sees thousands rock up to local parks around the world every Saturday morning to run a timed 5k. Parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Outdoors Rocks, a well-curated collection of outdoor and adventure movies, from mountain biking to kayaking, extreme skiing to climbing the biggest mountains. Outdoorsrocks.com is the hub...
2020-11-1054 min
Living AdventurouslyNature TV has too much Emphasis on Jaws, Claws and Fangs. Living Adventurously 58David Lindo, also known as The Urban Birder, is a broadcaster, writer, naturalist, photographer, public speaker, tour leader and passionate birder. Born and raised in London, David loves anything to do with nature, but for as long as he can remember birds have been his particular obsession. David says, "You don’t have to wear green anoraks; you can look cool and fashionable, I find the birds prefer it too.Get your friends involved.Find a local patch to regularly visit.Think that anything can turn up anywhere at anytime - that still works for me to...
2020-11-0349 min
Living AdventurouslyBefore You Buy, Ask "Do I Really Need This?" Living Adventurously 57ReRun is a Community Interest Company aimed at prolonging the life of running clothes and equipment. Founded and run by Dan Lawson, Team GB 24hr Ultra runner and his wife Charlotte. They say, "the biggest thing we can do is to ask "do I really need this?" before buying something. It is good for the planet, but also saves you money so you can work less, and therefore spend more time with your family or out in nature."Adidas makes 400 million shoes a year, but every trainer ever made still exists! So ReRun is trying to eradicate...
2020-10-271h 00
Living AdventurouslyYou Only Protect What You Love. Living Adventurously 55Kieran Harkin is a conservationist and educator with 12 years’ experience working for non-profit organisations and over 500 days experience in leading groups of young people in wilderness area. Kieran was on his way to begin a law degree in Manchester when he decided instead to follow his heart and pursue a career protecting the environment. Twelve years on from earning an Msc in Environmental Management, he has never once regretted the change of heart.Kieran's career has taken him to the remote Botswana bush and the Nepalese Himalayas where he has spent long periods leading groups of young people in...
2020-10-2046 min
Living AdventurouslyIf You Ride a Bike You Are a Cyclist. Living Adventurously 54Brian Cookson is the former president of British Cycling, helping to oversee the miraculous transformation of the sport to become Team GB's most successful Olympic sport. He was also the president of UCI (Union Cycliste International), tackling the doping problems which have plagued the sport. Brian is a keen amateur cyclist himself. He also loves trees and posts a daily Tree of the Day photograph on Twitter. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Adventurous Ink, the book club for adventurous folk. Each month you'll receive a new book or journal featuring writers, photographers and illustrators w...
2020-10-1353 min
Living AdventurouslyThe Hillwalking Hijabi. Living Adventurously 60Zahrah Mahmood lives in Scotland and loves the mountains. She says, "you can find me in the hills with some sort of head covering." For Zahrah is known on Instagram as 'the Hillwalking Hijabi', sharing her cheerful, joyful experiences with a fast-growing audience. Zahrah is at the forefront of a new urgency to make the outdoors more welcoming, more diverse, more representative. I really enjoyed chatting. to Zahrah about what first got her into the outdoors, the joy it brings her, the grind of microagressions and how the outdoor community can become more welcoming to everyone....
2020-10-061h 02
Living AdventurouslyFlying and "Stuff" are the Biggest Problems in Adventure. Living Adventurously 56Kate Rawles studied philosophy at Aberdeen University, and environmental philosophy at Glasgow and Colorado State Universities. She was an indoor philosophy lecturer at Lancaster University for nearly a decade before leaving to work freelance in 2000. From 2004-2014 she worked half-time as a lecturer in Outdoor Studies at the University of Cumbria – teaching ‘big picture’ environmental issues, sustainability, environmental education and a bit of sea kayaking – and half-time as a freelance outdoor philosopher, writer, lecturer and environmental campaigner. She left Cumbria University in 2014 to develop her freelance work and make time for adventures, beginning with The Life Cycle journey.Kate i...
2020-09-2956 min
Living AdventurouslyMaking Better Places for People to Live, Work, Play and Learn. Living Adventurously 52Daisy Narayanan is the director of Urbanism at Sustrans and is working on the central Edinburgh transformation project. Daisy is an architect, an urban designer, a cyclist, and a fan of books, food and music.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY OffGrid, a design agency that wants to work with people who aren’t scared to look at things differently, that want to make a difference and are willing to go a (little) Off Grid.(If your company or organisation is interested in sponsoring Living Adventurously, please get in touch!)
