Trust the Trail of Life – Trust The Trail Podcast

100 Celebrating the People’s Trail

Posted on March 14, 2019March 13, 2019 by nocmanus

We are LIVE from the Appalachian Trail outside of Tent City at Amicalola Falls State Park for our 100th episode. It's all open as hikers, trail icon's, trail celebs, section hikers, and Thru-Hikers past and present all join us to share their love for the People's Trail. We even get a special...

Episode 73: False Evidence Appearing Real

Posted on August 30, 2018August 29, 2018 by nocmanus

On this episode we discuss Fear and how it can prevent you from some magical experiences in your outdoor adventure life and especially on the trail. Inspired by one of our Patreons and a members of our Trust the Trail FB group - Shirley Nutt - who overcame a fear of heights by scaling Half Dome in...

We are NOT normal Podcaster’s

Posted on August 21, 2018 by nocmanus

When you think of Podcaster's you probably envision people sitting in a studio with professional equipment with some sort of hanging microphone sitting across from each other. Usually some sort of controversial subject matter or debate. Well, we are NOT those Podcaster's. Our Microphone is mobile....

Episode 69: Does Backpacking Clean Your Brain?

Posted on August 2, 2018August 2, 2018 by nocmanus

On this episode we delve into the concept "does backpacking clean your brain"? Well, of course it does - and we share with you why and how it just does that. How does the Sun affect your mental focus and does it help with depression? We also share our experience when hitting the trail and how it...

Episode 62: What Backpacking Teaches You

Posted on June 14, 2018July 24, 2018 by nocmanus

On this episode we discuss "What Backpacking Teaches You". We explore the life lessons that putting on a pack, trekking into the wilderness, combating all kinds of weather and how it all parallels lessons that can be learned in your own personal journey. What we talk about It teaches to push ahead...

Episode 49: It’s Not The Summit, It’s The Journey

Posted on March 15, 2018July 24, 2018 by nocmanus

This episode is based solely on one quote: "The journey only requires you to put one foot in front of the other...again and again and again. And if you allow yourself opportunity to be present throughout the entirety of the trek, you will witness beauty every step of the way, not just at the...

Episode 45: Is Less Really More?

Posted on February 15, 2018July 24, 2018 by nocmanus

On this Episode, we compare 2 trends growing in popularity = lightweight backpacking and minimalist living - AND do the two truly parallel each other. So, we ask - is less really more? In recent years the nomadic life has become a socially appealing trend and for some, a generally acceptable...