The Adventurous Reinvention

Allison Boyle
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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.

  1. Ep 097. Why Your Adventure Goal Lost Steam (And How to Get It Back)

    2 DAYS AGO

    Ep 097. Why Your Adventure Goal Lost Steam (And How to Get It Back)

    You had a goal. You were fired up. And somewhere between January and now… the momentum quietly disappeared. In this mid-year check-in episode, I'm breaking down the six real reasons women stall on their adventure goals, and none of them are what your brain is currently telling you. Whether you're stuck before you've started or losing steam mid-pursuit, this one's for you. In this episode, I share: The coaching conversation that opened this episode, and why "I have no motivation" is almost never the real problemWhat's really happening when outside voices, scary news stories, or a worried partner start to drown out your own inner knowingHow to move your goal from the "I'd love to" category into the "this is already decided" categoryA real story from inside the Backpacking Badass community: a client who almost didn't go on her first solo trip, and what happened when she didWhy identity has to come before the adventures (not after), and what it looks like to start acting as the woman you're becoming right nowWhat pre-trip resistance actually means (hint: it's not a sign you should back out)A mid-year invitation: what's coming in June that could change everything for your summer adventure goals Where to learn more about Allison: She Dreams of Alpine Blog (shedreamsofalpine.com)Instagram @shedreamsofalpine 🎁 FREE GIFT: Grab the Outdoor Backpacker Starter Kit for FREE here to get started on your journey with backpacking. (shedreamsofalpine.com/adventure) 🥾 BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLIST (shedreamsofalpine.com/waitlist): This is our signature program where women who are done waiting finally get the skills, the plan, the coaching, and the community to make backpacking real. You'll learn everything you need to get out there safely and confidently — and you'll do it surrounded by 2,000+ women who are right there in the trenches with you, cheering you on every step of the way. If you've been circling this goal for a while, this is the place to finally land. Learn more and join our waitlists for these programs here: BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLIST (shedreamsofalpine.com/waitlist)THE ADVENTUROUS REINVENTION EXPERIENCE WAITLIST (shedreamsofalpine.com/are)ROCK CLIMBING RETREATS WAITLIST (shedreamsofalpine.com/climb)

    57 min
  2. Ep 096. Exploring the “What’s Next?” Phase of Life: Marissa’s Story (Inside the Adventurous Reinvention Experience)

    15 APR

    Ep 096. Exploring the “What’s Next?” Phase of Life: Marissa’s Story (Inside the Adventurous Reinvention Experience)

    In this episode, I’m sitting down with Marissa, a past student of the Adventurous Reinvention Experience, to talk about what it looked like for her to navigate that really common (but rarely talked about) season of life… The “what’s next?” phase. Marissa wasn’t unhappy with her life. She had a solid career, a stable path, and had checked a lot of the boxes she thought she was supposed to check. But underneath that, there was this growing sense of curiosity… mixed with a lot of overthinking… about what she actually wanted her life to look like moving forward. And instead of waiting for clarity to magically appear… she chose to step into the process anyway. Inside this conversation, we talk about: What it actually feels like to be in the “what’s next?” phase of lifeHow overthinking can keep you stuck (and how to start moving through it)The power of giving yourself space to explore new possibilities—without needing a perfect planWhat she learned through the coaching process inside AREBuilding confidence and competence in the outdoors (even without growing up with it)How surrounding yourself with the right community can completely shift your perspectiveAnd what it looks like to start taking aligned action… even when things still feel uncertain This episode is such a real, honest look at what it means to feel the pull for something more—and to start exploring that, even before you have it all figured out. 💛 If You’re Craving Something More… If you’ve been feeling the pull for more connection, more adventure, or a different kind of summer… The Adventurous Reinvention Experience is exactly where we explore that. It’s a 4-month experience where we blend: Personal growth + reinvention coachingOutdoor skills + physical trainingDeep community with other womenAnd a life-changing backpacking adventure to bring it all together 👉 Learn more at shedreamsofalpine.com/are Connect with Marissa: You can follow Marissa along her JMT adventures (and MORE) on her Substack: https://lifeofmarchi.substack.com/ Where to learn more about Allison: She Dreams of Alpine Blog (shedreamsofalpine.com)Instagram @shedreamsofalpine

