EPISODE · Mar 7, 2026 · 34 MIN
Alignment - Miller "Mander" Hollstein (Part II)
from Hiker Trash Radio · host Bleav + Doc
In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, host Doc interviews Miller 'Mander' Hollstein, an author and thru hiker of the Appalachian Trail. Miller shares his transformative journey of self-discovery, dealing with struggles, and seeking solitude on the trail. He discusses the struggles that led him to undertake this journey, the challenges and surprises he encountered, and how he moved from feeling lost to finding alignment within himself. The episode delves into Mander's writing process, his philosophies on coaching, and the powerful life lessons he learned through hiking and writing. This episode offers not only a personal narrative but also valuable insights for anyone feeling lost or seeking purpose. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What this episode covers
AT thru hiker, author, and coach Miller "Mander" Hollstein drops into the studio to talk trail, actual and metaphorical, with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Mander discusses how he blew up his life to hike the Appalachian Trail and figure himself out. Along the way, Mander shares his thoughts on being a lost soul, imposter syndrome, wrestling with the voice, rain skirts, curtain drops, norovirus, bonus miles, bubble guts, finding space, Braiding Sweetgrass, and the moment when he found alignment. Epic. (This is Part II. Be sure to listen to Part I.)
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Alignment - Miller "Mander" Hollstein (Part II)
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