2020-09-2247 min
Living AdventurouslyAdventure is a Vaccine of Resilience for Real Life. Living Adventurously 51Mark Davey is the Chief Executive of the Youth Adventure Trust, a charity that uses outdoor adventure to empower young people to fulfil their potential and lead positive lives in the future. They work with them to build resilience, develop confidence and learn skills that will last a lifetime, helping them to face the challenges in their lives. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY The Rivers Trust who work to protect, promote and enhance our river environment, for both people and wildlife.(If your company or organisation is interested in sponsoring Living A...
2020-09-1544 min
Living AdventurouslySome of the Best Things have come from Ridiculous Ideas. Living Adventurously 49Dan Raven-Ellison is a Guerrilla Geographer & Creative Explorer. He led the campaign to make London the world’s first National Park City and is working on a new project called “Slow Ways” to collaboratively create a network of 4,000+ walking routes that connect all of Great Britain’s towns and cities. Walking can improve health and wellbeing, tackle the climate and ecological emergencies, save people money, improve our environment and bring joy to people’s lives. In 2018 Dan also completed a completed a 100 metre nano-expedition for Friends of the Earth to make The UK in 100 Seconds, a short film that revea...
2020-09-081h 01
Living AdventurouslyNot Flying doesn't mean Not Travelling. Living Adventurously 48.Anna Hughes is an author, environmental campaigner and cyclist. She has worked in behaviour change and sustainability for over a decade, and is currently Director of Flight Free UK, a campaign set up to encourage people to fly less. After a brief career as a teacher, Anna began working on behaviour change projects for sustainable transport charity Sustrans in 2009. She has since worked as a bicycle mechanic, cycling instructor and workshop leader. Anna lives on a canal boat near London.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY The Bendrigg Trust, a residential activity centre specialising in...
2020-09-0155 min
Living AdventurouslyPush to the edge of the comfort zone and emotional things happen. Living Adventurously 47.Steve Denby is the founder of Primal Roots, a social enterprise that believes in the restorative power of fitness and nature as a tool to achieve more than just improvements in health and wellbeing. We talk about training in the woods, the joy of burpees, the benefits of nature and fitness for people struggling in life, as well as cocaine addiction, adoption, racism and meditation.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Sidetracked Magazine, a collection of inspiring personal stories of travel, exploration, expeditions and adventure.(If your company or organisation is interested...
2020-08-251h 01
Living AdventurouslyWhy do you need to travel round the world when you can walk around Lewisham? Living Adventurously 46.Jack Cornish is a walker, an artist, and a Londoner. He works for the Ramblers charity, working to protect and expand the places people love to walk and promote walking for health and pleasure. Jack has walked the length of Britain and is slowly walking every single street in London. In his spare time Jack works on his art and mixes gin cocktails.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Outdoor Rocks, a carefully curated showcase of adventure films.(If your company or organisation is interested in sponsoring Living Adventurously, please get in touch!)
2020-08-1857 min
Living AdventurouslyDon't submit Zombie films to Adventure film festivals! Living Adventurously 45.Rosie Riley is the founder of Adventure Uncovered and a dedicated North Sea surfer who settles for cycling, running and outdoor swimming when in London. She is an advocate and promoter of sustainability and clean technology, and working towards a PhD in the sector.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY The Rebel Book Club, not your average book club.(If your company or organisation is interested in sponsoring Living Adventurously, please get in touch!)PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to...
2020-08-1154 min
Living AdventurouslyChange is always good; attempting things out of your comfort zone is important. Living Adventurously 44.Danny Bent was voted one of the 100 happiest people in the UK, and one of the 50 most inspirational people in London. He is an award winning author and journalist, Guinness World Record holder, and celebrated adventurer and community leader.Danny helps people who feel chained by life to break free, come together and realise they are capable of the incredible. Creating happier lives, more powerful leaders and encouraging the artists of life to create.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY The Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust, a small charity doing big things to protect...
2020-08-041h 07
Living AdventurouslyAlastair Humphreys interviews Alastair Humphreys. Living Adventurously 43At the end of my ride around Yorkshire I decided to interview myself. Having spent a month grilling people with a card deck of difficult questions, it only seemed fair to have a go at answering them myself!This is the final episode in this series of Living Adventurously. I hope that you have enjoyed it. PLEASE DO LEAVE A REVIEW OF THIS PODCAST ON YOUR PODCAST APP.If you have enjoyed listening to this series over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can buy me a coffee here...
