Just Hyke: For Women Who Are Ready to Hike Their Way to Strength, Confidence, and Adventure
For Women Who Are Ready to Hike Their Way to Strength, Confidence, and Adventure
Welcome to the Just Hyke Podcast—where women over 40 rediscover their power, one trail at a time. Hosted by Melanie Michaelchuk, certified personal trainer, hiking coach, and Kilimanjaro summiteer, this podcast is your go-to resource for outdoor adventure, functional fitness, and mindset growth.
Whether you’re lacing up your hiking boots for the first time or chasing bucket list summits, each episode offers practical tips, inspiring trail stories, and interviews with women who are breaking boundaries and blazing trails—literally and figuratively.
Topics include:
- Hiking training and fitness over 40
- Outdoor gear and trail tips for beginners and seasoned hikers
- Mental resilience and motivation
- Wellness, recovery, and self-care for active women
- Interviews with hikers, health pros, and adventure seekers
It’s never too late to start your hiking journey. Subscribe, download, and Just Hyke with us!
Learn more at www.justhyke.com
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 58 minutes
- Episodes
- 10
- Years Active
- 2025
Just Hyke Podcast – Endurance, Nutrition & Goal Setting with Monica Rose
In this episode, I sit down with Monica Rose, a UESCA-certified ultra endurance and nutrition coach, to dive into the strategies that help hikers push beyond their limits. Whether you’re preparing fo…
Just Hyke Podcast – Episode Part two: Vanlife, Hiking & Budget Adventures with Kim Selvage (@Muon2020)
Just Hyke Podcast – Episode Part two: Vanlife, Hiking & Budget Adventures with Kim Selvage (@Muon2020)
Catch part two of our conversation here!
In this episode of the Just Hyke Podcast, I sit down with…
Just Hyke Podcast – Episode Part One: Vanlife, Hiking & Budget Adventures with Kim Selvage (@Muon2020)
Part one! In this episode of the Just Hyke Podcast, I sit down with Kim Selvage—better known as @Muon2020 on TikTok. Kim is a hiker, artist, international traveler, and vanlifer who goes wherever the…
Just Hyke Podcast: Backpacking, Healing, and Goal Setting with Julie Cortinas of San Antonio Hikers, Campers & Backpackers
In this inspiring episode of the Just Hyke Podcast, I sit down with Julie Cortinas, admin for the San Antonio Hikers, Campers & Backpackers Facebook and Instagram communities.
Julie shares her persona…
Beth Eden Abel – Spirit the AT Hiker | A 25-Year Appalachian Trail Journey of Faith
Beth Abel – Spirit the AT Hiker | A 25-Year Appalachian Trail Journey of Faith
Perseverance & Purpose In this powerful and inspiring episode, we sit down with Beth Abel, known on the trail as Spirit, …
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Just Hyke Podcast – Episode Featuring Valena Spradley of Anchor V Photography
In this inspiring episode of the Just Hyke Podcast, host Melanie Michaelchuk sits down with special guest Valena Spradley…
Just Hyke Podcast: Healing Miles on Hadrian’s Wall with Belinda Guerette
In this heartfelt episode, Belinda Guerette shares her journey along the historic Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail in the UK—and how hiking became a powerful part of her healing journey. From blist…
Just Hyke Podcast: Fitness, Freedom & Bold Living with Kelly Howard
In this episode, I’m joined by Kelly Howard, founder of Fit is Freedom, adventure coach, and retreat leader. Kelly helps businesswomen and executives create vibrant, healthy, and adventurous lives th…
Just Hyke Podcast: Strong Knees & Smarter Trails with Alicia Filley, The Healthy Hiker
In this episode of the Just Hyke Podcast, Melanie sits down with Alicia Filley, physical therapist, hiking enthusiast, and creator of The Healthy Hiker. Together, they explore how to stay pain-free a…
🎙️ Just Hyke Podcast – Episode 101: Hiking, Hustle, and Heart with Jet Girl Hikes
🎙️ Just Hyke Podcast – Episode 101: Hiking, Hustle, and Heart with Jet Girl Hikes
In this episode of the Just Hyke podcast, I’m joined by the adventurous and inspiring Kerry—better known online as Jet…