Episode #40 - Shellie Hemphill

<p>"I was paralyzed on my left side in 2015. After relearning to walk, battling severe depression and anxiety, I was lead to Trail Dames. I needed someone to walk with to help get me out of the house. I never really liked the outdoors, or so I thought, and Trail Dames was going to be my speed and get me out of my comfort zone.</p> <p><img src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/118440/Shellie1.jpeg" alt="" width="500" height="471" /></p> <p>I started with tennis shoes, one foot dragging, and my purple cane.<br /> That's just a tidbit of my story because it's so long. Lol"</p> <p><img src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/118440/shellie2a.jpeg" alt= "" width="500" height="379" /></p> <p>These are Shellie's own words that set the scene for her astonishing story of bravery. It will serve as an inspiration to anybody doubting their own ability to hike.</p> <p>Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at <a href= "mailto:info@traildames.com">info@traildames.com</a></p> <p>You can find the Trail Dames at:<br /> Our website: <a href= "http://www.traildames.com">www.traildames.com</a></p> <p>The Summit: <a href= "http://www.traildamessummit.com">www.traildamessummit.com</a></p> <p>The Trail Dames Foundation: <a href= "http://www.tdcharitablefoundation.org">www.tdcharitablefoundation.org</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/traildames/">https://www.instagram.com/traildames/</a></p> <p>Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/49722445862/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/49722445862/</a></p> <p>Hiking Radio Network: <a href= "https://hikingradionetwork.com/">https://hikingradionetwork.com/</a></p> <p>Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters<br /> "Dance Upon This Earth"<br /> <a href= "https://www.theburnssisters.com">https://www.theburnssisters.com</a></p>