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Pt 1: ‘Everyone Told Us We’d Die’: Risking Everything to Explore the Wild | Lucy Shepherd
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- Apr 13, 2026
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Summary
British Explorer, expedition leader and filmmaker Lucy Shepherd trades the Amazon for the park on this week’s stomp with Dr Alex George. In part one, Lucy shares how a young girl growing up in Suffolk followed her dream of becoming an adventurer, what it takes to actually put together an expedition and the surprising dangers of being lost in the wild. Follow @lucysheps and pick up her new book new book ‘Into the Wild’ out on 16th April. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org ’s fees help support independent bookshops too! Watch Lucy’s new Channel 4 show SECRET AFRICA: INTO THE WILD’ out 18th April. Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle : the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.