Podcast — September 23, 2019

Ep. 30 – The Unlikeliest Backpacker – Escaping The Corporate Grind In The Spirit Of Adventure + Mental Health At Work With Kathryn Barnes

Hello Podcast, Today’s episode of the show was a real treat for me to record. I was joined by Kathryn Barnes to discuss her story of escaping a corporate job she hated, that had brought on acute mental health issues to hike the Pacific-Crest Trail for a solid 10 weeks. What is just as fascinating is Kathryn’s insight on how much you change on an adventure like that, and the impact it has on your perception of modern life forever.

Kathryn’s Book can be found on amazon Here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unlikeliest-Backpacker-Office-Desk-Wilderness/dp/0995765847

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Kathryn Barnes

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Kathryn explains the logistics behind putting your life on hold for 6 months and leaving home, life and work behind.

We hear about Kathryn’s thought process behind the hike and her reasons for doing it.

The health and fitness concerns ahead of the challenge in itself.

Kathryn’s trepidation ahead of setting off on the hike.

Stepping foot in the wilderness and Kathryn’s sudden realisation of the situation.

Kathryn’s acknowledgment of finding peace from the stress in her life while trekking.

Beginning a blog to help keep people posted with her and Conrad’s journey and how that developed and sparked an idea to write a book on reflection of the challenge and the experience.