Ep. 15: Jillian Brown - PTSD and the Energy Within

Supported by Gnarly Nutrition.Sunny Stroeer is back! This time, Sunny and I share a discussion about our recent adventure on a route that we nicknamed the "Magic Trail." What the heck is the Magic Trail? It's obscure. It's rugged. It's remote. And it's fantastic.In this episode, Sunny and I chat about our experiences on this seemingly magical route, how we went about our decision-making processes, our risk assessments, drinking questionable water, changing our perspectives, and why we chase big things. Get ready to be stabbed by cacti and bivvy under the stars with us as we recount a wild experience on the Tuckup Trail. Be sure to check out the links below!Links:The Magic Trail YouTube video by Sunny StroeerTuckin' Up The Tuckup - Sunny's Trip Report on the Tuckup TrailAWExpeditionsAWE Summit Scholarship FoundationAconcagua Virtual Summit ChallengeDreamland Safari ToursSupport the show

Emily is an endurance athlete with a proclivity for adrenaline-packed adventures. You can find her free-soloing rock of somewhat questionable quality, running 100-mile races, or taking off on lengthy and extremely remote backpacking trips involving the need for navigational prowess.Emily is rarely without her furry best friend, Jolly, a golden retriever who loves adventuring just as much as Emily does.In this episode, we dive into Emily’s adventures, but also discuss our tendency as humans to compare ourselves to others, and managing the negative feelings that come from this.She's candid, kind, so much fun, and truly inspiring.Follow EmilyInstagram: @emilyin.thewildEmily's FKTsFastest Known TimeMentioned in EpisodeBlack Canyon 100kBroken Arrow SkyraceWasatch 100Moab 240Javalina JundredSmall Business ShoutoutAdventurUs WomenFollow Womxn Of The Wild on Instagram: @womxnofthewildFollow Ashly on Instagram: @ashly.winchesterLike what you hear? Want to keep inspiring womxn in the outdoors? Please support the show over at Patreon. Or keep me burning that midnight oil by treating me to a coffee ;)Thanks for the love, and Stay Wild!Support the show

Tara Warren is an accomplished ultra-distance runner and running coach, but she hasn't always fearlessly tackled 100-milers. Tara discusses her journey into long-distance running and her first experiences on trails, as well as some of the mental strategies she uses to stay focused in her races and training. Tara also candidly shares some of her DNF experiences - you know we love to chat about failure here!Follow TaraInstagram: @runwithtaraBook Reference:Two Trees Make a Forest by Jessica J. LeeSong Reference:Superbloom by MisterwivesLike what you hear? Want to keep inspiring womxn in the outdoors? Please support the show over at Patreon. Or keep me burning that midnight oil by treating me to a coffee ;)Thanks for the love, and Stay Wild!Follow Womxn Of The Wild on Instagram: @womxnofthewildFollow Ashly on Instagram: @ashly.winchesterSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/womxnofthewild)Support the show

This episode's guest is Ellen Falterman, also known as Ellen Magellen. I can’t quite describe who she is in this short intro, but I’ll try, and hopefully I’ll do her some justice. I guess I would call her an expeditionist. Ellen embarks on multi-month expeditions. The most recent of which involved paddling a canoe over 2,000 miles. She is a true adventure traveller, and every experience leads her to dream bigger. In this episode, we talk a lot about her expeditions, we chat about the loss of a family member and how it spurred her to set off on a solo adventure, and we discuss the next big expedition she has in the works. Ellen drops some knowledge bombs throughout this episode as well. Trust me when I say you don’t want to miss out on the 3 D’s.Follow EllenInstagram: @ellenmagellenexpeditionsWebsite: EllenMagellenExpeditions.comSmall Business Shout-outKate George - illustrator & surface pattern designer.Instagram: @kategeorgepnwWebsite: KateGeorgePNW.comLike what you hear? Want to keep inspiring womxn in the outdoors? Please support the show over at Patreon. Or keep me burning that midnight oil by treating me to a coffee ;)Thanks for the love, and Stay Wild!Follow Womxn Of The Wild on Instagram: @womxnofthewildFollow Ashly on Instagram: @ashly.winchesterSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/womxnofthewild)Support the show

Sabrina is a professional ultra-distance runner, run coach, and all-around badass. As with a lot of runners in the time of COVID,  the virus really threw a wrench in her race plans for this year. But Sabrina was flexible and instead of dwelling on that, she was able to pivot and focus her attention on a big objective she had been eyeing for a while: a classic Colorado route called Nolan’s 14. Sabrina got to know this route really well, to say the least. This episode is full of little nuggets of ultra-running wisdom as Sabrina recounts her experiences on Nolan’s 14. Follow SabrinaInstagram: @sabrinaleannstanleyWebsite: SabrinaStanley.comLike what you hear? Want to keep inspiring womxn in the outdoors? Please support the show over at Patreon. Or keep me burning that midnight oil by treating me to a coffee ;)Thanks for the love, and Stay Wild!Follow Womxn Of The Wild on Instagram: @womxnofthewildFollow Ashly on Instagram: @ashly.winchesterCover art photo credit goes to @howiesternphotoSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/womxnofthewild)Support the show

