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The World Vegan Travel PodcastVegan Budget Travel with Calen Otto | 200th Episode đSend us a textLink for the show notesđ This is our 200th episode of The World Vegan Travel Podcastâand weâre so excited to celebrate it with a truly inspiring guest!In todayâs episode, weâre talking with Calen Otto, the creator of Unruly Travel and host of the Unruly Podcast. Calen is a vegan writer, activist, and adventurer who has traveled to over 30 countriesâoften on an incredibly tight budgetâall while centering compassion, sustainability, and community in everything they do.Theyâll be sharing creati...
2025-09-0834 min
Consciously CluelessREPLAY: Candidly Confronting Brand Ethics and Sustainability with Calen OttoREPLAY: This episode is from the vault and originally premiered on August 2nd, 2023.Join me for an enlightening chat with Calen Otto from the Unruly podcast, where we confront the challenges of being creators, sharing our lives, beliefs, and imperfections while trying to make a living. Listen as we explore the idea of living more mindfully and eco-consciously and the struggles of being a recovering perfectionist in a world that isn't set up for that. The conversation takes an interesting turn as we discuss our journey of discovering eco-friendly period products and how we both became advocates f...
2025-07-0949 min
Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#81 Exploring Asheville, North Carolina: Hidden Gems For Travelers, Post HeleneLooking for the best things to do in Asheville, North Carolina? Asheville is back open for tourists after Hurricane Helene, so it's time to share the best vegan food and restaurants, queer-owned businesses, and outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, white water rafting, and rock hunting.
In this episode weâre joined by Gabbie Grey, a local bike enthusiast from Second Gear who teamed up with us to create the ultimate self-guided bike tour around west Asheville. Our goal is to bring you the top things to do in Asheville post Helene that you wonât find on the first few...
2024-12-2338 min
Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#80 You Carry The Tent, I'll Cary The Baby: Thru-Hiking The PCT With A 9 Month OldHiking the Pacific Crest Trail is quite an undertaking on its own. But what about thru-hiking with a baby? Thatâs exactly what todayâs guests did â this remarkable family traversed roughly 1,500 miles in 3 months with a 9 month old in tow.
In this episode weâll cover hardships on and off the trail: deadly bee stings, navigating relationship turbulence, and facing adversity in the outdoors as a family. Tune in for tools to mend relationships in challenging situations, green flags to look out for in an adventure partner, and how to know when itâs time to call it quits on epic pu...
2024-12-1348 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#79 Becoming Rowdy Girl: Lessons From A Former Cattle Rancher Gone VeganRenee King-Sonnen earned her title as âRowdy Girlâ through grit, determination, and hard-earned transformation. Formally a ârhinestone cowgirl,â this Texan is the first documented cattle farmer gone vegan. Now managing 147 acres that countless of animals call sanctuary, Renee and Tommy at Rowdy Girl Sanctuary are changing the ranching industry from the inside out.
Listen in for comedy, inspiration, and motivation to dare to push back against supposedly set-in-stone cultural norms.
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Calen's Unruly Budget Travel Guide: https://wanderwoman.online/index.php/unrulystore/The-Art-of-Unruly-Travel-on-a-Budget-Printed-Copy-p390907964
Calen's Vegan resources: https://wanderwoman.online/index.php/unruly-veganism/
Rowdy Girl Sanctuary: https...
2024-11-2857 min
While She's Away62. W Trek in Patagonia Made Easy: Must-Know Packing and Booking Tips for Torres Del PaineIn this episode of While She's Away, Iâm sharing all about my recent adventure on the W trek in Torres del Paine, Patagonia. Over four unforgettable days, I tackled some of the worldâs most iconic landscapes, and Iâve got the tips to help you plan your own trek! Â In part 1 of this mini-series covering the W trek, Iâll cover my prep processâwhat to pack, how to book, and logistics hacks. Plus, I'll share the essentials like layering up, smart food choices, and must-have gear like hiking poles. Â If youâre...
2024-11-1423 minConsciously CluelessHurricane Helene: A Journey Through Climate Justice, Mutual Aid, and Speciesism with Calen OttoJoin me for a not-so-solo episode as Calen Otto helps us explore the profound impacts of Hurricane Helene on North Carolina. Calen shares their personal experiences during the hurricane and reads a poignant essay weaving themes of climate change, speciesism, and social justice. Calen shared this essay on their podcast and I instantly knew Consciously Clueless listeners needed to hear! Calen sheds light on the work being done by organizations like Beloved Asheville and Ziggy's Refuge, emphasizing the crucial role of local mutual aid organizations in disaster relief. They challenge us all to reflect on their connections to these global...
2024-10-3032 min
Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#78 There's No Taste Like Home: How To Forage For Wild Foods (And Beyond!) With Alan MuskatIs foraging legal? Is it bad for the environment? Is foraging innate or learned?
These are the top questions being asked on Google around foraging, a regulating activity that our ancestors depended on to sustain life. Here today to answer our questions and go beyond the technicalities of foraging is Alan Muskat, the founder of the largest foraging education company in the world.
In this episode Alan touches on the essence of foraging: feeling safe, feeling provided for, and feeling at home in the world. (And you thought it was just about food!) We also discuss how artificial scarcity pushes...
2024-10-2655 min
Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#77 Yes, I'm OK After Hurricane Helene. But Not Really.I hope that this episode finds you as well as possible. Here's a recording of 'Yes, Iâm Ok After Hurricane Helene Hit North Carolina. But Not Really.' read by Calen Otto right after Hurricane Helene devestated Asheville, North Carolina and surrounding areas in September 2024. This essay explores the intersections of Helene, wildness, climate change, anti-speciesism, and more.
Hurricane Helene Essay: https://wanderwoman.online/index.php/2024/10/03/hurricane-helene-damage-pictures-first-hand-account-from-western-north-carolina/
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Episode #24 on Hurricane Florence: https://soundcloud.com/unrulytravel-podcast/modern-love-story-pig-rescue-hurricane-florence-north-carolina
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2024-10-0421 min
While She's Away58. Why You Should Go Vegan If You Love Travel with Calen OttoIn todayâs episode, weâve got the amazing Calen Otto back with us to dive into the super cool world of vegan travel. Calen, a queer, anti-speciesist travel blogger and author of The Art of Unruly Travel on a Budget, is here to share their experiences and give us some really practical tips on how to keep up with a vegan lifestyle while traveling and exploring different cultures.  Weâll be talking about how cultural practices and ethics can sometimes collide, the role of plant-based foods in different places, and how to explain your dietary...
