Fit is Freedom with Kelly Howard

The Power of Pee, Possums & Possibility with Anastasia Allison of Kula Cloth

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🏞️ Episode Summary:

Today’s episode is part inspiration, part hilarity, and all heart. Kelly sits down with Anastasia Allison—former park ranger, near-death-experience survivor, and the brilliant mind behind Kula Cloth, the revolutionary (and antimicrobial!) solution for anyone who’s ever squatted to pee in the wild.

But that’s not all…

Anastasia is also one half of The Musical Mountaineers, a backcountry concert duo that hikes into the mountains in formalwear carrying a piano and a violin. You heard that right.

✨ In this episode, you’ll hear:

  • The near-death experience that completely changed Anastasia’s path

  • Why she went from park ranger to pee cloth inventor

  • What the heck a Kula Cloth is—and why it’s a total game-changer for outdoor adventures

  • How a “goodbye email” turned into the funniest video Kelly’s ever seen

  • The secret society of hikers (with clothes clipped to their packs and a wink of recognition)

  • How Kula Cloth created not just cleaner trails, but a real sense of connection and freedom

  • Daily dance parties (1,000+ days strong!) and finding joy in simple, present moments

    • Whether you’re new to the trails or a backcountry queen, this conversation is about more than just pee—it’s about permission. To live creatively, boldly, and with a little more sparkle (and a lot less shame).

    💡 Episode Highlights:
    • [2:45] How a violin led Kelly to discover Anastasia’s wild world

    • [8:00] What a Kula Cloth actually is—and how it’s used

    • [15:42] The creative spark that launched an unexpected company

    • [22:00] Why the “pee cloth” is really a tool for empowerment and conservation

    • [31:20] The daily dance experiment that became a movement

    • [36:10] Final words on creativity, connection, and being vs. doing

      • 🔗 Resources & Links:
      • Visit kulacloth.com to get your own Kula Cloth

      • Follow Anastasia on Instagram: @anastasia.allison

      • Explore the magic of The Musical Mountaineers

      • Want to dance with Anastasia? Learn more here

      • Got questions? Email her directly: [email protected]

        • ✨ Join the Conversation:

        Ever felt awkward talking about “trail hygiene”? What changed your outdoor comfort game?

        Tag Kelly @fitisfreedomlife and let us know what YOUR favorite trail hack is—or post your Kula pic with a wink!

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