In this episode, hosts Alan and Susan discuss being together apart by first looking back to how they discovered a love of camping. It started with a small tent over a weekend at Red Top Mountain. Over time, they slowly acquired more gear. They didn't invest all at once. They had to learn what worked each time they went and what they were missing. The discussion was really about learning how to grow their love of something they could do together. But, it's equally important to know how to do things apart. Where Alan likes the "glamping" style of being outdoors, Susan also likes to backpack. This often means wilderness camping, which does not appeal as much to Alan. Guess what? That's okay. Rather than impose their wills on each other, they realize it is okay to have separate pursuits. If one were to force their will on the other, it will only lead to resentment and worse.

This leads to a story Alan relayed to his daughter about workplace relationships. If you let someone else continue to get away with actions that irritate you, but say nothing, it will never get better. But, the longer you wait, the worse it gets for you. Learning to communicate early and directly seems so cliche, but is still so hard for many to do.

The show then ends with a fitness discussion over vitamin D and how important it is to get directly sunlight a few times a week. So many get up before dawn, spend their day in an office and return at sunset. Vitamin D is so important to a healthy and robust immune system. Plus, sunlight has been shown to improve energy and attitude. So, make a point of getting outside in the sun 3-4 times a week.

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