Hiking My Feelings: Virtual Campfire – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode:   

• Who is Matt, where is he from, and what does he do? 

• How does nature influence his music and life? 

• The creative process behind The Movement’s new album “Always With Me” 

• What would Matt do with his magic wand?   

Learn more about The Movement: www.themovementvibe.com  

Download our free Trail Thoughts Worksheets: https://hikingmyfeelings.org/subscribe   

Read the book: https://hikingmyfeelings.org/book

In this special season of the Virtual Campfire, we’re sharing stories from some of the folks who have completed our Blaze Your Own Trail to Self-Love program. Our next class starts on August 21 and we’d love to have you join us!

In this episode:

• Who is Michelle?
• What brought Michelle to Hiking My Feelings?
• Why did she sign up for Blaze Your Own Trail to Self-Love?
• How has the program impacted her life and her survivor journey?
• What would Michelle do with her magic wand?

Download our free Trail Thoughts Worksheets: https://hikingmyfeelings.org/subscribe

Learn more + register for Blaze Your Own Trail to Self-Love: https://hikingmyfeelings.org/byot

Read the book: https://hikingmyfeelings.org/book

In this special season of the Virtual Campfire, we’re sharing stories from some of the folks who have completed our Blaze Your Own Trail to Self-Love program. Our next class starts on August 21 and we’d love to have you join us!

We kick off this 12-episode series with Gabaccia Moreno - our Director of Social Responsibility.

In this episode:

• Who is Gabaccia?
• What brought her to Hiking My Feelings and why did she sign up for Blaze Your Own Trail to Self-Love?
• What is the Trail of Life Maps exercise and why is it awesome?
• What would Gabaccia do with her magic wand?

This week we welcome Tammy Higgins to the podcast. After her son was a victim of a hit and run on a local country road, Tammy and her family found healing on Michigan's Great Lake to Lake Trail Route #1 because it is wheelchair accessible.   

In this episode:  

- Who is Tammy?  

- Why is she an advocate for local trails?  

- We discuss the differences between the meditation and healing found in backcountry hikes versus local trails that are more accessible 

- What would Tammy change if she had a magic wand?

How on earth do two hippies in a van almost voluntarily join a cult? You're going to have to listen to find out. 

In this episode: 

• Join Sydney + Barry for a quick recap of their 217-mile hike around Chicago and the rainiest 10 days off before they started hiking across Michigan
• What is the Great Lake-to-Lake Trail Route #1 and why is it awesome? 
• Who is Terry and why is he so supportive? 
• Highlights from the first 120 miles of their hike across the state of Michigan for diabetes awareness 
• A super scientific study of one (Sydney) on how nutrition (or the lack thereof) impacts recovery on a trip like this (SPOILER ALERT: Chicago deep dish pizza does not contribute to overall wellness on the trail) 
• A conversation with Pastor Rob at New Hope Community Church in Jackson, Michigan - our host for night 8 on our adventure across the state
• FINALLY, the story of how a bit of trail magic almost turned us into cult members 
• Don't forget to save + download KBong's newest album, Let Love Lead, it comes out 7/9

Ish lives in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago and was raised on the southwest side of the city. He works for the Chicago City Council, Committee on Workforce Development, as the Director of External Affairs. Ismael cycles throughout the city with his friends and family exploring historical sites and learning about different neighborhoods.  

IN THIS EPISODE:  Ismael's journey through the outdoors from visiting his grandparents in Mexico, to riding his bike around the neighborhood, and cycling from Chicago to Milwaukee.  

The history of the 10th Ward and how things have shifted since the steel industry left.   

Three neighborhoods in the southeast side of Chicago are in the top 10 for highest prevalence of diabetes - what are the contributing factors to this?   

The history of Steelworkers Park and a vision for other initiatives.   

How can folks get involved in their local communities?   

Ismael's favorite park in Chicago and recommended green spaces.   

If you had a magic wand and could change perception/behavior about something, fix a community/national/global issue, etc, what would that be?

Every Thursday while we're in Chicago for the #TakeAHikeDiabetes Tour, we'll be broadcasting live from the Chicago Outerbelt for the Hiking My Feelings® Virtual Campfire. Join Sydney and Barry from Hiking My FeelingsChicago Outerbelt Alliance LIVE from the campground to learn more about Take a Hike, Diabetes, and how you can get involved. We'll be interviewing local community leaders, outdoor enthusiasts, and more!

The Hiking My Feelings Virtual Campfire was born when COVID-19 canceled our 2020 Tour through the US and Canada.

Each week we gather with mental health and mindfulness experts, various advocates + activists, outdoor enthusiasts from all walks of life, our favorite bands and artists, and members of the Hiking My Feelings Family to facilitate the conversations and energy we feel when we’re out in the backcountry, sitting around a campfire after a long day on the trail.

In times where we are more isolated than ever before, it is important to us to create an opportunity for our community to find deep connection and to share stories of hope, healing, and inspiration.

Tickets to this event grant you entry into our studio audience for the live broadcast, where you can connect with the community during the pre- and post-show chat, ask our guests your burning questions, participate in the Group Gratitude Circle, and be eligible to receive gifts and prizes from our partners, sponsors, and community members.

Your ticket purchase supports our various programs, and we appreciate your contribution. If you're unable to purchase tickets, you can watch the livestream on our YouTube channel or listen wherever you find your podcasts.