    1hr 14min
  3. Ep 095. She Started Backpacking at 58: Nancie’s Story (Inside the Adventurous Reinvention Experience)

    9 APR

    Ep 095. She Started Backpacking at 58: Nancie’s Story (Inside the Adventurous Reinvention Experience)

    In this episode, I’m sitting down with Nancie, a past student of the Adventurous Reinvention Experience, to talk about what it looked like for her to start backpacking at 58… and completely shift how she sees herself and what she’s capable of. Nancie didn’t grow up as a “backpacker,” and she didn’t come into this experience feeling fully confident or ready. She came in with curiosity, a deep pull toward adventure, and a quiet question so many women ask themselves at some point: Is it too late for me to start something like this? And instead of waiting to feel ready… she chose to begin anyway. Inside this conversation, we talk about: What her first solo backpacking trip was really like (including not sleeping at all 😅)Starting something new in your late 50s and navigating the fear that comes with itWhat she learned about resilience, adaptability, and thinking on her feetThe power of surrounding yourself with women who get itHow doing hard things on the trail translated into more confidence in everyday lifeWhy it’s never too late to choose yourself and go after what you really want This is such a powerful example of what becomes possible when you stop waiting for the “perfect time”… and start where you are. 💛 If You’re Craving Something More… If you’ve been feeling the pull for more connection, more adventure, or a different kind of summer… The Adventurous Reinvention Experience is exactly where we explore that. It’s a 4-month experience where we blend: Personal growth + reinvention coachingOutdoor skills + physical trainingDeep community with other womenAnd a life-changing backpacking adventure to bring it all together There are only 36 spots available in the 2026 cohort. 👉 NOW ENROLLING, Learn more at shedreamsofalpine.com/are Where to learn more about Allison: She Dreams of Alpine Blog (shedreamsofalpine.com)Instagram @shedreamsofalpine

    1hr 21min
  4. Ep 094. From Beginner to Leader in the Outdoors: Sunny’s Story (Inside the Adventurous Reinvention Experience)

    7 APR

    Ep 094. From Beginner to Leader in the Outdoors: Sunny’s Story (Inside the Adventurous Reinvention Experience)

    In this episode, I’m sitting down with Sunny, a past student of the Adventurous Reinvention Experience, to talk about what it looked like for her to step into leadership in the outdoors and become the kind of woman she didn’t always see represented there. Sunny didn’t come into this experience feeling like she fully belonged in the outdoor space. She came in with curiosity, a desire to grow, and a deeper calling to build community and lead in a way that felt aligned with who she is. And instead of waiting to feel ready… she chose to step forward anyway. Inside this conversation, we talk about: What her first backpacking experience was really like (and why it pushed her to want more)The desire to become a leader and what that actually means in the outdoorsNavigating the fear of not belonging and choosing to show up anywayHow pushing herself physically on the trail unlocked a deeper level of self-trustThe power of community, vulnerability, and collective support in hard momentsWhat it looks like to trust your intuition and honor your own paceHow this experience shaped the way she leads and shows up in her life now This is such a powerful example of what becomes possible when you stop waiting to feel ready… and start becoming the person you needed. 💛 If You’re Craving Something More… If you’ve been feeling the pull for more connection, more adventure, or a different kind of summer… The Adventurous Reinvention Experience is exactly where we explore that. It’s a 4-month experience where we blend: Personal growth + reinvention coachingOutdoor skills + physical trainingDeep community with other womenAnd a life-changing backpacking adventure to bring it all together If something in this episode resonated with you, you can learn more and join the waitlist for our next experience, which opens SOON! There are only 36 spots available in the 2026 cohort. 👉 NOW ENROLLING, Learn more at shedreamsofalpine.com/are Where to learn more about Allison: She Dreams of Alpine Blog (shedreamsofalpine.com)Instagram @shedreamsofalpine

