In this episode (one of six) of "The Road to Full-Time RV Life," Charles Calabritto—your RV Freedom coach and nomadic homeowner since 2018—breaks down the first and most important mindset shift behind going full-time:
More stuff doesn’t mean more freedom.
Drawing from personal insight, minimalist principles, and the surprising emotional weight of “normal life,” Charles explores why so many people feel trapped by the very lifestyle they thought they were supposed to want.
You’ll learn why redefining your relationship to space, comfort, and success is the essential first step on the road to RV living—and how to start identifying what really matters to you.
If you’ve been craving simplicity, flexibility, or just a life that feels more like you, this episode is where your transformation begins.
Grab the free guide mentioned in this episode:
Skip These 13 Questions, and You Might Buy an RV You’ll Hate
Available now at TheRoadToFullTimeRVLife.com
What we cover in this episode:
– Why traditional success can make you feel trapped
– How to identify the emotional weight of your current lifestyle
– What my “three things” taught me about freedom
– Why the first step isn’t the RV—it’s clarity
Quote from Charles:
"I realized I didn’t need a bigger house—I just needed a better definition of home."
Keywords: downsizing, full-time RV life, minimalist RV lifestyle, how to simplify your life, emotional cost of homeownership, intentional living, leaving the suburbs, RV mindset shift, financial freedom through RV living, how to start RV life
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