She, Who Wanders

The Great Wanderlust
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She, Who Wanders is a podcast for women who wander off-the-beaten-path in travel, and in life.  Hosted by Candice McCoy, a wife +  mom to two sets of twins, a writer + storyteller, deep thinker - well, overthinker at least - and apparently, now a podcaster;)  This is a show about pushing boundaries, embracing risks, and creating a vibrant existence that's true to our deepest values. Living outside the box means digging deep and connecting with our inner selves.It means tuning out the noise of society and listening to the whispers of our souls.I created this podcast to inspire you to take bold action and live life on your own terms. But thankfully we don't have to do it alone.WANDER WITH ME...Hit the subscribe button, take a screenshot + tag me on Instagram at @the_great_wanderlust so we can move this relationship to the DMs.Join more than 1,000 women + fellow wanderers over at thegreatwanderlust.com/hello. I'll send you my tried and true list of books that have helped me along my journey.I hope you’ll come along and be inspired to take bold action in alignment with your highest values, whatever they may be.  And most of all, ask the bigger questions and discover what is your Great Wanderlust?

Episodes

  1. 08/30/2023

    Reflecting on Season 1 of She, Who Wanders - Candice McCoy

    After launching the She, Who Wanders series on my blog in the fall of 2022, I just couldn’t shake the feeling that these conversations needed space to go deeper.  And as I’m sitting here in awe that we’ve hit more than 1000 downloads, I realize I must not be the only one who felt that way.   Hundreds of women have been impacted by these stories - of resilience, creativity + determination to live life more freely and intentionally.  Those of us who have dreams and visions in our hearts that may seem a little (or a lot) crazy to the rest of the world, can absolutely chase those dreams on our own, but when we can see and hear from other women who are walking through fear + forging their own path, it becomes just a little easier…and more fun. It’s still surreal to me to be wrapping up season one, but I wanted to pause and take a moment to reflect on the last 9 episodes and lift some of the key themes that emerged from this first season.  Some of my favorites are the importance of living out our values, prioritizing family time + slower living, nurturing mental well-being, moving through fear, and finding meaningful purpose to propel us forward in life. We also chatted about the impact of minimalism, the strength of community, and the significance of embracing what makes us feel most alive. I hope you connect with and feel inspired by these as much as I have - I’m so grateful and excited to have you along as a part of this community. We’re in this together! Episode Shownotes: www.thegreatwanderlust.com/post/season-one-recap 9 Takeaways from Season One Living Out ValuesOwning TimeMental Health and Self-CareEmbracing What Makes Us Feel AliveDealing with DarknessMoving Through FearDiscovering Your Meaningful MissionPower of MinimalismCommunity MattersFind Candice on Instagram at @the_great_wanderlust THE GREAT WANDERLUST - JOIN US! Join more than 1,000 women who subscribe the Wander-List - it’s a weekly email I curate and share with our community of women who live off-the-beaten path. Inside, I share a rollup of inspiring stories of women in this community and my favorite links to articles, podcast recs and more. Subscribe for free at thegreatwanderlust.com/hello

    11 min

  2. 08/16/2023

    She, Who Chooses Faith + Centers Impact - Christina McEvoy

    Today's guest has not only been a source of inspiration and so many tools for growth for me since I met her a few years ago, she has also built an incredible community of like minded women that has become a place of empowerment for myself and so many others. Christina is a wife, mom of two teen boys, and a three-time cancer survivor. In 2016, she founded her company, Adventure Together, and the MaxxExplore Instagram account, where she is a full time travel creator, working with dozens of renowned brands and destinations all over the world. While inspiring and equipping families to travel and explore near and far. After selling everything and traveling Central and South America full-time starting in 2019, she also founded Insta Success, which is an online membership program that trains and empowers people to build profitable and sustainable travel brands on Instagram. And if all of that wasn't enough, she also hosts group trips across the globe to destinations like Bali, Iceland, Fiji, and Costa Rica. She is seriously one of my biggest inspirations in travel, mom life, and business, and so much more. Episode Shownotes: www.thegreatwanderlust.com/post/macs Episode Highlights Introduction 0:01Christina's Story 1:43How did they decide to leave the states? 6:14Doubts and doubts about the decision. 10:56The importance of family time. 16:00The Great Wunderlist. 20:52The transition back into a new home. 23:38The power of hypnotherapy. 29:59What does it hurt to have faith? 36:47The last day of her career. 41:52The importance of alignment and faith. 46:27Find Christina on Instagram at @macs_explore Find Candice on Instagram at @the_great_wanderlust THE GREAT WANDERLUST - JOIN US! Join more than 1,000 women who subscribe the Wander-List - it’s a weekly email I curate and share with our community of women who live off-the-beaten path. Inside, I share a rollup of inspiring stories of women in this community and my favorite links to articles, podcast recs and more. Subscribe for free at thegreatwanderlust.com/hello

