Virginia (Ginny) Bond is an educator and public health researcher based in Zambia whose work focuses on HIV, stigma reduction, and community health. Trained as a social anthropologist, she collaborates with health programs and research organizations to better understand the social and cultural facto…Virginia (Ginny) Bond is an educator and public health researcher based in Zambia whose work focuses on HIV, stigma reduction, and community health. Trained as a social anthropologist, she collaborates with health programs and research organizations to better understand the social and cultural factors shaping HIV prevention, treatment, and care. Her work emphasizes community engagement, education, and participatory research methods that strengthen public health responses and empower people living with HIV. Through teaching, mentoring, and field research, she contributes to training the next generation of global health practitioners while helping develop strategies that address stigma and improve access to care.
One scientific curiosity hides behind work like hers: viruses are biological, but epidemics are social phenomena. The virus spreads through bodies, yet stigma, poverty, gender inequality, and access to education often determine whether treatment actually reaches people. That is why community counselors and educators are as critical to the HIV response as laboratories and pharmaceuticals.
Show notes:
00:03:40 - Childhood Memories Across Africa
00:06:43 - From Minority Student to Anthropologist
00:09:34 - A Close Friendship Lost to AIDS
00:11:16 - HIV Origins and Early Community Counseling Work
00:14:38 - HIV Transmission Routes and Biological Factors
00:17:41 - HIV Immune System and Comorbidities in Africa
00:20:25 - Home-Based Care During the AIDS Crisis
00:23:43 - AIDS Stigma and Generational Trauma in Zambia
00:27:03 - HIV Stigma and the Power of Openness
00:30:34 - HIV Treatment Challenges and Social Stigma
00:32:28 - Tackling HIV Stigma in Health Facilities
00:37:41 - Northern Star Project: Global Stigma Reduction Initiative
00:40:37 - Modern HIV Treatment and Ending Stigma
00:42:40 - Protecting Backcountry Trails During Mud Season
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Bridget Crocker is a trailblazer in women's empowerment within the outdoor industry. A leading whitewater rafting guide in far-flung regions of Zambia, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Peru, Chile, Costa Rica, India, and the Western United States. During this interview, she discusses her new memoir The Ri…Bridget Crocker is a trailblazer in women's empowerment within the outdoor industry. A leading whitewater rafting guide in far-flung regions of Zambia, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Peru, Chile, Costa Rica, India, and the Western United States. During this interview, she discusses her new memoir The Rivers Daughter. Support your local bookstore and pickup a copy today!
Bridget is also a contributing author to Lonely Planet guidebooks and Travel Anthology and the Best Women's Travel Writing series from Travelers' Tales. Her work has been featured in magazines including Westways, Men's Journal, National Geographic Adventure, Trail Runner, Paddler, Outside, Vela, and Patagonia's blog, The Cleanest Line, among others. She lives in Malibu, California.
Show notes:
00:04:36 - Connecting with Nature and Overcoming Challenges
00:09:04 - Overcoming Insecurity in Guide School
00:10:27 - Facing Fear on the Snake River
00:12:29 - Empowerment and Challenges in River Guiding
00:15:46 - Shifting Power Dynamics in Society
00:20:03 - Empowering Women Beyond Sexual Power
00:22:54 - Navigating Power Dynamics as Women
00:24:44 - Connecting Through Nyami Nyami and Zambezi
00:28:21 - Lessons on Allyship and Empowerment
00:30:35 - Understanding Grief Behind Rage
00:32:55 - Overcoming Obstacles in Relationships
00:36:53 - Embracing Change and Courage
00:40:29 - Embracing Change and New Experiences
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Join us as we venture into the wilds of Zambia’s Lower Zambezi with three seasoned bush guides—Marshal, Luckson, and Malan. From the rugged seats of a Toyota Land Cruiser, we chat with Marshal and Malan about wildlife conservation, poaching, ecology, and the intricate behaviors of Africa’s iconic an…Join us as we venture into the wilds of Zambia’s Lower Zambezi with three seasoned bush guides—Marshal, Luckson, and Malan. From the rugged seats of a Toyota Land Cruiser, we chat with Marshal and Malan about wildlife conservation, poaching, ecology, and the intricate behaviors of Africa’s iconic animals. Then, we sit down with Luckson, a top-tier guide with the highest level of training, to uncover the rigorous education, testing, and fieldwork required to lead walking safaris—a tradition that was born right here in Zambia. Tune in for an immersive journey into the heart of the African bush.
Show notes:
00:06:07 - Protecting Zambia's National Parks from Mining
00:09:03 - Revisiting the Mating Lions in Lower Zambezi
00:12:08 - Elephant Encounter in Lower Zambezi
00:17:12 - Let's Move Together as One Zambia
00:20:19 - Becoming a Bush Guide in Zambia
00:22:47 - Intensive Training and Expertise of Safari Guides
00:25:31 - The Importance of Respecting Animal Boundaries
00:28:59 - From Whitewater to Walking: A Guide's Journey
00:30:57 - Family Doubts, Overcoming Fears, and Protecting the Zambezi
00:32:57 - The Importance of Protecting River Ecosystems
00:34:53 - Night Drive with Guide Milan in Zambia
00:39:58 - Transforming Poachers into Conservationists
00:44:07 - Night Drive with Cooperative Clients
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Moses Chiguta has been guiding professionally for the past 25 years. He currently works as a guide for Chiawa Camp, located on the banks of the Zambezi River, under a grove of evergreen Mahogany trees. Chiawa Camp holds the prime position in the heart of Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park.
Moses …Moses Chiguta has been guiding professionally for the past 25 years. He currently works as a guide for Chiawa Camp, located on the banks of the Zambezi River, under a grove of evergreen Mahogany trees. Chiawa Camp holds the prime position in the heart of Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park.
