97 Alcoholism and hiking the PCT with Person Irresponsible

I interview Person Irresponsible, the incognito author of Everything You Ever Taught Me, about her solo trek along the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada and her experience of being an alcoholic. This is a hilarious and very inspiring interview, with incredible vulnerability, wit and wisdom from PI. This amazing woman walked 2,650 miles, carried everything she needed on her back and did 70% of the trek alone. We talk about: Why PI is incognito What it means to be a recovering alcoholic How alcohol consumption and dependence has increased exponentially during the pandemic When drinking becomes alcoholism Why she decided to do this crazy trek What it means to be a thru-hiker The people PI met on the hike Walking together versus walking alone Being a solo female on the trail Being a thru-hiker during the Covid pandemic What PI learnt about herself from the trek Why she’s thinking of doing another long trek The impact of coming home after something this huge The pain of walking 2,650 miles What she learnt about herself doing this challenge And more! PI's website: www.mlconaquad.com PI's book: Everything You Ever Taught Me: If you've got a lot on your mind, go for a walk... If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share it and leave a review on iTunes or wherever you’re listening. Find out how to leave a review here: bit.ly/leavepodcastreview You can find out more information and get the show notes to every episode at magnificentmidlife.com. That’s also where you’ll find strategies, support, and resources to help make your midlife magnificent. There’s a midlife wellness program, courses, midlife mentoring to help make the most of your next chapter, and our online membership program. If not now, when? Named #18 in the best 40 Women Over 50 podcasts globally by Feedspot

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Midlife isn’t the end of meaningful life, just the end of the first half rehearsal. Listen, laugh and be inspired as Rachel Lankester, author, mentor and founder of Magnificent Midlife, interviews women in midlife and beyond living authentic, empowered lives, not disappearing into obscurity. From round the world yachtswomen to 60 year old pole dancers, from palliative care doctors to sustainable food evangelists, this podcast explores the myriad things older women get up to and the issues we face. We challenge the status quo and bash those negative stereotypes about being an older woman. Need some inspiration about what’s possible for you when you're over 40, over 50 or beyond? These women will show you anything is. Need help overcoming your own limiting beliefs about getting older or struggles with menopause? Learn from women who’ve experienced the same but found ways to thrive and become who they were always meant to be. Learn their life-hacks and how they do what they do. This podcast is all about celebrating women in midlife and beyond. We’re not over the hill or on a downward slope. We get better with age not worse. We talk all things midlife, about issues that matter, and share fabulous stories of magnificent women doing very cool stuff. Now's our time! Find out more at magnificentmidlife.com.