    1hr 25min
  5. Ep 093. The Value of Reinventing Yourself Again and Again

    2 APR

    Ep 093. The Value of Reinventing Yourself Again and Again

    In this episode, I’m joined by Kellie from the She Dreams of Alpine team for a raw, honest, and deeply personal conversation about what it actually looks like to reinvent yourself, again and again. We’re pulling back the curtain on our own reinvention journeys… not just the highlight reel, but the messy, uncomfortable, and transformative moments that shaped who we are today. Because reinvention isn’t just one big life overhaul. It’s a practice, a way of living, and a decision about your life that you get to make over and over again. Inside this conversation, we explore: What reinvention really means (and why it doesn’t have to be dramatic to be powerful)The difference between big life pivots and subtle identity shiftsWhy resistance is actually a sign you’re on the edge of growthHow reinvention compounds over time (and why doing it again matters)Real-life examples of navigating grief, relationships, fear, and identity evolutionHow curiosity (not clarity) is often the starting pointThe role of community in accelerating growth and healingWhat it looks like to actively choose your life instead of living on autopilot This episode is a reminder that you are not a fixed version of yourself. You are allowed to evolve. To change your mind. To want something different. To become someone new, again and again. And maybe most importantly… you don’t have to do it alone. 💛 If You’re Craving Something More… If you’ve been feeling the pull for more connection, more adventure, or a different kind of summer… The Adventurous Reinvention Experience is exactly where we explore that. It’s a 4-month experience where we blend: Personal growth + reinvention coachingOutdoor skills + physical trainingDeep community with other womenAnd a life-changing backpacking adventure to bring it all together If something in this episode resonated with you, you can learn more and join the waitlist for our next experience, which opens SOON! There are only 36 spots available in the 2026 cohort. 👉 Join the Waitlist at shedreamsofalpine.com/are so you don't miss a single update when doors open in April. Where to learn more about Allison: She Dreams of Alpine Blog (shedreamsofalpine.com)Instagram @shedreamsofalpine

    1hr 49min
  6. Ep 092. From Craving Community to Creating It: Carey’s Story (Inside the Adventurous Reinvention Experience)

    31 MAR

    Ep 092. From Craving Community to Creating It: Carey’s Story (Inside the Adventurous Reinvention Experience)

    In this episode, I’m sitting down with Carey, a past student of the Adventurous Reinvention Experience, to talk about what it looked like for her to go all in on building community during a major life transition, and how that decision changed everything. Carey didn’t come into this experience needing backpacking skills. She came in craving connection, friendship, and a sense of belonging during a season where everything in her life felt uncertain. And instead of waiting for that community to magically appear… She created it. Inside this conversation, we talk about: What it looked like to navigate a major life transition and choose something newThe fear of not belonging (and what actually happened instead)How she built real, meaningful friendships before the backpacking trip even startedThe unexpected ways adventure can accelerate connection and growthWhat happened after the experience—new friendships, new adventures, and even a new identity as a climber This is such a powerful example of what becomes possible when you stop waiting… and start saying yes to the life you actually want. 💛 If You’re Craving Something More… If you’ve been feeling the pull for more connection, more adventure, or a different kind of summer… The Adventurous Reinvention Experience is exactly where we explore that. It’s a 4-month experience where we blend: Personal growth + reinvention coachingOutdoor skills + physical trainingDeep community with other womenAnd a life-changing backpacking adventure to bring it all together If something in this episode resonated with you, you can learn more and join the waitlist for our next experience, which opens SOON! There are only 36 spots available in the 2026 cohort. 👉 Join the Waitlist at shedreamsofalpine.com/are so you don't miss a single update when doors open in April. Connect with Carey: You can connect with Carey through her website at wellnessworthliving.com and reach out via her contact page.She also shares her story of hiking the John Muir Trail with her daughter at parentingoffthegrid.net. Where to learn more about the host, Allison: She Dreams of Alpine Blog (shedreamsofalpine.com)Instagram @shedreamsofalpine

    1hr 11min
  7. Ep 091. BTS: Our 2025 ARE Intermediate Trip (Alpine Lakes, Big Miles & Reinvention)

    18 MAR

    Ep 091. BTS: Our 2025 ARE Intermediate Trip (Alpine Lakes, Big Miles & Reinvention)

