HIKING IS MY THERAPY
Deborah E. Padilla, LMSW, CTP
5.0from 6 ratings
- 14
- Episodes
- 6
- Ratings
- 2023
- First episode
About HIKING IS MY THERAPY
Paths with Healing is an inspiring podcast exploring the intersection of mental health, nature, and adventure. Each episode features real, raw, and inspiring stories from individuals who have found healing, resilience, and personal growth through the outdoors. From hiking and climbing to camping and swimming, discover how nature and outdoor experiences can be transformative tools for mental well-being. *All stories and discussions are based on personal experiences and should not be taken as treatment or advice. Contact your provider or the nearest emergency services if you need assistance*
- Publisher
- Deborah E. Padilla, LMSW, CTP
- Category
- health & fitness
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 1 May 2023
- Latest episode
- 1 Jun 2024
Latest episodes
14 episodes in the feed.
1 Jun 2024
E14: Meditate
In the fourteenth episode, we offer relaxing meditation music to help heal some of your heavy feelings. Enjoy these nature sounds and follow us for future episodes! Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2dwt3un2 (https://tinyurl.com/2dwt3un2?fbclid=IwAR1xA6VuHeCdfRq2HRyEhQANVYswYA5bzVcNeAly1fARRykeattPu3YpPaQ) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/4rjhc883 (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2F4rjhc883%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2QIJOqc07CXOcCSiVnN29ho8hLSBBrBwRZDXCTHUr8sJBZcAl8PtjQxec&h=AT3Qnb27dOfFVAds7Z3kAeIX4lhQUb9ppcMT4c-TPUCgj9za68ruTuIQYo0d3UPbuwm5IdU-ZMCLtTCxrxvITU7GvEmYIHjIWhZymLSVioV5LER_Pc4B6if8xpHxYSS2A0WI0h8rIw&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT19l4Vu21_hn57KjtbpbFjt3Rn0FEDFJUsbJzcpjkqZS2Fe0fXpMR18h1IhO2VQOQMFiZg0f4F1G5SdFNp5Yxq_3HEj6UD1q8MgGOQajXGrNReYuV94Qrq1r5GCW5iAklIPzfZ6WpprcPdJQnJQd9eypS9uK0T0qHEPgMAgMx_K2IxfEx3QDFvxirWNNmgRIr3xMxkaY897W28YGQdsppypOW02iPFrLbA) Support this Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hikingpodcast (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hikingpodcast%E2%81%A0?fbclid=IwAR1PIDKAeKpC83xXw1qVXzm6YKTAfrf8LAyCdKpZK-yXU3Lxh3dlL3rM4Cg) HIKING IS MY THERAPY IG: @hikingismytherapypodcast
1 May 2024
E13: Day By Day
In the thirteenth episode, we sit down with Joey Vulpis, who is the founder of American Hiking Guides Association (https://hikingtraining.com/) and Northeast Mountain Guiding (https://nmgadventures.com/). Joey discusses day to day stressors and strategies he implements to cope successfully, on and off the trail. He also discusses how mindfulness is important with client management, and how it can be important with mental health. Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2dwt3un2 (https://tinyurl.com/2dwt3un2?fbclid=IwAR1xA6VuHeCdfRq2HRyEhQANVYswYA5bzVcNeAly1fARRykeattPu3YpPaQ) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/4rjhc883 (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2F4rjhc883%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2QIJOqc07CXOcCSiVnN29ho8hLSBBrBwRZDXCTHUr8sJBZcAl8PtjQxec&h=AT3Qnb27dOfFVAds7Z3kAeIX4lhQUb9ppcMT4c-TPUCgj9za68ruTuIQYo0d3UPbuwm5IdU-ZMCLtTCxrxvITU7GvEmYIHjIWhZymLSVioV5LER_Pc4B6if8xpHxYSS2A0WI0h8rIw&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT19l4Vu21_hn57KjtbpbFjt3Rn0FEDFJUsbJzcpjkqZS2Fe0fXpMR18h1IhO2VQOQMFiZg0f4F1G5SdFNp5Yxq_3HEj6UD1q8MgGOQajXGrNReYuV94Qrq1r5GCW5iAklIPzfZ6WpprcPdJQnJQd9eypS9uK0T0qHEPgMAgMx_K2IxfEx3QDFvxirWNNmgRIr3xMxkaY897W28YGQdsppypOW02iPFrLbA) Support this Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hikingpodcast (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hikingpodcast%E2%81%A0?fbclid=IwAR1PIDKAeKpC83xXw1qVXzm6YKTAfrf8LAyCdKpZK-yXU3Lxh3dlL3rM4Cg) HIKING IS MY THERAPY IG: @hikingismytherapypodcast American Hiking Guides Association IG: @ahga.usa Northeast Mountain Guiding IG: @neguiding
1 Apr 2024
E12: ABC, Easy as PTSD
