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Unruly Podcast | Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture
By Calen Otto - Travel Writer & ActivistSociety & Culture
Unruly Podcast | Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture episodes
- 67. Fashion, Leather, And Social Justice: What's Cactus Got To Do With It?In today’s episode Jimena Suárez sits down with us to discuss the ‘pursuit of beauty’ and how that concept relates to fashion, leather, and social justice.Did you know that with just 3 mature cactus leaves you can create one linear meter of plant-based leather? Incredibly, cacti collect water from the air overnight and can be grown in their native space, organically, with no pesticides or herbicides.In addition to sharing epic facts, Jimena breaks down myths about leather production (like, “Isn’t it sustainable because it’s a byproduct of meat and dairy?”), speaks to what going vegan 14 years ago in Mexico was like, and shares her thoughts on superficiality, style, and sustainability.Unruly Travel & Living Blog: wanderwoman.onlineUnruly email newsletter: https://buff.ly/4a1bPwTJoin the Unruly Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/unrulytravelSentient website: https://sentientthebrand.comFashion/Justice education: Collectivejusticefashion.orgLearn about dairy: https://wanderwoman.online/index.php/2022/12/09/dairy-indsutry-facts/Podcast episode with ALL: https://soundcloud.com/unrulystories/all-veganismDonate to the podcast: SoundCloud - @unrulystories,Venmo - @unruytravelUnruly Travellers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/unrulytravellers/Contact: [email protected]Unruly Instagram: www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller/1 hr 9 min
- #66 Surviving The Holocaust: The True Story Of Trude Sojka, An Artist Who Found Refuge In EcuadorIn today’s episode we sit down with the mother and daughter duo who created the Trude Sojka museum in Quito, Ecuador. Trude Sojka was a Holocaust survivor and artist who painted until she was almost 100 years old. The house museum celebrates the life of Tude Sojka while educating and inspiring visitors from all over the world.Gabby says “We are nature” and shares with us how that sentiment, plus the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador, influenced her grandmother's art (as well as her own).She also lays out a timeline of Trude’s life, include the periods before and after the Holocaust. Through the preservation of hundreds of paintings, Anita explains how you can step back in time and see how Trude used her art to process her difficult experiences as well as her joyous ones.Watch the video interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaaNUPTl1CYUnruly Travel & Living Blog: wanderwoman.onlineUnruly email newsletter: https://buff.ly/4a1bPwTJoin the Unruly Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/unrulytravelDonate to the podcast: SoundCloud - @unrulystories,Venmo - @unruytravelUnruly Travellers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/unrulytravellers/Contact: [email protected]Unruly Instagram: www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller/26 min
- #65 Living Green On A Burning Planet: The Sustainability ParadoxHow do we live as green as possible on a warming planet? And what the heck is up with so-called "sustainable" influencers trying to sell you things on the internet?Join us for a candid conversation with Carly Jean Puch as we navigate the dumpster fire that is often social media, how to express rage and grief online, what we wish we knew before we started working with brands, and what we did when a brand that we represented came under heavy fire in a lawsuit.This is a crash course in saying "fuck the system" while also living in it.Unruly Travel & Living Blog: wanderwoman.onlineUnruly email newsletter: https://buff.ly/4a1bPwTJoin the Unruly Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/unrulytravelConnect with Carly: https://www.consciouslycarly.comDonate to the podcast: SoundCloud - @unrulystories,Venmo - @unruytravelThe Travel Blog: UnrulyTravel.comUnruly Travellers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/unrulytravellers/Contact: [email protected]Unruly Instagram: www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller/54 min
- #64 Off-Grid Living In Zambia & How To Meet Locals Anywhere With Erica HackmanBelieve it or not, there was a time when people traveled without smartphones, thousands of online reviews, or even Google Translate. People relied on paper maps, luck, and the help of strangers to travel the world.Join us with the vibrant Erica Virvo Hackman as we take a step back in time to ride on the top of gravel trucks in Saint Vincent, sew dresses off-grid in Zambia, and set off on questionable bus rides together all over the world.This episode is packed with advice for how to meet locals (no matter where you end up), solo female travel spunk, and lots of laughs.“I'm so glad I never told my family what I was doing before I did it." - EricaUnruly Travel & Living Blog: wanderwoman.onlineUnruly email newsletter: https://buff.ly/4a1bPwTJoin the Unruly Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/unrulytravelConnect with Erica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erica.hackman/Donate to the podcast: SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/unrulystories,Venmo - @unruytravelThe Travel Blog: UnrulyTravel.comUnruly Travellers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/unrulytravellers/Contact: [email protected]Unruly Instagram: www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller/1 hr 9 min