2024-09-2659 min
Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#76 How To Fall In Love, Do Good, And Hike A Volcano In GuatemalaJoin Calen, Darya, and Gio (Jorge) for an enlightening conversation on living a vibrant life, walking with death, and even falling in love on a volcano. In this episode we learn how Gio was able to create a eco-minded business that *actually* does serious good for his local community in Guatemala by investing in green tourism, prioritizing local workers, and extending well-being to the beyond-human world.
Listen in to learn how to get volunteer tourism right, how to hike volcano Acatenango in Guatemala, and what moving to another country and uprooting your life to pursue love is like.
Free Guatemala...
2024-08-2758 min
Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#75 Lessons For The Writer, The Rebel, And 30-Something-Year-Old With Ken IlgunasKen Ilgunas, author of 3 books including âWalden On Wheels,â has been called many things: a wanderer, pro-hitchhiker, journalist, and Alaskan back country ranger. Now, heâs taken on new titles like âhusbandâ and âdad.â
This leads us to ask: What happens to the most adventurous of our society when we enter a phase that calls for settling down, growing roots, and re-entering institutions? Itâs a life transition that can feel tricky and hard to navigate. Luckily, Ken candidly shares what heâs learned while walking down this uncertain road that comes with no playbook.
In this episode he takes us into the compan...
2024-07-311h 15While She's Away47. Unruly Podcast: Rainbow Everything Everywhere All At Once With Charlie Sprinkman & FriendsHappy Pride Month!! This week I'm re-sharing an episode from the Unruly Podcast that features several different trans, non-binary, and queer humans:Join us for a special episode where host Calen Otto takes listeners back in time â traversing backyard woodlands and river rapids â to retrace bare-footed memories from each of our guests, woven together by illuminating storytelling.Charlie Sprinkman is featured on this episode among other trans, non-binary, and queer folks. This episode is an ode to the experiences of folks now in their mid...
2024-06-1958 minWhile She's Away47. Unruly Podcast: Rainbow Everything Everywhere All At Once With Charlie Sprinkman & FriendsHappy Pride Month!! This week I'm re-sharing an episode from the Unruly Podcast that features several different trans, non-binary, and queer humans:  Join us for a special episode where host Calen Otto takes listeners back in time â traversing backyard woodlands and river rapids â to retrace bare-footed memories from each of our guests, woven together by illuminating storytelling.  Charlie Sprinkman is featured on this episode among other trans, non-binary, and queer folks. This episode is an ode to the experiences of folks now in their mid 20's and 30's who grew up...
2024-06-1957 min
Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#74 How To Go Plant-Based On A Budget With Texas Herbivore Destiny DeJesusHave you ever thought about adopting a plant-based diet? Or maybe youâre like me, an old timer vegan who still feels lost in the kitchen.
*Enter Destiny DeJesus on stage left*
Destiny, creator of Eat Yo Destiny, is here to show us how to eat in a way that helps our bodies thrive, the planet heal, and protects animals from harm. A tiny house livin' vegan in Texas, she highlights how to make plant-based eating affordable by sharing her best money saving tips for the grocery store and beyond.
In this episode she reveals how to transition from eating an...
2024-06-161h 27
Wander LoungeCalen Otto: $300 Plus a Bike and a DreamThis episode features Calen Otto host of the Unruly Travel podcast, author, and a traveller known for embarking on a unique cross-country biking adventure with minimal resources. Starting with a fascination inspired by another adventurer, Calen decided to bike across the USA with only $300, trading work for their needs along the way. Now having visited 34 states, 20 national parks, and over 30 countries on a tight budget, Calen has become a spokesperson for sustainable travel, animal rights, and living an 'unruly' lifestyle against the norms. The episode delves into their views on veganism, its intersections with other social justice issues, and how...
2024-06-101h 06
Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#73 Rainbow Everything Everywhere All At Once | Queer Country ReflectionsJoin us for a special episode where host Calen Otto takes listeners back in time â traversing backyard woodlands and river rapids â to retrace bare-footed memories from each of our guests, woven together by illuminating storytelling. Charlie Sprinkman is featured on this episode among other trans, non-binary, and queer folks.
This episode is an ode to the experiences of folks now in their mid 20's and 30's who grew up in rural spaces as queer children, found refuge in the outdoors, and have transmuted their unique experiences into the life-changing work that they do today.
Podcast guest list: Charlie Sprinkman from Ever...
2024-05-2753 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#72 Cows, Colonization, And Comradery: Exploring The Beyond Human World With pattrice jonesHow are cows, colonization, and comradery all connected? Tune in to todayâs episode with pattrice jones, co-founder of a LGBTQ+ led refuge for farmed animals that works at the intersection of social and environmental justice, to find out.
At any one moment they care for upwards of 500 residents, forming a multi-species community which has informed the way pattrice navigates, writes about, and changes the world.
In this episode jones candidly shares the stories of residents who are brave escapees of animal agriculture and speaks to the ways in which homophobia and speciesism intersect.
pattrice also gives practical advice on fi...
2024-05-011h 21
Culture Cult Travel ShowTravel Story: Biking Across the USA With ONLY $300Today we have on Calen Otto from The Unruly Travel podcast, who one day decided to bike across the United States from the Appalachian mountains to California. The crazy part is they did this with only one abroad trip under their belt and only with a $300 GIFT CARD. This episode is for the curious and for the adventurists out there and for those who need proof of kindness in the world. For more:The Unruly Travel PodcastInstagramYoutubeThe Art of Unruly Travel Budget Book...
2024-04-0148 min
Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#71: From People Pleaser To Villain: The Recipe For Delicious Living With Kallie KlugWeâve all heard the heroâs tale, but what about those in the shadows? Have you ever looked at a villain and thought that they looked divine, that their words or actions were delectable, or that they were living deliciously?
In todayâs episode Kallie Klug explains how weâve gotten villains all wrong, and what we can learn from them when it comes to our own people pleasing tendencies. We ask questions like, âWhy does being in our bodies matter?â âHow can I transform hurtful words that people assign to me and play with them instead?â
We discuss what glimmers ar...
2024-03-2257 min
Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#70 All About Morocco: What To Know Before You Go (But Do Go, It's Awesome)Is Morocco safe?
What about for solo female travelers?
How strict is the dress code for women?
While the Unruly Podcast usually supplies the sound waves with tales of inspiration and bravery, today we sit down by the crackling wood stove with Calen and their partner Tim to answer all of these questions, and more.
In this episode they discuss how to get to Morocco from Spain, dish out all you need to know if you decide to rent a car, and highlight some of their favorite destinations that they hit along the way. Additionally, they get real about what...