    51 min

  3. 08/09/2023

    She, Who Rediscovers Herself + Builds Community - Sara Koppa

    Today, we’re chatting with the amazing Sara Koppa.  Sara is a wife, mom to 5 and an adventure-driven nomad who’s been traveling full-time in her RV with her family for over a year now. While world-schooling along the way, she shares her passion for adventure, travel and wellness not only online, but also through retreats she hosts around the world.  I am inspired by watching her follow her heart, take risks and create her own reality. In this episode, we talk about Sara’s experiences from driving their RV to Baja Mexico and her approach to world schooling her five children. She talks about overcoming fears in making decisions and her daily routines and rituals that help her maintain a positive mindset. She also shares about the women's retreats that she hosts to help women find community and rediscover themselves on a deeper level. Episode Shownotes: www.thegreatwanderlust.com/post/koppa Episode Highlights Sara's background. 0:02Learning on the Go with Worldschooling 3:54Inspiring Curiosity in Your Kids 8:49The Adventure to Baja 12:48Facing Fears + Going for It 16:03How she started hosting retreats for moms 19:25The importance of having a life outside of work. 24:52Rapid fire questions and answers. 28:24Where to connect with me online? 31:24Find Sara on Instagram at @koppa7adventures + @soul.adventure.collective Find Candice on Instagram at @the_great_wanderlust THE GREAT WANDERLUST - JOIN US! Join more than 1,000 women who subscribe the Wander-List - it’s a weekly email I curate and share with our community of women who live off-the-beaten path. Inside, I share a rollup of inspiring stories of women in this community and my favorite links to articles, podcast recs and more. Subscribe for free at thegreatwanderlust.com/hello

    33 min

  4. 08/02/2023

    She, Who Lives With Less + Discovers More - Kimmie Pitman

    Kimmie is a wife, mom of two, and adventurous nomad who gave up a traditional lifestyle to live full-time with her family of four in their RV. Craving more time together as a family and the ability to focus on experiences over things, she and her husband downsized everything. They made bold moves, so they could live an active adventure with their kids on the road, mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, and just being learners of life all along the way. With their faith at the center of everything, they are homeschooling their kids, focusing on more natural ways of living and spending the majority of their time outdoors to be as close to nature as possible.  Kimmie is passionate about health, fitness, and well-being and shares how simple it can really be for women to take the best care of themselves and literally add more life to their days. Episode Shownotes: www.thegreatwanderlust.com/post/wildpitmans Episode Highlights How the pandemic led to a new lifestyle. 1:29Transition from traditional lifestyle to Rv lifestyle. 5:16The benefits of downsizing and simplifying. 9:09Advice for parents who are considering homeschooling. 13:26Nurturing your child's natural curiosity. 18:22Your Great Wunderlist. 20:49Creating value in yours + your kids lives. 25:14The importance of asking yourself what you want. 28:30Rapid Fire Questions. 32:37Find Kimmie on Instagram at @wildpitmans Find Candice on Instagram at @the_great_wanderlust THE GREAT WANDERLUST - JOIN US! Join more than 1,000 women who subscribe the Wander-List - it’s a weekly email I curate and share with our community of women who live off-the-beaten path. Inside, I share a rollup of inspiring stories of women in this community and my favorite links to articles, podcast recs and more. Subscribe for free at thegreatwanderlust.com/hello

    34 min

  5. 07/26/2023

    She, Who Rebuilds Joy in the Wake of Grief - Tiffany Rampey

    Tiffany is a solo-mom of two, a 15-year teacher, seeker of joy, and lover of all things adventure and getting active outdoors. In May of 2020, her husband of 14 years died suddenly, completely changing the course of her and her children’s lives.  Struggling to believe that she would every find joy or happiness again, she started traveling - both with her kids and alone, as a way to heal and re-charge her soul. Tiffany is such a strong woman not only for herself and her family, but also in sharing her story through her account @rebuilding.joy as a way to help others navigate through grief, find joy, and live every single moment to the fullest.  Tiffany inspires me everyday to not wait on my dreams, but to follow my heart and take risks.  I’m so excited to introduce her and share her story with you today…. Episode Shownotes: www.thegreatwanderlust.com/post/rebuildingjoy Episode Highlights Introduction 0:01Tiffany's Story 1:30Navigating Grief 3:20How does worry present itself in her life? 7:50The importance of being a good mom. 13:49Road Tripping as a family. 16:26Traveling doesn't have to be epic. 21:10 Prepping for a Year Abroad 23:45How to recognize the spark of joy. 28:57 Find Tiffany on Instagram at @rebuilding.joy Find Candice on Instagram at @the_great_wanderlust THE GREAT WANDERLUST - JOIN US! Join more than 1,000 women who subscribe the Wander-List - it’s a weekly email I curate and share with our community of women who live off-the-beaten path. Inside, I share a rollup of inspiring stories of women in this community and my favorite links to articles, podcast recs and more. Subscribe for free at thegreatwanderlust.com/hello

