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101 - Jessica Pekari: growing through PTSD while setting a new record on the PCT
Jessica is "only" the 2nd woman to ever set a record on the PCT.
But she didn't get it handed on a silver platter.
After spending weeks alone on trail, her PTSD unexpectedly surfaced. She was forced to deal with it while setting the record.
Fortunately, Jessica has a gift for always finding the positive in the negative. It's just one of the things that helped her not just deal with, but even grow through the experience.
In this episode we also unpack:
Her perspective on why she's only the 2nd woman
How she dealt with overwhelming foot pain on day 6 (of 63…)
The role of her supportive network in being able to leave the family for 2 months
How the trail made her more self-reliant
She even shares a trick to manifest bear encounters. And apparently her pain cave has a pool…
Jessica is an inspiration for anyone afraid to go on a big adventure.
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By Kobe BlondeelJessica is "only" the 2nd woman to ever set a record on the PCT.
But she didn't get it handed on a silver platter.
After spending weeks alone on trail, her PTSD unexpectedly surfaced. She was forced to deal with it while setting the record.
Fortunately, Jessica has a gift for always finding the positive in the negative. It's just one of the things that helped her not just deal with, but even grow through the experience.
In this episode we also unpack:
Her perspective on why she's only the 2nd woman
How she dealt with overwhelming foot pain on day 6 (of 63…)
The role of her supportive network in being able to leave the family for 2 months
How the trail made her more self-reliant
She even shares a trick to manifest bear encounters. And apparently her pain cave has a pool…
Jessica is an inspiration for anyone afraid to go on a big adventure.