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    Outdoor

    She Explores

    Come find inspiration with women in the outdoors. Interviews, in-the-field recordings, and listener submissions make up a tapestry of episodes covering themes such as solo hiking and camping, entrepreneurship, outdoor equity, aging, conservation, motherhood, chronic illness, and more as they intersect with outdoor experiences. Hosted by Gale Straub.

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    What We Need to Fuel Ourselves: Chi Pham Oct 09, 2019
    Show notes

    Chi Pham wants you to know that you can fuel your body for success as an outdoor athlete, and it doesn't have to fit in the little boxes you see on social media. Because being focused on health and wellness doesn't mean there's just one way to live your life, Chi is committed to showing up, keeping it real, and encouraging other women to be themselves above all else.

    In this episode, we talk about how Chi took her training outdoors, how she slowly started fueling her body to help achieve her goals (rather than feeding into toxic diet culture), and the power Instagram can have on what we think 'fit' looks like.

    Featured in this episode: Chi Pham

    Hosted by Gale Straub

    Sponsored by Smartwool, Nature Gnaws, and Ritual

    Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook
    Visit She-Explores.com

    In this episode, you'll hear:

    • When Chi started identifying as an athlete, and when she took her athleticism outdoors
    • What Chi enjoys most about a triathlon (hint, she likes a challenge!)
    • Why she loves trail running
    • How a bike accident helped put her physical insecurities in perspective
    • When Chi realized her restrictive eating was taking a toll on her training
    • The power Instagram can have over what we think is healthy and what fit looks like
    • Why Chi is frustrated by the sameness of her EXPLORE feed on Instagram
    • Why Chi is happy not to weigh herself anymore
    • About her forthcoming trip to Vietnam to spend time with family and rediscover her roots

    Resources

    • Chi Pham: Instagram & Blog
    • Vacation Races
    • She Explores Landing Page

    Sponsors and Discount Codes

    • Smartwool: Learn more at Smartwool.com
    • Nature Gnaws: Sign up for their Gnaw Box subscription service and get your first month for $1 by using code "SHEEXPLORES" at checkout. Head here.
    • Ritual: Get 10% off your first three month at Ritual.com/explore

    Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

    Music is by Kay Orange.

    Music is also by Swelling, Josh Woodward, Kai Engel, and Lee Rosevere using a creative commons attributions license.

    Shining a Light on Caving: Katt Greaser Sep 25, 2019
    Show notes

    Katt Greaser shares her experience on a recent caving trip to Scapegoat Wilderness area in Montana, and encourages you to try the sport, too.

    Featured in this episode: Katt Greaser

    Hosted by Gale Straub

    Sponsored by Merrell & Deuter

    Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook
    Visit She-Explores.com

    In this episode, you'll hear:

    • How Katt got into caving
    • Why Katt got a later start (in her eyes) on hiking, camping, and caving
    • Recordings from Katt's caving trip in the Scapegoat Wilderness area in Montana
    • What you need to get started caving
    • What it feels like in the cave
    • The benefits of challenging yourself in a sport like caving
    • What Katt will carry with her from the trip

    Resources

    • Katt Greaser: Instagram
    • What is caving?
    • Northern Rocky Mountain Grotto

    Sponsors and Discount Codes

    • Merrell: Learn more at Merrell.com
    • Deuter: Learn more about Deuter Aviant travel line at Deuter.com

    Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

    Music is by Liam McNally.

    Music is also by Lee Rosevere using a creative commons attributions license.

    If You Want to Try Backpacking, You're in Good Company Sep 18, 2019
    Show notes

    With the help of listeners and Backpacking 101 author Heather Balogh Rochfort, we share stories of first-time backpackers and advice to get started.

    Whether you're a seasoned backpacker or a beginner, there's inspiration and a little trail magic (not the thru-hiking kind) to be found in this episode.

    Woman featured in this episode: Voice memos:Maggie Rehberg, Holly Bullis, Jennifer Jansen, Lindsey Falkenburg, Victoria Wang, Laura Navar, Tori Morrison, Marie Vanderpool, Lori O’Connell, Sarah Grothjan, Alexandra Goldman, Meg Dagon, and Julie Hotz.

