My Camino - the podcast

Suzanne Maggio is a writer, podcaster and therapist from Northern California. Her new book is called Estrellas, set on the Camino, it's Suzanne's story of discovery across the Camino Frances. Suzanne loves her family, her life's work, her chickens and baseball. We talk spirit, discovery, love and understanding. You can find Suzanne and her books via suzannemaggio.com

Peter Nathaniel Lee wrote Walk With Me - A Journey of Healing on the Camino de Santiago….and he discovered sometimes you have to change everything before you can change yourself… This is a wonderful discussion about Peter's journey of healing....his love for his father, and a search to find love for himself.

I'm spending some time with my family this week and have loaded up one of my favourite episodes from a few years back. The British pilgrim and singer/songwriter Dave Sutherland. Merry Christmas everyone!!! And BUEN CAMINO!!!!

I was lucky enough to meet Colleen and David in Canada earlier this year. Their love and enthusiasm was so infectious. They walked the Camino individually and collectively - marking each step with a dedication and devotion to loved ones....and each other You'll love this episode ..... And Merry Christmas .....!!

Australian pilgrim Rosie Jacobs is a travel reporter and podcaster. She decided just over a year ago to get sober....to re-boot her life. Rosie heard the Camino whisper a few years ago when a friend suggested they walk together....then Covid hit. The friend subsequently died and Rosie walked to honour and remember him, and to celebrate the new Rosie. This is a wonderful story of believing there is...

I've been planning on recording this episode for months, but the passing of my mother-in-law prompted me to firstly pay respects to her; and secondly to trawl through the pages and pages of podcast notes I take and make each week. I hope you enjoy this selection of musings and theories. Blessings from down under, Dan

Brien Crothers has written his second book - Camino Child - after finding inspiration on the Camino. The pandemic provided the opportunity to finally get the book finished. It's a wonderful journey of the ages. Remember to take the time to disconnect....to find time for you. You deserve it.

My sincerest apologies, we had a death in the family last week and I simply wasn't able to schedule an interview. So, this week we're revisiting one of my favourite episodes. Dermot Breen walked the Camino to remember and honour his late wife. This is a wonderful story of love a devotion I'll be back next week with a fresh episode.

Murray Walton decided to walk the Camino post-Covid, to get some serious walking done in the wake of the pandemic....but there was another deeper, more personal pilgrimage in Murray's heart. Would he finally unburden a heavy weight he had carried for six years? Only the Camino can provide space to unbend. If you give the Camino a chance to heal you, it will heal ALL of you. You're going to love th...

Our place in the Camino Family: my talk to the Canadian Company of Pilgrims Chapter Leadership meeting last week. I'm only a few hours home from my tour to Canada.....I thought you might like to hear the talk I delivered last week in London, Ontario. Sorry for the no episode last week. I'll make it up to you I promise!!! and YES the picture is from Niagara Falls.

300 episodes over six years!! What a wonderful, joyous and exciting adventure. This podcast has been a Camino for me. I have loved every single step along the way.....with you by my side. In this week's episode, I tell the story of MY latest Camino....165ks on the Camino Frances with my wife and two sons. It was as magic as you can possibly imagine. I hope you enjoy this exploration of love and di...

You're going to love this episode. Canadian pilgrim Dennis Garnhum's new book is 'Toward Beauty: Reigniting a Creative Life on the Camino de Santiago'. Imagine your entire life in the creative arts.....well, a pandemic can feel like there's no future. A Camino can change all that. Dennis' book is out today. You can find it on Amazon. This book is a triumph.   Dennis’ journey of discovery is a jour...

Bill Bennett has appeared on my podcast four times. He has walked five Caminos, directed 16 feature films and ten documentaries. His latest film, Facing Fear, follows PGS - Intuition is your personal guidance system. Bill takes us on a journey to learn about fear - why we're fearful, what fear does to our psyche, and how to live fear-free. This is a brilliant film. Trust me, you will love it. Bill...

