Episodes

Episode #325 - Friendship on the Camino (Part 2)
Sept. 9, 2025

Episode #325 - Friendship on the Camino (Part 2)

Bio- A random meeting on a beach leads to a calling that cannot be ignored. My awesome sister-in-law sits down to talk about her recent journey on the Camino. Guest Links- Jackie on Facebook - Jackie Kiki Kane Jackie on Insta...
Episode #324 - Friendship on the Camino (Part 1)
Sept. 2, 2025

Episode #324 - Friendship on the Camino (Part 1)

Bios- Jackie Kane - random meeting on a beach leads to a calling that cannot be ignored. My awesome sister-in-law sits down to talk about her recent journey on the Camino. Nicole - Nicole van Marle is a social worker from the...
Episode #323 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (September 11-12)
Aug. 26, 2025

Episode #323 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (September 11-12)

Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamou...
Episode #322 - Silvia Resnik
Aug. 19, 2025

Episode #322 - Silvia Resnik

Silvia Resnik is a certified coach with a Master's degree in Business Economics. Her professional journey began as a kindergarten teacher, transitioned into HR Management, and eventually led her to entrepreneurship. On the su...
Episode #321 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (September 9-10)
Aug. 12, 2025

Episode #321 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (September 9-10)

Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the in...
Episode #320 - Jackie Kane takes on the Camino! (Part 2)
Aug. 5, 2025

Episode #320 - Jackie Kane takes on the Camino! (Part 2)

Bio- A random meeting on a beach leads to a calling that cannot be ignored. My awesome sister-in-law sits down to talk about her recent journey on the Camino. Guest Links- Jackie on Facebook - Jackie Kiki Kane Jackie on Insta...
Episode #319 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (September 7-8)
July 29, 2025

Episode #319 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (September 7-8)

Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the in...
Episode #318 - Jackie Kane takes on the Camino! (Part 1)
July 22, 2025

Episode #318 - Jackie Kane takes on the Camino! (Part 1)

A random meeting on a beach leads to a calling that cannot be ignored. My awesome sister-in-law sits down to talk about her recent journey on the Camino. Guest Links- Jackie on Facebook - Jackie Kiki Kane Jackie on Instagram ...
Episode #317 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (September 5-6)
July 15, 2025

Episode #317 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (September 5-6)

Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the in...
Episode #316 Lagniappe - Wanna Be a Better Person?
July 8, 2025

Episode #316 Lagniappe - Wanna Be a Better Person?

Guest Links- Nicole Williams on Tiktok - Nicole Williams on Instagram - Lisa Carpenter’s site - Lisa Carpenter on Instagram - Full Frontal Podcast - Jim Fortin’s site - Jim Fortin’s podcast - Carla Robertson, Living Wild and Precious - ...
Episode #315 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (September 3-4)
July 1, 2025

Episode #315 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (September 3-4)

Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the in...
Episode #314 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (September 1-2)
June 24, 2025

Episode #314 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (September 1-2)

Red Squirrels, fir scales and Moonstone jackets….Liteshoe is preparing for the 100-Mile Wilderness. Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, tr...
Episode #313 Lagniappe - Finding Your Perfect Hiking Group (part 2)
June 17, 2025

Episode #313 Lagniappe - Finding Your Perfect Hiking Group (part 2)

Finding it hard to make friends as an adult? All you need is to find your tribe…your hiking tribe! Part 2 of this 2-part series lists some of the things you can look for and some of the groups that are out there! Guest Links-...
Episode #312 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 30-31)
June 10, 2025

Episode #312 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 30-31)

Orange kites, dogs with rocks and lots of moose scat…. Maine does NOT disappoint! Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stompin...
Episode #311 Lagniappe - Finding Your Perfect Hiking Group (part 1)
June 3, 2025

Episode #311 Lagniappe - Finding Your Perfect Hiking Group (part 1)

Finding it hard to make friends as an adult? All you need is to find your tribe…your hiking tribe! Part 1 of this 2-part series lists some of the things you can look for and some of the groups that are out there! Guest Links-...
Episode #310 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 28-29)
May 27, 2025

Episode #310 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 28-29)

Struggles with time, ‘putting up’ grouse and signing next to legends…… Liteshoe hikes on. Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and...
Episode #309 Lagniappe-Songwriters in the Outdoors
May 20, 2025

Episode #309 Lagniappe-Songwriters in the Outdoors

What better music to listen to than music inspired by the beauty surrounding us on the trail? Enjoy these three hiking songwriters on your next trek! Guest Links- Adam Ruzzo Website - https://adamruzzo.com/home Adam Ruzzo Fir...
Episode #308 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 26-27)
May 13, 2025

Episode #308 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 26-27)

Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the in...
Episode #307 Lagniappe - How Good Are Your Manners?
May 6, 2025

Episode #307 Lagniappe - How Good Are Your Manners?

Whether you are a seasoned hiker or fresh and new to the trail, we could all use a little brush up on good manners on the trail. Links- Hiking Etiquitte from the NPS - Hiking Etiquette (U.S. National Park Service) Hiking Etiq...
Episode #306 - Laura Clark
April 29, 2025

Episode #306 - Laura Clark

Laura M Clark grew up in Southern California. She moved to Colorado in her 20s, and has enjoyed hiking there ever since. She has summited over 600 peaks above 13,000′ solo, including being the first woman to solo summit all t...
Episode #305 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 25)
April 22, 2025

Episode #305 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 25)

Lite Shoes tackles the most famous, and difficult, mile on the whole AT! Yep, she has finally hit Mahoosuc Notch! Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself int...
Episode #304 - Ginger DeHaan (part 2)
April 15, 2025

Episode #304 - Ginger DeHaan (part 2)

My name is Ginger DeHaan; my trail name Iris. I'm a mother of eight, grandmother of four, wife of a Chef, and wrangler of three sassy dogs. I also teach first grade at a title one school in upstate South Carolina. Each year I...
Episode #303 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 24)
April 8, 2025

Episode #303 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 24)

Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamou...
Episode #302 - Ginger DeHaan (part 1)
April 1, 2025

Episode #302 - Ginger DeHaan (part 1)

Guest Bio- My name is Ginger DeHaan; my trail name is Iris. I'm a mother of eight, grandmother of four, wife of a chef, and wrangler of three sassy dogs. I also teach first grade in the Piedmont region of South Carolina. Each...