My Camino - the podcast
Society & Culture
About
A weekly podcast featuring interviews with pilgrims from around the world who have walked the many paths to the remains of Christ's Apostle St James in Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain. Hosted by Sydney broadcaster and producer Dan Mullins, My Camino - the Podcast explores pilgrims' motivation for undertaking their Camino, what they carried, where they stayed, how far they walked each day and many other questions. Dan and his guests also explore the mystical nature of the Camino ~ and what makes it so special to so many pilgrims from around the globe. If you're a pilgrim or are thinking of walking the Camino de Santiago, this podcast is for you. Sponsor Dan via patreon.com/danmullins or danmullinsmusic.com
Episodes
- Colin Campbell | Embarking on a pilgrimage of music
Musician Colin Campbell shares insights on finding inspiration and answers through pilgrimage, emphasizing the importance of trusting one's instincts on the Camino.
- REWIND | American filmmaker Annie O'Neill
This episode features American filmmaker Annie O'Neill discussing her experiences on the Camino. Topics include why the Camino is appealing, her story involving Phil, and her future aspirations.
- Dr Sarah Pye | Previewing the Australian Friends of the Camino Conference
Dr Sarah Pye joins the podcast to preview the upcoming third bi-annual Australian Friends of the Camino conference. The event will celebrate the Camino experience.
- Fr Kevin Wittmayer | 40 Days and Nights on the Camino
Father Kevin Wittmayer discusses his book, "40 Days and Nights on the Camino de Santiago," detailing a forty-day spiritual pilgrimage for clarity, renewal, and healing. The conversation touches on the power of prayer, love, and stepping ou…
- Pauline Wald | A new Camino movie 'Paths of Life'
Pauline Wald shares her experience of questioning her life
- Amanda Michelle Torralba | A Camino of inspired insight
Amanda Michelle Torralba is a pilgrim from the United States, who dreamed of walking the famed pilgrimage for over 15 years. When she finally got her chance, she grabbed it with gusto. This is a wonderful story of the impact the Camino can…
- Mylinh Lee | Returns to the Camino to find clarity
Mylinh Lee is a return guest, who has just returned from walking the Camino Portuguese and Camino Finisterre. Mylinh talks about the call of the Camino, how it warms her dedication and guides her heart to what's important in life. A child…
- A brief history of el Camino de Santiago
This week we talk all things as a brief history of the Camino and re-visit one of the most inspiring stories of the last nine years. Czarina Deldio's father travelled to Spain with her to travel in taxis and buses each day while Czarina wa…
- Rewind | Malaysian pilgrim Xin Yan Gee
A re-visit of my chat with Malaysian pilgrim Xin Yan Gee. Xin Yan Gee is a Malaysian national who had just finished a double degree. She's living in Sydney - far from her family back in Malaysia. Her mother decided the family ought to walk…
- Alyson Davies | The pure joy of an artistic Camino
Canadian pilgrim Alyson Davies is a visual artist and self-proclaimed Camino addict. We talk about her transformative experiences on the Camino de Santiago and explore the historical significance of the Camino, Alison's personal journey of…
- Hope DeLuca | A songwriter's lessons on a quiet Camino
Hope DeLuca is a 23-year-old American pilgrim who recently completed the Portuguese Camino. Hope shares what drew her to a winter Camino, seeking solitude, reflection, and meaning, and describes how the experience resonated with her spirit…
- Matthew Williams | Winter walking through grief
British pilgrim Matthew Williams shares his profound experiences of walking two Caminos. Matthew recounts his first journey in 2015 which was marked by personal loss and the challenges of winter walking. He reflects on how the Camino serve…
- Kevin Riley | The hiking golfer
Kevin Riley walked his first Camino in 2019, carrying a golf club as his walking stick. He's now known as 'the hiking golfer'. In this episode of My Camino - the Podcast, Kevin talks about his journey of discovery through meeting people an…
- Daniel D Six | How the Camino helps us deal with trauma
Canada-based British writer Daniel D Six has written a new book 'Gracias Jacobus - Miracles, madness and a donkey with better timing than God'. It tells the story of Malcolm Hargreaves who has spent his life in the shadow of extreme trauma…
- Marie Sonnois | An epic Camino on horseback
French pilgrim Marie Sonnois rode her beloved horse Zambomba, from her home to Santiago de Compostela and then onto Porto and back, covering over 2,200 miles in 521 days. Marie discusses her motivations for embarking on this adventure, the…
- Picking daisies | A life well lived
My mother died last week. It was an amazing life. She once wrote about picking daisies.
