Adventure is Everywhere

Montenegro wasn't the trip I expected—and that's exactly why I'll never forget it. Some of the experiences I spent months researching turned out to be complete flops. Meanwhile, a handful of spontaneous detours became the memories my family can't stop talking about. In this episode, I'm sharing our 9-day Montenegro itinerary, what I'd absolutely do again, what I'd skip,...

This week, I'm getting honest about something I've been feeling lately: burnout. After a particularly difficult season a few years ago, I promised myself I'd never end up in that place again. But lately I've been noticing some familiar warning signs—exhaustion, low motivation, negative self-talk, and the feeling that life is happening faster than I can keep up. The thing is, nothin...

Have you ever noticed how excited adults get about the smallest things? A new coffee shop. A package on the porch. Dinner reservations. A weekend away that's still months from now. In this episode, we explore the idea of a "novelty deficit" and why so many of us feel stuck, restless, or emotionally flat despite having lives we're genuinely grateful for. We also talk about why our...

A couple years ago, after my separation, I decided to stop filling Christmas with more stuff and start giving my kids experiences instead. Since then, I’ve taken each of my three kids on a yearly one-on-one adventure—usually a quick 36-hour trip built around something they love. This week on the podcast, I’m sharing stories from my latest adventure with my son Calvin: a whirlwind weekend in Chicag...

What happens when someone who once thought “roughing it” meant a hotel without room service becomes the kind of person who casually hikes rim-to-rim-to-rim in the Grand Canyon and signs up for open-water swim relays across the Catalina Channel? In this episode, I sit down with my friend Jeanette Davey — endurance athlete, national park lover, 29029 red hat finisher, and one of the most adventurous...

This week, with Mother’s Day around the corner, I wanted to talk about something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately: motherhood as adventure. Not because it’s always magical or picture-perfect…but because it constantly asks us to evolve. In this episode, I’m sharing why the teen years have surprisingly become my favorite phase of motherhood, the strange and beautiful transition from being const...

This week’s episode was supposed to be all about my trip to Richmond for my daughter’s soccer showcase. But somewhere between the tornado sirens, the missed waterfall hike, and the chaos of real life, the episode turned into something very different. I’m talking about social anxiety, divorce, vulnerability, and the uncomfortable reality that if we want more connection in adulthood, we usually have...

You say you don’t have time. But what happens when you actually get some? This weekend, a stretch of bad weather canceled games across St. Louis—and a group of us moms suddenly found ourselves with something rare: hours of unexpected free time. And instead of feeling relaxed…we felt weird. Restless. Uncomfortable. Unsure what to do with it. In this episode, I’m unpacking that moment—and what it re...

What does it look like to actually live your life…instead of just getting through the day? In this episode, I’m sharing the story I wasn’t sure I’d ever tell this openly—what my divorce really felt like, the season where I was just surviving, and the slow, imperfect way I found my way back to myself. This isn’t about blame or sympathy. It’s about being honest about how heavy that season was—and wh...

Most of us aren’t burned out from doing too much. We’re burned out from doing the same things on repeat. If your weeks have started to feel like a never-ending loop—wake up, work, kids, dinner, repeat—you’re not alone. And maybe you're not burned out from doing too much...you’re burned out from doing the same things on repeat. In this episode, we’re talking about microadventures—small, intenti...

Ever said “I could never do something like that”… and then somehow found yourself doing it anyway? In this episode, I’m sharing the story of hiking the Grand Canyon—from the South Rim all the way down to Phantom Ranch and back out again… on three weeks’ notice. This wasn’t just a bucket list trip. It was one of those experiences that makes you stop mid-trail and think, who even am I right now? (in...

What do you do when life hands you a moment that feels complicated? In this episode, I’m taking you inside a weekend that could have gone very differently. My former husband got married, and instead of staying home and powering through it, I chose to leave town and spend the weekend at Civana Wellness Resort in the Arizona desert. And what I thought would be a relaxing getaway turned into somethin...

