LIFE UPDATE: My New Project

[@laidbacktraveler2580]

The main thing I enjoy with your 'Tube channel is the brutal honesty in all aspects of the hiking experience that you espouse - good, bad, indifferent, etc. I look forward to the same with your new adventure!

[@danielkutcher5704]

Julia, I have always found your channel to be both entertaining and insightful and have come to know you as a person of compassion and depth. I am looking forward to the next stage of your KZbin life. Safe travels. God bless you and Corey. 🙏✌

[@njvalueinvestor]

New goals develops your purpose. I picked your AT "movie" and have found your vlogs educational, entertaining, & enjoyable. You have the talent of creating content and speaking to inform and inspire. Your 4 episode series on letting go of people pleasing and taking back personal endeavors was amazing. Never forget the AT, PCT, etc are in you. Every gleaming meadow, rain drop, leaf rustle, every near death experience. This makes you an ambassador to the rest of us. We need you.

[@davidferrier7869]

Thank you!! You seemed very happy on the PCT, that’s great!! 👍 I have found making peace with my maker, has gotten me through some very hard times!! 😁

[@taylorcheatham2769]

Subscribed! I have also struggled with intrusive thoughts and anxiety basically my whole life. Glad to see someone talking about and normalizing intrusive thoughts! It’s very misunderstood and stigmatized. Looking forward to the pod ❤️

[@turragorman59]

Best wishes on your new chapter. I am glad you are finding your path. I will watch your podcast and look forward to seeing more of you and Corey. His work looks like an amazing talent and skill. Love and light friend.

[@PaulBeiser]

First it's great to see you (and Cory)! Congrats on this next thing in life - it sounds INCREDIBLE. I will for sure listen to the first 3 out there. I think I can understand where you are coming from, as I have aged, death has become a lot more forefront in my life. I read this a couple of years ago, it has somewhat framed my envelope for death: "Everything that has a beginning has an ending. Make peace with that and all will be well.". Take care, Paul

[@robinsmith9734]

Have missed you, Julia, on the trail/off trail, wherever you may be. The worldwide end stage of life, affects all life, in the evolvement of time, as the Earth turns through the solar System, in the Milky Way Galaxy. Unique to the Human Species, because we reason, feel, think, experience, love, the collective beauty of life, therefore is unique, equal to each, yet felt so differently also. Will follow your Trail All Ways............

[@dedemaycen9112]

Knowledge is power! Listen, learn and feel....but mostly live!

[@butchbinion1560]

Good for you. And am glad to see you again.. I’ll check it out. ✌🏻👊

[@flytothetop11]

I believe in this project 100%, my son-in-law, only 30 years old, died in a car accident on the way home from work, he was the passenger, this was only a month ago, leaving my daughter with a 3-week-old baby. I will never be able to forget that call at 3:35 am and his voice, It is an unforgettable and incomparable pain and experience. Success!

[@Mtnsunshine]

Already subscribed and listened to the first two episodes. Yes, having discussions about this topic that we ALL will take part in someday should be as natural as can be. It is the one common denominator we have. And I think it will allow us to see our lives on this planet in an entirely new way. Good for you, Julia, for doing all the work in creating a place for sharing and listening. It is a new adventure ! Thank you. 🙏

[@leapheap6837]

Good to see you back. I hope ur getting through ur issues. Can’t wait to see you back on the trail.

[@freedomwon2004]

Hi Julia. Thank you for sharing this with us. I'm on my way to checking it out. 👍🙂

[@photomatt2000]

I lost my dad a month and a half ago. I had come down on a Thursday to sit with him for the weekend. I got there at about 10 he was fine till about 3 he had to go to the bathroom when he. got done he said I need to go lay down got him to the bed he just fell on the bed he was freezing cold. So I covered him up about 6 he turned for the worst.I called all my brothers to come help and finely got everyone there about 7.30 my sister-in-law took one look. at him said he is dying the way he was breathing. About 9.30 he got to knocking on the wall and reaching out. I said he is knocking on heaven's door. He had not been able to speak for a few hours right before he passed He said Bye as clear as day. I guess he was waiting for me to come down I live 3. hours away. That was so hard to watch but a relief in another way he was out of the pain he had been battling cancer for 20 years. I look forward to your podcast.