    38 min

  6. 07/19/2023

    She, Who Finds Alignment Living a Nomadic Family Adventure - Mel Lahr

    Mel (@lahrs.with.latitude) is a wife, mom of four, plus two dogs, and former social worker turned seven year nomad living on the road with her family in their RV. In those seven years, they've traveled all over the United States and parts of Mexico, as well as internationally, most recently spending three months in Greece. A dreamer whose favorite place is exploring nature with her family. She's on a mission to inspire families all over the world to live their best and most vibrant life by sharing tips for everything from education on the road, to travel guides, on destinations across the country. I can't wait to share her story and perspective with you. Episode Shownotes: www.thegreatwanderlust.com/post/lahrswithlatitude Episode Highlights Intro 0:01Mel's Story 1:17Creating Consistency on the Road. 12:39Finding Community as Nomads. 19:06Managing anxiety and taking the leap. 22:31Homeschooling vs. Unschooling. 27:19Rapid Fire Questions. 30:28Connecting to Mel. 36:39Find Mel on Instagram at @lahrs.with.latitude Find Candice on Instagram at @the_great_wanderlust THE GREAT WANDERLUST - JOIN US! Join more than 1,000 women who subscribe the Wander-List - it’s a weekly email I curate and share with our community of women who live off-the-beaten path. Inside, I share a rollup of inspiring stories of women in this community and my favorite links to articles, podcast recs and more. Subscribe for free at thegreatwanderlust.com/hello

    39 min

  7. 07/12/2023

    She, Who Is Capable + Builds an Inclusive Community on the Trails - Amanda Powell

    Meet Amanda. She’s an outdoorsy mom living with mild cerebral palsy and the founder of National Park Capable, which seeks to help people with all abilities have the resources they need to spend time outdoors and travel based on their own ability level in things like adaptive sports, safety, and accessibility in the 63 National Parks. Having once been told she would never walk, you can now find Amanda biking, hiking and taking on physical challenges all over the US, often alongside her adorable 3 year-old daughter, and hosting meetups to build a community of adventurers. Her meaningful mission is to inspire ALL people to get out and explore the outdoors, regardless of their ability level and to show that we can all enjoy it together.  I’m so excited to share some inspiration with you through Amanda’s incredible story today on the She, Who Wanders Podcast.  Episode Shownotes: www.thegreatwanderlust.com/post/amanda Episode Highlights Introduction 0:01Amanda's Backstory 1:26Facing Challenges 3:38Outdoor Adventures + National Park Capable 6:15Amanda's Nonprofit Aspirations 14:38Raising Awareness 16:42The Importance of Inclusion 19:31Your Great Wanderlust  22:10Rapid Fire Questions 23:52*** Update! Since the podcast was recorded, Amanda’s nonprofit, Everybody on Trails has now launched! Follow the link to get connected with this incredible mission! Find Amanda on Instagram at @nationalparkcapable Find Candice on Instagram at @the_great_wanderlust THE GREAT WANDERLUST - JOIN US! Join more than 1,000 women who subscribe the Wander-List - it’s a weekly email I curate and share with our community of women who live off-the-beaten path. Inside, I share a rollup of inspiring stories of women in this community and my favorite links to articles, podcast recs and more. Subscribe for free at thegreatwanderlust.com/hello

    28 min

  8. 07/05/2023

    She, Who Centers Intention in the Everyday - Katayah Jones

    Meet Katayah.  She’s a wife, mom of two girls and Thai food lover who is passionate about living everyday with presence.  Having experienced the loss of her mother too soon, she now views her own motherhood journey through a different, more intentional lens.  She loves adventures, family trips + experiencing new things with her family, truly living out her motto of “memories over materialism.”  She authentically shares about the ups and downs of her modern style of homeschooling, her foray into worldschooling, how minimalism has changed her life, and inspiration for stay-at-home moms.  She’s also a go-to source for adventures around the Washington DC area and beyond, especially budget-friendly family experiences. Listen and be inspired to dig deeper in life and make space for what matters most. Episode Shownotes: www.thegreatwanderlust.com/post/katayah Find Katayah on Instagram at @katayah Find Candice on Instagram at @the_great_wanderlust THE GREAT WANDERLUST - JOIN US! Join more than 1,000 women who subscribe the Wander-List - it’s a weekly email I curate and share with our community of women who live off-the-beaten path. Inside, I share a rollup of inspiring stories of women in this community and my favorite links to articles, podcast recs and more. Subscribe for free at thegreatwanderlust.com/hello

