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The Adventure Mum

by philippabowman

Motherhood is the ultimate adventure — and it’s only just getting started.I’m Philippa Bowman — Mum of 3, Personal trainer, and Outdoor addict. In 2023, my husband and I sold our house, grabbed our kids, and spent a year chasing mountains, sunsets, and wild places around the world.Now, I’m here to help you tap into your own wild spirit.Each episode, you’ll hear travel hacks & fails, camping advice, real-world fitness tips, plus stories from badass mums who choose trails over treadmills — and all the inspiration you need to get outside with your kids in tow.Adventure doesn’t stop when you become a mum — it gets even better.Let’s get wild together.

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Episodes

  1. S1 E5 A Birthay Blizzard on the Overland Track

    What do you get a kid who loves adventure for their 13th birthday? For our son, it was six unforgettable days hiking Tasmania's iconic Overland Track with his dad. What neither of them expected was to find themselves trekking through one of the biggest snowstorms they'd ever experienced. In this...

  2. S1 E5 Free Three Capes Family Adventure

    What if you could experience the wild beauty of Tasmania’s Three Capes region without the $2,700 price tag? In this episode of the Adventure Mum Podcast, I share exactly how our family of five hiked a “FREE capes” loop through Cape Pillar & Cape Hauy — clocking nearly 50km, camping under the…

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  3. S1 E4 Family Adventure vs Traditional Sport

    When I became a mum, I thought weekends would be filled with sport — I was “Sporty Spice,” after all. But as my kids grew and started trying different activities, I began noticing red flags: early specialisation, exhausting training loads, and contracts that demanded far too much of their...

  4. S1 E3 Wild & Well: Adventures & Courage for Mid-Life Women

    Join inspiring adventurer Di Westaway OAM as she empowers mid-life women to rediscover purpose and passion through the outdoors. This podcast celebrates women stepping into new adventures like hiking, climbing, and mountain biking — proving it’s never too late to embrace challenge, overcome fear,...

  5. S1 E2 Tiny Hiker, Big Adventures: Family Hiking Tips from a 10-Year-Old

    In this special episode, Philippa sits down with her 10-year-old daughter for a heartfelt, funny, and inspiring conversation all about hiking, nature, and family adventures — from a kid’s point of view! They explore how her daughter didn’t always love hiking, what helped change her mindset, and…

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  6. S1 E1 Dont go swimming with crocodiles

    In the very first episode of The Adventure Mum, I’m opening up about a fear that held me back for years—fear of the unknown and how it almost kept me from experiencing some incredible adventures with my family. I share a personal story from my time living in Cairns, North Queensland, where the…

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  7. Epic Adventures with Kids: Hiking, Travel, and Inspiration with Shannon of Restless Crusade

    In this episode, Philippa sits down with Shannon from Restless Crusade, a bada$s adventurous mum who is kicking huge goals, including hiking through Nepal TWICE with her husband & twin girls. Shannon shares her inspiring journey of taking on epic outdoor adventures as a family, offering practical...

  8. Rookie Hikers, Leeches, and the Joys of Family Adventure: Our First Overnight Hike

    In this second sneak glimpse of The Adventure Mum Podcast, join me as I take you back to my very first overnight hike with my 7 year old son. We set off to conquer Bartle Frere, the tallest mountain in Queensland, with zero fancy gear, no experience, and plenty of excitement. It was a journey…

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  9. The wild beginnings of an Adventure Mum

    In this very first glimse of The Adventure Mum Podcast, I share my journey from a fitness lover to a full-fledged outdoor addict and adventurous mum. Discover how a global pandemic sparked a passion for exploring the great outdoors, led to a life-changing year of family travel, and ignited me…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Motherhood is the ultimate adventure — and it’s only just getting started.I’m Philippa Bowman — Mum of 3, Personal trainer, and Outdoor addict. In 2023, my husband and I sold our house, grabbed our kids, and spent a year chasing mountains, sunsets, and wild places around the world.Now, I’m here to help you tap into your own wild spirit.Each episode, you’ll hear travel hacks & fails, camping advice, real-world fitness tips, plus stories from badass mums who choose trails over treadmills — and all the inspiration you need to get outside with your kids in tow.Adventure doesn’t stop when you become a mum — it gets even better.Let’s get wild together.

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Motherhood is the ultimate adventure — and it’s only just getting started.I’m Philippa Bowman — Mum of 3, Personal trainer, and Outdoor addict. In 2023, my husband and I sold our house, grabbed our kids, and spent a year chasing mountains, sunsets, and wild places around the world.Now, I’m here to...

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