{"podcast":{"title":"The Adventurous Reinvention","slug":"the-adventurous-reinvention-7054294","podcast_index_feed_id":7054294,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/adventurous-reinvention-podcast/","website_url":"https://adventurous-reinvention-podcast.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/fdb422b8-9bde-4505-ad55-46eba133fcc2/454QjpqnK7HkYyetElo7y5KC.jpg","author":"Allison Boyle","episode_count":107,"summary":"As a woman, choosing to backpack, hike, and seek outdoor adventure opened up more in my life than I could’ve predicted—on and off the trail. I started The Adventurous Reinvention Podcast to share that energy with other women ready to take the wheel in their own lives and pursue the wild, exciting adventures they see fit. This podcast is for women who crave self-discovery as much as they do the outdoors. Episodes take you on a journey through…Real stories of women who’ve redefined themselves through adventure, Advice to feel confident and prepared on your next hike or backpacking trip, Practical tools for building resilience and tackling life’s obstacles, Behind-the-scenes glimpses of unforgettable trail experiences, Conversations with inspiring women breaking barriers in the outdoor world, and MORE! Wherever you’re starting, you have choices in who you want to be and how you show up in life. The Adventurous Reinvention Podcast is here to support you in taking those next steps! Click \"Listen Now\" to tune in, get inspired, and maybe even spark your next adventure.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T22:19:02.664496+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-adventurous-reinvention-7054294"},"episode":{"title":"Ep 083. Starting Her Adventure Era in Her 50s: Sherry’s Journey from Beginner to Solo Backpacker","slug":"ep-083-starting-her-adventure-era-in-her-50s-sherry-s-journey-from-beginner-to-solo-backpacker","published_at":"2026-01-14T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-adventurous-reinvention-7054294/ep-083-starting-her-adventure-era-in-her-50s-sherry-s-journey-from-beginner-to-solo-backpacker","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-adventurous-reinvention-7054294","url":"https://adventurous-reinvention-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/sherry-backpacking-badass-story","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d7f659ec-9115-462a-8b88-9862e3c89aeb.mp3","summary":"My client Sherry didn’t grow up calling herself “adventurous.” She started backpacking in her mid-50s with borrowed gear, a lot of nerves, and a quiet pull toward doing something more for herself. After her first challenging trips, she realized she didn’t just want more adventure... she wanted to feel calm, capable, and confident doing it. That’s when she found the Backpacking Badass Program , began building real skills, and took her very first solo backpacking trip. Five years later, Sherry has completed solo backpacking trips, section-hiked long trails, trekked in Patagonia, volunteered in remote wilderness settings, and become a mentor to other women starting later in life. In this episode, we talk about what it actually looks like to build confidence over time, and why it’s never too late to start. In this episode, we talk about: Starting backpacking in your 50s (and why it’s not “too late”) How building skills changed Sherry’s confidence on solo trips The mindset shifts that made solo backpacking feel safer Learning to trust yourself in both solo and group adventures Why small, local adventures can create big momentum Letting your adventure era evolve as your life and priorities change If you’ve ever felt the pull toward adventure... but wondered if you missed your chance, this episode is for you. Where to connect with Sherry: Instagram @sherryj402 The 52 Hike Challenge Where to learn more about Allison: She Dreams of Alpine Blog Instagram @shedreamsofalpine 🎉 Register for our FREE 5-DAY CHALLENGE (shedreamsofalpine.com/challenge) - Your Adventure Era Challenge - January 12-16th, 2026 - If you want to go on MORE hiking and backpacking adventures in 2026, in this 5-day challenge, you'll make sure you finally check those trips off your bucket list! ⭐️ Upgrade Option…","meta_description":"My client Sherry didn’t grow up calling herself “adventurous.” She started backpacking in her mid-50s with borrowed gear, a lot of nerves, and a quiet pul…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4394,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-adventurous-reinvention-7054294/episodes/ep-083-starting-her-adventure-era-in-her-50s-sherry-s-journey-from-beginner-to-solo-backpacker/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-adventurous-reinvention-7054294/ep-083-starting-her-adventure-era-in-her-50s-sherry-s-journey-from-beginner-to-solo-backpacker.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}