In 2021, yoga instructor Monica Ramos packed up her home and went on a cross-country motorcycle adventure with her husband and their eight-year-old daughter. On the trip, Monica learned to incorporate lessons from her yoga practice - like awareness of her body and mindful breathing - into motorcycle riding.

Motorcycles and Mindfulness with Monica Ramos

High-impact interviews for those who love adventure and the outdoors. Host and journalist Shelby Stanger interviews world-class explorers, athletes, authors, scientists, health experts and entrepreneurs about how they’ve taken their own wild ideas and made them a reality, so you can too. Some of the wildest ideas can lead to the most rewarding adventures.

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Thruhikers, Tim Beissinger and Renee Miller started dating in college and have always been active people. Tim grew up hiking and camping with his family, and Renee was a runner. The two dragged each other along on their respective outdoor outings. Eventually they worked their way up to thru-hiking, a sport that they've fallen in love with and built a life around.

Thru-Hiking, Canoeing, and Dehydrating Food with Renee Miller & Tim Beissinger

Sarah Swallow is a professional adventure cyclist who develops bike packing routes around the country. When she creates a route, she takes the history, geography, and the biodiversity of an area into account. Her routes are often hundreds of miles long and lead riders past historical sites, landmarks, and diverse landscapes. In 2019, Sarah took her route crafting to the next level when she created a cycling and conservation event called Ruta del Jefe.

Establishing Bikepacking Routes with Sarah Swallow

Isabel Cautivo has become one of the most prominent solo women backpackers on the internet. She has gone viral for making vulnerable and educational videos about her day trip and her most popular TikTok is about how she got into solo backpacking.

Backpacking Solo with Isabel Riza Cautivo

Five years ago, Jeff Jenkins decided he wanted to become a professional traveler. His goal was to make a living traveling around the world and helping people. Today he's doing exactly that. After years of hard work building an online platform called Chubby Diaries, Jeff is now the host of National Geographic's TV show, Never Say Never.

Becoming a Professional Traveler with Jeff Jenkins

Oriana Poindexter is a professional artist whose work weaves together photography, science, and marine life. She uses seaweed and light-sensitive chemicals to make stunning, almost haunting prints.

Motorcycles and Mindfulness with Monica Ramos

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