51 - Life Lessons from the PCT: Facing Fear, Finding Strength & Trusting the Journey

Do you ever feel like your own internal dialogue is your biggest obstacle? Sure, there are challenges in life that are objectively hard, but that extra layer of self-doubt can make those tough goals feel impossible.

Today’s guest, A.J. Aldana, knows this struggle all too well. In this episode, A.J. shares how he overcame his biggest insecurities and pushed past limiting beliefs to accomplish something extraordinary—hiking all 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail.

In this episode, we’re diving into:

• How A.J. went from self-doubt to achieving one of the most physically and mentally demanding goals imaginable
• The power of challenging your inner critic and building trust in yourself
• Lessons from A.J.’s inspiring journey that you can apply to your own goals (no hiking required!)

Plus, A.J. is sharing some fun BTS facts and stories from the trail including his go-to meal, the songs he just couldn’t stop listening to, and his scariest animal encounter.

If you’re ready for a little trail magic and a lot of inspiration, this episode is for you.

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Credits:

• Editing by Midnight Sun Podcasting
• Cover art by Kinsey H. Designs
• Intro music by SergeiMaloy, Audio Jungle