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. Bonus. A Pep Talk for the Woman Who's Been Waiting Long Enough (Solo Hiker Summit Starts Today)

    2d ago ·  Bonus

    Bonus. A Pep Talk for the Woman Who's Been Waiting Long Enough (Solo Hiker Summit Starts Today)

    This bonus episode is a fired-up pep talk for the woman who's been saying someday + and a sneak peek at everything happening at the free Solo Hiker Summit, June 3–5, 2026. ✨ The FREE Solo Hiker Summit — Registration is NOW OPEN at shedreamsofalpine.com/summit 📅 June 3–5, 2026 | Starts 10am Pacific Daily | Replays 24 Hours If you've been dreaming about hiking solo, spending a night in the backcountry, or just becoming the kind of woman who trusts herself out there — but you keep saying someday, waiting to feel ready, or wondering if this is even for someone like you — this summit is for you. Over three days, we're going to help you stop waiting and start going. 🗓️ Here's what we're covering: Day 1 — Decide You're the Kind of Woman Who Goes: Bust the myths, reclaim your identity, and stop waiting for permissionDay 2 — See What's Actually Possible for You: Real women, real trails, real evidence that changes everythingDay 3 — Make It Real: Your first solo trip isn't someday. It's this summer. 👩‍🏫 Featuring 13 sessions with expert speakers including: Nicole Snell (Girls Fight Back) — realistic self-defense skills for solo hikersLauren Hronek — solo hiking safety truths from a former law enforcement professionalKim Titchener (Bear Safety and More) — wildlife safety for solo hikersMeg Atteberry — finding time for solo adventures as a busy mom or caregiverKellie Adkins, Team Alpine — handling the people in your life who don't get itAllison Boyle, Summit Host — across multiple sessions on identity, fear, and making it real 🎉 You'll walk away with: A clear picture of what's actually standing between you and the trailReal safety knowledge that builds confidence instead of fearA community of women deciding the same thing you're decidingA direction and a date for your summer adventure 👉 Save your free spot at shedreamsofalpine.com/summit 🥾 Want to go even deeper? Join the Backpacking Badass Program Waitlist at shedreamsofalpine.com/waitlist — our signature course that teaches women how to become safe, confident, and self-sufficient backpackers through step-by-step education, coaching, and community support.

    16 min
  2. Ep 101. Should You Carry a Gun Hiking Solo? The Real Question Women Are Actually Asking

    May 27

    Ep 101. Should You Carry a Gun Hiking Solo? The Real Question Women Are Actually Asking

    By now you've seen it. Some version of this plays out in every solo hiking forum, every Facebook group, every comment section where a woman dares to ask about going outside alone. 👉 "Just bring a gun." This advice is lazy. It's often irresponsible. And it completely misses what women are actually asking. Because the question underneath the gun question? It's not really about firearms at all. It's: Am I safe enough to do this alone? In this episode, I'm answering that, for real. With expert-backed research, actual statistics, and the reframe that I think changes everything about how women approach safety on trail. In this episode, I share: Why "just bring a gun" is the outdoor version of a get-rich-quick scheme, and what the research actually shows about firearms and personal safety for womenThe data Nicole Snell (Girls Fight Back) brought to our conversation that stopped me in my tracksWhat wildlife safety expert Kim Titchener found when researchers studied hundreds of firearms-in-bear-encounters casesWhy both Nicole and Kim (independently, from completely different fields) landed on the exact same answer for what actually keeps solo women safeThe "don't outsource your safety" philosophy and what building real safety from the inside out actually looks like in practiceWhat's coming at the free 2026 Solo Hiker Summit, June 3–5 — and why Nicole and Kim are both presenting there this year This one is for you. For your hiking partner. And for every Todd in your comment section. Resources mentioned: Free guide: "Should I Carry?" → https://www.shedreamsofalpine.co/download-firearm-factsGrab your free Summit seat → shedreamsofalpine.com/summitEpisode 31 Interview with Nicole SnellEpisode 33 Interview with Kim Titchener 🗓️ PS—Registration is NOW OPEN for our upcoming Solo Hiker Summit! It’s happening June 3-5, 2026. This virtual summit is for women who are done waiting for the right person, the right conditions, or the right version of themselves — and are ready to finally hike alone, go confidently, and maybe even spend a night or two in the backcountry. 😉 👉 Register NOW at shedreamsofalpine.com/summit 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.

