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#42 - The Wake-Up Call - Aging, Adventure, and Why We Can’t Wait - The WHY Matters Podcast

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In this episode of The WHY Matters Podcast, Will and I open up about what aging has been teaching us - and why waiting for “someday” to chase big adventures is a mistake. A tough volcano trek in Guatemala showed us firsthand that our bodies don’t bounce back like they did in our 30s. That wake-up call, paired with the wisdom (and regrets) of older travelers we’ve met along the way, pushed us to make one of our biggest decisions yet - attempting a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail.


@05:18 India Trip – Why it was our hardest journey yet
@11:30 The Wake-Up Call – Struggling on a volcano at 50+
@13:20 The Big Reveal – Committing to the Appalachian Trail
@17:22 Aging & Recovery – Injuries, slower healing, and reality checks
@21:14 Lessons from Retirees – Why waiting can mean missing your chance
@24:19 Do It Now – Stories of loss, legacy & seizing the moment

This isn’t just about adventure - it’s about aging with intention, choosing meaning over comfort, and creating memories while we still can.
Leave us a voice message! Share your thoughts or questions at [email protected] or call 424-442-9295.
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Come travel with us! Our company is owned (and 100% guided) by a family of four full-time travelers. Our passion is building bridges between cultures, fueling personal development, and expanding hearts and minds alongside a community of like-hearted individuals.

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Are you looking for guidance to accomplish that big goal supporting your why? We are the couple for you. Let’s set up a chat to get you started on your dream life, whether it is full-time travel or something else.

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10 years full-time travel with 2 world schooled kids, currently on a sailboat, writing about a travel lifestyle, education, equality & what it’s like to live an unconventional life.

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In this episode of The WHY Matters Podcast, Will and I open up about what aging has been teaching us - and why waiting for “someday” to chase big adventures is a mistake. A tough volcano trek in Guatemala showed us firsthand that our bodies don’t bounce back like they did in our 30s. That wake-up call, paired with the wisdom (and regrets) of older travelers we’ve met along the way, pushed us to make one of our biggest decisions yet - attempting a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail.


@05:18 India Trip – Why it was our hardest journey yet
@11:30 The Wake-Up Call – Struggling on a volcano at 50+
@13:20 The Big Reveal – Committing to the Appalachian Trail
@17:22 Aging & Recovery – Injuries, slower healing, and reality checks
@21:14 Lessons from Retirees – Why waiting can mean missing your chance
@24:19 Do It Now – Stories of loss, legacy & seizing the moment

This isn’t just about adventure - it’s about aging with intention, choosing meaning over comfort, and creating memories while we still can.
Leave us a voice message! Share your thoughts or questions at [email protected] or call 424-442-9295.
PATREON

https://www.patreon.com/worldtowning

If you would like to support us in a greater capacity where you can snag some cool swag, plus join us for monthly LIVE chats, and get huge discounts on future group trips. Thank you!

GROUP TRIPS

https://worldtowningvoyages.com/

Come travel with us! Our company is owned (and 100% guided) by a family of four full-time travelers. Our passion is building bridges between cultures, fueling personal development, and expanding hearts and minds alongside a community of like-hearted individuals.

COACHING

https://worldtowning.com/learn-2/

Are you looking for guidance to accomplish that big goal supporting your why? We are the couple for you. Let’s set up a chat to get you started on your dream life, whether it is full-time travel or something else.

NEWSLETTER

https://worldtowning.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=32de323857a58dc5ab35b897f&id=b0760c6efa

10 years full-time travel with 2 world schooled kids, currently on a sailboat, writing about a travel lifestyle, education, equality & what it’s like to live an unconventional life.

MERCHANDISE

Yes - We have Merch! - https://worldtowningvoyages.com/elements/merch/

OUR SOCIALS

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldtowning/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/worldtowning

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldtowning
Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@worldtowning

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