About this episode

Belinda Kirk discusses the importance of adventure for wellbeing and her extensive experience leading expeditions.

Adventure for wellbeing: Belinda Kirk's 25+ years leading international expeditions – walking Nicaragua, sailing the Atlantic, searching for camels in China's Desert of Death, discovering rock paintings in Lesotho, setting a Guinness World Record rowing unsupported around Britain, pioneering inclusive trips for people with disabilities, and founding Explorers Connect to connect 30,000 people to adventure while promoting the Adventure Effect on wellbeing. Belinda Kirk is an explorer and the leading campaigner promoting the benefits of adventure on wellbeing. For the past twenty-five years, she has led dozens of international expeditions and remote filming trips. Belinda has walked through Nicaragua, sailed across the Atlantic, searched for camels in China’s Desert of Death, discovered ancient rock paintings in Lesotho, and gained a Guinness World Record for rowing unsupported around Britain. She has led numerous youth development challenges, pioneered inclusive expeditions for people with disabilities, and managed scientific research missions in the Amazon, Sinai, and Alaska. In 2009, Belinda established Explorers Connect, a non-profit organization connecting people to adventure…

People in this episode

Host: Curt Linville

Guest: Belinda Kirk

Topics covered

• adventure
• wellbeing
• expeditions
• inclusivity
• outdoor challenges

Keywords

• adventure
• wellbeing
• expeditions
• Explorers Connect
• outdoor challenges
• inclusivity
• Adventure Effect

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Explorers Connect

Books & works: Adventure Revolution

Places: Nicaragua, Atlantic, China, Desert of Death, Lesotho, Britain, Amazon, Sinai, Alaska

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