2024-02-2945 minConsciously CluelessConquering Holiday Stress: Gratitude, Boundaries and Nature with Calen OttoCalen Otto is back to help me unravel the myths clouding conscious living and mindfulness. Together, we expose the truth behind the illusion that self-care is a time-consuming luxury and tackle the irony of the stress-inducing stress-relief market. Our conversation brings you an authentic look at the healing powers of gratitude, breathing exercises, and the courage to face the challenges of self-reflection.As the holidays loom, the pressure mounts, and mental health often takes a backseat. Not in this episode. I'm sharing how my morning routineâcomplete with gratitude journaling and tappingâanchors my day in positivity and how critical it i...
2023-12-2739 min
Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#69: Building Character Through Nitty-Gritty Travel With Alex JimenezCan you remember a time of travel pre iPhones, AirBnb, Uber, and social media? Society claims weâre better off with these technological advances and apps, but Alex Jimenez would beg to differ.
While many of you know Alex as the founder of Travel Fashion Girl today, Alex takes back to her roots and dives into the story of her first big solo international trip where she showed up in El Salvador with hunger for adventure and no solid plan.
On this episode you'll also learn practical tips to encourage mindfulness while you travel, find out why Alex took over Wo...
2023-12-151h 08Consciously CluelessChallenging Consumerism: The Holiday Edition with Calen OttoFor the next few weeks, "solo episodes" will include Calen Otto! Carly and Calen will be busting myths about sustainable and vegan living in bite-sized episodes.
Ready to equip yourself with knowledge and practical strategies to navigate the intense consumption pressure that comes with the holiday season? Prepare to be enlightened as Carly and Calen bring their guidance on conscious purchases, unraveling the tangles of greenwashing, and making choices that harmoniously align with your well-being and the planet's health. Get set to uncover, rethink, and challenge the norms around our consumer-driven world!
Transitioning into the realm of holiday gift-giving, Carly...
2023-11-2915 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#68 Forget Black Friday, We Want A Green FutureIn a time of so much material excesses, why do we feel so empty as a society? Why has it become so dang hard to simply take care of ourselves? And must one be wealthy to live sustainably?
Welcome back Carly from Consciously Clueless to the podcast as she and Calen dissect these topics together. In the spirit of turning issue into action, they share epic ideas for alternative gift giving as the holidays move in upon us. They also share about their mental health journeys and what particular practices (such as therapy, mindfulness, and somatic movement) have helped them...
2023-11-221h 13Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#67 Fashion, Leather, And Social Justice: What's Cactus Got To Do With It?In todayâs episode Jimena SuĂĄrez sits down with us to discuss the âpursuit of beautyâ 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, âIsnât it sustainable because itâs a byproduct of meat and dairy?â), speaks to what going vegan 14 years ago in Me...
2023-10-261h 08
Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#66 Surviving The Holocaust: The True Story Of Trude Sojka, An Artist Who Found Refuge In EcuadorIn todayâs 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 âWe are natureâ 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 Trudeâs life, include the periods before and after the Holo...
2023-09-2925 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#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...
2023-08-3053 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#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...
2023-08-181h 08Consciously CluelessCandidly Confronting Brand Ethics and Sustainability with Calen OttoJoin me for an enlightening chat with Calen Otto from the Unruly podcast where we confront the challenges of being creators, sharing our lives, beliefs, and imperfections while trying to make a living. Listen as we explore the idea of living more mindfully and eco-consciously and the struggles of being a recovering perfectionist in a world that isn't set up for that. The conversation takes an interesting turn as we discuss our journey of discovering eco-friendly period products and how we both became advocates for sustainable menstruation. We shed light on the lawsuit against Thinx and how it has i...
2023-08-0250 min
Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#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...
2023-06-3053 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#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...
2023-06-011h 19
Stories From The Earth#50 Stories From The Earth Podcast - 50th Episode Special! Dreams Edition!Today is an amazing milestone, weâve hit the 50 episode mark! Itâs been an amazing adventure so far! And to commemorate the accomplishment we sent out a list of questions to previous guests weâve interviewed and we have now compiled the answers of those who responded, to share with you wonderful listeners here today.
âCalen Otto the Unruly Travel Blogger and Author
#38 Stories From The Earth Podcast - Interview with Calen Otto - The Unruly Episode!
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âLisa Wagoner, A...
2023-06-011h 42Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#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 âretireâ in college, how she hitchhiked through Guatemala and Mexico solo, and why you should check out the Lesbian Master Doc. Weâll 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 âQueer people are everywhereâ.
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2023-04-201h 02
Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#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...
2023-04-121h 01Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#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...
2022-12-301h 02Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#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...
2022-11-151h 15Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#57 Healing Trauma, Loving Horses, And Undomesticating Your Life with Ren HurstIf youâve 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 âtrue freedomâ.
But what does âfreedomâ 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...
2022-10-081h 17Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#56 How To Rewild The Planet & Ourselves | Decolonial Justice With The Aotearoa Liberation LeagueIs 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...
2022-08-2255 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#55 Bringing Activism To The Workplace & Vegan Kung Fu With Mo SeyamJoin 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...
2022-07-1241 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#54 Queer Parenting, Generational Healing, And Nomadic Living With DezToday 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...
2022-06-281h 09Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#53 A Meditation And Audio Ritual For Trans, Queer, And Nonbinary FolksOur 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...
2022-06-2430 min
The 105 Way PodcastEpisode #31: Calen OttoOn this episode, Patricia and Jason welcome Calen Otto author of The Art of Unruly Travel on a Budget: A Guide to Traveling the USA on a Small Budget as Ethically & Creatively as Possible. Calen discusses tips for authors who are unsure of what the next steps are to publishing. They give great tips and stories of their adventures and how the idea of writing came to mind. Follow Calen's journey @unruly_traveller on Instagram. Tune in every Sunday at 5 pm CST for a new episode.Â
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2022-06-2021 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#52 Building Vans, Couples Therapy, And Too Many Measurements with Nat & LilIn 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...
2022-06-1648 minWhile She's Away20- Extreme Budget Travel with Calen OttoWelcome to another episode of While She's Away! This week I got to have a lovely conversation with the beautiful Calen Otto from the Unruly Travel podcast and blog! Calen is a queer vegan travel blogger who explores the world on a small budget and teaches others how to do the same! Their blog consists of a collection of posts, videos, articles, photos and a podcast that allows them to tell travel stories, budget travel tips, discuss travel ethics, and more. In 2021 they published "The Art of Unruly Travel on a Budget" to show others that they ma...