In the twelfth episode, we sit down with Katie Kourakos, who is the Volunteer Engagement Manager at the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference (https://www.facebook.com/nynjtc?__cft__[0]=AZXfMRt7ErsmOXPvJIeI1hK5c1ZsoSAQ_5ljGr_5S2NUKpok0kt7yH4BbdTg_9ymETbbvIoggy6D370mYZ8ECfFze32tpBvd9P7NZaUfmyqFRzh5vBqfQo9t4faVZU65eA6CvkL60UEcCLODcYikIAvuh2GkoZcBEYcdtowuQvGvW9703QGHnzIS3eRJyymphOepXLz3V5RMmtUZ9Nixv6Nd&__tn__=-]K-R). Katie discusses what it’s like living with Complex PTSD and how she uses survival strategies on and off the trails. She also discusses LNT and how it can benefit mental health. Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2dwt3un2 (https://tinyurl.com/2dwt3un2?fbclid=IwAR1xA6VuHeCdfRq2HRyEhQANVYswYA5bzVcNeAly1fARRykeattPu3YpPaQ) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/4rjhc883 (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2F4rjhc883%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2QIJOqc07CXOcCSiVnN29ho8hLSBBrBwRZDXCTHUr8sJBZcAl8PtjQxec&h=AT3Qnb27dOfFVAds7Z3kAeIX4lhQUb9ppcMT4c-TPUCgj9za68ruTuIQYo0d3UPbuwm5IdU-ZMCLtTCxrxvITU7GvEmYIHjIWhZymLSVioV5LER_Pc4B6if8xpHxYSS2A0WI0h8rIw&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT19l4Vu21_hn57KjtbpbFjt3Rn0FEDFJUsbJzcpjkqZS2Fe0fXpMR18h1IhO2VQOQMFiZg0f4F1G5SdFNp5Yxq_3HEj6UD1q8MgGOQajXGrNReYuV94Qrq1r5GCW5iAklIPzfZ6WpprcPdJQnJQd9eypS9uK0T0qHEPgMAgMx_K2IxfEx3QDFvxirWNNmgRIr3xMxkaY897W28YGQdsppypOW02iPFrLbA) Support this Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hikingpodcast (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hikingpodcast%E2%81%A0?fbclid=IwAR1PIDKAeKpC83xXw1qVXzm6YKTAfrf8LAyCdKpZK-yXU3Lxh3dlL3rM4Cg) HIKING IS MY THERAPY IG: @hikingismytherapypodcast Katie’s IG: @katiek46n2
1 Mar 2024
E11: Because I'm Happy
In the eleventh episode, we sit down with Luna Pelton, who is eight years old and the youngest female to complete the Catskill 3500. Luna discusses why hiking makes her happy and how she copes when feeling sad on the trails. She also discusses her beloved cat, her family, and her new love for disc golf. Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2dwt3un2 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/4rjhc883 Support this Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hikingpodcast (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hikingpodcast) HIKING IS MY THERAPY IG: @hikingismytherapypodcast
1 Feb 2024
E10: Everything Must Low
In the tenth episode, we sit down with Jennifer Timpa, LMSW, CASAC who is a licensed social worker and specializes in addiction services. Jen discusses personal and professional experiences with low self-esteem, anxiety, and how hiking has shaped that for her. Please support this podcast and subscribe: (https://open.spotify.com/show/0bNiapJevr5BfGfdPO6rNm?si=6acdaf3def464a9e)Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/0bNiapJevr5BfGfdPO6rNm?si=6acdaf3def464a9e) and Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hiking-is-my-therapy/id1687190621). Support this Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hikingpodcast (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hikingpodcast) HIKING IS MY THERAPY IG: @hikingismytherapypodcast Jennifer's IG: @appleshampo87
1 Jan 2024
E9: Scenes From the Trail Boss
In the ninth episode, we sit down with Carlos Gonzalez, creator of the website "Scenes From The Trail", as he discusses having liver cancer while navigating anticipatory grief. Carlos continues the conversation by speaking about how he manages difficult symptoms, side effects, and how the trails continue to save his life, and how it might save others, too. Please support this podcast and subscribe: (https://open.spotify.com/show/0bNiapJevr5BfGfdPO6rNm?si=6acdaf3def464a9e)Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/0bNiapJevr5BfGfdPO6rNm?si=6acdaf3def464a9e) and Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hiking-is-my-therapy/id1687190621). Support this Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hikingpodcast (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hikingpodcast) HIKING IS MY THERAPY IG: @hikingismytherapypodcast Scenes From The Trail Website: https://www.scenesfromthetrail.com (https://scenesfromthetrail.com)
1 Dec 2023
E8: Attention! It's Okay, Not to Be Okay
