Welcome to series 2 of Adventure Habits Pod Cast Interviews! Updated every 2 weeks you’ll find inspiring stories from life-long Adventurers. Top-up your inspiration and develop the 5 hard-learned Adventure Habits that come FREE with each episode.
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In this Special episode, Not only does Dermot Cosgrove share his extraordinary adventures—from joining the French Foreign Legion to walking across Iceland—BUT he honours us in launching a brand new SplashMap, Iceland! On the way he highlights the mindset and habits that keep him pushing boundaries, all inspiring YOU to Adventure more frequently and imrpove your life. Discover how his experiences shape his approach to preparation, purpose, and resilience in challenging environments.
00:00 – Introducing Dermot Cosgrove: from Iceland to the French Foreign Legion
02:23 – Dermot’s military background and fascination with maps
04:45 – The impact of Dermot’s family and childhood outdoors enthusiasm
07:18 – Dealing with trauma and finding purpose through adventure
09:05 – Inspiration from Rob Steiner and joining the French Foreign Legion
11:14 – Understanding the spectrum of motivations among legionnaires
12:56 – Dermot’s regiment choices and role in the Legion
15:22 – Experiences in Djibouti, Somalia, and challenges of remote environments
18:39 – Transition from military skills to security work and mapping projects
20:36 – Dermot’s travel research and planning insights
23:49 – The deeper “why”: testing limits and managing ego
26:27 – The importance of having a clear purpose during adversity
28:37 – Training, gear familiarity, and self-rescue techniques
31:58 – Building habits: from physical training to route research
37:43 – The significance of proper kit and understanding environmental quirks
41:14 – The value of embracing failure as part of growth and adventure
43:27 – Launching Iceland map for adventure explorers
44:50 – Dermot’s commitment to charity and outdoor community
At the end of an electric season, David and Nick (Adventure Habits would not be produced without him!) choose their best bits. We’ve met 29 extraordinary adventurers, with record breakers and people overcoming (almost) insurmountable odds. We’ve dealt with mental health, trauma, rescues, record breaking, near death experiences and hellish hikes with teenagers. When put on the spot, what were the best points and the strongest advice from this eclectic mix of adventurers. What can these guys’ adversity contribute to your life? Is your ‘why’ what you really think it is? Our pundits discuss adventure, the intensity of life and entrepreneurialism with a good dose of Rock and Roll. Enjoy! See you next season.
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