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In this episode, Tori interviews Carlie Duquette, an adventure enthusiast and mother who shares her family's outdoor experiences. Carlie discusses her journey into outdoor adventures, the importance of exposing children to nature, and the balance between family activities and personal time. She emphasizes the value of embracing imperfection in outdoor experiences and the impact of mental health on parenting. Carlie also shares insights on navigating social media, learning from mishaps during adventures, and encourages others to embrace the outdoors. The conversation concludes with Carlie's future adventure goals and advice for mothers.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Carly Duquette and Her Journey

02:34 Embracing the Outdoors as a Family

05:21 The Importance of Outdoor Experiences for Kids

07:56 Balancing Family Adventures and Personal Time

10:13 The Reality of Outdoor Adventures

12:35 Mental Health and Transparency in Parenting

14:40 Navigating Social Media and Mental Health

17:13 Lessons from Outdoor Adventures

24:09 The Great Key Adventure

29:08 Overcoming Outdoor Intimidation

36:35 Embracing Adventure and Authenticity

43:02 Connecting Through Camping and Community