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Discover the power of storytelling and the journey of self-discovery on life's pilgrimage. Join Darren as he walks ancient and modern pilgrim paths, unearthing the sacred stories that connect us all. From bustling cities to tranquil countryside, each episode weaves together personal reflections, ramblings, heartfelt conversations, and the rich histories of the places he explores. Whether you’re a traveller at heart, a seeker of wisdom, or someone who finds solace in nature’s embrace, this podcast offers inspiration, insight, and a deeper connection to the world around us. Tune in and walk, take a hike, alongside Darren as he navigates the paths that shape our lives and communities.
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- Aug 14, 202621 min
Sad Hill: Distant Echoes
Send us Fan Mail What can a cemetery built for a Sergio Leone western in northern Spain have in common with a military memorial park thousands of miles away in Bengaluru? After almost two months away from the podcast, I return to Sad Hill Cemetery for the 60th anniversary of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, where I have spent four days doing something new — performing my own writing in the landscape that inspired it. A couple of weeks later, a work trip takes me to Bengaluru, India, where anot...
- Jun 16, 202626 min
Sondra Harper: Gentle Agency
Send us Fan Mail Life coaching, personal growth, spirituality, nature, resilience, pilgrimage, self-compassion, motivation and the power of choice. In this episode of the story pilgrim, I sit down with coach, author and speaker Sondra Harper to explore a question that sits at the heart of so many of our lives: How do we choose who we become when life doesn't unfold as we planned? As a wife, mother, coach and pilgrim, Sondra shares the experiences that have shaped her understanding of resilien...
- Jun 2, 202620 min
Darren Hill: Taking Breath
Send us Fan Mail Walking, travel, mindfulness, reflection, Vancouver Washington, Mount Hood, pilgrimage, storytelling and finding presence in an increasingly busy world. After weeks of walking with guests across Season Two, this episode takes a pause. No actor. No coach. No writer. No counsellor. Just me. Fresh off a full transatlantic flight and running on little sleep, I find myself in Vancouver, Washington, an often-overlooked city sitting on the banks of the Columbia River, just across fr...
- May 19, 202626 min
Natalie Rozon: Full Circle
Send us Fan Mail Longtime friend Natalie Rozon joins me in Montreal for a walk about memory, encouragement, parenthood, loss, and the conversations that quietly alter the direction of a life. Natalie and I first met in 2000 while working aboard the cruise ship Mercury — sailing from Vancouver to Alaska. I worked in the casino; Natalie worked in guest relations. We were young, uncertain, and trying to work out who we were becoming. We haven’t seen each other in twenty-six years. In this episod...
- May 5, 202629 min
William Shakespeare: Borrowed Voice
Send us Fan Mail In this experimental episode, I walk with William Shakespeare — or at least, a version of him shaped through artificial intelligence — exploring creativity, storytelling, and what it means to give voice to someone long gone. Unable to find a human companion for this walk, I turned to AI — asking it to take on the character of Shakespeare as if we were walking together through the countryside, speaking freely, off the cuff. What followed was…imperfect. At times, the voice feel...
- Apr 21, 202640 min
Lucy Hill: Inner Tools
Send us Fan Mail Trainee counsellor, actor and curly associate Lucy Hill joins me for a walk on Southwick Hill to talk about therapy training, personal growth, identity, and navigating life through challenge and change. In this episode, Lucy reflects on her journey towards becoming a therapist — the realities of counselling training, the emotional weight of working with others, and how difficult life events during that process can either shake you or strengthen you. She speaks openly about bu...
- Apr 7, 20261h 1m
Gary Mepsted: Measured Words
Send us Fan Mail Writer, mentor, and creative writing teacher Gary Mepsted joins me for a conversation in his garden to talk about writing craft, storytelling, observation, and a life shaped by instinct rather than plan. Expelled from school early on, Gary’s path into writing was anything but straightforward. Later gaining a Master’s in English, he has spent decades teaching others, though he avoids calling it a “career.” For Gary, life has been a series of unplanned turns, each one met with ...
- Mar 24, 20261h 7m
Jordan Stringer: Against Odds
Send us Fan Mail Award-winning football coach Jordan Stringer joins me for a walk around Upminster to talk about resilience, grassroots football, dyspraxia, and overcoming testicular cancer at a young age. Jordan grew up in Upminster with a deep love for football. A game that didn’t come easily to him. Living with dyspraxia meant coordination was a constant challenge, but instead of stepping away, he found another way in. A teacher’s suggestion to help coach changed everything, setting him on...
About the story pilgrim
Discover the power of storytelling and the journey of self-discovery on life's pilgrimage. Join Darren as he walks ancient and modern pilgrim paths, unearthing the sacred stories that connect us all. From bustling cities to tranquil countryside, each episode weaves together personal reflections, ramblings, heartfelt conversations, and the rich histories of the places he explores. Whether you’re a traveller at heart, a seeker of wisdom, or someone who finds solace in nature’s embrace, this podcast offers inspiration, insight, and a deeper connection to the world around us. Tune in and walk, take a hike, alongside Darren as he navigates the paths that shape our lives and communities.
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