Are you honoring your inner adventurer?

Today we explore that question in a powerful conversation with Ted Jackson — endurance athlete, director of the North Pole Marathon, and philanthropist known for his passion for extreme adventure.

Ted has run seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. He’s rowed across the Atlantic Ocean — twice. He’s crossed the deserts of Chile, raced through the streets of Sydney, and raised significant awareness for Multiple Sclerosis.

But despite these incredible achievements, Ted struggled to feel that he was truly enough. His journey through addiction, self-reflection, and healing eventually helped him realize that adventure isn’t just about the challenge — it’s about growth, resilience, and stepping outside our comfort zones.

This conversation reminds us of the importance of pushing ourselves, embracing discomfort, and recognizing that the spirit of adventure is deeply wired into all of us. I hope it sparks something in you too!

On a personal note — things are shifting a bit in my world. It’s summer, which means I’m spending more time outdoors, unplugging, and filling my creative cup. So podcast episodes may be a little less frequent.

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Hello & Welcome to the Living Big Mindfully Podcast. I'm your host Kate Champion...

I am excited to share another inspirational conversation with you today!

Julie Lewis is a woman with a huge, fearless heart! Julie is an explorer, resilience expert, and bestselling author, with a passion for helping people thrive through connection with nature, awesome adventures, and mindful living. 

From the UK originally, Julie now lives in the Middle East, where she runs an outdoor adventure company. She has led 70 global expeditions, and she has a particular love of the water…

Of course, we’ll dive into all that and more…

After connecting with Julie, having an adventure with her is now at the top of my wish list. I am so inspired by her energy, her wisdom, and her mission. I hope this conversation will spark something in you as well!

Quick announcement!

Things are shifting a bit here in my world. In a positive way. It’s summer, which means I am spending lots of time outdoors, filling my creative cup, and having my own adventures.

This means less time on social media, and our podcast episodes will be less regular… 

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This podcast is part of my mission to help people – you - live a longer, stronger, more intentional life...

Thank you for listening today!

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This week, I have the pleasure of talking with sister duo Elora (aka Cal Grant-Smith) Canne & Jude Kurten. Elora is an author. Jude is an energy healer. Together they shared a sacred adventure in the Australian Outback and wrote a book: Sisters in the Outback: An Uluru Adventure.

They start out by discussing the significance of Uluru as an energy vortex, a living breathing, landscape, and its cultural and spiritual importance - and Jude reminds us to expect magic!

Then we dive in and chat about:

• The importance of grounding oneself by walking barefoot and the connection they felt with nature. 
• Being open to learning and leaning in to absorb the energy of the natural world.
•  How we can begin to let go of the small, everyday irritations and be open to the flow of life…

Elora and Jude also stress the importance of being intentional, slowing down, and taking our time as we move through the natural world.

This episode is full of wisdom, practical strategies, and sage advice to help us all connect with the magic that’s all around us!

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Hello & Welcome! Kate Champion here…

That’s the voice of Dr. Elsa Wagdy…

Back by popular request! I am delighted to welcome Dr. Elsa Wagdy to the show for our 3rd conversation! (See links in the show notes for the previous episodes).

Dr. E is a board-certified medically trained Doctor with 2 PhDs, three Master's Degrees, and two decades of clinical practice - she works with the mind and body—supporting people in healing from chronic disease and psychological conditions…

You are in for a treat today! Right before we hit record, Dr E & I decided to ‘go with the flow’ and talk about what’s on our hearts and minds, especially with so much coming at us all right now!

Boy! What a powerful conversation! Dr. E covers so much. Honestly, too much to cover here…

Are you ready for a ‘personal coaching session’ designed to help you set boundaries, understand empathy, increase self-awareness, and create more joy in your life? Then I invite you to jump right in. I promise, this will be time well spent…

No surprise, Dr E. packs in tons of tips, strategies & sage advice…

After we wrapped up our conversation, we were talking about the peace that comes from learning how to step back and simply allow life to flow with all its ups and downs, joys and challenges. This is something I have personally been working on--for me, this conversation is a beautiful example of letting go and trusting the process!