- #63 When Travel Is Tragic & Beautiful All At Once With Virginie ChanVirginie Chan, the creator of Roam Rhino, was born in France as a daughter of two Cambodian refugees and genocide survivors. Inspired to travel as young adult, she went to Morocco where she experienced racism, leaving her trip to unfold in unexpected ways. Over time she learned how important it is to visit places where she is part of the majority for that soothing sense of belonging.In this episode we discuss the value of picking places where you know that you can feel safe and respected, what happened to Virginie when she followed her intuition in a sticky situation while traveling abroad, and helpful tips for traveling with family and elderly parents.- Download the Roam Rhino app: rhino.onelink.me/pPyn/calenotto- Guide to Puerto López: https://wanderwoman.online/index.php/2023/06/19/your-complete-guide-to-puerto-lopez-ecuador/Unruly Travel & Living Blog: wanderwoman.onlineUnruly email newsletter: https://buff.ly/4a1bPwTJoin the Unruly Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/unrulytravelUnruly Travellers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/unrulytravellers/Contact: [email protected]Unruly Instagram: www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller/54 min
- #62 Plus-Size Travel, Packing Tips, And Seasonal Work With Alexis Dean-ShubinMeet Alexis, a 29 year young queer woman who is traveling the world and sharing helpful plus-size travel tips along the way. She started doing seasonal work when she was just 19 years old in Alaska, and from there her relentless stubbornness and curiosity took her around the globe.In this vibrant conversation Alexis speaks to how she's kept that spark ignited inside of her despite challenges she has faced as a plus-sized traveler, packing tips for all body sizes, seasonal work opportunities (regardless of age), and advice on how to pinpoint your passions.And lastly, you know that pesky under-boob sweat and thigh chafing that so many of us experience? We've got solutions for you in this episode!“When I started traveling there wasn’t people that looked like me in the media, doing the things I was doing. I had to go do it, ask the questions, and try.”- Download the Roam Rhino app: rhino.onelink.me/pPyn/calenotto- Have Curves Will Travel Blog: https://www.havecurveswilltravel.com- Alexis's TrustedHousesitters affilate link: https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/refer/RAF588786/?utm_medium=refer-a-friend&utm_campaign=refer-a-friend&utm_source=app_native_share- MegaBabe brand: https://megababebeauty.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwg-GjBhBnEiwAMUvNWz8XI-ZD2gDuVQbV1xjCsyopa7R7H4QT0AZRzkHzYhsLMeI1VnPYsxoCNkYQAvD_BwE- 11 queer podcast episodes to listen to for PRIDE 23: https://wanderwoman.online/index.php/2022/06/28/queer-podcast-reccomendations-pride-stories/Unruly Travel & Living Blog: wanderwoman.onlineUnruly email newsletter: https://buff.ly/4a1bPwTJoin the Unruly Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/unrulytravelUnruly Travellers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/unrulytravellers/Contact: [email protected]Unruly Instagram: www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller/1 hr 20 min
- #61 Welcome To The Gayborhood: Queer Travel & Living With Courtney The ExplorerToday we sit down with lover of platform shoes, hot pink outfits from Limited Too, gayborhoods, and all things travel: Courtney Vondran.In this podcast Courtney reveals why she decided to “retire” in college, how she hitchhiked through Guatemala and Mexico solo, and why you should check out the Lesbian Master Doc. We’ll also dive into the best LGBTQ+ travel destinations as Courtney shares some tips for queers that are new to traveling.She leaves us with the important reminder that “Queer people are everywhere”.- Download the Roam Rhino app: http://rhino.onelink.me/pPyn/calenottoUnruly Travel & Living Blog: wanderwoman.onlineUnruly email newsletter: https://buff.ly/4a1bPwTJoin the Unruly Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/unrulytravel- Check out Courtney’s blog: https://courtneytheexplorer.com- Courtney’s 100+ Gayborhood list: https://courtneytheexplorer.com/gayborhoods-usaThe Travel Blog: UnrulyTravel.comUnruly Travellers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/unrulytravellers/Contact: [email protected]Unruly Instagram: www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller/1 hr 3 min
- #60 The Introverts Guide To Healing The Body & Changing The World With Dotise BauschIn this episode we sit down with the compassionate, competitive and charming Dotsie Bausch for a capacious conversation on all things body. We weave through topics of being an introvert and animal-lover all at once, disordered eating (and what the root of it really is), athleticism on an Olympian level, and simple movement as ritual.Dotsie shares helpful tips on what we can say/do for our loved ones who are experiencing eating disorders, and answers gracefully a question that is commonly asked due to confusion and misconceptions: can veganism lead to an eating disorder?- Dotsie's Super Hero song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwgZalAFNhM- Dotsie's website: https://dotsiebauschusa.com (stay tuned for her book!)- Switch4Good free resources: Switch4good.org- Calen's Ecuador guides: https://wanderwoman.online/index.php/tag/ecuador/- Women's Travel Fest recap While She's Away: https://www.instagram.com/p/CpihLPypT3N/Unruly Travel & Living Blog: wanderwoman.onlineUnruly email newsletter: https://buff.ly/4a1bPwTJoin the Unruly Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/unrulytravelThe Travel Blog: UnrulyTravel.comUnruly Travellers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/unrulytravellers/Contact: [email protected]Unruly Instagram: www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller/1 hr 2 min