Every Thursday while we're in Chicago for the #TakeAHikeDiabetes Tour, we'll be broadcasting live from the Chicago Outerbelt for the Hiking My Feelings® Virtual Campfire. Join Sydney and Barry from Hiking My FeelingsChicago Outerbelt Alliance LIVE from the campground to learn more about Take a Hike, Diabetes and how you can get involved. We'll be interviewing local community leaders, outdoor enthusiasts, and more!

The Hiking My Feelings Virtual Campfire was born when COVID-19 canceled our 2020 Tour through the US and Canada.

Each week we gather with mental health and mindfulness experts, various advocates + activists, outdoor enthusiasts from all walks of life, our favorite bands and artists, and members of the Hiking My Feelings Family to facilitate the conversations and energy we feel when we’re out in the backcountry, sitting around a campfire after a long day on the trail.

In times where we are more isolated than ever before, it is important to us to create an opportunity for our community to find deep connection and to share stories of hope, healing, and inspiration.

Tickets to this event grant you entry into our studio audience for the live broadcast, where you can connect with the community during the pre- and post-show chat, ask our guests your burning questions, participate in the Group Gratitude Circle, and be eligible to receive gifts and prizes from our partners, sponsors, and community members.

Your ticket purchase supports our various programs, and we appreciate your contribution. If you're unable to purchase tickets, you can watch the livestream on our YouTube channel or listen wherever you find your podcasts.

Every Thursday while we're in Chicago for the #TakeAHikeDiabetes Tour, we'll be broadcasting live from the Chicago Outerbelt for the Hiking My Feelings® Virtual Campfire. Join Sydney and Barry from Hiking My Feelings and Jay Readey, founder of the Chicago Outerbelt Alliance LIVE from the campground to learn more about the Outerbelt, Take a Hike, Diabetes, and how you can get involved. We'll be interviewing local community leaders, outdoor enthusiasts, and more!

The Hiking My Feelings Virtual Campfire was born when COVID-19 canceled our 2020 Tour through the US and Canada.

Each week we gather with mental health and mindfulness experts, various advocates + activists, outdoor enthusiasts from all walks of life, our favorite bands and artists, and members of the Hiking My Feelings Family to facilitate the conversations and energy we feel when we’re out in the backcountry, sitting around a campfire after a long day on the trail.

In times where we are more isolated than ever before, it is important to us to create an opportunity for our community to find deep connection and to share stories of hope, healing, and inspiration.

Tickets to this event grant you entry into our studio audience for the live broadcast, where you can connect with the community during the pre- and post-show chat, ask our guests your burning questions, participate in the Group Gratitude Circle, and be eligible to receive gifts and prizes from our partners, sponsors, and community members.

Your ticket purchase supports our various programs, and we appreciate your contribution. If you're unable to purchase tickets, you can watch the livestream on our YouTube channel or listen wherever you find your podcasts.

For anyone who is interested in joining the next Hike + Heal retreat on Catalina Island, visit https://hikingmyfeelings.org/catalina-retreats   

Aya Tsuruta  

Aya is a marketer, environmental steward, outdoorswoman, and member of T1D nation (since '97). Through life's ups and downs she's found joy, solace, and strength in the outdoors—on the trails, at the crag, and under the stars—and is passionate about helping other diabetics feel safe and confident outside.   

IN THIS EPISODE:  

Aya’s background in the outdoors and how diabetes informed her career choices  

Working with the Utah Conservation Corps  

Considerations for adventuring with T1D  

Favorite trail snacks  

with musical guest Brett Wilson - Roots of Creation  

"Billboard and radio chart topping, award-winning, international reggae-rock sensation Roots of Creation, are a touring powerhouse.  

Whether on the festival circuit, performing at jam and reggae-rock favorites like Camp Bisco, Gathering of The Vibes, California Roots, Jungle Jam and Closer to the Sun, or sharing the stage at sold out shows with some of their diverse influences including Slightly Stoopid, The Wailers, and Michael Franti, reggae/rock/dubtronica band Roots of Creation (RoC) offers up a high-energy, infectious live music experience. Their mix of reggae riddims, conscious lyrics, spirited horn lines, and electronic beats makes crowds move and has their loyal underground fan base (RoC Family) and street team (Universal Soldiers) travelling the distance to pack venues from coast-to-coast.  

Roots of Creation’s most recent full length LP release, Grateful Dub combines their longtime love for reggae-dub style music and the Grateful Dead, RoC reworked some of the world’s favorite Dead tunes into a new studio album. RoC had the pleasure of working in the studio with the legendary 5-time Grammy winner Errol Brown who was Bob Marley’s engineer and now Rebelution’s live sound engineer for this project. Grateful Dub is also being performed live in its entirety at festivals, theatres, and clubs around the country, and features rotating special guests including Melvin Seals (JGB), Scott Guberman (Phil Lesh) full horn sections, and others. Grateful Dub captures the spirit and magic of the Grateful Dead, while laying it down reggae-dub style.  

CONNECT WITH ROOTS OF CREATION: @rootsofcreation on Instagram 

RoC Family Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RoCfam 

IN THIS EPISODE:  

Brett’s connection to nature and roots in New Hampshire  

How the fans came through for Roots of Creation in 2020   

Congratulations on a successful Kickstarter campaign!  

New album + Upcoming shows  

///  We're hiking ONE MILLION MILES for diabetes awareness. Join us: https://hikingmyfeelings.org/diabetes 

Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/hikingmyfeelings   

Join the Hiking My Feelings Family: https://family.hikingmyfeelings.org 

Read the book: https://hikingmyfeelings.org/book 

Blaze Your Own Trail to Self-Love: https://hikingmyfeelings.org/byot