The Adventure Habits Podcast
The Adventure Habits Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Splash Maps Adventure Habit Pods for those improving lives through adventure. I'm your host David Overton and co-founder of Splash Maps where we're privileged to equip some of the finest adventurers for the most diverse, often extreme and always inspiring adventures in the world. I've grown so much in the regular interactions I've had with adventurers, each with their own different aims, their own take on adventure.
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The podcast focuses on themes of personal growth, mental health, and adventure, with episodes exploring topics like the impact of PTSD on life adventures, as seen in Episode 011 with Steve Dredge, who discusses using adventure as a means to advocate for mental health awareness, and key adventure habits that promote resilience and perseverance.
Welcome to the Splash Maps Adventure Habit Pods for those improving lives through adventure. I’m your host David Overton and co-founder of Splash Maps where we’re privileged to equip some of the finest adventurers for the most diverse, often extreme and always inspiring adventures in the world. I’ve grown so much in the regular interactions I’ve had with adventurers, each with their own different aims, their own take on adventure.
Joining the French Foreign Legion and Embracing Adventure: Dermot Cosgrove’s Journey & Habits
In this episode, Dermot Cosgrove shares his extraordinary adventures—from joining the French Foreign Legion to walking across Iceland—highlighting the mindset and habits that keep him pushing boundaries. Discover how his experiences shape his approach to preparation, purpose, and resilience in challenging environments.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introducing Dermot Cosgrove: from Iceland to the French Foreign Legion
02:23 – Dermot’s military background and fascination with maps
04:45 – The impact of Dermot’s family and childhood outdoors enthusiasm
07:18 – Dealing with trauma and finding purpose through adventure
09:05 – Inspiration from Rob Steiner and joining the French Foreign Legion
11:14 – Understanding the spectrum of motivations among legionnaires
12:56 – Dermot’s regiment choices and role in the Legion
15:22 – Experiences in Djibouti, Somalia, and challenges of remote environments
18:39 – Transition from military skills to security work and mapping projects
20:36 – Dermot’s travel research and planning insights
23:49 – The deeper “why”: testing limits and managing ego
26:27 – The importance of having a clear purpose during adversity
28:37 – Training, gear familiarity, and self-rescue techniques
31:58 – Building habits: from physical training to route research
37:43 – The significance of proper kit and understanding environmental quirks
41:14 – The value of embracing failure as part of growth and adventure
43:27 – Launching Iceland map for adventure explorers
44:50 – Dermot’s commitment to charity and outdoor community
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