When I came back from 6 months on the Pacific Crest Trail, everyone was asking about the life lessons I could share with them after such an epic adventure. Back then, I was too tired and overwhelmed to give a meaningful answer. But two years later, I've finally found the words to explain what thru-hiking taught me about leading a purposeful life.

We have been taught to "be realistic," but that's not how we will change the world. This episode dives into why we don't allow ourselves to dream big and what happens when we find the courage to do what we truly want to do.

Having a clear and meaningful purpose makes it so much easier to wake up in the morning and feel satisfied at the end of the day. If you are feeling stuck or jaded about what's in store for you in the grown-up world and need to shake things up a little, this episode will help you remember what's important to you and show you how to go about reigniting your spark.

How do you self-sabotage on the way to the life of your dreams? What are the strategies you use to add time between NOW and the moment of truth? Use this episode to gain awareness on how you get in your own way, so you can start making little changes and get closer to who you truly want to be.

Circumstances don't create your reality. What you choose to believe about them and about yourself is what matters most. This week's episode shows you how different thoughts in similar situations result in a completely different reality. Learn how to take the power back into your own hands - because you are the only one who can change your life.

Think about difficult times in your life. Or small moments that are engraved in your memory forever. What did you need to tell yourself at that time or moment in order to feel better or just to get through it? Do you still carry those beliefs today? Do they show up unconsciously in your behaviour, your thinking, your relationships? Do they get in the way of the person you want to be? How can you let go of those heavy outdated defenses? That's what we explore on this week's episode.

What does it mean to be confident? Where does it come from and is there a magical place in the faraway mountains when we can go and get some more of this elixir? In this episode, Marie shares what she believes confidence truly is and how we can get better at embracing our true self, no matter who's looking.

Why do we have such a hard time following our gut-feeling? Do we even know how to tell the difference between the voice of our heart and that of our brain? While they are easy to confuse, the one we choose to listen to has an immense impact on the life we create for ourselves.

I REFUSE to accept that our best self can only exist when we are on vacation. So the question this week is : how can we be our best self every day of the week and still function in the world where bills need to get paid? Let's dig in.

When I came home after thru-hiking the 2653 miles Pacific Crest Trail, do you know what I missed the most? Not the incredible friends I'd made along the way. Not the bugs, the wet feet or the amazing landscapes. What I missed the most was the version of me who had a big beautiful goal that lit her up inside. I missed the flame. What is this flame, and how do reignite the spark?