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Pilgrim Lost

by Tony Kriz

Author, trekker and speaker Tony Kriz explores how to experience the best of the pilgrim life in the every day and close to home.

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Episodes

  1. Kari Gale Returns to Recap The NORTE and More

    Kari Gale, the co-founder of Pilgrim Lost, returns to lead the conversation regarding the pilgriming life and all things Camino del Norte.

  2. Halfway There...Tony Kriz on the Camino Del Norte

    Tony is halfway on his second pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, this time on the Camino Del Norte. Join us as we catch up with Tony on this remarkable journey and discuss all the amazing things he's seeing and exploring along The Way.

  3. Pilgriming WITH Chronic Pain

    One of our most impactful episodes ever. Our guest, Dominik Parisien lives with constant pain and convulsive episodes and still he walked the entire Camino Santiago from St. Jean to Finisterre. Here are just a few of the themes you will experience as you listen: Doing this walk was never about...

  4. Chemo Camino

    Chemo Camino Don't judge yourself. Cancer survivor, Cory Douglas, shares his pilgrimage story that includes overcoming illness, life transitions and painful loss.

  5. We're Not Promised Tomorrow

    This episode features a pilgrim named Victor Maldonado. He shares the miracles and sorrow he has experienced on and around the Camino de Santiago. Cancer took his wife and he walks to bring attention to her story.

  6. 10,000 Step Superstars - Katy & Doug and Gunnar

    "Solvitur ambulando" means "it is solved (saved) by walking. On today's episode, Tony talks with three pilgrims who have gone over 1000 days meeting their 10,000 daily step goal without missing a day.

  7. The Priestly Pilgrim

    Long walks, lost baggage, middle-aged sabbaticals and the challenge of mutuality. Tony talks to Dr. Bradley Swope in the days just following his first experience on the Camino de Santiago. Brad's memories are so fresh he can still smell the aromas. Please join the conversation.

  8. Open Heart, Curious Mind with Kaira and Santiago

    Santiago is from Spain. Kaira is from the US. Both are pilgrims. They were pilgrims before they met each other on the Camino... but, just as with life, when your heart is open and your mind is curious, unexpected things can happen. This is their story. Today, they live and work in the Portland,...

  9. Bonus Pod: Producer Mark, Live from the Camino de Santiago

    From two-thirds into his trek along the distance of the Camino Frances, Producer Mark Portrait gives us his "in the moment" thoughts and feelings about being a pilgrim. This is his first time on a pilgrimage of this magnitude and he has much to share.

  10. Engaging Sensuality with Brent Rodriguez-Plate

    Tweets @splate1 Book "By the Way" available on Amazon Learn more: http://www.sbrentplate.net

  11. The Island Walk

    Today's guest is Bryson Guptill, an ambassador of the Island Walk on Prince Edward Island. Imagine a Camino experience in North America, walking around Prince Edward Island on marked paths, with views of the crashing surf, lighthouses and the land of Anne of Green Gables. Bryson has worked to...

  12. Geezers on the Camino

    Join Tony and 3 special guests as they explore all the ins and outs of walking the Camino de Santiago from the perspective of peregrinos who are heading over many hills, but not quite over the hill. It’s a lively conversation about preparation, trepidation and all out joy from this amazing...

  13. Overcoming Fear with Camino Guide, Dr. Jeremiah Gibbs

    Meditation-in-motion, as in the case of long-distance trekking, is very much the process of moving in and out of discomfort, fear and resistance. Join the conversation with Dr. Jeremiah Gibbs of the University of Indianapolis who is a long-time journeyer along both the Camino de Santiago and the...

  14. 100 Essential Foot Care Magical Medical Tips with Dr. Doug O’Heir, Podiatrist

    Dr, Douglas O'Heir, podiatrist and trekking from the French and Spanish Caminos and the Appalachian Trail, shares his expertise and studies on healthy trekking and specifically foot care: shoe selection, body knowledge, preparation exercises and insights into building a first aid kit. In addition...

