Run Wild My Child Podcast

Somer Pickel is a RN and Tennessee mom of two girls. Her first daughter Avie was born with severe congenital heart defects and spent the majority of her 18 months of life in an ICU. Nature has been a huge part of the grieving and healing process for her and her husband. They found solace in the outdoors by backpacking a stretch of the Appalachian Trail. Their second daughter Lyra has become quite...

We're chatting with Jen Barnes, South Carolina mom of 3 teenagers. Jen specializes in helping parents plan and book adventure travel trips with their teens and tweens. She knows firsthand the importance of giving teenagers the space to take risks, learn important skills and discover themselves through outdoor adventure and travel. Jen gives parents of teens helpful tips on how to choose and i...

Co-hosts Sara McCarty and Michelle Garrett talk to Alabama mom of 3, Zenovia Stephens. Zenovia is founder of the non-profit organization Black Kids Adventures, Inc. an organization that focuses on getting Black and Brown families to spend time together in nature. Zenovia shares her passion behind her mission, how she's using her strengths to inspire families to try new things and redefine wha...

We're back and we're chatting with outdoorsy single dad Matthew Marvich. Matthew and his 4-year old son are quite the adventure duo. Together they love hiking, chasing waterfalls, exploring new parks, and playing golf. Matthew is committed to encouraging and inspiring dads everywhere to get their kids involved in what they love to do. On the show, he speaks to the importance of dads plan...

This week we chat with Kristen Ryan, an Oklahoma photographer, wife, and mother of two. You can usually find her family camping, climbing, hiking, or mountain biking together. They’re working on their goal of visiting all of the Oklahoma state parks and are over halfway there! Kristen is an instructor and mentor at Hello Storyteller and she's currently in her 7th year of doing a 365 project....

This week we talk to Ashley Greenhalgh a Nevada mom of two about outdoor safety and first aid. Ashley is an RN certified in Advanced Wilderness Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. She’s passionate about outdoor education for parents and kids has written multiple articles for our website about hiking safety and how to teach first aid to kids. She’s here...

This week we speak with Chelsea Furlong, a Virginia Beach photographer, former teacher, and homeschooling mom of two about raising eco-conscious kids. Chelsea is committed to reducing her carbon footprint and raising kids that care for our planet. Every week they spend a day picking up litter, plastic and cleaning up the beaches in their area. Chelsea talks about how we can raise kids that are goo...

This week, we chat with Nichole Holze, an Arkansas mom of 2 and self-proclaimed adventurer! She has been known to take off for multi-day road trips, overnight canoe trips, and other epic adventures at nearly a moment’s notice. Many of these adventures are done solo with her kids. She's passionate about empowering moms to get out and explore safely with their kids. She's here today to tal...

This week, Los Angeles (and now Kansas City) mom of 2, Desiree Macke speaks with us about the challenges of getting outside and into nature when you live in a city. Desiree provides helpful ideas and creative ways to find green places in cities and provides a few fun outdoor activities for city kids. We also discuss how to find local gems when you're new to a city and her son's favorite...

This week, Michelle Garrett, full-time working mom, and entrepreneur, talks about how to balance outdoor time with kids while working outside the home. Her job as a civic leader inspired her to create a company called Wonder Club Explorers, which helps inspire wonder and curiosity in little kids by allowing them to earn merit patches and pennants for outdoor activities.  RWMC website: www.runwildm...

This week, Tiffany Griffin, Texas photographer and homeschooling mom of four, speaks with us about the importance of taking care of your kids' mental health and how you can do that with nature. And it's not just kids that benefit from spending time outside, it's good for moms too! Plus, we chat about postpartum self-care and tips for getting outdoors with a baby. RWMC website: www.r...

This week we're talking to Katie Fox, a full-time roadschooling mom of two about her travels and outdoor adventures. Katie gives us a sneak peek into life on the road in a tiny home on wheels, her favorite destinations so far and future travel plans. Plus, she gives us a glimpse into her new state-specific travel guides, designed to get kids informed and excited about visiting new states.  RW...

Podcast host and founder of Run Wild My Child, Sara McCarty introduces the show and touches on the importance of getting outside with kids.  Website: www.runwildmychild.com Instagram: @runwild.mychild