The Hikers Anonymous Podcast

Lauren's Story - Cross-Country Travel and Over 500 Miles of Hiking With 4 Kids | The Hikers Anonymous Podcast Episode 21

Today I am taking with Lauren, who has a very inspirational story about how the pandemic helped get her and her family into the outdoors and how their adventures continue to shape their lives. If you are a mom with young kids and have had reservations about cross country travel and hiking and backpacking, this episode is for you! Lauren's Facebook page where you can follow her adventures is: https://www.facebook.com/YorAdventures [https://www.facebook.com/YorAdventures] If you have an inspirational story about how hiking/the outdoors positively changed your life, please email me a short synopsis to HikeOregon@hikeoregon.net with the subject: Podcast Guest. This podcast is sponsored by CS Instant Coffee, the best instant coffee on the trail! ⁠⁠https://csinstant.coffee/ [https://csinstant.coffee/]

Josie's Story - Traveling Around The Pacific Northwest Working At National Parks | The Hikers Anonymous Podcast Episode 20

Today I am talking with Josie, who decided to live a nomadic life while she is young and she has been  working seasonal jobs at national parks for a few years now. In this episode she gives us a little insight on what it’s like to live and work inside national parks and how this has shaped her into the outdoors woman she is today.  If you have an inspirational story about how hiking/the outdoors positively changed your life, please email me a short synopsis to HikeOregon@hikeoregon.net with the subject: Podcast Guest. This podcast is sponsored by CS Instant Coffee, the best instant coffee on the trail! ⁠https://csinstant.coffee/ [https://csinstant.coffee/]

Rod's Story - Thru Hiking The Pacific Crest Trail To Heal Himself After Divorce | The Hikers Anonymous Podcast Episode 19

In this episode Franziska talks with Rod, who after a sudden life changing divorce decided to thru hike the Pacific Crest Trail to help heal himself in 2019.  If you have an inspirational story about how hiking/the outdoors positively changed your life, please email me a short synopsis to HikeOregon@hikeoregon.net with the subject: Podcast Guest. This podcast is sponsored by CS Instant Coffee, the best instant coffee on the trail! https://csinstant.coffee/ [https://csinstant.coffee/]

Jane's Story - Getting Over Her Fears And Building A Healing Business Through Her Intuitions About Places In Southern Oregon And Northern California | The Hikers Anonymous Podcast Episode 18

In this episode Franziska talks with Jane, who has built a healing business through spending time outdoors. We talk in depth about intuitive hiking and the benefit of nature on the body and mind.  Jane's website: https://violetflamehealing.com/ [https://violetflamehealing.com/] If you have an inspirational story about how hiking/the outdoors positively changed your life, please email me a short synopsis to HikeOregon@hikeoregon.net with the subject: Podcast Guest. This podcast is sponsored by CS Instant Coffee, the best instant coffee on the trail! https://csinstant.coffee/ [https://csinstant.coffee/]

Kaye's Story - Hiking Through The Journey Of A Double Mastectomy and Chemo Treatment | The Hikers Anonymous Podcast Episode 17

In this episode Franziska chats with Kaye, who recently went through breast cancer treatment and a double mastectomy. She took all the opportunities to hike and be in the outdoors through this difficult time and it helped her cope both mentally and physically. Her story is truly inspirational! Facebook pages we mention in the episode: -Kaye's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kaye.Otis [https://www.facebook.com/Kaye.Otis]  -Breast cancer support page: https://www.facebook.com/BreastFriendsOregon [https://www.facebook.com/BreastFriendsOregon] -Women hiking groups in Oregon: Women Who Explore Bend: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1722439404453963 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1722439404453963] Women Who Explore Eugene/Salem: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671823859900889 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/671823859900889] Women Who Hike Oregon: https://www.facebook.com/groups/809941055850982 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/809941055850982] If you have an inspirational story about how hiking/the outdoors positively changed your life, please email me a short synopsis to HikeOregon@hikeoregon.net with the subject: Podcast Guest. This podcast is sponsored by CS Instant Coffee, the best instant coffee on the trail! https://csinstant.coffee/ [https://csinstant.coffee/]