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The Evolving Adventure
by greggi v
The Evolving Adventure is a podcast about people who decided the life they were living wasn't the one they wanted anymore. Host Greg Veregin talks with trail and adventure athletes, entrepreneurs, and everyday reinventors about changing careers, moving somewhere new, and pushing personal limits — honest, unpolished conversations about courage, failure, and starting over. New episodes week. If you've ever thought 'there has to be more than this,' subscribe and come find out. Connect via [email protected]
Episodes
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E200: 135 Watermelons, 200 Miles, and the Art of Being Stubborn with Kirsti
What actually happens behind the scenes of a 200-mile mountain ultra? Spoiler: It involves a lot of mud, a 5-year whirlwind, and driving to Walmart to cram 135 heavy watermelons into the back of a truck. On this episode of The Evolving Adventure, we chat Kirsti from Sinister Sports in Crowsnest...
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E199: 1,000 Miles, Starting Over & Becoming who You’re Meant to Be with Deanna Doane
Deanna Doane set a Florida Trail FKT, about 1,100 miles in under 20 days. Then she had no idea who she was. What if you finally accomplished the thing you thought would change your life… and then had absolutely no idea who you were afterward? Swamps. Heat. Loneliness. Sleep deprivation. All the…
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E198: I never said I'd run... Now I'm training for 250 miles at Cocodona with Silverback Runner, Nick Vaifanua-Fulgham
Nick never said he would become a runner. Now he's training for Cocodona 250, a 250-mile ultramarathon through Arizona. He played football. He fought MMA. Running was basically punishment. And then his wife kept casually being an absolute lunatic and running 200-milers for fun. So Nick figured…...
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E197: Preparing for a 219 mile adventure with Christian Peranzi & Lauren Beihoffer
What happens when a 5th-generation Tucson local pitches his ultrarunning coach a self-supported, no-rules, 219-mile FKT across five Arizona mountain ranges and 33,600 feet of elevation. Her answer: "Say less. I'm in." On this episode of The Evolving Adventure, we sit down with Christian...
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E196: Navigating summer injuries with Taryn Shaffer
Injuries. Injuries. Injuries.No one likes them. They're a forced reset, a time when you may be unable to pursue those hobbies you love... and may find yourself pondering "Who am I?"In today's episode of The Evolving Adventure podcast we catch up with Taryn from episode 173, who had an unfortunate...
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E195: Getting REALLY serious about REALLY dumb things... but with good people... like Randi Strauss
Thanks for listening friends, and boy... do we have a fun storytime for y'all today. My new friend Randi had been trying to get into Cocodona for years. Then, one January morning, a friend sent her a screenshot of something called Burrito League. Fifteen minutes later she had her shoes on.…
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E194: Danny Brigman: The Power of Caring... and Just Showing Up
Thanks for listening today, friends! So... what do Burrito League, ultrarunning, Indigenous land knowledge, app development and wildfire response have in common? Apparently quite a lot! Today we are joined by Danny Brigman from the Spokane Reservation for a conversation about what happens when…
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E193: Jessica McBride: Which Parts Of You Belong To Someone Else?
Thanks for listening today, friends! Today we've got an inspirational episode with Jessica McBride on Motherhood, Belief & Becoming a Team Canada Ultrarunner. The core question we explore-what happens when you stop letting other people decide who you’re allowed to become? Jessica was once the kid...
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E192: My Dream Life is currently in Beta
Thanks for listening today, friends! So... I sat down to record a 20–30 minute episode about creating a dream life. Fifty-two minutes later… apparently I had thoughts. 😂 This isn't a polished “five steps to manifest everything you want” episode. I am recording this while the housing feature is...
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E191: I asked for a sign... and got an 8 hour drive.
So it's been an adventure lately, friends, and one that's ever evolving. Phew, has it been a ride. I asked the universe for a sign. It gave me a cancelled course, an eight-hour drive, sideways sleet, and a five-day logistics contract at the Divide 200. 😂 So… not exactly the glittering...
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E190: Nine Miles in Crocs and 37 Open Tabs
Apparently, my identity change has a dress code: tie-dyed Crocs. I wore them for the final nine miles of a 100-mile race after my shoes, legs, and better judgment had all filed separate complaints. Funny story? Absolutely. A motivational “never quit” lesson? Nope. I’m proud I finished Jackpot...
