The Human Adventure

The Human Adventure is a podcast about people who choose to live fully—through travel, challenge, creativity, and the courage to step into the unknown. Hosted by Jake Bushman , each episode features honest conversations with adventurers, travelers, entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and everyday humans doing extraordinary things. We explore not just what they’ve done, but why —the failures, fears, faith, and resilience that shape a meaningful life. From remote corners of the world to inner journeys of growth and reinvention, The Human Adventure reminds us that life isn’t about reaching a destination—it’s about who we become along the way. If you’re drawn to authentic stories, bold ideas, and the shared experience of being human, this podcast is for you. 🎧 New episodes weekly 🌍 Travel • Adventure • Personal Growth • Human Stories

The Human Adventure is a society podcast hosted by Jake Bushman, with 253 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jake Bushman hosts The Human Adventure, a society show with 253 episodes published.

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  Episode #240

  Episode 240 - Stumbling Upon Serendipity with Dani Campbell

  Aug 6, 202651 min

  #240 - What if the life you carefully planned suddenly feels too small? That question sits at the heart of my conversation with Dani Campbell, a former teacher who used the pandemic as a wake-up call. She walked away from the school routine, built a camper van, and spent years learning what solo van life really looks like when it’s not just a highlight reel. We get into the courage it takes to choose freedom, especially when your family is surprised, your future isn’t mapped, and you’re figuring it out in real time. Dani also explains the story behind her brand name, “Stumbling Upon Serendipity,” and why she’s still a planner even while chasing spontaneity. We talk about solo travel as a woman, how her dog Trip helped with the quiet moments, and the practical ways she handles loneliness in cities versus deep solitude in nature with no service. She shares what it takes to fund life on the road through freelance writing, brand collaborations, and social media management, plus the tricky balance between creating content and staying present enough to actually enjoy the adventure. Then we dive into her 30 before 30 challenge: paragliding, cowboy camping, fitness goals like a marathon and Hyrox, and even the oddly relatable goal of being the “mysterious person” reading in a coffee shop. Dani gets honest about mental health, creative ruts, and the pressure creators feel to be “enough” online, while still choosing a life built around community, stability, and the mountains of Colorado. Subscribe to The Human Adventure, share this with a friend who’s craving a change, and leave a review if Dani’s story helps you rethink what you’re capable of. To learn more about Dani and her adventures check out www.stumblinguponserendipity.com and follow her on Instagram @stumblinguponserendipity . To learn more about me and see clips from past, present, and future shows give me a follow on Instagram @humanadventurepod . Want to be a guest on The Human Adventure? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjake Xploreum connects you with authentic wilderness expeditions led by trusted local experts. Browse real adventures, book directly with experienced guides, and get $200 off your first trip using code HumanAdventure2026 at xploreum.io/humanadventure .

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  Episode #239

  Episode 239 - From Broken To Unbreakable with Joshua Church

  Jul 30, 20261h 1m

  #239 - Joshua Church’s life starts with a shock: his lung collapses right after birth. What follows is years of injuries, surgeries, chronic pain, and a quiet belief that takes root early, “Maybe I’m broken.” When that story hardens, it doesn’t just shape how he moves through sports and school. It shapes what he thinks his future can be. We talk through the rock bottom moment that forces a change, and the surprisingly simple first step that cracks the door open: an invitation to yoga. From there, Joshua walks us into the deeper work that transforms his health and mindset, including breath work, nervous system regulation, and cold water immersion. He explains how breath can shift us from fight-or-flight to rest-and-digest, why cold exposure is really a practice for stress tolerance, and how the mantra “I am strong, I’m healthy, I’m capable” becomes a tool for rewiring identity in real time. We also go beyond the body. Joshua shares what faith looks like when life falls apart, including the rise and fall of his ice bath company, and why he believes surrender can be a form of strength. If you’re curious about breathwork benefits, cold plunge benefits, mindset shifts, or healing from chronic pain and self-doubt, this conversation is both practical and deeply human. Subscribe for more stories like this, share it with someone who needs encouragement, and leave a rating or review if the message lands. What’s one belief you’re ready to let go of? To learn more about Joshua Church and his book, Cosmic Breadcrumbs, you can check out his website www.joshuadeanchurch.com or check him out on Instagram @joshuadeanchurch . To learn more about me and see clips from past, present, and future shows give me a follow on Instagram @humanadventurepod . Want to be a guest on The Human Adventure? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjake Xploreum connects you with authentic wilderness expeditions led by trusted local experts. Browse real adventures, book directly with experienced guides, and get $200 off your first trip using code HumanAdventure2026 at xploreum.io/humanadventure .

