Sophie Matterson hiked 4750 kms with five camels across Australia. She shares tales of her epic adventure and what she learnt about herself along the way.

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To hear today's full interview, where Sophie chats about her struggles with loneliness during the trek...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.

You can find Sophie’s book The Crossing (Allen & Unwin, $34.99) here, see her site here, or catch her on Instagram @sophiematterson. 

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