Life + Van

New year, new Where We Wander episode (new podcast name, woohoo!) Lot's of fresh starts going into 2023 and we're so excited to take you on the journey with us! In this episode, we revisit our 50hr+ drive from Ontario to British Columbia with our van, our 3 cats and everything we own crammed into it. I share my successes and failures as a content creator and I think made podcast history on our show by crying for the first time?! Things really got THAT emotional. We discuss the realities of turning your hobbies into full-time gigs and why that may not actually be a good thing... We cover it all this week. Hosts: @kryswanders + @caffeinatedtaylor Intro Song: The Kickback - Caines

We're back with Season 2! We took a much needed break and have come back to share what the next year is going to look like for us, our cats and the van. We're so excited to finally get to share this with y'all and are so looking forward to starting the podcast on such a high note. Make sure to check out our socials, linked below, to stay updated in real time! Hosts: Krys + Taylor (@kryswanders + @caffeinatedtaylor) Theme Song: The Kickback - Caines

You have been asking for this episode for a long time and its F I N A L L Y here!! We answer your questions about sex and intimacy while living as full-time nomads. Also sharing our personal experiences when living in our van for a year. We believe in being as transparent as possible for those wanting all the details that come with the lifestyle shift + what to expect. Hosts: @lifeandvanpodcast Theme Song: The Kickback - Caines

What do you do when you graduate from college, get the cushy 9-5 corporate job yet don't feel happy? You buy a Ford Transit high-roof! Well, at least, that's what our friend Navod did. He had that startling moment we can all relate to. Realizing how many things he had yet to experience and how desperately he wanted to. Tune in to hear Navod speak on social anxiety, mental health on the road and his determination to hit all 50 states while in his van. Host: @kryswanders @lifeandvanpodcast | https://www.instagram.com/lifeandvanpodcast/ Guest: @navodthenomad | https://www.instagram.com/navodthenomad/ Intro Song: Caines - The Kickback

Have you ever asked your friends what their ACTUAL thoughts were when you told them you wanted to move into a van and travel the country? Krys was met with unwavering support when she told her loved ones she was doing just that, but after 3 years in the nomadic community she wants to know: were they holding back concern? This weeks episode features Krys' friend Tami, a friendship spanning over 10 years and her honest thoughts about vanlife and what it meant for Krys. As well as a birds-eye view of how much they've grown since high school, with all the embarrassing stories to go with it. Host: @kryswanders @lifeandvanpodcast Guest: Tami Intro Song: Caines - The Kickback

To say this weeks episode is inspirational would be an understatement to the amazing and candid Jessica, from the @the.painted.buffalo, while sharing her story. We get into why she left the military, what lead her to want to travel in a bus with her kids and what she's doing for retired veterans to raise awareness about mental health through ammo cans filled with art supplies. You can make a donation to the Paint Can Project here: https://www.paintedbuffalostudio.com/getinvolved Host: @kryswanders @lifeandvanpodcast Guest: @the.painted.buffalo Intro Song: Caines - The Kickback

This week, we took this interview to our favourite location - the OUTDOORS! That's right, those nature sounds you hear are REAL! We loved recording outside with our surprise guest this week, who holds a very special place in our hearts and has been mentioned multiple times on the pod when sharing stories. If you want to show your support, leaving a 5-star review wherever you're listening to this podcast will do just that! This helps us reach more listeners and to continue to bring this show to your ear-holes. We appreciate ya! Hosts: @lifeandvanpodcast Intro Song: Caines - The Kickback

Meet Chas, a traveling content creator turned content creator coach, who Krys had the pleasure of sitting down with to ask her where it all began. Chas dives into her love for travel and how she managed to turn it into a full-time gig, allowing not only her but also her husband to quit his job to work alongside her. Her community consists of over 61k followers that are constantly learning from her stories, reels and posts. She explains how life-changing it was to go from a job she could no longer stand to helping creators with as little as 300 followers land major brand deals. This chat left us feeling so beyond inspired and we think you'll feel similarly after tuning in. Host: @kryswanders @lifeandvanpodcast Guest: @through.the.llyns Cover Art: @sunchasermedia.co Theme Song: The Kickback - Caines

Krys left for a solo female van trip in the US of A... and quickly found herself so ill that she had to take a flight home to be admitted into the hospital within 6 days of starting. This is the full break down of the trip, what happened and what's next. Hosts: @lifeandvanpodcast Cover Art: @sunchasermedia.co Theme Song: The Kickback - Caines

