AT thru hiker, author, and coach Miller "Mander" Hollstein drops into the studio to talk trail, actual and metaphorical, with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Mander discusses how he blew up his life to hike the Appalachian Trail and figure himself out. Along the way, Mander shares his thoughts on being a lost soul, imposter syndrome, wrestling with the voice, rain skirts, curtain drops, norovirus, bonus miles, bubble guts, finding space, Braiding Sweetgrass, and the moment when he found alignment. Epic. (This is Part I. Be sure to listen to Part II.)

Show Notes

In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, host Doc speaks with Miller 'Mander' Hollstein, a thru hiker and author who completed the Appalachian Trail (AT) in 2023. Mander discusses his transition from college athletics to hiking, dealing with identity shifts, post-trail depression, and his most hiker trash moments. He also shares insights from his book and upcoming coaching business, aimed at helping others navigate life changes. The episode dives deep into Mander's personal experiences, including battling norovirus on the trail, hiking mistakes, and the lessons learned from his adventure.


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