[@kdavis4910]

I'm sorry for your loss. My dad is also gone, died 2007 when I was 26 years old.

[@howardthiele6805]

Thanks!

[@jacybrazil816]

I cannot wait to start listening! Death is something I have never feared for myself but the thought of loosing a loved ones scares the hell out of me. I think listening could really help me! Congrats on your new endeavor!

[@kristadarkins3066]

Yay, you! I’m interested!

[@Alexwegs]

Wow, this is almost spooky. I’m an ICU nurse who has worked through covid, MICUs, SICUs and oncology ICUs so death and dying is something I’m always aware of. Part of the reason I started watching your videos is because I was an outdoor adventure guide before critical care and you were one of the first people I’ve seen who has lived in both worlds. So maybe even in this new venture we are kindred spirits :) Death is a topic probably more a vocation to me at this point than medicine. Discussing death and letting it be known in your life is so vitally important. It is a motivation to live each moment, prioritize that which feeds your soul, fosters forgiveness and acceptance, and true contentment and happiness. I have found that American culture shies away from discussing death more-so than other cultures and because of that, when we are faced with the end, more often than not patients lament lost time and families are so enveloped in grief they make decisions to prolong life with little consideration of the quality of the reality of what that looks like. I hope one day we can make acknowledging death a part of our culture, so more people have an access to a dignified and comfortable end, surrounded by loved ones. And so that we acknowledge time for what it is, a gift. Thanks for your videos!

[@pakleader4]

I love youuuuuuuuuuuu so much because I learned death and dying from a nurse. I will follow you anywhere. Be sweet, will be there and thanks for sharing the other hikers enjoyed seeing them as well. SEMPER FI

[@nankarl2512]

Happy to see you! I went looking for you a couple of days ago just to see what you were up to. Looking forward to listening to your podcast. I'm 71 years old and think a lot about the next chapter. We celebrate when babies are born. It's time to celebrate when a life, well lived, transitions.

[@stoicodysseys6352]

Hi Julia I hope your day is going well. I've been following you since the AT. I just started listening to your pod cast Embracing Death and I absolutely love it. I agree with so much of what you say and as a Marine Corps veteran I could resonate with the episode with Brad. Having suffered from health anxiety in the past and experience my own phobia with death after watching my grandmother pass at a young age and experiences in Afghanistan I've found this pod cast to be amazing and your ability to bring your listeners into your orb is ethereal. Now at 36 I've come to terms with death and studying stoicism has helped me turn my fear of death into motivation to live. . Memento Mori I listen a lot while on trail or during my commute. Thank you for all you do ❤️

[@dedemaycen9112]

I can't wait to listen to your podcast!!

[@ronmerrell5426]

My plan is to live forever; so far, so good! 🙂. Seriously, there is nothing you can do about it. I'm 74 so more relevant than at your age. I'm more fascinated with what consciousness is and how many other animals actually have it, knowing science may never solve it. That's why there are many philosophers who delve into trying to define just what is the meaning of life. Some religions try to provide an answer of which I am convinced they cannot know. I accept that I am not intelligent enough to know the answers, nor do I believe anyone is. All we can appear to do is live in the moment and help others wherever we can to avoid the many hardships of the human condition. I find enjoyment in listening to Sam Harris podcasts, especially those related to consciousness and death and dying, while living in the moment. I think that is why backpacking is so appealing to me as it forces me to live as close as possible in the moment and contemplate on the beauty and sounds of the mountains and woods. Good luck, but I hope you keep hiking and sharing.