This week, Krys had the unique pleasure of chatting with April, who works with the incredible team at Outdoorsy, a tiny home on wheels rental company. Like airbnb for those that crave the open road, Outdoorsy aims to reconnect people to their love for adventure by giving people easy and economical access to experience the great outdoors by taking their lodging with them. I've received countless messages from followers asking where they can start when looking to take the next steps into vanlife and honestly, I'd seriously recommend renting a rig from Outdoorsy first before going ahead and putting all your life savings into an expensive vehicle. Host: @kryswanders @lifeandvanpodcast Guest: April from @Outdoorsy Cover Art: @sunchasermedia.co Theme Song: The Kickback - Caines

You'll notice for a brief period at the top of the episode, the audio changes. Taylor + I were having far too much fun with our bevies before realizing the mics detached. C L A S S I C! But, we fixed it and continued on with probably our most hilarious episode yet. Obligatory van update at the end of course. Let us know your thoughts on the questions we asked each other from the "ask men/women" subreddit! Hosts: @lifeandvanpodcast Cover Art: @sunchasermedia.co Theme Song: The Kickback - Caines

In the history of this podcast, we've had the pleasure of hosting a diverse number of tiny homes, ranging from vans, ambulances, and even honda civics. One we haven't focused on too much however, is bus builds. That's about to change this week. You're about to meet Nicole + Charlie, a duo currently residing in the US who spent a little over a year converting the dreamiest bus that I believe exists out there. I'm talking about a full kitchen, bathroom, wood-burning stove and loads of space to work, chill, and sleep. If you want to see photos, make sure you check us out on Instagram at @lifeandvanpodcast to see our post that includes shots of their entire layout or listen to this episode on our YouTube channel under kryswanders! Host: @kryswanders @lifeandvanpodcast Guest: @outbackskoolie Cover Art: @sunchasermedia.co Theme Song: The Kickback - Caines

Taylor + Krys take a new spin on this weeks episode. Diving deep into the profound healing properties of psychedelics whilst blowing the doors wide open on the truths behind prescription drugs. Thinking of microdosing to help treat ADHD? Use code "kryswanders" at Schedule35 website. Hosts: @lifeandvanpodcast Cover Art: @sunchasermedia.co Theme Song: The Kickback - Caines

Thought vanlife was cool? This episode might blow your mind. Forced into living in her Honda Civic due to the high rent prices in California, Nikita is a full-time content creator with the plans for a van build on the horizon, and she is taking each new day and adventure in stride. 2.5 years of solo, female nomad living and an audience of 1 mil+, she shares her story not only online but on this week's episode. Safety on the road, exploring the possibility of relationships, and so much more. Tune in! Host: @kryswanders @lifeandvanpodcast Guest: @nikitacrump Cover Art: @sunchasermedia.co Theme Song: The Kickback - Caines

While building out their second van, Krys + Taylor craved life on the road again. With the help of Outdoorsy, they rented a converted van to take on an 11 day trip. Tune in to hear about their trip, what they'd do differently and some insight on what to expect when traveling on the East Coast. Hosts: @kryswanders + @caffeinatedtaylor @lifeandvanpodcast Cover Art: @sunchasermedia.co Theme Song: The Kickback - Caines

During the height of the pandemic, Blix + Bess chose to ditch their home in the Bay Area and purchased their first pre-converted van to hit the road. Being on the road as a couple can definitely put your relationship to the test and living in such a tiny space can truly make alone time together... difficult to navigate. Blix and Bess have used their platform to highlight how arguments get resolved when stuck in 84 sqft of space, celebrating the wins of communication and understanding, as well as the honest look into a couples sex life on the road. Checkout the podcast on Instagram: @lifeandvanpodcast Host: @kryswanders from @lifeandvanpodcast Guests: @blixandbess Cover Art: @sunchasermedia.co Theme Song: The Kickback - Caines

The duo are back! Krys + Taylor (@lifeandvanpodcast) play "Space Between Us", a questions card game meant to ask unique and wild questions. Of course, a van update is provided right off the top. Find out why Content Creator Krys + Software Developer Taylor hate the internet and what they'd change. Hosts: @kryswanders + @caffeinatedtaylor @lifeandvanpodcast Cover Art: @sunchasermedia.co Theme Song: The Kickback - Caines

Currently in sunny San Diego escaping the winter months of Canada, Nick + Raychel are exploring the country in their converted, retired ambulance. After returning home from Cambodia right before the world went into lockdown, they desired a lifestyle that would allow them to keep up their adventures whilst navigating their ever-growing audience from Youtube to Instagram and TikTok, all while keeping it as real as possible. Checkout this weeks episode to also hear how Krys almost left Taylor once her video hit 500k views. Hosts: @kryswanders + @caffeinatedtaylor Guests: @nickandraychel Cover Art: @sunchasermedia.co Theme Song: The Kickback - Caines

