Pedalling Beyond Borders: Dr Kate Leeming on Purpose-Driven Adventure

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Why'd You Think You Could Do That?

Sam Penny

40 episodes

3 days ago

They’ve swum oceans, scaled mountains, launched empires, and shattered expectations. But before they did any of it, someone, maybe even themselves, thought: “You can’t do that.” Hosted by Sam Penny, Why’d You Think You Could Do That? dives into the minds of people who said “screw it” and went for it anyway. From adventurers and elite athletes to wildcard entrepreneurs and creative renegades, each episode unpacks the one question they all have in common: “Why'd you think you could do that?” If you’re wired for more, haunted by big ideas, or just sick of playing it safe, this is your show.

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Pedalling Beyond Borders: Dr Kate Leeming on Purpose-Driven Adventure

Why'd You Think You Could Do That?

1 hour 25 minutes

1 week ago

Pedalling Beyond Borders: Dr Kate Leeming on Purpose-Driven Adventure

What drives someone to cycle across Africa, through Siberia, over Australia’s wildest tracks, and into the remote corners of the Himalayas — not for glory, but for change?

In this episode, Sam Penny sits down with Dr Kate Leeming, global explorer, educator, and the powerhouse behind Breaking the Cycle. With over 100,000 km of cycling expeditions across every continent, Kate shares how she uses extreme endurance journeys to shine a light on poverty, resilience, education, and environmental justice.

Together, they dive into:

🚴 Kate’s early spark for exploration and sport
🌍 Her most transformative expeditions — from the Canning Stock Route to the Skeleton Coast
🧭 What it means to have a “North Star” mission
📚 How she brings global stories into classrooms through immersive education
💡 The mindset that helps her turn adversity into impact
✨ Why true adventure isn’t about conquering — it’s about connecting

Kate isn’t just an explorer — she’s a builder of bridges between cultures, communities, and classrooms. Her stories remind us that no matter the terrain, purpose can carry us further than fear.

🔗 Connect with Dr Kate Leeming

🌐 Website: breakingthecycle.education

📸 Instagram: @leeming_kate

📘 Book: Out There and Back
🎥 Watch her films, access school resources, and follow her next expedition

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