It’s never too late to start over (just ask Linda)


Hi Reader,

I’m excited to share my latest podcast episode with you! I recently sat down with Linda Magoon, author of Live Free and Hike: Finding Grace on 48 Summits, for a conversation that really hit home for me.

Have you ever felt like you were “too old” to try something new? Or that a certain chapter of your life was simply too long to walk away from? Linda spent nearly 25 years in a marriage marked by jealousy and insecurity before finding the courage to leave and reinvent herself in the mountains of New Hampshire.

In this episode, we explore:

  • The “Geriatric” Journey: Why Linda started summiting 4,000-foot peaks in her mid-50s.
  • The Power of the Journal: How Linda used post-hike journaling and real photos to draft her book.
  • Nature as Therapy: Why “the monkey chatter” in your head disappears when you’re focused on the next step.

One of my favorite quotes from Linda was: “The more you talk about it and the more light you give to shame, the less control it has. Shame resides in secrecy.”.

Tune in here

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Curious to learn more about Linda? You can get her book Live Free and Hike on Amazon and connect with her through her website follow her on Facebook.

Best,

Kelly

P.S. Have you ever had a “mountain” in your life—physical or otherwise—that helped you heal? Reply to this email and let me know, or share this episode with a friend who needs a little inspiration today!

Hi, I’m Kelly Schuknecht

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