Deliberate Living

Rania moved into her van at the start of the pandemic when another of her long-term goals was put on pause because of the state of the world. In our conversation, she shares how she has moved through different phases of life and the challenges that come with new identities. Rania is hilarious and smart, humble and deliberately honest about the highs and lows of living in a van.

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Diagnosed with hip dysplasia, hEDS, and POTS, Fallon doesn't let her chronic illnesses keep her from climbing hard, hiking, teaching, or coaching. She's been through a lot of ups and downs and trauma and adventures and this week we talk about how she approaches life with a body that seems to fight against her. We also talk about her recent book project which details the abusive relationship she was in when she went to cli...

Professional Entomologist Amy Floyd is on the show this week to talk about the importance of bees and how we can do our part - whether we have our own hives or not - to help support the bee population.

Amy has a Masters degree in Entomology and she travels the country in her converted Transit van. She's been on the show before to talk about her beginnings in vanlife and I'm happy to have her back to talk about a ...

This week I wanted to go back to an old favorite of mine - the AMA, Ask Me Anything.

This week I answer the following questions:
-What are your thoughts on self-publishing a book of poetry or a novel?
-Advice for free car camping
-What would ten-years-younger-you be proud of?
-What fears came up during vanlife and how did/have you gotten over them?
-How do you stay focused when you have a lot going on?<...

Sarah Marcella had to pivot her career trajectory when the pandemic deemed her commercial photography business non-essential and she lost most of her business overnight. In the last few years, she's lived in and traveled in a Subaru Forester and then upgraded her life and business to a converted school bus. She now travels the country with two dogs offering photography services to commercial clients and pay-what-you-can advent...

Amber & Cole have been dating for 2.5 years and have had an open relationship since the beginning. In this week's episode, we talk about how they met and how their relationship has evolved over the years. We touch on jealousy and attachment styles as well as resources and books to read for the ENM-curious.

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I mentioned in my episode on Morning Routines that I start my day off with journaling. I've been getting a lot of questions lately about my journaling practice and wanted to tackle them here for you guys.

I go over:
-Why someone might want to journal
-The tools needed to journal
-How to get into the habit and stay focused
-Whether I use prompts or not
-Whether I reread my entries
---and more!

Samantha and her adorable dog Charlie set out to live in her truck-back camper almost a year ago. In this episode we talk all things safety and community-building! We touch on the benefits and challenges of mental health as well as the state of the current real estate market and how people might be able to decide to get off the road when the time comes.

It's a good, juicy episode and I hope ya'll love it!

Happy Pride Month Everyone! This week I wanted to give the briefest overview of the history of LGBTQ+ Liberation and Equality Movements in the United States. This is by no means a comprehensive guide to the LGBTQ+ experience but I hope that it helps inspire you to ask more questions, do more research, and embrace advocating and VOTING for equality for everyone.

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Christine Reed recently underwent a procedure to have her tubes removed - a deliberate, permanent sterilization ensuring she would never have kids of her own. This week we talk about her thought process behind the decision and what factored into her choice - from her physical and mental health to her partner and their vision of their future to the current and future state of the world.

There is no one right answer for ever...

Nate & Ali practiced living together in a small space before they hit the road in Reseda, their 1980's G20 Class B van. They lived in a 10x10 apartment south of LA in order to save money for their new adventure. In the months they've been on the road, the couple has found freedom and adventure while touring new states and selling their found & reclaimed jewelry online and at local markets. Listen to this week&apos...

Two weeks ago I ran my first 50K race. It was friggin' hard, folks. In this week's episode, I'm answering your questions about my training, the race itself, and what I would do differently next time. 

Have you run a marathon or 50K before? Do you want to?

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Heather discovered somewhat by accident that living a non-traditional life suited her. Traveling to new countries, living in a van, and being her own boss have helped her manage her depression and anxiety in ways she never guessed possible. This week, Holly & Heather chat about travel and mental health and bouncing forward after life's curveballs.

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This week we've got BIG NEWS for you guys - this is Beers' LAST EPISODE AS CO-HOST! So we're taking this opportunity to talk about how to approach endings intentionally. We touch on mutually agreed-upon endings, one-sided endings, and personal, solo endings. Both hosts share some personal experiences with work or dating or friendships and Holly gives some of her top questions to ask herself when it feels like somethi...

Sam Tarell didn't have a conventional childhood. He was raised to pursue his curiosities and to be his own person - even if that meant he embraced being a bit of an outcast. His first business, Hoop Brothers, came about because his own college basketball aspirations were cut short and he didn't want the same to happen for his younger brother. After that business was successfully built, he set his sights on bigger things -...

This week, Holly shares some of her top tips for engaging in mindful and deliberate social media usage. The hosts go over ways to work WITH social media and not AGAINST it. They share advice on both consuming social media content and for creating it in a thoughtful way to protect your mental health and contribute to a better society overall.

What tips most surprised you? Which would you add to the list? 


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Johnny Nocash has what you'd call a Good Life in Toronto. He was a successful musician, had a great job that afforded him the ability to live in this expensive city, a strong network of friends and connections - but he wasn't happy.

So he moved into a van and hit the road. From that first foray away from the concrete jungle, he found more meaning and freedom than ever before.

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We’ve received quite a few inquiries into each of our recent journeys from #roadlife to stationary living, so we’ve decided to devote an episode to sharing a bit about how we each got to where we’re at.

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Sara is a queer therapist and social worker who lives with BPD. In this episode, she shares how she became a social worker and how her marriage and divorce have shaped her life. Sara's divorce led her to sell her house, buy a van, and explore new parts of herself and the world that she never thought possible.

Sara hosts a podcast and peer groups serving those with Borderline Personality Disorder. Find her on IG as (at...