EP 66: Today’s guest spent years working inside Canada’s federal penitentiary system as a crisis negotiator and mental health nurse, helping people through some of the most intense and traumatic moments imaginable. But after years of carrying the emotional weight of that work, she found herself facing her own battle with PTSD. What ultimately became part of her healing journey wasn’t just traditional therapy — it was fishing. Since then, she’s made it her mission to help have fishing recognized as a legitimate therapeutic tool for mental health disorders, working with government agencies and helping change the conversation around trauma and recovery. Her journey is now even being featured in an upcoming documentary by the National Film Board of Canada. I’m incredibly honored to have this conversation today with Christine Lapeer.

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Timestamps:

00:01:45 - Introduction by Christine

00:04:49 - Working in the Prison

00:11:23 - PTSD isn't just from war

00:31:03 - Fishing for PTSD

00:33:29 - Barriers to her Plan

00:38:35 - Success Stories

00:42:35 - National Film Board Of Canada Filming her Story

00:47:40 - Where you can go for help

00:51:00 - Get to Know Christine on a Personal Level, Rapid Fire Q's

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EP 65: Most people will never know what it feels like to hook into a fish that feels more prehistoric than real—but today’s guest does. She’s built a strong presence in the outdoor world and showcases her adventures paddlefishing- sharing the adrenaline, the grit, and the reality behind a sport. Beyond the fish itself, she represents a new wave of women in the outdoors—showing up authentically, working hard, and doing things unapologetically her own way. She’s artistic and runs multiple of her own businesses, while also chasing every season that includes a shot gun rifle or bow. Welcome to the show, Georgia Klink!

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Timestamps:

00:02:20 - Introduction by Georgia

00:07:00 - Who Georgia Hunts With

00:08:38 - Turkey Seasons 2025 + 2026

00:21:24 - The Bow She Uses, Why and Her Broadheads

00:27:23 - Analyzing Shot Placement

00:34:13 - Practicing for Turkeys with a Bow

00:46:37 - Painted Pine Nails

00:55:39 - Paddlefishing

01:02:31 - Get to Know Georgia on a Personal Level, Rapid Fire Q's

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EP 64: There’s a narrative out there that hunting is something you have to be born into… that if you didn’t grow up in it, it’s not for you. But today’s guests are breaking that wide open. They’re creating a space where women can show up exactly as they are—no experience, no background—and leave stronger, more confident, and fully capable of doing hard things. Today’s episode is about women who refuse to sit on the sidelines. Women who are stepping into the outdoors, into the hunt, and into who they were created to be—strong, capable, and unapologetically bold. The women behind Sisterhood of the Hunt aren’t just hosting hunts… they’re building confidence, creating opportunity, and proving that you don’t need permission to take up space in this world—you just need the courage to step into it. Please welcome, Laurel and Jaycey from Sisterhood of the Hunt!!

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EP 63: Today's guest built a life around fishing and she doesn't just show up- she puts in the work, from trapping her own minnows, to really understanding what's happening on the water. We also get into what it looks like to bring her son along for all of it! How she's introducing him to fishing, minnow trapping and the outdoors in a real hands on way. Please welcome Susie Busta!!

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EP 62: This isn’t your typical ‘girls weekend’ energy. We’re talking discomfort, connection—and the kind of experiences that actually change you. And today, we’re also getting into a side of the outdoors that not everyone understands… bear hunting with hounds—the strategy behind building a pack, the discipline it takes to run dogs, and the split-second decisions when a bear is treed. I’m sitting down with the woman behind Whiskey Creek Retreats, a brand that’s redefining what it looks like for women to show up in the outdoors—and it all started because a retreat experience of her own changed the trajectory of her life. Chelsea Hansler—let’s get into it.

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EP 61: Some people hunt... others, chase the hardest version of it. Today's guest is the woman behind PNW Huntress- an entrepreneur, a leader, someone who's always asking "what' s

next". While most stick to the compound bow, she picked up a recurve, stripped it back, made sure it was hard and that tells you everything you need to know about her. From owning multiple businesses and a butcher shop to organized hunts around the world, this girl does not choose easy, she chooses the challenge- and today we dive into that mindset!

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EP 60: Starting a business is hard.

Starting a business in the hunting industry? Even harder.

Starting a camouflage company as two women in a male-dominated space? We call that grit.

Today I’m sitting down with Lori and Mary Caitlyn, the founders behind GreeneCo — a brand built by female hunters, for female hunters, with a focus on gear that actually fits us in and out of the woods.

We talk about how the idea for GreeneCo was born, the scrappy early days of launching a camo company, and what it really takes to balance full-time careers, building a business, and still finding time to chase turkeys in the woods.

We also get into the stories behind the hunts, the mistakes that made them better hunters, and the gear they rely on when a longbeard finally comes strutting into range.

If you love hunting, entrepreneurship, and hearing how women are carving out their own space in the outdoor industry — you’re going to love this conversation. Please welcome Lori and Mary Caitlyn!

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EP 59: Today I'm joined by Nicole Elfmann and we're diving into her 2025 season- the hunts that shaped her, the mental battles she faced, and what she plans to do to take her 2026 season up a notch.

We talk about patience, strategy, overcoming fears and the internal dialogue that happens when you know a shot opportunity is seconds away.

We also get into gear- including why she chose to run a Dialed Archery sight on her Mathews Life RS, the pros and cons of adjustable sights versus fixed pins and how the right setup can change your confidence when it's time to execute the shot. We also touch on how more does not always equal better... sometimes you have to set the bow down and trust that you've put in the time and effort leading up to the big hunt. Please welcome, Nicole!!

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EP 58: The outdoor industry is changing and it's changing fast- social media has made dog training, hunting, and guiding look easier and more glamorous than ever before. But what people don't always see is the experience, ethics, and responsibility that should come with it .

Today I'm joined by the owner of Wild Acre Kennels, a girl who has build her life around dogs, breeding, the outdoors and doing things the RIGHT way. We talk about everything from the truth behind viral dog training videos, to the dangers of unethical breeding, to the rise of inexperienced guides in the hunting industry.

We also get into what it's really like being a woman navigating this space- the challenges ,the pressure, any why supporting other women in the outdoors matters more than ever. Please welcome, Raelynn!!

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www.wildacrekennels.com

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EP 57: Imagine the scent of pine in the air, a fire popping in the background, and a mug of hot coffee warming your hands while you're sitting on the most perfect, aesthetically pleasing couch... and then you meet the woman who turns those cabin dream moments into real life. Today I sit down with Shanyn Hart- once a major face in the outdoor industry, now an avid outdoorswoman and the creative force behind Decorah Cabins. We're talking hunting, hospitality, and the kind of spaces that wrap you in a feeling the second you walk through the door! Welcome, Shanyn!

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@decorahcabins

@shanynhart

www.decorahhighpoint.com

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