My Camino - the podcast

Keith Smith and his wife Aimee walked the Camino and noticed too many people's journey was being impacted by blisters. So Keith reached out to ask if I'd like to do an episode about foot care.....and I jumped at the chance!! Talking walking, orthotics, blisters, shin splints and more in this fantastic episode to make your pilgrimage even MORE enjoyable. If you're interested in sponsoring the podca...

Marianne Sommer quit her job back in 2019 to become a lifetime volunteer...and that decision led her to the Camino where she met dozens of pilgrims who inspired her with their stories of hope and transformation. Marianne decided to invite ten pilgrims to tell their stories, and so began Marianne's journey and her new book "10 Paths to Santiago". You can buy the book via Amazon or www.10pathstosant...

Mark Petersen is CEO of what’s called Stronger Philanthropy, an organisation based in New Brunswick, Canada…..and it was created to serve major donors as a granting hub….providing funds from donors to high-impact charitable projects. He knows all about giving. Mark’s new book is called Love Giving Well….the pilgrimage of philanthropy. It’s a book about the similarities between pilgrimage and phila...

I'm dreadfully sorry....I have been unwell. A re-visit to one of my favourite podcasts.... Angela (now Angela Morelli Foisy). walked the Camino in October 2018. Two things I learned from this podcast.... Angela says: “Those things you desire, but are too scared to reach for? That’s your spirit trying to guide your soul." And “....there’s something bigger there, there’s something bigger for us to r...

Christina Kent is a San Francisco-based artist who was drawn to the Camino to "fill the well," helping replenish her creativity through the beauty of nature and the medicine of walking. This is a wonderful chat about the beauty of art...of life...and of adventure. You can find Christina at christinakentart.com. If you'd like to sponsor the podcast go to www.patreon.com/danmullins

I first saw Annie and Andrew Thomas in a social media post....standing outside the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela shining like new diamonds. They were just so happy. This is their second Camino....they have walked the Frances before....but wanted to return to the glory of the Camino....and this time it was the Camino Ingles. Enjoy their journey....they don't skip over the important stuff!! An...

Shane Oldfield has written his Camino memoir - of sorts - but is yet to publish it. He sent it to me to pre-read and I LOVED it!! It's full of amazing insight and quotes from gurus and philosophers.....and pilgrims (and you know how much I love a quote!!!). This is just a wonderful discussion with one half of a pilgrim duo with Shane's wife Zabe, and their journey of discovery together. If you're...

Jordon Ozero hails from Vancouver Island, and after 20 years in the cruise industry coming to a close due to Covid, found himself looking for answers. He's now studying transformative tourism. He's seeking answers to the questions pilgrims and travellers have posed for centuries. How and why we seek a journey of discovery. This is a magic chat - with lots of insight about winter Caminos, too. You...

Dr Jack Kirnan set off on the Camino hoping to shed light on some of the emotions and regrets he's carried with him his entire life. He found redemption for himself....and ultimately the gift of forever for his family and community. Jack's documentary is called Mi Buen Camino: The place where everyone becomes your brother and your sister. You can sponsor My Camino - The Podcast at patreon.com/danm...

Tom Bull wrote to me to say he was walking the Camino in May this year. He is a small business owner in New Jersey in the US. He heard about the Camino and wondered if it might be the perfect segue into the next stage of his life. This is the first episode of a two-parter. We'll speak to Tom on his return.....when he's ready. You'll love his energy and insight, hopes and dreams.

Philippine-born US pilgrim Vince Bacalan discovered during lockdown that he had extra time on his hands to research and discover the Camino, and he did it with gusto. As soon as he could travel....he was on his way to Spain, via France....to walk the Camino Frances. This is a wonderful chat about life and learning.....delving and discovering. Enjoy dm

Beebe's new book is called "The Way of the Wild Goose: Three Pilgrimages Following Geese, Stars, and Hunches on the Camino de Santiago in France and Spain." It's an exploration of an ancient game, Tablero del Juego de La Oca - or the Game of the Goose Board. Beebe searches to define divinity in ancient symbols and journeys, guided by the stars, hunches.....and geese. It's a wonderful book. It come...

This wonderful opportunity to speak with Father Pius was something I really cherished. I have seen the monks singing vespers at Rabanel del Camino on two occasions, and it is pure magic. The Benedictine monks sing Gregorian chants....one of the true blessings of el Camino de Santiago....what a blessing to have the monks in our lives and on our Camino. You will thoroughly enjoy this chat.

Stephen Drew overcame addiction, the suicide of his son, his step-daughter's chronic illness and the loss of his beloved mentor and father-in-law, Pop. When you hear his description of the moment he decided to walk the Camino, it will send shivers up your spine. You can find Stephen's book where all good books are sold AND via his website authorstephendrew.com

I spoke to Rocco last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. I hope you enjoy this re-visit with Rocco, - I'll be back again next week. Buen Camino - Dan

Kelli and Jeff Field-Darragh were recommended to me by Johnnie Walker Santiago. They're American pilgrims who dreamed big...!! Real big!! They're now living on the Camino at the 59km mark - between Palais del Rei and Melide, about to open The Happiness Cafe.

Karla Males wrote about the Camino Primitivo in a blog to say "shit's not that real guys". It's a good point. We all need a reminder, that the world is small...and loving...and caring....and wonderful. You can find Karla's blog here.... https://medium.com/@karlamales77

Johnnie Walker Santiago has appeared on the podcast four times. He is a guiding light for pilgrims....a true joy in all of our lives. I was wondering what 2022 has in store for the Camino....IT'S ALL GOOD NEWS!!!!! The Camino is alive and well!!

Thomas and his wife Diane have walked three Caminos, two with their daughters. We talk about finding purpose after a career, and how the Camino can give light to show the Way ahead. Wait until you hear Tom's incredible Camino family story.

Ines Jewell has walked the Camino since an extraordinary first Camino in 1999, which changed her life forever. Twenty years later she returned with her seven-year-old grandson Lucas. This is a magic story encompassing the love of a grandmother with her love of adventure, and a desire to impart that wanderlust in her young grandson.

I decided to mark five years of interviews and reflections with some of MY Camino stories. A song or two to keep you company as an unsure world slowly returns to normal

I'm back!! Danielle Marie Hurren came to my attention via her stunning Camino photographs. Danielle walked the Camino Portuguese late last year.....and spent Christmas in Portugal, a long way from home. I don't know why, but during the course of my interview with Danielle, I wrote at the bottom of my notes 'Some days are diamonds'. You can find Danielle's photographs and prose via @daniellemariehu...

I’m having a few weeks off to re-boot before a very busy 2022. Amy Horton is one of the co-ordinators of the St Louis chapter of the American Pilgrims on the Camino - we met in Nevada in March 2020 - days before Covid hit. Amy and her husband Ben are the quintessential thinkers. They felt the lure of the Camino and it now plays a big part in their lives....and the lives of their chickens.

I'm taking two weeks off from hosting as I try to re-boot ahead of a very busy year. You are going to love Natasha's passion for the Camino and a similar passion for family. This is a story about love...pure and simple. You can find Natasha and Peter's book everywhere. It's called "Buen Camino". Enjoy dm

American pilgrim, author and world adventurer Brien Crothers has written numerous books about the Camino, he also writes a blog and regular articles via various Facebook groups. Brien and I have exchanged emails for years.....I was desperate to know if his world-travelling life was an adventurous spirit or a restless spirit. You're going to love his Camino story. Brien's books are available via Am...