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Ep 41: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2217305/episodes/15020678

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Hello & Welcome! Kate Champion here…

I am excited to share this powerful conversation with you!

This week, I have the pleasure of talking with David Amerland. David is a chemical engineer with a degree in quantum physics, who describes himself as a ‘misfit’. 

David loves to simplify the complex. He is passionate about health, fitness, and personal development, and he's the author of Intentional: How to Live, Love, & Play Meaningfully. Of course, I just had to have him on the show!

David and I cover a lot!!!

•   He emphasizes the importance of understanding our messy human       behavior
•   How our desires and intentions drive our identity
•   And the pain of the unexamined life…

David explains that we often struggle with internal conflicts between our true selves and societal expectations.

David reminds us that we have a right to be happy! 

He stresses the significance of self-awareness, structure, and intentionality as a way we can create meaning in our lives.

No surprise, this episode is packed full of tips, strategies, and sage advice.

…David is so generous with his time, wisdom, and knowledge. As a human who's also passionate about helping people live more intentional lives, I took so much away from this episode.

For the next few weeks, we’re celebrating Community Awareness Month, and I need your help to spread the word. Here’s what I need:

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#3 Please share this podcast with a friend – this is a great way to let someone know you are thinking about them. And, if they reach out to me with a screenshot, I’ll send them a FREE copy of the book too! It’s a win-win! How fun is that?

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I am excited to share this powerful conversation with you today!

This week, I am chatting with life and relationship expert Tannaz Hosseinpour. Today we are taking a deep dive into communication, emotional regulation, ego, and we explore the concept of intimacy tanks.

Tannaz starts by sharing some of her personal story, and then we jump in. 

Tannaz helps us understand: 

• Why it’s important to create an “us” 
• The power of learning to pause rather than blowing things up!
• And how we can begin to let go of ego as a way to repair

Then Tannaz tells us about the 6 Intimacy Tanks, which is a framework that helps us navigate ourselves and our relationships more effectively.

This episode is packed full of tips, strategies, and actionable sage advice...

Tannaz is so generous with her time, wisdom, and expertise. As a human in a long-term relationship, I particularly appreciated the reminder that these are skills we can ALL begin to learn and use!

Fun announcement!

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#3 Please share this podcast with a friend – this is such a gift. If they reach out to me with a screenshot, I’ll send them a FREE copy of the book, too! It’s a win-win! How fun is that?

Thank you! 

Your support means the world to me, and I’m confident that together we can get the word out and help even more people live longer, stronger, more intentional lives… 

More about Tannaz:

Tannaz Hosseinpour is a certified life coach specializing in relationships, both with oneself and with others, as well as conscious manifestation.

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That's the voice of Kenneth Whitacre.

It’s been almost a year since Kenneth was on the show. If you didn’t catch that conversation jump back and listen to Episode 32…

Kenneth is an Elevation & Performance Coach with a specialty in “Human Capacity”. This past year Kenneth has experienced a massive transition – both mentally and physically. 

Today, we explore it all… 

Kenneth talks about making our childhood dreams a reality, and he candidly talks about the how and the why behind his pivot from bodybuilding to ultra-running.

We talk about:

• The power of emersion and intentionality
• Getting real about our expectations
• And the importance of examining our own BS…

Kenneth walks us through what he calls the ‘fundamentals’: tools, habits, and processes – things we can all do to make the changes we want to see in our lives.

We talk about the emotional impact of achieving our goals and dreams and the impact it creates on the people around us.

He shares his “Bucket Hat” story - which is lovely!

Then Kenneth wraps it up by offering listeners some surprising tips, strategies, and sage advice.

You know, as I re-listen to this honest, heartfelt conversation I realize that I am also looking for the next mountain peaks. This conversation sparked reflection, caused me to re-consider some of my habits, and get more intentional with myself. I’d love to hear about how this conversation lands for you…

As you know, that is this exactly what this show is all about: helping – YOU – create a longer, stronger, more intentional life!

As you listen today, please subscribe, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend. Remember, you can find this episode - with video - on YouTube. YouTube is a great place to leave your questions, comments, and suggestions for topics and future guests😊

More about Kenneth:

Kenneth is a transformational coach, business owner, and leader in human development who is dedicated to helping individuals unlock their fullest potential. His work focuses on self-mastery, aligning ambition with values, and creating meaningful impact.

