Wisdom of the Way
Wisdom of the Way
Podcast Description
From our home on the transformative Camino de Santiago in Spain, join me as we share stories with inspiring pilgrims, courageous adventurers and wise teachers from all over the world.
Blessed to be living on this sacred path for over a decade and to have met, served and accompanied thousands of pilgrims, I’m honoured to be sharing some of these magical encounters. And, what we realise, is that these extraordinary outer caminos are really the invitation to walk our Inner Camino.
These are conversations and explorations to inspire, enliven and explore camino wisdom and life wisdom.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes of personal transformation, spirituality, and human connection through the lens of the Camino de Santiago. Episodes feature compelling stories from pilgrims like Dan Mullins discussing music and intention, and Lea reflecting on love and healing. Specific focus areas include the importance of listening, the challenges of trust, and how the Camino facilitates authenticity and connection.
From our home on the transformative Camino de Santiago in Spain, join me as we share stories with inspiring pilgrims, courageous adventurers and wise teachers from all over the world.
Blessed to be living on this sacred path for over a decade and to have met, served and accompanied thousands of pilgrims, I’m honoured to be sharing some of these magical encounters. And, what we realise, is that these extraordinary outer caminos are really the invitation to walk our Inner Camino.
These are conversations and explorations to inspire, enliven and explore camino wisdom and life wisdom.
A chance intention. A synchronistic connection. And a shared friend in spirit.
Just hours after setting the intention to record a new episode, I met Caitlin Purcell—a fellow pilgrim—through pure synchronicity. What we soon discovered was our deep, unexpected link through our dear friend Jen Hutchison, who passed away three years ago. Caitlin and Jen were from the same small country town in Australia… and I had my own powerful, life-changing meeting with Jen 13 years ago on the Camino.
In this heartfelt conversation, we explore the inner pilgrimage beneath the kilometres—expectations and surrender, the stories we tell ourselves, listening to the body, and the tender thresholds of life: motherhood, mid-life transitions, and returning home changed.
Caitlin speaks candidly about blisters, knee pain, and “mother guilt,” but also about learning to receive, and how love, community, and courage make the Way accessible to all. Together we touch the Hero’s Journey, the magic of synchronicity, and how to bring Camino wisdom back into daily life.
A gentle, grounded and luminous exchange—honouring Jen, the Way, and the quiet guidance that meets us when we’re open.
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Timestamps
02:51 Caitlin’s Journey and Family Life
04:14 Synchronicity and Connection with Jen
05:21 The Healing Power of the Camino
15:05 Challenges and Lessons on the Path
21:45 Reflections on the Camino Experience
22:17 Seeking Inner Learning and Self-Discovery
22:47 The Unexpected Gifts of Crisis
24:18 The Hero’s Journey and Personal Growth
28:48 Returning Home and Integrating Lessons
34:31 Navigating Life Transitions
38:59 The Importance of Connection and Community
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