She Explores

Arielle Shipe is someone who shares her health and adventure story for the service of others. She understands that we all have a lifelong relationship with our bodies, and that relationship is changing all the time. This year at the Mountain Games, she taught yoga surrounded by nature, helping participants center themselves and prime their bodies for a day of adventure and community.

Arielle and Gabaccia Moreno met up to talk about Arielle’s health journey, her philosophy for reframing your relationship with health, her favorite yoga styles, rescheduling her thru hike, and more.

About the series:

Travel with She Explores for a weekend of adventure, art, music, and community at the GoPro Mountain Games in Vail, Colorado. Through conversations with four women outdoorists and through the ears of first-time Mountain Games attendee Gabaccia Moreno, listeners have the opportunity to experience the games from afar and contemplate adventure in their own lives. 

This special She Explores miniseries is made in collaboration with the Vail Valley Foundation with support from LifeStraw.

Featured in this episode: Arielle Shipe

Hosted by Gale Straub & Gabaccia Moreno

A Production of Ravel Media

Resources:

• Featured in this episode:
  • Arielle Shipe: Instagram
  • Gabaccia Moreno: Instagram
• Learn more about the GoPro Mountain Games
• Vail Valley Foundation

Sponsors:

• Lifestraw
• Nature Valley
• Go RVing

All Four Episodes of Voices from the GoPro Mountain Games Are Available Now Wherever You Listen to She Explores

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Podcast Art by 

Hailey Hirst

Pregnancy is a time of drastic physical change, and one full of expectation and anxieties, pressure and pain, hope and uncertainty. And for those of us who value time spent outside, it’s natural that we'd carry that forward into our pregnancies as much as we can. Continuing to hike, or surf, or whatever else we like to do, lets us still feel like ourselves and helps us cope with the symptoms and stresses of this entire process. But as you’ll hear, it’s often not that simple.

In the first of a two-part series on matrescence, guest host Hailey Hirst spoke with two outdoor-loving moms about their pregnancies, Rukmini Halliwell and Rachel Barrett. And because there is no “one story” to tell about pregnancy, we also invited listeners in to share their reflections via voice memos. Whether or not you’ve experienced pregnancy, our hope is that you’ll listen and feel heard and illuminated.

Featured in this episode: Rukmini Halliwell & Rachel Barrett

Voice Memos featured: Liz, Erin Rodman, Rachel Molodovan, Julia Renn, Jennifer Smith, Arielle Courtney, Karen, Stephanie VanDoorn-Kazyak, and Randi. Thank you to everyone who submitted!

Hosted & Produced by Hailey Hirst

Editing & production support by Gale Straub

A production of Ravel Media

Sponsored by Yonder, Danner, & Reel Paper

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Resources

• Featured in this episode: 
  • Rukmini Halliwell: Instagram @rukminihalliwell
  • Rachel Barrett: Instagram @luminiousandwild
• Social from Voice Memos Featured:
  • Erin Rodman: Instagram @sola.leatherworks
  • Rachel Molodovan: Instagram @heyitsrachelm
  • Julia Renn: Instagram @howtopoopinthewoods
  • Arielle Courtney: Instagram @dogdaisofourlives
  • Karen: Instagram @curious_kg
  • Stephanie VanDoorn-Kazyak: Instagram @stef.vandoorn
  • Randi: Instagram @naturallyrandikay, Website www.naturallyrandikay.com, Podcast Simple Self Care 
• Matrescence--What is it?
• Adventure Mamas
• Ravel Media

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• Yonder: Get $100 off your first stay with the code SheExplores100 at checkout via Yonder.com.
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Lindsey Ingram has long-haul COVID, which means she is constantly renegotiating what's possible for herself in the outdoors. But just like she's not just a mom, or a hiker, or a gardener -- the uncertainty of her chronic illness doesn't define her.  She simply has to meet herself where she's at.

Over the past year Lindsey has been redefining her relationship with the outdoors, her body, and how she invites others into the outdoors with her.  In certain ways, our conversation is an opportunity for her to contemplate how she's moving forward as she navigates long-haul COVID. It’s also an opportunity for us to better understand one person’s experience living with a chronic illness.

About Lindsey: Based in the Midwest, Lindsey spends her free time outdoors in whatever capacity is available, lately walking, wildlife watching, and gardening. She explores the outdoors creatively though writing, drawing, painting, and photography. She travels solo, with her kids, or with her friends.

Featured in this episode: Lindsey Ingram

Hosted & Produced by Gale Straub

Editing & production support by Julie Hotz

A production of Ravel Media

Sponsored by Subaru & Reel Paper

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Resources

• Featured in this episode: Lindsey Ingram
  • Instagram: @hikeovercountry
  • Website: http://hikeovercountry.com/
• New York Times Article about Long-Haul COVID
• Adventure Mamas
• Ravel Media

Sponsors and Discount Codes

• Subaru: Check out the Subaru Crosstrek Sport here: subaru.com/crosstrek
• Reel Paper: Get 25% off with the code "EXPLORE" at checkout

Lindsey's "Adventure Pack" Contents

Note from Lindsey: While it's possible to buy a "toy" adventure pack on Amazon, I try to buy cheaper or secondhand versions of real items (i.e an inexpensive $10 pair of adjustable binoculars with limited magnification versus $5 toy binoculars that don't work at all). These items last longer, and kids are smarter than we give them credit for! This list can be scaled up or down by reducing the number of items or purchasing nicer/cheaper alternatives as your budget allows.