    32 min
  3. Bonus. The Solo Hiker Summit Is Here — Here's Everything You Need to Know

    May 24 ·  Bonus

    Bonus. The Solo Hiker Summit Is Here — Here's Everything You Need to Know

    This bonus episode is your personal invitation to something I've been building for you — and I cannot wait for you to be there. ✨ The FREE Solo Hiker Summit — Registration is NOW OPEN at shedreamsofalpine.com/summit 📅 June 3–5, 2026 | Starts 10am Pacific Daily | Replays 24 Hours If you've been dreaming about hiking solo, spending a night in the backcountry, or just becoming the kind of woman who trusts herself out there — but you keep saying someday, waiting to feel ready, or wondering if this is even for someone like you — this summit is for you. Over three days, we're going to help you stop waiting and start going. 🗓️ Here's what we're covering: Day 1 — Decide You're the Kind of Woman Who Goes: Bust the myths, reclaim your identity, and stop waiting for permissionDay 2 — See What's Actually Possible for You: Real women, real trails, real evidence that changes everythingDay 3 — Make It Real: Your first solo trip isn't someday. It's this summer. 👩‍🏫 Featuring 13 sessions with expert speakers including: Nicole Snell (Girls Fight Back) — realistic self-defense skills for solo hikersLauren Hronek — solo hiking safety truths from a former law enforcement professionalKim Titchener (Bear Safety and More) — wildlife safety for solo hikersMeg Atteberry — finding time for solo adventures as a busy mom or caregiverKellie Adkins, Team Alpine — handling the people in your life who don't get itAllison Boyle, Summit Host — across multiple sessions on identity, fear, and making it real 🎉 You'll walk away with: A clear picture of what's actually standing between you and the trailReal safety knowledge that builds confidence instead of fearA community of women deciding the same thing you're decidingA direction and a date for your summer adventure 👉 Save your free spot at shedreamsofalpine.com/summit 🥾 Want to go even deeper? Join the Backpacking Badass Program Waitlist at shedreamsofalpine.com/waitlist — our signature course that teaches women how to become safe, confident, and self-sufficient backpackers through step-by-step education, coaching, and community support.

    19 min
  4. Ep 100. Alpine Divorce Won't Happen to You If You Do This

    May 22

    Ep 100. Alpine Divorce Won't Happen to You If You Do This

    By now you've probably seen it. The TikTok videos. The comments flooding in. Women sharing their own versions of being left behind on a trail by someone they trusted. Alpine Divorce is real. But here's what nobody in that conversation is actually saying, and it's the thing I've been talking about since the very beginning of She Dreams of Alpine. Every single one of those stories has one thing in common. And it is not only about having a bad boyfriend... In this episode, I'm giving you the reframe that changes everything, and the answer that makes you immune to this. Not just Alpine Divorce, but the much bigger story women have been told about who the outdoors is and isn't safe for. In this episode, I share: What Alpine Divorce actually is and why women's fear response to this trend makes complete senseThe powerful reframe and answer that changes everything and that makes you immune to Alpine DivorceA personal story from 2015: the 43-mile trip I took as the only woman in a group of four guys, why I was terrified going in, and what actually happened out thereWhy the "choose the bear" conversation and Alpine Divorce are really the same conversation, and what both of them are pointing to underneathThe story we've been told as women about the outdoors, who it's safe for, and why I think it's time we rewrite itWhat's coming at the free Solo Hiker Summit, June 3–5 — and why this episode is a preview of exactly what we're going to dig into there 🗓️ PS—Registration is NOW OPEN for our upcoming Solo Hiker Summit! It’s happening June 3-5, 2026. This virtual summit is for women who are done waiting for the right person, the right conditions, or the right version of themselves — and are ready to finally hike alone, go confidently, and maybe even spend a night or two in the backcountry. 😉 👉 Register NOW at shedreamsofalpine.com/summit 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.

