09/01/2026
What does it take to leave comfort behind and choose the open road? On this week's episode, Joel and Andy sit down with guest Mariah Miller to talk about adventure, self-reliance, and the power of doing hard things on purpose.
Mariah takes us through the process of gutting and converting her 1998 Ford Econoline van, "Marv," into a home on wheels—complete with road breakdowns, flat tires, and the unexpected kindness of strangers. Then, she shares what it was like to trade four wheels for two hiking shoes on the historic Camino de Santiago, walking 500 miles across northern Spain over six weeks. From the physical grind of 15-mile days to the slow spiritual discipline of pilgrimage, Mariah shares insights on confidence, faith, and slowing down in a fast-paced world.
Stick around to the end to hear Mariah take on the Dudes and Dads Pop Quiz, where she reveals her essential road apps, favorite reads, and which family member she'd call in an absolute crisis.
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