2020-07-2851 min
Living AdventurouslyAn Interview with my Dad. Living Adventurously 42A chat with my Dad!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn (“Alexa, please play the Living Adventurously podcast”) or on your favourite podcast platform such as Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Breaker, Soundcloud, Castbox, Castro.www.alastairhumphreys.com/podcastSHOW NOTES
2020-07-2130 min
Living AdventurouslyManaging a Farm through as many natural processes as possible. Living Adventurously 41Leigh and Neil Heseltine run a traditional hill farm in Malham in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. They breed pedigree Belted Galloway cattle and Swaledale sheep in 1100 acres of limestone scenery, grazing animals free to roam the wilds. They place an emphasis on leaving room for nature and Regenerative Agriculture.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app...
2020-07-1434 min
Living AdventurouslyWhat are you messing around for being miserable? Change it. Living Adventurously 40.Anna McNuff is an adventurer, author, Ambassador for Girl Guiding, and the co-founder of Adventure Queens; the UK’s fastest growing women’s adventure community.In 2019, Anna ran 2,352 miles (the distance of 90 marathons) through Britain – completely barefoot. Starting in the Shetland Islands and ending five months later in London, she weaved her way along rugged coastlines, through small villages, across moors, along beaches, over farmland and even pitter-pattered down the odd A-road too.Anna says, "I get my kicks by travelling the world on long, human powered journeys, and in sharing those journeys with others. When not runn...
2020-07-0735 min
Living AdventurouslyIf I lived my life again I'd be braver. Living Adventurously 39Jo Moseley is @healthyhappy50. She is the first woman to SUP coast to coast across the UK. She describes herself as a Joy Encourager, Midlife Adventurer & Beach Cleaner. Somebody else called her 'a fruitbat on a glorified surfboard' much to Jo's delight!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple...
2020-06-3044 min
Living AdventurouslyI never thought I could make a living from expeditions - I just stumbled into it. Living Adventurously 38Matt Kettlewell was born and raised on a remote farm at the head of a long valley. There is no through road. Matt had travelled very little when he accidentally got a job that required him to move to Africa!Matt now leads groups on expeditions around the world. We talked about growing up in a farming community, making a living from adventure, and motivational tattoos...PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a n...
2020-06-2330 min
Living AdventurouslyThe right tree in the right place. Living Adventurously 37Tom Orde-Powlett's family have lived in Bolton Castle for 800 years. The Bolton Estate plays an important role in managing and caring for the beautiful area of Wensleydale. Tom considers it his duty to hand things over to the next generation in a better condition than he inherited it.Tom served in the Army for 7 years and was awarded the Military Cross. These days he is a passionate conservationist.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me...
2020-06-1637 min
Living AdventurouslyI won't regret not washing the kitchen floor more often. Living Adventurously 36Anna Ashfield describes herself as "a kind of can't-be-arsed girl (who is really a middle aged woman). If an opportunity to do something arises, I test it by thinking, "when I go to bed at night and the opportunity has passed, will I regret it?" Fear alone is not an excuse to say no. But, if I simply don't want to do it, that is the best reason of all to say no, not for me."Anna sent me an email in response to one of my email newsletters about learning to live more adventurously (https://alastairhumphreys.com...
2020-06-0924 min
Living Adventurously120 marathons in 120 days Living Adventurously 34Graham Wilson retired from the Police and is now on a mission to walk 120 marathons in 120 days (along with his dog, Tilly). The 120 marathons will cover 8 countries, 3 isles and cover a distance of 3180 miles - the equivalent of walking from Leeds to New York City.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)List...
2020-06-0237 min
Living AdventurouslyThe Wild Harvest school of self-reliance. Living Adventurously 33Diana Page was raised by her soldier Grandfather and hippy Father in an unconventional upbringing for a little girl in the seventies. A childhood that necessitated teaching herself self-reliance skills led to a university post-graduate education in Criminal Psychology and teaching at college. Three children later, Di gave up academia to raise her children alone and off-grid in a remote North Yorkshire Dale. They had no heating, loo, or running hot water, living in a green painted caravan in a five acre field, they lived very simply using what was around them. Di now runs the Wild Harvest sch...