- #59 Forget Being Nice, Be Kind Instead With Alexandra PaulIn this dynamic episode with Alexandra Paul, we traverse a few different (but interconnected) topics about the body and finding freedom. On the topic of animal rights, Alexandra tells us what "open rescue" is and why it is so important, encourages us to plan actions with others and feel invigorated, and tells us about her many arrests over the years.On the topic of human bodies, she explains why she was in therapy from age 16 to 28 struggling with disordered eating, and what she's learned on her path to feeling more at peace with herself and food. Now she helps others battling body issues in an unconventional way, and shares bright hope for the future that our culture so desperately needs.“I used to think that being nice was the most important thing. Now I know that being nice is trying to make everyone happy; kind is an action you take from your inner soul.”*Please remember to leave a review for the podcast!*Catch Alexandra on the Switch4Good podcast: https://switch4good.org/podcast/Check out the NEW Unruly Eating & Veganism section of the blog: https://wanderwoman.online/index.php/unruly-veganism/Buy the Unruly Travel Guide: wanderwoman.online/index.php/unrulystore/Unruly Travel & Living Blog: wanderwoman.onlineUnruly email newsletter: https://buff.ly/4a1bPwTJoin the Unruly Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/unrulytravelThe Travel Blog: UnrulyTravel.comUnruly Travellers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/unrulytravellers/Contact: [email protected]Unruly Instagram: www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller/1 hr 3 min
- #58 Being Nonbinary, Navigating Climate Grief, And Building Courage With Robbie LockieToday we sit down the with creative, compassionate, and talented Robbie Lockie to discuss the parallels of queerness and veganism, explore why language is so important, and contemplate how gender is more of a galaxy, rather than a spectrum.We take a walk back in time to learn about what Robbie's childhood was like growing up in Zimbabwe with their beloved rat named Mushroom, discuss the moment that Robbie got fired from their job for practicing individuality, and hear why Plant Based News was such a needed source of information in today's world.Robbie also shares with us their profound experience that they had while using psilocybin, and what that intense and beautiful moment taught them about climate grief. Robbie offers up a remedy and way for dealing with grief that is important of us all: finding, building, and passing on courage whenever possible.“Grief and sorrow are natural parts of life. Whether the beauty and majesty of this world lasts another day or another six centuries, the fact that it has existed at all is a gift. No matter how long we have, no matter long the animals have, no matter how long the biosphere has, every single day counts.”Calen's vegan & queer-friendly guide to England and Wales: https://wanderwoman.online/index.php/unrulystore/Unruly-2-Week-Road-Trip-Itinerary-for-England-&-Wales-eBook-p496497076Explore the new "veganism" section on the Unruly blog: https://wanderwoman.online/index.php/tag/veganism/Plant Based News: https://plantbasednews.orgRobbie’s AI art page on IG: @justunrealpeople / https://www.instagram.com/justunrealpeople/Follow Robbie on IG: @robbie_lockie / https://www.instagram.com/robbie_lockie/Buy the Unruly Travel Guide: wanderwoman.online/index.php/unrulystore/Unruly Travel & Living Blog: wanderwoman.onlineUnruly email newsletter: https://buff.ly/4a1bPwTJoin the Unruly Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/unrulytravelThe Travel Blog: UnrulyTravel.comUnruly Travellers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/unrulytravellers/Contact: [email protected]Unruly Instagram: www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller/1 hr 16 min
About Unruly Podcast | Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture
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The Unruly Travel & Living Podcast sits down with experts who share illuminating ideas, how-to tips, and personal stories on travel, alternative lifestyles, veganism, nature, queerness, and off-grid living.
Calen Otto, host of the Unruly Podcast, is a writer, activist, and avid traveler. They've been to over 30 countries, 20 national parks and 5 continents on an extremely small budget, exploring the intersections of social justice and alternative living along the way. With gritty beginnings of crossing the USA with only a bike and $300, they now help newbies and experienced wanderers alike travel as ethically, creatively, and colorfully as possible.
Tune in for epic adventures, exceptional storytelling, and practical ways to kickstart your adventures, regardless of income.
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