Shownotes Getting to know a little more about Richelle and why she calls herself a 30-something, normal girls who has an adventurous spirit & why she loves the outdoors Deciding at 21 years old to travel around South America solo & what she learnt about herself while travelling Her experience of the Inca Trail; the trials, the tribulations, the challenges she faced and what she learnt from the experience and why that advice still holds true for today Developing her mental strength   Experiencing Machu Picchu and being surrounded by Inca history The reasons for signing up for Everest Base Camp and why she’s up for having experiences around the world Training for Everest Base Camp and how being plus sized made her anxious being the trip Body image and how it can impact on what you do, or don’t do The impact on her normal life and why it’s “screwed up her sense of normal” Her business - “Escaping your Comfort Zone” - How it came about and why it took her a 5,000 mile trip on a bicycle before she started it Why it’s not about weight loss - but rather making friends and having fun! Why you’re not broken and you don’t need to be fixed Deciding to head off to cycle 5,000 miles from Canada to Mexico!! Why she decided to stop comparing herself to others and why she stopped doing it and why you should to Getting through the tough days on the road! Failure and why it doesn’t exist as long as your still learning Future challenges & goals  Follow Escaping Your Comfort Zone on Facebook or check out their website!   A massive thank you to everyone who has become a patron! You too can support the Tough Girl Podcast from $2 to $5 per month!  CLICK HERE!   Future Events 2016! 27th - 31st August - Emma & Sarah - Hadrians Wall Adventure 1st - 4th September - Base Camp Festival, Peak District 8th October - Women in Adventure Expo, Bristol   To be kept unto date on Tough Girl Challenges - Come and follow the Facebook page. Click here