194: "More: Life on the Edge of Adventure and Motherhood" author Majka Burhardt

<p>In this episode, we talk with Majka Burhardt, a professional climber, social entrepreneur, author, mother of twins, filmmaker, and so much more. Majka has just written a new book titled, "<a href= "https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/More/Majka-Burhardt/9781639363490">More: Life on the Edge of Adventure and Motherhood,</a>" which is an intense and authentic memoir written in a unique style that combines letters to her children, reflections on motherhood and daughterhood, adventure, career, marriage, and so much more. </p> <p>Majka shares the story of writing "More," including the challenges of being a professional climber, digging into her family's past, and society's expectations of women pursuing a unique adventure path. She also talks about the mental health impacts of being a high-risk adventurer and how that has changed as she ages. Majka shares her journey into the outdoor field, including several pivots. She discusses the origins and purpose of the <a href="https://www.majkaburhardt.com/legado/">Legado Initiative</a>, her most recent social entrepreneur project, and other organizations she has developed over the years. </p> <p>Overall, Majka's story is inspiring and thought-provoking. Her dedication to her passions and ability to create meaningful connections is remarkable. You are going to enjoy this story!</p> <p>Season 16 is focused on how high-risk adventure impacts mental health and is underwritten by <a href= "https://wmai.org/">wmai.org</a></p> <p>Majka's bio from her <a href= "https://www.majkaburhardt.com/bio/">website</a>: </p> <div class="x-col e63-e7 m1r-i"> <div class= "x-text x-content e63-e8 m1r-l m1r-m m1r-n m1r-o m1r-p m1r-q"> <p><strong>Majka Burhardt</strong> has a passion for creating unusual connections. As a professional climber, social entrepreneur, author, mother of twins, and filmmaker Majka has spent more than two decades leading multi-stage international ventures focused on current issues of environmental and cultural significance spanning Africa, Europe, South, and North A