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Welcome to JUMP Podcast, your invitation to adventure. Through a mix of guest stories, solo episodes, and often raw and personal accounts, host Jackie Nourse (Traveling Jackie) explores travel, adventure, and lifestyle in ways meant to motivate YOU to move and experience the world outside your comfort zone and to do big, courageous things with your one life. Let this show be a source of travel advice and inspiration, and remember that in the end, it’s YOU who takes the leap.
Author Jo Piazza met her husband, Nick, on a 10-day eco-cruise in the Galapagos Islands in 2014. They were both on assignment for Yahoo Travel at the time. They connected on the last day of the cruise and went on a date a few weeks later.
Jo Piazza's latest book, "The Parisian Heist," is loosely based on a murder that occurred in her own family a century ago. She decided to solve this historical mystery for a true crime podcast also titled "The Sicilian Inheritance."
Jo Piazza initially told host Traveling Jackie that she wanted to become a 'soccer mom' after her adventurous travel career. However, she clarified that while she has three children, she actively avoids organized sports for them to maintain her ability to travel on weekends.
Jo Piazza has published a total of 14 books, with her most recent being "The Parisian Heist." Her upcoming book, due out next summer, is set at a fancy dude ranch in Wyoming and is currently in the research phase, with her children accompanying her.
Professional climbers Alex Honnold and Jim Morrison shared how their childhoods shaped their adventurous paths. Both credited parental encouragement to spend time outdoors and explore as key factors in developing their passion for climbing and mountaineering.
Jim Morrison described himself as a ski mountaineer, which involves climbing mountains with skis and then skiing down. Beyond his athletic pursuits, he also identifies as an entrepreneur, an outdoor enthusiast, and an advocate for climate and the environment.
Alex Honnold described his current life phase as a "middle-aged dad" dealing with small children while striving to be the best climber he can be. He also humorously noted his status as an aspiring rock climber.
Jim Morrison shared his internal self-perception as a community member, a lover, and a big-hearted individual committed to his friends, family, and the world. He emphasized the importance of showing one's true self beyond public perception.
Alex Honnold and Jim Morrison discussed the origins of their drive for extreme challenges, attributing it partly to their childhoods. Honnold mentioned his parents pushing him outdoors, while Morrison highlighted the importance of supportive mentors and a community that encouraged trying new things.