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!
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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We love being outside, but we don’t love clutter.
Over the years, we’ve tested a lot of outdoor gear in our efforts to keep things simple and travel-friendly.
Spoiler: most of it didn’t make the cut. The good news? What stayed with us is solid, multi-use, and worth sharing.
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Full Show Notes (Including Our Free Downloadable “Get Outdoors Challenge"): https://arneradventures.com/outdoor-gear
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It may sound woo-woo, but we have learned many lessons from nature and learned a lot about ourselves.
We’ve always known we loved being outside, but we didn’t realize just how much nature had been quietly teaching us over the years. It’s been our backdrop, our sounding board, our reset button.
And more often than not, it’s shown us who we really are just by letting us slow down long enough to notice.
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Implementing some simple outdoor habits is easier than you think.
We live in a world where we’re encouraged to hustle, stay plugged in, and fill every moment with something “productive.” But we’ve learned that sometimes, the most productive thing we can do is step outside. Not for a hike, not for a whole afternoon, just for a moment.
As part of Great Outdoors Month, we’re sharing how little outdoor habits have quietly transformed our...
This week, we’re handing the mic to our friends at Girlish Gurus for a replay episode where Shannon joined them to chat about one of our favorite topics: living fully with less. From selling it all and heading for the coast, to redefining what “success” looks like, we cover the real benefits—mental, physical, and emotional—of downsizing and making space for what matters most.
It’s a fun, honest convo about intentional living, findin...
Being unavailable isn’t something that is rude or makes you a recluse. We used to think being reachable 24/7 was just part of running a business. But truthfully? It nearly wrecked our peace. We realized we were burned out somewhere between the never-ending notifications and guilt-ridden response times. Now, we’ve flipped the script, and being unavailable has never felt more freeing.
We’re sharing how we set boundaries for being unav...
In this episode, we’re sharing our experience at the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) in Bryson City, NC, where we spent a few days hiking, rafting, cozying up in the rain, and finding that perfect mix of stillness and adventure.
We stayed in a treetop bungalow at The Hemlocks at NOC, explored a small portion of the Appalachian Trail, got soaked on a ducky trip, skipped mountain biking in favor of rest, and left with full hearts and s...
Cardboard furniture might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about life-changing innovations. Trust us, it should be.
In this episode, we sit down with Mike Gianakos, the Executive Director of Made4Me, a nonprofit that builds custom, adaptive furniture for people with disabilities.
Their work completely reframed how we think about reuse, accessibility, and intentional design, and we know it will make do the sam...
Forgiveness is one of those things that sounds simple, but knowing how to forgive is difficult when you’re in the thick of hurt or betrayal.
“Letting it go” feels impossible. We get it—because we’ve been there too. That’s why we brought Dara McKinley on the podcast. Dara has created a unique, step-by-step process that teaches people how to forgive practically and deeply personally.
Every season is temporary. You may not believe it, but it’s true. We’ve been through our fair share of seasons—some light and full of laughter, others heavy and hard to explain.
And one thing we’ve learned, sometimes the hard way, is this: every season is temporary. We're discussing how we maneuver through each season, living like they are all temporary- because they are.
The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, and...
When you are told to trust your intuition, what exactly does that mean?
There’s a phrase I’ve (Shannon) said more times than I can count: “I should’ve gone with my gut.” And almost every time I don’t listen to it, I regret it. You’d think I’d learn by now, right?
The truth is that trusting your intuition isn’t always easy. It’s quiet. It doesn’t beg for attention. It nudges. There is a whisper. Sometimes it nags. That's what we a...
Back when we ran our own business, we were all in—like, no boundaries, no weekends, no off-switch kind of all in. The type of work that doesn’t just demand your time but your identity. We wore “busy” like a badge of honor.
Eventually, we hit a point where something had to give. We were burned out, disconnected, and exhausted—not just physically but mentally and emotionally.
That’s when we started asking ourselves if we had been chasi...
Let's be honest. Life is a lot. Between work, relationships, responsibilities, and just being a person in the world, it’s easy to feel like everything is swirling at once. We’ve been there.
We’re sharing the systems, boundaries, and gentle routines that help us calm the chaos.
These tips also help to bring more intention into our days—without needing to overhaul our lives or become productivity robots.
If you spend even five minutes on TikTok, you’ve probably seen the phrase “how to romanticize your life.”
It’s usually paired with slow-motion clips of someone sipping matcha in a sun-drenched kitchen. They are probably reading a vintage book on a train in Paris. But let’s be real—not all of us are waking up in linen sheets in Provence.
We’re getting into how we make everyday life feel just a little more special—on a very realistic, ...
Saying “no” is an essential skill that plays a significant role in our personal and professional lives. It is crucial because it allows us to establish boundaries, prioritize our well-being, and maintain control over our time and energy. By saying “no” when necessary, we can avoid overcommitment, burnout, and resentment towards others and ourselves.
The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, and podcast sponsors can be f...
Self-love and self-care are foundational practices for maintaining mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Journaling is an amazing way to reflect on your needs, values, and what brings you joy.
We are sharing our best journal prompts for self-care so you can dig into more self-love and nourishment.
This is the fourth episode in our journal prompt series. You can find the journal prompts and all resources HERE.
Being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) means experiencing the world in a more vivid and profound way.
We are sharing journal prompts for highly sensitive people to help you embrace your sensitivity during your journaling practice.
This is the third episode in our Journal Prompt Series. You can find any resources we mention and all of the journal prompts HERE.
Sometimes, journaling can be overwhelming to those who are new to the journal process, or have stress about what to journal about.
This is the second episode of our journal prompt series. We hope that these journal prompts encourage you to be confident in your journal journey.
To access the journal prompts and resources we mentioned, head this way.
Sometimes, journaling can be overwhelming to those who are new to the journal process, or have stress about what to journal about.
This is the first of our journal prompt series. We hope that these journal prompts encourage you to be confident in your journal journey.
To access the journal prompts and resources we mentioned, head this way.
Whether juggling work, personal challenges, or daily hustle, staying grounded can seem challenging.
We get it. The curve balls just keep coming. We are sharing some simple, practical ways that help us bring clarity and calm into our lives—even when everything feels overwhelming.Full show notes and all resources we mention can be found here.
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