Episodes

  • Jo Penn | An author finds light in her darkness on the Camino

    Jo Penn | An author finds light in her darkness on the Camino
    Nov 25 2025
    Jo Penn is an award-winning, NY Times & USA Today Bestselling Author. Jo writes thrillers, dark fantasy, horror and crime titles, and is also a Podcaster. Her book, 'Pilgrimage: Lessons Learned from Solo Walking Three Ancient Ways', is about preparing, learning and getting the most out of your pilgrimage. I so loved this chat, and you'll love Jo's book, too. Find Pilgrimage: Lessons Learned from Solo Walking Three Ancient Ways here. And Jo's writing website, so you can publish your OWN Camino book is here
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Nick Sassan | Walking the Camino in Birkenstocks!

    Nick Sassan | Walking the Camino in Birkenstocks!
    Nov 18 2025
    Nick Sassan is a young pilgrim from the United States with one of the most unusual Camino stories you’ll hear. While most walkers arrive armed with sturdy hiking boots and meticulously tested shoes, Nick set out on the ancient pilgrimage in… Birkenstock sandals. And yes — he walked all 800 kilometres of the Camino Francés in them. By the time he reached Santiago, he'd worn right through the soles.
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    46 mins
  • Ken Huang | Instinct, insight, and running the Camino

    Ken Huang | Instinct, insight, and running the Camino
    Nov 11 2025
    Ken Huang RUNS the Camino!! In this episode of My Camino - the Podcast, Ken reflects on her life of long-distance running, her experiences during her adventures, including the Camino and the contrast between the anticipation of enlightenment and the reality of a blank mind. Ken discusses the instinctual navigation that takes over during these experiences and the subsequent reflections that occur afterward, emphasizing the importance of the journey and the encounters along the Way. You can find Ken's videos here
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    46 mins
  • Arlene Laskey | Quest for the Enlightened Pilgrim

    Arlene Laskey | Quest for the Enlightened Pilgrim
    Nov 4 2025
    Arlene Laskey is a Canadian author. Her debut novel is 'Quest for the Enlightened Pilgrim: Walking the Camino'. The book is inspired by Arlene's real-life experiences on the Camino de Santiago and her study of the Master Key System, a fascinating look at how our thoughts empower our future. There's also a Camino journal you can take with you on your Camino to keep a record of your wonderful pilgrimage. You can find Arlene's books here
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    43 mins
  • Dan's Portuguese Camino + an inspiring story

    Dan's Portuguese Camino + an inspiring story
    Oct 28 2025
    I've just returned from the Camino Portuguese and loved every moment. I have a brief summary of our trip PLUS a very inspiring story of an Australian man who is walking the Camino to raise awareness of depression and suicide across the world. Here's a link to Geoff's campaign
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    40 mins
  • Jean-Claude Benazet | The man who wrote 'Ultreia'

    Jean-Claude Benazet | The man who wrote 'Ultreia'
    Oct 21 2025
    Jean-Claude Benazet wrote the Camino hymn 'Ultreia'. I was delighted to get the chance to interview Jean-Claude, to talk about the history of the song, what it means to him and what it means for the hundreds of thousands of pilgrims who walk the Camino each year. This episode is a snapshot of kindness, of love and light. Much love to you, pilgrim. Dan
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    18 mins
  • Elle Halliwell | A pilgrimage of self love on the Via Francigena

    Elle Halliwell | A pilgrimage of self love on the Via Francigena
    Oct 15 2025
    Elle Halliwell is a Sydney-based journalist, author and motivational speaker. Her incredible story was the subject of her book A Mother's Choice where she details her journey of cancer and motherhood. Now Elle's a pilgrim having just returned from walking part of the Via Francigena to Rome. This is a wonderful story of belief, hope and discovery.
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    58 mins
  • REWIND | an incredible discussion with Camino legend Rebekah Scott

    REWIND | an incredible discussion with Camino legend Rebekah Scott
    Oct 7 2025
    I've just finished walking the Camino Portuguese. Please enjoy this rewind episode of my chat with Rebekah Scott. I first spoke to Rebekah three years ago. Her new book 'A Furnace Full of God' is simply magic. It's not your usual Camino book. This is a spiritual diary; a journal of a pilgrimage of the heart and soul. You can find A Furnace Full of God on Amazon....and Rebekah's non-profit organisation taking care of the Camino is peaceableprojects.org
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    56 mins