2020-05-2620 min
Living Adventurously"Ideas are Free: Give them Away." Living Adventurously 32Mike Sowden is a curious writer and he is a fantastic person to share ideas and bounce thoughts around with. Mike describes himself online as an archaeology student turned writer and story geek, as well as a travelling disaster...PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me trying to get a new podcast off the ground. If you’re feeling extra kind, please leave a review on the app – that really helps.)Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitche...
2020-05-1941 minLiving AdventurouslyThe Hardest Part of an Adventure is Coming Home Again - Living Adventurously 31Clare Nattress and Matty Waudby cycled round the world together. Clare is a PhD Candidate Arts Researcher & Lecturer and an artist. Matty is an adventurous creative with a love for bicycles, camping and the great outdoors. He aims to create inspirational imagery that documents human interaction with nature and to show that there is always more than we realise outside the front door. (Matty created the funky logo for my podcast!) PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zero hassle to do (click here), but really helpful for me try...
2020-05-1232 min
Living AdventurouslyDon't think too much; don't worry too much - Living Adventurously 30Charlotte Evans, at 20 years old, was the youngest person I interviewed on my ride around Yorkshire. She describes herself on Twitter as a Notts County supporter, singer/songwriter, geographer and occasional radio producer from up North currently studying at the University of Nottingham.I was interested to get a different perspective on things that I think I know well - the world of adventure, its accessibility (or not) to women, and the barriers that stop young women like Charlotte from travelling as widely as they may wish to do.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY...
2020-05-0633 min
Living AdventurouslyFour Mums in a Boat - Living Adventurously 29'Yorkshire Rows' are four mums, friends, businesswomen who rowed 3000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. The expedition resulted in an intriguing variety of outcomes: the same journey impacting on different personalities in very different ways. We talked about the perceived stigma of 'irresponsible mothers' swanning off on selfish adventures, about the struggle of life after huge adventures, and the differences in risk between running a business and rowing the Atlantic.This was a wide-ranging, honest and really enjoyable chat. In the sunshine. With cake. 👍PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s compl...
2020-05-0540 min
Living Adventurously"I know that I'm better than some people and not as good as other people" - Living Adventurously 28David Oakes is an actor known for his role in "The Borgias" and Prince Ernest in the ITV show "Victoria". David also runs the Trees a Crowd podcast "for those curious about the world around us."Charm, good looks and talent are just some of the things that I do not share with David. But the point of this podcast is precisely this: to find people whose lives appear to be very different to my own, and then seek out the overlaps, the commonalities, and the lessons I can learn from what they do. We discussed making a...
2020-04-2834 min
Living AdventurouslyThe Right to Feel the Wind in Your Hair - Living Adventurously 27Theresa Robertshaw helps the elderly get back on bicycles by taking them for rides on an adapted electric tricycle. The mission of Cycling Without Age is to create happiness among our fellow elderly citizens by providing them with an opportunity to remain an active part of society and the local community.They do that by giving them the right to wind in their hair, the right to experience the city and nature close up from the bicycle and by giving them an opportunity to tell their story in the environment where they have lived their lives.That...
2020-04-2128 min
Living AdventurouslyExploring takes you in Circles - Living Adventurously 26Chris Goddard is the Yorkshire Map Maker. He has been exploring and mapping his local landscapes ever since he was a child, spurred on by curiosity and a love of being outdoors. Chris dedicates his passion for exploring the minutiae of the world to creating intricate, beautiful books about the woods and moors around his home. He says, "My mother said I was born a good century too late and should have been out exploring and mapping the world in the age of empire. Yet the exploring I like to do need not be particularly exotic, rather it j...
2020-04-1429 min
There Are Other RiversThe WalkThe Walk “You can boast about anything if it’s all you have. Maybe the less you have, the more you are required to boast.” This book is not a chronological narrative about walking across India. I did that as I went, sharing my experiences through Twitter. It’s like adventure haiku and a few excerpts should suffice to recount the walk. > I’ve arrived in the glorious madhouse of India. Excited and daunted about beginning the walk. > Munched by mosquitoes, sweating a lot and a bit overwhelmed. Tomorrow morning I begin. > Ridi...
2020-04-0803 min
Living AdventurouslyWisdom from a Professional Sand Castle Builder - Living Adventurously 25Jamie Wardley is a professional sand artist who creates far more than the sand castles I joked about. In his own words, "I am a mixed bag with a dose of art, a sprinkle of theatre and an education in Environmental Sciences. I have always tried to do things that bring enjoyment, as I believe if you do, then there is a real chance you will be successful and fulfilled.All the details sort themselves out in the end and great things happen if you just have a go. This led me to working in ice hotels...
