Ep 115 - Ruth Hetland's Solo Adventure through New Zealand (Or: What Happens When You Actually Do the Audacious Thing)

S1E115 - Ep 115 - Ruth Hetland's Solo Adventure through New Zealand (Or: What Happens When You Actually Do the Audacious Thing)

Published: February 2, 2026

Duration: 32:20

Ruth's raw, unfiltered voice memos from her solo journey through New Zealand make up most of this episode, and honestly? It's one of the most truthful, vulnerable things we've ever put out there. Ruth's walking you through the whole thing: The initial excitement of departure (that "holy buckets, I'm really doing this" energy), the physical challenges that make you question everything, the moments of reflection when you're alone with your thoughts in the wilderness, and all the interactions with locals and travelers that remind you why humans need each other.

But here's what makes this special: You're...