YOU on the Camino de Santiago Podcast

Today I have some updates on the pilgrim registration requirements and for the Francés route:

 >> updates to the luggage transport services  >> new places to buy gear, and  >> where to find the best pizza

And then my favorite topic:

 >> How do we deal with the hardest part of the entire Camino experience?

 >> How do we fill our lives with what I call Camino-grade experiences?

To jump ahead to this part of the episode, when I talk about bringing home the Camino experience, go to the 14:20 minute mark.

Here are the places mentioned in this episode:

 >> Caminoteca pilgrim shop: https://caminoteca.com/

 >> Rock N Roll Pizza: https://rockandrollpizza.es/

 >> Jacotrans, use discount code DAG: https://www.jacotrans.es/en/

In 2025 and beyond, accommodation hosts are required to collect additional data on their guests.

For a list of albergues currently using the Pilgrim Pass system, go here: https://pilgrim-pass.web.app/#/lodgings

If you would like to get this taken care of before go, here is the website: https://cms-pilgrim-pass.web.app/preregistration

If you have walked at least two Caminos, I would love to have you as a guest on the podcast to answer this question:

What has been the secret of your success in bringing home your pilgrimage?

Or maybe you haven't been all that successful. Let's talk about that too! You can let me know you're interested in being a guest here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/podcast-guest-request-form/

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In this episode I am going to answer a handful of first-time pilgrim questions that are showing up nonstop on social media. Questions like:

• How hard is it, really?
• Do you have to train?
• What’s the weather going to be like?
• Do I need a sleeping bag?

• Do I need to reserve a bed or room in advance?

I would love to help you do that!

If your pilgrimage had an "alternative ending," meaning you didn't finish in Santiago, I would love to have you as a guest on the podcast.

You can email me directly at [email protected] or complete this form to let me know you are interested.

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My guest in this episode said yes to walking the Camino before he even knew what that really meant. Is it a leap of faith or simply saying yes to life? Either way, Ron shows us that now is the time to say take on those big dreams and goals.

After losing nearly 80 lbs by eating less and moving more, Ron is ready to take on the physical, mental, and spiritual challenge of walking the Camino.

Wondering about the "marvelous resource" Ron refers to during our conversation? That's the Camino Planning Kit, available at https://thecaminoexperience.com/kit/

It will take you from where you are now - wherever you are in the research and planning process - all the way to taking your first steps on the Camino Francés and beyond.

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What happens when you sense a loud, clear calling to walk the Camino de Santiago? Well, you do it. You put some dates on the calendar and you plan this thing.

That’s what my guest today, Noel, did. The calling was mysterious yet unmistakable, so who was she to refuse it? And the timing coincides perfectly with a big milestone birthday, so this is the perfect time to take this journey.

Everything I offer to the pilgrim community is announced first on to my email list. You can join that list and also pick up your free copy of my Camino Planning Roadmap here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/roadmap/

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I hope you are ready to be inpsired, because today I have the compelling after-the-Camino story of US veteran Paul who walked the Camino last October with the life-changing program offered by Warriors on the Way. (https://warriorsontheway.org/)

Warriors on the Way is a pilgrimage on the Camino De Santiago that is designed to facilitate a combat veteran’s healing from PTSD and Moral Injury.

This program works to reduce PTSD and Moral Injury symptoms, which in turn improves quality of life and helps in the effort to reduce the veteran suicide rate.

The pilgrimage is led by Fr Steven Rindahl (US Army, Retired), who is an experienced pilgrim. Fr Steve has designed this pilgrimage based on his own pilgrimage experiences and supported by his doctorate in responding to combat trauma and through the US Army Chaplaincy course he developed and taught on how to provide a Ministerial Response to Moral Injury.

Do you have a story to tell? Of course you do! Let me know you are interested in being a guest on the podcast here: https://thecaminoexperience.com/podcast-guest-request-form/

During the month of May I will be posting tips and tricks right from the trail. Follow me here:

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Or better yet, meet me out there somewhere!

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