2020-04-0740 min
The Doorstep MileThank YouIf you have enjoyed this book, you could help me a great deal by:Leaving a review on Amazon. This is so helpful.Sharing a photo of the book cover on social media. Use the hashtag #TheDoorstepMile.Giving your copy to someone who might benefit from it. Thank you.If you’d like to follow me online you can:Sign up for the Living Adventurously and Shouting from the Shed newsletters on my website. Follow me on social media: @al_humphreysSubscribe on YouTube: search for Alastair HumphreysVisit alastairhumphreys.com/thedoorstepmile for reso...
2020-04-0502 min
Living Adventurously"Going blind is one of the best things that's ever happened to me." - Living Adventurously 24Steve Bate has a condition that is slowly robbing him of his eyesight. He has now lost most of his vision, and because the condition is degenerative, Steve will go blind.He was devastated when he heard the optician tell him that he was going blind. Steve was working as an outdoor instructor at the time. It was 3 months before he began to find his way out of depression. By then, he worked out there wasn’t much he could do about his degenerating eyesight. But he had total control over what he did next. Just like everyone el...
2020-03-3153 min
Living AdventurouslyTrying to achieve perfection is usually a recipe for disaster. Living Adventurously 23Brant Richards is the Co-Founder of HebTroCo which smashed Kickstarter funding targets and grew into a Made In Britain menswear brand from the ground up.With a career path started from rummaging in the garage, through writing in back bedrooms, editing and launching national magazines, to leading the design team for a leading global bike brand, Brant's CV is as intriguing and meandering as our conversation (which took place, for a reason I forget, on his kitchen floor following a run through the local beech wood).Shadowing founders and giving direction and assistance, working from "three blokes...
2020-03-2436 min
Living Adventurously"Place is a repository of memory." - Living Adventurously 22Rob Cowen is the award-winning author of Common Ground, selected as a ‘Book of the Year’ in the Times and featuring in the Guardian’s Top Ten Readers’ Choice. After moving from London to a new home in Yorkshire, Rob found himself on unfamiliar territory, disoriented, hemmed in by winter and yearning for the nearest open space. So one night, he set out to find it – a pylon-slung edge-land, a tangle of wood, meadow, field and river on the outskirts of town. Despite being in the shadow of thousands of houses, it felt unclaimed, forgotten, caught between worlds, and all the...
2020-03-1734 minThe Doorstep MileBeginningsBeginningsMon, 24 Dec 2007, 21:08From: AlastairTo: BenSubject: SOUTHHi Ben,Having a wonderful time in Hawaii - been out whale watching and running this morning.But I can't stop thinking about my future expeditions. So I decided to write and ask in all seriousness if I can join your SOUTH team? I am writing because I will regret it if I do not, but also because you know me well enough to be able to say 'No!' without embarrassment or...
2020-03-1503 min
Living Adventurously"If I could live my life over I'd have been braver in my 20s." Living Adventurously 21Michaela Hanna has completed IronManUK, the Lakeland50 ultra mountain marathon, cycled from Edinburgh to London and across the Western Cape of South Africa. She therefore has personal experience of the significance of precise and relevant nutrition and places a high level of importance on the nutritional value of the food.Having spent time working in fine-dining restaurants, high-end event catering companies and as a private chef alongside her day job, the time came for Michaela to follow her joy and feed people full-time again as a private chef. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST
2020-03-1333 minThe Doorstep MileThe imposter syndromeThe imposter syndrome The majority of bold ideas are extinguished by nothing more than the top two inches of our heads – our brains. The whole world is waiting if only we can overcome the space between our ears and get out there.Often the biggest challenge of all is persuading ourselves to enter the race in the first place. We write ourselves off before we have even tried because we think we do not belong. Welcome to the Imposter Syndrome! This is an excellent time to debunk the myth that writing is o...
