The Adventurous Reinvention
As a woman, choosing to backpack, hike, and seek outdoor adventure opened up more in my life than I could’ve predicted—on and off the trail.
I started The Adventurous Reinvention Podcast to share that energy with other women ready to take the wheel in their own lives and pursue the wild, exciting adventures they see fit.
This podcast is for women who crave self-discovery as much as they do the outdoors. Episodes take you on a journey through…Real stories of women who’ve redefined themselves through adventure, Advice to feel confident and prepared on your next hike or backpacking trip, Practical tools for building resilience and tackling life’s obstacles, Behind-the-scenes glimpses of unforgettable trail experiences, Conversations with inspiring women breaking barriers in the outdoor world, and MORE!
Wherever you’re starting, you have choices in who you want to be and how you show up in life. The Adventurous Reinvention Podcast is here to support you in taking those next steps!
Click "Listen Now" to tune in, get inspired, and maybe even spark your next adventure.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 61
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Ep 041. John Muir Trail Day 5 (Trail Series). Forester Pass, Dreamy Camp, and Our First Trout Dinner
Welcome to the John Muir Trail Podcast Series - I'm taking a little summer break from the podcast while I head off on some new adventures (and guide some epic client trips too!). But I didn’t want to…
Ep 040. John Muir Trail Day 4 (Trail Series). Steady Miles, Trail Characters, and Battery Life Talk
Welcome to the John Muir Trail Podcast Series - I'm taking a little summer break from the podcast while I head off on some new adventures (and guide some epic client trips too!). But I didn’t want to…
Ep 039. John Muir Trail Day 3 (Trail Series). Summiting Mount Whitney, Blister Battles, and a Cheesecake Fail
Welcome to the John Muir Trail Podcast Series - I'm taking a little summer break from the podcast while I head off on some new adventures (and guide some epic client trips too!). But I didn’t want to…
Ep 038. John Muir Trail Day 2 (Trail Series). Baby Lamb Legs, Black Ant, and Camped Beneath Mount Whitney
Welcome to the John Muir Trail Podcast Series - I'm taking a little summer break from the podcast while I head off on some new adventures (and guide some epic client trips too!). But I didn’t want to…
Ep 037. John Muir Trail Day 1 (Trail Series). A Long First Day, Sandy Trails, and Golden Trout
Welcome to the John Muir Trail Podcast Series - I'm taking a little summer break from the podcast while I head off on some new adventures (and guide some epic client trips too!). But I didn’t want to…
Ep 036. John Muir Trail Day 0 (Trail Series). Pre-Hike Jitters, Permit Scrambles, and Wildfire Worries
Welcome to the John Muir Trail Podcast Series - I'm taking a little summer break from the podcast while I head off on some new adventures (and guide some epic client trips too!). But I didn’t want to…
Ep 035. The Cheat Code to Backpacking: Tiffany’s Journey from Newbie to Solo Backpacker
In this episode, I’m joined by one of my incredible Backpacking Badass clients—Tiffany—whose story is a perfect example of what’s possible when you combine a dream with the right support and structur…
Ep 034. Is It SAFE to Go Solo? The Truth About Solo Hiking & Backpacking
🎉 Registration is officially OPEN for the 2025 Solo Adventure Summit! Join us June 5th-6th for a free two-day virtual event all about building confidence, preparation, and skills for your solo outdoo…
Ep 033. Bear Safety Isn’t Optional—Kim Titchener’s Expert Advice for Solo Hikers
🎉 Registration is officially OPEN for the 2025 Solo Adventure Summit!
Join us June 5th-6th for a free two-day virtual event all about building confidence, preparation, and skills for your solo outdoor…
Ep 032. 4 Outdoor Skills Every Woman Should Master Before a Solo Trip
🎉 Registration is officially OPEN for the 2025 Solo Adventure Summit! Join us June 5th-6th for a free two-day virtual event all about building confidence, preparation, and skills for your solo outdoo…
Ep 031. Self-Defense for Solo Adventurers with Nicole Snell from Girls Fight Back
What if the thing holding you back from solo adventuring isn’t lack of skills—but the feeling of safety?
In this powerful episode, Allison sits down with Nicole Snell—international speaker, TEDx prese…
Ep 030. Adventures that Made Me: My First Solo Backpacking Trip (Mount Langley)
In today’s episode, I’m taking you back to the solo backpacking trip that shaped me in all the best ways—my very first overnight alone on the trail.
I share what inspired me to go solo in the first pl…
Ep 029. Hot Topics in Our Backpacking Badass Community: Solo Confidence, Wilderness Safety & Building Your Adventure Circle
We’re back with another Hot Topics episode—and this time, it’s all about solo adventure season.
Allison is joined by Team Alpine’s Kellie Adkins (our social media and community manager) for a deep div…
Ep 028. Should You Visit Parks This Year? A Former Park Manager's Take
In this episode, Team She Dreams of Alpine’s own Kellie Adkins—former park manager and field ecologist—dives into a hot topic that’s come up in our Backpacking Badass Program community: Should we sti…
Ep 027. From Sea Level to 14K: Kahla’s Journey into Backpacking & Bravery (Inside the Adventurous Reinvention Experience)
In this episode, I’m joined by my client Kahla, who went from Florida flatlands to summiting a 14er on her very first backpacking trip inside the Adventurous Reinvention Experience.
We talk about what…
Ep 026. This Summer Can Change Everything – Join Us Inside the Adventurous Reinvention Experience
If you’ve been craving clarity, confidence, purpose—and more adventure in your life—this episode is for you.
In today’s conversation, I’m walking you through exactly what the Adventurous Reinvention E…
Ep 025. Marta’s Journey into Backpacking, Confidence & Following Her Curiosity (Inside the Adventurous Reinvention Experience)
In this episode, my client, Marta, shares how saying yes to her very first backpacking trip — even with fears about altitude, injury, and self-doubt — opened the door to a completely new version of h…
Ep 024. Jen’s Journey to Backpacking Confidence & Reinvention After Retirement (Inside the Adventurous Reinvention Experience)
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Jen — a client of mine who joined the Adventurous Reinvention Experience in 2024 to grow her backpacking skills and connect with a powerful community of women.
We div…
Ep 023. Why the Mountains Are the Best Self-Coaching Tool for Life’s Challenges
Have you ever noticed how the mountains challenge you—not just physically, but mentally? How they push you to confront your fears, reframe your struggles, and prove to yourself that you’re capable of…
Ep 022. Too Slow? Too Shy? Too Old? How to Stop Counting Yourself Out of Having Epic Adventures
Have you ever hesitated to join a hiking group or sign up for an adventure because you were afraid you wouldn’t fit in?
Maybe you’ve told yourself:
🚶♀️ “I’m too slow—I don’t want to hold everyone bac…