You might expect getting a cancer diagnosis on the heels of kicking a heroin addiction and homelessness rough. Maybe adding the loss of both your parents, almost being killed by a deadly spider or a runaway truck would have you throw in the towel? How about getting hijacked by protestors in Nicaragua or sitting with your best friend while they take their last breath of life? Hard to believe one person not only lived through it, but found laugher and purpose through the process. In this new podcast centered on mental health, storyteller Sam Johnson and her guests explore the messiest parts of life and the silver linings that surround them. Sam knows first hand that life is short so EAT DESSERT FIRST!
Mental Health Advocate and fellow vanlifer Sloane Thomas joins Sam for an incredibly vulnerable conversation about prioritizing mental wellbeing, using social media as a tool for remote community support, and their diametrically opposed in-patient rehab experiences. But first, Sourdough Bread and Chocolate Chips!
Fellow nomad, Chris Ives joins the podcast as Sam tells the story of her "wait, what's Vanlife?" moment, how a troublesome travel partner nearly came between her and picking up her dream rig, and how doing a van build can let you know who your friends really are. But first, Uncle Eddie's Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies!
As as a special holiday treat, Sam's sister, Sara semi-voluntarily sits down for an episode about some Johnson family, Christmas traditions! But first, some "homemade" cupcakes, and the beautiful cake you're looking at, right now!
Sam sits down with the Busted Slate team to tell them about her return from the Bahamas, how her grief led to a 30 year old's take on the midlife crisis, and the subsequent road trip around Oregon that changed the course of her life. But first, Ocean Rolls from Oregon's own, Sparrow Bakery!
Reeling from the events of Episode #1, Sam ends up on an impromptu grief trip to the Bahamas where, after a terrible first impression, her friendship with Domenic begins. But first, a delicious Ukulele performance by Domenic!
Sam sits down with her close friend Domenic to talk birthdays at the beach, bachelor party entertainment gone awry and the effects of the unexpected loss that preceded their friendship. But first, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Pie!
It's the Pilot! Sam and the Busted Slate Team get together to talk about spending the Fall off the road, reminisce on the Vanlife gathering that brought them together and unpack how COVID-19 turned some exciting plans upside down, leading not so indirectly to this very podcast. But first, Dirtbag Dirt Cake!
Life is unpredictable, dangerous, tragic, and difficult, so let's EAT DESSERT FIRST! In this brand new, bi-weekly podcast with storyteller Sam Johnson, we find meaning and purpose in the messiest parts of life.Listen to the trailer to get to know our host, Sam, and for some quick previews of some upcoming episodes!
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