Dirtbag Therapy

14 - On the Road with Corian Yandel

In this episode, Corian shares the bold decision that changed everything: selling her business and transitioning into full-time RV life in just over a month. She opens up about the emotional highs and practical challenges of leaving entrepreneurship behind, and how she found work-camping opportunities that took her to stunning places like Yellowstone, Big Bend, the Smokies, and Utah—where she even attended an unforgettable sunrise wedding. Now leading an outdoor program in Ocala National Forest, Corian reflects on how life on the road has reshaped her idea of success, the meaningful connections she’s made along the way, and what aspiring RV travelers need to hear before diving in. -- 🔗 Support the Pod & Join the Dirtbag Community: If you love Dirtbag Therapy and want to help it grow, consider supporting on Patreon! Members receive early access to episodes a week before anyone else! . 👉 Patreon.com/DirtbagTherapy [http://patreon.com/DirtbagTherapy] 📲 Follow Along & Connect: Instagram: @DirtbagTherapy YouTube: Dirtbag Therapy 📰 The Dirtbag Club Newsletter: https://dirtbagtherapy.substack.com/subscribe [https://dirtbagtherapy.substack.com/subscribe]

13 - Sobriety & The Healing Power of Nature w/ Laura Van Antwerp

Today I’m sitting down with Laura Van Antwerp, the force behind Your Sober Pal. Laura gets real about the moment in 2017 that pushed her to take her last drink and how that decision slowly reshaped her entire life. We talk about what it was like to go from sharing her own recovery journey online to building a community that’s funny, honest, and genuinely supportive. Laura shares how getting outside — especially backpacking and being in the wilderness — helped her reconnect with herself, and how that eventually turned into retreats, affirmation decks, courses, and creating access for women who are early in their sobriety. She also gives us a peek at what’s coming next, including her first Backpacking 101 cohort and big dreams for future retreats around the country. If you love conversations about rebuilding your life, finding community, and discovering healing in unexpected places, you’re going to love this one. Where Can I Find Out More About Laura? https://www.yoursoberpal.com/ [https://www.yoursoberpal.com/] Instagram, TikTok, Threads: YourSoberPal 🔗 Support the Pod & Join the Dirtbag Community: If you love Dirtbag Therapy and want to help it grow, consider supporting on Patreon! Members receive early access to episodes a week before anyone else! . 👉 Patreon.com/DirtbagTherapy [http://patreon.com/DirtbagTherapy] 📲 Follow Along & Connect: Instagram: @DirtbagTherapy YouTube: Dirtbag Therapy 📰 The Dirtbag Club Newsletter: https://dirtbagtherapy.substack.com/subscribe [https://dirtbagtherapy.substack.com/subscribe]

12 - Coregulating with Nature with Sarah Histand

What happens when your worst-case scenario unfolds in the wild—and your nervous system is the only tool you’ve got? In this episode of Dirtbag Therapy, we sit down with Sarah Histand, founder of Mind & Mountain, to hear the incredible story of how she navigated a life-threatening bee sting emergency in the Alaskan backcountry using the power of somatic nervous system regulation and coregulation with the natural world around her. We explore: 🌲 What “coregulating with nature” really means 🧠 How somatic tools can help in both trail emergencies and everyday chaos 💪 The surprising relationship between physical strength, embodiment, and emotional resilience 🌿 Simple practices you can use next time you hit the trail—or feel overwhelmed at home 🧭 Why nervous system work might be the most powerful compass we have right now Sarah’s insights are soulful, practical, and deeply rooted in a lifelong relationship with Alaska’s wild terrain. Whether you're into healing, hiking, or just staying sane in wild times, this episode will stick with you. Where Can I Find Out More About Sarah? 🔗 Learn more about Sarah at mindandmountain.co [https://mindandmountain.co] 📸 Follow her adventures on Instagram: @sarahmhistand [https://www.instagram.com/mindandmountain/] www.mindandmountain.co/coregulation [http://www.mindandmountain.co/coregulation]  www.mindandmountain.co/training [http://www.mindandmountain.co/training] — 🔗 Support the Pod & Join the Dirtbag Community: If you love Dirtbag Therapy and want to help it grow, consider supporting on Patreon! Members receive early access to episodes a week before anyone else! . 👉 Patreon.com/DirtbagTherapy [http://patreon.com/DirtbagTherapy] 📲 Follow Along & Connect: Instagram: @DirtbagTherapy YouTube: Dirtbag Therapy 📰 The Dirtbag Club Newsletter: https://dirtbagtherapy.substack.com/subscribe [https://dirtbagtherapy.substack.com/subscribe]

