Adventure Geek Radio Podcast
Welcome to Adventure Geek Radio — the podcast for people who believe life is meant to be lived.
Hosted by Julia Doherty, this podcast brings together adventure, walking, travel, wellbeing, inspiration, and real conversations from the trail.
Each episode may include:
🥾 walking and hiking adventures
🌍 travel stories and behind-the-scenes trip chats
🎒 practical tips for walkers and adventurers
💬 honest conversations about life, mindset, and mental wellbeing
📚 books, podcasts, and ideas worth sharing
🎤 guest appearances from guides, members, and fellow adventurers
Whether you’re climbing mountains, walking the dog, driving to work, or simply dreaming about your next escape, Adventure Geek Radio is here to remind you that adventure is for ordinary people — not just extreme explorers.
Pop the kettle on, lace up your boots, and come along for the journey.
Episodes
15 episodes
Episode 15: The People Who Show Up 🌲
This week on Adventure Geek Radio, we're celebrating the people who show up — from neighbours coming to the rescue when Little Sid finally needed saving, to the volunteers who keep our Adventure Geek walks going while I'm off adventuring.
Episode 14: When They Don’t Need You Anymore
What happens when the people we have supported no longer need us quite as much?This week, Julia reflects on waving people off into their next chapter — from children leaving for university to an Adventure Geek Camino group continuing the...
Episode 13: What Does Being Rich Really Look Like?
In Episode 13 of Adventure Geek Radio, Julia reflects on a peaceful evening in Slovenia and asks what it really means to be rich.This week’s episode includes:A personal story about looking at the stars in SloveniaCha...
Episode 12: The Cows Haven’t Changed. I Have.
In Episode 12 of Adventure Geek Radio, I’m talking about a moment on a walk that made me stop and think… when did I become this person? 🐄A field full of cows, a group of nervous walkers and a fear I once shared became a rather unexpected...
Episode 11: Sunrises, Poohsticks & Simple Pleasures
Sometimes the best bits of life aren’t the big adventures — they’re the little moments we almost miss.This week I’m chatting about sunrise coffees, sunset walks, blowing bubbles and attempting to play Poohsticks when there’s no water in ...
Episode 10: A New Season, Steam Trains & One Minute to Pause
Adventure Geek Radio is back — and we’ve reached Episode 10! 🎉This week feels like the start of a new season. After months of building the new Adventure Geek website, Phase One is finally live and I can lift my head up, step away from th...
Episode 9 - What Could You Do With 32 Minutes?
What could you change simply by using the time you already have differently?This week, Julia shares how a 32-minute drive and a well-timed audiobook sparked some big thoughts about growth, values and making sure life still feels like you...
Episode 8: Looking After Yourself, New Adventures & The Power of Community
This week on Adventure Geek Radio, we’re talking about something we often put at the bottom of the list… ourselves.After finally having treatment on a foot problem I’ve ignored for years, I share a simple story that really made me stop a...
Episode 7: Croatia Reflections, New Beginnings & Why a Change of Scenery Matters
This week on Adventure Geek Radio, I’m chatting about why a simple change of environment can sometimes be exactly what we need.After years of working from home, I’ve made the move to the NatWest Accelerator Hub in Milton Keynes, a...
Episode 6: Why Not? Adventures, Laughter & Looking Up
This week on Adventure Geek Radio, we’re asking a simple question…Why not?It’s amazing how many adventures begin with those two little words.Join me as I catch up on everything happening in the Adventure Geek community, inc...
Episode 5 - When the Walks Stop, the Adventure Doesn’t
This week on Adventure Geek Radio, we’re talking about what happens when the weather turns our carefully planned walks upside down… and why friendship often turns out to be the real adventure.Join me as we look back at our scorching Malv...
Episode 4 | Just Take the Next Step
🏔️ Adventure Geek Radio #4 | Just Take the Next StepThis week we’re reflecting on an unforgettable adventure in the Albanian Alps, where sixteen walkers faced steep climbs, challenging trails and a few moments of self-doubt… only ...
Episode 3 | Friendship, Adventure & New Beginnings
The One About Cows, Calmness & CommunityThis week on Adventure Geek Radio, Julia shares an unexpected personal victory involving a field of young cows, a long-standing fear, and a surprising lesson about resilience....
Episode 2 | Edale, Istanbul & Staying Cool in the Heat
This week on Adventure Geek Radio, we’re heading from the rolling hills of the Peak District to the bustling streets of Istanbul, with plenty of adventure, community and inspiration along the way.In this episode:🥾 Refle...
Episode 1 | Istanbul, AI & Adventure
This week on Adventure Geek Radio, Julia shares reflections on AI, human connection and why real adventures still matter more than ever. There’s also exciting news from the Adventure Geek community, upcoming walks and trips, a featured spotligh...