Episode 143: The Movie About My Life with Josh Sutton

“Life has so much more joy and freedom when you’re not trapped. I try really hard to live a life where I feel free and authentic.”

— Josh Sutton

In today's episode, we explore how following your own call to adventure can inspire others to take action in their own lives. We're thrilled to welcome back Josh Sutton, our very first guest on the Inspire Campfire podcast. Josh returns to share updates on his incredible journey since he, his wife, and their five-year-old son, Harvey, thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2021. Harvey's achievement as the youngest person to complete the trail at such a young age continues to inspire many.

Their life-changing 7-month hike has opened doors to new adventures, including the creation of a documentary about their time on the trail. Join us as Josh recounts their experiences and the impact it has had on their lives and beyond.

Josh also discusses:

2:45 - A recap from his adventure on the Appalachian Trail
3:45 - Creating a movie about their journey
6:20 - Setting out with a documentary in mind
7:15 - Where to watch Beyond The Tree Line
7:55 - What it’s like to have a movie made about this trip
9:05 - The weather conditions at the beginning of their hike
10:05 - Reflecting on the types of feedback they received
14:00 - Returning to daily life
16:30 - Reflecting on what adventure means to him and his family
19:45 - How he’s changed after the Appalachian Trail
24:30 - Feeling less than ordinary
27:00 - Redoing the last 100 miles of the Appalachian Trail
30:10 - How his family has changed since the Appalachian Trail
32:30 - Adventures they have been on as a family
34:30 - Comparing the Appalachian Trail with the John Muir Trail
38:30 - Their new addition to the family and future adventure plans
40:30 - Finding a balance between work and adventure
43:00 - What’s the best way for people to get in touch with Josh to work with him
43:30 - Advice for people who are hesitant to start their adventure journey