- Dan Mullins | A pilgrim's journey
With a family tragedy on the immediate horizon, Dan reflects on what the Camino means to him - and how it bring solace to those in need. We have a brand new Patreon offering for subscribers and sponsors. For all the details go to patreon.c…
- Jo Penn | An author finds light in her darkness on the Camino
Jo Penn is an award-winning, NY Times & USA Today Bestselling Author. Jo writes thrillers, dark fantasy, horror and crime titles, and is also a Podcaster. Her book, 'Pilgrimage: Lessons Learned from Solo Walking Three Ancient Ways', is abo…
- Nick Sassan | Walking the Camino in Birkenstocks!
Nick Sassan is a young pilgrim from the United States with one of the most unusual Camino stories you’ll hear. While most walkers arrive armed with sturdy hiking boots and meticulously tested shoes, Nick set out on the ancient pilgrimage i…
- Ken Huang | Instinct, insight, and running the Camino
Ken Huang RUNS the Camino!! In this episode of My Camino - the Podcast, Ken reflects on her life of long-distance running, her experiences during her adventures, including the Camino and the contrast between the anticipation of enlightenme…
- Arlene Laskey | Quest for the Enlightened Pilgrim
Arlene Laskey is a Canadian author. Her debut novel is 'Quest for the Enlightened Pilgrim: Walking the Camino'. The book is inspired by Arlene's real-life experiences on the Camino de Santiago and her study of the Master Key System, a fasc…
- Dan's Portuguese Camino + an inspiring story
I've just returned from the Camino Portuguese and loved every moment. I have a brief summary of our trip PLUS a very inspiring story of an Australian man who is walking the Camino to raise awareness of depression and suicide across the wor…
- Jean-Claude Benazet | The man who wrote 'Ultreia'
Jean-Claude Benazet wrote the Camino hymn 'Ultreia'. I was delighted to get the chance to interview Jean-Claude, to talk about the history of the song, what it means to him and what it means for the hundreds of thousands of pilgrims who wa…
- Elle Halliwell | A pilgrimage of self love on the Via Francigena
Elle Halliwell is a Sydney-based journalist, author and motivational speaker. Her incredible story was the subject of her book A Mother's Choice where she details her journey of cancer and motherhood. Now Elle's a pilgrim having just retur…
- REWIND | an incredible discussion with Camino legend Rebekah Scott
I've just finished walking the Camino Portuguese. Please enjoy this rewind episode of my chat with Rebekah Scott. I first spoke to Rebekah three years ago. Her new book 'A Furnace Full of God' is simply magic. It's not your usual Camino bo…
- The Alabama Ladies | Seven pilgrims share their combined story
In this episode of My Camino, host Dan Mullins engages with a group of friends from Alabama who share their experiences walking the Camino de Santiago. They discuss the significance of friendship, the balance between companionship and soli…
- Marion Roach Smith | How to write your Camino story
In this conversation, Dan Mullins interviews Marion Roach Smith about the art of memoir writing, particularly in the context of personal journeys like the Camino de Santiago. They discuss the importance of writing what you know, the distin…
- Sean Dietrich | The pure magic of the Camino
In this episode of My Camino, host Dan Mullins interviews Sean Dietrich, known as Sean of the South, who shares his transformative experience walking the Camino de Santiago. Sean discusses the deep connections he made with fellow pilgrims,…
- Veronica Soebarto | Walking the Camino with God
In this heartfelt conversation, Veronica Soebarto shares her transformative journey along the Camino Primitivo, exploring themes of surrender, companionship, and spiritual awakening. From her initial motivations to the profound realisation…
- Rocco Rossi | Explore the lesser-known Caminos
This week I'm joined by my wonderful friend Rocco Rossi. Rocco has walked 21 Caminos - most of them off the beaten path. In this episode, we discuss the lesser-walked Caminos - the Invierno, Aragones, Madrid, Baztan, Mozarabe, Lebaniego an…
- George Greenia | The Camino's rebellious hope
I'm joined by George Greenia, a scholar of pilgrimage studies at the College of William and Mary in the United States. We chat about the profound themes of hope and community found in the Camino de Santiago. We explore the motivations behi…
- Bill Wrobleski | The most incredible story of discovery
Imagine you get to your sixties and realise you're not who you thought you were. How would you react? Would you want to know the details and key players? That's exactly what happened to the American pilgrim Bill Wrobleski. This is an incre…
- Gavin Smith | An American teenager takes on the Camino
American teenage pilgrim Gavin Smith finished high school this year and decided to walk the Camino to honour his grandpa. This is a wonderful story of dedication to family and taking risks to learn who you are and who you need to be. This…
