When Giovanna Silvestre hit a wall in her career and personal life, she didn’t hide from her confusion—she embraced it. In this episode, Giovanna shares how hitting rock bottom sparked her transformational journey, leading to her new book Confused Girl: Find Your Peace in the Chaos. From yoga breakthroughs to jumping off literal bridges, Giovanna explains how she turned self-doubt into self-discovery. Hear how traveling to Bali, living simply, and trusting the process helped her heal, find her true voice, and ultimately inspire thousands. Whether you're feeling stuck or seeking purpose, Giovanna’s story proves that confusion isn’t something to fear—it’s a doorway to your next great adventure.

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Gary Arndt has traveled the world, built a successful blog, and captured stunning photography—but when the pandemic hit, he pivoted in a big way. In this episode, we sit down with the host of the wildly popular "Everything Everywhere Daily" podcast to unpack how Gary’s curiosity fueled a 13-year global adventure and led to over 1,700 episodes of bite-sized, fascinating stories. From his first jet-lagged night in Tokyo to being surrounded by penguins on a remote island, Gary shares unforgettable travel moments, the challenges of turning passion into profession, and why algorithms are killing serendipity. Whether you're a curious learner, aspiring podcaster, or travel enthusiast, this conversation is packed with insight and inspiration.

Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”.

Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors.

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Since 2017 Illumine has donated over $47,147 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 236 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.

In this episode we chat with long-distance hiker and gear expert Liz Thomas to talk about her award-winning book, Backpacker Long Trails: Mastering the Art of the Thru-Hike. Whether you're dreaming of your first thru-hike or already counting trail miles, this episode offers real-world insight into how to make it happen.

Liz shares how the book came to life, why it’s more than just gear lists, and the importance of planning for life on—and after—the trail. With voices from all walks of life, her book gives practical advice and emotional prep for navigating everything from logistics and finances to blisters and trail magic.

Discover why this isn’t just a hiking guide—it’s a field manual for personal growth, community, and adventure.

Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors.

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Since 2017 Illumine has donated over $46,258 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 235 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.