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  Episode #238

  Episode 238 - Coddiwompling Into Freedom With Kristy Halvorsen

  Jul 23, 202657 min

  What if the life that scares you is exactly what will set you free? I sit down with Kristy Halvorsen, a former firefighter who traded the predictable path for a solo, off-grid Airstream life driven by intuition, curiosity, and a willingness to not know what’s next. She calls it “coddiwompling,” traveling purposely to unknown destinations while staying open to every possibility, and it turns out to be a philosophy for living, not just a way to roam. Kristy shares the turning points that made this leap real: a childhood rupture that quietly shaped her ability to love, the pride and intensity of the fire service, and the body-waking-up moment of injury that made “waiting for retirement” feel like a bad deal. We talk about the mental side of fear, the practical reality of being alone when things break, and the kind of freedom that only shows up when you stop outsourcing your courage. If you’re into solo travel stories, off-grid living, and mindset shifts that actually feel usable, you’ll find plenty to steal for your own life. The conversation gets tender and powerful as Kristy opens up about grief and her mom’s death right before her book launched, the small signs that keep love close, and how gratitude can coexist with pain. She also tells the wild story of injury and illness in remote Newfoundland, plus the surprising joy of writing with radical vulnerability and discovering how truth gives other people permission to live. If this hits something in you, grab Kristy’s book “Perfect Unfolding,” share this episode with a friend who needs a nudge, and please subscribe, rate, and review so more people can find The Human Adventure. To learn more about Kristy and her book check out www.perfectunfolding.com and give her a follow on Instagram @kristy.halvorsen . To learn more about me and see clips from past, present, and future shows give me a follow on Instagram @humanadventurepod . Want to be a guest on The Human Adventure? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjake Xploreum connects you with authentic wilderness expeditions led by trusted local experts. Browse real adventures, book directly with experienced guides, and get $200 off your first trip using code HumanAdventure2026 at xploreum.io/humanadventure .

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  Episode #237

  Episode 237 - Accidental Outdoor Therapy with Melody Harman

  Jul 16, 202644 min

  #237 - Melody Harman didn’t come to Utah for a postcard life, she came because staying put felt like drowning in reminders. After losing her dad following 70 days in the hospital, and carrying earlier grief from losing her brother as a teen, she hits that brutal stretch where your world looks “normal” on the outside but everything inside is rearranged. So we talk honestly about what it’s like when grief becomes a daily environment, not a single moment, and why a big change can be the first real breath you take. We start with Melody’s roots in Jacksonville, Florida, then follow the path through school, career pressure, and the “success equals title” mindset that so many of us inherit. From there, we get into the heart of it: the decision to let go, the depression that followed, and the way nature can act like nervous system support when life feels too loud. Melody explains why hiking without headphones, listening to water and birds, and simply moving forward on a trail can create calm when your brain won’t. Then we go full adventure mode with practical stories from Utah hiking and beyond. You’ll hear what Angel’s Landing is really like (permits, switchbacks, chains, crowds, heat, and real risk), plus her first backpacking trip to Havasu Falls and the lessons you only learn when you carry your life on your back. We also talk solo travel, self-trust, and what happens when you lose a corporate job and have to rebuild your identity, one “A to B” step at a time. If you’ve been searching for stories about grief healing, outdoor therapy, Utah trails, Zion hikes, Angel’s Landing tips, backpacking lessons, or solo travel confidence, this conversation meets you where you are and gives you a clear next step. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a rating or review so more people can find the show. To learn more about Melody and follow her adventures be sure and give her a follow on Intagram @melody.onthemove . To learn more about me and see clips from past, present, and future shows give me a follow on Instagram @humanadventurepod . Want to be a guest on The Human Adventure? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjake Xploreum connects you with authentic wilderness expeditions led by trusted local experts. Browse real adventures, book directly with experienced guides, and get $200 off your first trip using code HumanAdventure2026 at xploreum.io/humanadventure .

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  Episode #236

  Adventures Without A Blueprint With Daniel Eggington

  Jul 9, 202656 min

  #236 - The Darien Gap has a legend attached to it, but Daniel Eggington brings the parts that don’t fit the movie version: endless wet days, rivers fought step by step, fear used as a tool, and the mental math of staying alive when you’re deep in the jungle with no easy reset button. Daniel doesn’t chase comfort or bragging rights. He chases places where there’s no blueprint, because that’s where he learns fastest and where the story is earned instead of staged. We start with the moment that set his trajectory: leaving the UK as a teenager for Sumatra after working at a zoo and falling in love with wildlife. From there we dig into expedition travel the way it actually works: preparing for snakes and insects, relying on locals for real knowledge, and keeping your impact low. Daniel shares his Guyana journey down the Essequibo River by dugout canoe, including encounters with local belief systems like Kanaima and how culture can shape safety choices as much as terrain does. Then we go deep on the Darien, including geopolitical shifts, how different groups control different areas, why “permission” is part of the route, and what a truly miserable day looks like when you’re soaked, underfed, and still pushing forward. We also talk endurance training, why people choose suffering in controlled doses, and Daniel’s next massive goal: a first-of-its-kind Congo River walking expedition planned for 12 months or more, supported by a broader team and modern field comms. If you’re into extreme adventure, jungle survival, expedition planning, and the mindset behind big goals, hit play, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs a push. After you listen, leave a review and tell us: what would your no-blueprint adventure be? To learn more about Daniel Eggington and his upcoming expedition along the Congo River check out www.danieleggington.com and follow him on Instagram @danieleggington . To learn more about me and see clips from past, present, and future shows give me a follow on Instagram @humanadventurepod . Want to be a guest on The Human Adventure? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjake Xploreum connects you with authentic wilderness expeditions led by trusted local experts. Browse real adventures, book directly with experienced guides, and get $200 off your first trip using code HumanAdventure2026 at xploreum.io/humanadventure .

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