Moses comes from Kabwadu village in Chiawa chiefdom and he started his guiding career in 1999 as trainee guide. By 2005 he was a fully qualified guide in the fields of game drives, walks, canoeing and boating/angling. Moses’ favorite animal is a Baboon as traditionally he hails from the “Baboon” clan and he therefore enjoys watching them as they play around while feeding.
You can support this podcast by donating a few dollars per month on Patreon! We really appreciate any contribution, no matter how small.
Follow the adventures and interviews in real time at TrailLessTraveled.net and be sure to check out our visual series on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.
The radio version of the show premieres Sunday nights at 6 MST, streaming live online at Trail1033.com & locally (Missoula) on the Trail 103.3 FM
Why listen to the radio version instead of the podcast? Well, because the radio version includes music selected by the folks we interview!
This episode was recorded on location in collaboration with Xplorer Maps. We want to extend boatloads of gratitude to Xplorer Maps for their generous support of this podcast and international outreach programs paired with conservation projects.
Rolf Shenton grew up living in the bush and farming in Zambia. He is passionate about regenerative farming and preserving biodiversity. Rolf is the founder of Grassroots Trust Limited, a non-profit focused on helping communities shape a viable future. They use and promote holistic management framewo…Rolf Shenton grew up living in the bush and farming in Zambia. He is passionate about regenerative farming and preserving biodiversity. Rolf is the founder of Grassroots Trust Limited, a non-profit focused on helping communities shape a viable future. They use and promote holistic management framework to guide decision making and hope to contribute to a regenerating environment and resilient income streams in Zambia.
They are able to do this by focusing on building community-based resource management structures, low input agriculture, wildlife management, and holistic planned grazing. We would like to extend a big shout out to Cactus Agony, a local Zambian musician and friend of Rolf, for the use of his song "Bush Territory". Watch the music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCQ9LlWvq2E
This episode was recorded on location in collaboration with Xplorer Maps. We want to extend boatloads of gratitude to Xplorer Maps for their generous support of this podcast and international outreach programs paired with conservation projects. Learn more at XplorerMaps.com and be sure to follow the adventures of their story maps on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.
Xplorer Maps is a small family business based in Missoula, Montana with deep roots in Africa. Xplorer Maps has over 60+ hand drawn story maps of destinations from all over the world, including our national parks. Xplorer Maps and The Trail Less Traveled both share the vision of connecting people and place through storytelling, conservation, art, history and culture. We're collaborating to Bring Cartography to Life through story maps, podcasts, live presentations and a multimedia visual series on social media.
Follow the adventures and interviews in real time at TrailLessTraveled.net and be sure to check out our visual series on YouTube!!!
The radio version of the show premieres Sunday nights at 6 MST, streaming live online at Trail1033.com & locally (Missoula) on the Trail 103.3 FM
Bridget Mulindi Meyer was born and raised in NSongwe village, exactly one kilometer from rapid number ten on the Zambezi River. Bridget is an environmentalist and humanist with an exceptional singing voice and a heart of gold. Bridget is dedicated to helping others and has extensive knowledge of the…Bridget Mulindi Meyer was born and raised in NSongwe village, exactly one kilometer from rapid number ten on the Zambezi River. Bridget is an environmentalist and humanist with an exceptional singing voice and a heart of gold. Bridget is dedicated to helping others and has extensive knowledge of the balance required in order to maintain a healthy ecosystem for communities and wildlife in Zambia.
Show premieres Sunday nights at 6 MST, streaming live online at Trail1033.com & locally (Missoula) on the Trail 103.3 FM
Follow the adventures and interviews in real time at TrailLessTraveled.net and be sure to check out our visual series on YouTube!!!
We are both a podcast/radio series AND an international outreach program. If you feel like supporting this work, we really appreciate it. By donating as little as $3/month, you are helping us complete work in the fields of wildlife conservation and cultural preservation. Donate here (Patreon.com/TrailLessTraveled) & thanks for considering!
This episode was recorded on location in collaboration with Xplorer Maps. We want to extend boatloads of gratitude to Xplorer Maps for their generous support of this podcast and international outreach programs paired with conservation projects. Learn more at XplorerMaps.com and be sure to follow the adventures of their story maps on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.
Recorded on the edge of the Lower Zambezi River at Chiawa Camp. This interview features a conversation with Juliet Zulu, a consummate hospitality professional who has worked in the industry for 26+ years, including at some of Zambia’s top safari camps. Voted Miss Tourism 1992, Juliet still proudly w…Recorded on the edge of the Lower Zambezi River at Chiawa Camp. This interview features a conversation with Juliet Zulu, a consummate hospitality professional who has worked in the industry for 26+ years, including at some of Zambia’s top safari camps. Voted Miss Tourism 1992, Juliet still proudly waves the flag of Beautiful Zambia, having more recently been mentioned as a legend of the Victoria Falls in the British Airways inflight magazine High Life. She is passionate about responsible tourism practices and ethno-tourism, and makes a fine contribution to the high levels of hospitality.
Show premieres Sunday nights at 6 MST, streaming live online at Trail1033.com & locally (Missoula) on the Trail 103.3 FM
Follow the adventures and interviews in real time at TrailLessTraveled.net and be sure to check out our visual series on YouTube!!!
If you feel like supporting this work, we really appreciate it. By donating as little as $3/month, you are helping us complete work in the fields of wildlife conservation and cultural preservation. Donate here (Patreon.com/TrailLessTraveled) & thanks for considering!
This episode was recorded on location in collaboration with Xplorer Maps. We want to extend boatloads of gratitude to Xplorer Maps for their generous support of this podcast and international outreach programs paired with conservation projects. Learn more at XplorerMaps.com and be sure to follow the adventures of their story maps on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.
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