The Human Adventure

#016 - In this episode I got the chance to speak with my friend, Matt Harris, about his yearly family trip to upstate New York.  Matt is adventurous and goes on many trips every year to include snow boarding and hiking.  We could have talked about any of these trips for Matt, but we decided to talk about a special place in New York that is a yearly tradition for the Harris family.

Matt has been going to Tupper Lake, New York since he was 2 years old.   We talk about his memories and what this location means to him.  Journey with Jake is not always about the exotic, once in a lifetime spots, but often times it is those places that may be closer to home, but have special meaning to each of us.  We explore this with Matt Harris about upstate New York.  

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#015 - This episode was especially fun for me since cruising is one of my favorite things to do for a vacation.  I had the opportunity to speak with Cruise Vlogger, John Trivedi, better known as "Cruising with JT" to talk about cruising and why cruising has so much meaning to JT.

JT has been on at least 18 cruises up to this point.  He touches on his very first cruise and how he became hooked on cruising as well as some special cruises to him including the time he proposed to his girlfriend at the time who is now his wife.  You will really get a sense of the passion and excitement he has for cruising.  

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#014 - On this episode I talk to an old friend of mine, Paul Petersen, about his love for mountain biking and in particular mountain biking the Wasatch Crest.  The Wasatch Crest is near his home close to Salt Lake City, Utah.  

Paul and I discuss the wonderful gift it is to have so many bike trails and outdoor spaces that he loves so close to home.  Paul is at peace and has such a love for the outdoors.

The Wasatch Crest is a challenging mountain bike trail that Paul tries to tackle several times each year.  Come along for the ride as Paul dives into this trail to include such areas as "the spine" and "puke hill."  You will not want to miss this adventure close to home for Paul Petersen.

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#013 - On this episode I talk to you an old friend from hometown of Willcox, Arizona.  Troy Byrd joins me as we discuss a 10,000 mile road trip he took several years ago.  He hit all states east of the Mississippi river and several more states on the west side of the Mississippi as well.

A big part of this road trip for Troy which he terms the "Tour of Champions" takes him to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.  Troy timed his trip just right to be at the Pro Football Hall of Fame during the enshrinement ceremony.  You will be fascinated at the connections Troy makes and the stories and memories he created from his time at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  

Troy dives into more than just the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but it is apparent how much he loves sports and how this trip has meaning to Troy.  Even if sports is not your thing you will enjoy the views from my friend Troy Byrd.

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#012 - In this episode we explore the world of van life with my guests Tyler and Molly LaFontaine.  Tyler and Molly spent time traveling to all of the lower 48 states in their converted van. 

This was a great conversation with two passionate people who really enjoy their time traveling by van.  You will be inspired and smile as they discuss some of their favorite parts of the country to explore including the Southwest, Montana, and the Carolinas.  They also talk about fun roadside attractions as well as finding things to do in your own backyard.  You will not want to miss this fun and enjoyable conversation I had with Molly and Tyler.  I know I say this about every episode, but this was truly one of my favorites.  

You can find more information about Tyler and Molly on Instagram @tylerplusmolly as well as their YouTube Channel Tyler + Molly.  

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#011 - Talk about a wild adventure!!  In this episode I was fortunate enough to sit down with Mike Jennings to talk about his trip traveling across Asia on a motorcycle.  

Mike is from Australia and has done quite a bit of traveling all over the world.  We look into one of those adventures which involved motorcycling across China and some of the stories and experiences Mike had along the way.  Mike opens up about the value of being kind and how that can propel you along with experiences from how kindness paid off for him in a foreign country.  

If you enjoy great stories and are excited about endless adventures you will want to listen to this episode.

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#010 - We all face fears and challenges throughout our lives.  In this episode my guest, Shelby Mann, talks about overcoming her fears to be a solo hiker in Colorado.  Shelby dives into some of the aspects it takes to be a solo female hiker.

Shelby and I discuss the safety aspects of solo hiking.  She also talks about some of her favorite memories of hiking including her love for Rocky Mountain National Park.  We also talk about some of her encounters with wildlife on the trail as well as what it means to hike and what goes on in her mind as she hikes by herself in the beautiful state of Colorado.

Shelby Mann is the owner of Ground Up Adventures which is all about helping you become a better solo hiker.  Please follow Shelby on Instagram @groundupadventures.  You will love this episode about what it takes to be a solo hiker and why it means so much to Shelby Mann.

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#009 - On this episode I got to spend time with my cousin Dan Spindle talking about a place that has special meaning to both of us.  We talk about Colorado and our childhood memories of spending time in Colorado and what it means to us.

Dan has done a lot or research on our family and their lives in Colorado.  This episode really taps into why Colorado means so much to us and it is because of our family ties to this beautiful state.  

Join us as we talk about the high country of Colorado and share stories and memories from our childhood and why Colorado is such a wonderful place.

Dan Spindle is a morning news anchor for KSL in Salt Lake City, Utah.  You can find more information from Dan on Facebook (Dan Spindle KSL) and Instagram (@danspindle15).

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#008 - I was blessed to have the opportunity to speak to one of the big influences in my life, Chip Franks.  I found Chip through the Miracle Morning Community and have participated in some of his challenges aimed at living a better life.   Through this connection with Chip I have found his love for travel and had the chance to ask him about his once in a lifetime trip to Italy.

Chip is very thoughtful and wanted to do something special for his wife, Laura, on their 20th anniversary.  We dive into the details of this experience and his surprise gift of a trip to Italy.

You will enjoy this conversation as Chip takes us to Italy and describes the train rides, special moments, and just the overwhelming peace and appreciation of this country.  If you want to feel uplifted listen to Chip as he talks about his Tour of Italy!

For more information about Chip Franks please visit www.chipfranks.com and listen to the ChipChat podcast.  

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#007 - On this episode I was able to reconnect with some old friends, Misty MacGregor and Michelle Trias, about their trips to Iceland.

Misty and Michelle took separate trips to Iceland so we get to enjoy two different perspectives.  Misty enjoyed a Mother/Daughter trip while Michelle spent time with her husband Larry.  Both Misty and Michelle gave us some great stories and spoke about getting out of our comfort zones.  We also talk about the Blue Lagoon and what that entails.  Misty spoke about seeing the Northern Lights with her Mother and Michelle spoke about dipping in every hot spring she could . You can sense the energy from both Misty and Michelle as we talk about their time in Iceland.  

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