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E189: 30-Tirement, Travel Tales & Mexican Surf Magic with Amber Walker
This week on The Evolving Adventure, I’m joined by Amber Walker — adventurer, surfer, author, holistic wellness practitioner, and my first international guest! Amber joins from Punta de Mita, Mexico, where she can literally see two surf breaks from her recording spot. We talk about growing up in...
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E188: Transforming Grief to Strength, and Moving On Without a Perfect Plan with Christian Zepeda
Transforming grief to strength… and moving on without a perfect plan with Christian Zepeda How often do we delay our dreams because we don't have the entire plan figured out? Today’s guest is endurance athlete, storyteller and adventurer Christian Zepeda. We explore his life journey, touching on...
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E187: Manifesting with Madi: Doing Big Things Before You're Ready
What happens when you overhear someone filming a "manifesting" video in a coffee shop and decide to start a conversation? Tune in to the latest episode of The Evolving Adventurer podcast! Today you’ll learn how Madi is documenting an ambitious goal: buying or selling 12 homes in 12 months as a...
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E186: Bri Boley: Solo Aventures & Secret Superpowers
What would you do if someone tells you that you're not built for the thing you love most? In today’s episode of The Evolving Adventurer, I chat with ultrarunner, coach, mom and adventurer Bri Boley. What started off as a funny case of mistaken identity at Javelina Jundred this past October led to…
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E185: Natasha Swartley: Barbie the Bomb Builder: Living Bold & Brave
Barbie the Bomb Builder to Badass Join us today, friends, as veteran Natasha Swartley, the wondering--and wandering--lost unicorn @ shares her powerful journey. From starting her career as Barbie the Bomb Builder, to taking bold, brave steps exploring America, going back to school not once, but...
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E184: Corinne Shalvoy: Women Can.
Thank you for listening today, friends! We’ve got a treat today, as Corinne Shalvoy, founder of Women Can. shares her inspiring journey of walking away from a high-level career in corporate America because it no longer aligned with her values and passions to creating a movement to celebrate…
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E183: Wynonna Fulgham: The Healing Role of Running
Thank you for listening, friends! Today we’ve got Wynonna Fulgham talking about her deep connection to her Diné culture, inspirational ultrarunning journey, and her role as a Native woman in the running community. You’ll learn how running is a spiritual practice, means of healing, and a form of...
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E182: Brenna Thiessen: Fun, Frugal Fridays and Getting Faster in the Quest to Qualify for Boston
Thank you for listening today, friends: we’ve got Brenna Thiessen joining today from Calgary! Brenna shares her journey today from shy non-runner to run club leader hosting weekly events, shooting for a Boston, Chicago and New York qualifying time at the Calgary Marathon. She chats with us about...
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E181: Heidi Garner: The Magic of Night Running... and a Squirrel on Cocaine.
Thank you for listening today, friends! We've got a fun episode with Heidi Garner today, in which we'll learn what it's like to create artwork and merchandise for races, run a small business while navigating family schedules, and plan out an award-winning Javelina Jundred costume. Heidi also…
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E180: Megan Flanagan: The Art of Belonging While Running Your Own Race
Thank you for listening today, friends! Today we’ll learn how Megan Flanagan combines her passion for running, community, and personal growth to create spaces for meaningful connection, including her innovative new app called BelongNow, Strong Runner Chicks (and upcoming retreat), and develop...
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E179: Nails, Hair, Packs, Shoes with Sierra DeGroff
You've seen her hair and nails... now hear about her packs and shoes! We've got Sierra DeGroff on the podcast today chatting about her experiences at looped courses, competing for the 100K national team, and ordering custom gear for her adventures. Sierra shares about her transition from road...
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E178: Sarah June: Burritos, FKTs and the importance of food
Thank you for listening today, friends. Our guest today is Sarah June, @sarah.j.june, who finished as third female in Burrito League in Tempe, Arizona, which was livestreamed on the Mountain Outpost YouTube.. Sarah completed 807 miles on Mill Ave during January, which built up her confidence to...