In the eighth episode, we sit down with Dylan Medici, Manager of Outreach and Education for the "New Jersey Highlands Coalition". Dylan talks about his experiences with ADHD and Cystic Fibrosis. Additionally, he speaks about barriers when asking for help, and how environmental organizations can facilitate that change for others struggling with mental health. Subscribe: Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/0bNiapJevr5BfGfdPO6rNm?si=6acdaf3def464a9e) and Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hiking-is-my-therapy/id1687190621). Support this Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hikingpodcast (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hikingpodcast) HIKING IS MY THERAPY IG: @hikingismytherapypodcast Dylan's IG: @good_medici New Jersey Highlands Coalition: https://njhighlandscoalition.org/ (https://njhighlandscoalition.org/)
1 Nov 2023
E7: I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar
In the seventh episode, we sit down with Susan Sterngold, LCSW, therapist, avid hiker, and graduate of Columbia University. Susan discusses women's issues surrounded by stereotypes, parental neglect, autonomy, and how to take empowerment onto the trails. She also discusses some of her personal experiences with women's issues that have influenced her approach to managing stressful situations, on and off, the trails. Subscribe: Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/0bNiapJevr5BfGfdPO6rNm?si=6acdaf3def464a9e) and Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hiking-is-my-therapy/id1687190621). Support this Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hikingpodcast (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hikingpodcast) HIKING IS MY THERAPY IG: @hikingismytherapypodcast Susan's IG: @banjolady49 Susan's Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/susan-sterngold-suffern-ny/50826 (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/susan-sterngold-suffern-ny/50826)
1 Oct 2023
E6: Honey, We Shrunk Mental Health
In the sixth episode, we sit down with Avalou Ross, founder of "TriState Hikers Inc." 501(c)(3), Co-Founder of "Garifuna Heritage Camp", NYS licensed hiking and camping guide, and mental health advocate. Ava talks about her experiences with severe depression, grief, trauma, and advocacy. She continues the conversation by discussing how she used life-changing experiences to continue to help others on the trail. Subscribe: Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/0bNiapJevr5BfGfdPO6rNm?si=6acdaf3def464a9e) and Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hiking-is-my-therapy/id1687190621). Support this Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hikingpodcast (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hikingpodcast) HIKING IS MY THERAPY IG: @hikingismytherapypodcast Ava's IG: @avaangle19 TriState Hikers IG: @tristatehikers TriState Hiker's Website: https://www.tristatehikers.com (https://www.tristatehikers.com )
1 Sept 2023
E5: You've Never Mapped It So Good
In the fifth episode, we sit down with Chelsey Harasym from the mobile app Avenza Maps to discuss its features and how they can uniquely relate when dealing with stressors on the trail. Continuing the conversation, Chelsey discusses what Avenza offers, including a brand-new feature to be released. In addition, she discusses how SMART goals can be helpful for hikers using the app while out on the trail and what Avenza hopes for its future. Subscribe: Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/0bNiapJevr5BfGfdPO6rNm?si=6acdaf3def464a9e) and Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hiking-is-my-therapy/id1687190621). Support this Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hikingpodcast (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hikingpodcast) HIKING IS MY THERAPY IG: @hikingismytherapypodcast Avenza's IG: @avenzamaps Avenza's Website: https://store.avenza.com/search (https://store.avenza.com/search) Available on iOS and Android
1 Aug 2023
E4: The Great Depression
