Belinda Coker is an Australian hiker, writer, and educator who helps men and women in midlife, reclaim freedom through practical, real-world adventure.

After years of building businesses and raising three children, she turned to hiking to find space and perspective, completing multi-day solo treks from Australia’s rugged Red Centre to a solo crossing of Greenland in the Arctic Circle.

Along the way, she founded Soul Treader, a platform supporting men and women to safely push their limits through adventure. Building on that philosophy, she later created The House Sitting Collective, teaching responsible, flexible travel that is safe, organised, and built on trust.

Belinda has also worked with local communities in Malawi and Zambia on self-funded clean-water projects, bringing safe water closer to villages where women once walked hours each day.

A lipedema advocate, she encourages everyone to keep moving and exploring, no matter their body shape or size.

Discover more about Belinda right here:

https://soultreader.com/ 

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https://housesittingcollective.com/
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http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

Most Recent Episodes

May 8, 2026

A day of Airport mishaps for The Travel Addict – long overdue

The airports in question:MilwaukeeAtlantaDelays, Boarding, Cancellation, Weather, Breakdowns, MisinformationEver been last to board?Ever ran to catch a plane before the door closes?A short story of...

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April 25, 2026

Christine Smith, also known as The Food Granny, has travel stories are rooted in food, culture and the people behind the meals.

A Brit living in Australia, Christine Smith, also known as The Food Granny, travels with a different kind of passport, one that gets her invited into kitchens rather than just across borders. From...

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April 17, 2026

Briana Gervat’s solo 500-mile walk through history along The Western Front

Briana Gervat is a historian, photographer, and an author who recently published her memoir, There Will Come Soft Rains: A Journey Along the Western Front.She is the first woman to walk the "Western...

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Malcolm Teasdale Malcolm Teasdale - The Travel Addict

British and American citizen Malcolm Teasdale was able to take early retirement when he sold his technology company in 2013. After traveling on business for more than 30 years to the major cities and business hubs around the world, he now travels to the more unusual destinations in search of rich cultural and educational experiences.
He has written several books and magazine articles about business and adventure travel, with an emphasis on real life experiences, culture, education and humor.
His public speaking engagements focus on entrepreneurship, adventure travel, destinations around the world and foreign cultures.
He also hosts “The Travel Addict” and “Two Brits in America” Podcast Shows and has made many guest appearances on business and travel shows worldwide.
Malcolm currently lives in Pinehurst in the USA, and has also lived in England, Wales, Canada and Singapore.
A traveler to 118 countries, you will love his factual stories, which focus on education and enrichment, with a laugh or two along the way.