    32 min

  9. 06/28/2023

    She, Who Adventures Responsibly Brave - Nichole Holze

    Meet Nichole.  She’s a wife, homeschooling mom of two from Arkansas, part of the Run Wild My Child Exec team, a  Wild + Free contributor and has even coined her own phrase and developed a course around helping parents be “responsibly brave.”  Since her kids were in diapers, Nichole has been taking them on her own for roadtrips and adventures, even living out of a van her husband converted for a multi week trip around the U.S.  She’s an inspiration in the travel and adventure community, and I’m excited to share her story. Episode Shownotes: www.thegreatwanderlust.com/post/coleyraeh Find Nichole on Instagram at @coleyraeh Find Candice on Instagram at @the_great_wanderlust THE GREAT WANDERLUST - JOIN US! Join more than 1,000 women who subscribe the Wander-List - it’s a weekly email I curate and share with our community of women who live off-the-beaten path. Inside, I share a rollup of inspiring stories of women in this community and my favorite links to articles, podcast recs and more. Subscribe for free at thegreatwanderlust.com/hello

    31 min

  10. 06/21/2023

    She, Who Prioritizes Her Mental Health + Traveling with Teens + Tweens - Tiphini Axtell

    Meet Tiphini.  She’s a wife and mom of four (plus two dogs!) based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, but currently embarking on a year of full-time travel around the world with her family.  She is passionate about experiencing the world, outdoor adventure and living life on her own terms.  Having taken an extended family trip around Ecuador earlier this year, she knows first-hand how travel can be used as a tool for family bonding and healing.  Tiphini is a mental health advocate and works to bring women together to rediscover their passions and purpose.  In this episode, she gives so much insight and inspiration as well as her top 5 tips for helping tweens/teens enjoy the outdoors. Find Tiphini on Instagram at @the_axplorers Find Candice on Instagram at @the_great_wanderlust THE GREAT WANDERLUST - JOIN US! Join more than 1,000 women who subscribe the Wander-List - it’s a weekly email I curate and share with our community of women who live off-the-beaten path. Inside, I share a rollup of inspiring stories of women in this community and my favorite links to articles, podcast recs and more. Subscribe for free at thegreatwanderlust.com/hello

    38 min

  11. TRAILER

    Welcome to She, Who Wanders

    Hey, I’m Candice. I’m a wife + a mom of two sets of twins, a writer + storyteller, deep thinker - well, overthinker at least - and apparently, now a podcaster;) She, Who Wanders is a podcast about pushing boundaries, embracing risks, and creating a vibrant existence that's true to our deepest values. From Africa to Australia, Canada to the U.S., I've had the chance to interview women who are living life on their own terms. And guess what? There's actually a lot we have in common. Living outside the box means digging deep and connecting with our inner selves. It means tuning out the noise of society and listening to the whispers of our souls. I created this podcast to inspire you to take bold action and live life on your own terms. But thankfully we don't have to do it alone. Coming up each week in this season, you’ll hear the stories of women like Sarah, who sold everything to travel the world, Tiffany who is bravely navigating the tension between grief and joy, Christina who turned her passion for travel into an impactful business that has enabled her family to experience living in dozens of countries together, and occasional musings from my enneagram 4 mind. WANDER WITH ME... Hit the subscribe button, take a screenshot + tag me on Instagram at @the_great_wanderlust so we can move this relationship to the DMs. Join more than 1,000 women + fellow wanderers over at thegreatwanderlust.com/hello. I'll send you my tried and true list of books that have helped me along my journey.

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She, Who Wanders is a podcast for women who wander off-the-beaten-path in travel, and in life.  Hosted by Candice McCoy, a wife +  mom to two sets of twins, a writer + storyteller, deep thinker - well, overthinker at least - and apparently, now a podcaster;)  This is a show about pushing boundaries, embracing risks, and creating a vibrant existence that's true to our deepest values. Living outside the box means digging deep and connecting with our inner selves.It means tuning out the noise of society and listening to the whispers of our souls.I created this podcast to inspire you to take bold action and live life on your own terms. But thankfully we don't have to do it alone.WANDER WITH ME...Hit the subscribe button, take a screenshot + tag me on Instagram at @the_great_wanderlust so we can move this relationship to the DMs.Join more than 1,000 women + fellow wanderers over at thegreatwanderlust.com/hello. I'll send you my tried and true list of books that have helped me along my journey.I hope you’ll come along and be inspired to take bold action in alignment with your highest values, whatever they may be.  And most of all, ask the bigger questions and discover what is your Great Wanderlust?

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