Breaking Cycles and Finding Meaning Through Nature with Bridget Crocker, Author of "The River’s Daughter"
Day in a Canoe Podcast: Financial Planning, Wealth Management, RIA
Release Date: 12/15/2025
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info_outlineToday, we’re joined by Bridget Crocker, Adventure Travel Writer and Author of “The River’s Daughter,” to talk about her journey from growing up along the Snake River in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to becoming an international river guide and writer. Bridget explores how nature, adventure, and personal reflection shaped her understanding of true wealth — one rooted in connection, curiosity, and healing. Her memoir captures both her physical and emotional voyages, revealing how confronting hardship can lead to profound growth and reconciliation.
Key Takeaways:
00:00 Introduction.
01:50 Bridget’s life on the Snake River sparked her passion for guiding and writing.
03:54 At 20, Bridget’s Zambezi guiding sparked a global journey.
05:03 Successful clients with big careers find themselves on an equal footing in nature.
07:17 “The River’s Daughter” tells of finding connection in nature and a life on rivers.
09:19 The Zambezi river god Nyami Nyami teaches that anger often hides deeper pain.
11:28 A story that offers hope to anyone seeking healing and a new family legacy.
12:38 A dream of Bridget’s late father in a canoe symbolized love and legacy.
13:22 Bridget’s father was her paddle partner in breaking cycles and inspiring hope.
Resources Mentioned:
Bridget Crocker
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridgetcrocker/
Bridget Crocker’s | Website
https://bridgetcrocker.com/
The River’s Daughter Book
https://www.amazon.com/Rivers-Daughter-Bridget-Crocker/dp/1954118546
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