Hike Your Own Hike

About this episode

Julia Sheehan embarks on a transformative journey by thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail after realizing she wasn't happy with her life.

Just before her 30th birthday, Julia Sheehan realized she wasn't happy. She had a house and a great career, but wanted something more. So she sold her home, left her job, and set out to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. What follows is a journey of self-discovery, transformation, and a trail that will test her in ways she never imagined.

Topics covered

• self-discovery
• transformation
• Appalachian Trail
• hiking

Keywords

• hiking
• journey
• personal growth

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