  15. Cherokee Scholar Dr. Woodley on Reconnecting with Sacred Earth

    On today's special episode, Cherokee descendant Dr. Randy Woodley, renowned author and scholar in the realms of culture, justice, theology, indigenous traditions and earth-care, joins Pilgrim Lost to share his encouragements on how we can engage and transform through connecting with the non-human...

  16. Trekking for a Cause with Jeremy Vallerand

    Today's conversation is shared with Jeremy Vallerand, CEO of Rescue Freedom International. At PL we intertwine our pilgrim story with our friends and we discover that the strangers we pass along The Way are in fact characters in our story as well. Jeremy takes the time to show how our story can…

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  17. Trekking In Wales with Kari Gale

    Kari Gale is Back! Like a high school reunion, Pilgrim Lost co-founder Kari Gale returns as a guest on the podcast to share all things new in her life from creative endeavours to fresh life epiphanies. Along the way Kari walks us through turning 50, dreams of walking across Prince Edward island…

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  18. A Slovenian Pilgrimage on the Alpe-Adria

    A new pilgrimage to explore. Get lost with us on the Alpe-Adria-Trail through Slovenia and into Italy with today’s guest, Dale Mcferron. Enjoy stories of delightful shared experiences and the gift of connecting with locals along the way.

  19. Friendship and Laughter up the Long Mountain of Life

    Show notes: illpushyou.com Donate to Muscular Dystrophy Association fundraiser: illpushyou.com/mda

  20. Vulnerable and Approachable: The "I"ll Push You" Pilgrims

    Get lost with Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray from the award-winning film "I'll Push You," a story of two friends, one wheelchair bound who wanted to experience all 500 miles of the Camino de Santiago and the other who said, "I'll Push You." In this surprisingly honest episode, you will join a...

  21. HAPPY New Year: A 2022 Pilgrim Kick-Off

    Show Notes bluezones.com/books illpushyou.com

  22. Limitation and a Sad Goodbye

    This is maybe the most important episode in Pilgrim Lost's story. Please join us for an honest discussion of limitation, loss, and saying goodbye... goodbye to cherished chapters, to future dreams, and to one of the co-founders of Pilgrim Lost.

  23. Seasons of Love

    Episode Notes: Oliver Schroer website , Oliver Schroer Camino album

  24. Everything Can Be Meaningful

    Kari and Tony return to catch up with each other and with all of you after a month of unforgettable life experiences. The discussion focuses on meaning and how the experience of meaning is as much a lifestyle as it is circumstantial. In this episode... HOME is more than a place you live,...

  25. Wanderlust

    Wanderlust: where does it come from? Why do some people have it and others seemingly do not? Is it the product of nature or nurture? Is it seasonal or a lifelong affection? Join the conversation as Kari and Tony explore the human experience of wanderlust, filled with their stories and their…

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  26. Open, Open, Open

    Kari and Tony ponder how a pilgrim engages reentry. Quarantine is coming to an end, masks are coming off and more and more places are opening up. Reentry can affect us in profound ways. If we are attentive to it, our understanding of ourselves, our space, our time, and our neighbors can increase...

  27. Accepting Yourself, Accepting Your Pilgrimage with guest Lisa Closner

    Episode Notes: Facebook: Camino Closner; My Virtual Mission App: www.myvirtualmission.com

  28. What's Your Story? with guest Michael Turner of "I'll Push You"

    Episode Notes: I’ll Push You Website; Instagram

  29. Generosity of Spirit

    Episode Notes: I’ll Push You Website; Instagram

  30. Pain is the Great Equalizer with guest Jill Riley

    Jill’s website, blog and podcast is at jillriley.com

  31. The Venn Diagram of Conversations

    Relationships are a pilgrimage and pilgrims cannot control who they encounter along the way. This week Kari and Tony discuss conversations with those who come from a markedly different political, cultural or spiritual perspective. How do we foster peacemaking? How do we experience wholeness both...

