In this episode, I sit down with Megan Hood, PA-C, founder of Hiking Hound Adventures, to explore how nature, family, and resilience can transform both burnout and business. Megan’s story is one of creating exactly what she most needed: after moving to a new area, switching to a more administrative pediatrics role, and missing hands-on time with kids, she launched Hiking Hound Adventures — an outdoor education and recreation company designed to reconnect families with the outdoors.
With her husband’s help, Megan started the business while working full-time and raising kids. Now, just a year later, Hiking Hound Adventures has become a full-fledged family business, with her husband running it full time. Megan blends her medical expertise with her passion for nature to create hands-on, guided adventures and gear rentals for families seeking connection and adventure.
In this conversation, Megan shares how an overnight winter backpacking trip — complete with unexpected snow and moments of doubt — became a transformative experience. Pushing through the challenge, she discovered her ability to overcome obstacles and uplift her mindset. This trip became a metaphor for her entire journey: from burnout and stagnation to building a business that brings her family and others together outdoors.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, longed for more connection, or wondered if you could step outside your comfort zone, Megan’s story will inspire you to reconnect with what truly matters.CONNECT WITH MEGAN:
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