Best Nancy @ The Camino Experience Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 131: The power of YES with pilgrim Kat 41:23

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NOW IS THE TIME TO GO AFTER YOUR DREAMS I hope you are ready to be inspired, because in this episode you are going to hear from someone who knows how to make dreams happen. And more than that, she knows the value of going after those dreams . . . now. Kat is living in Spain with her husband and daughter, following one of the best plot twists ever. …

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Ep 130: A retirement plan plot twist with pilgrim Jeff 45:08

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WHEN PLANS CHANGE - FOR THE BETTER How many pilgrims were inspired to walk the Camino after seeing a movie set on the trail? For most people it was the movie The Way, with Emilio Estevez and Martin Sheen. For my guest today it was the charming (although largely inaccurate) Hallmark movie, Journey to You. Jeff is recently retired, and his discovery …

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Ep 129: Pilgrim Cheryle makes the pilgrimage at the age of 81 39:47

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REDEFINING AGE ON THE CAMINO What is the Camino really all about? Many pilgrims say it’s all about the people, and my guest today is likely to agree with that. Cheryle walked the Camino with her friend, Janet, at the age of 81. Together they made friends all along the Way. Cheryle doesn’t consider herself a walker, but she did it, and when she wrot…

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Ep 128: The power of taking the next step with pilgrim Jill 53:57

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BEING A PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER THAN OURSELVES I love the perspective of the first-time pilgrim. There is so much excitement and anticipation. Eagerness and nervousness. And such great questions! We could talk forever about what it means to walk the Camino de Santiago and what it takes to get ready. My guest today is Jill from California who is ju…

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Ep 127: Finding the hidden gifts with pilgrim Richard 48:47

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THE UNIVERSALITY OF THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE What happens when you want to walk the Camino, but you have a physical limitation that could prevent you from doing it? Well, in the case of today’s guest, Richard, you just go do it anyway. Today's inspiring pilgrim conversation filled with spiritual insight, courage, and determination. Talking with Richard…

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After the Camino Part 4 - Surprise and Serendipity 22:15

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THERE HAS TO BE A BETTER WAY Bringing the Camino experience home. Anyone tried that? It’s tricky, right? You spend all this time in the liminal space of the Camino – in this alternative world where strangers are kind, people are good, and making connections is easy and fun. You walk yourself into a stronger, braver version of yourself, and you disc…

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Invitation to join the La Terraza community 25:40

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YOUR PILGRIMAGE ISN'T OVER When we walked the Camino, we discovered a few things. We discovered something called Camino magic – that experience of awe and wonder when we slowed down to the pace of walking, when we settled deeply into the present moment, and when we opened our hearts to strangers, ourselves, and something bigger than ourselves. We d…

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After the Camino Part 3 - Loss and Letting Go 34:49

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WHY SHARING YOUR CAMINO STORY IS SO IMPORTANT When we return home from the Camino, one of our greatest needs is simply to talk about the experience. We need to tell our stories. You can see this on social media and all over YouTube. So many stories! So many people feel compelled to recount what happened and where and with whom. Look at this, look a…

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After the Camino Part 2 - Belonging and Connection 34:33

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WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR AFTER THE CAMINO? For many people, walking the Camino totally lives up to the hype. Their experiences match what they see in all the YouTube videos and the movies like The Way. For others, not so much. But here’s the catch: no matter what experience you had on the Camino, you still had to re-enter life at home. In this episode,…

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After the Camino Part 1 - Boldness and Bravery 28:46

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THE CHALLENGE OF BRINGING THE CAMINO HOME If you have already walked one of the Camino routes, you may have discovered that coming home after the Camino is the hardest part of the entire Camino experience. I’ve been there, and not just once or twice. Every time I have come home from the Camino over the past 20 years, I have been faced with what see…

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Ep 126: Riding the highs and lows of the Camino with Pilgrim Jodi 37:53