2022-06-0752 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#51 Exploring Religion, Witches, Forests & Finances With Kristin HoldenOur 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...
2022-05-251h 03
Stories From The Earth#38 Stories From The Earth Podcast - Interview with Calen Otto - The Unruly Episode!Today weâre speaking with a friend of Ellen's, Calen Otto, whom she came to know when they became the primary Yoga instructor operating out of her business Middle Path Nutrition and Wellness Center. But come to find out Calen is SO MUCH MORE than a yoga instructor. They are professionally active in vegan and animal rights groups globally, and from a rather young age became a very avid traveler, for which they run an ongoing travel blog and podcast for known at The Unruly Traveler. Calen also just published their first book this last year titled âThe Art of U...
2022-04-121h 11Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#50 Dancing With Death, Living A Vibrant Life, And Falling In Love On A VolcanoJoin 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...
2022-04-061h 08Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#49 Protecting Feral Pigs In Rural Texas With SARA SanctuaryWelcome 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...
2022-01-1456 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#48 Natural Building Lessons With Atulya Bingham: We Are Nature. We Are Creativity. We Are Power.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.
âWho we are is nature. Who we are is creativity. Who we are is power. The only reason that we donât know that is because weâve been sucked into a false narrative, and weâve bought into it hook line and sinker. Weâve allowed ourselves to be completely...
2021-11-301h 16
Switch4Good147 - Free & Queer with Vegan Travel Writer Calen OttoFor someone who had no idea what to do with their life after graduating high school, 25-year-old Calen Otto has more purpose and passion than most people twice their age. What started out as a year in Chile as a foreign exchange student led to a ravenous travel bug. At 19, Calen crossed the US on a bike and supported themself by working as they went. They've been to 25 countries, mastered the art of vegan traveling on a budget, and do whatever they can to be an advocate for the animalsâwhether thatâs rescuing pigs from abusive CAFOs to work...
2021-10-131h 06
Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#48 Bloody Tales of Free Bleeding, Menstruation, Body Hair, and Hookup CultureJoin us this week as we begin to tear down harmful stigmas about periods, free bleeding, body hair, and sex. In this episode we hear personal stories from listeners... as well as even more personal ones from our Unruly podcast host.
Why are words and topics like m@sturbstion, sex, body hair, and menstruation so uncomfortable for our society? Why canât we openly talk about them and express our needs? How does travel force us to examine our beliefs on these issues and inspire us to change?
Read âWhat Travel Taught Me About Body Hair, Masturbation, And Hooking Up On T...
2021-09-1431 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#47 "Leave Room For Magic, Medicine, And Music" With Høly RiverIf one thing stays with you after listening to todays episode, let it be this: Leave space for travel magic. Or even better, leave space for magic. Period.
Venture down the road of all things spontaneous travel, medicine in the form of music, and bold direct action with Laney and Jameson from the band Høly River. Learn how they found themselves standing in a oregano field face to face with a man who had magazines lining his chest, sworn to protect precious natural resources, in TheMiddleOfNoWhere, South America (and so much more).
Find Høly River on Band Camp: ht...
2021-08-181h 37Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#46 Living Childhood Dreams: She Travels The World, Heals Animals, And Then Paints ThemJoin us today as we inch our way to 50 episodes with Melisa Beveridge! Melisa is a vet tech/animal lover/artist who took her career dreams that she had as a little girl and made them come true after an intense car accident with a semi truck. Her dreams quite literally flashed before her eyes, and she knew what she had to do. She now travels the world taking care of animals, helping out at sanctuaries, and painting her furry, hoofed, and feathered friends that she meets along the way in bold colors.
Melisaâs website: https://woollybeartravels.com
Melisaâs In...
2021-08-0357 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#45 From Heartbreak And Cancer To Healing And Hope, All Because Of One CowFrom heartbreak and cancer to healing and hope, Leslie Naylor's life was changed because of one cow.
Join us this week, in a cow pasture, as we sit down with the founder of 4 Them Sanctuary in Tennessee. She tells us about her small starts of hiding injured animals in her closet as a young girl in hope to help them recover to now being a grown, inspiring, bad-ass and dedicated activist who takes care of cows, chickens, goats, a donkey, a duck, pigs, dogs, cats, and more.
Learn about 4Them: https://www.facebook.com/4themsanctuary/?ref=page_internal
Donate to 4...
2021-07-2652 min
Tell Her She Can't: Inspiring Stories of Unstoppable WomenRiding Their Bike Across America â Lessons in Resilience & DefianceRiding the TransAmerican Bicycle Trail from Virginia to Oregon is no small feat for any rider. But when completed by a solo rider, with a broken foot, and no money, who also happens to be 19, we are reminded that resilient humans are capable of anything. In the final episode of Season one of Tell Her She Canât, hear how Calen Otto, a budget traveler with minimal cycling experience, rode their bike across the U.S. They share with us a few inspiring stories from the road.
HOST: Kelly Lewis | @gokellylewis
GUEST: Calen Otto | Â @unruly_tra...
2021-07-2017 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#44 Travel Banter: Swapping Travel Tales With Nicolette OrlemansWe've all had those awkward moments where we're not quite sure what to talk about or how to start a conversation. Do you feel me!? Well, have no fear. Here to alleviate some of the social pressures when it comes to the art of conversation is Nicolette Orlemans, the creator of Travel Banter.
Join Calen and Nicolette as they talk about what this unique card game is, how to play, and ride along as they take it for a spin and swap travel stories.
Check out Travel Banter: https://www.travelbanter.co/
Travel Banter on IG: https://www.instagram.com...
2021-06-1539 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#43 "But What About Protein?" | A Guide To Veganism For BeginnersThis is (not) another vegan debate. Let me explain! This week we host Ahlix Gunn, a (dare I say?) pre-vegan who has some thoughtful questions about about vegan ethics, a plant-based diet, animal rights activism, and so much more. As we dove deep into the world of veganism, host Calen Otto took a non-judgmental approach to a conversation that can often and easily turn into a vegan debate. So come one, come all! Vegans and non-vegans alike! Let's talk about truth, ethics, activism, and the future of the planet.
+Vegan protein: https://www.livekindly.co/5-myths-about-protein/
+Healthy fats: https://nomz...
2021-06-101h 29
elixir podcastCompassion + Truth with Calen OttoCalen Otto is the creator of the "Unruly Travel" blog. Created after a solo budget bike/make-it-up-as-ya-go trip across the US, Calen felt inspired to create an online space to share experiences while meeting incredible strangers that would quickly turn into friends all over the world. Calen has put together a collection of posts, videos, articles, podcasts, and photos to share what brave humans are doing with their limited time on this earth, and how to set off on an adventure with less resources than what one may typically think is needed to travel. C...
