In Episode 276 I sat down with Benden “MARGO” Margieson. His surfing career spanned through the late 80s and into the early 2000s with a style that was easy on the eyes and uniquely his own. He was one of he first “free surfers” to get paid just to surf and get photos. The original influences. However, when his surfing career ended and the office job began, he sank into a deep depression. In this episode, we talk about all the good, the bad and the ugly years and how now at 52 he is back where he belongs, in the ocean getting paid to be a free surfer. Enjoy!

Show notes: Margo Instagram, Better Help, Album, Katin, Support Misfits and Rejects on Patreon, Get a Misfits and Rejects T-shirt

In Episode 275 I spoke with Eric Uhrynowski. Eric is an American Expat living in Mexico with his family. His story takes him all over the world in search of something specific. After twenty-five years of searching, he found something special in Punta Mita, Mexico. Now he’s growing a craft cocktail business and planting more roots in a place where he finally fits. Enjoy!

Show Notes: LuckyCocktails.mx, Support Misfits and Rejects on Patreon, Get a Misfits and Rejects T-shirt

In Episode 274 I spoke with Anthony Uzarowski. He is a full-time writer and a vagabond. He writes biographies about the actors from the golden era of cinema. In today’s episode, we spoke about breaking free from family and finding freedom on a one-thousand-mile bicycle ride through France. Enjoy!

Show notes: Jessica Lange: An Adventurer's Heart, Ava Gardner: A Life in Movies, Friends of Dorothy: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Icons, Episode 027 John Eames, Episode 115 Derek Murphy, Support Misfits and Rejects on Patreon, Get a Misfits and Rejects T-shirt

In Episode 273 I caught up with Tex. He’s a big wave surfer and reformed marijuana smuggler from the nineties. We talked about how he got into smuggling and what the smuggling scene was like back in the day. Enjoy!

Show Notes: Support Misfits and Rejects on Patreon, Get a Misfits and Rejects T-shirt, Episode 005

In Episode 272 I spoke with Keely Stawichi. Keely had reached her goal at the age of 30. She had a successful vintage consignment shop in a piece of commercial real estate she owned. However, by 2020 when COVID hit the stress of life became unbearable and her health took a turn for the worse. She chose to take a trip to Zihuatanejo Mexico for a reboot. Listen to hear what happened and why she decided to stay. Enjoy!

Show notes: Tacos and Tattoos Podcast, Support Misfits and Rejects on Patreon, Get a Misfits and Rejects T-shirt

In Episode 271 I spoke with Rori Ugarte. Rori and her husband are homesteading in the mountains outside of Ensenada Mexico. They have chosen to raise their family off the grid and you can follow their adventure at OurBajaHomestead.com. Enjoy!

Show Notes: Our Baja Homestead (Insta), Valle de Guadalupe, Support Misfits and Rejects on Patreon, Get a Misfits and Rejects T-shirt

In Episode 270 I spoke with Christa Goodale. Christa is raising her children in Cuernavaca Mexico while getting certified as an EMDR Therapist. She has battled with her own anxiety disorder since high school and wants to help others as much as possible. Listen to her describe what took her to Mexico and the work she’s done to help herself. Enjoy!

Show Notes: [email protected], Surrender to Growth, EMDR, Getting Past Your Past (Book), Constelaciones Familiar, Support Misfits and Rejects on Patreon, Get a Misfits and Rejects T-shirt

In Episode 269 I spoke with Kellsie Forbes. Kellsie leads expeditions around the world helping people alleviate their stress, depression, and anxiety while reconnecting with themselves, others, and nature. She is currently hosting expeditions in the Albanian Alps. Click the link below to learn more and reserve your spot. Enjoy!

Show Notes: [email protected], Cedar Path Expeditions, Episode 077, War of Art, Support Misfits and Rejects on Patreon, Get a Misfits and Rejects T-shirt

In Episode 268 I spoke with Sean Gillespie. Sean moved to Mexico to ensure a brighter future. His observations of American politics and analysis of the American economy led him to believe it’s only a matter of time before there’s an implosion. His concerns led him to seek a life in Mexico where since his arrival all of his health issues have been resolved and his life has taken a turn for the better. Enjoy!

Show Notes: Caribe Gringo (YouTube), Caribe Gringo (Instagram), Support Misfits and Rejects on Patreon, Get a Misfits and Rejects T-shirt

In Episode 267 I spoke with Maria Lucent. Maria was diagnosed with Lyme Disease and Celiacs 8 years ago. Doctors also told her she may have Multiple Sclerosis as well. These diagnoses sent her on an eight-year journey in Peru where she is now symptom-free from everything. Here is how she did it. Enjoy!

Show Notes: MariaLucent.com, @Amrita_Maria, John Episode 027, Foundation of Spiritual Development, Support Misfits and Rejects on Patreon, Get a Misfits and Rejects T-shirt