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PLOT TWIST!!! What do you do when your Camino experience is hit with a massive plot twist, and not the good kind? Who do you turn to when you are far away from home, immersed in a life-changing pilgrimage, and you are blindsided by a medical emergency? In this week’s episode you are going to hear from pilgrim Jodi, whose Camino derailed in the most…

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Ep 125 A tale of two Camino routes with pilgrim Clare 48:35

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CAMINO ROUTE FACE OFF: FRANCÉS VS PORTUGUESE Pilgrim Clare's story has two parts – with pilgrimages taking place on two different Camino routes, one year apart. On her first walk, she had the mother of all plot twists, but curiously, she’s not mad about it. On her second walk, she filled in all the Camino blanks and finished strong in Santiago. Bec…

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Ep 124: A built in Camino family with pilgrims Jarrett and Amy 1:00:21

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THE SHARED PILGRIM EXPERIENCE What is at the heart of the pilgrim experience? So may things, but one stands out: The moments we share with other pilgrims. Some of these are people we meet along the way, and then there are the ones we bring with us, like Jarrett and Amy who walked the Camino as a couple. Amy shares what she learned from walking in t…

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Ep 123: Pilgrim Paul goes looking for adventure on the Camino 51:39

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MISHAPS MAKE THE MEMORIES Walking for two weeks in solid rain didn't dampen Paul's spirits. In fact, he found that the tough times make for better memories. He discovers the generosity of other pilgrims, and a deeper sense of our shared humanity, and it all leads to the beautiful simplicity found in the life of a pilgrim. Have you found your passio…

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Ep 122: The BIG reveal - our new pilgrim community 27:13

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JOIN ME ON THE TERRACE OF THE SPANISH BAR How many months did you spend – or have you spent – planning and preparing for your pilgrimage? What if you planned to spend that much time on bringing back the benefits of your journey? It’s an interesting question, yes? The thing is, we can’t really avoid spending that time integrating the Camino into our…

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Ep 121: Pilgrim Katey gives herself permission to make her own dreams come true 33:28

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WHEN IT'S TIME FOR YOU *** The podcast is taking a break next week and will return on Tuesday, July 15*** Some dreams have to be put on hold for a very long time. What I love about this week's pilgrim conversation is Katey’s honesty and vulnerability as she explores the themes of her pilgrimage. Specifically, what is the significance of going after…

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Ep 120: A courageous faith journey with pilgrim Eden 49:26

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TESTING BOUNDARIES, EXPLORING FAITH Telling our stories is such an important part of the Camino experience, and it starts long before we take our first steps on the trail. My guest this week, Eden, does an amazing job of showing just how important the pre-Camino story is. And she shows us that pilgrimage isn’t just about the pilgrim; rather, it tou…

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Ep 119: Kristen walks the Camino after some pretty tough years 46:20

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THIS IS NO SMALL FEAT Life can be challenging at times, but what do you do when those tough times come at you rapid fire, one thing right after the next? You walk the Camino. Life: no small feat The Camino: no small feat Pilgrim Kristen will be walking with one of her best friends, and they intend to walk an "entire Camino." Find out why, along wit…

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Ep 118: Updates from the trail + bringing the Camino home (part 2 of 2) 34:41

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SHARING MY BIG VISION! Today I have some updates on the pilgrim registration requirements and for the Francés route: >> updates to the luggage transport services >> new places to buy gear, and >> where to find the best pizza And then my favorite topic: >> How do we deal with the hardest part of the entire Camino experience? >> How do we fill our li…

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Ep 117: First-time pilgrim FAQs plus updates from the trail (part 1 of 2) 27:03

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LET'S CLEAR UP A FEW THINGS! In this episode I am going to answer a handful of first-time pilgrim questions that are showing up nonstop on social media. Questions like: How hard is it, really? Do you have to train? What’s the weather going to be like? Do I need a sleeping bag? Do I need to reserve a bed or room in advance? READY TO TELL YOUR STORY?…

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Ep 116: Pilgrim Ron says a big YES! to walking the Camino Francés 48:14