2020-03-1007 min
Living Adventurously"I wanted to create the Runners' equivalent of a Biker Cafe." - Living Adventurously 20Ben Dave ran a lap of Yorkshire because he needed a big challenge after running changed his life, helping him lose 30kg and stop smoking a couple of packets a day. Running also helped Ben with his mental health. When he was feeling down and lonely, Ben could only think of going to the pub as an option. Therefore he set up the Early Bird Run Crew - a friendly, daily, early 5km run in his home town to connect the community, making everyone happier and stronger individuals.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST
2020-03-1031 min
Living AdventurouslyI'm Out Of My Depth, Let's Do It // I Get Knocked Down, But I Get Up Again. Living Adventurously 19.Boff Whalley, from the band Chumbawamba is a keen runner, never happier than when mud-splattered and gasping up on the windy hills of West Yorkshire. He is also a playwright, the founder of Commoners Choir, and the author of Run Wild - an account of his experiences as a fell runner.I arrived at Boff's house after a long day in the saddle. His family welcomed me and plied me with cups of tea and a veggie burger in the sort of living room I would love to have one day: filled with quirky art and design, masses...
2020-03-0346 minThe Doorstep MileThe scourge of time and moneyThe scourge of time and moneyFor most people reading this, the most significant practical hurdles standing in the way will be either time or money. (I confess to finding them a bit unoriginal. They probably affect everyone except the Queen.) How you overcome these inconveniences is key to making interesting stuff happen. If you are short of both then living adventurously is, for now, going to revolve around simple ideas and your attitude rather than expensive and expansive plans. How to get more money. The 4-step plan from financial g...
2020-03-0102 minThe Doorstep MileSay No MoreSay no moreAbove my desk, written in thick green chalk, are the words ‘Hell Yeah, or No’. It is a useful aide-memoire from the writer and entrepreneur Derek Sivers. Saying ‘yes’ to things is an excellent way of opening up your life to serendipity and adventure. But first, you need to carve out enough time to be able to capitalise on those opportunities. You also need time to do the grinding, unglamorous, lonely work that – eventually, possibly – might one day lead to the exciting invitations. To be able to say ‘yes’, you first need to...
2020-02-2904 minThe Doorstep MileThe epidemic of busynessThe epidemic of busynessThis is an era of insanity. We have become lunatics, suffering under an epidemic of busyness. When did anyone last say, ‘gosh, I don’t really have anything to do today.’If you’re reading this on your phone, I know you’ve checked social media or email in the past five minutes. If you’re listening to my dulcet tones, I bet you’ve cranked me up to double speed. And if you’re reading a paper book, you’re probably on the loo. So much for my beloved literar...
2020-02-2707 min
Living AdventurouslyGreen Spaces are an Opportunity for People to Come Together and Connect - Living Adventurously 18Annie Berrington is the founder of Get Out More, a social enterprise working to help people engage with nature to feel better in mind and body. She is a qualified forest school practitioner, a busy mum, and a keen microadventurer. She works with urban groups who are "hard to reach", trying to help them get out into nature more. The biggest barriers aren't the actual dangers but people's fears about them. We are now as a society a generation removed from the free-range childhood we hear about nostalgically. That means that not only are kids not experiencing wild places...
2020-02-2525 min
Living AdventurouslyWhat you don't know you can learn by doing - Living Adventurously 17Tim Frenneaux is a former martial arts instructor, nine to fiver and audio visual artist, turned ethical entrepreneur, microadventurer, climate activist and punk philosopher. His redemption started when the brief and fragile nature of existence became painfully real as he hit the big 40 in the same month that his Dad died. Unhappy conjunctures like that are a great way of forcing you to focus on what you want from “your one wild and precious life” (to quote the dear departed Mary Oliver)Tim decided to return to the outdoor life that had brought him so much happi...
2020-02-1832 minThe Doorstep MileHow I began living adventurouslyHow I began living adventurously.I did not ask any big questions like ‘would I like to live more adventurously?’ until I was in my twenties. I was just getting on with life and working towards becoming ‘Mr Humphreys, the Science teacher’. I was modest in my ambitions, living a normal life with plenty of beer and football and jumping comfortably through life’s hoops towards what could be described as ‘a successful life’.I had gone to school because my parents took me. I took the exams my teachers made me do. I went to...
2020-02-1405 min
Living AdventurouslyGoing out to explore the world was not encouraged within the Pakistani communityImran Mughal was the first British-Pakistani to cycle round the world. Over a delicious curry cooked by his mum the proud Yorkshireman told me how going out to explore the world was not encouraged within the Pakistani community. But the decline in health of his dad was a wake-up call to Imran that good health is not a given, nor does it last for ever. That, combined with redundancy, spurred him into action.Imran didn't tell his family he was going to cycle round the world, only that "I'll be gone for a few months, then I'll...