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Hello & Welcome! Kate Champion here…

I am excited to share this beautiful, powerful, honestly, life-changing conversation with you.

Today we are talking to Susan Lazar Hart and taking a deep dive into the importance of self-awareness and intentional living, particularly in midlife and beyond.

Susan’s superpower lies in the ability to help people develop transformational mindsets so they—we--can create lives we love.

Susan starts by sharing a bit of her personal story, then she jumps right in asking us to consider some questions:

• Who are we really?
• What have we learned?
• What’s serving us & what’s not?

Susan talks about the importance of learning to align with our personal truth, then having the heart to make choices that truly resonate with our purpose.

Susan helps us work with shame, blame, guilt & regret and she tells us how we can start being the explorers of our own lives. 

This episode is packed full of profound questions and sage advice we can all begin using today!

Honestly, there is so much packed into this 50-minutes… Susan is so generous with her time, wisdom, and energy. As a lifelong learner, I particularly enjoyed the questions Susan asked. Questions are important. They help us self-reflect and increase awareness, vital if we want to create intentional lives. 

That is exactly what this show is all about: helping – YOU – create a longer, stronger, more intentional life!

More about Susan: Susan thrives on change and enjoys a dynamic lifestyle, alternating between her home in Montreal, Canada, and her nearly 200-year-old farmhouse in Vermont. Her adaptability reflects her commitment to living congruently, embracing new opportunities for growth, and encouraging others to explore the richness of their own lives.

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Hello & Welcome! Kate Champion here…

I am excited to share this heartfelt conversation with you today!

If you are feeling a bit stuck, need some inspiration or a nudge to try something new, then this is the episode for you!

Nick Fellowes started running in 2020 as a way to cope with COVID lockdown. At the time he was 58-years old. Since then, Nick has qualified for and completed 7 major marathons and other endurance events!

Today, Nick shares a bit of his personal story, his desire to maintain a healthy lifestyle well into his later years, and the profound impact running has had on his mental and physical health.

Then Nick & I talk about:

• Doing hard things.
• Pushing through setbacks.
• Motivation and discipline. 

Then, Nick gives us lots of practical tips and strategies to help us with:

• Setting up personal goals and targets
• Finding inspiration and purpose
• And, how we can redefine ourselves later-in-life

I love this conversation! Nick is truly thriving. His energy and zest for life is contagious and he’s determined to live to 100!

As you know, that is what this show is all about inspiring and supporting people – YOU - to a live longer, stronger – more intentional life.

Enjoy!

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Hello & Welcome!

I am so excited you are listening today! Question? Ever heard of ‘Corn Rage?’. Me neither… Stay tuned, we cover this and much more!

Kate De Costa is a certified Health Coach as well as a Reiki Master with over 20-years experience in the wellness industry.

Kate helps people to take back control of their lives; guiding and supporting people to create healthier, happier lives.

Today, Kate shares her personal story which includes her struggles with digestive and gut issues and how that influenced her mental and emotional health.

Then we dive in & talk about:

• The connection between stored trauma and gut health
• Choosing traditional ‘health’ care vs alternative solutions
• Committing to putting in the work - for the long haul
• Learning to trust your gut – no pun intended 
• And, not beating yourself up…

Then, yes, Kate tells us all about her experience with corn by-products, which included chronic inflammation, and mood issues – in Kate’s case – intense anger and rage!

Of course, Kate shares some helpful tips, strategies, and sage advice we can all begin to sprinkle into our day.

 I am so grateful for Kate… Her energy, vulnerability, gentle spirit – her powerful story – and passion for helping people create healthy, happy, sustainable lives is such a gift…

And, that is what this show is all about - inspiring and supporting people – YOU - to a live longer, stronger – more intentional life.

As you listen today, please subscribe, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend. Remember, you can find this episode – with video – on YouTube. YouTube is a great place to subscribe, leave your questions, comments, and suggestions for topics and future guests😊

Whether you’re listening for the first time or a regular – please know, I appreciate you, I support you, and I thank you for listening today! 

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