To Jillian Brown, PTSD doesn’t stand for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, it stands for Perseverance, Trust, Strength, and Determination, because that’s what she found as she’s navigated through her personal journey with PTSD. Jillian has a unique understanding of PTSD. She left everything behind to leave an abusive relationship. She was homeless and lost. Seeking out professional help, Jillian was diagnosed with PTSD, but was given very little information and even fewer options.Jillian has found strength, determination, and direction through connecting with nature and moving her body. In this episode of WOTW, we talk about the healing power of the wilderness and exercise, how a squirrel taught her the meaning of life, and the adventures that have shaped her into the incredible human she is today. Follow JillianInstagram: @jillianabrownphotographyFacebook: Jill BrownFind Camp My WayInstagram: @campmywayWebsite: campmyway.comIf you are a victim of domestic violence, please don’t give up. There are resources available, and you are not alone.National Domestic Violence Hotline: thehotline.org or 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)Online mental health counseling: BetterHelp.comLike what you hear? Want to keep inspiring womxn in the outdoors? Please support the show over at Patreon. Or keep me burning that midnight oil by treating me to a coffee ;)Thanks for the love, and Stay Wild!Follow Womxn Of The Wild on Instagram: @womxnofthewildFollow Ashly on Instagram: @ashly.winchesterSupport the show

Sunny is back and she always brings the best topics to discuss! This time, we talk about failure.Failure… is hard. It can be difficult to accept, to process, and to overcome.  Sunny, who is a professional athlete, guide, business owner, and expedition leader, talks about her own failures in the outdoors, how she’s handled them, and what they mean to her. We swap failure stories and discuss how they have shaped us as athletes. Sunny’s insights might help you look at your failures a little differently. Find SunnyInstagram: @sstroeerWebsite: SunnyStroeer.comFind Dreamland SafariInstagram: @dreamlandsafariWebsite: DreamlandTours.netFind AWExpeditionsInstagram: @awexpeditionsWebsite: AWExpeditions.orgLike what you hear? Want to keep inspiring womxn in the outdoors? Please support the show over at Patreon. Or keep me burning that midnight oil by treating me to a coffee ;)Thanks for the love, and Stay Wild!Follow Womxn Of The Wild in Instagram: @womxnofthewildFollow Ashly on Instagram: @ashly.winchesterSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/womxnofthewild)Support the show

This is a story about a sandwich like none other... While recovering from an injury last year, Jen set an audacious goal. She took the year and planned, prepped, and trained, and then, at the end of August, she set out to make her dream a reality. With the support of her closest friends (and lots of pizza) Jen was able to complete the Glacier Peak Century Sandwich.Instagram: @jpetrutStrava: Jen PetrutTwitter: @jpetrut8Like what you hear? Want to keep inspiring womxn in the outdoors? Please support the show over at Patreon. Or keep me burning that midnight oil by treating me to a coffee ;)Thanks for the love, and Stay Wild!Follow Womxn Of The Wild in Insta: @womxnofthewild Follow Ashly on Insta: @ashly.winchesterSupport the show

Abby is an endurance athlete with Adidas Terrex who recently completed an epic journey on the John Muir Trail, which is also referred to as the JMT, or more appropriately, the Nuumu Poyo. Abby didn’t backpack this trail in the usual fashion, and her speed and style choice gave her a one of a kind adventure with magical memories…  complete with UFOs.Instagram: @abby.k.hallWebsite: www.abbyandcordis.comLike what you hear? Want to keep inspiring womxn in the outdoors? Please support the show over at Patreon. Or keep me burning that midnight oil by treating me to a coffee ;)Thanks for the love, and Stay Wild!Follow Ashly on Insta: @ashly.winchesterFollow Womxn Of The Wild in Insta: @womxnofthewild Support the show

Kelly Halpin is a professional mountain runner and artist from Jackson, Wyoming. She holds speed records in Wyoming, Montana, Utah, and California, all on technical mountain terrain. Kelly thrives in the mountains, and often prefers to take on these massive endeavors totally alone. Most recently she completed the Wind River High Route, a 100-mile, extremely remote route through Wyoming's Wind River Range. Solo and unsupported, Kelly was able to set a new women's speed record on the route.This episode is full of laughs as we share stories about hallucinations, blisters, skinny dipping, and freezing dirt-naps. And Kelly reveals what might be the best superpower ever.instagram @kyehalpinkellyhalpin.comLike what you hear?Want to help keep inspiring and empowering women in the outdoors?Please consider becoming a patron over at Patreon.comOr, buy Ashly a cup o' coffee to help her keep editing through the night!Support the show