Whether you're new to van life looking for a bit of insight or a long-term traveller looking for a few laughs, this episode is a little game of true or false when it comes to Vanlife with Em from @emsvanlife. Do you need to be a minimalist? Do you have to eat 2-minute noodles? Do you have to be an influencer? Pooping in the woods and more.

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I’m back with another instalment of the MY ROAD SERIES, where I bring you along for the ride on my journey to mastering the art of long-term travel and pursuing a free life without borders.

This episode I talk about:

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Internalized capitalism is a real thing, and learning, or rather, unlearning, those beliefs that unless we are productive, we aren’t worthy - is a huge part of why many choose to pursue a more nomadic or global lifestyle. In this episode I sit down with Carolyn Martin from @galaxy.tripping to chat all about her experience with taking the leap into travelling full time in her Toyota galaxy.

We talk about redefining the age-old question of ‘what do you do’ to be more than your job, and the identity crisis that came along with it. Whether your travelling full time trying to unlearn these systems for yourself, or working along the way and trying to cultivate a more healthy relationship with your work identity, this episode is for you!

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Have you ever struggled with your health on the road? Mental or physical. Or know someone who has? 

In this episode I am chatting with Indie from @onthefreeside, all about her journey with navigating a chronic condition while travelling full time. This episode is about the power of lifestyle, reducing stress and living a life on your terms.

Indie is a wandering soul who started travelling in high school by taking herself to Africa. Her travels took her all the way to Australia, where she began really struggling with her health. After many doctor appointments and advocating for herself, she was diagnosed with endometriosis. But she didn’t let that stop her. Instead, she learnt how to navigate surgeries, medications and appointments, all while living her best life in a van travelling around Europe - and now building a tiny home in the Swedish woods.

Whether you are navigating health or mental health on the road or know someone who is - this is the episode for you!

PS. this episode was recorded a few months ago. Since then, Indie and Joel have moved into their house in the Swedish woods and are travelling part-time experiencing winter van life in Sweden. For more, follow their adventures over @onthefreeside

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Ever wondered what it would look like to live a free life? Well that is my question of the hour as I come to you real and raw from a gravel parking lot, sharing about where I have been, and what i've been up to, as well as give a little sneak peek into a new series i've been cooking up.  PS.  If you have loved this episode, I would be so grateful if you could leave us a review - let us know what you thought (and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to get notified of future episodes + show your support).  Intro music: Acoustic Folk Instrumental by Hyde

Have you ever wondered what you will do when you stop travelling? Some will say never. But what about if, like the last few years, you weren’t able to? or you needed to take a break? How do you transition out of full-time travel?

Summer Ginther travelled in her RV with her husband and two pets for the last 3 years. During that time she worked as an English teacher, yoga teacher and content creator. Recently, she bought an A-frame cabin to renovate and came up against this very question.

In this episode, we talk about the fears of ‘failing van life' as well as the challenges of transitioning out of full-time travel. Summer shares her story as well as some sage advice for those moments when you need a break from the road - whether that is for a day, a month or longer. 

Hope you enjoy it! 

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