Unruly Podcast | Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture

If you’ve watched films, read books, or even experienced riding horses yourself, you may have felt or heard that the feeling of flying through the air on the back of a magnificent animal is one of “true freedom”.

But what does “freedom” really mean when the power dynamic in a relationship allows us to exploit someone through captive dependency?

Today we sit down with Ren Hurst who spent almost 20 years as a professional in the horse industry specializing in hoof car, holistic management, and horse training. She brings us along for her journey of going from riding horses and profiting off of their bodies to advocating for their autonomy. She talks to us about what trauma really is and its relationship to capitalism, why using horses for therapy doesn’t make sense, and how to set non-verbal boundaries with horses, dogs, and other animals. But don’t be fooled - this epode isn’t just about horses.

It is a powerful examination of why we feel the need to dominate other animals in the first places, the insidious effects of emotional exploitation, and how, through Ren’s inescapable hunger for truth, Sanctuary 13 is holding humans radically accountable for their own healing.

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Calen's 2 week road trip itinerary for England & Wales: https://wanderwoman.online/index.php/unrulystore/Unruly-2-Week-Road-Trip-Itinerary-for-England-&-Wales-eBook-p496497076

Podcast episode #29 with Anne: https://soundcloud.com/unrulystories/anne-podcast

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Is Horse Riding Cruel?: https://bitesizevegan.org/is-horse-riding-cruel-is-it-vegan/

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Is veganism just a "white thing"? Is veganism anti-indigenous? Is there still hope to rewild our future? Are vegan lime milkshakes delicious and worth trying?

Listen in to today's episode to learn the answer to these important questions and more. Samah and Chris from the Aotearoa Liberation League discuss their justice project with us that focuses on liberation for animals, humans, and the environment through a decolonial lens.

If you've been wondering why consuming the breastmilk from other species is problematic and anti-motherhood(drinking animal-based milk, consuming cheese, etc), or what role animal agriculture has/currently does play in violence and colonization, this conversation is for you.

“At the core of it, veganism is about peace and nonviolence. And when we look at indigenous cultures, those who are really connected with the land, they exude peace more than any other culture or civilization.” - Chris Huriwai

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Join us for a new episode with Mo Seyam, and learn how he took bold steps to transform his life into his ideal vision, instead of letting society transform him to their idea of what he should be.

Two practices have chiseled and changed Mo into the incredible activist and organizer that he is today: Veganism and Kung Fu. After diving deeply into both and coming to terms with the fact that his day job didn't ethically match his deep-rooted values, Mo knew it was time to make a change. So, he brought his activism to the work place before quitting and going full-speed after his dream of teaching Kung Fu and doing activism full-time.

In this episode we talk about how to bring activism to your workplace, what giving up a steady income can look like, what exactly the Peace Advocacy Network is, how Kung Fu and veganism are related, and why you should visit China.

“What do I do with this information that I have now, working at a place that doesn’t align with my values anymore? I needed to balance my time and energy. So I brought my activism to the work place until I could make bigger changes.” - Mo Seyam

We are so THRILLED to have an incredible sponsor for this episode. The 'Roam Rhino' app has just been released and you can download it here: rhino.onelink.me/pPyn/calenotto

Sign up for the PAN activist training: https://peaceadvocacynetwork.org/activist-academy/

PAN on IG: https://www.instagram.com/peaceadvocacy/?hl=en

Visit Mo's Kung Fu website:https://shaolinnc.com

Mo on IG: https://www.instagram.com/vegankungfu/?hl=en

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Today we welcome Dez to the show, an 8 year nomad, queer vegan, healer, story teller, single parent, activist, and so much more.

In this episode we weave together important issues such as racism, raising a nonbinary child, taking your healing into your own hands, and creating a life that you thrive in to create a beautiful basket that holds space for diversity, creative inquiry, and alternative living methods.

You'll learn why Dez unshakable when it comes to their faith in other people, and why they took the word "can't" out of their vocabulary. You'll also learn practical ways to make your nomadic lifestyle vision into a reality that you can afford.

“You hear that when you heal yourself, it heals future generations. But it also heals past generations. I see the healing growing around me and it is so beautiful. Sometimes we have to focus less on changing our family, and focus more on being our true authentic selves. People are going to see us glowing and want a piece of that. Eventually there will be change.”

CW: Mention of sexual assault, suicide

We are so THRILLED to have an incredible sponsor for this episode. The 'Roam Rhino' app has just been released and you can download it here: https://rhino.onelink.me/pPyn/calenotto

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Our episode today is a special one. It is a ceremony, a safe space, and a mantra. Today's show is a meditation that was created specifically for queer folks that aims to soothe the nervous system, calm the mind, and open the heart.

This episode features statements and mantras submitted by listeners. We hope that you get exactly what you need to out of this episode - and then some. You don't have to be queer to partake in this listening ritual, and this episode is suitable for any time of the year (not just Pride month!).

