Jillian Brown is a Canadian adventure photographer, long-distance canoeist, and mental health advocate. She has undertaken significant expeditions, including a 6,500 kilometer journey across the contiguous United States from Oregon to Louisiana, paddling the Colorado river in a tandem sea kayak and a 50 day paddling and mountaineering expedition thru Alaska and Yukon.

Beyond her canoeing endeavours, Brown is recognized for her work in mental health education, particularly concerning post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She has served as the lead guide for an outdoor activity based organization dedicated to supporting first responders, at-risk youth, and their families affected by PTSD.

Through this role, she shared tools and strategies for healing through nature, fitness, and goal setting.

As a photographer, Brown captures compelling images of her adventures and the natural world, contributing to publications such as Sidetracked Magazine, Gripped Magazine, Canoe Kayak Magazine, Paddling Magazine, and Canadian Geographic.Her work emphasizes the therapeutic benefits of connecting with nature and overcoming personal challenges.

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In this special episode of the Adventure Audio Podcast, co-host Laval St. Germain takes us on an extraordinary journey to Afghanistan. Laval dives deep into the heart of this enigmatic country, sharing his experiences and the challenges he faced along the way. Join Laval as he navigates the rugged landscapes, meets the resilient people, and uncovers the rich history and culture of Afghanistan. From the bustling streets of Kabul to the serene beauty of the remote mountains, Laval’s adventure is filled with unexpected twists and inspiring moments.

Tune in to hear about the preparation and planning that went into this ambitious trip, encounters with local communities and their stories of hope and perseverance, the breathtaking natural beauty and the stark realities of traveling in a conflict zone.

Whether you’re an avid traveler or an armchair explorer, Laval’s Afghan adventure will leave you with a deeper appreciation for the world’s hidden gems and the indomitable human spirit.

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Louis Margot is a Swiss adventurer and athlete known for his extraordinary endurance challenges. Margot is currently engaged in an ambitious project called "Human Impulse," @human_impulse which involves a series of extreme adventures aimed at pushing human limits. His goal is to complete a solo human-powered journey around the world. Cycling on land and rowing across the oceans. With the objective to beat the current world record of 5 years and 11 days.

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Mark Sky is a Canadian endurance athlete and adventurer know n for his participation in extreme outdoor activities and races. He has competed in the Adventure Racing World Series, Eco Challenge, the ‘Sea to Sky Infinity Loop’ and is the co-founder of the Outdoor Adventures Club, which uses adventure sports to raise funds for charitable causes and environmental protection.

Mark is currently on an ambitious, human powered expedition from Squamish, British Columbia to Aconcagua, Argentina, covering approximately 24,000 kilometres over 22 months. In case this wasn’t enough, Mark’s journey also includes climbing the highest peak in each country he travels through.

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George Kourounis is a Greek-Canadian adventurer and storm chaser from Hull, Quebec, who specializes in documenting extreme weather and worldwide natural disasters. He also presents the television series Angry Planet. We had an incredible chat with George, including his very unconventional career path and becoming the first person to enter the Darvanza Crater in Turkmenistan (a burning natural gas field known as the "Gates of Hell"). We hope this is the first of several conversations with George. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureaudio/support

Dr. Darren Markland is a dedicated medical professional based in Edmonton, Alberta, where he serves as an intensive care physician. Darren is an avid outdoor athlete and adventurer, and has built his outdoor pursuits into his day-to-day life (including commuting by canoe!). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureaudio/support

Gene Caffrey and Jay McCloy are ultra cyclists and endurance athletes based in North Carolina. After an MS diagnosis 10 years ago, Gene turned his attention to ultra cycling and fundraising for researcher with huge ride all over the world. Jay, working full time for the National MS Society, has recently teamed up with Gene to take on same massive events in a team format. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureaudio/support

Simon Willis is the creator and host of "Always Another Adventure," a platform that encompasses adventure videos, podcasts, and other resources. His work primarily focuses on adventure cycling and exploring the great outdoors, often in the Scottish Highlands. Willis is also a BBC-trained presenter, director and filmmaker, and he has produced award-winning kayak coaching films, won the prestigious Travelex Award for travel writing, and has authored two travel books. His content includes advice and encouragement for older athletes and interviews with various adventurers sharing their stories. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureaudio/support

Dr. Chris Bertram has a Bachelor of Science & Master of Science degrees from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas & a Ph.D. in Human Motor Control, from Simon Fraser University.  Bertram is currently the Associate Professor, Kinesiology at the University of the Fraser Valley, as well has the Flow Coach at Canada Snowboard & Senior Director of Applied Neuroscience at EXOS. We discuss stress resistant learning, flow state, why doing hard things is so important and much more. Flow states are those moments when people are fully immersed and engaged in an activity, which can significantly enhance performance and creativity. Dr. Bertram has dedicated his research to understanding these states and their impact on learning and performance. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureaudio/support

Keith Weber is a physical therapist, kettlebell coach and endurance athlete from Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. Keith joins us on the podcast to discuss kettlebell training and how brilliantly it translates to a wide variety of sports, combining strength and cardio, being a guest on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureaudio/support

Paul Ingraham is a science writer based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Paul’s research and writing is the basis of painscience.com, which uses detailed, evidence-based guides to common painful problems and reviews of the (tragically flawed) treatment options. Paul joins us for a highly educational and entertaining chat about chronic pain, pain for aging athletes, stretching and where to maximize you time and efforts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureaudio/support