Guides Gone Wild
The place to come to fill your ears and minds with the stories of everyday, extraordinary women who’ll inspire you to take your outdoor adventure game to the next level. Whether you’re starting your journey from the couch or the trail head, this is the place for you.
Episodes
193 episodes
Dive Into January Joy (and Start Swimming!): Caitlin Hopkins, Mermaid/Ice Swimmer/Oyster Farmer
Let's kick off 2025 with this joyful conversation with an old pod friend, Caitlin Hopkins!I first introduced you to Caitlin as one of the Two Maine Mermaids, way back in May 2021. At ...
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Continuing (and Creating!) Legacy in Fly Fishing: Selene of Maine, Owner of Selene's Fly Shop
A few weeks ago I was fortunate to attend the Maine Outdoor Economy Summit that was held at Sunday River, and not only did I run into SOOO MANY of my favorite pod people, I also had the opportunity to fi...
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Climbing (and Creating Rainbows) with Breast Cancer Survivors: Anyssa Lucena & Dr. Moira Christoudias, GenuineClimbing.org
Genuine Climbing: https://genuineclimbing.org/ Support climbing retreats for breast cancer survivors!: <...
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Just Start Showing Up: Paula Burton, NEMBA's Trail Blazing Trail Builder
Back in July, I posted my episode with Nicole Freedman, the executive Director of NEMBA, and she was the one who introduced me to Paula Burton, a long-time mountain biker, NEMBA CT chapter founder, and instructor for NEMBA Trail Schoo...
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Reset the Compass for Adventure as You Age: Lia Lucine & Nicki Ripple, Filmmakers, "Beyond the Compass"
Today I am so ridiculously excited to be talking to Lia Lucine and Nicki Ripple, two of the three women behind a film project that is unfolding right now, somewhere off the coast of Maine - it's called Beyond the Compass
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Everything's Better on Bikes: Nicole Freedman, New England Mountain Bike Association and Former Olympian
The Summer Olympics in Paris kick off in mere hours, so how appropriate that today I’m going deep with the first Guides Gone Wild former Olympian, Nicole Freedman, now the Executive Director of NEMBA, the ...
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Running the River from Passion to Purpose: Julie Sloan, Maine River Runners
Today I’m welcoming one of my wild new Western Maine friends, Julie Sloan, an owner and the lead instructor at Maine River Runners (
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Getting Dirty for a Decade: Heidi Myers of Rasputitsa Teaches a Master Class in Intentionality
Today we celebrate the decade anniversary of one of the most storied and epic bike races in the east, the Rasputitsa, with race co-founder and co-director Heidi Myers...
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Take Your Advocacy to New Heights: Cindy Hession, 48 Peaks for Alzheimer's
In honor of it being National Volunteers Week, today we're talking to Cindy Hession - scientist by day, hiker and volunteer chair for the 48 Peaks Hi...
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Wrestling Your 'Dream Life' Demons: Tarin O'Donnell, Tarin It Up Podcast and TKO Yoga & Fitness
Sliding in better late than never this week (DAMN POWER OUTAGE!!) with my fabulous new friend, Tarin O’Donnell of the Tarin It Up Podcast.Tarin and I met through a women’s podcas...
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If You Build It, They Will Bike (and Walk, and Ski...): Marianne Borowski, Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail
Today we take a scenic ride through the intricacies of trail development, where the rubber meets the road in terms of community building, advocacy, grant writing, marketing... and bike riding!Marianne Borowski is the absolute for...
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There's No Such Thing As Too Little Movement: Val Hopkins, 365 Mile Challenge
Today I bring you another dose of practical, relatable, do-able inspiration with my special guest Val Hopkins from 365 Mile Challenge.Val’s business is all about meeting people w...
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Build a Community of Support OUTdoors: Rae-a Moughty, Campfire Institute
Today we head OUTside with another fabulous wild guide, Rae-a Moughty, Founder and Director of Campfire Institute, an amazing organization that offers wilderness enrichment adventur...
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Fireside Chat with Trish & Bethany - and Announcing Last Tuesday Meetups!
What you need to know RIGHT THIS SECOND is that we are kicking off the Last Tuesday of the Month Virtual Meetup - for any and all Guides Gone Wild peeps - starting NEXT TUESDAY, January 30th, at 7pm. How can you join the v...
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New Year, New You, New... Business?!?: GearME is For Sale!
Read more about Emily's decision about GearME: https://www.gearmeoutdoors.com/sale-of-businessIf you or someone you know wants to learn more about the GearME busine...
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2023 Year in Review: Gift Ideas, Goings-On, and Gritty Inspiration for Solstice and Beyond!
Hopping into the Wild One Wayback Wagon this week to take a quick look back at 2023 - and while we're at it, grab some last minute gift ideas, giving thoughts and gritty inspiration to take us through this darkest day and into the light of the ...
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Break Toxic Patterns and Rediscover Your Strength: Kat Ripley, Juniper Moss Guide Services
Today we get back to my wild fan-girling business with Renaissance woman and Registered Maine Guide, Kat Ripley.Kat and I recently worked together on an amazing event hosted by Anna Heath and
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Pause, Pivot, but Keep Pedaling Forward: Lindsay Currier, Bikepack Maine (and so much more!)
Today I’ve got an awesome conversation with just the kind of everywoman superhero I love to talk to on the pod - Lindsay Currier, a registered Maine guide, mountain bike coach, enduro racer, trail builder, ski patroller, total mom goals ...
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Fight Flavor Fatigue and Fuel Yourself for the Long Haul: Aaron Owens Mayhew, Backcountry Foodie
Today we're embarking on a culinary thru-hike with registered dietitian and logistical powerhouse Aaron Owens Mayhew, the founder of Backcountry Foodie and the trail mom we all w...
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Climb for a Cause (and Show Yourself Some Compassion for a Change): Anyssa Lucena
On Guides Gone Wild, we talk to lots of women who do extremely brave things - but I have to say, being vulnerable and open about a life-changing diagnosis and treatment (and the mental *ss-kicking you are still going through as a result), is th...
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From Midlife Malaise to Machu Picchu (!!) with Bethany Cass
Today I’m talking to Bethany Cass, an awesome new friend I met around this time last year when she and her daughter Maddie attended the Guides Gone Wild Iron Chef weekend that I hosted with
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Talk to Cool People (Then Say Yes!): Alicia Heyburn Encore (with PackRaft Maine)
I’ve got another special encore for you this week to remind all of us of the absolute power and beauty that can come from making connections, staying curious and just saying YES! (despite your nagging doubts...)Picture yourself in April...
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Dip Down to Rise Up (Together): Amy Hopkins, Saltwater Mountain Co.
Coming in HOT this week! Amy Hopkins is the founder of Saltwater Mountain Co., a cold-water dipping and wellness outfitter based in York, Maine, so I was stoked to talk to her, hoping...
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The Toughest Terrain Might be in Your Mind: Rebecca Sperry, Socked In (encore)
I’ve got a special encore for you this week. Back in June of 2021, I talked to Rebecca Sperry, aka SockedInHikes on Instagram, as a result of the powerful story she was sharing on so...
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Less Existential Crisis, More Climate Crisis: Torey Brooks on the Catamount Trail
Summer is winding down, school and fall sports and work obligations are winding back up, and that has me thinking about winter! Or should I say, what passes for winter these days in New England (which at least last winter, was three months of r...
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