    In this episode, Allison and her team member Kellie sit down fresh off the trail in Allison’s van to recap the 2025 Adventurous Reinvention Experience Intermediate Backpacking Trip in the Eastern Sierra. After spending nearly two weeks in the mountains guiding both beginner and intermediate groups, they recorded this conversation while the memories were still fresh — sharing what actually happens on these trips beyond the highlight photos. From gear shakedowns and acclimatization days to alpine lake swims, big climbs, and late-night conversations under the stars, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the adventure, challenge, and connection that unfolds when a group of women spend several days together in the wilderness. Because the Adventurous Reinvention Experience isn’t just a backpacking trip. It’s a summer-long container for personal reinvention, confidence building, and community, with the backpacking adventure becoming the physical expression of that growth. In this episode, we talk about: What a typical ARE backpacking retreat itinerary looks likeThe 5-day route last year's group took through the Eastern Sierra lake basinWhy alpine lake swims became a theme of this year’s tripHow a group of women who met on the internet became adventure friends in a few daysThe powerful conversations that happen when women unplug and spend time in the mountains And so much more... By the end of the trip, these women didn’t just finish a backpacking route. They walked away with new confidence, new friendships, and a deeper sense of what they’re capable of. If you've ever wondered what it's really like to join the Adventurous Reinvention Experience, this episode gives you a candid, fresh-off-the-trail look inside. 🔥 The 2026 Adventurous Reinvention Experience is opening soon! This is our once-a-year, four-month intimate coaching container where we work on identity evolution, self-trust, and embodied courage — and then take it into the mountains together in the Eastern Sierra. Only 36 spots are available in the 2026 cohort. 👉 Join the Waitlist at shedreamsofalpine.com/are so you don't miss a single update when doors open in April. Where to learn more about Allison: She Dreams of Alpine Blog (shedreamsofalpine.com)Instagram @shedreamsofalpine

    1hr 20min
  8. Ep 090. Sometimes the Most Valuable Adventure Is the One That “Fails” — An Adventurous Reinvention Story

    11 MAR

    Ep 090. Sometimes the Most Valuable Adventure Is the One That “Fails” — An Adventurous Reinvention Story

    Sometimes the most valuable adventures are the ones that don’t go according to plan. In this episode, Allison shares the story of a 2023 Adventurous Reinvention Experience backpacking trip that was supposed to summit Mount Whitney… until a powerful storm forced the group to pivot. What could have felt like a “failed” adventure ended up becoming one of the most valuable mountain experiences her clients have ever had: teaching lessons about resilience, leadership, self-trust, and learning how to make safety decisions in the backcountry. In this episode, we explore: Why adventure (and reinvention) requires the willingness to failWhat really happens when a big outdoor goal doesn’t go according to planHow making safety calls and pivots in the mountains builds real confidenceWhy the most meaningful growth often comes from the hardest momentsHow the lessons we learn on the trail translate directly into our lives The goal of adventure isn’t perfection. It’s growth. It’s courage. It’s discovering what you’re capable of, even when things don’t unfold the way you expected. Sometimes the adventure that “fails” ends up being the one that changes you the most. 🔥 The 2026 Adventurous Reinvention Experience is opening soon! This is our once-a-year, four-month intimate coaching container where we work on identity evolution, self-trust, and embodied courage — and then take it into the mountains together in the Eastern Sierra. Only 36 spots are available in the 2026 cohort. 👉 Join the Waitlist at shedreamsofalpine.com/are so you don't miss a single update when doors open in April. Where to learn more about Allison: She Dreams of Alpine Blog (shedreamsofalpine.com)Instagram @shedreamsofalpine 🎁 FREE GIFT: Grab the Outdoor Backpacker Starter Kit for FREE here to get started on your journey with backpacking. (shedreamsofalpine.com/adventure) 🥾 BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLIST (shedreamsofalpine.com/waitlist): This is our signature program where we teach you how to become a safe, confident, and self-sufficient backpacker. It's an online course, coaching program, and community to support you in your journey to becoming a confident backpacker and step into your adventurous identity. Learn more and join our waitlists for these programs here: BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLIST (shedreamsofalpine.com/waitlist)THE ADVENTUROUS REINVENTION EXPERIENCE WAITLIST (shedreamsofalpine.com/are)ROCK CLIMBING RETREATS WAITLIST (shedreamsofalpine.com/climb)

    30 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Allison Boyle
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    98
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Allison Boyle
  • Show Website
    The Adventurous Reinvention

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