2020-02-1136 min
Living Adventurously"What is it that I want?" - an Adventure with a Raft and a Piano. Living Adventurously 15Ben Cummins is on a mission to deliver a piano from Liverpool to London. On a home-made raft. That he propels himself. Within 25 years... So far it has taken Ben seven years to push his raft the 127 miles along the canal from Liverpool to Leeds!This adventure / art project / way of life began when Ben asked himself a brilliant question, "what is it that I want from my life?"Ben invited me onto his charming, quirky, stylish canal boat-cum-raft (built from locally-salvaged and donated materials), cooked me lunch, and told me his story.
2020-02-0328 min
Living AdventurouslyOne Thing at a Time, as Beautiful as Possible - Living Adventurously 14Thom Barnett runs Mamnick, a clothing brand passionate about cycling. The tagline is "one thing at a time, as beautiful as possible". I cajoled Thom out of bed at early o'clock and we cycled out of Sheffield together, nipping down the back alleys and cycle paths he knows so well. Over breakfast I asked the fine arts graduate about life as a fashion designer, loving what you do, and Thom's love for exploring the hills and lanes of the Peak District.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIVING ADVENTUROUSLY PODCAST(It’s completely free, zer...
2020-01-2825 minThere Are Other RiversThere Are Other RiversAlastair Humphreys walked across India, from the Coromandel Coast to the Malabar Coast, following the course of a holy river. Walking alone and spending the nights sleeping under the stars, in the homes of welcoming strangers or in small towns and villages, he experienced the dusty enchantment of ordinary, real India on the smallest of budgets.There Are Other Rivers tells the story of the walk through an account of a single day as well as reflecting on the allure of difficult journeys and the eternal appeal of the open road.
2020-01-2100 min
Living AdventurouslyThere is a Broken Connection Between Cities and Wildness - Living Adventurously 13Professor Ian Rotherham is an expert on a range of environmental issues, including urban wildlife, extreme weather, flooding and climate change. He has published extensively in academic journals, and has released a number of books on UK wildlife and the environment. Ian is a man positively bursting with enthusiasm and knowledge and ideas.Ian poured forth a cheerful stream of lessons on the environment, eco-tourism and rewilding. We talked about the cultural severance between cities and wildness, and the reassuring dictum that you can change the world, a little bit at a time: perhaps by beginning...
2020-01-2137 minThe Doorstep MileThe Doorstep MileWould you like a more adventurous life?Are you being held back by a lack of time or money? By fear, indecision, or a feeling of being selfish or an imposter?Living adventurously is not about cycling around the world or rowing across an ocean. Living adventurously is about the attitude you choose each day. It instils an enthusiasm to resurrect the boldness and curiosity that many of us lose as adults.Whether at work or home, taking the first step to begin a new venture is daunting. If you dream of a big adventure...
2020-01-2000 min
Living AdventurouslyOn Sunday night I am excited to go back to work on Monday morning - Living Adventurously 11Jon Barton is the founder of Vertebrate Publishing. It sits at the very heart of British adventure writing and outdoor sports. Jon says that "we publish books to inspire adventure. It’s our rule that the only books we publish are those that we’d want to read or use ourselves. We endeavour to bring you beautiful books that stand the test of time and that you’ll be proud to have on your bookshelf for years to come."I asked Jon about the lessons he's learned from starting a company, the discrepancy between male and female author...
2020-01-0843 min
Living AdventurouslyDon't stand on the edge of the diving board with your toes over the edge for hours - Living Adventurously #10Tomo Thompson is Chief Executive of the charity Friends of the Peak District who work to safeguard the landscape of Britain’s first national park. Tomo is a retired Army Officer, with a recent background in business management consultancy. He also enjoys and instructs outdoor pursuits and is an encyclopaedia of knowledge about expeditions, equipment and fine places to unroll your bivvy bag for the night.I asked Tomo whether the word 'adventure' was inappropriate for a career in the military. One similarity in our lives was that military life gives you restlessness and an appetite for un...
2020-01-0732 min
Living AdventurouslyLiving an Authentic Life is One Less Thing to Worry AboutLouise McMahon is a climber, caver, diver, occasional photographer and a trans woman she/her. So says her Twitter bio, and I like the order she has chosen to list things in.Once Louise had unpicked and identified the problems she faced, the big change of committing to transition was a sudden release and huge relief. Committing was, in the end, easier than hiding. And none of the worries she had beforehand came to pass.I began this podcast to ask people about worlds that overlap with my own but are also very different. Louise's...