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MAKING MEMORIES, LIVING HIS DREAMS My guest in this episode said yes to walking the Camino before he even knew what that really meant. Is it a leap of faith or simply saying yes to life? Either way, Ron shows us that now is the time to say take on those big dreams and goals. After losing nearly 80 lbs by eating less and moving more, Ron is ready to…

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Ep 115: Pilgrim Noel and the unmistakable call to walk the Camino 51:26

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SAY YES. YES, THIS IS POSSIBLE. What happens when you sense a loud, clear calling to walk the Camino de Santiago? Well, you do it. You put some dates on the calendar and you plan this thing. That’s what my guest today, Noel, did. The calling was mysterious yet unmistakable, so who was she to refuse it? And the timing coincides perfectly with a big …

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Ep 114: Warrior on the Way Paul shares his inspiring Camino story 59:55

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WHEN HEALING TAKES PLACE ON THE PILGRIMAGE TRAIL I hope you are ready to be inpsired, because today I have the compelling after-the-Camino story of US veteran Paul who walked the Camino last October with the life-changing program offered by Warriors on the Way. (https://warriorsontheway.org/) Warriors on the Way is a pilgrimage on the Camino De San…

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Ep 113: Pilgrim Diana starts with the beginning AND the end in mind 49:01

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THE WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, AND HOW OF IT Diana will be walking the Camino Portuguese with her daughter, and in this episode she reminds us that it is as important to plan the journey home from the Camino as it is to think about and plan the actual walking part. I won’t spoil the surprise; instead, I will invite you to open your mind and heart…

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Ep 112: Your Camino, my Camino, our Camino, with Clarie & Richard 1:24:18

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WHAT CHALLENGES DO COUPLES FACE ON THE CAMINO? Claire and Richard walked the Camino Francés in 2023 and had the time of their lives. While they walked the same trail, the same day-to-day stages, and they stayed in the same places every night, they still had their own unique experiences. What is it like to walk the Camino with a partner? Well, it's …

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Ep 111: A deeply personal and spiritual journey with pilgrim Kimberly 56:56

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6 FRIENDS MAKE THE JOURNEY TO SANTIAGO Kimberly shows us the value of making this pilgrimage with friends, with "your people." Any way you do it is valid, and I believe that each person ultimately chooses the way that is best for them, but there is definitely something to be said for sharing this journey with people who know you well, who know you …

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Ep 110: Pilgrim Sandra and her well thought out plan for the Caminho Português 49:31

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READY FOR A WHOLE BUNCH OF PILGRIM WISDOM? It's all here! Pilgrim Sandra is taking a thoughtful and well thought out approach to her Camino experience. There's gold in here! Here is the pilgrim planning resource in Porto (Nicoletta) that Sandra used: https://your-camino.com/ WHAT CHALLENGES HAVE YOU FACED? If you have already walked one of the Cami…

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Ep 109: A couple's pilgrimage on the Camino Francés with Jarrett & Amy 1:10:16

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WHAT IF YOU ONLY HAVE 21 DAYS? How do you break up the Camino Francés route if you have only 21 days for your pilgrimage? Jarrett and Amy tackled that challenge and came up with a plan that suits them perfectly. Find out how they did that, using this podcast and my Camino Francés Getting Started Audio Guide. Be the first to know when the audio guid…

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Ep 108: A journey of hope, surrender, and restoration with pilgrim Annie 51:25

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THE ENTIRE CAMINO EXPERIENCE Our pilgrim wisdom continues this week, this time with someone getting ready to walk the Camino, rather than with someone who has already walked. Today you are going to meet pilgrim Annie who is walking the Camino Francés this spring. You'll hear what Annie says about the intersection of human spirit and Camino spirit a…

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Ep 107: Maurice and some reflections of a 2-time pilgrim 51:39

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WHY DO CAMINO CONNECTIONS HAPPEN SO QUICKLY? This is just one of the questions my guest Maurice and I ponder in this episode of the YOU on the Camino de Santiago podcast. Before he walked his first Camino, Maurice spent some time exploring the question of why he was going to do this pilgrimage. It’s a question I recommend every pilgrim ponders. You…

