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#42 - The Wake-Up Call - Aging, Adventure, and Why We Can’t Wait - The WHY Matters Podcast

#42 - The Wake-Up Call - Aging, Adventure, and Why We Can’t Wait - The WHY Matters Podcast

Update: 2025-09-24
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In this episode of The WHY Matters Podcast, Will and I open up about what aging has been teaching us - and why waiting for “someday” to chase big adventures is a mistake. A tough volcano trek in Guatemala showed us firsthand that our bodies don’t bounce back like they did in our 30s. That wake-up call, paired with the wisdom (and regrets) of older travelers we’ve met along the way, pushed us to make one of our biggest decisions yet - attempting a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail.


 @05:18 India Trip – Why it was our hardest journey yet
 @11:30 The Wake-Up Call – Struggling on a volcano at 50+
 @13:20 The Big Reveal – Committing to the Appalachian Trail
 @17:22 Aging & Recovery – Injuries, slower healing, and reality checks
 @21:14 Lessons from Retirees – Why waiting can mean missing your chance
 @24:19 Do It Now – Stories of loss, legacy & seizing the moment

This isn’t just about adventure - it’s about aging with intention, choosing meaning over comfort, and creating memories while we still can.

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#42 - The Wake-Up Call - Aging, Adventure, and Why We Can’t Wait - The WHY Matters Podcast

#42 - The Wake-Up Call - Aging, Adventure, and Why We Can’t Wait - The WHY Matters Podcast

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