2021-06-0152 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#42 I Dare You To Tell Her She Can't | Real Talk With Kelly LewisWe DARE you to tell our guest, the incredible Kelly Lewis, that she can't do something. Because guess what? She will!
Kelly is the founder of Women's Travel Fest, CEO of Damesly, author of 'Tell Her She Can't', show host to the complimentary podcast, and OH so much more. Follow us down the road of empowerment, honesty, and raw truth as Kelly tells us all about her past experiences, current project, and future hopes.
Listen on Youtube for captions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWzSGr5CN_w
Follow Kelly on IG: https://www.instagram.com/gokellylewis/
Check out Women's...
2021-05-2753 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#40 How To Travel With Little Money: All About The Unruly Travel GuideThis episode is a unique one. While recording this week's episode, Calen was interrupted. This friendly interruption quickly turned into an impromptu jam session where Calen sings, accompanied by the banjo and shakers, and turns the famous "I'm Sensitive" Jewel song into a song about the new Unruly Travel Guide that is soon to be published.
In addition to this random concert, Calen reads 3 sections of the book that readers voted for. They read a section about a travel moment gone really right, a travel moment gone extremely wrong, and the section on how to find work while traveling.
Listen...
2021-05-0340 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#39 (Part 4) When The Travel Bug Bites: Unruly Travel Tales by Calen OttoWeâve finally arrived to part 4 of Calenâs story of getting bit by the travel bug and traveling across the USA for the first time (on a $300 gift card)!
In this episode, Calen spills the beans about what happened when they got to California and found themself alone and crying in the driveway of strangers. You learn how Calen became incredibly close with those strangers, worked and bought a ticket to Hawaii, met their adopted grandpa (who they still talk to today), almost drown, and OH so much more.
Calen and Tim record while finishing their drive across the USA...
2021-04-261h 21Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#38 (Part 3) When The Travel Bug Bites: My Unruly Travel Tale by Calen OttoWelcome to part three of this weird, quirky, and raw series! Today, Calen and Tim continue their drive back home across the USA after spending *9 weeks* (The podcast says 9 months, but it is 9 weeks!) traveling in the van. They venture into normal territory for Calen, that may be not-so-normal for the average person or traveller. They talk about how Calen ended up relaxing in a private pool for free, what happens when you are forced off of they Greyhound bus due to unexpected delays, dumpster diving for Chipotle chips & guac before sleeping under the street light behind their restaurant, taking...
2021-03-282h 02Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#37 (Part 2) When The Travel Bug Bites: My Unruly Travel Tale by Calen OttoWelcome to part 2 of the "When The Travel Bug Bites" series! This is the continuation of the grand kick off to Calen's most personal, intense, raw, challenging, and exciting travels of all time. This story is told while driving home from a 2 month van trip across the United States.
Wondering how someone can travel across the US after starting with a $200-300 gift card? Well, you've come to the right place. In this episode, Calen and Tim discuss e x a c t l y how Calen crossed the US with such little cash, how privilege impacts & interacts with travel...
2021-03-051h 24Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#36 (Part 1) When The Travel Bug Bites: My Unruly Travel Tale by Calen OttoWelcome to part 1 of the "When The Travel Bug Bites" series! This is the grand kick off to Calen's most personal, intense, raw, challenging, and exciting travels of all time. This story is told while driving home from a 2 month van trip across the United States.
Do you think it is possible to travel across the United States with literally no money? No? Think again! In this episode you hear how and why Calen decided (voluntarily) to take on the challenge. You also hear about their conflicting emotions while spending a year as an exchange student, and great instructions and...
2021-03-0159 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#35 Why Vegan Animal Sanctuaries Are Important With Kim Beller*PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW IN iTUNES/YOUR PODCAST APP!*
Sit down with this week as we are able to do an in-person (finally!), socially-distanced podcast episode with Kim Beller. This artist, activist, parent, and painter has so much wisdom to share with us as she tells us how her illuminating podcast, Sanctuary Tour, was dreamed up and brought to life. Sanctuary Tour is now changing people and perspectives across the globe. Thank you, Kim, for sharing your bright light with us!
Listen to the Sanctuary Tour podcast & visit website: http://sanctuarytour.org/
Photo of Kim playing music for cows...
2020-11-141h 28Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#34 How to ACTUALLY #SaveTheFish (It's More Than Ditching Plastic Straws)*PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW IN iTUNES/YOUR PODCAST APP!*
Dive in with us this week to learn how you can ACTUALLY be a part of protecting the fish and the ocean! We sit down with Mary Finelli, founder of Fish Feel, to learn how to avoid cruelty and death to ocean life through our entertainment activities and food choices while traveling and at home. Learn about slavery in the fishing industry and much more!
Fish Feel website: https://fishfeel.org/
Vegan seafood options: https://fishfeel.org/seafood/
Fish Feel fact sheet: https://fishfeel.org/resources/facts/
"Your Page" transition...
2020-10-251h 00Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#33 Empowering People Through Project Grow With Dash Meizler*PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW IN iTUNES/YOUR PODCAST APP!*
Dash Meizler is back on the podcast and is as inspiring as ever! He tells us about the Podrska's Foundation newest project, Project Grow. The foundation is in the process of getting this sustainable and attainable goal of empowering the local community in Kampala up and running. They are currently gearing up to build garden boxes in extremely low-income areas while teaching people how to grow their own veggies, how to grow mushrooms for profit, and how to compost waste to turn it into fertilizer.
âWhen it comes to fighting⌠for...
2020-10-1333 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#32 I've Fed 300 Cats Each Night For 13 Years Straight | Helping Feral Cats In Puerto Rico*PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW IN iTUNES/YOUR PODCAST APP!*
There are a handful of ways that we can support Glen that are not limited to in-person volunteering. It costs him about $200 each day to feed the cats, so donations are greatly appreciated and highly valuable. Money can be sent to Glen at https://paypal.me/glencats or can be transferred into PetSmart e-gift cards to be used for wet and dry cat food. Glen can be contacted at eachlifeischarmed@gmail.com. Glen also does TNR with the cats and will be able to do more with a boost of...
2020-05-2628 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#31 Empowering People In Uganda Through Plant-Based Food With The Podrska Foundation*PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW IN iTUNES/YOUR PODCAST APP!*
Meet the man who takes a hard stance on some of the most important issues in the world while having âno favorites.â Dash, in his 20's, has created and shaped an organization in Uganda that is dedicated to improving the lives of and pushing for the liberation of humans and nonhumans in his community alike.
