Grateful Gallivanters Podcast

Ivan's Story | Episode 7 | Grateful Gallivanters

Episode 7 of the Grateful Gallivanters Podcast features a special guest, my good friend Ivan! Back in mid October, Ivan graciously drove in from eastern Washington to visit my dad and I while we were gallivanting in North Cascades National Park  The 3 of us, along with his producer @jordyn.journeys met up at Washington Pass Overlook, inside of North Cascades National Park. It was the morning after the first snow storm of the season there and the mountain passes were all coasted with a fresh dusting of powder. It made the landscape look magical  My dad and I recorded an episode for the Hikes and Mics podcast, and then I had Ivan on as a guest for my episode. It represented a full circle moment for me, as I had long wanted to start a podcast on my own. After first the 2nd guest of his podcast way back in October 2022 and then returning as a guest in the summer of last year, I finally got to interview him as a part of the Grateful Gallivanters podcast. And we had a lot of fun recording the episode! Ivan dishes tips on what nature spots in his home state of Washington are worth visiting and lets the audience in on what inspired him not only to start the Hikes and Mics Podcast, but also what inspired him to launch his own hiking group, the Yakima Valley Trekkers  Ivan and I also gave flowers to members of the IG nature community and memorable moments we shared with them, such as @wanderswithbritt @azoutdoorsyduo @i.am.bekka @just.trek @_outadvplus_ @hike.with.monica @tamionthetrail and others! We also focus on how the theme of gratitude has shaped our outdoor journeys and discuss things that bring him joy! It was a pleasure having Ivan as a guest on the podcast, I appreciate him for telling the audience his story. You can follow him on his gallivants on Instagram, both on his podcast page @hikesandmics and his hiking group page @yvtrekkers  Thank you for your support, I hope you enjoy listening to Ivan’s story!

Britt's Story | Episode 6 | Grateful Gallivanters

Episode 6 of the Grateful Gallivanters Podcast features aspecial guest, my good friend Britt! Britt graciously drove in from Arizona to visit me up here in Mount Laguna! 🌲We spent the weekend gallivanting around San Diego County and completed the SoCal Challenge, which involves gallivanting to the ocean, mountains, and desert all in 1 day! 🏜️⛰️🌊 Britt takes the audience through that experience, from walking among the metal structures of Anza Borrego, standing in the Pacific Ocean at La Jolla, and hiking in Mount Laguna 🥾She also takes us through the beginnings of her outdoor journey, and shares with us some of her favorite Arizona outdoor spots, as well as tips on how to prepare for adventures as a solo female traveler. She also shares how spending time in the outdoors has positively impacted her life and brought her gratitude, and how her daughter has given her inspiration on her outdoor journey. It was a pleasure having her as a guest on the podcast, I appreciate Britt for telling the audience her story. You can follow her on her gallivants on Instagram @wanderswithbritt ✅ Thank you for your support, and I hope you enjoy listening to Britt’s story! 😎✌️

Justin's Story | Episode 5 | Grateful Gallivanters

Episode 5 of the Grateful Gallivanters Podcast features a special guest, my good friend Justin! Justin details how he first discovered the outdoors and how falling in love with the Santa Monica mountains positively transformed his life. He takes the audience through his journey of how he grew Just Trek the podcast over the course of 5 years, featuring 90 guests and 30 IG live sessions! Additionally, he shares with us how he grew Just Trek the hiking group to be where it is today, flourishing and full of love and high-quality people ❤️ He also tells us stories of his outdoor gallivants and discusses the importance of men’s mental health and the value of approaching the relationships with have in our lives with intention. It was a pleasure having him as a guest on the podcast, I appreciate Justin for telling the audience his story. You can follow him on his gallivants on Instagram @just.trek ✅

Kat’s Story | Episode 4 | Grateful Gallivanters

Episode 4 of the Grateful Gallivanters Podcast features a special guest, my good friend Kat. Kat details how she first discovered the outdoors and how her gratitude for it has shaped her life. She takes the audience through the history of her younger days, from going to college in Kentucky, transitioning to the city life of New York, and most recently, moving out to sunny San Diego County. She tells us stories of her outdoor gallivants and shares tips with us on outdoor content creation and how to maintain a healthy balance with recording content and being in nature. It was a pleasure having her as a guest on the podcast, I appreciate Kat for telling the audience her story. You can follow her on her gallivants on Instagram at Just_Go_Anyway. For now, sit back, relax, and enjoy listening to Kat’s story of gratitude!

My Story | Episode 3 | Just Trek x Grateful Gallivanters

Episode 3 of the Grateful Gallivanters Podcast details how gratitude has shaped my own life. I take the audience through the history of my outdoor journey, and how living the tiny home life up in the mountains has shaped my view of gratitude. I also tell stories of my outdoor gallivants and share tips on content creation. It was a pleasure being a guest of the Just Trek podcast, I appreciate Justin for giving me a platform to tell my story. We met up last weekend to tape another episode, this time me interviewing him. We had a blast recording it! I'm looking forward to sharing Justin's story of gratitude with the world, stay tuned for those updates! Socia Media: Hiking Group/Podcast: Just.Trek (IG) Personal: Justroc (IG)