    Interview with Heather Balogh Rochfort on getting started backpacking.

    Hosted by Gale Straub

    Sponsored by Merrell, Deuter, and Rooted

    Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook

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    In this episode, you'll hear:

    • Stories of listeners' first time out backpacking
    • The story of host Gale Straub's first backpacking trip
    • Conversation with Heather Balogh Rochfort, author of Backpacking 101, about practical advice for women who are new to backpacking, including:
      • Safety
      • Hygiene
      • What to pack
      • Leave No Trace
    • Advice from listeners about what they wish they knew when they got started, as well as specific advice for fellow solo backpackers
    • A bit of cheerleading you didn't know you needed to take the final step towards your first backpacking trip!

    Resources

    • Beginner backpacking resources mentioned:
      • The 10 Essentials
      • The 7 Leave No Trace Principles
      • Bear Safety:
        • NPS Bear Safety Tips
        • Bear Spray and Other Options
      • Personal Hygiene
        • Backpacking with your period
        • Going to the bathroom
        • Kula Cloth
        • Moon Cup
    • Heather Balogh Rochfort: Instagram, Blog & Books - Backpacking 101 & Women Who Hike
    • Listeners Featured:
      • Maggie Rehberg: Instagram
      • Holly Bullis: Instagram & Website
      • Jennifer Jansen: Personal Instagram & Wanderluv Maps: Instagram & Website
      • Lindsey Falkenburg: Instagram & Tandem Trekking Blog
      • Victoria Wang: Instagram & Teacher Life Pod
      • Laura Navar: Instagram
      • Tori Morrison: Instagram & Tickled by Travel Blog
      • Marie Vanderpool: Instagram & Photography Site
      • Lori O'Connell: Instagram & Feed N Flow - Outdoor Adventure and Keto lifestyle blog
      • Sarah Grothjan: Instagram & Website; She Explores Podcast Episode - Apple Podcasts & Spotify
      • Alexandra Goldman: Instagram & the Ladies of the JMT facebook group she referenced
      • Meg Dagon: Instagram
      • Julie Hotz: Instagram, Website, and Unrooted Podcast

    Sponsors

    • Merrell: Learn more at Merrell.com and check out the Moab-2 Mid Hiking boots
    • Rooted: Get 15% off your order by heading to Rooted.nyc/explore and using the code 'Explore' at checkout
    • Deuter: Learn more at Deuter.com and check out the backpacking bag Laura took to the Eastern Sierras

    Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

    Music is by Kai Engel, Lee Rosevere, Meydän, and Josh Woodward using a creative commons attributions license.

    A Beautiful Place of Healing: Emilee Struss Sep 11, 2019
    Show notes

    Sometimes the hardest thing isn’t running an ultra marathon or topping out at a climbing competition, it’s showing up for yourself in small ways, taking a step back and figuring out what you need so you can figure out who you are. For a long time, Emilee Struss identified as a climber and an endurance runner. Persistent injuries have made her dig into the hard work of self-love.

    Featured in this episode: Emilee Struss

    Hosted by Gale Straub

    Sponsored by Merrell, Deuter, and ThirdLove

    Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook
    Visit She-Explores.com

    In this episode, you'll hear:

    • How growing up in an athletic family shaped Emilee's interest and desires
    • About finding climbing as a 16 year old in Minnesota
    • How a fall from a 70 foot tree gave Emilee a sense of gratitude beyond her years
    • About struggling through persistent injuries, and the space that opened up in the process
    • Why Emilee is more interested in enjoying the journey outdoors than big accomplishments
    • Why selling her climbing equipment isn't saying no to climbing, it's taking a pause and saying yes to other opportunities
    • What Emilee is hoping for in her writing career and business
    • How Emilee defines success today
    • Advice Emilee has for others going through injuries or setbacks

    Resources

    • Emilee Struss: Instagram & Outtabounds Design Co.
    • Episode Landing Page

    Sponsors and Discount Codes

    • Merrell: Learn more at Merrell.com
    • Deuter: Learn more at Deuter.com
    • ThirdLove: Get 15% off your first order by heading to ThirdLove.com/explore

    Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

    Music is by Kai Engel, Lee Rosevere, Josh Woodward, and Meydän using a creative commons attributions license.

