Alder Allensworth | The power of feminine healing

This week we launched our musical Camino for 2027. We're walking from Leon to Santiago de Compostela and it will be a trip of a lifetime. All the details are at my website. To launch I spoke with the American pilgrim Theresa Okamoto and my younger sister Amanda Mullins about their experiences. It's all about stepping out of your comfort zone to discover what's possible. Join us in 2027 for the trip of a lifetime!

Genevieve Quigley is Editor of Sunday Life, the magazine in the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper. Gen wrote a few weeks back about walking the Camino with some friends. I knew I had to interview her. We were joined by her friend Tara Trehy, who was the group's organiser and spreadsheet pilgrim. This interview is a great reminder not to judge, not to have pre-conceived ideas of what's right and wrong, but rather to find your own pilgrimage - on the Camino and in life. You can find Gen's article here

Ever wondered about the divine feminine on the Camino? In this episode, Dan interviews Alder Allensworth about her transformative journey on the Camino de Santiago, her personal battles with loved ones and Alzheimer's and Alder's own battle with a rare cancer, and her inspiring writing retreat. Discover stories of faith, resilience, female friendship, and the magic of slow travel. You can find Alder here

Colin Campbell wowed the audience at the American Pilgrims on the Camino Gathering in Texas last month. I knew I had to interview him. As it turned out, he kinda interviewed ME!! This is a great conversation about inspiration, finding answers on the Camino and learning to trust your instincts will guide you along YOUR path. You can find Colin and his music here

For tickets for Dan's upcoming tour of Canada here I've been dying to interview Annie O'Neill ever since hearing about Phil's Camino. This is a cracking yarn. Annie and I talk about how and why the Camino calls us; her amazing story with Phil; and her plans for the future. I loved this interview and I know you will too. dm

The Australian Friends of the Camino will be hosting its third bi-annual conference this July. I'll be there, and you should be there too! In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Sarah Pye who's coordinating this year's event. It will be a wonderful celebration of everything Camino - and I can't wait. All the details here

Father Kevin Wittmayer's new book is 40 Days and Nights on the Camino de Santiago - A Pilgrimage for finding Clarity, Renewal and Healing. A forty-day spiritual journey of healing, faith, and transformation grounded in one pilgrim's journey on the Camino de Santiago. This is a wonderful discussion about the power of prayer, of love and of stepping out of our comfort zone to grow - not just ourselves, but our family and community. You can find Fr Kevin's book here

Pauline Wald is a French pilgrim who was living what she thought was her dream life - great job, great life. And then Pauline started to question if that was her REAL life. Soon after, pilgrimage and the Camino beckoned. I really enjoyed Pauline's film 'Paths of Life' and her journey is a message for us all - find what is essential and do everything you can to meet at that place. You can find Pauline, her film and her book here

Amanda Michelle Torralba is a pilgrim from the United States, who dreamed of walking the famed pilgrimage for over 15 years. When she finally got her chance, she grabbed it with gusto. This is a wonderful story of the impact the Camino can have on us all...it brings us together, brings us hope, light and love. I really enjoyed this chat, and I know you will too.

Mylinh Lee is a return guest, who has just returned from walking the Camino Portuguese and Camino Finisterre. Mylinh talks about the call of the Camino, how it warms her dedication and guides her heart to what's important in life. A child Vietnam refugee, Mylinh is working on telling the story of her life, her Camino, and her motivation for spreading the joy of walking. You can find Mylinh's YouTube account here And here is a link to Mylinh's Instagram