Grand adventures often change us. They help us process complicated emotions and work through our problems.
But what if the forward progress is temporary? What if all the good vibes end, when you return to the “real world”?
On this episode, Paul Barach shares the story of his Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike, and explores the difficult process of going home to a life that looks bleak and broken.
If you like this story, check out "The Tools to Thrive." It's a story about a thru-hike on the Camino de Santiago, and it explores whether nature is actually necessary for an emotional reset.
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