In this episode, he explains why folks in his community are dying more from hunger and less from the actual virus. He tells us why and how he helps to support 150+ children & 50+ women, as well as h...
2020-05-0350 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#30 Pleasure In A Pandemic: Queer Sex Tips & Lessons*PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW IN iTUNES/YOUR PODCAST APP!*
This week we're coming to you with an URGENT episode, reminding and/or teaching you new ways to pleasure yourself OR your partner while spending more time isolated during the pandemic.
Learn why these statements were said on the WWFF podcast:
âAlright, yo, letâs change it up!â
âTreating yourself with care and love, and being sensual to yourself or partner, is a very loving thing.â
âI even have some drumsticks over here.â
âWe want anal beads, not anal bleeds.â
âI like to think about sex instead of sickness.â
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2020-04-101h 17Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#29 Scooping Elephant Poop In Thailand: A Week At Elephant Nature Park*PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW IN iTUNES/YOUR PODCAST APP!*
Last summer I spent a month budget traveling & backpacking Thailand with one of my closest friends, Anne, whom I met during my year living in South America. Having no idea the amount of adventure, friendship, education, and pure beauty that we would find in Thailand, we set off with hardly any plans in mind besides spending a week at Elephant Nature Park. That week was filled with scooping the largest poop that I've ever seen in my life, creating a run-club with our new backpacker friends and local ENP guides...
2020-04-061h 16Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#28 The Truth About Budget Backpacking & Post-Travel Blues With Dianni Hall*PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW IN iTUNES/YOUR PODCAST APP!*
This episode comes to you raw, from a solo budget backpacker, just days after landing back in the US. You may remember Dianni Hall, a previous guest talking about "feeling fear and doing it anyway" when it comes to life and travels.
Dianni's plans to travel South America changed drastically, taking her all over Asia on an adventurous and spontaneous backpacking experience. From living on an Ashram and shaving her head to boating through dark caves, this episode will motivate you to get up and go when the time is...
2020-03-291h 30Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#27 My Worst Days On the Trail Blew Away My Best Days Off | 2,650 Miles Of The PCT*PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW IN iTUNES/YOUR PODCAST APP!*
Have you ever walked 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada, or wondered if it is achievable without a packed wallet? Sit down and take notes while walking the path with someone who has. Learn why Taylor âGooseâ Lancaster says, âMy worst days on the trail were better than my best days off.â
From the technical side of gearing up for a huge hike to the nitty-gritty stories of trail magic, his episode is ideal for anyone interested in hiking the PCT, nature adventure, alternative living, and genuine human connection.
Connect with Taylor...
2020-03-231h 14Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#26 Navigating Holiday Family Time & Remembering The Travel Bad-Assery Of 2019So, itâs that time again. You know â THE time â where some of us meet with our extended families, celebrate the holidays and reflect on the parts of 2019 that stand out to us most!
Just as we navigate change and reintegrate when returning home from big travels, meeting with relatives and reuniting with folks that we havenât seen in ages can be intimidating and challenging at times. Let's face it: just being an active participant in society is challenging at times. While I'm excited to see my family, I often experience social anxiety. So, how do we fit into the pict...
2019-12-2448 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#25 Debunking Social Fears: Mess Up And Post It Anyway With Dianni HallPut on your go get em' boots because this episode is all about debunking fear around travel, being authentic through social media platforms (as awkward as it may be), and women traveling the world. "Mess up and post it anyway."
Follow Dianna on IG: https://www.instagram.com/diannitravels/
Dianna's Upcoming Blog: diannitravels.com
Dianna's Favorite View: https://www.instagram.com/p/BtGh-3-l5nO/
Women's Travel Fest Info: http://wanderwoman.online/index.php/2019/03/26/wtfest2019/
Travel Banter Game: https://www.instagram.com/travelbanter/
TRAVEL GUIDE: wanderwoman.online/index.php/downlâŚff-travelguide/
Intro Music: @divelymusic
LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES HERE: itunes.ap...
2019-04-241h 24Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#24 My Modern Love Story: Heartbreak In A HurricaneThis week I'm coming to you with my own Modern Love story that took place in the heart of hurricane Florence in 2018. I've never known a heartbreak like this. You may have seen the viral video, but I'm here to tell this story from the inside of the action.
*Episode correction: Helene hit on September 27th.
We Animals documents the pigs on the bridge & Hurricane Florence aftermath: https://weanimals.org/project/hurricane-florence-post/
2024 Hurricane Helene Essay: https://wanderwoman.online/index.php/2024/10/03/hurricane-helene-damage-pictures-first-hand-account-from-western-north-carolina/
Unruly Travel & Living Blog: wanderwoman.online
- Unruly email newsletter: buff.ly/4a1bPwT
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2019-02-0415 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#23 Don't Follow The Bandwagon, Help Build It With Rivers Wilder GreenIS SUFFERING REQUIRED FOR SPIRITUAL EVOLUTION?
Rivers and Calen come at you this week having just finished a cross-country road trip and they have much to share. In this unfiltered episode they share all of their thoughts on big magic, spinal injuries, glamorous spiders, spiritual growth, and "inappropriate" protest signs. #Cool4TheSummer
Rivers Wilder Green Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2DgPMa0s0pP00sPHjCqkc0
DCist Write Up: http://dcist.com/2018/07/how_to_fall_in_love_warming_planet_fringe.php
River's IG: https://www.instagram.com/_wildergreen/
Angie Fernandez's Podcast Episode: https://soundcloud.com/wanderwomanonline/trashfree
"Magic Lessons" Podcast: https...
2018-10-151h 02Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#22 NOT Arrested at the World's Largest Slaughterhouse, Just Camped Out For 24 HoursThis week Calen shares with us what it was like to be camped out at the world's largest slaughterhouse... for 24 hours straight. Ride this rollercoaster with us as Calen shares their anger, sadness, hope, and responds to the most common insults thrown at protesters.
There's a little bit of crying in this podcast, a little bit of shock, a lotta healthy ranting. Enjoy!
Calenâs #Vanlife video: https://youtu.be/mxdnCpfZcyE
Info about Smithfield: http://wanderwoman.online/index.php/2018/02/03/arrested-at-smithfield/
Veganize My Life Podcast 24 Hour Vigil Episode: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/veganize-my-life-podcast/id1346602246?mt=2&i=1000419460663
TRAVEL GUIDE: (On sa...
