The Trail Dames Podcast
Bios- Jackie Kane - A random meeting on a beach leads to a calling that cannot be ignored. My awesome sister-in-law sits down to talk about her recent journey on the Camino. Nicole van Marle is a social worker from the Netherlands. With a background in supporting people through social and personal challenges, she has dedicated her career to helping others improve their well-being. Currently, she is taking a one-year sabbatical to focus on personal growth and her journey as a pilgrim. Rebecca Mattern finds joy being outdoors and spending time with other humans and animals. She is...
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Bio- A random meeting on a beach leads to a calling that cannot be ignored. My awesome sister-in-law sits down to talk about her recent journey on the Camino. Guest Links- Jackie on Facebook - Jackie on Instagram - her business partner Walking with Sam - Passport to Everwhere, Andrew McCarthy - Fairfield University Womens Field Hockey - Fairfield University - Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: The Summit: The Trail Dames Foundation: Instagram: Facebook: Hiking Radio Network: Hiking Radio...
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Bios- Jackie Kane - random meeting on a beach leads to a calling that cannot be ignored. My awesome sister-in-law sits down to talk about her recent journey on the Camino. Nicole - Nicole van Marle is a social worker from the Netherlands. With a background in supporting people through social and personal challenges, she has dedicated her career to helping others improve their well-being. Currently, she is taking a one-year sabbatical to focus on personal growth and her journey as a pilgrim. Rebecca - Fabrizio - Guest Links- Jackie on Facebook - Jackie on Instagram - Walking...
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Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Lite Shoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new...
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Silvia Resnik is a certified coach with a Master's degree in Business Economics. Her professional journey began as a kindergarten teacher, transitioned into HR Management, and eventually led her to entrepreneurship. On the surface, she had checked all the boxes: a fulfilling career, marriage, a beautiful home, and a well-structured life. Yet, despite these accomplishments, Silvia felt an inner void. Years of self-exploration led her to uncover that she is an alone-born twin—a revelation that provided some insight but didn't bring the peace she sought. The turning point came during her...
info_outlineThe Trail Dames Podcast
Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Lite Shoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with...
info_outlineThe Trail Dames Podcast
Bio- A random meeting on a beach leads to a calling that cannot be ignored. My awesome sister-in-law sits down to talk about her recent journey on the Camino. Guest Links- Jackie on Facebook - Jackie on Instagram - Walking with Sam - Passport to Everwhere, Andrew McCarthy - Fairfield University Womens Field Hockey - Fairfield University - Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: The Summit: The Trail Dames Foundation: Instagram: Facebook: Hiking Radio Network: Hiking Radio Network on...
info_outlineThe Trail Dames Podcast
Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Lite Shoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with...
info_outlineThe Trail Dames Podcast
A random meeting on a beach leads to a calling that cannot be ignored. My awesome sister-in-law sits down to talk about her recent journey on the Camino. Guest Links- Jackie on Facebook - Jackie on Instagram - Walking with Sam - Passport to Everwhere, Andrew McCarthy - Fairfield University Womens Field Hockey - Fairfield University - Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: The Summit: The Trail Dames Foundation: Instagram: Facebook: Hiking Radio Network: Hiking Radio Network on...
info_outlineThe Trail Dames Podcast
Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Lite Shoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with...
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Jackie Kane - random meeting on a beach leads to a calling that cannot be ignored. My awesome sister-in-law sits down to talk about her recent journey on the Camino.
Nicole - Nicole van Marle is a social worker from the Netherlands. With a background in supporting people through social and personal challenges, she has dedicated her career to helping others improve their well-being. Currently, she is taking a one-year sabbatical to focus on personal growth and her journey as a pilgrim.
Rebecca -
Fabrizio -
Guest Links-
Jackie on Facebook - Jackie Kiki Kane
Jackie on Instagram - Instagram (@jackiekane_)
Walking with Sam - Walking with Sam: A Father, a Son, and Five Hundred Miles Across Spain
Passport to Everwhere, Andrew McCarthy - "Passport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs Bradley" Know Before You Go: Camino de Santiago with Author Andrew McCarthy (Podcast Episode 2023) | Talk-Show
Fairfield University Womens Field Hockey - Field Hockey
Fairfield University - Fairfield University
Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at [email protected]
You can find the Trail Dames at:
Our website:Trail Dames
The Summit: The Summit 2024 - Presented by the Trail Dames
The Trail Dames Foundation: Trail Dames Charitable Foundation | Home
Instagram: Trail Dames (@traildames)
Facebook: Trail Dames | Facebook
Hiking Radio Network: Hiking Radio Network
Hiking Radio Network on Instagram: HikingRadioNetwork (@hikingradionetwork)
Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters
"Dance Upon This Earth"
The Burns Sisters