PODCAST 077: JARED MELROSE – VAN LIFE

Hitting the open road with the wonders of the world out your window, pulling up and resting your heard wherever you park your van.

It sounds so beautiful, and it is what my guest today, Jared Melrose, and his sweetheart of ten years, Ash, do as they both live in a van together.

In this episode we touch on the functionalities of living in a van—the cost of fitting out a van, doing laundry, cooking, and the use of public toilets. Or “shining beacons in the night” as Jared calls them.

We also dive into some deeper topics, and what I love is how honest Jaded is about some of the realities of van life and the dichotomy of the lifestyle. There is freedom in mobility, but not always freedom with space. Jared talks about initially dealing with the change in comfort, crossing the bridge of other people’s expectations, and confronting his relationship with Ash, as there is nowhere to go, shut a door, and have your own space.

As Jared says, “Everyone has got compromises that they are dealing with.” And for Jared, the lack of a comfy couch to chill out on, or the ability to shut a door on an argument, is what he is willing to compromise for everything else the #vanlife has to offer.

Jared talks about living in a world with no fences, being in the moment and learning to deal with issues as the arise, building a community all over the world, and connecting with people and nature.

Jared is also one of the guys behind the hugely successful website vanlife.com.au and Van Life Diaries. Through his website, Jared organises gatherings in Australia and North America, for van lifers to connect in person and to welcome other people to the community to see what it is all about. I personally cannot wait to head along to one.

For me, this episode isn’t simply about living in a van. It is about looking at how you live your life, and if the way you live your life enables you to love and connect with people—especially strangers.

I hope you enjoy x

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SHOW NOTES

Van Life gatherings

Van Life Diaries

Van Life fit-outs

The Castle (Australian film)

Rebel On A Rainbow

Jim Lounsbury Film Director

Final Post

Kairos time

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The original Live Immediately theme music is by Timothy Mcphee. You can check out his music at www.firekites.bandcamp.com

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Have fun & live immediately.

mike x

PODCAST 076: ERIN CAREY – FAMILY OF FIVE SAILING TO ROAM THE WORLD

My guest today, Erin Carey, is, as she explains, your average wife, mother to three young boys, overworked, stressed and tied, who lives in suburbia in South Australia, nothing special.

And Erin describes herself like this so when you listen to her story, you realise that you can do it too, that you can “get out there and do whatever your dream may be.”

One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is the power in making the decision. Erin and her husband made the decision that they wanted to take their boys and sail around the world for a few years. They didn’t know how they were going to make it happen, but they made the decision.

Erin and I go quite deep on a number of topics—the confidence in finding other people that have already achieved what you’re hoping to do, the importance of having a common goal, how ideas change and evolve over time, learning new skills along the way, and how time allows you to discover more qualities about your kids and loved ones.

Erin also talks about how she saved to make this adventure a reality, because when she made the decision Erin had eight grand of credit card debt and no savings. I know you will love some of the things that Erin did to save money. What I really love about what Erin did is that she made changes to her daily life so her daily life could change.

This is an episode that will inspire you to make the decision in your life, to create change, and dare to dream big.

I hope you enjoy x

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SHOW NOTES

Laura Dekker Maidentrip Documentary

Mystery Science

Singapore Maths

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The original Live Immediately theme music is by Timothy Mcphee. You can check out his music at www.firekites.bandcamp.com

If you enjoyed the show, had fun, and maybe even learnt something, then make sure you subscribe via iTunes and while you’re there, why not leave a rating and a review. You know it will make my day.

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Have fun & live immediately.

mike x

PODCAST 075: GARTH ASHFORD – FROM GRIEF TO PEACE—HOW DEATH CAN TEACH YOU TO LIVE

Death is a natural part of life. It will touch us all throughout our life, and ultimately at the end of our days.

For my guest today, Garth Ashford, the unforgiving hands of death choked his life in a way that is unimaginable for any parent. Thirty years ago, at the age of twenty-nine, Garth held his nineteen-month-old baby girl Samantha in his arms, as her weak heart took its final beat. An experience that Garth will live with until his final day.

As much as this episode is about death and grief, it is about life and living. Garth shares his story of grief and how this changed his perspective on life, learning through the experiences and going within himself to find the answers, and the beautiful awareness and contentment in which he lives each day.

Garth’s journey has lead him to open The Soul Embrace, where he assist those who have suffered a loss in their lives to recover, rebuild and readapt. Garth helps people to embrace their soul.

Life’s lessons have cut deep into Garth’s soul, but this peaceful, beautiful, content human has embraced them, and strives to help others do the same.

I hope you enjoy x

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THANK YOU

The original Live Immediately theme music is by Timothy Mcphee. You can check out his music at www.firekites.bandcamp.com

If you enjoyed the show, had fun, and maybe even learnt something, then make sure you subscribe via iTunes and while you’re there, why not leave a rating and a review. You know it will make my day.

Thanks for stopping by and giving me some of your time.

Have fun & live immediately.

mike x