    41 min
  5. Ep 099. MVP: Adventures that Made Me: My First Solo Backpacking Trip (Mount Langley)

    May 13

    Ep 099. MVP: Adventures that Made Me: My First Solo Backpacking Trip (Mount Langley)

    In today’s episode, I’m taking you back to the solo backpacking trip that shaped me in all the best ways, my very first overnight alone on the trail. I share what inspired me to go solo in the first place, how I handled the fear, the unexpected snow that changed my plans, and the plot twist at the trailhead that almost stranded me. This trip wasn’t perfect, but it gave me huge confidence in myself, my decision-making, and my leadership skills. If you’ve been wondering whether you can really do this solo backpacking thing... this episode is for you. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Why I felt called to go solo—and how that decision changed meThe exact fears I faced leading up to the trip (and what helped me push through)How I rerouted my trip plan on the fly—and felt confident making safety decisions soloWhat I learned from choosing not to summit the peak I had plannedThe mindset shifts that helped me feel safe alone at night4 key takeaways for anyone dreaming of their first solo backpacking adventure Read on our Blog: Trail Guide to Hiking Mount Langley 🗓️ PS—Don’t forget to save the date for our upcoming Solo Hiker Summit! It’s happening June 3-5, 2026. This virtual summit is for women who are done waiting for the right person, the right conditions, or the right version of themselves — and are ready to finally hike alone, go confidently, and maybe even spend a night or two in the backcountry. 😉 Registration opens at the end of May. Join our newsletter here (shedreamsofalpine.com/email) to be FIRST to know when registration opens for the Solo Hiker Summit. 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.

    45 min
  6. Ep 098. What We Learned About Fear From 300+ Women Who Want to Go Solo Backpacking

    May 6

    Ep 098. What We Learned About Fear From 300+ Women Who Want to Go Solo Backpacking

    This week's episode is a takeover — and a good one. Kellie, community manager at She Dreams of Alpine and coach inside the Backpacking Badass Program, steps in (while Allison is off with clients on a rock climbing retreat in Greece) to share something we think is one of the most important episodes we've published. A few years ago, we surveyed over 300 women about what was actually stopping them from solo hiking and backpacking. We didn't just skim the data, we read every single response. And what we found stopped us cold. This episode isn't tips. It's a mirror. It's for the woman who has been saying "someday" for years and just needs to know she's not alone. In this episode, Kellie covers: The fear nobody in the outdoor industry is openly addressing, and why it's time that changesWhat the real statistics say about safety for women on the trail (it's not what you've been told)Why solo hiking and backpacking are acts of reclamation for so many women, and what word showed up again and again in survey responses that says everythingThe loneliness piece... and how it's not just about being alone on the trail, it's about having no one who gets itAnd so much more! 🗓️ PS—Don’t forget to save the date for our upcoming Solo Hiker Summit! It’s happening June 3-5, 2026. This virtual summit is for women who are done waiting for the right person, the right conditions, or the right version of themselves — and are ready to finally hike alone, go confidently, and maybe even spend a night or two in the backcountry. 😉 Registration opens at the end of May. Join our newsletter here (shedreamsofalpine.com/email) to be FIRST to know when registration opens for the Solo Hiker Summit. 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.

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

    Apr 29

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

    Apr 15

    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

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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
    104
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Allison Boyle
  • Show Website
    The Adventurous Reinvention

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