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E177: Candy, Costco and Manifesting Leadville with Margaret Spring
Have you ever felt like giving up on a dream? Margaret Spring, @margaret_t_spring, almost did at mile 88 of the Leadville 100! Listen today to learn how she turned it around... Tag someone who’s chasing a dream against all odds! Three years ago, Margaret attempted the Leadville 100... it ended…
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E176: Surfing the menopause wave: laughs, challenges and BREAKING STUFF with Jen Laughlin
Thank you for listening today, friends! We about to have a candid and humours chat with Jen Laughlin about her journey through menopause, unexpected growth as she supports women in midlife, and adventures in ultrarunning. You'll learn how honesty, humor, communication and community-building can...
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E175: TJ Harms-Synkiew: Different flavors of Ultras
Competing in Burrito League was the ultimate test for TJ Harms-Synkiew: a second-place finish with over 1,000 miles in 26 days… not on dirt or mountain trails, but navigating city streets, road crossings, physical pain and intense mental battles. He finished with grit, learning that patience and...
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E174: Maia Detmer: Community Connection through Loops & Burritos
We’ve got a fun episode in store today, friends! Maia Detmer shares her inspiring journey from a childhood rooted in sports to becoming a dedicated trauma nurse and an accomplished ultrarunner. She started running to improve her health, and shares with us the intense experiences of last person...
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E173: Taryn Shaffer: Ultrarunning for Self-Discovery
From spontaneous moves to becoming an ultrarunner, her story is a testament to embracing change, managing discomfort and chasing dreams. Taryn's path from Texas to Utah is filled with unexpected turns, majestic landscapes, overcoming an eating disorder, and discovering a love for the trails. In...
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E172: Whitney Dancaster: From Burrito Queen to Trailblazing Adventures
Join us on today's episode as we dive into the world of Whitney Dancaster, an elite trail runner from the East Coast, sponsored by Newton Running. Whitney shares her thrilling journey from city streets to ultramarathons, and how she's building a vibrant running community. Tune in for tales of her...
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E171: Healing through Rhythm: Exploring Drums & Rattles with Robyn
Healing through Rhythm: Exploring Drums & Rattles with Robyn Join us in this inspiring conversation with Robyn, artist and Métis healer, as she shares her journey into making drums and rattles, their cultural significance, and how these sacred tools facilitate healing and self-discovery. Discover...
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E170: Embracing Transformation: Krista's journey with healing and BodyTalk
Discover Krista’s inspiring story of overcoming mental health struggles, shifting from conventional medicine to holistic modalities like Body Talk, and reclaiming her vitality. This episode dives deep into her personal evolution, the power of energetic healing, and practical insights for anyone...
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E169: Asia: Body connection through breathwork
Thank you for listening, friends! Today, Asia Jackson of Wild Mountain Breathwork in Vernon, BC shares her transformative journey through breathwork and cold plunging, detailing how these practices helped her reconnect with herself and her surroundings. In this episode, Asia discusses the...
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E168: The benefits of Reiki
Thank you for listening today, friends! I'm a recently attuned reiki master, and today's episode discusses some of the benefits and myths about reiki, energy healing, and healing at a distance. I wanted to share this information to clear misconceptions and promote awareness of the huge shifts…
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E167: Navigating anxiety in outdoor adventures
Anxiety can derail an adventure, sometimes even before it starts. Today's episode discusses eight common sources of anxiety for outdoor adventurers and strategies to navigate and mitigate those uncertainties with confidence. Together we'll learn how to manage anxieties around getting lost…
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E166: Comeback season: returning to adventure after an injury
Thanks for listening today, friends! Y'all may have noticed I haven't been as active on my social media, Cactus Moose recently due to an unfortunate and significant ankle injury. That injury sparked today's episode of tips for returning to adventure after an injury, and suggestions of strategies…
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E165: Micro-adventures: big impacts in small packages
Alastair Humphreys defined a micro adventure as “short, simple, local, and cheap.” When you're short on time, but still want an outdoor excursion, try a microadventure! Today's episode breaks down my recent afternoon hike micro adventure. Microadventures are an accessible way for busy persons to...
