In this reflective and inspiring episode, I sit down with Betsy Korbinyr, a retired social worker, self-proclaimed umbraphile and the author of Time, Beauty, and Grief: A Hike Through Wisconsin’s 50 State Parks. At 65, Betsy set out on a transformative year-long Quest to hike five miles in each of Wisconsin’s state parks—an adventure of physical resilience, emotional healing, and profound self-discovery.

Together, we explore:

• How hiking and nature became a pathway for grief, growth, and self-reflection
• Why “time, beauty, and grief” are the pillars of Betsy’s story—and how we can embrace those themes in our own lives
• The value of doing a “Life Review” before the end of life and how it builds clarity and integrity
• What it means to challenge yourself later in life and live with curiosity and courage