The Arner Adventures Podcast

A Slingshot ride or a hike through the Smokies? Local brews or a winery stop? Festival dancing or a treetop massage? We’re turning our fall return to Bryson City into a game of “Would You Rather?” Play along as we share what we tried, what we loved, and why we were glad we didn’t have to choose.

Plan your own getaway with our Bryson City fall itinerary.

🔗 Links + Resources:

• Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/fall-in-bryson-city/

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Apparently, not everything haunting us needs a costume. Sometimes it’s the urge to say yes when we mean no, answer one more email, or turn a day off into a guilt trip. This week, we’re talking about why old patterns return, even after we’ve changed our lives, and how to respond without letting our former selves run the show.

🔗 Links + Resources:

• Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/why-old-habits-come-back/

• https://arneradventures.com/virgin-voyages/

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Mountain views might get you to North Carolina’s High Country, but the tasting rooms and the people behind them give you plenty of reasons to stay.

In this episode, we’re sharing five reasons to plan your next mountain getaway around wine, inspired by our three-day trip through the Appalachian High Country in northwestern North Carolina.

With Banner Elk as our home base, we explored riverside wine tastings, local cideries, and small towns worth slowing down for. We’re talking about the settings, the stories behind the pours, trying something new, and making time to enjoy a getaway together. No fancy wine vocabulary required.

Our trip stops include Grandfather Vineyard, Appalachian Mountain Brewery, Mill Camp Wine & Cider, Banner Elk Winery, and Molley Chomper Cidery in Lansing.

Ready to plan your own version?

🍷 Get our full three-day itinerary: https://arneradventures.com/appalachian-high-country-wineries/

📱 Download the NC Wine app: Explore North Carolina’s wine, cider, and mead producers, find events, and start planning your next adventure. Available for iPhone and Android.

Our trip and this episode are part of a paid partnership with the North Carolina Wine & Grape Council. As always, all opinions are our own.

Why do people like being scared? We talk horror, true crime, American Horror Story, Dateline, and why fear can feel fun when we know we’re safe. Oh, and how I (shannon) once lived above a serial killer.

🔗 Links + Resources:

• Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/why-do-people-like-being-scared/

• https://southernoakartisan.com/shop/ code: ADVENTURES saves 10% sitewide

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We’re joined by Barry Bostwick- yes, Brad Majors himself- to talk about The Rocky Horror Picture Show, working with Tim Curry, the fans who turned the film into a lasting community, and what he thinks happened to Brad after that unforgettable night. Plus, Barry shares why the live Rocky Horror experience still matters more than 50 years later.

🔗 Links + Resources:

• Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/barry-bostwick-rocky-horror-interview/

• Get your tickets to the Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular

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Content note: This episode discusses mental health, emotional distress, and suicide prevention. If you are in immediate danger, contact local emergency services. Crisis resources are included at the end of this article.

Rock bottom has excellent public relations.

It appears in books, movies, interviews, and comeback stories as one dramatic moment. Everything falls apart, the person finally asks for help, and then the rebuilding begins while inspirational music plays somewhere in the background.

Real life is rarely that tidy. We're talking about getting and offering help before rock bottom.

🔗 Links + Resources:

• Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/ask-for-help-before-rock-bottom/

• https://arneradventures.com/unclebrown/

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Content note: This episode discusses difficult mental health days and suicide prevention. If you are in immediate danger, contact local emergency services. In the United States or Canada, call or text 988. International resources are included below. Outside the United States and Canada, use Find A Helpline to locate verified phone, text, and chat services in your country.

Learn how to make a bad-day plan with simple comforts, supportive people, helpful places, and clear next steps for when life feels especially hard.

🔗 Links + Resources:

• Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/how-to-make-a-bad-day-plan/

• https://arneradventures.com/cozyearth/

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Content note: This episode discusses mental health, hopelessness, and suicide prevention. If you are in the United States or Canada and need immediate emotional support, call or text 988. If you live elsewhere, visit Find A Helpline or Befrienders Worldwide to locate support in your country. In a life-threatening emergency, call your local emergency number.

Learn how to change your life when you feel stuck, reconsider what no longer fits, and take thoughtful steps toward a life that works better for you.

🔗 Links + Resources:

• Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/change-your-life-when-you-feel-stuck/

• https://arneradventures.com/velotric/

💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you have more to say or questions about this topic!

Content note: This episode discusses suicide and emotional distress. If you are in the United States or Canada and need immediate emotional support, call or text 988. If you live elsewhere, visit Find A Helpline or Befrienders Worldwide to locate support in your country. In a life-threatening emergency, call your local emergency number.

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and we wanted to use this time to address something that affects far more people than we may realize.

Learn how to check on someone who may be struggling, what questions to ask, what to avoid saying, and when to connect them with crisis support.

🔗 Links + Resources:

• Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/how-to-check-on-someone/

• https://arneradventures.com/shop/thalassophile-soy-candle/

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Content note: This episode discusses mental health and suicide prevention. If you are struggling or need someone to talk to, call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Support is free, confidential, and available 24/7 in the United States or Canada. You do not have to be suicidal to get in touch.

If you live elsewhere, visit Find A Helpline or Befrienders Worldwide to find support available in your country. In a life-threatening emergency, call your local emergency number.

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and we wanted to use this time to address something that affects far more people than we may realize.

We explore the small things that keep us going during difficult times, from pets and routines to connection, hope, and reasons to look toward tomorrow.

🔗 Links + Resources:

• Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/small-things-that-keep-us-going/

• https://arneradventures.com/danodan

💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you have more to say or questions about this topic!