[@JackSheahan2012]

Good luck, Julia, all the best with your new endeavor. And please be careful with the chainsaws!!! Be well and stay cool. Jack NYC

[@akmountaindreamer]

Congrats Julia! That sounds like a great idea for a podcast and a wonderful outlet for your anxiety. Best of luck to you. I will definitely start listening :)

[@melissad1854]

I listen to the NDE KZbin channels called Beyond Death, and Heaven Awaits, every day. They have changed my life and views about living, dying, and what's on the other side of the veil...more life! I no longer fear death, as it's just stepping into more life, our real spiritual selves.

[@luthiermatt]

Good idea! Yes we fear death but we need to be at peace with it at the same time. I also think we need to learn how to grieve. We should encourage folks to explore and understand our losses and get to the other side of of the process in a healthy way.

[@steveshea6148]

Great project, I look forward to it.

[@ofthenearfuture]

Sounds like a very interesting project! Will check it out, keep well.

[@easygoer1234]

So good to see you again Julia I will deffinatly be checking out your podcast. I think it's healthy to talk about death and dying. It's a much a par t of life as being born.

[@NierJr]

What a thoughtful new path! Meditating on mortality had been very healthy, even healing for me. In excited for your project.

[@jeffreyrule8143]

Look forward. Great following up. We got your back.

[@caraduchnowski794]

This is an area that definitely needs to be talked about. I'm excited to start listening and wish you the best on this new adventure.

[@marlenebarker9181]

Glad I found you, wondering what you've been up to ! I enjoyed watching you and Cory hiking the PCT this past summer. Wishing you the best on your new journey with the podcasts !

[@barbarataychert4910]

Love your idea. I have wanted to talk about this subject for a long time.

[@BabyStepsOnTheTrail]

This is wonderful! The majority of my nursing career has been with hospice and palliative care. I know some amazing hospice social workers, if you'd like to interview any of them. I had a near death illness at age 22, it definitely changed my outlook and priorities in life. Best of luck to you!!

[@valeriejackson7729]

Have you considered interviewing a music therapist that works in hospice and end of life care? I’ve been an MT-BC for 6 years and even with that population not being my main focus I still have a ton of meaningful experiences of supporting individuals/families through the transition. I know there are sooo many beautiful, heart breaking, and equally life-affirming stories to share in our profession and I think it’s totally worth giving your platform to! Happy to connect you with tons of resources!

[@debbilermond1553]

Thanks for sharing this new podcast you're doing, Julia. I'm glad to see that you are facing your anxiety head on. As I get older, I am finding that many people do not start living until they've had a close brush with death. I've had a few myself and appreciate every day I'm still alive. I try to make each day count because I never know when my last day will be. I will be checking out your podcast and wanted to say that I loved the bear which Corey carved. I'm a professional sculptor and really appreciate other sculptors/carvers who know how to get the most out of their craft. 🥰

[@BeccaGulliver]

Sounds like a fascinating new project, and I'll be sure to give it a listen.

[@clm2417]

Congratulations , I’m happy for you. I will be there. Best of luck. ❤️

[@cheynemcdonald1293]

Looking forward to listening to the podcast Julia! You make great honest real content thank you!

[@amiraberbo]

Thats crazy. I have the same issues with death, hiking is my main coping mechanism, I have a similar bladder disease? damn

[@jduggan4129]

Love seeing you back. Love you guys. California Joanna

[@chainsawmack]

Here and Now by Henri Nouwen How We Die by Sherwin Newland The Virtues of Ageing by Jimmy Carter Im stoked to hear you back Julia! These are just a couple of audiobooks I've listened to that have recently helped me grow and accept my own struggle with mortality. Yes even in our mid 30s. I'm interested in hearing your thoughts soon. -Mack

[@GoStuhlers]

Corey is a master of his craft. Amazing talent. I’ll definitely check out your new podcast. You have an infectious personality and I know you’ll be a great success as a podcaster. You’re also covering a universal topic that impacts every living thing eventually so it seems a lot of your KZbin fans will listen in. My parents are close to their 80’s so “it” is something I think about and the sad earthly finality to every aspect of it. However, I try to refocus on being together again in the forever life instead of the end here on earth when I imagine what those extremely sad days will be like when I lose them. Well, best of luck to you and Corey, and safe travels to Alabama.

