Honouring Jen – A Magical Meeting on the Camino (with Caitlin)

A chance intention. A synchronistic connection. And a shared friend in spirit.Just hours after setting the intention to record a new episode, I met Caitlin Purcell—a fellow pilgrim—through pure synchronicity. What we soon discovered was our deep, unexpected link through our dear friend Jen Hutchison, who passed away three years ago. Caitlin and Jen were from the same small country town in Australia… and I had my own powerful, life-changing meeting with Jen 13 years ago on the Camino.In this heartfelt conversation, we explore the inner pilgrimage beneath the kilometres—expectations and surrender, the stories we tell ourselves, listening to the body, and the tender thresholds of life: motherhood, mid-life transitions, and returning home changed.Caitlin speaks candidly about blisters, knee pain, and “mother guilt,” but also about learning to receive, and how love, community, and courage make the Way accessible to all. Together we touch the Hero’s Journey, the magic of synchronicity, and how to bring Camino wisdom back into daily life.A gentle, grounded and luminous exchange—honouring Jen, the Way, and the quiet guidance that meets us when we’re open._____________________________________________________Timestamps 02:51 Caitlin’s Journey and Family Life 04:14 Synchronicity and Connection with Jen 05:21 The Healing Power of the Camino 15:05 Challenges and Lessons on the Path 21:45 Reflections on the Camino Experience 22:17 Seeking Inner Learning and Self-Discovery 22:47 The Unexpected Gifts of Crisis 24:18 The Hero’s Journey and Personal Growth 28:48 Returning Home and Integrating Lessons 34:31 Navigating Life Transitions 38:59 The Importance of Connection and Community______________________________________________________🌏 Join us for a PILGRIMAGE OF A LIFETIME — INDIA, November 2025 (ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT!) → wisdomoftheway.com/indiapilgrimage An incredible journey to align with your deepest self, supported by sacred lands, rituals, and community.🕊️ Stay connected — retreats, practices, and Camino wisdom: → wisdomoftheway.com/about#subscribe