Off-Trail With Dixie Podcast

Try the onX Backcountry App and tell them I sent you: HERE Dr. Shane Gero is a renowned Canadian marine biologist, National Geographic Explorer, and a leading expert on sperm whale culture. For nearly two decades, Shane has tracked over 30 families of sperm whales in the Caribbean Sea. Today, he serves as the Biology Lead for Project CETI (Cetacean Translation Initiative), an ambitious interdiscip...

Kate Pope is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, and the founder of the popular Instagram community @wildnutritionist. Drawing from her background as a private chef and journey as a mother, Kate helps parents move away from the world of processed baby foods. She teaches a traditional, ancestral approach to starting solids that prioritizes microbiome health....

Try the onX Backcountry App and tell them I sent you: https://www.onxmaps.com/backcountry/app Nathan Peterson, LCSW, is a licensed therapist, clinical specialist, and mental health content creator dedicated to serving the OCD and anxiety community. Through his practice in Allen, Texas, his comprehensive online courses, his widely popular OCD and Anxiety YouTube channel, and his book “Your OCD Will...

Kate "Feathers" Cloud is an accomplished thru-hiker, traveling artist, and content creator known for her uniquely nomadic lifestyle. She has become a prominent figure in the outdoor community through backpacking and road-tripping across the United States alongside the coolest adventure buddy, a pygmy goat named Little Leaf. Learn More About Kate: Instagram: https://instagram.com/kate_cloud_feather...

Dr. Morgan Brosnihan PT, DPT is a licensed physical therapist and avid thru-hiker who founded Blaze Physio to help long-distance hikers overcome injuries and complete their treks. Morgan travels along major trails in her red camper van with her golden retriever, Honey, providing on-trail assessments, pre-trail conditioning, and telehealth services. Learn More About Morgan: Website: www.blazephysio...

Kyle is a long-distance hiker, content creator, and the mastermind behind the popular YouTube channel "Kyle Hates Hiking." While his name suggests a deep-seated resentment for the trail, he is a seasoned thru-hiker who has conquered the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Vermont Long Trail and more. Kyle in recent years has pivoted from standard gear reviews to deep dives into the wilderness'...

Shane Mills is the founder and head coach of KageFit, a premier martial arts and fitness academy. With over two decades of experience in combat sports and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Shane specializes in mixed martial arts and functional strength conditioning. Known for his holistic approach to coaching, Shane balances rigorous physical training with mental resilience, helping both elite...

Tyzen Paley is a premier Las Vegas-based comedy hypnotist with over 30 years of performing experience. Originally a magic enthusiast from Winnipeg, he transitioned from a Junior Grand Champion of Magic into a master of comedic hypnosis. Today, you can still find him delivering high-energy, "wickedly funny" interactive shows for major venues and cruise lines worldwide. Learn more about Tyzen: Websi...

We threw together a temporary podcast studio overnight, and Dan Becker flew down to Auburn, AL to hang out and have a fun conversation for the first in-person episode of Off-Trail With Dixie! Dan Becker is a seasoned backpacker and prominent content creator who has built a community of over 500,000 outdoor enthusiasts through his YouTube channel, Dan Becker Outdoors. Inspired by his own near-death...

Patrick Roehrman is the founder of MT Knives, a master craftsman and a dedicated family man. After a several year career as a journeyman lineman, Patrick pivoted to knifemaking to build a life on his terms with more freedom. Now operating out of his workshop in Missouri, Patrick has integrated his passion for knifemaking with a lifestyle of family-centered homesteading along side his wife, Emily,...

Dr. Ken Berry is a board-certified family physician and best-selling author of Lies My Doctor Told Me. As a leading voice in the keto and carnivore communities, he is widely recognized for his advocacy of the “Proper Human Diet” which emphasizes nutrient-dense, low-carb, and animal-based nutrition. Dr. Berry has dedicated his career to debunking medical myths and helping patients reverse chronic c...

Melissa Meadow, widely known as the Modern Mortician, is an end-of-life educator who has worked in death care for 30 years. As an eco-funeral and green-burial advocate, she empowers her followers to bypass profit-driven traditions and opt-in on sustainable, heart-centered practices. Melissa blends candid storytelling with a whistleblower’s perspective to help families reclaim control over their fi...

Dr. Marcy Crouch, “The Down There Doc,” is a prominent board-certified pelvic floor therapist, mother, speaker, and entrepreneur. She’s on a mission to revolutionize women’s care, especially those preparing for, experiencing or recovering from child birth. Follow her on social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thedowntheredoc Facebook: www.facebook.com/thedowntheredoc YouTube: www.youtube.com/@t...

Mark Ritz is an entrepreneur, health advocate, and the co-founder and CEO of Carnivore Snax. He and his co-founder, Sylwia Tabor, are committed to providing clean, high-protein meat snacks made only from responsibly raised meat and salt. Website: www.carnivoresnax.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/carnivoresnax Instagram: www.instagram.com/carnivore.snax

Kelly "9 Lives" Hays is a long-distance thru-hiker, content creator, and endurance athlete who turned a college basketball injury into a life of adventure. Kelly has documented thousands of miles on trail, including thru-hikes of the Appalachian Trail (2021), Florida Trail (2023) and the Continental Divide Trail (2024). Some of her other content includes van life, camping, kayaking and fixing up a...

Ritch Henderson hails from the poverty-stricken hills of Northern Alabama. As a child, he struggled to learn his place in a world with very limited social mobility. Henderson found a means of self-expression in writing poetry and music at a very early age. Out of high school, Ritch enlisted in the US Marine Corps in hopes of escaping small town life. After finding himself in Afghanistan at only 19...

Virginia Magill is a Primal Health Coach and a Transformation Life Coach who is passionate about how the mind and body work and what makes people feel their best. She offers one-on-one coaching to help people create a life that enables them pursue what’s important to them. You can find more about Virginia Magill at functionallywhole.com and Functionally Whole on Facebook and Instagram . Girls Who...

I am excited to finally expand my horizons into the podcasting world. While I've enjoyed sharing my backpacking journeys over the years (and will continue to do so), I am looking forward to delving into new topics like health and longevity, self-sufficiency, overcoming hardships and more. I hope you enjoy this new adventure with me! -Dixie