Today is three years since my little brother Leo died. He was just 49. I miss him terribly. To honour his memory and his legacy, I've decided to re-load my tribute to him from just after he died. He was an amazing musician, a loving and doting father, and just a wonderful sibling. Please enjoy this tribute to Leo, my little brother who will always remain my hero.

Jacqueline Donoghue wrote to me and I could hear the joy of the Camino in her writing. I invited her to appear on the podcast to share her pure exuberance. Jacqueline is on the Camino Norte right now, and she found herself on the Way after the most extraordinary event. You will love this episode, it's pure joy. Sitting in the studio when I recorded this interview I thought.....I love doing this so...

Tasmanian author Tara Marlow's 'Camino Wandering' is about Aubrey, a 50+ woman who has found herself at the crossroads. She decides to walk the Camino to help her cope with the next phase of her life. What she learns is a magic lesson for all of us. Reach out. Step out.  And live. You'll love this exploration of writing, sharing and growing on the Camino.

What can a father learn from his son on the Camino and what can a son learn from his father? Grant and Hamez Long had to delay their Camino due to Covid...they were lucky enough to walk together earlier this year. Their journey was both exciting and enlightening. In this episode, you'll hear about a father's love for his son, and a son's appreciation of how lucky he is, to have a father willing to...

American pilgrim Amy Wiseman walked with Jesus in her heart....she walked to find a solution to her malaise in the midst of Covid. Prayer, dedication, devotion and pilgrimage combined to provide Amy with the blessing of the Camino. A lesson for us all. You can watch Amy's presentation here..... You can sponsor the podcast here....

American pilgrim Robert Henry hasn't walked the Camino - but he's definitely been on a pilgrimage....of love for his two lost sons, Joey and Sammy. Robert walked from Cincinnati to Maria Stein Chapel of Holy Relics. To sponsor the podcast and keep it ad free, go to www.patreon.com/danmullins

James and Leo Sage have walked the Camino twice. The first time was to help Leo cope with the pressures of school and life; the second was Leo's chance to support his father as HE went through mental health challenges in the wake of Covid. This is pure magic....a perfect example of why we love the Camino de Santiago. Make sure you stay for the song at the end.....! You can donate to Leo's fund-rai...

Karin is the founder of Radical Simplicity and author of the international bestseller Lighten Your Load and has also written the Camino books - Your Inner Camino - Your Pocket Guide to Inspiration and Transformation Along the Camino de Santiago; and After the Camino - Your Pocket Guide to Integrating the Camino de Santiago into Your Daily Life. Her latest book 'Unplug Your Robot…..The Secret To La...

Tom Bull appeared on the podcast back in April to do a pre-Camino interview - what were his expectations? What did he hope to find on the Camino. Well, this is the follow-up episode. What DID he learn out there ...did he have any 'aha' moments? This is a wonderful interview full of insight and examples of why we all love the Camino so much. You can find Tom's blog here https://www.polarsteps.com/T...

This is the first time I've interviewed anyone who has run from St Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela. British pilgrims Danny Nichols, Michael Geary and Tom Pilling ran to support their respective charities....and it's to their great credit they managed to finish, in one piece. This is a great story about mateship, endeavour, philanthropy and kindness. Not for the faint-hearted!! You can...

Joe Curro is part of the Boston chapter of the American Pilgrims on the Camino, of whom I am a huge fan. I reached out to Joe to talk about his Camino life....and he suggested we include his daughter Savannah, and boy am I glad we did. This is a wonderful, joyful celebration of life, family, love, Camino, music, faith and discovery. Enjoy it for the pure joy it brings. You can sponsor the podcast...

A friend of a friend recommended the Camino to Leslie Goodland, they suggested it might be exactly the adventure she needed. And he was right. His name was James!! A chance meeting led to her taking her very first overseas trip and it included the Camino and a new love affair with cathedrals. Join me as a patron via www.patreon.com/danmullins