Just Hyke: For Women Who Are Ready to Hike Their Way to Strength, Confidence, and Adventure
Just Hyke: For Women Who Are Ready to Hike Their Way to Strength, Confidence, and Adventure
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For Women Who Are Ready to Hike Their Way to Strength, Confidence, and AdventureWelcome to the Just Hyke Podcast—where women over 40 rediscover their power, one trail at a time. Hosted by Melanie Michaelchuk, certified personal trainer, hiking coach, and Kilimanjaro summiteer, this podcast is your go-to resource for outdoor adventure, functional fitness, and mindset growth.Whether you’re lacing up your hiking boots for the first time or chasing bucket list summits, each episode offers practical tips, inspiring trail stories, and interviews with women who are breaking boundaries and blazing trails—literally and figuratively.Topics include:Hiking training and fitness over 40Outdoor gear and trail tips for beginners and seasoned hikersMental resilience and motivationWellness, recovery, and self-care for active womenInterviews with hikers, health pros, and adventure seekersIt’s never too late to start your hiking journey. Subscribe, download, and Just Hyke with us!Learn more at www.justhyke.com#JustHykePodcast #WomenWhoHike #HikingOver40 #OutdoorFitness #TrailLife #AdventureAwaits #StrongWomenOver40 #MidlifeAdventure
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The podcast covers a variety of topics relevant to women over 40, including hiking fitness, mental resilience, outdoor gear recommendations, and self-care strategies. For example, episodes focus on hiking training tips, mental breakthroughs achieved through trail journeys, and practical advice for avoiding knee pain while hiking, as shown in discussions with experts like Alicia Filley, The Healthy Hiker.
For Women Who Are Ready to Hike Their Way to Strength, Confidence, and Adventure
Welcome to the Just Hyke Podcast—where women over 40 rediscover their power, one trail at a time. Hosted by Melanie Michaelchuk, certified personal trainer, hiking coach, and Kilimanjaro summiteer, this podcast is your go-to resource for outdoor adventure, functional fitness, and mindset growth.
Whether you’re lacing up your hiking boots for the first time or chasing bucket list summits, each episode offers practical tips, inspiring trail stories, and interviews with women who are breaking boundaries and blazing trails—literally and figuratively.
Topics include:
- Hiking training and fitness over 40
- Outdoor gear and trail tips for beginners and seasoned hikers
- Mental resilience and motivation
- Wellness, recovery, and self-care for active women
- Interviews with hikers, health pros, and adventure seekers
It’s never too late to start your hiking journey. Subscribe, download, and Just Hyke with us!
Learn more at www.justhyke.com
#JustHykePodcast #WomenWhoHike #HikingOver40 #OutdoorFitness #TrailLife #AdventureAwaits #StrongWomenOver40 #MidlifeAdventure
In this episode of the Just Hyke Podcast, Melanie talks with women’s self-defense and martial arts instructor Tisha Butler about building confidence through awareness, preparation, and trusting your instincts.
They discuss why situational awareness matters more than physical strength, how intuition helps you recognize potential danger early, and common myths around self-defense for women—especially on the trail.
This empowering conversation is a must-listen for women who hike, walk, or travel solo and want to feel prepared without living in fear.
Mentioned in this episode:
- The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker Link: Find it on Amazon Here
Upcoming Event: Trail Safety & Self-Defense Workshop – January 17 Register here: Trail Safety & Self-Defense Workshop – Just Hyke
About Tisha Butler Tisha Butler is a women’s self-defense and martial arts instructor specializing in situational awareness, confidence-building, and real-world safety strategies. Her background includes Krav Maga, Taekwondo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with a focus on helping women feel prepared—not fearful—on and off the trail.
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