The Arner Adventures Podcast
Hey there, we're Shannon + Gerry Arner, a minimalist couple driven by intentional living + adventure. Burned out from the 24/7 grind of running our business, we traded the hustle + bustle for something more meaningful. We parted ways with most of our belongings + moved to the coast. Listen along as we chat about life's challenges, share inspiring stories, + help you live with more intention + with less physical + mental clutter. Each episode is a step toward doing + being just a little bit better, for ourselves + the world around us. Life's an adventure after all! Come join us for the ride!
Episodes
We used to treat Sundays like a warm-up lap for the workweek: laundry, inbox checks, meal prep, to-do lists. It felt productive, but underneath it all was anxiety disguised as ambition. Somewhere along the way, rest became something we had to earn.
It takes work to unlearn hustle culture, so we are sharing some of the habits we have created to live more slowly and rid ourselves of the hustle culture mentality.
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Wellness has become a marketing buzzword. It’s wrapped in expensive gadgets, glowing bottles, and morning routines that feel more like part-time jobs than self-care.
We’ve spent years simplifying our routines, and it’s taught us something we wish we had learned sooner: feeling good doesn’t have to cost a dime.
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Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/free-wellness-habits/
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Reaching 200 episodes of The Arner Adventures Podcast feels surreal. When we started, we had no idea where this journey would take us. We've shared stories from our travels, the highs and lows of leaving behind a 24/7 business, and the ways we've redefined success on our own terms.
This milestone isn't about looking back, though. It is about what's next. If there is one thing that defines us, it is choosing adventure...
Life is not just about big vacations or perfectly staged moments. The fundamental shift in how we experience our days often comes from slowing down enough to make ordinary tasks feel meaningful.
That is where the idea of romanticizing your life comes in. It is not about adding more to your plate. It is about seeing the beauty in what is already there, even in chores.
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When Gerry first joked on the podcast about doing a whole episode about our toaster oven/air fryer, I (Shannon) rolled my eyes.
Who dedicates an entire conversation to one kitchen appliance? Well, apparently we do, because here we are.
The truth is, this little gadget has become one of the most used items in our home. It fits our lifestyle in a way we didn't expect, and since Gerry is such a big fan, it's time we give it the ...
Adventure has a reputation for being loud, fast, and filled with constant activity. People often picture bustling streets, guided tours, or adrenaline-pumping excursions.
What we have learned, though, is that adventure does not always require noise or movement. Some of the most meaningful experiences come when you step into silence and allow yourself to notice what is already happening around you. We dive into the power of silence o...
Travel and adventure are often portrayed as something that requires a considerable budget, but we have found that some of our best memories didn’t cost us a thing.
Whether we are at home in Beaufort or exploring new streets elsewhere, the experiences that stick with us the most are often the ones we stumble upon for free.
Living intentionally means recognizing that adventure is less about money and more about mindset.
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Thinking about downsizing? Here are 10 things to consider before living in a tiny home, from zoning laws and utilities to lifestyle fit and privacy.
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Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/tiny-home-considerations/
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You may not know exactly what the pull is, but often, you feel the sign. The sign is that something has to change. There are times in life when you cannot continue on the same path. We’ve been there.
Life doesn’t always hand you a giant flashing sign that says, “Time for a reset.”
It can be a creeping feeling you can’t quite put your finger on. It can also be a catastrophic mental or physical health issue. Again, we know this well.Th...
It's easy to romanticize the idea of escaping.
Book the flight, leave the stress behind, and start fresh in a new place. But what happens when escaping becomes more than a vacation?
What if it becomes the way we cope with everyday life?
This question has been on our minds because our own significant lifestyle change was, in many ways, an escape from our previous lives.
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Cruises have always had a reputation that swings from dreamy to disastrous.
For some, it’s the ultimate vacation: unlimited food, sparkling blue water, and a floating city that takes you from one tropical port to the next.
For others, cruises are associated with headlines like the infamous “Poop Cruise,” which recently appeared on Netflix, or haunting stories like the disappearance of Amy Bradley.
With such extreme narratives, it can ...
Looking for the perfect hygge checklist? We have you covered! Hygge isn't just about your environment; it's also about your mindset. You must embrace hygge. Hygge is doing things that make you happy, finding pleasure in little things, and nurturing meaningful connections with others.
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Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/hygge-checklist/
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We have all had those moments where someone, usually with the best intentions, drops a nugget of wisdom on us.
The kind of advice that is supposed to set you up for a secure, prosperous, and happy life.
The only problem? Sometimes that "wisdom" is not meant for you. Over the years, we have ignored much of the advice we were given that we were told would guarantee the so-called "good life." We're sharing what w...
We thought slowing down would be the simple part. Just do less, stress less. How hard could it be? Turns out, it felt kind of…off. It felt like we were missing something or forgetting a task.
And yep, the guilt showed up fast. If you've ever tried to take it easy and immediately felt weird about it, we get it.
We're talking about why it feels weird to slow down and ways to overcome that feeling.
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If you're tired of tossing and turning, or waking up more exhausted than when you went to bed, it might not be you. It might be your bedroom. We've talked a lot about sleep wellness before: sleep albums, sleep sounds, tracking your sleep.
But today, we're focusing on your actual space. Yep, your bedroom might be sabotaging your snooze.
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Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/create-a-sleep...
When we decided to downsize our lives, we weren’t just talking about square footage or closet space.
We were peeling back years of shoulds, pressure, and “normal” that didn’t feel like ours.
Somewhere along the way, what we thought were needs turned out to be noise, loud, stressful, expensive noise.
We're sharing what we thought were needs, but looking at it with a different lens, we now know they were not, in hopes that you can e...
You may not think that your home has much to do with your mental health, but it does.
We’re sharing how we’ve created a home that supports our mental wellness, and how you can start doing the same.
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Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/home-that-supports-your-mental-health
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...Have you ever felt pressure to be “low maintenance” when you're told you are too "high maintenance"?
For a long time, we both felt like we had to be easygoing, flexible, and agreeable—like being “low maintenance” was some badge of honor. But the truth is that constantly minimizing your needs just to be liked or accepted leads to burnout. Listen to ways we are not striving for a label anymore.
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We’ve gotten a lot of questions over the years about how we make decisions around time, energy, and priorities—especially as we’ve shifted to a slower, more intentional way of living. These are a few that come up often, and our honest answers based on what’s worked for us.
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You may be fretting about the fact that you haven't planned your summer vacation yet! Maybe you are worried it is going to break the bank, it’s not in the budget, or too much of a hassle. Fear not! In this episode, we are talking about ideas for budget-friendly vacations and getaways that are easy, simple, and will get you inspired to pack up and head out of town before the episode is over!
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