Bush & Banter

In this episode, Jen and Dyana explore the transformative power of small, consistent habits in enhancing and enriching everyday life. Drawing inspiration from Atomic Habits by James Clear, they delve into strategies for establishing new routines, showing up daily, and embracing consistency over perfection. Dyana also shares a suspenseful story about a late-night encounter with intruders, while Jen opens up about a health scare that reshaped her perspective on life.

NOTABLE TIMESTAMPS:
3:03 A Bush&Banter update
4:00 Dyana's late night fiasco
10:59 Struggling with consistency
12:30 Atomic Habits by James Clear
17:30 The importance of identifying your 'WHY'
21:20 Starting small with your goals
26:58 Attributes for tiny habits
36:02 Consistency over perfection
42:31 Habit stacking
46:04 Dyana and Jen's favorite quotes from James Clear
54:56 Vote for Dyana's new tattoo!!

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In this special storytime episode, Bush and Banter co-host Dyana Carmella dives into the theme of relinquishing control—particularly in moments when it might just save your life. She reads one of her favorite chapters from her book, A Walk Thru Neverland, which chronicles her 74-day adventure on the Pacific Northwest Trail, navigating the rugged landscapes of Montana, Idaho, and Washington.

To learn more about A Walk Thru Neverland 
www.dyanacarmella.com/book
 

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In this episode, Jen and Dyana chat with filmmaker and ultra-endurance cyclist Gregg Dunham. After rediscovering his love for cycling at the age of 30, Gregg has overcome the challenges of spina bifida to compete in some of the toughest bikepacking events across the western U.S., including the Colorado Trail Race and the Arizona Trail Race. He is also the co-creator of Escape LA, a 300-mile route with 41,000 feet of climbing. His new documentary, Hidden in Plain Sight, chronicles the transformative two-day bikepacking expedition of a diverse group of adventurers through the Santa Monica Mountains. The episode touches on the importance of play in adulthood, looking for adventure in your own backyard, chasing big goals, and friendship.

Trailer for Hidden in Plain Sight - https://vimeo.com/1006422271

Connect with Gregg Dunham:
Instagram - @gregg_sees_the_world
Website - greggseestheworld.com
Escape LA - www.labikepackingsucks.com

NOTABLE TIMESTAMPS:

5:18 Welcome, Gregg Dunham!

13:15 The creation of the 120 mile backpacking trail

22:10 History of the Chumash people and the importance of connection

28:04 Unique challenges Gregg has faced with spina bifida and advice for facing challenges

38:15 Importance of play and tapping into your inner child

48:45 The high that is "more permanent than a scar"

57:45 Why the film focused on the group dynamic over solo adventuring

1:04:20 When and how to watch Hidden in Plain Sight

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In their latest episode, Jen and Dyana sit down with solo traveler and marathon trainee Ashlyn Robinson. The conversation dives into the challenges of marathon training, the art of content creation in a world that rewards niches, and the importance of staying true to yourself while finding originality in your work. They also explore the experiences of camping solo, embracing fearlessness in the wild, and pushing past the temptation to rely on gear as an excuse.

Follow & Connect with Ashlyn Robinson
Instagram - @idontakepictures
YouTube - @idontakepictures
TikTok -  @idonttakepictures

The Every Woman's Marathon
https://everywomansmarathon.com/

NOTABLE TIMESTAMPS:

7:41 Welcome, Ashlyn Robinson!

11:23 The Every Woman's Marathon 

13:37 What does marathon training entail

20:27 How to mentally prepare for a marathon

35:28 How comfort levels for solo travel can grow over the years 

43:49 Losing the idea you need new stuff 

50:00 Advice for solo women travelers 

1:02:41 How to connect with Ashlyn 

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In this Outdoor Quickie, Jen and Dyana dive into the "Rule of Thirds," a concept shared by Olympian runner Alexi Pappas during an interview with Idea Generation. Pappas recalls advice from her coach during her training for the Rio Olympics. After a particularly tough day, when she felt like giving up, her coach reassured her, explaining that in the pursuit of any big goal, you're supposed to feel great 1/3 of the time, okay 1/3 of the time, and lousy 1/3 of the time. If your experience balances out that way, you're right where you need to be. Her coach emphasized that a bad day was just part of the journey. In the episode, both Jen and Dyana share their experiences with the Rule of Thirds and how they apply it in their lives.

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In this special episode, Jen and Dyana take a deep dive into the life of Retired U.S. Navy Captain Paul Pampuro who served as a submarine commanding officer of the USS Asheville (SSN 758). After 38 years of service, Paul transitioned to thru-hiking, completing iconic trails such as the Appalachian Trail, the Colorado Trail, Machu Picchu, and Kilimanjaro. The episode explores his remarkable underwater career and highlights the grit, determination, mental toughness, patience, tolerance, and positivity that have shaped his journey.