[@mattharvey8712]

Bravo........ death is easy.........its living that is a lot of work........I believe that we die every night when we go to sleep and then we come back to life when we wake..........cheers.

[@kdavis4910]

I think the podcast is a great idea. There are people even in this comment section that spend their lives running from the very thought. It was thrown in my face in 2018 when my 32 year old brother never woke up one morning. Heart failure secondary to sleep apnea. When he died I had already had the richness of 4 years he would never see. I'm proud of you 👏 🥰. Edit: his doctor was addicted to opioids and messed up his meds and his c-pap machine. The Good doctor overdosed and died after my brother died. His internal specialist cried and said he failed my brother and begged my mother's forgiveness.

[@kdavis4910]

I was an atheist until I wasn't and death is but the next great adventure. I've seen mediums know detail pertinent info about people before law enforcement did and I know there's an after. I look at space weather and the Earth catastrophe cycle preserved in the geological record and I know the design is beautiful and flawless and intelligently designed. I used to be an atheist until I wasn't ❤🙏

[@tujungadave]

I had no idea that you had been having issues with depression. It's tough. I've dealt with it most of my life. I've subscribed to your podcast, but haven't listened yet. I do most of my podcast listening either in the car, or in the gym. I'm looking forward to it. In the last 7 years I've lost my mother, my father and my stepfather. There was a lot of drama surrounding the deaths of my father and step father. It was a very difficult time. Now, I am trying to learn to be comfortable with the fact that my time can come at any time and that's ok. Also, that it's ok that my parents have gone as well. As Jim Morrison said "No one here gets out alive".

[@hikerbikerclutz8377]

Hiking is an amazing experience but it's just that, an experience. We have so many other personalities and adventures to go on.This is the best idea for podcast. Talking with you not only was entertaining but an outlet for me to finally tell my story and possibly help someone.

[@StephenBishopNOMAD]

Yes this is what I'm constantly thinking about of late. Very scary stuff x😥 thankyou for posting.

[@annemarierued-fraser6791]

Fantastic! You go girl! Life and death exist together, both can be scary, both can be peaceful.

[@adventuresofpineappleshort4600]

This is awesome! Subscribed on Spotify. Congrats to you!

[@TenaciouslyTina]

I think this is a great idea. Death is important to understand. I will listen 100%

[@moyashisoba]

Four years ago I lost my dad to cancer. I was scared of the day when he would leave but I also wanted to be with him. I was holding his hand when it happened and it may sound strange, but it was somewhat beautiful. Also very sad but there was no fear, no bad feelings, just love. Nothing else. Since then I feel so much stronger emotionally. Of course I had and still have to go through grief but a lot of my fears are just gone. Somehow I think the worst happened and it wasn't bad, what else can happen? My dad died in a hospice and I was impressed by the people working there. They were just lovely, so caring they did everything with such humanity. Seeing this I decided that when I'm not working anymore I will offer my help in a hospice.

[@staleyexplores]

embracing death is in fact living life. i almost died when my appendix burst 2002 and I didn't go to the hospital for a couple days...I've never been the same. the podcast should be interesting.

[@MJG70]

When we die, we may move from the physical but we simply shift dimensionally. We evaluate our life and decide what experience we want next for the betterment of the soul. Life continues after the physical but we get to look forward to other physical experiences. The concepts of Heaven, hell and sin bog us down in shame and regret!

[@amandawise5805]

I love this so much and will definitely be listening ❤ Right up my alley

[@lightwalker4558]

You caught me off guard here girl! 😮 Seeing that you are close to death often in nursing, I shouldn't be surprised. I consider facing one's death to be a very healthy exercise in mid-life. I unexpectedly lost several co-workers in my 40s and 50s, making me live life almost every day to it's fullest. I just turned 60 this year and consider myself to be healthy. Regardless, I planned my funeral service with my church when I was 50 and wish I had done it sooner. If you want to really examine your life and where its going, try writing your obituary. Best of luck in this project. I will do my best to listen in from central CT. ♥

[@gakitten33]

Love you!! Glad to hear you’re doing well after the trail.