• A pack! Cinch sacks are good for short adventures but uncomfortable for more than a few hours. I veer towards a small day pack for 4-5 year olds or a bicycle or smaller day pack with a water bladder for kids 7+. My general rule of thumb is something big enough to carry a jacket in.
• Lightweight, flip top water bottle that doesn't leak if no water bladder is included.
• Snacks (a few healthy and at least one piece of junk snack like M&Ms).
• Whistle
• Easy to read compass
• Binoculars
• Magnifying glass
• Headlamp
• Small notebook for a field notebook
• Markers, twistable crayons, or large crayons with the wrappers pulled off (for rubbings, tracing, and drawing)
• Small battery operated fan
• Bandana, hat, or buff for bug and sun protection
• Small poncho
• Travel size sunscreen
• Some kind of kids field guide like a bug book or tracks book, depending on your area -- your local nature center or library can provide some recommendations!
• Small coupon book for free adventures with you, the giver.

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Demiesha Dennis is an angler, mom, and community leader who is passionate about spreading the joy she’s found outdoors. Her reflections on time spent outside as an immigrant and Woman of Color provide many insights into industry gaps, misconceptions of people in the outdoors, and the privilege of recreating through hiking and fly fishing. In this episode, we hear about how Demiesha started flyfishing, what she’s teaching her daughter, what it means to her to be a woman on the water, changing the narrative through Brown Girl Outdoor World, and more! 

This is the second of six episodes hosted by Gabaccia Moreno this year as part of our She Explores host residency program.

Featured in this episode: Demiesha Dennis

Hosted & Produced by Gabaccia Moreno

Editing & Additional Production Support by Gale Straub

A production of Ravel Media

Sponsored by Subaru, Janji, & Reel Paper

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Resources

• Featured in this episode: Demiesha Dennis
  • Instagram: @BrownGirlOutdoorWorld
  • Co-Founder: @shesaidwhatshesaid_offficial
• Organizations Mentioned in this Episode:
  • Brown Girl Outdoor World: Website
• Ravel Media

Sponsors and Discount Codes

• Janji: Get 15% off your order with the code SHEEXPLORES15 at checkout at Janji.com
• Reel Paper: Get 25% off your first order with code EXPLORE at checkout at Reelpaper.com
• Subaru: Learn more about the Subaru Crosstrek at Subaru.com/crosstrek

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Kylie Yang is a dog owner, thru-hiker, trail lover, and the New Jersey program coordinator for the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. We talk about the rewards and compromises of hiking with her 4-legged companion Sullivan, the many ways Kylie has woven trails into the fabric of her life, and the consideration for others we should all take with us into the outdoors.

Featured in this episode: Kylie Yang

Hosted & Produced by Gale Straub

Editing & production support by Julie Hotz

A production of Ravel Media

Sponsored by Subaru & Janji

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Resources

• Featured in this episode: Kylie Yang
  • Instagram
• New York-New Jersey Trail Conference
• About the Long Path
• Backpacker's Guide to How to Hike, Camp, & Backpack with Your Dog
• Appalachian Trail Guidelines: Hiking with Your Dog
• What's a Ridge Runner? 
• AAPI Resources:
  • What You Can Do to Fight Violence Against AAPI Community
  • Anti-Asian Violence Resources
• Ravel Media

Sponsors and Discount Codes

• Subaru: Check out the Subaru Crosstrek Sport here: subaru.com/crosstrek
• Janji: Get 15% off our purchase at checkout at Janji.com with code SHEEXPLORES15 at checkout

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Catch-up with Mirna Valerio aka The Mirnavator. Mirna is an ultra runner, adventurer, author, former teacher, more. Her blog, Fat Girl Running, took off shortly after she took on the sport back in 2008 and she’s been showcasing what’s possible ever since.

In an Instagram live catch-up Gale did with Mirna on Thursday,  we talk about her found home of Vermont, Stowe Trails, how she picked up cycling during the pandemic, her new podcast, the significance of her new ambassadorship with Lululemon,  and the biggest lesson she learned from 2020 that she’s carrying with her. 

This special bonus episode of She Explores is brought to you by ust, who are making a name in the camping world by creating gear that helps EVERYONE get outside and enjoy the outdoors. Learn more at ustgear.com and follow along on Instagram @ustgear.

Featured in this episode: Mirna Valerio

Hosted & Produced by Gale Straub

A production of Ravel Media

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Resources

• Featured in this episode: Mirna Valerio
  • Instagram: @themirnavator
  • Website
• Stowe Trails Partnership
• Ravel Media

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Music by James Childs and Utah via MusicBed.

