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Episode 220: The 20,000 Mile Thru-Hike
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Bethany ‘Fidgit’ Hughes is a visionary explorer and writer, having hiked, paddled, and cycled over 22,000 miles across 25 countries. She is the founder of the Her Odyssey Expedition, a human-powered endeavor that connected the Americas, following the longest chain of mountains in the world, while highlighting the stories of the land and its inhabitants. Bethany's writing, which includes the Herstory series, has been featured in publications such as Backpacker and Outside, focusing on women forging frontiers in various fields. With a background in Institutions & Policy from William Jewell College, she brings a unique Third Culture perspective to her work, focusing on education, exploration, and community building. Bethany spent more than half her life abroad, climbing in the Andes and jungles of Latin America. She has been writing and sharing human-powered adventures for over 20 years, with a focus on planning and pursuing the Her Odyssey Expedition. Bethany's current focus is on Slow Travel, offering consultations on trip planning and writing a book, while making public presentations that connect audiences through wilderness to both inter and intra-personal health and decision-making.
Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Bethany Hughes about enhancing body awareness through barefoot exploration and thru-hiking.
Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:
- How exploring barefoot movement in activities like hiking offers physical benefits and fosters a deeper connection with one’s body and environment.
- How trail maintenance reflects the evolving needs of hikers and the importance of preserving wildlife corridors through trail cultivation.
- How thru-hiking connects with the earth, simplifies life, and allows individuals to experience discomfort to feel grounded.
- Why you should balance your professional and personal development through nature experiences.
- Why travel encourages individuals to be open to the unknown, confront vulnerabilities, and engage with unfamiliar cultures for personal growth.
Connect with Bethany:
Guest Contact Info X@her_odyssey
Instagram@_herodyssey_
Facebookfacebook.com/herodyssey
Links Mentioned:her-odyssey.org
Connect with Steven:
Website
Twitter@XeroShoes
Instagram@xeroshoes
Facebookfacebook.com/xeroshoes
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Manage episode 411694262 series 2773425
Bethany ‘Fidgit’ Hughes is a visionary explorer and writer, having hiked, paddled, and cycled over 22,000 miles across 25 countries. She is the founder of the Her Odyssey Expedition, a human-powered endeavor that connected the Americas, following the longest chain of mountains in the world, while highlighting the stories of the land and its inhabitants. Bethany's writing, which includes the Herstory series, has been featured in publications such as Backpacker and Outside, focusing on women forging frontiers in various fields. With a background in Institutions & Policy from William Jewell College, she brings a unique Third Culture perspective to her work, focusing on education, exploration, and community building. Bethany spent more than half her life abroad, climbing in the Andes and jungles of Latin America. She has been writing and sharing human-powered adventures for over 20 years, with a focus on planning and pursuing the Her Odyssey Expedition. Bethany's current focus is on Slow Travel, offering consultations on trip planning and writing a book, while making public presentations that connect audiences through wilderness to both inter and intra-personal health and decision-making.
Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Bethany Hughes about enhancing body awareness through barefoot exploration and thru-hiking.
Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:
- How exploring barefoot movement in activities like hiking offers physical benefits and fosters a deeper connection with one’s body and environment.
- How trail maintenance reflects the evolving needs of hikers and the importance of preserving wildlife corridors through trail cultivation.
- How thru-hiking connects with the earth, simplifies life, and allows individuals to experience discomfort to feel grounded.
- Why you should balance your professional and personal development through nature experiences.
- Why travel encourages individuals to be open to the unknown, confront vulnerabilities, and engage with unfamiliar cultures for personal growth.
Connect with Bethany:
Guest Contact Info X@her_odyssey
Instagram@_herodyssey_
Facebookfacebook.com/herodyssey
Links Mentioned:her-odyssey.org
Connect with Steven:
Website
Twitter@XeroShoes
Instagram@xeroshoes
Facebookfacebook.com/xeroshoes
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