    With Respect for Rolling Tundra: Ranger Sara Wolman Sep 04, 2019
    Show notes

    Sara Wolman is an interpretive park ranger for US Fish and Wildlife in King Salmon, Alaska. Find out how she's building a career, fostering community, and raising a young child in the rolling tundra, and what you do to help gather valuable scientific data to help tell the story of environmental change.

    Sara reached out because every day, she's confronted with a story that's just not getting enough attention: marine mammal and bird dieout on Bristol Bay - - and what it could mean for the rest of the world.

    Featured in this episode: Sara Wolman

    Hosted by Gale Straub

    Sponsored by Merrell, Deuter, and Ana Luisa

    Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook
    Visit She-Explores.com

    In this episode, you'll hear:

    • About how Sara fell in love with Alaska on a visit in college and knew she needed to return
    • Sara's early career doing trail work in Alaska, Washington, and California
    • About working at Katmai National Park as a ranger, and a couple of tips for those looking to work at a federal agency
    • What a National Park conservancy or "friends of" group is
    • Her career evolution to working at US Fish and Wildlife as an interpretive ranger
    • About the marine species die-offs occuring on Bristol Bay and what they might say about the rest of the world
    • How we can help collect data for federal agencies and nonprofits that can help tell the story of environmental change
    • Tips for gaining a deeper appreciation fo the natural world when you're spending time outsdie
    • What Sarah loves about living in King Salmon
    • How she's built community living in the bush
    • Why we might need to devote a whole additional episode on women in the bush of Alaska

    Resources

    • Sara Wolman: Instagram & Website
    • Report Marine Mammal/bird Strandings: Fisheries.noaa.gov/report
    • Coastal Obesrvation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST):coasst.org
    • Local Environmental Observer Network (LEO Network) - You can sign up for the Northern Climate Observer here: Leonetwork.org
    • Bear Cams: Explore.org
    • Katmai Conservancy
    • Volunteer.org
    • USA Jobs
    • She Explores Episode: Nature Up Close - Science Illustrator Kristin Link
    • She Explores Episode: Conservation and Experience - Jerryne Cole
    • Episode Landing Page

    Sponsors and Discount Codes

    • Merrell: Learn more at Merrell.com*
    • Deuter: Learn more at Deuter.com
    • Ana Luisa: Get 10% off by using code EXPLORE10 and heading to analuisa.com/sheexplores

    Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

    Music is by Kai Engel, Lee Rosevere, Josh Woodward, and Meydän using a creative commons attributions license.

    The Vulnerability of Putting Your Voice Out There: Sarah Shimazaki Aug 28, 2019
    Show notes

    How can you do what you love without losing yourself in the process? Putting your voice out there can be a very vulnerable thing: just take it from Outside Voices podcast host Sarah Shimazaki. We talk about the very real struggle of how to balance work, passion, and your own wellbeing.

    The stories you tell, the podcasts you listen to - they say a lot about you. In this episode, we’ll learn about Sarah through her work on Outside Voices as well as how that work makes her feel. Sometimes she wants to pull herself apart from it (and sometimes that’s the healthiest thing) but what she chooses to focus on says a lot about what she cares about: that the outdoors belongs to all of us.

    Featured in this episode: Sarah Shimazaki

    Featured in the Outside Voices Trailer: Ahjani Yepa, Olivia VanDamme, Adam Hymans, Evelyn Shimazaki and Bam Mendiola

    Hosted by Gale Straub

    Sponsored by Merrell, GreenerWays Organic, and Ritual.

    Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook
    Visit She-Explores.com

    In this episode, you'll hear:

    • How Sarah started podcasting
    • Why the PGM ONE Summit spurred her to action
    • The need for a podcast that underlines that the outdoors belongs to all, not a select few
    • About the learning curve of podcasting and why Sarah asked for help vs. trying to do it all on her own
    • Why it can be hard to separate your sense of self from your work, especially if you love what you do
    • What ethical storytelling is and why Sarah wants it to be the norm vs. the anomoly
    • The boundaries that can be necessary if you want to keep doing meaningful work
    • Sarah's vision for Outside Voices Podcast
    • Why joy, healing, and power are integral outputs of Sarah's work

    Resources

    • Sarah Shimazaki: Instagram
    • Outside Voices Podcast: Website, Instagram, Apple Podcasts
    • PGM ONE
    • Episode Landing Page

    Sponsors and Discount Codes

    • Merrell: Learn more at Merrell.com*
    • Ritual: Head to Ritual.com/explore to get 10% off your first three months
    • GreenerWays: Search "GreenerWays Organic" on Amazon

    Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

    Music is by Kai Engel, Lee Rosevere, Josh Woodward, and Meydän using a creative commons attributions license.

    Butterflies, Bison, and the Border Wall: Conservationist Krista Schlyer Aug 21, 2019
    Show notes

    Conservation photographer Krista Schlyer describes the almost 2,000-mile border between the US and Mexico as a vibrant landscape teeming with life. Raising awareness for its biodiversity has become an integral part of her life’s work and is the focus of a new documentary film she directed, Ay Mariposa, which came out in May.

    We hear a lot about the border wall in the news, but we don’t often talk about the wildlife and landscape that its construction impacts.

    Note: We want to emphasize that while there’s a lot of talk about flora and fauna in this episode, it’s not to discount the very human elements of the US/Mexico border - it’s simply to highlight what exists alongside it.

    Featured in this episode: Krista Schlyer

    Hosted by Gale Straub

    Sponsored by Merrell, Rooted, and ThirdLove

    Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook

    Visit She-Explores.com

    In this episode, you'll hear:

    • Krista's circuitous route to political journalism, followed by a shift to environmental journalism
    • Advice for making a living as a conservation photographer
    • How witnessing a rare herd of bison jump over a border fence changed the direction of Krista's work
    • Why Krista is so motivated to showcase the biodiversity at the US/Mexico border
    • The many animals that call both the United States and Mexico home
    • Why the butterfly is the perfect symbol for the delicate state of animal life along the Rio Grande
    • The unknown cost of human and animal life due to the border
    • How to keep moving forward when you're feeling discouraged by the progress of a project
    • About Ay Mariposa, a short documentary film telling the story of two women and a rare community of butterflies in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas

    Resources

    • Krista Schlyer: Website
    • Ay Mariposa Film: Website
    • Almost Anywhere: A book about Krista's life changing road trip
    • Continental Divide: A photo book about wildlife, people, and the border wall
    • Episode Landing Page

    Sponsors and Discount Codes

    • Merrell: Learn more at Merrell.com
    • Rooted: Head to Rooted.nyc/explore and use code EXPLORE for 15% off your order
    • ThirdLove: Head to Thirdlove.com/explore for 15% off your order

    Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

    Music is by Kai Engel, Lee Rosevere, and Meydän using a creative commons attributions license.

    A Challenge from the Universe: Sharlene Jones Aug 14, 2019
    Show notes

    Sharlene Jones is allergic to exercise (literally) but because hiking feels like home, fear of what could happen isn't enough to keep her from hitting the trail. Instead, she's developed a familiarity with her body that makes it possible to keep moving forward.

    It's hard to say what the bigger challenge from the universe was: the exercise-induced anaphylaxis or winning the lottery to hike Mount Whitney after being diagnosed. Either way, Sharlene Jones is not one to back down from a challenge.

    Featured in this episode: Sharlene Jones

    Hosted by Gale Straub

    Sponsored by Merrell

    Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook

    Visit She-Explores.com

    In this episode, you'll hear:

    • Why Sharlene loves hiking and other forms of exercise, and why she almost had to give them up
    • What an exercise allergy is and how Sharlene manages the attacks
    • How a service dog has helped
    • Why Sharlene wouldn't let fear keep her from hiking Mount Whitney, the highest mountain in the continental United States
    • How as an ex-pat, hiking feels like home
    • How focusing on "what is", rather than on "what ifs" can help you find joy in a moment and manage chronic health issues
    • Words of advice for others who might have challenges or fears that get in the way of spending time outside

    Resources

    • Sharlene Jones: Instagram
    • H.E.A.T. Hiking Group
    • About Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis
      * Woosah Art
    • Episode Landing Page

    Sponsors and Discount Codes
    Merrell: Learn more at Merrell.com

    Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

    Music is by Kai Engel, Lee Rosevere, and Meydän using a creative commons attributions license.

