Stupid Hike for My Stupid Mental Health Podcast

This week I’m joined by Jeffrey James Binney — adventure traveler, storyteller, and content creator based in Denver. Before trading the stage for the trail, Jeffrey performed in the Chicago and First National Tour of the Broadway musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and even appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman. After losing his mom to heart disease, he ran a 100-mile ultra...

The Andy Films and Hikes Podcast This week I’m joined by Alistair Green, the Outdoorsy Educator. Alistair was raised in Glasgow, Scotland by a nurse and an educator, and now lives in Denton, Texas with his wife and two dogs. He is a lifelong public school teacher who now serves as a college professor at Texas Woman’s University, where he prepares future teachers and explores practical ways to conn...

The Andy Films and Hikes PodcastThis week I’m joined by Dr. Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller — physician, author, wife, mother, and Chief Medical Advisor at AllTrails. Suzanne is board certified in OB-Gyn and Integrative Medicine, with additional certifications in herbal medicine, Ayurveda, meditation, and nature and forest therapy. She is the award-winning author of The Outdoor Adventurer’s Guide to...

The Andy Films and Hikes Podcast This week I’m joined by the incredible  Marley Blonsky  — cyclist, advocate, athlete, writer, and co-founder of  All Bodies on Bikes . Marley is a passionate advocate for size inclusion in cycling and the outdoors. As the co-founder and Executive Director of  All Bodies on Bikes , she has built a national movement to make cycling more welcoming and accessible for p...

What happens when you mix YouTube, curiosity, charisma, and a whole lot of science? You get this week’s guest: Trace Dominguez!  Trace Dominguez is a science communicator, producer, television presenter, and digital creator. His work appears on channels from Vox Media, Discovery, Science, PBS television, PBS Digital Studios, and more. His production company, Trace Elements Media, develops, pitches...

In this engaging conversation, Gaby Rojas, the digital communications manager for America's Wildlife Refuges, shares her journey from a non-outdoorsy background to advocating for wildlife conservation. She discusses the importance of wildlife refuges, their role in preserving ecosystems, and how they serve as peaceful spaces for both wildlife and humans. Gabby emphasizes the need for inclusivi...

What happens when you mix solo travel, stunt work, Emmy-nominated storytelling, and a deep love for wild places? You get Alice Ford. This week on  The Adventure Is Out There Podcast,  Andy Neal sits down with Alice Ford—stuntwoman, TV host, outdoor creator, and the visionary behind the PBS show  Alice’s Adventures on Earth . Alice’s path has been anything but linear: from a childhood spent running...

What happens when you mix YouTube, curiosity, charisma, and a whole lot of science? You get this week’s guest: Trace Dominguez!  Trace Dominguez is a science communicator, producer, television presenter, and digital creator. His work appears on channels from Vox Media, Discovery, Science, PBS television, PBS Digital Studios, and more. His production company, Trace Elements Media, develops, pitches...

This week I am so excited to talk with comedic actress and content creator Aimee La Joie. Aimee is a comedic actress and content creator. She is best known for her viral The Film Crew series. She resides in San Diego with her fur child, Lydia.  More About Aimee: http://www.aimeelajoie.com Follow Aimee on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/aimeelajoie Follow Aimee on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@a...

This week I am so excited to talk again with my friend, Hiker, Author of the upcoming memoir Pack Light: A Journey to Find Myself , Influencer, & Mental Health Advocate, Shilletha “Dragonsky” Curtis. Follow Dragonsky on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/i_am_dragonsky/ Pre- Order Pack Light: A Journey to Find Myself https://books.disney.com/book/pack-light/ Andy and Shilletha's conversation...

This week I have the wonderful opportunity to talk with Outdoor Photographer & Content Creator, Jhamil Bader Follow Jhamil on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhamilbader/ Jhamil Bader is a commercial photographer and content creator based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in outdoor lifestyle and travel work. Through captivating visual content and the value he provides his community, he h...

This week I have the wonderful opportunity to talk with my friend, attorney and advocate, Darrah Blackwater. More About Darrah: https://blackwatersoul.wordpress.com/ Follow Darrah on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/blackwatersoul/?hl=en Darrah Blackwater is from Farmington, New Mexico and is a citizen of the Navajo Nation. She is a conceptual artist and an attorney specializing in Indigenous law...

