Wemcast

In this podcast, Dr Jen Sherman is joined by Belinda Kirk, explorer, author and speaker. Belinda is an explorer and a leading campaigner for the promotion of the benefits of adventure on wellbeing. For the past twenty-five years, she has led dozens of international expeditions and remote filming trips. In 2009, Belinda established Explorers Connect, a non-profit organisation connecting people to adventure and has encouraged 30,000 ordinary people to engage in outdoor challenges. In 2020 she launched the first conference to explore the positive impact that adventurous activity has on wellbeing. Her latest venture is her book ‘Adventure Revolution: the life-changing power of choosing challenge’ which is due for release this summer. In this episode Jen and Belinda discuss the following: How her own relationship with adventure began Her experiences as an expedition leader The role of adventure and expeditions in positive personal transformation How we can use adventurous experiences to enhance wellbeing in