Episode 124: I Am Not Lost with Lucy Barnard

“I just had to calm myself, know that I had the ability, really focus on one step at a time, and take a leap of faith. ”

— Lucy Barnard

In this episode, Lucy Barnard, an Aussie in pursuit of becoming the first woman to walk the length of the Earth, joins us to share her story of the active 30,000 km trek from the southernmost point of South America to the highest point of Alaska with her companion, Wombat, an Australian Cattle Dog. Lucy also discusses:

2:40 - An overview of her journey
7:10 - How she prepares for the varying conditions
9:40 - Her life before the trip
14:55- Her career path before deciding to go on this journey
18:35 - The moment she decided to follow through and make this adventure a reality
20:20 - Being mentally and physically ready for this trip
21:30 - What fueled the whisper that told her to go
23:30 - Contributing to how women are are revered by our children
24:30 - Philanthropy and adventure
27:20 - Her experience in the desert
30:40 - What solitude feels like
34:20 - Hiker culture and her philosophy on it
40:10 - Heidegger's philosophy and why it’s important to her
42:10 - Her travel companion, Wombat
44:30 - Where she’s going next
45:30 - How people can follow and support her journey
46:45 - Words of encouragement for people who want to go on an epic adventure but aren’t ready
48:50 - Who is going to play her in a Hollywood movie about this adventure

You can learn more about Lucy and her active adventure by following her on Instagram @TanglesandTail, on Facebook, YouTube, or on her website TanglesandTail.com.

See below for photos Lucy shared from her adventure.