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E164: Healing my thumb, trusting my gut
Thank you for listening today, friends. It's a different format for today's episode: I share my recent experience trusting my gut and healing my thumb Hey adventurers! Welcome back to The Evolving Adventure(r), where we hit the trails, face the wild, and grow through every challenge life throws…
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E163: Fire Awareness for recreation
Thanks for listening today, friends! It's almost the summer solstice, and with summer in North America comes the risk of wildfires. Summer recreation is also here: camping, hiking, paddling, biking, running on the trails away from urban noise. This episode is based on my experiences in North...
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E162: Cocodona learnings
Cocodona! It's an adventure, a journey, a transformative experience for not just those who attempt the 250 miles from Black Canyon City to Flagstaff, Arizona, but for all who are helping crew, pace and put on the event. Today's episode focuses on lessons learned from observing the 2025 Cocodona...
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E161: "You'll never run again" to 100 miles in 105°
Thank you for listening today, friends! We're back, this time with an episode detailing my running journey. It hasn't been linear, and has involved nearly a dozen uses of the phrase "you'll never run again." The journey has taught me patience, courage, determination and perseverance to reach my...
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E160: Tools & modalities for endurance recovery
Recovery from participating in endurance activities is imperative for those who desire longevity in their career, passion and/or hobby. But what is it, and how do we go about it? Recover can be defined as the exercises, modalities and therapies that are used to reduce soreness, promote healing,...
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E159: Ultramarathon training with a physically demanding job
Thank you for listening, friend! Today I'm talking about my experience training for a 100 miler, Javelina Jundred, while working a physically demanding job. A coach help me achieve my goal of completing the 100 miler, in what was my third attempt at the distance. That supportive coaching…
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E158: Running the Moab Red Hot 55k
After a brief pause for station identification, we're back! It's been awhile since the last episode due to some life changes. Today's episode details my experience running the Moab Red Hot Ultra, the 55k race, produced by Mad Moose Events. It's a fun course in a gorgeous location--truly, one of…
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E157: Why to suck at something new
Hello! Thanks for listening, and welcome back. Today's episode is one that's a lot more in-depth than the title suggests. I chat about why it's good to learn new skills... which can also be construed as why it is good to suck at something new. The episode is inspired by my acquisition of a 360...
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E156: The benefits of hot springs
Hot Springs is today's topic, friends! I love going to soak in hot springs, preferably when it's just myself and a small group enjoying their ambiance. Today's episode details some of the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of taking a trip to a hot springs. From absorbing trace minerals to...
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E155: Developing courage
Courage can be defined as taking any action that involves facing a fear. An example would be asking someone out on a date despite facing the fear of rejection. Today's episode focuses on how to build courage. I share some tips from personal experience as well as from sources such as Kripalu and...
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E154: Motivation
Motivation! Motivation:the internal state that drives persons to engage in goal-directed behavior. What are some tips and strategies for accessing the internal force that guides behaviors? How can we stay motivated? Listen to today's episode to find out more. Connect with me by email at...
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E153: Evolving through grief
Thanks for listening to this solo episode today! Grief can be a complicated experience: even finding a definition can be challenging. Grief is the sense of loss that develops from a loved one or something close to our heart being gone from our life. Today's episode discusses grief, and strategies...
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E152: Sophie Rouge, ultras and adventures
Thank you for joining another episode of The Evolving Adventure(r) podcast! Today's guest is Sophie Rouge, recording with me from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Sophie is an ultrarunner, musician and vegan who has completed several 100 mile races in the past 4 years. Her first ultra was completing Rim…
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E151: Talia Chevassus
It's a treat today to chat with ultra runner and acupuncturist Talia Chevassus! Talia talks about her adventures as a run coach, how her interest in running developed over the past few years, and about future goals. She's rearranged her schedule and life to fit her outdoor passion, while…
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The Evolving Adventure is a podcast about people who decided the life they were living wasn't the one they wanted anymore. Host Greg Veregin talks with trail and adventure athletes, entrepreneurs, and everyday reinventors about changing careers, moving somewhere new, and pushing personal limits — honest, unpolished conversations about courage, failure, and starting over. New episodes week. If you've ever thought 'there has to be more than this,' subscribe and come find out. Connect via [email protected]
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