Defy the Norm Podcast

In this week's interview, I'm chatting with our longtime Insta-friend, Jess @drifter.journey. Jess and her partner Greg are full time vanlifers for 4+ years from Encinitas, CA. They recently just drove from the of Baja all the way to Alaska. In this episode we're chatting about adventure travel, nomadic living, and current concerns for full timers these days.

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In this solo cast, Robyn shares her philosophy behind how she's homeschooled her kids for the last 17 years. Instead of bringing school into the home or teaching traditional curriculum, she has chosen to defy the norm with her own teaching style, which she calls SOUL Schooling.

SOUL Schooling is all about helping your child discover their true self, teaching them to love their true self, and providing an environment that allows them to express their true self.

The world is changing and the way we educate our kids needs to change with it. SOUL Schooling is a way to teach your kids to hone in on their unique talents, skill set, and perspectives and use it creatively to make a positive impact in the world.

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We've just arrived back home in Montana after 3 weeks on the road and we're excited to bring you an exciting episode of Awakened Wednesday. Today, Gabi, Isabelle, and I are sharing our experience at the festival we just experienced in the Sierra and the Map of Consciousness. 

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For today's weekly awakening episode, Gabi, Isabelle, and I are discussing how to use your Black Moon Lilith as guidance towards your highest self plus current news in our life as we head off grid into the Sierras for the weekend.

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In this episode, I'm interviewing Marie Sonneman at Ordinary to Badass to share her story on going from $100k in debt to being debt free within 2 years. Personally, debt has played a big role in our transition to RV living and minimalism. In this episode, Marie shares her perspectives on how empowering being debt free is and how it triggered an entire self awareness journey.

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In today's episode, Robyn is joined by Gabi and Isabelle for their usual awakened Wednesday episode. Today, they're breaking down some recent inspiration by other podcasts in the holistic health community.

Mentioned sources:

↠ Dr Andrew Kaufman on The Way Forward

↠ Troy Casey on Alfa Vedic

↠ Dr Tommy John Podcast

↠ The Proven Docu-Series

↠ Dr Bruce Lipton on After Skool

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In this solocast, Robyn hands the mic over to Victor who discusses what defying the norm means to him. From being a compassionate father and supportive husband to guiding others towards better health and fitness, he shares what it means to him to defy the norm & live boldly.

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Today I’m sitting down with Rita Park, @adventuresofamomof12. Yep, she has 12 wonderful kids and I’m excited to share with you her words of wisdom and stories of what it’s like to defy the norm with a big family.

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Today I'm sharing some big wins from our last two weeks of rock climbing in Utah. Rock climbing is an interesting sport because it tests your mindset as well as your physical body. I also talk about how my relationship with Victor is getting stronger by denying belief systems that are no longer serving us. And finally, how I'm experiencing manifestation through ease instead of just grinding it out.

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In this episode, Gabi, Isabelle, and Robyn are sharing stories of how they use the principles in a few of their favorite books to rewire their brain so that it attaches to positive experiences which in turn lowers overall stress and helps them live a life aligned with purpose and passion.

Gabi breaks down how the book, Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, & Wisdom, demonstrates the way that our brain is wired for a "negativity bias" and that while this is useful in keeping us safe, it is also the same function that is often keeping us from being happy.

Isabelle shares how using some of the mediations & reflection exercises in the book Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy & Lasting Fulfillment, can help transform that negativity bias by mindfully evaluating our actions & behaviors relative to present versus future benefit and detriment.

Robyn discusses how empowering it has been to listen to the docuseries, Proven, and see how these unconventional methods of healing- such as mindfulness, mediation, grounding in nature- can not only rewire your brain, but also redefine your health, happiness, and vibrancy.

Hope this episode inspires you to also live boldly & question everything.