In the fourth episode, we sit down with Vicki Ferreira founder of "New York Tristate Lady Hiker Goddesses Group", Masters Olympic Weightlifter and avid hiker. Vicki talks about her experiences with severe depression, love for hiking, and her reflection on the simple things. As she continues the conversation surrounded by the severity of her depression, Vicki reflects on how she climbed out of it, on and off the trails. Subscribe: Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/0bNiapJevr5BfGfdPO6rNm?si=6acdaf3def464a9e) and Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hiking-is-my-therapy/id1687190621). Support this Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hikingpodcast (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hikingpodcast) HIKING IS MY THERAPY IG: @hikingismytherapypodcast Vicki's IG: @vickif49 New York Tristate Lady Hiker Goddesses Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1252931101756365/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1252931101756365/)
1 Jul 2023
E3: Keep Your Eyes On the Pink Skies
In the third episode, we sit down with Dawn Rivera, founder of "Sunset Chasers", Wyanokies/Ramapo West Local Trails Chair for New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, featured on ABC 20/20, The Star-Ledger, Daily Record, mother of two college boys, healthcare professional, Moderator of "Hike New Jersey", and volunteer superhero. Dawn talks about her experiences with losing a child and how hiking allowed her to navigate through the stages of grief. Dawn also discusses how signs from the universe have lit up the sky to help her find her way back to her son. Subscribe: Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/0bNiapJevr5BfGfdPO6rNm?si=6acdaf3def464a9e) and Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hiking-is-my-therapy/id1687190621). Support this Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hikingpodcast (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hikingpodcast) HIKING IS MY THERAPY IG: @hikingismytherapypodcast Dawn's IG: @hikingchick19
1 Jun 2023
E2: Stop! In the Name of Anxiety
In the second episode, we sit down with Tyrone Welch, creator of "Hiking While Black", and Podcast Host of "It's Just Different With Tye". He talks about his experiences with childhood trauma, violence, poverty, and anxiety. Tye continues the conversation by discussing how he has learned to recognize anxiety-induced triggers and, most notably, how hiking has continually impacted that process. Please support this podcast and subscribe: (https://open.spotify.com/show/0bNiapJevr5BfGfdPO6rNm?si=6acdaf3def464a9e)Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/0bNiapJevr5BfGfdPO6rNm?si=6acdaf3def464a9e) and Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hiking-is-my-therapy/id1687190621). Support this Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hikingpodcast (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hikingpodcast) HIKING IS MY THERAPY IG: @hikingismytherapypodcast Tyrone's IG: @hikingwhileblackny Tyrone's FB: @hikingwhileblackny Tyrone's Website: https://hikingwhileblackny.com (https://hikingwhileblackny.com) Tyrone's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwdb3lW9wN4dxoeceSV0IyQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwdb3lW9wN4dxoeceSV0IyQ)
1 May 2023
E1: Every Path Has a Silver Lining
In the first episode, we sit down with our host, Deborah E. Padilla, LMSW, CTP, founder of PATHS WITH HEALING Inc. 501(c)(3), therapist, author, board member, social worker to discuss who she is and what this podcast is about. Based out of New York and New Jersey, Deborah discusses her mental health and hiking experiences throughout the years; and how that has positively impacted her success. In addition, she highlights how others have had similar experiences and how they can be found in this podcast. Subscribe: Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/0bNiapJevr5BfGfdPO6rNm?si=6acdaf3def464a9e) and Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hiking-is-my-therapy/id1687190621). Support this Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hikingpodcast (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hikingpodcast) HIKING IS MY THERAPY IG: @hikingismytherapypodcast Deborah's IG: @pathswithpadilla Deborah's FB: @deborahepadilla Deborah's Website: https://www.deborahepadilla.com (deborahepadilla.com)
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