Episode 53: From Cancer To Camino
If resilience had a passport, it would look a lot like Dr. Erica Conway’s.
In this episode, we sit with a dentist, mother of three, breast cancer survivor, and unapologetic advocate to explore how midlife can become a launchpad for meaningful adventure. From trekking Peru’s Salcantay Pass at 15,300 feet to the blisters of the Camino de Santiago, Erica shows how adventure can be both safe and soul-stretching...especially for solo women navigating fear and logistics.
Erica shares how raising a daughter with Down syndrome raised expectations rather than lowered them. She unpacks common misconceptions about disability and offers practical insight into building real independence through meaningful support.
What ties it all together is a simple philosophy: don’t wait for retirement to start living. Book the trip. Walk to work. Choose the big yes and the daily small ones that add up to a life well lived.
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Guest Information
Dr. Erica Conway is a dentist, mother of three, and lifelong adventurer. A breast cancer survivor and passionate advocate for individuals with Down syndrome, she believes resilience is built by choosing forward motion and living fully—at work, at home, and on the road.
Resources and Links
Backroads Travel Booking
Erica Conway, DDS
Redwood Seeds Scholar Program
Napa Valley Is Better Together - Donate Here
Venn Diagram - Purpose
Music used in this episode:
All music in this episode is licensed for use through Epidemic Sound.
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