We all have something to give when it comes to making the outdoors more inclusive and accessible for all. But we don’t have to reinvent the wheel, we can reach out and support existing organizations.

In this episode, created in partnership with Sierra Designs, learn about four incredible nonprofits doing the work to help create more opportunities in the outdoors for People of Color, LGBTQ+, disabled, and low income families. But more than simply learning about the work that others are doing, our hope is that this episode will help you think about how you can do to make “reaching out” a practice in your own outdoor lives. Because change doesn’t happen in a vacuum, and we all have something to offer when it comes to making the outdoors a more equitable place for all to experience its benefits. 

Organizations featured in this episode: CO Blackpackers, Wildkind Closet, The Venture Out Project, & Outdoors For All

Individuals featured in this episode: Patricia Cameron, Heather Balogh Rochfort, Brooke Froelich Murray, Perry Cohen, Alicia McConnel, & Thera Zylstra 

Hosted & Produced by Gale Straub

Editing by Julie Hotz

A production of Ravel Media

Sponsored by Sierra Designs

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Resources

• Blackpackers
  • Website | Instagram | Facebook
• Wildkind Closet
  • Website | Instagram | Facebook
• The Venture Out Project
  • Website | Instagram | Facebook
• Outdoors For All
  • Website | Instagram | Facebook
• Ravel Media

Sponsors and Discount Codes

• Sierra Designs: Learn more about their Reach Out Initiative here.

Music is licensed through Musicbed.

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Serene Cusack wants to build more community in the fly fishing world, especially amongst those folks who haven’t always been included. Whether through her own social media handle, “Fatty on the Fly” or the community she’s building via “Outcast Anglers,” Serene is passionate about sharing the joy she finds in fly fishing with more people. 

In this episode, the first of Gabaccia Moreno’s hosting residency on She Explores, we learn about Serene’s path to fly fishing, the change she’d like to see in the sport, what it’s like being a woman of size on the water, and more.

About Serene: Serene Cusack was born and raised in the mountains of Montana. After successfully completing a four year degree in five at Montana State University, followed by a Masters in Social Work, she launched into the world of helping adolescents experiencing mental health crises. With a stressful job comes the need for self care. Serene has found that her connection with water and fly fishing brings the perfect rhythm of peace and balance. Passionate about people, fly fishing, and trying to not take life too seriously, she has found herself at the intersection of the things she loves. Serene self identifies as a fat person and noticed that plus size representation in the sport of fly fishing is inadequate. She dreams of the day she sees others that look like her represented in the fly fishing industry. Until then, she will continue to spread the big love to all bodies on the river banks. Currently she lives and fly fishes on the stolen land of the Bitterroot Salish in Missoula, Montana. 
 

Featured in this episode: Serene Cusack

Hosted & Produced by Gabaccia Moreno

Editing & Additional Production Support by Gale Straub

A production of Ravel Media

Sponsored by Deuter

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Resources

• Featured in this episode: Serene Cusack
  • Instagram: @FattyontheFly
• Organizations Mentioned in this Episode:
  • Confluence Collective: Website | Instagram
  • Outcast Anglers: Instagram
• Outcast Camp Out: August 5 - 8
• Ravel Media

Sponsors and Discount Codes

• Deuter

Music is licensed through Musicbed.

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You don’t have to head out on a multi-day road trip to enjoy the benefits of time away: a micro-adventure can be just what you need to help you reset in your own backyard. Host Gale Straub heads out for a New Hampshire coast-to-mountains and back day trip and reflects on the ways her relationship with travel and adventure have shifted post-pandemic with the help of other creative women. Stay tuned -- you’ll hear more from these women and more in the rest of the series.

About the series: 

This special She Explores miniseries is made in collaboration with Subaru.

The last year has been marked by loss and longing, but it hasn't dampened our sense of adventure or our tendency to dream: of far off places, of time in movement with loved ones. And throughout, there's been comfort in knowing a place we feel most like ourselves: behind the wheel, on the way to our favorite local trailheads, swim spots, and mountainsides.

With our eyes in the rear view as much as they are looking at the road ahead, through this four part series we’ll tell stories about finding adventure locally, reconnecting with those close to us, and taking the side roads that bring us back to what drives us: connection, purpose, and creativity. 

Featured in this episode: Eunice Beck, Faith Briggs, Anna Brones, Paulina Dao, Gritchelle Fallesgon, & Gale Straub

Hosted by Gale Straub

A Production of Ravel Media

Resources:

• Featured in this episode:
  • Eunice Beck | Instagram | Website
  • Faith Briggs | Instagram | Website
  • Anna Brones | Instagram | Website
  • Paulina Dao | Instagram | Website
  • Gritchelle Fallesgon | Instagram | Website
• Definition of a Micro-Adventure
• Learn more about the Subaru Outback Onyx
• Learn more about the Subaru Crosstrek Sport

All Four Episodes of Navigating Through Are Available Now Wherever You Listen to She Explores

Music by Josh Woodward 

Podcast Art by Hailey Hirst