Episode Details

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, Badger is joined by Anne Baker. In addition to being an experienced long distance backpacker and gear nerd, Anne has a PhD, is a licensed therapist, scientist, and someone who has done a good deal of research on post trail depression. Anne breaks down precisely what is happening when someone experiences post trail depression and offers some tips for how to avoid it or at least lessen its impact. Anne also details what 2020 NOGO thru-hikers went through this year and how their grief was tied to a loss of identity. I found the subject matter of today's show super interesting, and I think you will too.

We close out the show with a triple crown of trails we have not yet hiked, highlight some standout day hikes in the Salt Lake City area, and give Martin his much deserved 15 seconds of fame.

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• The Trek's Pledge to Do Better
• BACKPACKER RADIO MERCH
• Interview with Dr.Anne Baker
  • Instagram: ennakrek
  • Anne's articles for The Trek
• QOTD: What small thing is irrationally annoying to you?
• Hikerlink!
• Intro Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years
• Intro beats: Pauly Boy Shallcross
• Check out Trail Correspondents
• Check out The Attempt!

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00:04:49 - QOTD: What small thing is irrationally annoying to you?

00:06:45 - Pitch a Podcast!

00:07:00 - Intro to Anne Baker

00:07:40 - Why are you here?

00:08:15 - Can you tell us about your educational and professional background?

00:10:19 - Can you talk about the intersection of pain and emotion?

00:11:30 - Can you alter your perception of pain by changing your vocabulary around it?

00:13:52 - Advice for someone with chronic lyme disease dealing with pain?

00:16:29 - Will you walk us through the process of getting a PhD.?

00:20:10 - Will y