It's obvious Krys was beyond excited for this interview with vanlife couple Meghan + Matt. Not only major inspirations to her, but to their ever-growing audience on Instagram/Youtube/TikTok as well. Chatting about working with brands as content creators and projects to help others work out the finances of living full-time on the road, this duo have so much to share, along with their hilarious banter to make for quite a fun episode. Host: @kryswanders Guests: @meghanandmatt Cover Art: @sunchasermedia.co Theme Song: The Kickback - Caines

We're back with another guest interview, it's been a minute! Krys is joined by Charlie + Jenn, 2 nomads making their way across the US in their van with their 2 dogs. They are known for keeping it real online about the realities of living on the road whilst nurturing a community within their online space. They are exactly the kind of people you'd hope to meet on the road. Host: @kryswanders Guests: @lost.renegades + @lostchazz Cover Art: @sunchasermedia.co Theme Song: The Kickback - Caines

Last episode Krys + Taylor covered the subreddit "Am I the Asshole?" and this week they covered "Relationship Advice" subreddit. Tune in to listen to these two discuss fights over tied boots and "baby-trapping". Hosts: @kryswanders + @taylor.mclean15 Cover Art: @taylorray.ca Intro Song: The Kickback - Caines

They're back! Krys + Taylor kickoff their return from their mini hiatus with a hilarious and insightful reading of stories from the subreddit "Am I The Asshole?" Like episodes like this? Let Krys + Taylor know by leaving a review or sharing this weeks episode on social media. Van Build content to be included still! Hosts: @kryswanders + @taylor.mclean15 Cover Art: @taylorray.ca Intro Song: The Kickback - Caines

Never have we ever left an interview feeling so fired up + empowered than we did after talking to Jack from @paralyzedtopeaks. Real estate prodigy to paralyzed from the neck down, stroking out + all loss of motor skills, life changed pretty quickly for our pal Jack. Seeing life in a new lens, tune into this weeks episode where we talk about mindset during trauma, death + dating, and, oh yeah, being one of the first men to be climbing with quadriplegia. Guests: @paralyzedtopeaks Host: @kryswanders Cover Art: @taylorray.ca Intro Song: The Kickback - Caines

Austin + Janna are a young couple traveling in their converted Mercedes Sprinter, which actually came totally wrecked + they restored it. Being the budding entrepreneurs they are, sharing their life on social media was all part of the game plan when it came to being content creators. What they didn't expect: to receive 18 million views (and counting) on their TikTok video about showering on the road. These two have big plans for what life in their tiny home will look like in the next year, branching out to new business plans + models that I don't think anyone has even thought to do yet. Check out this weeks episode with this incredibly awesome couple! This weeks episode is sponsored by Pakt Bag. Use code "WANDERS20" when checking out with The Pakt One or The Pakt Travel Backpack to take 20% off your order. https://paktbags.com/collections/all-products Host: @kryswanders Guests: @austinandjanna Cover Art: @taylorray.ca Intro Song: The Kickback - Caines

Let's talk about LGBTQ+ representation in the nomad community. Gene + Shay are a queer couple traveling in their '84 Dodge Campervan. From traveling with cats to fair representation in the community for not only LGBTQ+ but also people of colour, we highlight how important it is for everyone from all walks of life to realize they deserve to belong no matter who they are. Krys also realized after watching Gene + Shay's latest vlog, that she too wants a ribbon cutting ceremony for when she moves into the van. This episode was sponsored by Pakt Bags. Use code WANDERS20 when purchasing the Pakt One or the Pakt Travel backpack https://paktbags.com/collections/all-products Hosts: @kryswanders + @taylor.mclean15 Guests: @geneandshay Cover Art: @taylorray.ca Intro Music: The Kickback - Caines

Krys + Taylor try something different this week. Taylor really wanted the opportunity to interview Krys about what she's got going on right now + learn about where she wants to be career-wise in 5 years... does anyone really know the answer to that question? The duo gets back to your regularly scheduled program next week with back-to-back interviews with some of the prominent nomads currently on the scene. This episode is dedicated to our listener, Dieter! Thank you for the endless feedback + support. Hosts: @kryswanders + @taylor.mclean15 Cover Art: @taylorray.ca Intro Music: The Kickback - Caines

Krys + Taylor are back this week to share the updates on their van build... and the lack of. Discussing the build, the struggle to locate products, violating Instagram guidelines + Krys sharing how weird she thinks it is to name drop movie titles in the actual film, this episode delves into a LOT. Let us know if you enjoyed this weeks episode by leaving us a review! Hosts: @kryswanders + @taylor.mclean15 Cover Art: @taylorray.ca Intro Song: The Kickback - Caines

