Ep. 758: Why Adventure is Essential - Belinda Kirk

Ep. 758: Why Adventure is Essential - Belinda Kirk

Sailing, Rowing, Expedition Walking: Belinda Kirk on 25 Years Leading Expeditions – Nicaragua Walk, Atlantic Sail, Guinness Record Unsupported Row Around Britain, Desert of Death Camels, Lesotho Rock Paintings, Explorers Connect Founder, Adventure Effect Wellbeing Conference.

Belinda Kirk is an explorer and the leading campaigner promoting the benefits of adventure on wellbeing. For the past twenty-five years, she has led dozens of international expeditions and remote filming trips. Belinda has walked through Nicaragua, sailed across the Atlantic, searched for camels in China’s Desert of Death, discovered ancient rock paintings in Lesotho, and gained a Guinness World Record for rowing unsupported around Britain. She has led numerous youth development challenges, pioneered inclusive expeditions for people with disabilities, and managed scientific research missions in the Amazon, Sinai, and Alaska. In 2009, Belinda established Explorers Connect, a non-profit organization connecting people to adventure, and has encouraged 30,000 ordinary people to engage in outdoor challenges. In 2020 she launched the first conference to explore the Adventure Effect, the positive impact that adventurous activity has on wellbeing.

Adventure Revolution book:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adventure-Revolution-case-living-boldly/dp/0349428239

A powerful reminder that adventure truly is a state of mind -- Bear Grylls

A landmark book with a groundbreaking and powerful message. It's also a fantastic read packed with thrilling, moving and inspiring stories. I certainly recommend it -- Chris Ryan

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