[@WestShoreMan]

I was just watching a amazing program called “Surviving Death” on Netflix. Some of the stories on the show have happened to me personally and my family and I highly recommend watching the series.

[@pgknox]

This took courage and guts. I imagine you feel a great sense of relief. Well done!

[@oned6264]

I’ve been following you since your AT hike. You seem to be troubled at times and searching for stability in life. You are brave to talk about death. Most folks ignore talk of death and feel it is a morbid subject. I have read several books on living and dying and feel I understand death compared to the dark place most folks reside in on the subject. I’m 81 years old and continue to lead an active life in hiking etc. I no longer fear death but accept its inevitability. I will live life as fully as this old body will allow. Good luck with this endeavor and look forward to your podcasts and videos. Thanks for sharing your life and adventures! 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️🇺🇸👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@velocity800]

acceptance is the key..

[@lisaweppler1669]

welcome back

[@butchbinion1560]

Thanks, miss ya. ✌🏻👊🏼

[@jamesplyler9892]

After losing people in my life and seeing some other things based off of a past profession, I probably should go to therapy because a lot of times my fear of mortality can be crippling to my daily life. Definitely checking out your podcast!

[@stoicodysseys6352]

I have the same thoughts and contemplate my mortality all the time. I read a lot of the ancient stoics who offer a lot of clarity regarding mortality. Memento Mori

[@robertclark8044]

You'll always be Rocket to me. Missed seeing you on the trail in Oregon by about 5 days.

[@janellelesh4749]

I lost my dear Dad 4 years ago. He had bipolar and we didn't know the medicine he was on for that was actually surpressing his bone marrow and slowly killing him. His death was very sudden and still a shock. Miss him every day and love him so much. I know for a fact He is in Heaven with Jesus. I'm glad Jesus faced death so death doesn't have to be the last say for any of us. I struggle with anxiety and depression but I also know hope in Jesus doesn't disappoint. I've found once I'm able to grasp into the reality of His love for me, my fear goes away. Perfect love casts out fear. Hope this can be encouraging to you as you seek it out❤️

[@johnq.public553]

No one is immortal, it is a journey we all eventually make. Didn't realize you are so engrossed about it. It is advisable to read the poem 'Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep' by Claire Harner, if you haven't come across it in your travel. The poem has an excellent perspective on death. There are plenty of KZbin reading of this poem.

[@susanfunderlich1048]

Just followed on Spotify!

[@meghantewksbury492]

So proud of you 🥰

[@harleymumbulo69]

Solid project 🙌🏽

[@GrizzlyDaveCowboy]

Hey Rocket - my 88 year old mother, in late stages of Alzheimer's, when told of her late stage colon cancer diagnosis had a lucid moment, what she said will stick with me the rest of my life, and in many ways shape the rest of my life, she said 'I'm 88 years old, I've lived a good life, I know I'm going to die, I just want to have some fun before I do.' I did my best to grant that, frequent trips to the mountains, nature, flowers, music, being with loved ones. Her journey was different than my own, I find my peace in God. I hope and pray that you can find your peace. -- Grizz

[@connietorkelsen9655]

I enjoyed following you through your PCT journey. I would have enjoyed hosting you in South Lake Tahoe as I’m a trail Angel there. Do you have a belief on death and what happens afterwards? My belief is very relaxing and non stressful. Keep searching.

[@three-cats-photography]

Cool podcast idea! I have a good friend who recently became a Buddhist hospital chaplain in Texas. I don't know if you'd be interested in interviewing her?

[@jls935]

Omg yes! Please send her my way! They can email me at [e-mail]

[@jls935]

Omg yes! Please send her my way! They can email me at [e-mail]

[@charleschampion5121]

Where in Alabama are you and Cory going to be I’m assuming on the 9th of September?

