Nickels and Dimes - Finding Financial Freedom

Wayfinding: What it is and how it impacts every area of life

Episode 69

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In this episode of Nickles and Dimes, host Natalie Kime welcomes Lea Appleton, bestselling author, professional coach, and founder of Wild Wayfinding. Together, they explore mindful living, resilience, and navigating life’s changes through walking and wayfinding. Lea shares her journey from burnout to coaching, her experiences with health challenges, and her new blog HipHiker.com. The conversation highlights embracing uncertainty, aging well, and the power of intentional, mindful practices. Natalie and Lea also discuss their upcoming collaborative retreat, blending mindful walking with financial well-being to help others find clarity and purpose on their unique paths.


Key points:

  • Mindful living and its importance in personal growth.
  • The concept of wayfinding as a metaphor for navigating life’s uncertainties.
  • The transition from a demanding career to coaching and writing.
  • Experiences with burnout and the journey to recovery.
  • The impact of aging on identity and physical well-being.
  • The significance of resilience in facing life’s challenges.
  • The role of walking as a mindful practice for clarity and reflection.
  • The creation of a blog focused on aging well and staying active.
  • The interconnectedness of various aspects of well-being (physical, mental, financial).
  • Upcoming collaboration projects that combine walking and financial well-being discussions.

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