For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by Tim Bersch and Lauren Landon. They are the creators of the travel YouTube channel, A Gap Year at 30.

I met Tim and Lauren while sailing to Antarctica. Tim is originally from Germany, Lauren is from the UK. They met while Tim was working in London. At the time, they both had stable careers. Still, they felt called to something more. Lauren was on a strong corporate path and highly ambitious. She chose to step away from it all, and they began exploring the world together. Their travels took them through Asia, Africa, South America, and eventually Antarctica. Along the way, they built a YouTube channel to inspire others to seek meaningful experiences in their own lives.

In this episode, we reflect on our unforgettable journey to Antarctica. We talk about walking on the frozen continent and encountering penguins up close. We also discuss the friendships formed through shared adventure. Beyond the trip, we explore the mindset required to follow what truly matters. That choice often means leaving comfort and stability behind. Tim, Lauren, and I also talk about balancing work with fulfillment. And how listening to your inner voice can lead to a more purpose-driven life.

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Many people think goal setting has to be complicated to work. They use spreadsheets, color-coded planners, and long lists of resolutions. But in my experience, the goals that last are usually the simplest ones. They work best when they connect to the kind of life you want to live. The real problem isn't that people don't set goals. It's that they set too many. Or they set goals without a clear plan.

In this episode, I share a simple approach to goal setting. It focuses on a few key areas of life that create momentum, structure, and freedom when they are in place. This isn't about being perfect or filling every hour of your day. It's about choosing a small number of meaningful goals and sticking to them on purpose. If you want real progress this year without burning out, this episode will help you keep your goals simple, focused, and aligned with the life you're building.

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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by Patrick Diedrich, the Editorial Content Director for Recoil Offgrid Magazine.

Patrick has a deep background rooted in service, resilience, and preparedness. He served in the Army as a Cavalry Scout, where he developed the mindset of strength, adaptability, and perseverance that still guides his life today. Patrick continues to sharpen those skills through ongoing education and real-world experience, including a recent two-week expedition to the Amazon. Where he spent time with indigenous tribes to learn how to survive in one of the harshest environments in the world. Experiences like this have allowed Patrick to continually push himself while reinforcing the principles of resilience and preparedness that he's learned early in life.

In this episode, Patrick and I talk about his journey from military service to leadership in the preparedness and survival space. We dive deeper into his time in the Amazon and the lessons modern people can learn from indigenous knowledge and ancestral skills. We also discuss how anyone can build greater resilience and mental toughness in today's world of constant stimulation, 24-hour news cycles, and social media overload. Furthermore, we talk about his work at Recoil Offgrid Magazine, and what you can learn from the publication.

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We all know, intellectually, that time is finite. But most of us live as if we have an endless supply of it. We tell ourselves we'll start someday, travel someday, take the risk someday, or finally go after the thing we really want next year. But "someday" has a way of quietly turning into years, and years into decades, until one day we realize just how much we've delayed.

In this episode, I reflect on the real cost of waiting. From the reminder that none of us are promised tomorrow, to personal moments where I waited longer than I wish I had, to the simple but powerful idea of memento mori... remember that you will die. This isn't about fear or regret, but awareness. Because the greatest risk isn't failure, it's reaching the end of your life wishing you had acted when you had the chance. This episode is for anyone who's been putting something off and needs a reminder that the best time to begin isn't someday, it's now.

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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by traveler, storyteller, and author, Melissa Rodway.

Melissa grew up in a small town in Ontario, but her perspective on the world was expanded early in life. As a child, her family spent a year living in a remote bush town in Western Australia, where they traveled throughout Australia, New Zealand, and Bali. Since then, Melissa has lived across Canada and chased adventure in many forms. Her travels have included trekking in the Alps, paragliding in Nepal, riding chicken buses through Central America, and exploring close to her home. She is the creator of FLY Travel Media, a storytelling platform that shares the real highs and lows of travel, and the author of the travel memoir, The People You Meet.

In this episode, Melissa and I talk about how her love for travel began and the experiences that shaped her along the way. We discuss both the highlights and the misadventures that come with life on the road. Melissa also shares practical advice for new and aspiring travelers, including tips on safety, lodging, and handling the unexpected. We explore how travel can change your perspective on the world and help you grow as a person. Finally, we dive into her writing journey and how the people we encounter while traveling can leave a lasting impact.

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Stepping foot on Antarctica is one of the rarest experiences a person can have. It was also an experience that left me wondering, "Where do I even go from here?" After all, how do you follow up something that feels like the peak of adventure? But as I've been reflecting on this journey, I've come to realize that Antarctica wasn't the end of anything. It was a turning point, another chapter in the ongoing story I'm writing with my life.

In this episode, I share what it felt like to stand on the frozen continent, why "topping" an adventure isn't the real goal, and how this experience has reshaped the way I think about exploration and identity. From embracing the idea of building a legend to recognizing that there's still so much of the world left to see. These reflections are for anyone who's ever reached a milestone and wondered what comes next. This is about continuing the journey, evolving as an adventurer, and intentionally crafting the story you want to look back on decades from now.

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For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I'm joined by philanthropist, endurance athlete, and first-time author, Jason Nacey.

Jason has spent years traveling the world through his work with the USANA Foundation and in athlete and sponsorship programs in sports marketing. He lives by the philosophy, "Nobody else is coming to solve your problems," and he proves it through consistent action. Jason has completed an Ironman, competed in Spartan World Championships, and pushed himself both creatively and professionally. His debut book, Above the Shoulders, breaks down the mental toughness, resilience, and intentional habits he has developed along the way.

In this episode, Jason and I dive into the core idea behind his book: the real battle is won in the mind. We talk about the mindset of champions and how elite performers succeed not because of the highlights, but because of the unseen hours of discipline, consistency, and hard work. Jason shares insights from his Mental Mastery Pyramid, science-backed tools for improving thoughts and habits, and the importance of showing up every day, even when progress feels slow. We also discuss his writing journey and how small, consistent actions can turn the "impossible" into the "inevitable."

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Turning 40 is a major milestone! It's a time to pause, look back, and take stock of everything I've learned along the way. From service in the Marine Corps and Peace Corps, to adventures across six continents, to years of pushing limits in both body and mind, these experiences have shaped who I am today.

In this episode, I share three of the biggest lessons I've learned over the past 40 years. From finding growth through challenge, to staying guided by purpose, to surrounding myself with great people. These reflections are for anyone who's looking to live more intentionally and keep evolving no matter where they are in life.

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