In this episode of Books to Better your Life, host Anne Brinkman interviews Michelle Gruening, adventurer and personal growth coach, discussing her recent summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro and latest book, The Adventure-Inspired Activity Book to Help You Stop Doom Scrolling! Get Off Your Phone and Back to Living Your Life. They discuss the challenges faced during the hike, the importance of support from guides, and the connection between adventure and technology. Michelle also introduces her book 'Stop Doomscrolling', which aims to help people break free from phone addiction and engage in more mindful activities. The conversation emphasizes the importance of awareness, personal growth, and the ongoing journey of self-improvement.

(Get the transcript here.)

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

Michelle’s summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, including the preparation, support, and challenges along the way
How this adventure led to this activity book
Strategies for spending less time on your phone
Inspiration for taking on your own challenges

Noteworthy quotes from this episode

“That's something that we can all work a little bit, a little bit more intentionally on, in general life, but also in our businesses is when things are really hard… just focus on the next right step.”

“The guides on Mount Kilimanjaro are truly the heroes of that journey. Without them, no one would reach the top.”

"Life exists outside of our phones."

"It all starts with awareness."