[@charleschampion5121]

I would like to see Cory doing the carving with a chainsaw. What other fairs will he perform at this fall? I have watched all your videos and would love to see you and Cory at a fair in the south.

[@myrtleash1820]

Are you doing anymore content? and, if so, where? Thanks much

[@outlaw565]

It’s great that these electronic devices can educate people of all ages by hearing stories of other people who have had near death experiences instead of relying on bullshit religions. The younger you can come to a decision on what happens to you when you leave this Dimension the better decisions you can make while you’re spirit is in this body. Good that you’ve faced this head on Julia.

[@Kindacutehuh]

Death is my no. one driving force. That's death and fear of it. The fear of death has made me do CrossFit to feel alive. The fear of death makes me sign up for piano lessons to learn that instrument as much as I can for tomorrow I'll might die. Sad as it is: death is my no. one driving force.

[@ktrpillar]

I can relate to this so much. I have a mini road trip this weekend and I will give it it a listen. Thank you ❤

[@shoresy6183]

You shouldn't fear death if you accept our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ into your heart.

[@richardross7219]

Good Luck, Rick

[@sheilahenry7279]

Would love to watch but don’t even have a clue about instagram. I’m old school so KZbin only. No Facebook, ticktock, Snapchat …..

[@spectrevector1115]

I miss Julia. I hope she's ok seeing as its been awhile since a post.

[@coreymahjoubian3668]

Rocket/Julia you might want to talk to @jimmychin , natgeo photographer that is also a mountain climber. He was in an avalanche that should have killed him but he survived. He has also had friends that have died climbing. I’m sure he would have some insight for you. Good luck with the new podcast.

[@mikeandrews1899]

Death is our destination . I don't want to die , but I'm not so sure that I want to live to be old either. I accept , and embrace there will be an end to my existence . Just as every human being that has ever lived before me . Death is the natural procession of life , no fear , enjoy what you have now and try to progress forward ... Until your time is finished ... . * What I'm looking forward to the most in death is .... Won't need money anymore 😳😁

[@cfish64]

No Rocket ....NEVER......🚀

[@Egg1456]

more personal content

[@jls935]

Just wait! Weve got some stuff in the works!

[@LetzBeaFranque]

Have you read the New Testament in the Bible?

[@bdickinson6751]

👍

[@tomphillips3162]

Many years ago, back during the Trail of Tears/Pioneer days and on through when my Grandparents thought the AT trail was some sort of Government invasion, hikers would sometimes pee blood. The reason would be a completely dry irritated bladder and the body shutting down certain receptors to try and stay alive. Overtime a dry bladder bleeds but also affects the kidneys and the body as a whole and could eventually lead to death. The problem is sometimes the person is dehydrated and doesn't even know so because the body has gone into a survival mode to keep going. Perfect documented example would be on You Tube, the channel Apeman has this experience. It's likely what happened to Julia as well. In the modern times because it mostly just happens to a minority of extreme hikers the diagnosis is often missed as the root cause. Julia needs to remind herself to hydrate especially on trail. Fortunately it doesn't have to be the end of hiking or life she just needs to remember to keep the body hydrated. If she hikes with someone, she needs to drink when they drink, even though she may not feel thirsty.

[@hanwagu9967]

oh noooo! Julia became a carny?

[@jls935]

Its a temporary thing 😂

[@davebacon6194]

i like this lady

[@evilcat7661]

not everything has to be a podcast

[@jls935]

Not everything has to be a comment either but here we are ♥️

[@kdavis4910]

@@jls935 you go girl

[@scodoguy5581]

As a Christian, I can only say, put your trust in faith in Jesus Christ, dig into the Bible and find out what it has to say about the afterlife and being right with God through him and then just get busy living and enjoying this life

[@mattfurry3205]

Go to a CE5 event. You wont regret it plus you will lose your anxiety

[@Jimbo-pm1dp]

Just as attractive as ever...Rocket girl....!!