Big Forest Trail Map Podcast
Big Forest Trail Map Podcast
Podcast Description
The Big Forest Trail Map is a podcast about people charting bold, unconventional paths through life. Hosted by Matt Gregory, each episode features a conversation with someone who’s forging their own way — from musicians and athletes to entrepreneurs, scientists, and chefs. Together, we explore the decisions, detours, and defining moments that shape meaningful work and personal growth. Inspiring, unpolished, and full of surprises, Trail Map is a guide for anyone navigating their own unmarked trail.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of personal growth, resilience, and unconventional life choices. Episodes often explore topics like career transitions, overcoming adversity, and the pursuit of passion, with specific examples such as John's story of developing his gym and writing a transformational self-help book, as well as episodes featuring athletes discussing their unique training regimes and musicians sharing their creative processes.
The Big Forest Trail Map is a podcast about people charting bold, unconventional paths through life. Hosted by Matt Gregory, each episode features a conversation with someone who’s forging their own way — from musicians and athletes to entrepreneurs, scientists, and chefs. Together, we explore the decisions, detours, and defining moments that shape meaningful work and personal growth. Inspiring, unpolished, and full of surprises, Trail Map is a guide for anyone navigating their own unmarked trail.
Nathan Howard is a plasma physicist at MIT working on the future of fusion energy — one of the most promising clean power sources on the planet. In this episode, Nathan shares his journey from childhood curiosity to cutting-edge research, explains how fusion works (and why it’s so hard), and reflects on the role of creativity, collaboration, and turbulence — in both science and life. Plus, we touch on astrophotography, fly fishing, and what keeps him hopeful about the future.
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