NOTABLE TIMESTAMPS:

5:32 How Jen (oddly) knows Paul

9:05 38 years in the military to...freedom

11:02 What drew Paul to the military and to serve on nuclear submarines

18:18 What it's like going underwater in a submarine for the first time

21:30 Paul's first time at sea as a commanding officer

31:17 Biggest challenges of being underwater for months at a time and how it can shape a personality

34:40 The mental challenges of being out to sea

41:04 The shift from military to thru-hiking

46:24 The 3 things everyone should do daily

48:31 Why Paul chose to hike the Appalachian Trail

54:54 Comparing the military community vs trail community

1:01:31 Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro

1:06:00 Advice for veterans (and others) who suffer from PTSD using the wilderness to help heal

1:12:45 Paul's mantra

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In this special episode, Jen and Dyana sit down with Allison Massa, a functional nutritionist, lifestyle practitioner, breathwork facilitator, private chef, and author of The Food Faerie Cookbook. With a BS in biochemistry and molecular biology, Allison is on a mission to educate listeners about the importance of healthy digestion, absorption, and utilization of food to fuel your life and adventures. Tune in to rethink what you consume and discover how to feel your best.

Follow Allison Massa on Instagram
@bloomwithalma

Order The Food Faerie Cookbook
bloomwithalma.com/cookbook/

Institute of Human Anatomy Cadaver Video Dyana Mentioned
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZ8bCyCPqko

For a discount on Ancestral Supplements use code allison_10 to enjoy 10% off your order!

NOTABLE TIMESTAMPS

5:15 - Welcome, Allison Massa

10:21 - Dyana's favorite memory of Allison

12:06 - Allison's inspiration for her love of cooking

14:58 - The healing power of food & the truth about supplements

22:00 - Biggest frustration in the food industry

23:22 - How iron and proper iron absorption affects our bodies

24:32 - The importance of healthy digestion

31:04 - Food rituals and the key to creating a meaningful relationship with food

34:01 - Nutrition advice for athletes & the best ways to consume probiotics

41:00 - Why paying attention to ingredients is important

54:02 - Adventures in Peru & the Food Faerie Cookbook 

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PARENTAL ADVISORY - In this episode, Jen and Dyana chat with world traveler, photographer, and artist James Thompson, also known as PartyLikeJZL on social media. With his bold and provocative brand, JZL, James has garnered nearly a million followers across all platforms. He shares some of his wildest travel stories, including a visit to a Russian strip club, an encounter with chicken eyeball stew, and donning a dominatrix puppy costume at Burning Man. James also discusses the travel gear he can't live without and recounts his adventures in Brazil, Hawaii, Dubai, Cambodia, Jordan, Peru, France, and Mexico City. Tune in for James's tips for travelers and his insights on living in the spirit of saying "yes."

Follow James on Instagram:
 @partylikejzl
James' House for Rent in Las Vegas
@palmeraestate
Follow James’s Art Page
@jzlart

NOTABLE TIMESTAMPS

4:05 - Welcome James Thompson 

6:23 - What are your favorite two places in the world? 

15:14 - What is your favorite country? 

18:55 - Art, photography & artistic influences 

22:00 - Shooting Sara Underwood in Peru 

24:55 - The Russian strip club 

28:30 - Best thing you ever ate & food poisoning 

44:43 - Living in the spirit of "yes"

46:20 - Burning Man & a gothic karaoke potluck 

54:58 - Essential travel gear 

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In their latest episode, Jen and Dyana reminisce about Dyana’s time at a seven day all-women’s wilderness retreat in Montana, led by Callie Russell, an ancestral-living instructor and contestant on Season 7 of "Alone." Dyana shares the seven key lessons she took away from the retreat that she plans to integrate into her everyday life. Callie also joins the conversation, discussing her inspiration for creating the retreat and her hopes for this new community of women eager to connect with their wild side.

Learn more about Callie Russell's classes:
www.caprakhan.com

Follow Callie on Instagram:
www.instagram.com/caprakhan

Bush & Banter episode featuring Callie Russell:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/callie-russell

0:30 - Intro and sleeping in a tent all Summer
2:11 - Dyana, where have you been the last week?
6:40 - What is Wild Women on the Water with Callie Russell
11:20 - The adventures featured on the retreat
14:00 - Getting blindfolded in the woods
18:20 - Skinning a deer
21:06 - What else did you eat?
22:13 - Most memorable moment
27:17 - The Seven Lessons
44:26 - Were you reminded of anything about yourself?
49:56 - Closing with Dyana and Callie

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Grab a drink for this one because Jen and Dyana dive into some deep and thought-provoking discussion on how constant adventure can sometimes lead to disconnection. This episode is inspired by our recent two-time guest, Tyler 'MAC' Fox, who wrote an article on something he calls the interesting-weird divide. We explore what it's like to share with family and friends about going off on the first big adventure, to what happens when family and friends realize that was not a "one and done", but an ongoing lifestyle. Relationships and perspectives change, but is it for the better? Tune in to find out.

Read Mac's article here:
https://www.halfwayanywhere.com/trails/interesting-weird-divide/

Listen to our episode with Alone contestant, Callie Russel, here:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2033939/13210417

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