In the fourth episode, we sit down with Vicki Ferreira founder of "New York Tristate Lady Hiker Goddesses Group", Masters Olympic Weightlifter and avid hiker.

Vicki talks about her experiences with severe depression, love for hiking, and her reflection on the simple things. As she continues the conversation surrounded by the severity of her depression, Vicki reflects on how she climbed out of it, on and off the trails.

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In the third episode, we sit down with Dawn Rivera, founder of "Sunset Chasers", Wyanokies/Ramapo West Local Trails Chair for New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, featured on ABC 20/20, The Star-Ledger, Daily Record, mother of two college boys, healthcare professional, Moderator of "Hike New Jersey", and volunteer superhero. Dawn talks about her experiences with losing a child and how hiking allowed her to navigate through the stages of grief.

Dawn also discusses how signs from the universe have lit up the sky to help her find her way back to her son.

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In the second episode, we sit down with Tyrone Welch, creator of "Hiking While Black", and Podcast Host of "It's Just Different With Tye". He talks about his experiences with childhood trauma, violence, poverty, and anxiety.

Tye continues the conversation by discussing how he has learned to recognize anxiety-induced triggers and, most notably, how hiking has continually impacted that process.

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Tyrone's YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwdb3lW9wN4dxoeceSV0IyQ⁠

In the first episode, we sit down with our host, Deborah E. Padilla, LMSW, CTP, founder of PATHS WITH HEALING Inc. 501(c)(3), therapist, author, board member, social worker to discuss who she is and what this podcast is about.

Based out of New York and New Jersey, Deborah discusses her mental health and hiking experiences throughout the years; and how that has positively impacted her success. In addition, she highlights how others have had similar experiences and how they can be found in this podcast.

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