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Kindred Roads Podcast

Kindred Roads Podcast

Written by: Mary Goggin
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congratulations!

you finally found the community of adventurers, travelers, and change makers to validate your unconventional life plans…

You’ve got a bucket list a mile long and have most likely already jumped out of an airplane (and maybe felt way too much joy doing it). Maybe you’re a travel filmmaker, scuba diver, mountain climber, surfer, or van lifer. Or maybe you’re a creator, entrepreneur, artist, or builder chasing a vision that doesn’t fit inside a traditional box. Or maybe you’re just dreaming of your next adventure, whether that’s sailing around Australia, competing on The Amazing Race, or finally choosing a life that feels aligned.

Well, you’re in good company here. Our guests are right there with you, living fully, unapologetically, and with purpose.

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Episodes
  • The Sailor Who Caught On Fire in the Middle of the Atlantic...
    Jan 15 2026

    Max Campbell is sailing around the world on a 50 year old Swan 37 named Elixir, a boat he rebuilt by hand and turned into a fully functioning home at sea. Over the past few years, he has sailed from the UK to New Zealand with an ever changing crew, navigating open ocean crossings, remote coastlines, and places that can only be reached by boat.

    In this episode, Max walks us through the moments that defined his journey. He shares the story of being caught on fire during a solo Atlantic crossing, then sailing alone for two more days with serious burns to reach land. He explains what daily life actually looks like at sea, how it feels to be disconnected for weeks at a time, and why that level of isolation can bring clarity rather than fear.

    We also dive into experiences that still feel hard to believe, such as being boarded off the coast of Venezuela, spending time in an immigration jail in southern Mexico, listening to firsthand stories from people who crossed the Darien Gap, and reaching South Pacific islands where boats are the only way in and trading supplies for food is still part of everyday life. This conversation is raw, eye opening, and deeply human, and it offers a rare look at what it really means to live at the edge of the world.

    Let’s dive in!

    Connect with Max and follow the journey below:

    • Instagram
    • Youtube
    • Tiktok
    • Website
    • Patreon Sailing Crew
    • About Elixir and the Crew

    Follow along on other platforms:

    • Instagram
    • Tiktok
    • Youtube

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    KEYWORDS

    Max Campbell, Untide, un tide, Elixir sailboat, Swan 37, sailing around the world, circumnavigation, solo Atlantic crossing, Atlantic crossing fire, boat fire accident, ocean sailing crew, sailing New Zealand, South Pacific remote islands, being boarded at sea, Venezuela coast guard boarding, piracy at sea story, Mexico immigration jail, Tapachula detention center, Darien Gap stories, sailing content creator

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    52 mins
  • She Traveled the World Alone as a Female for 20 Months… (And How You Can Too)
    Dec 22 2025

    Natalie Ng is a videographer and writer from Perth, Australia who spent 20 months traveling the world alone. She did not leave with everything figured out. She left with questions, curiosity, and a willingness to learn as she went.

    In this episode, Natalie talks honestly about what it was like to travel solo as a woman for the first time. She walks through the fears she had before leaving, how she approached safety on the road, and how she handled the concerns and expectations of family back home. She shares the practical ways she built confidence over time, learned to trust her instincts, and made decisions that kept her grounded while constantly moving.

    We also talk about the places that shaped her experience most, including time in Italy, the Balkans, Morocco, Nepal, and Southeast Asia. Natalie shares stories from trekking to Annapurna Base Camp, volunteering in Nepal, navigating different cultures as a solo woman, and learning when to slow down instead of rushing to the next place.

    This conversation is for women who want to travel alone but feel unsure about safety, judgment, or not knowing where to start. It is an honest look at long term solo female travel, what actually helps, what matters most, and why you do not need a perfect plan to begin. Let’s dive in!

    Connect with Natalie:

    • Website
    • Shop Her Prints
    • Read Her Blogs
    • Instagram

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    Follow along on other platforms:

    • Instagram
    • Tiktok
    • Youtube

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    KEYWORDS

    solo female travel, traveling alone as a woman, how to travel solo as a woman, solo female traveler podcast, long term solo travel, traveling the world alone female, women who travel solo, solo travel tips for women, how to travel the world alone, female digital nomad travel, solo travel safety for women, budgeting for long term travel, solo travel confidence, women traveling the world alone, how to start solo traveling

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    2 hrs and 24 mins
  • The Air Force Colonel Who Became a NASA Astronaut and Commanded the International Space Station…
    Dec 5 2025

    Colonel Terry Virts is a retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, test pilot, NASA astronaut, and former Commander of the International Space Station. He has flown 45 combat missions, piloted the Space Shuttle Endeavour, and spent more than 200 days in space, including three spacewalks.

    In this episode, Terry shares his extraordinary journey, from growing up with a dream of becoming an astronaut, to the moment he first looked out over Earth from the Cupola. We talk about the discipline of flying F-16s, the lessons of leadership learned in the Air Force Academy, and what life is really like on the ISS…from sleeping weightless to handling false alarms.

    He also opens up about filming the IMAX documentary, "A Beautiful Planet," narrated by Jennifer Lawrence, directing "One More Orbit" to set a world record flying around the globe, and how his love for storytelling and photography led to his art exhibit,"View From Above."

    Now, as a U.S. Senate candidate in Texas, Terry is focused on bringing ethics, service, and integrity back to public office.

    Lastly, he talks about the values that have guided every mission of his life, including courage, humility, and service before self, and why he still believes America’s best days are ahead. This episode is a look inside spaceflight, leadership, and what happens when you choose to serve beyond yourself.

    Connect with Terry:

    • Website
    • Instagram
    • Launch Video (1M+ views)
    • Buy His Book, How to Astronaut
    • Watch His Documentary, One More Orbit
    • See His Photography Exhibit, View From Above
    • Support His Senate Campaign

    Follow along on other platforms:

    • Instagram
    • Tiktok
    • Youtube

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    KEYWORDS

    Terry Virts interview, NASA astronaut, International Space Station, astronaut podcast, space travel stories, One More Orbit documentary, A Beautiful Planet IMAX, How to Astronaut book, astronaut photography, astronaut training, space shuttle Endeavour, fighter pilot stories, F16 pilot, spacewalk experience, view from above art, life in space, astronaut sleeping weightless, NASA leadership lessons, astronaut turned politician, Terry Virts Senate campaign

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    52 mins
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