Podcasts

Some 16 years ago, my mom gave me the book "Prisoners of the North," by Pierre Berton. I loved it. I became fascinated by Canada’s north, and knew I’d go there soon. In 2008, I crossed the Arctic Circle for the first...

Ever wanted to walk on water? Well, the closest you’re likely to come is by stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). I love stand-up paddleboarding. I first tried it almost 10 years ago. I was hooked—although, to be honest, I’ve kept it fairly casual. I love...

You know, some of my most vivid dreams have been of flying. I recall flying dreams from decades ago like they were from last night. I think a fascination with flight is part of the human experience... Birds, planes, butterflies and paragliders. Today,

What load do you carry? Is it, at times, too heavy to lift? How do you balance a yearning for adventure with what can seem like an ever-building load of responsibilities: parenthood, career, mental health… Do you ever look back to simpler times...

Welcome to episode 16 of Explore Magazine’s Live the Adventure Podcast. The new year is starting. So let’s talk about goals. Let’s talk about fitness. Let’s talk about what it takes to achieve at a high level for many years. Let’s talk about...

Welcome to episode 15 of Explore Magazine’s Live the Adventure Podcast. You're lost in the wilderness. You're scared. Maybe hurt? Who do you call? Well, if you're on the North Shore of Vancouver, BC, you call North Shore Rescue—the busiest search-and-rescue team...

Welcome to episode 14 of Explore Magazine’s Live the Adventure Podcast. Let's talk about adventure. About first descents of rivers like the Amazon and the Yenisey. About a human-powered circumnavigation of the globe. About resilience and determination. And let's talk about...

Welcome to episode 13 of Explore Magazine’s Live the Adventure Podcast. What is "active transportation?" What does it mean to you? Why are bikes more popular in 2020 than ever before? How can we make our cities and highways safer for all...

Welcome to episode 12 of Explore Magazine’s Live the Adventure Podcast. Let's talk about context. Travelling deeper. Finding meaning within new experiences, and experiences you thought you knew. Today, I'm chatting with Brenda Baptiste, chair of the board of directors for...

Welcome to episode 11 of Explore Magazine’s Live the Adventure Podcast. Have you ever dreamed of homesteading? Living off the land? Letting the rhythms of nature guide you? Chasing the seasons? That's exactly what my latest guest did. Kristeva Dowling is the...

Welcome to episode 10 of Explore Magazine’s Live the Adventure Podcast. Have you ever dreamed of merging your passions with your career? What about living a mindful, purposeful life that follows your natural flow and rhythm? What about moving to Mexico...

Welcome to episode 9 of Explore Magazine’s Live the Adventure Podcast. Let's talk about Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Jenn Smith Nelson has co-authored a book called "110 Nature Hot Spots in Manitoba and Saskatchewan." These two provinces are sometimes viewed as flyovers—especially...