"When we get present to where we are in our own lives, miracles happen." This conversation has roots. Deb Kulcsar, outdoor development and education extraordinaire, hired Jamie as an outdoor educator for the Science Discovery wilderness camp program. This conversation is a weaving of past and present, education and environment, the beauty of being connected to nature, and the pain of losing its preciousness as life changes. We hear about Deb's early and intuitive hit of knowing that she had to focus on outdoor education, and the consequent prolific career in outdoor education that followed ..read more

Uriell Carlson didn't start mountain biking until she was 19 years old, but that didn't stop her from diving headfirst into the sport. On top of being an incredible athlete, she is a registered dietitian nutritionist, small business owner, and a believer in the intersection of nutrition and whole-body health. She and Jamie talk about the experience of pushing yourself to your limit, how to hold the multiple identities that make you who you are, and transforming the restrictive conversation around weight loss and health. Learn more about Uri and how to work with her here, and follow her on In ..read more

Welcome to Lessons from the MAP! In this trailer, we meet Wellness Educator - and now your host - Jamie Blackburn. She describes the day that the idea for this podcast was seeded (a day which included a broken arm and a dawdling toddler), and the meaning of MAP. Tune into this bite-size episode and get excited for a podcast full of pioneering outdoor women, stories of leadership and discovery, and the intersection of outdoor adventure and inner growth. Jamie specializes in self-care, time strategies, and easy meal planning for burnout prevention. You can learn more about her work and offerings ..read more

"Ordinary can be EXTRAORDINARY" according to podcast host and cabin owner, Jen Clark. What started as a search for female guides to recommend to her guests turned into a community of Guides Gone Wild podcast listeners. Hear how Jen is working to connect with women in her local community in New England and support women who want to explore the great outdoors. Listen to the Guides Gone Wild Podcast Learn more about the guides Jen recommends Check out the Outdoor Holiday Gift Guide for ideas to give your nature-loving friends Want to go on your own nature adventure with Jamie and other amazing ..read more

Calling lovers of all things travel: this episode is for you! Jamie sits down with Christine Winebrenner Irick, host of the Soul of Travel podcast and owner of Lotus Sojourns, a community of women who desire transformative travel experiences. From formal travel education to adventure cruises, Christine's experience in the travel industry is deep and wide. She and Jamie talk about the experience that launched her into a travel career, her desire for diversity from an early age, and the beauty of soaking oneself fully in a cross-cultural experience. Do you feel an affinity for Christine's etho ..read more

Whether you're an avid climber or you've never stepped one foot onto a rock wall, you will relate to the lessons Jamie learned in her college rock climbing class. Join us for 3 days of snowshoeing, yoga, meditation, and FUN at the Snow and Solitude Retreat in Grand Lake, CO from February 18-21, 2022. If you're in the Denver Metro area, we would love to see you at one of the monthly Goddess Gathering Women's Circles at Sattva Health + Wellness, 2550 Youngfield St. Contributors: Jamie Blackburn (host, creator, producer).  Alex Lee-Ammons and For The Love Media (Cover Art and Design). Ori ..read more

Kriste Peoples is a writer, runner, coach, and teacher: truly a renaissance woman in the outdoor community. Kriste and Jamie talk about taking up space, creating a sense of belonging in the outdoors, and how meditation can inform our presence to the natural world. Throughout the interview, Kriste paints a beautiful picture of the ways women and folks who have been pushed to the margins can support each other is cultivating bravery and belonging to outdoor adventure. Kriste Peoples is a producer at Sounds True Media and a writer for Trailrunner magazine. She is a running coach for Life's Too ..read more

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you spent 20 minutes outside every day? Amy Buchatz did, and in 2017 she set out to do just that. What started as a summer experiment has turned into a movement. She and Jamie talk about Amy's journey moving to Alaska, helping her husband through PTSD, Amy's over 1500 consecutive days of daily nature time, and more. Amy is a podcast host and journalist whose passion for all things nature (and specifically Alaska!) is evident in everything she does. She talks about what it means to be "outdoorsy" and inspires people all over the world to get outside ..read more

Brittany Charboneau (AKA "The Funny Runner") is not your ordinary, race-winning runner. In this interview, she brings her whole comedy-practicing, art-loving, mindful self. She gives us a view into approaching a serious endeavor with playfulness and humor, meditation as a way to shape your ability to be present, and the beautiful benefits of rest. Brittany and Jamie talk about Brittany's foray into running, the ways connection supports her athletic life, random facts about U.S. presidents, and Bob Ross (seriously.) You'll leave this hour-long interview with a renewed sense of looking at your ..read more

In this solo episode, Jamie talks about the seasons of life and how the changing seasons can remind us that every season is important. If you are itching for an outdoor adventure, check out the Snow and Solitude Retreat in Grand Lake, CO from February 18-21. We would love to hear from you! Introduce us to someone who would be a great guest, share a topic that you want to hear more about, or tell us your own adventure story. Reach out at innermapproject@gmail.com Contributors: Jamie Blackburn (host, creator, producer).  Alex Lee-Ammons and For The Love Media (Cover Art and Design). Orig ..read more