One month after setting the Appalachian Trail self-supported FKT, I’m in a strange place—floating between accomplishment and uncertainty. This episode isn’t about miles or records; it’s about what happens after. I talk openly about trying to find purpose once the goal is over—navigating sponsorships, self-worth, and the emotional fallout of chasing something so all-consuming. The trail stripped everything away, forcing me to feel emotions raw and real—anger, joy, sadness, pride—and now I’m learning how to carry those lessons into real life. It’s honest, messy, and probably a little too relatable. If you’ve ever finished something big and thought, now what?, this episode is for you. Chapters 00:00 Navigating Post-Trail Uncertainty 02:58 Emotional Processing on the Trail 05:51 The Importance of Internal Validation 09:09 Carrying Forward Emotional Lessons 12:02 Finding Direction Amidst Chaos Subscribe to Substack: http://freeoutside.substack.com Support this content on patreon: HTTP://patreon.com/freeoutside Buy my book "Free Outside" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39LpoSF Email me to buy a signed copy of my book, "Free Outside" at
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