Trail Tales WA
Trail Tales WA
Podcast Description
Trail Tales WA is a podcast dedicated to fostering inclusivity and accessibility in the great outdoors. Based in Western Australia, we share stories from the trails—highlighting the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of people of all abilities. Through conversations with adventurers, advocates, and industry leaders, we break down barriers and celebrate the diverse ways people connect with nature. Trail Tales will inspire, educate, and empower you to hit the trails with confidence.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as personal journeys in nature, advocacy for accessibility, and community building, with episodes like 'No Limits: Anne-Marie's Journey Beyond Labels' highlighting the transformative power of accessible hiking and the importance of representation in outdoor spaces.
Trail Tales WA is a podcast dedicated to fostering inclusivity and accessibility in the great outdoors. Based in Western Australia, we share stories from the trails—highlighting the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of people of all abilities. Through conversations with adventurers, advocates, and industry leaders, we break down barriers and celebrate the diverse ways people connect with nature. Trail Tales will inspire, educate, and empower you to hit the trails with confidence.
In this month's episode of Trail Tales WA, we're chatting with Zahra—a woman, mother and hiker with a huge heart. She's creative, loves painting and craft, and has a wonderful ability to notice the beauty in the landscapes around her. She also happens to be neurodivergent and Muslim.
Earlier this year, Zahra shared a simple sentence on Facebook that stopped us in our tracks:
”I started living in April 2026.”
What happened in April that made someone feel like they'd only just started living?
After spending years dreaming about adventure, Zahra finally found the courage to say ”yes” to her first guided hike. What followed wasn't just a series of walks through nature—it was the beginning of a whole new chapter. One where she discovered confidence, friendship, community, and the joy that comes from doing something just for herself.
Together, we explore what held her back for so many years, what gave her the courage to take that first step, and the ripple effect that decision has had on every part of her life—from motherhood and mental wellbeing to finding her place in a community that celebrates her for exactly who she is.
This episode is about courage, belonging, putting yourself first without guilt, and the extraordinary magic that can happen when you finally give yourself permission to start living.
Make sure you're following Trail Tales WA on Instagram for the latest updates on episodes – instagram.com/trailtaleswa/
To find out more about Trail Tales WA podcast, visit offthebeatentrackwa.com.au/trail-tales-podcast
To check out OTBT's range of hikes, go to – offthebeatentrackwa.com.au
Find yourself a trail to hike in WA – TrailsWA.com.au
Hosted by Tracy Jones.
Produced by Cindy Jones.
Music by Andrii Poradovskyi from Pixabay
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