Kooky Conversations

Episode 12 is here and the kooks talk about healthy habits while traveling - ironically while Arden is working through a little congestion 😂 They share about the things they are currently doing to try and stay healthy and why staying active, hydrated and nourished while traveling is important, but also super difficult at times. This episode is coming at you from Greece! A bit jetlagged, tired and Arden working through this little illness, episode 12 is a bit "softer". We hope it's a healthy and happy week!

Kook Sam's questions for Arden:

1. How is your [health] routine traveling different than when you’re back home?

2. What’s one thing related to health you wish you had or had access to?

3. Do you feel healthier now or before we left on this trip?

Kook Arden's questions for Sam:

1. Do you think it's possible to not get sick while traveling for a year?

2. Are there any healthy habits you want to implement for the 2nd half of this journey?

3. Any advice to help avoid getting sick and staying healthy?

This week’s episode was recorded on Arden’s 30th birthday and some great conversation was had as he reflected on all that the 20s offered him and how he’s feeling about entering a new decade! No questions for Sam this week, although she throws in her input here and there, of course. What a gift it is to grow older! Happy birthday, Arden!

Kook Arden is the star of the show today. Here are the 3 questions Sam asked him:

1. ​How does turning 30 today actually feel?
2. ​What are some of your proudest moments from your 20s?
3. ​What defines “success” for you as you look into your 30s?

Some riveting conversation on this week's episode all about packing the Kook way for longer travels. For some (maybe most), the least fun and perhaps most frustrating part of traveling. Fortunately for Sam and Arden, they are not too concerned with being the most attractive people out on the streets🤪 Still, how do you decide what comes along and what doesn't? Did I pack too much? Do I actually need 18 pairs of underwear or 6 dresses? (Spoiler- the answer is no, you don't).

Sam and Arden discuss their thought process for packing, how they organize their minimal belongings, and what other things they wish they could have brought- no matter how silly it may seem. Happy packing!

Sam’s Questions to Arden:

1. ​ How did you decide what important, logistical things to take with you & what are they?
2. ​ How do you keep your minimal belongings organized? Or not organized 🥴
3. ​ What item you packed would you replace with something else?

Arden's questions to Sam:

1. What have you learned about packing from both the bike trip and this trip?

2. What are your 3 must haves for traveling in general?

3. What is one thing you wish you could bring with you but is completely unnecessary?

Wow! The Kooks dove in deep on this one.

Kook Sam has been journaling almost daily for years, while Kook Arden only started a few years ago and continues to do so only on occasion. They discuss how journaling looks for each of them, why they do it, and how it contributes to their lives. Arden shares valuable insight on his opinion of why women typically journal more than men and how journaling looks different for everyone. Sam gives some advice on how to get ya started.

This episode is driven by the passion of Sam and really gets to the core of what journaling is and how it could be transformative for some. Arden brings a more relaxed approach but still sees the value of putting thought to paper when big emotions might get in the way of making clear decisions.

Kook Sam's questions for Arden:

1. Why do you think typically more women journal than men?

2. How exactly does journaling help you? Or why do you do it?

3. Why do you feel like you’re not someone who needs to journal daily?

Kook Arden's questions for Sam:

1. When did you start journaling and how many journals do you think you have completed?

2. Describe how journaling has improved your days and your life?

3. What is one piece of advice for anyone who is thinking about starting journaling?

This week, The Kooks wanted to talk about the incredible time they've had in Asia, especially since after Indonesia they will be heading to Europe. They explain what they have loved about the region, what they will miss (spoiler alert- it's a lot of food) and what they are grateful to have experienced but also okay with leaving behind.

Add Asia (specifically Southeast Asia!) to your travel plans! Thanks for being here! We hope it's a beautiful week of more love, curiosity and connection!

Kook Arden's questions for Sam:

1. Which country left the biggest impact on you/ which country would you recommend for a new traveler?

2. Which Asian country do you wish we could have gone to and why?

3. Which country are you definitely going back to?

Bonus (always Kook Arden with the bonus questions, smh)

What religion have you learned the most about?

Kook Sam's questions for Arden:

1. What’s one dish from Asia you’re going to forever be thinking about and one you’re glad to be leaving?

2. What has been your favorite mode of transportation while in Asia?

3. What’s a cultural “norm” in Asia that you really enjoy and want to implement into your own life?

After having an amazing weekend traveling to the Japanese alps with the Kooks’ sister-in-law, Mizuho, and her family, Sarden felt inspired to look at what makes traveling with family, well, interesting🤪 Arden shares about a trip that solidified his love for the outdoors and Sam explains why she thinks self-awareness sits at the root of making family trips run smoothly.

Sam’s questions to Arden:

1. ​ What is a memory you have of your favorite family trip/vacation?
2. ​ If you could plan and execute the ideal family vacation/trip what would it look like and who would be there?
3. ​ What are the hardest parts about traveling with your family?

Arden’s questions to Sam:

1. ​ What is the best trip you have gone on with your family?
2. ​ What is one way to make traveling with family better as an adult?
3. ​ What is the difference between traveling with family as a kids vs adult?