2019-12-3129 min
Living AdventurouslyWhat Stories Do You Tell Yourself About Your Barriers? - Living Adventurously #8Sarah Lister was drifting through her twenties until a 'doorstep mile' moment of commitment saw her quit her unloved job and begin again. Today Sarah lives in a cosy cottage at the foot of beautiful fells in the Peak District National Park. She works as a coach these days and this has given her a new way of thinking, teaching her that a fresh perspective comes from asking open, non-judgemental questions.I arrived at Sarah's house in a torrential storm. I was soaking wet and a bit fed-up. So when Sarah invited me to join her for...
2019-12-2436 min
Living AdventurouslyThe Inspirations and Limitations for Women Getting into the Outdoors - Living Adventurously episode #7Hetty Key combined her industry experience of the Outdoor / Adventure world with her academic background to investigate issues surrounding women in adventure. Hetty is passionate about using data to increase diversity and improve accessibility within the outdoors.Women in Adventure offers a collective voice for women, empowering others through the sharing of information, inspiration and advice.We took refuge from the torrential rain in a cafe to chat. I asked Hetty what she believes limits women getting more involved with the outdoor community. She is an adventurer, an endurance athlete, and a massive data geek. It's...
2019-12-1827 min
Living AdventurouslyAdventure is Being Open to the Possibility of Something Changing Your Life in Ways You Can't Predict - Living Adventurously #6Helen Mort is a busy woman. She is an award-winning poet and novelist, a runner and a climber. She has also recently become a mum which has transformed her perspective on living adventurously. She told me about being open to the possibilities of change in your life, and the weird way in which an expedition to Greenland can feel less daunting than staying in Sheffield at a gathering of other new parents. Helen is not only a highly-acclaimed poet but also a lecturer in creative writing. So I was intrigued to hear her take on imposter syndrome and h...
2019-12-1724 min
Living AdventurouslyPutting Restrictions in Place Enforces Creativity - Living Adventurously #5Tommy Banks was the youngest chef in the world to be awarded a Michelin star. The Black Swan at Oldstead was rated the best restaurant in the world by TripAdvisor in 2017.As a connoisseur of banana sandwiches and dehydrated expedition meals, this was not my usual world! But that is exactly what I was interested in on this bicycle ride: to learn about different people's worlds and ask myself how their lessons might overlap with my own.I was surprised when Tommy agreed to meet me. I thought he would be far too busy and...
2019-12-1050 min
Living AdventurouslyLiving Adventurously is About Trying to Not Be at Work - Living Adventurously #4Simon Jackson launched the superb Moors One Hundred bikepacking event in North Yorkshire. He guided me around some of his favourite trails on a glorious day of summer heatwave. Simon has a normal job and the usual commitments of raising a family. So he has to work hard to squeeze in bursts of adventure and spending time in the wild places that he loves. I loved the story he told me about setting himself the Strava challenge of cycling every single street in his hometown.Simon is an evangelist for the North Yorkshire Moors and I could...
2019-12-1025 min
Living AdventurouslyGetting Older, the Benefits of Having Time, and Being Aware of your Mortality - Living Adventurously #3Mike Bagshaw is a Lancastrian by birth and a zoologist by training. He spent his working career in education, initially indoors, but then for 30 years he worked in outdoor education centres, introducing children and adults to the delights of watersports, mountaineering, forest education and how to understand and appreciate the natural world.I met Mike for lunch at the picturesque Runswick Bay, at the foot of one of the steepest hills of the summer. The pub has a strong claim to the best sea view in the country, I reckon. Over a lunch of laughter and cheesy...
2019-12-1025 min
Living AdventurouslyLearning to Slow Down and Choose Priorities - Living Adventurously #1Claire Fuller is training to be an occupational therapist. She loves wild swimming and getting out onto the North Yorkshire moors for overnight camps. Finding the balance between being a busy working woman and a carefree adventurous soul can be difficult.I spent a month cycling around Yorkshire, interviewing people along the way about their perspectives on trying to live more adventurously. I'd never interviewed anyone for a podcast before; Claire had never been interviewed.But she did bake me flapjack and take me on a walk to the birthplace of Captain Cook. So I...
2019-12-1031 min