- A quest for meaning: Footnotes from the Way
In this episode of My Camino – the Podcast, I reflect on the Camino as a quest — a long and sometimes difficult search for something meaningful. I talk about the beauty of walking, the challenges pilgrims face, and the quiet moments of dis…
- Jack Hitt | Episode 2 with the author of the book behind The Way
Episode two of my two-part interview with Jack Hitt who wrote Off the Road: A Modern-Day Walk Down the Pilgrim’s Route into Spain the book that was the inspiration for the movie, The Way. In this episode, I ask Jack what the rest of the wo…
- Jack Hitt | wrote the book that inspired the film The Way
Happy St James Day!! A very special BONUS episode to celebrate the feast day of the saint who inspires us all as pilgrims. Jack Hitt wrote the book 'Off the Road: A Modern-Day Walk Down the Pilgrim's Route into Spain'. The book was inspira…
- Leanne Robertson | Walking to the heart of family
Leanne Robertson wrote to me to tell me about her family Camino. Initially wanting to walk alone, Leanne soon started to understand the true gift of walking with her daughter, and later her husband and son. Leanne's deep Christian faith gu…
- Cam Wust & Steve Parry | Songs and Stories from the Camino
This week Dan is joined by two special guests: Cam Wust, a teacher from Central Australia, and Steve Parry, a pilgrim from Canada, who met on the Camino and have remained great friends ever since. Their shared journey led to a creative col…
- Renée Hartleib | Empowering women to walk the Camino
Women are so often anything but themselves, daughters, sisters, wives, girlfriends, mothers. Well what if you took the time to get to know YOU and empowered yourself to undertake a pilgrimage. Renée Hartleib's new book is called 'Solo Cam…
- Celtic Echoes on the Way to Santiago
Nichole Lariscy is an academic at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, who presented at the Sacred Journeys conference in Canberra a paper titled “Celtic Pilgrimage from St. John's Eve to Queen Maeve's Procession: A Spiritual Passage f…
- John K Moore | The Pilgrimage Paradox
John K Moore is Professor of Spanish; Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, at University of Alabama at Birmingham. He's also a pilgrim. I met John at the Sacred Journeys conference in Canberra this month, and he presented his paper "The Pil…
- Brian Gibson | The joy of Camino blessings
Brian Gibson's life is full of blessings, but he wanted to walk the Camino to shed a few pounds because he was tipping the scales at 380lbs. What Brian found was an opportunity to deeply consider the joy in his life, while acknowledging he…
- Leonard Vance | An Atheist on the Camino
Leonard Vance's new book is called 'An Atheist on Pilgrimage : Tales of Humanity from the Camino de Santiago'. He walked the Camino after seeing the movie The Way - and soon learned there was more to the famous pilgrimage than simply walki…
- Pilgrimage proving women can achieve anything
Australian pilgrim Claire Falkinder walked the Camino Portuguese to prove to herself and her young daughters that women can achieve anything. Claire's mother had completed the Camino Frances, so she didn't need to search far for her own in…
- Restoring Joy: 40 Days and 40 Nights on the Camino de Santiago
Colleen O'Toole was estranged from her daughter and it left a hole in her heart that threatened to engulf her. In a bid to try to find joy in her life again, she answered the Camino's call and went walking. Her book about that journey is o…
- REWIND | My Camino friend Maggie Caffyn is Walking Back Home
I've been in South America for four weeks and was unable to record an interview for this week, so it's a rewind of my interview with my friend Maggie Caffyn from 2017. It can't be eight years ago!!!! I hope you enjoy it. You can find Maggi…
- Colleen Sims | a pilgrim's exciting life
Colleen and Gerry moved from the UK to France 20 years ago. They've since embraced all things Camino and now Colleen is an uber-popular blogger and travel writer. Who could have imagined this is how their life would pan out. No one. But th…
- Mylinh Lee | a pilgrim leads an inspired life
Mylinh Lee discovered the Camino when she needed inspiration in her life. What she's now created is a world of mindful encouragement. From humble beginnings comes the most incredible story of discovery. You can find Mylinh's YouTube videos…
- Michael Lynch: Sacred Places and Sacred Faces
Michael Lynch has released a new book, Sacred Places and Sacred Faces. He collated a collection of photographs of the Camino and asked pilgrims three simple questions. This is a great chat about why we walk, what we believe, and what the C…
- The fabulous Camino insight of my friend Sky Weishar
Sky Weishar knows all about grief, but refuses to let it define her. Sky is all about embracing grief and learning to make it part of our lives. Her insight is both wonderful and fabulous. If you're interested in contacting Sky to particip…