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Ep 106: Pilgrim Colleen on the "atmosphere" of the Camino 41:23

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DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU WANT OUT OF YOUR CAMINO EXPERIENCE? Colleen does. Walking the Camino isn't a life-long dream and she doesn't have a deeply compelling reason to walk the Camino. So why do it? Let's find out! Colleen also shares the common pilgrim concerns – how to find beds and if there will be beds available when they need them, how to use tre…

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Ep 105: Pilgrim Janet does the Caminho Português her way 49:59

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A JOURNEY OF BECOMING Why walk the Camino de Santiago? Why walk it now? These are questions that will take you from the idea or dream of walking the Camino to a full-on pull to make it happen. In this episode, Janet shares her plans for walking the Caminho Português with her sister in a journey of becoming. And without too much consideration, she k…

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Ep 104: Pilgrim Erik finally finds the right time to walk the Camino Francés 56:15

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TURNING DOWN THE NOISE OF EVERYDAY LIFE For many people, the story of a Camino dream is a series of false starts. You hear about the Camino and hear its call, but it’s not the right time to go. Then it is the right time, and you put some dates on the calendar, and something comes up – a significant family event, like a wedding, graduation or birth …

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Ep 103: 5 steps to bring your goals to life today 43:29

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BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO YOUR GOALS In this episode we pick up where we left off in episode 101 by taking my #1 strategy for goal success to an even deeper level. Then I am going to share with you five tactical steps and three top ideas that will guarantee your success in reaching your Camino goals. DO YOU NEED THE HIGH-LEVEL PLAN FOR HOW TO MAKE YOUR…

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Ep 102: Pilgrim Adam walks through grief and shares the best Camino advice EVER 1:14:16

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SAVED BY WALKING! Pilgrim Adam walks the Camino Portuguese to process and heal from some devastating losses . . . and finds his way to peace and connection. Content warning: My guest in this episode mentions his personal experience with suicide ideation and suicide within his circle of friends. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal th…

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Ep 101: Unlock the secrets to goal success 29:17

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GO FROM CAMINO DREAM TO CAMINO REALITY Have you ever wanted something, dreamed about something, maybe even longed for something, but the wanting and dreaming wasn’t making anything happen? What’s missing there? Well, what’s missing is a clear goal. In this episode I explore: Why we’re not reaching our goals How to craft a goal that hits the mark My…

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Episode 100: Celebrating milestones and looking ahead 16:39

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THE 100th EPISODE! Thank you for tuning in and for making this podcast one of the most sought after and reliable resources for first time pilgrims walking the Camino routes in Spain, France, and Portugal. With this episode, the podcast hits a milestone – the 100th episode! I love milestones. I love the feeling of hitting a mark, of reaching a big g…

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S5 Ep 21: My favorite holiday tradition 11:39

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DEAR YOU . . . Now we come to the final step of our year-end practice. The only thing we have left is my favorite New Year’s tradition. This is the one I have been doing since 1976, long before I started setting goals and intentions for the new year. Uh, long before I even knew what that meant, because in 1976 I was 11 years old. My best friend was…

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S5 Ep 20: Setting goals and intentions for the New Year 26:45

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LET'S SET THE STAGE FOR YOUR BEST YEAR YET Forget asking Santa for what you want . . . go after it yourself! In this episode we walk through my annual goal setting process. We have already reviewed our accomplishments and successes (episode 18). We tallied up what didn't go as well as hoped and planned. And we mined both those lists for lessons and…

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S5 Ep 19 Looking the other way - year end practice step 2 21:45

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NOW WE LOOK AT OUR NOT-SUCCESSES In last week's episode we spent time reviewing our wins and successes for the year. This week we are moving on to the second step of the year-end process by listing our regrets and disappointments. Wait! This is not about beating yourself up or dragging yourself through the mud, or finding fault with who you are as …

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S5 Ep 18: How to finish the year STRONG 17:49

