Cindy takes the mic solo this week to share exciting updates for the Enjoying Life OTR community! From the newly revamped website to a growing blog featuring guest stories and behind-the-scenes content, there's more ways than ever to connect. She also dives into the difference between the Enjoying Life OTR Facebook page and private group, sharing why both are valuable for drivers looking to engage.
Plus, a heartfelt thank you to all who have left reviews and shared the podcast—you’re making this community stronger every day! Brian will be back next episode, but in the meantime, Cindy invites you to explore past episodes, check out the blog, and stay involved.
If you enjoy the show, the best way to support it is to share with a fellow driver!
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Enjoying Life OTR—because LIVING WELL is worth the effort. We’re sparking curiosity, adventure, & resilience while honoring drivers and embracing a healthier trucking life. Discover creative life hacks & practical strategies to make the most of your time on the road. Join the movement!Explore, enjoy the food, snap the pic, and share tips on saving money along the way.
This podcast is for new and veteran drivers looking to stay mentally, physically, and financially strong while embracing the freedom of the road. We bring you real stories, expert advice, & practical tools to help you thrive, not just survive, in the trucking life.
Connect with Us: Join the Enjoying Life OTR Facebook Group – Share your journey, find trip recommendations, & connect with fellow drivers. Follow our Facebook page – Get the latest podcast episodes, trucking tips, & entertaining content. Visit our website – Explore our journey, see community highlights, and access resources for a healthier, more balanced OTR life.
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Episode Transcript
Welcome back to Enjoying Life OTR, because
living well is worth the effort.
My name is Cindy Tunstall and Iam your host Today.
I gave Brian the day off.
He's busy trucking, as we allare, but I wanted to just hop on
today and share a little bit ofbehind the scenes about what's
happening with the Enjoying LifeOTR community.
(00:28):
I've recently revamped theEnjoying Life OTR website, so be
sure to check that out.
It's our name,enjoyinglifeotrcom, pretty easy
to find.
I've also added a blog on therewhere I'm going to be
highlighting some of ourepisodes on the podcast, the
place that I'll be able toinclude some pictures and a
(00:50):
place for us to comment anddialogue about the show's
content.
So I look forward to connectingwith you there.
I would appreciate it if youwould subscribe and follow that
journey.
I'm not posting a whole lot onthere and so, but I think that
you're going to enjoy that.
I like to see the pictures andput a face with the name of the
people that we're hearing on theshow, so be sure to check that
(01:10):
out.
I have highlights from lastweek's episode with Kyle
Hutchison.
I've also added show from ScottWhite Scooter.
He and I were he was my gueston.
I think it was episode 10.
And I got pictures of his rigon there and he mentioned some
of his equipment that he used todrive and some pictures that he
(01:31):
shared with me, so I wanted toshare this with the community.
That was a fabulous episode.
He's been driving for over 37years and we talked about
burnout and depression and howto recognize those things are
happening and he gave reallypractical tools and solutions
for overcoming those issues.
And he was very vulnerable andraw and he's just very honest
(01:55):
about the struggles of the OTRlife and why he still loves it
and how he's figured out a wayto make it work for him.
So be sure to check out thatepisode, anyway.
So that's all I have for youtoday.
I also want to remind you I havetwo communities in Facebook.
So I have a Enjoying Life OTRFacebook page.
It's actually a business pageand it's public, so I can share
(02:17):
some things in there that Ican't share in the Enjoying Life
OTR Facebook group.
So page is public, group isprivate.
I really like the group becauseyou could share some things in
there that aren't always shared.
You know they're not going tobe shared within your personal
page when you post in there, butthey also can't be shared
outside the group.
(02:37):
So if somebody is not a memberof the Enjoying Life OTR
Facebook group, they're notgoing to be able to see those
posts or share those with otherpeople.
So you know a screenshot,there's that option.
So that limitation.
But Facebook does a little bitmore to help keep the group
private and I like that.
We could share what's happeningin our journey.
I personally like it becausesometimes I want to share about
(02:59):
a struggle with you know,something that's happening on
the road without worrying orconcerning my family either.
So that's another side benefitof the Facebook group, although
many of my family members are inthere.
Anyway, I just wanted to hop onand just give you a little
hello and tell you all that I'mthinking about you.
I'm so grateful for the supportthe podcast has been doing
(03:20):
really well.
So thank you for those of youthat have left reviews.
Every one of those areimportant to me.
I read those and they reallyencouraged me.
So I just wanted to thank youfor the support and I've met so
many amazing men and women inour community and I'm so
grateful for the friendships andthe support and just that you
(03:40):
would take time to share yourjourney with me.
So thank you for supporting theshow and all the good things
that are happening.
Like I said, brian will be backnext week.
I mean, don't y'all just loveBrian?
He's doing such a great job onthe show and I'm so very
grateful for him.
So we have another great showcoming up next week, so be sure
to subscribe, and our shows arelaunching on the 1st and the
15th.
(04:00):
That schedule seems to beworking out really well for all
of us, so be sure to check usout.
We're on Apple, spotify orwherever all the major podcast
players, so I'm really easy tofind our show.
So if you find a show and you'relistening, and if you could do
me a favor and the topic reallyresonates with you and you,
somebody comes to mind, that's,you know, having a need with
(04:21):
that issue or a need to connector even a celebration of victory
in that area.
I would really love if youwould share our show, because
you know we're trying to do alot to help drivers out there
and to speak to topics that aregoing to resonate with the life
of an OTR driver, and yoursupport and sharing really means
a lot to me.
It's the best way for moredrivers to find our community.
(04:43):
So thanks for all you do.
I'm grateful for you.
I hope y'all are staying safe.
This wind has been crazy thislast week, so the last few days
have been rough and trucking, soI know many of you have been
impacted by the weather and I'mso grateful that you're when I
see that you're staying safe andconnected and hearing from you
online, so I appreciate you all.
I just want to say I see youout there working hard and doing
(05:05):
great things for your family.
You're making the world abetter place and I'm so grateful
that you share your journeywith me.
Well, that's it, for today isshort and sweet.
Hope y'all having a great day.
Y'all take care and, by allmeans, enjoy the journey.
"Victory" Enjoying Life O (05:22):
We'll see you next time through.
Find the strength in all we doon our own.
(05:47):
We're standing tall, enjoyinglife all day, through it all,
through it all, through it allthrough it all, through your
heart's resilience and youSharing our victory, shining
(06:08):
through, enjoying the protea.
This is for you.
Victory's won.
(06:34):
We're pushing through, thankyou, yeah, through it all,
holding our hearts resilience inview.
Set our victory shining through, enjoying life on sea.
(06:54):
This is for you.
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