Meet the incredible Chelsea McCurdy, a queer hiker and pilates instructor who founded Hobbit Hikers—a community redefining what it means to be outdoorsy.
Chelsea opens up about body neutrality, reclaiming joy in movement, and building inclusive spaces in the outdoors. Plus, we dig into her love for Lord of the Rings and how it inspired her approach to hiking and the ultimate creation of Hobbit Hikers.
🌿 Topics covered:
The inspiration behind Hobbit Hikers
Reframing fitness and embracing nature
Challenges and joys of being a plus-size adventurer
Tips for creating inclusive outdoor communities
⏰ Timestamps:
00:08 – Podcast intro and housekeeping
01:34 – Meet Chelsea McCurdy
03:50 – Redefining “outdoorsy”
08:20 – The Hobbit Hikers origin story
19:50 – Navigating mental health and body positivity in the outdoors
30:40 – Advice for plus-size and marginalized hikers
40:15 – Building community through inclusivity
52:24 – Upcoming Hobbit Hiker trips
Links to Chelsea’s social media and trip info are in below. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review!
https://www.instagram.com/_whatwouldellewoodsdo_
https://www.tiktok.com/@whatwouldellewoodsdo
https://linktr.ee/chelseamccurdy
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