In Episode 6, we welcome Megan Maclaggan, a true solo Camino walker whose quiet presence carries a deep, healing energy—something you sense long before she speaks. Based in Mexico, Megan is a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine and a licensed acupuncturist, blending ancient wisdom with modern practice.

In this episode, she shares the highs and lows of her Camino journey—from the challenges of walking and biking (spoiler: the gravel bike wasn’t her favorite) to braving rain and hail, experiencing powerful "serotonin dumps," and navigating the twists and turns of a Camino romance.

Join us as Megan reflects on the adventure, resilience, and unexpected moments that make the Camino unforgettable.

Step into the raw, unfiltered reality of the Camino with two incredible women—a spirited Aussie and a resilient Kiwi—as they share the highs, lows, and unexpected twists of their journey. From emergency room visits and stubborn blisters to contagious laughter and the kind of deep friendship only the Camino can forge, this episode peels back the layers of an adventure that didn’t go as planned, but left them stronger than ever. A year later, they reflect on the lessons, the struggles, and the undeniable magic of the road.

Women Walking co-hosts, Courtney and Debbie chat with fellow pilgrim Una Smyth from Belfast, Ireland about her experience walking the Camino Frances solo in April-May 2024. She discusses safety, hostels, and offers a short, personalized history of Irish politics, culture, and religion.

Two Australian perigrinos join Women Walking co-hosts, Debbie and Courtney to share their experience walking the Camino Frances. They share tips from foot care to daily routines to caring for one another throughout the journey. They discuss some of what they untangled along the way, what they took from the Camino, and what they left behind.

Women Walking co-hosts Debbie Ventimiglia and Courtney Park-Jamborsky talk to fellow Camino de Santiago pilgrims Cindy Conquer and Dana California about their experience walking the Camino Frances April-May 2024. Listen in as they share how their relationship transformed from acquaintances to deep friendship along the way. They discuss their diverse faith backgrounds and how the trek impacted them both emotionally and spiritually.

Women Walking co-hosts, Debbie Ventimiglia and Courtney Park-Jamborsky, life-long friends from Reston, Virginia open up about their trek along the Camino Frances in 2024 - a 500 mile pilgrimage across Northern Spain. They offer listeners their tips and tricks to walking 500 miles in 30 days, advice on building and maintaining their 40-year friendship over the miles, and their experiences talking with fellow pilgrims about what they carried and what they left behind.