2018-09-1143 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#21 Travel Diary: A Week Without Showering And Sleeping At Supermarkets | Yosemite & The ALCThis week we come to you from Montreal, Canada. Calen's back (finally) and better than ever. Listen in on the adventure as they're joined by guest star, Henry, who brings life and zest to the podcast through thoughtful discussion.
Calen shares about moneyless travel vs traveling with funds, what it's like to car camp for a week, adventure stories from Yosemite, getting kicked out of a parking lot, findings on the body after not showering for the week, storming an egg farm, the discussion around DxE and much more.
C'est La Vie (Henry's song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
2018-06-041h 34Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#20 Beyond Recycling: How To Reduce, Reuse, Rethink, Refuse, And ReconnectWe live in boxes, stare at boxes, and eat out of boxes. #TRUTH. Join us this week as we talk to Angie Fernandez about looking through our trash (sustainable consumerism + living), the Six R's, and the beauty of reconnecting with nature.
Reduce, reuse, recycle, rethink, refuse, reconnect. Not sure on what that means, or how it applies to you? Listen up. It's a great reminder that our personal choices impact not only ourselves; but each other, the planet, and the world!
The Love And Happiness Project from Angie:
https://thegrid.ai/solutioneers/
Angie's Tiny Home Video:
https://www.youtube.com...
2018-04-061h 00Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#19 Happy Birthday Calen | She Wouldn't Stop Strangling Me*PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW IN iTUNES/YOUR PODCAST APP!*
This week, Calen mixes it up as they have their parents on the podcast. This podcast episode was recorded on Calen's 22nd birthday, as a chance to ask their parents about their birth, their lives before being parents and their expectations that they had for Calen before they were born.
Calen thinks that their dad is pretty comical... do you agree? Kick back and have a laugh with us as we dive into birth, parenting, and reflections on life.
Intro Music: @divelymusic
LET'S CONNECT!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unruly...
2018-03-2037 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#18 I Was Arrested (Again) For Saving Pigs | #Smithfield12Join us this week as we get down and dirty with the truth about Smithfield Foods! Podcast host, Calen Otto, recently got arrested along with 11 others while protesting Smithfield. Why? What for? What the heck?! Why would they even? Let's find out!
Watch the arrest footage here:
https://www.facebook.com/calen.otto/posts/1825501834127915
**Most of the information shared in this podcast was taken from this article found on Smithfield12.org: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/smithfield12/page/270413/
TRAVEL GUIDE: (On sale now)wanderwoman.online/index.php/downlâŚff-travelguide/
Intro Music: @divelymusic
LET'S CONNECT!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unruly_tr...
2018-03-0137 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#17 Strange Times With Strangers | Calen (Kinda) Bikes Across The USAJoin us this week as Calen continues the tale of biking (partly) across the USA, primarily moneyless. What did they do after they crashed down a hill and got a concussion? Listen to find out!
Come back for the next episode to hear the third (and best) part of the story!
Blogpost on Smithfield Arrest: http://wanderwoman.online/index.php/2018/02/03/arrested-at-smithfield/
Nicole's Bike Interview: https://soundcloud.com/wanderwomanonline/nicole-bike-tour
TRAVEL GUIDE: (On sale now)wanderwoman.online/index.php/downlâŚff-travelguide/
Intro Music: @divelymusic
LET'S CONNECT!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller/
LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES HERE: itunes.apple.com/us...
2018-02-111h 27Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#16 What The He*k Am I Doing? (And Other Thoughts While Biking Across The Country Unprepared)Come join the adventure as Calen goes deep into their first time traveling solo, across the country, (partly) bike touring with almost no money. They talk about their moment of decision, running a whole entire farm alone, ending up at a wedding and crashing head first into a huge tree in a horrific accident.
And this is just the beginning. Come back for the next episode to hear the second part of the story!
TRAVEL GUIDE: (On sale now)wanderwoman.online/index.php/downlâŚff-travelguide/
Intro Music: @divelymusic
LET'S CONNECT!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller/
LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON iT...
2018-01-261h 00Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#15 YES I HAVE A VAGINA! | Queerness, Self Peeling And Dating Vegan (2017 Relationships)As we get into this new year, Calen shares (in all honesty) what they have learned from their relationships of 2017. Listen in to hear their thoughts on pronouns, queerness, relationships on the road, sex + energy, how depression can affect relationships and dating as a vegan.
Are you on the #embraceyourtoo-muchness train?
PLEASE LISTEN, 2018 INSPIRATION:
www.facebook.com/erykahbadu/videoâŚS8jo&pnref=story
TRAVEL GUIDE: (On sale now)wanderwoman.online/index.php/downlâŚff-travelguide/
Intro Music: @divelymusic
LET'S CONNECT!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller/
LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES HERE: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/will-âŚood/id1245424783
THANKS FOR LI...
2018-01-111h 29Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#14 How To Live Without Money In The United StatesHAPPY NEW YEAR! Let's set some intentions. Listen in to hear Calen's word for 2018 that came to them during an ecstatic dance class!
In other news, have you ever wondered how I travel moneyless? Well, this week we break down some of the tips and tricks with Tyler Whitney, a wisdom practitioner, who lives this lifestyle in his everyday practice. Get ready for some bombs of wisdom!
TRAVEL GUIDE: (On sale now)wanderwoman.online/index.php/downlâŚff-travelguide/
Intro Music: @divelymusic
TYLER's Blog + Post on Moneyless Living: http://wisdompractitioner.blogspot.com/2015/02/money_26.html
Tyler's Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/twhitneyosu
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2018-01-011h 03Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#13 I Walked Across The Entire United States (Here's How You Can, Too)Have you ever wondered what it's like to walk across all of the states that are connected that make up the USA? Well, you're in for a treat. Buckle up and get ready for Taylor to share exactly how to put on your walking shoes and hit the road, Jack.
TRAVEL GUIDE: http://wanderwoman.online/index.php/downloads/wwff-travelguide/
Intro Music: @divelymusic
Teenage Riot by Sonic Youth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4z62VrXAlM
Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenderliving/
Taylor's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tay.LovingLife.BodyMovin
Recommended Author: David White (on travel)
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2017-12-011h 05Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#12 Dissecting Self Image, Beauty, And Body Hair With Sydney Dively"They were mean, said they were silly dreams
So he had to leave, no time to grieve
Had to set out and find
Something better than what he left behind"
Are you ready for some real talk? Buckle up, because Sydney Dively and I dive into some important issues. Join us as we talk about travel, self image, eating disorders, beauty standards, body hair, and healing.
Sydney's Music (Intro Artist+ Guest): @divelymusic
Sydney's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturalebeing/
Tell It How It Is, The Growlers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdeJTXITQ-0
LET'S CONNECT!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...