If you've ever wondered what vanlife in Australia is like, Claires got you covered. Starting her journey during the pandemic, Claire discusses what the road to thriving looks like as a budding entrepreneur. With her podcast "road to thriving" newly on the air, make sure to check out Claires show where she shares deep + thoughtful insights on thriving while traveling, adventure filled alternative lifestyle. Hosts: @kryswanders Cover art: @taylorray.ca Intro Song: The Kickback - Caines

*MINI EPISODE BUT NOT REALLY CAUSE IT'S 35 MINS* Krys opens up about her journey into the person you all know now from @thevanlife_. Although Krys couldn't be happier with where she's at currently, it was a long road of self-discovery, loss + battles with mental health. Being able to reflect on such turbulent times has provided her with the insight to be vulnerable with those who may be experiencing difficult times themselves. Know that it does get better, I promise. Host: @thevanlife_ Cover Art: @taylorray.ca Intro Music: The Kickback - Caines

Okay, so we may have had a beer too many... and for Krys, that means having a beer at all. This week, we get into our plans for the van layout. TOTALLY subject to change, but for now, this is our rough idea. We agreed we'd each get one vito during the build if we don't like what the other is proposing... did you ever have to make a tough call on something your partner really liked but you HATED? Tune in this week to hear us make a final decision on the age old question... fixed bed or converted seating/bed? Hosts: @thevanlife_ Podcast Art: @taylorray.ca Intro Music: The Kickback - Caines

In this weeks episode, Krys chatted with Charlie + Dale, @climbingvan, about their vanlife journey, the creation of their website, and the new release of their book "the van conversion bible". Tune in to hear their amazing story and to learn the WHY this Friday! Host: @thevanlife_ Guests: @climbing van + https://climbingvan.co.uk Cover Art: @taylorray.ca Intro Music: The Kickback - Caines

Krys had the pleasure of sitting down and recording with Isaac from @skooliana on this weeks episode. Discussing all things content creation, staying inspired on a platform that can quickly get you down, and best practices for running a successful account, Isaac's got you covered. Tune in and listen to tips and tricks from the master himself. Host: @thevanlife_ Guest: @skooliana Cover art: @taylorray.ca Intro Music: The Kickback by Caines

Oh wow, a special bonus episode! Krys + Taylor dive into how vanlife effected their relationship and what in their lives have forever changed due to it. Tune in as our hosts discuss sharing a tiny space, building expectations, and what kind of mentality you need to have to get into vanlife. This episode is all about dating in the nomadic community. Hosts: @thevanlife_ Cover Art: @Taylorray.ca Intro Music: The Kickback by Caines

What happens when you get two ADHD riddled nomads on a podcast together? Chaos. Beautiful, out of control, chaos. This week, Krys interviews Bennie, who happens to fight wildfires while living in a decommissioned ambulance, and talks about how vanlife improved her ADHD symptoms and overall quality of life. Buckle up for this wild episode about mental health, discovering yourself and how vanlife has forever altered Bennie's way of life. Host: @thevanlife_ Guest: @Benniemeetsworld Podcast Cover Art: @taylorray.ca Intro Song: Kickback by Caines

This week, Krys + Taylor were delighted to be able to interview @4babesandabus which include Skye, Gaby, Matt & Halle. Together, they share their journey to travel across America & parts of Canada with their bus, Beanie. We were eager to find out how 2 couples could live in a bus, let alone 4 friends! Tune in to find out their plans for their layout and adventures on this weeks episode.

This week, Krys + Taylor dive into vanlife online. Specifically, the romanticized content we all see scrolling through our newsfeed that may not be all it's cracked up to seem like. From overflowing chemical toilets, to possibly finding out Taylor may have accidentally stumbled onto some childhood neglect stories, this pair validate stationary vanlife and the true beauty behind parking full-time.

This week, Krys + Taylor sit down with @beboldlittleones, Rachel & Mike, to discuss the in's and out's of travelling in a sprinter with 3 kids. They discuss how not every day is a guarantee and to take advantage of opportunities while you can. Raising 3 young, bi-racial girls, Rachel & Mike want to teach them that they do have a place in this world, that they CAN wear princess dresses while hiking and still be bad-ass, and the importance of leave no trace. Join us in this episode to see how this family of 5 make it all work.

Your hosts Krys + Taylor dive into their first episode introducing you to the world of van life. They describe the layout for the podcast moving forward, and take you on the journey of who, what, why, where and how! This podcast is meant for anyone in the nomadic community, those thinking of joining or individuals looking to live vicariously through their stories.