    Giving Wildlife a Second Chance: Rescue, Rehab & Release Aug 07, 2019
    Show notes

    We humans have a habit of getting in the way of wild animals, but wildlife rehab is one way we can give back. Sirena Rana Dufault has spent nine of the last ten years volunteering at Wildlife Rehabilitation Northwest Tuscon. She shares why it's needed, what happens when an animal is taken in, funny stories along the way, and the beauty of the release.

    As Sirena mentions in the episode, Wildlife Rehabilitation Northwest Tuscon is a completely self-funded facility that relies on donations. If you'd like to help support the work they do there, head to their website and donate, or give them a follow on their Facebook page to stay in touch.

    Woman featured in this episode: Sirena Rana Dufault

    Hosted by Gale Straub

    Sponsored by Merrell and Ritual

    Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook

    Visit She-Explores.com

    In this episode, you'll hear:

    • How Sirena got started volunteering at Wildlife Rehabilitation Northwest Tuscon
    • What wildlife rehabilitation is and why it's necessary
    • Funny (and scary!) stories from volunteering
    • Why Sirena loves dedicating some of her spare time to rehabilitating large birds of prey like owls and perigrine falcons
    • The life cycle from intake to release
    • When release back into the wild isn't possible
    • Myths and misconceptions of animal rescue
    • How to get involved, too!

    Resources

    • Wildlife Rehabilitation Northwest Tuscon: Website
    • Sirena Rana Dufault: Instagram
    • Trails Inspire: Website
    • Episode Landing Page

    Sponsors and Discount Codes

    • Merrell: Learn more at Merrell.com
    • Ritual: Get 10% your first 3 months by heading to Ritual.com/EXPLORE

    Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

    Music is by Kai Engel, Lee Rosevere, and Josh Woodward using a creative commons attributions license.

    Adventure Moms: Getting Out There With (and Without) Your Kids Jul 31, 2019
    Show notes

    Becoming a mom doesn't mean you stop going outside. We pulled together five incredible adventure moms to talk about getting out there with (and without) your kids.

    We ask questions like: how do you know which trails are age appropriate? How do you make time as a single mom? Where can you find affordable gear? How can you use the outdoors as a place for education?

    Continuing the conversation from a panel at Outdoor Retailer, we teamed up with OtterBox to highlight all the "cans" of motherhood when it comes to the outdoors.

    Woman featured in this episode: Shon’t Savage, Brooke Froelich, Heather Balogh Rochfort, Melody Forsyth, and Jessica Carrillo Alatorre.

    Hosted by Gale Straub

    Sponsored by OtterBox

    Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook

    Visit She-Explores.com

    In this episode, you'll hear:

    • How the moms' outdoor lives change (or didn''t change) shape when they had kids
    • Why Shon't wanted to maintain a self outside of mother when she had her son
    • How Adventure Mamas helps mothers with self care in the outdoors without their kids
    • Tips for making time outside solo (even if you're a single mom)
    • Advice for getting out there with your kids on the trail and the ski slope
    • About Hike It Baby and their new age-appropriate Family Trail Guide
    • Tips for hitting the trail with special needs kids from Melody Forsyth, aka @downwithadventure
    • How to find affordable used gear for growing kids
    • Ways to keep your kids engaged as they grow older

    Resources

    • Shon’t Savage: Instagram
    • Brooke Froelich: Instagram
    • Heather Balogh Rochfort: Instagram
    • Melody Forsyth: Instagram
    • Hike It Baby
    • Adventure Mamas
    • Women Who Hike Book
    • Hike It Baby Trail Guide

    Sponsor

    OtterBox: Learn more at OtterBox.com

    Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.

    Music is by Kai Engel, Lee Rosevere, and Josh Woodward using a creative commons attributions license.

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