*** The podcast is taking a break next week and will return on Tuesday, July 15***

Some dreams have to be put on hold for a very long time.

What I love about this week's pilgrim conversation is Katey’s honesty and vulnerability as she explores the themes of her pilgrimage.

Specifically, what is the significance of going after your dream – you know, the one you have been hanging onto for decades. And what happens when you finally give yourself permission to make that dream come true?

Maybe you will hear parts of your own story in Katey’s story.

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Telling our stories is such an important part of the Camino experience, and it starts long before we take our first steps on the trail.

My guest this week, Eden, does an amazing job of showing just how important the pre-Camino story is. And she shows us that pilgrimage isn’t just about the pilgrim; rather, it touches the lives of everyone who knows you are going to make this journey. You’ll see.

There’s more to it, too. Eden reminds us that walking the Camino is so much more than the physical walk. So getting ready to walk the Camino can’t be all about packing and getting the right backpack and boots and other gear. It also has to be about getting ready mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

This is a story of courage, on several fronts. I hope you enjoy it!

I am always looking for compelling stories to share on this podcast. Right now I am looking to talk with people who have walked more than one Camino and who can share about their experiences bringing the Camino home.

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Life can be challenging at times, but what do you do when those tough times come at you rapid fire, one thing right after the next?

You walk the Camino.

Life: no small feat

The Camino: no small feat

Pilgrim Kristen will be walking with one of her best friends, and they intend to walk an "entire Camino." Find out why, along with some solid inspiration to make this journey your own.

Here are the shows Kristen talked about in the interview:

Rick Steves' Europe on YouTube

Alex Polizzi's Secret Spain on YouTube

Alex Polizzi's Spectacular Spain on YouTube

The trailer for 3 Caminos

The trailer for The Way My Way

The song I Shall Not Walk Alone

Here is the poem she shared:

I Will Leave This House, by Joseph Auslander

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