  32. The Peacemaking Pilgrim with guest Jon Huckins of the Global Immersion Project

    Global Immersion Project ; Jon Huckins website ; Jon Huckins Books ; Jon's favorite Pilgrimage Book : The Pilgrimage: A Contemporary Quest for Ancient Wisdom

  33. Playing for Keeps

    ‘37 Ways to Play’ article from Always Well Within website

  34. The Adventurer with guest Umberto di Venosa

    Follow the Camino website; Camino Talks on YouTube; One Foot Abroad website

  35. Uncoupling Creativity in COVID

    We have just launched a Patreon page where you can contribute to the creation of Pilgrim Lost with a small monthly donation. We so appreciate your support! Patreon.com/pilgrimlost.

  36. Creative Pilgrimage: Secrets to the Creative Process with guest Sam Martin, Grammy-Award winning musician

    Check out Sam’s music on youtube and find him on Facebook and at @SamMartinMusic on Instagram. Listen to the Voice contestants perform his song Minefields on last night’s episode (11.30.20) of the Voice. You can find his music on all streaming platforms.

  37. Folding Space and Quarantine Practices

    childrensliteracyproject.org book project video

  38. Civility in a Divided Nation

    A River Between Us website and viewing info

  39. Getting Raw about Faith

    Books by Tony Aloof: Figuring Out Life with a God Who Hides Neighbors & Wise Men: Sacred Encounters in a Portland Pub and Ohter Unexpected Places Cover image is one of 5 Illustrations from Aloof by Jonathan Case

  40. From Christian to "Heathen" with guest Karyn Thurston

    Karyn’s website, Instagram, and podcast as well as this week’s Heathen Happy Hour.

  41. Let's Escape

    Momentary romance, unexpected friendships, and endless sensory delight... Kari and Tony are fed up with being locked away from Oregon wildfire smoke, a pandemic, and economic and political unrest, so it's time to escape. Join the conversation about travel memories across four continents and...

  42. Grief in the Time of COVID

    Welcome to Season Two of Pilgrim Lost! Kari and Tony come back from a short summer break to reconnect with each other and with you. It doesn't take long for the conversation to get real, as Kari shows real courage in sharing both her grief and gratitude.

  43. Slow the 'F' Down with guest Paula Gamble-Grant

    Building on the principles from our last episode, "Observe the Jellyfish," Kari and Tony talk with reentry and personal wholeness expert Paula Gamble-Grant of mysoulrefresh.com. Paula expands the discussion with life-inspiring principles like: "Slow the 'F' Down" and "Don't Should on Yourself."...

  44. Observe the Jellyfish

    -Road to Now (RTN) THeology Podcast: Fight Evil with Poetry with guest host Lize Vice and guest Micah Bournes: Part 1 and Part 2 -Art & Fear by David Byles and Ted Orland -Tim Soeren's new book: Everywhere You Look

  45. Inhabiting the Soul of the Pilgrim

    “I’m Still Here” by Austin Channing Brown; austinchanning.com

  46. Use It or Lose It with guest Nate Moreland

    Episode Notes: ‘An Altar in the World’ by Barbara Brown Taylor Nate Moreland’s website: liftspeed.com

  47. Do the Local-Motion

    Social distancing doesn't mean being paralyzed. Join Pilgrim Lost as we experiment with movement in the month of May. Kari and Tony ponder both the personal power of movement and their hope for a constructive COVID kinesiology.

  48. Sharing Creative Courage during COVID

    Episode Notes: Scott Baker: Instagram; website Christian Canady: Instagram ; website with Christian’s writing and Kari’s illustrations Tiffin Kreger Bryant: Instagram; drawing cards from the Animal Spirit Guidebook by Kim Krans

  49. Get Lost... in The 100 Day Project

    Link to writer Christian Canady’s blog and to artist Scott Baker’s Instagram.

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Author, trekker and speaker Tony Kriz explores how to experience the best of the pilgrim life in the every day and close to home.

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