How do you juggle chronic illness, unconventional work, and personal adventure challenges?

Christine Reed, author of Alone in Wonderland, joined us to talk about body challenges on trail, behind the scenes of writing and sharing books, and her company, Rugged Outdoorswoman Publishing.

We talk about:

• Adventuring with POTS, a form of dysautonomia
• Self-publishing and the journey to writing a book
• Balancing adventure with business
• Publishing an anthology of stories: BLOOD SWEAT TEARS
• Realities of menstrual periods when on big adventures

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Members get a box every quarter full of woman-created goodies, including a nature-inspired book.

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More info:

• Grit Lit: https://cairnproject.org/grit-lit
• Christine on Instagram: https://www.ruggedoutdoorswoman.com/
• Rugged Outdoorswoman books and publishing: https://www.instagram.com/ruggedoutdoorswoman/

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Brought to you by the Alliance for Gender Equity in Outdoor Adventure (GEA Alliance).

Hosted by Angie Marie Lake, edited by Alyson Castonguay, research assistance by Danielle Peecher