Paths

In this short segment, Jonathan reflects on the 2004 tsunami in Thailand, which he and his family survived when he was just fourteen. He talks about how the experience reshaped his outlook on life, influenced the risks he was willing to take, and even guided the creative decisions he makes today as a filmmaker and photographer. It’s a brief but moving conversation about clarity, perspective, and the way certain moments stay with us long after they pass.Check out Jonathan’s stuffInstagram: @jonisstromsolkattstudios.comConnect on:Instagram: @paths_podLinkedIn: Paths PodcastListen and subscribe on:SpotifyApple Podcasts

In this short segment, Elspeth Beard talks about how the hardest moments on her motorcycle journey around the world shaped her character. Breaking down in the desert, falling off the bike, getting sick, fixing everything alone built a kind of “unshakable confidence.” The same strength later helped Elspeth take on new challenges, like buying and restoring the 130-foot water tower she now lives in.This is a reminder that growth doesn’t always happen in the big moments, but when we quietly prove to ourselves that we can handle whatever comes next.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and check out the full episode on:SpotifyApple PodcastsConnect on:Instagram: @paths_podLinkedIn: Paths PodcastFollow Elspeth @elspethbeard and check out elspethbeard.com to find her book.

“Being on the motorcycle again felt like being that kid on a bike — just exploring with no real purpose.”In this 8-minute segment, Eddie reflects on how his expectations of a round-the-world motorcycle trip compared to the reality: the unpredictability, the setbacks, and the surprising freedom of not having a plan. He also talks about how the road helped him reconnect with a childlike sense of curiosity and wonder, when each day felt endless and full of discovery.Follow Eddie @eddiertw and check out @meatbagmc and meatbagmc.com to follow his next endeavour. Connect on:Instagram: @paths_podLinkedIn: Paths PodcastListen and subscribe on:SpotifyApple Podcasts

Every long journey has a moment when everything shifts. When the reason you set out starts to change.In this special episode, four travelers share the moments that reshaped them while they were far from home, tired, unsure, but completely alive.Nick Butter talks about a conversation in the Sahara that pushed him to run a marathon in every country on Earth.Thor Pedersen spent nearly ten years traveling to every nation without flying, finding strength and loneliness in equal measure.Ann da Silva Johansson left her job and life in Sweden to cycle across continents and discovered that courage doesn’t come before you go, it comes once you’ve left.And Zoe and Olivier from WeLeaf reflect on how constant motion, discomfort, and love became their greatest teachers on the road.This is about the quiet yet powerful moments that change how we move through the world.Connect on:Instagram: @paths_podLinkedIn: Paths PodcastListen and subscribe on:SpotifyApple Podcasts

This week, I’m revisiting one of my favorite conversations from 2020 with Dr. Brian Pennie—a neuroscientist, resilience specialist, and former heroin addict who turned his life around after 15 years of addiction.In this episode, Brian shares how a defining moment in 2013 changed everything, leading him from rock bottom to a career as a lecturer, speaker, and author of Bonus Time. He talks about resilience, self-awareness, and the daily tools that helped him rebuild his life—and how you can apply them too.Follow Brian and check out his books and other resources at brianpennie.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and signing up for my newsletter at pathspodcast.com to get updates on new episodes.Connect on:Instagram: @paths_podLinkedIn: Paths PodcastListen and subscribe on:SpotifyApple Podcasts

Nicolas Freudiger is the Co-Founder and CEO of ID Genève, a Swiss watch company built on circular principles, sustainable materials, and a rebellious spirit. In this episode, Nicolas shares how he left the safety of corporate life to co-found a brand that is radically rethinking what luxury means today—and what it should mean in the future.This is a conversation about taking risks, building with purpose, challenging heritage, and pushing innovation where it’s least expected. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a maker, or someone curious about what it means to build a business with conviction, this one’s for you.Explore ID Genève’s circular watches: idwatch.ch Share this episode with a friend who needs to hear itFollow @idgenevewatches and Nicolas Freudiger for more

Tim Voors is an artist, author, and speaker who has walked across countries and continents—from the Pacific Crest and Continental Divide Trails in the US, to Japan’s 88 Temples Pilgrimage and New Zealand’s Te Araroa. In this episode, Tim shares how time alone in nature has changed his view of work, family, and attention.We talk about the discomfort and joy of doing one thing every day—walking—and how that rhythm has shaped how he now lives, works, and parents. A grounded conversation on solitude, creativity, and creating space for what matters most.Follow Tim:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timvoors/Website: https://timvoors.nl/schoolofdreamsGet Tim's books here: https://gestalten.com/pages/search-results-page?q=tim%20voorsConnect on:Instagram: @paths_podLinkedIn: Paths PodcastListen and subscribe on:SpotifyApple Podcasts

In this episode, I am joined by author, speaker, mountain climber, college professor, and women’s rights advocate, Sara Safari. In 2015, she received The Global Citizen award from the United Nations Association and is currently on track to become the first Iranian woman in history to climb the Seven Summits, the highest peak in each continent. Growing up in Iran after the Islamic Revolution, Sara enjoyed little personal freedom and few rights under the law, living an existence marked by oppression and limitations. In response to her childhood experiences, Sara was motivated to empower marginalized women everywhere—and what better way to show young girls that they can do anything than to stand on top of the world? Literally. She recounts her experiences of overcoming these great challenges and adversities in her books Follow my Footsteps, Above the Mountain Shadow, and Making a Difference. We talk about Sara’s climbing experiences, setting big goals, overcoming challenges, and how a near-death experience can change your perspective on life and what is important. I also ask Sara what it means to her to have come from such adversity to become an inspiration for young girls and women all over the world. It was a privilege having her on my show, so please enjoy this conversation with the admirable Sara Safari. Links Sara Safari www.climbyoureverest.org www.sarasafari.com Instagram @sara.safari.everest Facebook /empoweringallgirls Millennialism Apple Podcasts ｜Spotify ｜ Google Podcasts｜ Download