Ever wondered about the power of resilience in navigating life’s bumps? Prepare to be captivated as we explore this and more with the remarkable Pat Wetzel, pilot, adventurer, author and podcast host of Bump in the Road. Pat’s life is a rich tapestry of domestic and world travel, marked by immense joys and formidable challenges–from growing up in a globetrotting, food-loving family to a Wall Street career to facing a cancer diagnosis, divorce and a business betrayal. As she pulls back the curtain on her adventurous life, you’ll discover the delicious thrill of soaring in Whiskey Oscar, her sailplane; her love of “indigenous,” pre-Google travel; and the transformative power of perspective-pivoting.
In an enlightening chat, Pat delves into the heart of her life’s adversities, revealing how she found joy and positivity amidst turmoil. Through tales of resilience, we investigate the importance of self-care and the necessity of stepping out of our comfort zones to truly understand our strengths and weaknesses. Listen in as we discuss the importance of shifting perspectives, and explore how Pat employs meditation as a tool to quiet her mind and make conscious choices. She offers a unique lens on travel as a means of resetting and discovering inner strength, and her approach is sure to inspire you.
In our final segment, we explore the importance of meaningful conversations about life’s challenges. Pat extends an invitation to you, our listeners, to join her on her website for more inspiring stories and to chart your own adventures. Prepare to be inspired to dream big, evolve and keep moving along, no matter what bumps you encounter on your road. Embrace this delightful opportunity to dive into an enlightening conversation about travel, life transitions and the power of resilience.
(Show notes written with some help from PodiumGPT.)
Places mentioned:
Prescott, Arizona
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Paris, France
Calistoga, California
Lake Tahoe, California
Minden, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Phoenix
Sedona, Arizona
Flagstaff, Arizona
The Badlands, South Dakota
Los Angeles, California
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
Wall Street
Silicon Valley
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
Links
Bump in the Road website: https://bumpintheroad.us/
Bump in the Road podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bump-in-the-road/id1515348427
Bump in the Road book (Amazon affiliate link): https://a.co/d/6amkuaA
8 Minute Meditation Expanded: Quiet Your Mind. Change Your Life. by Victor Davich: https://www.amazon.com/Minute-Meditation-Expanded-Quiet-Change/dp/0399173420
Pat’s interview with Erik Weihenmayer, Blind Visionary: https://bumpintheroad.us/erik-weihenmayer-blind-visionary/
Pat’s interview with Gary Hensel, The Spiritual Warrior, on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7_UAUC5zNbg?si=z3p4zsWH_K9RZJAy
The Way of Wisdom with Gary Hensel: https://bumpintheroad.us/the-way-of-wisdom-the-spiritual-warrior/
The Way of Wisdom with Gary Hensel and Deborah Toyias Kozich on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umEV_LexKME
Moving Along podcast website: https://movingalongpodcast.com/
Contact Christi Cassidy, host and creator: christi@movingalongpodcast.com
CREDITS
Host and creator: Christi Cassidy
Contact: christi@movingalongpodcast.com
Artwork by Phyllis Busell
Music by Eve’s Blue.
Show notes written with assistance from Podium.page.
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