My Camino - the podcast

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

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