Grandma Joy’s Road Trip (Brad’s New Book and Their Top Ten National Parks!)

About this episode

The episode features Brad Ryan and Grandma Joy discussing their inspiring road trip and the themes of family and healing found in Brad's new book.

On this week’s episode of The RV Atlas Podcast, we share the story of Grandma Joy's Road Trip and it is one of the most inspiring stories we’ve ever featured on the show. Our guests are Brad Ryan and Grandma Joy, the beloved duo behind Grandma Joy’s Road Trip. Their remarkable journey has inspired millions of people around the world, but at its heart, this story isn’t really about social media fame, national parks, or even road trips. It’s a story about family. It’s a story about healing. And it’s a story about what can happen when two generations choose adventure over regret. Brad recently released his new book, Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing One National Park at a Time, and our conversation explores both the epic travels and the deeply personal family story that unfolded along the way. This is a beautiful book and we can't recommend it enough! To listen to our interview with Brad and Grandma Joy please click on the media player above--or subscribe to the RV Atlas podcast wherever you get your favorite shows! How One Camping Trip Changed Everything The adventure began with a simple realization. Brad learned that his grandmother, Joy Ryan, had never seen a mountain…

People in this episode

Host: RV Atlas Podcast

Guests: Brad Ryan, Grandma Joy

Topics covered

• family
• healing
• adventure
• national parks
• travel
• inspiration

Keywords

• Grandma Joy
• Brad Ryan
• national parks
• road trip
• family adventure
• healing journey
• travel stories

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing One National Park at a Time

Places: Duncan Falls, Ohio

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