Kiwi tramper and author Victoria Bruce joins Doc in the studio to talk about her Te Araroa thru hike with her seven-year-old daughter and her subsequent book she wrote about it. Settle in and buckle up as Victoria opens up about her traumatic childhood, PTSD, addiction, and the healing powers of the trail. Along the way, she discusses bush bashing, loaded nachos, using the Billy, pre-teen parenting, and the relief of taking off the mask. Epic. (This is Part II. Be sure to listen to Part I.)

Show Notes

In this episode, Doc talks with Victoria Bruce about her harrowing childhood experiences, including being shipwrecked as a toddler and coping with PTSD and substance abuse through her formative years. Victoria shares insights from her book, 'Adventures with Emilie,' which details her healing journey on New Zealand's TA trail with her 7-year-old daughter. She discusses overcoming the trauma of her past, the therapeutic power of nature, and the joy of connecting with her daughter.


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