Can you live an adventurous life if you struggle with anxiety? In this episode of Adventure Is Everywhere , we talk about adventure, anxiety, and how to try new things even when your brain jumps to worst-case scenarios. If you’ve ever wanted to try something new—travel somewhere unfamiliar, hike a new trail, sign up for a big challenge—but your brain immediately started imagining everything that c...

What happens when you stop trying to protect yourself from failure and just climb the mountain? In this episode, Kim shares the full story of completing 29029 Mont Tremblant —an endurance event where participants hike the same mountain over and over until they reach 29,029 vertical feet , the height of Mount Everest. After finishing Sun Valley the year before, Kim thought she knew what she was sig...

What happens when you start saying yes to the things that scare you — just a little? In this episode, I’m sharing the ripple effect of one small brave decision… and how it led to me hiking the Grand Canyon later this month. In this episode, we talk about: The power of saying yes to things outside your comfort zone Why small brave decisions build confidence over time How divorce was the first big “...

Planning a family trip can either feel magical…or like you’re personally responsible for orchestrating a logistical Olympics. In this episode of Adventure Is Everywhere , I’m sharing the exact framework I use to plan trips that are meaningful, memorable, and actually enjoyable — for everyone. This isn’t about packing your schedule to the brim. It’s about building intentional experiences your kids...

In this episode of Adventure Is Everywhere , I’m sharing my honest 29029 Sun Valley experience — from the 20 weeks of training to the 36-hour cutoff and what the event is really like. If you’ve ever Googled “Is 29029 worth it?” or “What is 29029 like?” this is the episode I wish I had found before I signed up. 29029 is an Everesting event where participants hike the same mountain 15 times in 36 ho...

What if adventure isn’t something you plan once in a while—but a value you live by in your relationships? In this episode, I explore adventure as a core value in romantic relationships , especially in long-term, real-life partnerships. Not adventure as thrill-seeking or constant travel, but adventure as curiosity, openness, shared courage, and a willingness to step outside routine—together. In hon...

Midlife is often framed as a time of slowing down—but what if it’s actually the moment when adventure becomes more accessible, more intentional, and more meaningful? In this episode, we reflect on aging, self-perception, and why midlife is prime adventure season, looking at midlife legends like the Golden Girls and Catherine O'Hara, whose portrayal of Moira Rose on Schitt’s Creek modeled fearless...

What if being more adventurous isn’t about being fearless—but about trusting yourself more? In this episode of Adventure Is Everywhere , I share how weightlifting and CrossFit helped me build confidence, trust myself, and say yes to more adventure—without this being a “you should work out” episode. This isn’t about looking a certain way. It’s about practicing discomfort, building faith in yourself...

What if the reason you think you’re “not adventurous” isn’t because it’s true—but because your definition of adventure is too small? In this episode of Adventure Is Everywhere , we unpack the quiet story so many of us tell ourselves— I’m just not adventurous —and explore how comparison, all-or-nothing thinking, and the need to feel safe can slowly shrink our lives. This isn’t a conversation about...

What’s it really like traveling to Dominica with kids as a single mom? In this episode of Adventure Is Everywhere , Kim shares a spring break trip to Dominica filled with rainforest hikes, waterfall swimming, canyoning adventures, snorkeling, and some truly unforgettable driving. From chasing waterfalls and rappelling through canyons to navigating steep mountain roads, wandering livestock, and mom...

What does adventure really mean in everyday life—especially in midlife, motherhood, and the messy middle of real life? In this first episode of Adventure Is Everywhere , Kim shares the personal story that sparked this podcast: a moment of humiliation, a season of losing herself after having kids, and the slow, intentional, and ongoing process of reclaiming her spark. This isn’t a story about extre...

Adventure Is Everywhere is a podcast for anyone who’s ever thought, “I’m not really adventurous.” Hosted by Kim Yawitz—mom of three, small business owner, and lifelong overthinker—this show explores adventure in all its forms: big trips, small risks, everyday bravery, and the moments that quietly change us. We’ll talk travel, outdoor experiences, physical challenges, and the subtler adventures of...