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Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#11 I Just Decided to Hitchhike: A Tale Of National Parks, Jail Time, And SkydivingIf you've listened to las week's episode, then you know our returning guest this week: Nicole Arnold.
Nicole picks up where she left off, telling us all about her hitchhiking adventures. Join as as we get kicked out of a National Park, decide to go skydiving... and much more.
Are you interested in how you can travel like us? Tips + tricks can be found on the blog!
Sydney's Music (Intro Artist): @divelymusic
LET'S CONNECT!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller/
LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES HERE: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/will-âŚood/id1245424783
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2017-11-1547 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#10 Biking Across The U.S. At 17 Years Old With Nicole ArnoldHave you ever wondered what it's like to ride a bike across the U.S.? Join us this week as we sit down with Nicole Arnold, who started biking across the U.S. at 17 by herself.
Nicole shows her adventurous spirit by dishing out all the deets and stories about her life on the road. Make sure to check back in soon to hear more hitchhiking stories from this exceptional human!
Sydney's Music (Intro Artist): @divelymusic
LET'S CONNECT!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller/
LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES HERE: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/will-âŚood/id1245424783
THANKS FOR LI...
2017-11-0742 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#9 Advice, Horror Stories, And Couchsurfing Tips From The Couchsurfing King, Sam HandcockHave you ever woken up on the couch of a complete stranger? If you've used Couchsurfing before, you know the feeling. This is no new situation for Calen Otto, the host of Will Work For Food.
While in Idaho Falls, Calen stayed in the home of Sam Handcock: the King of Couchsurfing. Why is Sam so deserving of the CouchSurfing throne? Listen in here!
Sam tells us their uncomfortable, strange, and unpleasant story of his experience as a newbie to surfing couches. Sam also offers tips for solo travelers participating in Couchsurfing, and advice to hosts.
Sydney's Music (Intro Artist...
2017-10-131h 01Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#8 Traveling 100 Countries As A Vegan With Wendy, "The Nomadic Vegan"Join us as we sit down and pick the Nomadic Vegan's brain for tips on how to travel, anywhere, and eat plant-based. Wendy has been to 100 countries so far, and is about to grown that number even more. Thanks for all of the awesome advice and stories, Wendy!
Sydney's Music (Intro Artist): @divelymusic
THE NOMADIC VEGAN BLOG: http://www.thenomadicvegan.com
A free sample of Veggie Planet: http://www.thenomadicvegan.com/veggieplanet/
Order Veggie Planet Online: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072MKC13S/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=thenomveg00-20&linkId=9fa65ad92d99...
2017-08-121h 36Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#7 JUST BE YOURSELF! Lessons On Life With Liam, Age 12This week we're switching up things a bit. When was the last time that you sat down and asked a kid for life advice? Well, this week, that's exactly what we're doing.
Sydney's Music (Intro Artist): @divelymusic
3 Language Tips For Vegans Who Want To Change The World https://www.littlebrownvegan.com/3-language-tips-for-vegans/
Why Travelers Shouldn't Be Consuming Flesh, Eggs or Dairy: http://wanderwoman.online/index.php/2017/07/27/travelequalsvegan/
LET'S CONNECT!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller/
LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES HERE: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/will-âŚood/id1245424783
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2017-08-0644 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#6 How I Stay Safe As A Queer Female Traveler In HostelsIt's been a while. I've been working, road tripping, and wandering my way around. Thanks for hanging in there!
Join us this week as Calen and their guest, Divina, talk about sexual harassment. Divina shares her recent experiences as a solo traveler; facing these issues as a queer, femme, POC.
Do people validate relationships, based on the gender(or lack of) of our partners?
Can I wear what I want, when I want, in this body.... and feel safe?
Is traveling solo, as a female, safe?
How many times do you experience being instantly sexualized (in the form of cat-calling...
2017-07-3048 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#5 I Got Arrested At SeaWorld For Speaking Out For OrcasJoin Calen as they tell you about their first time being arrested. They tell you all about what it felt like to be handcuffed, laid down, and taken in.
PETA's Article + Video of the Demo and Arrests: www.seaworldofhurt.com/10-orcas-holdâŚrld-aquatica/
Learn More About Blackfish/Watch:
www.blackfishmovie.com
Sydney's Music: @divelymusic
LET'S CONNECT:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller/
LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES HERE: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/will-âŚood/id1245424783
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2017-07-0739 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#4 WOOFing In California: How I Deal With PsychosisOn episode #4, Calen tells you about the not-so-normal farm that they're on and what normal duties entail. They also interview a fellow WWOOFer, activist, and friend about a mental condition that they've developed and learned to live with everyday.
âWatch your thoughts, they become words;
watch your words, they become actions;
watch your actions, they become habits;
watch your habits, they become character;
watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.â
Frank Outlaw
SHOWNOTES
WWOOF Website: https://wwoofusa.org
TEDxUtrecht Talk about Improvisation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV_V9e0ZA0o
Sydney's Music: https://soundcloud.com/divelymusic
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2017-06-301h 27Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#3 My Life As A 911 Operator And The Lives I've SavedThis week, Calen tells you the ONLY thing that they hate, and why they feel that way. Can you guess what it is?!
Calen also updates you on their trip, where they're working, and the challenges that they face. They have an interesting interview with David Sumner, a 911 Operator, father, traveler, and friend. David shares all of his hardest and intimate stories from his professional work and life on the trails!
SHOW NOTES
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2017-06-231h 11Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#2 Biking Across North America Trash-Free With With Naomi DavisIn this episode, Naomi Davis tells us about her bike trip.... across all of the United Sates. It's pretty rad.
SHOW NOTES:
LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES HERE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/will-work-for-food/id1245424783
Find the swing pictures (and other awesome pictures) here: https://www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller/
Check out the blog of Naomi Davis while she cycled across the United States: trashfreeway.com
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2017-06-1646 minUnruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture#1 Arrested For Rescuing Dogs From A Chinese Slaughterhouse: Pao's Rescue StoryThis is the first (ever) podcast episode of the new WanderWoman Podcast, Will Work for Food. On this week's episode, Calen gives you a summary of what you can expect to hear... and explains how they really can't predict what that will be.
They interview an incredible activist who rescued dogs from China, straight out of a slaughterhouse, and who was arrested and held in China for these actions.
SHOW NOTES:
Watch a pig save (Calen's personal video):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpUeReK30d4&t=36s
Find Julianne & Pao :https://www.facebook.com/julianne.perry.71
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