Embracing the Trails with Matt Landry: Wisdom from the Peaks
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Papa Bear Hikes
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🗓️ 22 January 2024
⏱️ 39 minutes
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Summary
Welcome to this exhilarating episode of the Papa Bear Hikes podcast! Today, we’re joined by the inspiring Matt Landry, an avid hiker and author whose profound connection with nature has led to incredible insights and personal growth. Matt, through his adventures scaling the 48 - 4,000 foot peaks of New Hampshire and exploring the trails across the U.S., has distilled his experiences into valuable life lessons, beautifully captured in his books, "Forward, Upward, Onward" and "Keep Moving Forward."
In this episode, Matt shares his journey of completing the challenging 4,000-foot peaks, discussing not just the physical but also the mental and spiritual aspects of such an endeavor. He delves into how these experiences shaped his philosophy on life and the healing power of nature. His stories are not just about the highs of the peaks but also about the resilience and perseverance needed to overcome the lows and obstacles along the path.
We also explore Matt's subsequent book, "Keep Moving Forward," where he reflects on the broader lessons learned from the trails of the U.S. Matt talks about how hiking has been a metaphor for life, teaching him about moving forward despite challenges, the importance of setting and achieving goals, and the beauty of discovering oneself in the solitude and majesty of nature.
Additionally, Matt provides insights into his writing process, how he translates his hiking experiences into compelling narratives, and the way these stories have resonated with his readers. We also touch upon how his hiking experiences have influenced his perspective on everyday life, providing a unique viewpoint that is both grounding and enlightening.
Listeners, you're in for a treat! For those looking to dive deeper into Matt's adventures and wisdom, check out his website www.mattlandry.com. And don’t forget to follow our social media channels where Wendy will be sharing some stunning photos promoting this episode. Whether you're an experienced hiker or just enjoy a casual stroll in the woods, Matt's stories are sure to inspire and motivate you to see nature, and life, through a new lens.
Don't miss out on the latest works by Matt Landry! For an immersive reading experience and to stay updated with his newest releases, follow Matt Landry on his Amazon author page. Just click this link: Matt Landry's Amazon Author Page. Here, you can explore his books, read reviews, and keep up with all his latest writing adventures. Happy reading!
Join us on Papa Bear Hikes as we journey with Matt Landry, embracing the trails and the lessons they offer. Let’s get inspired to go forward, upward, and onward!
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| 0:00.0 | Today's guest considers himself a firm believer in the healing power of nature. |
| 0:05.2 | He has written several books about the lessons and wisdom taken from trails. |
| 0:09.9 | His book Forward Upward and Onward was written after completing the 48 of the 40,000 foot peaks of New Hampshire. |
| 0:19.0 | Moving forward, followed shortly after and replicated the lessons learned on these trails, not |
| 0:26.6 | just in New Hampshire but across the United States. |
| 0:30.1 | Matt Landry, welcome to Papa Brocks. |
| 0:35.0 | Martin, a pleasure. |
| 0:37.0 | Thank you, thank you. |
| 0:38.0 | Matt, I really enjoy inspirational stories |
| 0:42.0 | and people that journal them. |
| 0:45.2 | Turning into morning just a walk in the woods and it sounds like that's what you've done here but |
| 0:49.2 | before we talk about the books I'd like you to first tell us a little bit about yourself. |
| 0:54.4 | Geez, you know, it's, it's, um, again, firm believer in nature and firm believer in |
| 0:59.4 | the healing power of nature, I've, um, I've always been around. I've been super lucky. I've got a mountain in my backyard basically |
| 1:06.4 | as it were that I that I hiked even as a kid. I've always enjoyed the outdoors. I've always enjoyed |
| 1:16.7 | I don't think I ever connected it basically to healing as time went on. Like a lot of other people I had some mental health issues when I was when I was very young, |
| 1:21.4 | a lot of depression. |
| 1:23.5 | I went through it again as I turned 40, |
| 1:25.6 | and we'll talk more about that with forward, |
| 1:27.2 | up and onward. |
| 1:28.6 | And I really learned that the power of the outdoors |
| 1:31.5 | and the power of the outdoors and the power of getting outside and walking and moving and just seeing that healing power of nature and being a part of it all was an enormous benefit to me for sure. |
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