11 - Rocky Mountain High with Laura M. Clark

Laura M. Clark has spent more time alone in Colorado’s rugged peaks than most of us have spent outside in the last year. In this episode, she joins Dirtbag Therapy to talk about what it means to navigate the wilderness—mentally, physically, and culturally—as a woman. From ghostly sounds on remote trails to unhinged mid-hike decisions, Laura opens up about risk, legacy, and the strange magic of solo mountaineering. We get into her philosophy of danger, how her identity shaped her mountain journey, and what nature has taught her that nothing else could. -- Where can I find out more about Laura? Website:  www.wildwanderertripreports.com [http://www.wildwanderertripreports.com/] Instagram: laura_m_clark Book:  Wild Wanderer:  Soling Colorado's 200 Highest Peaks : Wild Wanderer: Soloing Colorado’s 200 Highest Peaks: Clark, Laura M: 9798820403675: Amazon.com: Books [https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Wanderer-Soloing-Colorados-Highest/dp/B09ZFH2CC1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3JCSD6J7KPR1M&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RLqadvE12CSni1UTuL-OKA.IcNS2l4zYY9H5kkzobW-6vODmEdpudbrJ9F1bcuCfbY&dib_tag=se&keywords=wild+wanderer+soloing+colorados+200+highest+peaks&qid=1746055356&sprefix=wild+wanderer+soloing+colorados+200+highest%2Caps%2C1018&sr=8-1]  🔗 Support the Pod & Join the Dirtbag Community: If you love Dirtbag Therapy and want to help it grow, consider supporting on Patreon! Members receive early access to episodes a week before anyone else! . 👉 Patreon.com/DirtbagTherapy [http://patreon.com/DirtbagTherapy] 📲 Follow Along & Connect: Instagram: @DirtbagTherapy YouTube: Dirtbag Therapy 🎧 Listen, Subscribe, & Rate: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Thanks for being here.

10 - The Evolution of Jack "Quadzilla" Jones

Jack’s covered so many miles, his quads could probably get verified. But this episode isn’t about distance—it’s about depth. From Calendar Year Triple Crown thru-hiker to dirtbag mentor to outspoken activist, Jack’s evolution has been public, personal, and full of hard choices. In this intimate, funny, and sometimes heavy conversation, we cover: * The shifting why that fuels his steps today * Why he canceled a 1,776-mile protest hike out of fear for his safety * The new plan he’s carving out instead—and what keeps him grounded * Dirtbag ingenuity when gear fails big time * Wild stories from the trail (and the weirdest item he’s seen someone carry) * Who’d play him in the biopic of his life—and what scene has to be included If you’ve ever felt torn between purpose and protection, activism and adventure—this one’s for you. -- 🔗 Support the Pod & Join the Dirtbag Community: If you love Dirtbag Therapy and want to help it grow, consider supporting on Patreon! Members receive early access to episodes a week before anyone else! . 👉 Patreon.com/DirtbagTherapy [http://patreon.com/DirtbagTherapy] 📲 Follow Along & Connect: Instagram: @DirtbagTherapy YouTube: Dirtbag Therapy 🎧 Listen, Subscribe, & Rate: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Thanks for being here.