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THANK YOU 2024, AND GOODBYE! (WELL, ALMOST) As this episode releases on Tuesday, December 10, we have four Tuesdays left in 2024 and four episodes left in this season of the podcast. That timing feels perfect for me to share with you something I do every December to wrap up the year. In this episode and the next three, I am going to share with you …

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S5 Ep 17: An "invasion of grace" on the Camino Francés with pilgrim John 1:29:21

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A "TRIP OF A LIFETIME" - FOR REAL! John covers all the bases as he shares his story of walking the Camino Francés in May and June 2024. Overnight in the Pyrenees? Check. Stay at a monastery? Check. Sing with the nuns? Check. Meet an undertaker who wants your business? Wait . . . check? Here are the places and helpful tools John referenced in this e…

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S5 Ep 16: Pilgrim Danielle learns to trust herself on the Camino Francés 1:06:59

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WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU? That is the question pilgrim Danielle had to ask herself over and over again as she walked the Camino Francés in April and May 2024. And as she answered that question, she gradually learned to trust herself and to know that she did, in fact, know what is most important and what is also best for her. Danielle had the h…

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S5 Ep 15: Determination saves the day - and the pilgrimage - for pilgrim Roger 47:35

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WHAT HAPPENS IF . . . ? That seems to be the theme of Roger's pilgrimage on the Camino Francés! What happens if . . . . . . you become injured? . . . you need a dentist at 6:30 am on a Saturday in a small village in northern Spain? . . . you don't want to book accommodations in advance in July? Find out in this episode. And Roger has some well-earn…

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S5 Ep 14: Pilgrim Josh finds peace on the Camino Francés 1:01:29

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SHIFTS HAPPEN ON THE CAMINO FRANCÉS Back today with a story of peace from one of the pilgrims who you met in season four (episode six) – Joshua from Corpus Christi, Texas. It is also a story of plot twists and disappointments. But in true Camino fashion, the trail brought it all full circle, and Josh found out what blessings really feel like. Like …

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S5 Ep 13: 6 ways to deal with uncertainty - on the Camino and at home 25:45

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WHEN THE WORLD IS CRAZY AND LIFE IS UNCERTAIN Our topic today is dealing with uncertainty, and I have been thinking about this a lot lately. About two weeks ago I noticed that I was feeling really anxious, super worried, and nervous about the outcome of the upcoming election. But I won’t be talking about politics because that’s not what we are here…

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S5 Ep 12: Defining experiences on the Camino Francés with pilgrim Kurt 1:11:06

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CAN YOU FIND VEGAN FOOD IN SPAIN? My guest today, Kurt, from Palm Springs, California, follows a vegan diet, which is sometimes difficult to do in Spain. But it doesn’t have to define your pilgrimage. He has some great tips for finding vegan and vegetarian food amidst the landscape of pork-based meal options. Kurt is a fairly speedy walker, and his…

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S5 Ep 11: Pilgrim Melissa rises above the swirl and finds her Way 58:35

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IT'S NOT ABOUT THE WEATHER! Coming to you today with another healthy dose of reality on the Camino Francés. This week you will hear from Melissa, who you met in season 4, episode 10. Melissa had a plan to walk the Camino as a way to reclaim what she remembered as her "bad-ass self from her 20s". Who wouldn’t want that, right? Melissa had a few surp…

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S5 Ep 10: A Camino rite of passage with John and his 17-year-old son 1:09:48

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PLOT TWISTS AND DEEP CONNECTIONS Day two: plot twist. And that's the day that set the tone for the entire pilgrimage for John and his son. In this episode, you will hear how John describes the impact of that day as well as lyrics from his Lizard Song, how their rain gear worked out, and what's next for this now-Camino family. FREE MINI-WEBINAR: THU…

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S5 Ep 9: Australian pilgrim Fiona walks the world 53:22

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PILGRIMAGE BECOMES A WAY OF LIFE Fiona walked the Camino Frances in 2023 and now she is hooked on walking pilgrimages! This year she took on two new routes, and she has a third one - not a Camino - planned for later this year. And then next year she plans to become a "dual pilgrim" by walking the Kumano Kodo in Japan. Here are the resources we talk…