This week I have the wonderful opportunity to talk with my friend, playwright and TV writer, Franky D. Gonzalez. Follow Franky on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/phattheddproductions/ Franky D. Gonzalez is a playwright and TV writer of Colombian descent splitting time between Dallas and Los Angeles. Nationally, his work has appeared with The Lark, the Sundance Institute, the Ojai Playwrights Conf...

I am so excited to have Erick Andino trail name "Dogfoot" on the show this week! Dogfoot was born and raised in L.A. but traces his roots toHonduras, Central America. Erick served as a firefighter/medic in the Navy from Aug 2001 to April 2009. In 2022 he took on the PCT as his 1st thru hike with the ultimate goal of going for the triple crown.  We'd like to thank our sponsors:  Grego...

This week I'd like to welcome the founder of Make Plus Equal, Andrea Kelly. Voted by Outside Business Journal as one of 2022's Twenty Most Influential people in the Outdoor Industry, Andrea Kelly has been championing Size Inclusion in the  apparel industry for over 20 years. With her belief that every body deserves the same amount of choice, she launched her consultancy, Make Plus Equal in...

Sidney Raskind is a content creator with over 5 million followers on TikTok and Instagram. His "things I wish I knew before I was in my 30s" series is full of lifehacks that people use everyday and laugh along while their minds are blown with Sidney daily. After 10 years in digital, Sidney made his dream come true of being a content creator. Listen as he shares the adventure that got him...

On the first episode of The Adventure is Out There Podcast (formerly the Hiker Podcast) I am so excited to talk with Jeff Jenkins. Jeff Jenkins is an award-winning Travel/ Food Blogger, speaker, podcast host,and Influencer based out of Austin, Texas. Jeff most recently is proud to addtravel documentarian to his list of adventures as he stars in “Never say Never with Jeff Jenkins.” A show that expl...

This week I am super excited to talk with Olivia Tati… Olivia is 28 years old and has already traveled to over 50 countries. She is passionate about pushing her own personal boundaries, exploring the world, and having an absolute blast doing it. She quit her corporate engineering job so that she could fully immerse herself in her real estate career and spend time creating beautiful spaces for peop...

This week I am super excited to talk to Rolland Tizuela of Campthropology. Rolland is a California-based outdoor enthusiast, gear aficionado, and cultural observationist that advocates for safe, clean, and responsible recreation in US public lands. He focuses on camping gear reviews, outdoor tips & tricks, and travel recommendations aimed at campers of all experience levels. A McNair Scholar o...

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By far one of my favorite interviews in 30 months of doing the Podcast. This week I’m excited and honored to have a conversation with Cal "Starburst" Dobbs (they/he)! Cal "Starburst" Dobbs (they/he) @cal_hikes is a 26 year old queer and trans hiker, runner, and teacher. They are the first known transgender person to complete the Triple Crown of hiking. Cal used his 7,000+ miles of backpacking to r...

We're back and I am so excited to have Sarah Red-Laird of Bee Girl on the show. Sarah Red-Laird is the founder and Executive Director of the Bee Girl organization, a grassroots nonprofit centered on bee habit conservation through research, regeneration, & education.  She is a graduate of the University of Montana's College of Forestry and Conservation and the Davidson Honors College with...

This week Andy is excited to Welcome Back Hiker, Speaker and Author Derick Lugo! Storytelling is Derick Lugo’s forte; he’s the author of the popular book, The Unlikely Thru-Hiker, a humorous memoir of his 6-month thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. He has written several pieces for outdoor magazines, short stories for various books and is currently working on two new books, including a children’...

This week Andy is excited to talk to hiker and traveler Meredith McAlister. Meredith McAlister is a solo travel enthusiast, Instagram influencer and HR professional. Meredith discovered her love of the outdoors when she was young and is passionate about sharing that love with others. She has solo traveled all over the world and wants to inspire other women to follow their passion and curiosity and...

This week I am so excited to welcome Chelseas McCurdy to the show. Chelsea McCurdy is a queer plus-sized hiker who advocates for body positivity, health at every size, and joyful movement. She believes that nature is healing and that everyone deserves to enjoy the outdoors, regardless of their body type or fitness level. She lives in Arkansas and owns a business (Hobbit Hikers) dedicated to hikers...