We hope that you feel seen, heard, and held.

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In this episode we have the pleasure of having a fun, real, and honest conversation with Nat and Lil, the couple behind the van building company Moving Oasis.

While they live in a "traditional" home part-time and in their van part-time, their commitment to strong and clear communication is a full-time thing. In this show Nat and Lil talk about what it is like working working so closely with a partner, why couple's therapy is a good idea for every couple, how their van building company started, how they met, and more.

In the theme of 'making time for fun', we discuss why it was so important for Lil to be able to dance in their van, and how you can now rent it out to have your own traveling dance party as well.

“We’re trying to balance the building business, plus us wanting to travel in the van, and still make sure that we are having fun. Fun is really important to us.”

- Moving Oasis information: https://linktr.ee/movingoasis

- Follow Nat & Lil on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movingoasisvans/

- Rent out their van: https://www.outdoorsy.com/rv-rental/west-palm-beach_fl/2020_dodge_ram-promaster_305006-listing?ref=lilliem629894

- Natural building podcast episode: https://soundcloud.com/unrulystories/we-are-nature

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Our guest today, Kristin Holden, was sick of the 9-5 life when a friend suggested to her that she move into a van. Although she scoffed at the idea for herself initially, she couldn't get that little beckoning voice out of her head. Over a period of time she transitioned her in-person job to online, sold her home and most of her belongings, and moved into a van with her two dogs.

Her story is a unique one - filled with talk of religion and witches, forests and finances - and we get to hear about how being a queer lesbian intersects with living the van life. In addition, Kristin shares her expert advice with Calen on financial questions.

"On top of wanting to travel, I felt this calling into the wilderness. Into a place where I could be at peace." - Kristin Holden

Kristin's budget & remote working templates: https://www.wheretheroadforks.net/shop

Kristin's Venture X referral link: https://capital.one/3IHaLkq

Find Kristin on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wheretheroadforks__/

Queers in the Country article: https://wanderwoman.online/index.php/2022/05/05/queers-in-the-country/

Queers in the Country reel: https://www.instagram.com/p/CdL1oRGJzqT/

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Join Calen, Darya, and Gio (Jorge) for an enlightening conversation on vibrant life, walking with death, and even falling in love on a volcano. Calen met today's guests while climbing the volcano Acatenago to watch Fuego explode and had no idea that they were so involved in the tour company, Wicho & Charlie's, who Calen and Tim were doing the hike with. After bonding over a warming fire while the sun sunk down behind the surrounding volcanos at basecamp, Calen knew that they had to have these two special people on the podcast.

Join us today to learn about Guatemala tourism, hiking volcanoes, getting familiar with death, companies with strong ethics, how to get volunteer tourism right, and moving to another country and uprooting your life to pursue love.

Learn more about Wicho & Charlie's and book your hike: https://wichoandcharlies.com/

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Learn about Women's Travel Fest: https://wanderwoman.online/index.php/2019/03/26/wtfest2019/

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Welcome to our first podcast episode of 2022! This year we're encouraging you to do things a little bit differently. What if you started saving up your money for experiences, instead of things?

This podcast is recorded in rural Texas at SARA Sanctuary. Calen was one of the first people to stay in their new barn AirBnb... and what an experience it was! Take a special audio tour with Calen at the beginning of the episode, and then listen to their discussion with Tracy, the founder of SARA, about all things feral pigs, Texas living as a vegan, and instense animal rescue.

SARA video tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b04SXNVmOUk

Book your stay at SARA through VegVisits: https://www.vegvisits.com/rooms/44700

Learn more about SARA Sanctuary: http://sanctuarytour.org/podcast/sara-sanctuary/

Find sanctuaries near you and learn more about their work: https://wanderwoman.online/index.php/2022/01/03/visit-vegan-sanctuaries/

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Have you ever built a house straight from the earth with your own hands, or had an ecstatic experience after being stung by a scorpion? Our guest today has. Immerse yourself in this life-giving conversation about earth magic, earth whispering, natural building, and oh so much more with Atulya Bingham.

“Who we are is nature. Who we are is creativity. Who we are is power. The only reason that we don’t know that is because we’ve been sucked into a false narrative, and we’ve bought into it hook line and sinker. We’ve allowed ourselves to be completely and utterly polluted. As soon as you pull that pollution away, wow, there you are: a powerful creative being who, with the planet, can create miracles.”

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Atulya's Earth Whispering Exploration course : https://the-mud-home-courses.teachable.com/p/earth-whispering-exploration

Atulya's books: https://www.themudhome.com/books.html

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"A Building Style From The Past May Be A Solution For The Future" by Calen Otto: http://wanderwoman.online/index.php/2021/09/20/cob-building/

SARA Sanctuary info: http://sanctuarytour.org/podcast/sara-sanctuary/

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