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She shares her top travel tips when you have kids in tow, as well as how she helps her clients navigate travel in a post covid world.Stick around till the very end when Alicia gives her top tips for finding the best prices for flights.How she travels solo with two kids.Her top tips on traveling with kids.How she helps her clients navigate travel in a post covid world.What her travel plans are for 2021Email: info@exploroholic.comWebsite: www.exploroholic.comFacebook + Instagram: @exploroholictravel

Clean Food Dirty Girl is a weekly Whole Food Plant-Based Meal Plan subscription that teaches people how to shop, cook, and eat plants that taste good. From humble beginnings of living off-grid with her family to finding sobriety in adulthood, Molly now teaches people all over the world to eat more plants, while finding joy in doing so.Find Molly at Cleanfooddirtygirl.comhttps://cleanfooddirtygirl.com/mealplans/How to cook collard greens for tortillas!  https://cleanfooddirtygirl.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-phytochemicals-and-gluten-free-tortilla-idea/

In episode 29 I have Linzey from The Family Fun Tour on Instagram. She and her family travel the globe full time and after having her on in season one I knew I wanted to have her on again for a chat about post covid travel.A slight disclaimer before listening to this episode, we recorded our chat in January of 2021 and President Biden had not yet taken office. SO please be aware that the information given in this episode has most likely changed. Please take all the necessary measures to safeguard yourself and others if you do choose to travel.Also, we are acutely aware that this topic comes from a very privileged place. Both Linzey and I acknowledge that in this episode and I just thought I would highlight that fact before you listen. Please know we are only having a conversation about this topic because travel means a lot to both of us and we want to share our experiences.Topics from this episode:How covid has changed long term travel plansWhat they are doing now post covid outbreakWe compare our experience of flying post covidHow Cancun is dealing with visitorsHow her family is traveling responsibly Buying airlines tickets after a pandemicWhat her families future plans are and how they will manage itFinding community while living on the road or abroadEpisode 9 with Linzey.Where to find Linzey:Www.Instagram.com/thefamilyfuntourWww.thefamilyfuntour.comWww.Facebook.com/thefamilyfuntourWww.Pinterest.com/thefamilyfuntour

Maud is the founder of an amazing app for parents called GoWhee app. It allows the user to find parent vetted locations around the globe for rentals, restaurants, playgrounds and much much more. As a parent she was struck by the need to have something like this but unable to find it while RV'ing across Europe with her young family. Why they started GoWhee AppHow they rented an RV in Europe and traveled full time. Where did they start and what did they see?How an RV helps you to experience a country in such a different way. Website: https://www.gowhee.comInstagram: @gowheeapp or https://www.instagram.com/gowheeapp/To download the app: https://gowhee.page.link/gowheesite

As new mothers we all can relate to hearing one thing but knowing in your gut that the answer is different. In today's show, I have an amazing conversation with Sarah Bennett about that common held experience and so much more. From traveling full time with her family of six to starting a wellness business from her Montana home, we dive deep into motherhood and all the wonderful life stories she has to share.How finding the underlying issues of her son's ailment as a baby spurred her to start her own business.Candida is masked as other ailments and how she knew in her gut what she was told by doctors was not right.She took action after her fourth child had candida and started her business for moms how need access to these products.She gives me advice for my son and a protocol for him.Her story of becoming vegan at a young age.How she married a meat eater and what it took to figure out her vegan eating habits.Her 4 vegan pregnanciesHow her husband came on board with the vegan lifestyleHow choosing what path is right for your family is so importantTips for people jumping into a vegan/plant-based lifestyleHaving grace for yourself and for othersHow moving her family into a travel trailer shifted her family's story and caused her and her husband to finally fall in love.How traveling helped her communicate her feelings better to her husband.Traveling changed the path of her family's life. LINKS:For 10% Off oNLe Organics products, use code WILDAIR at checkout!oNLe probiotic oNLe Coloidal silver Skinny Bitch: Buns in the Oven   Skinny Bastard   Spelt Dough recipe  Curry recipe   Energy bites   Muffins  IG: @backroadsbennetts   @onleorganics oNLeorganics.com 

Saying yes to adventure will look different to everyone, especially these days. For Lindsey Nubern and her family it has evolved a lot in the past year. With a new baby and covid wreaking havoc on travel plans they are having to reimagine what adventure looks like for them.Lindsey is also bringing a few trivia and get to know you questions from her new book 501 Questions: A Travel Game. She gets to know me a little better and we dig into some fun stories of travel and living abroad.**To get free email alerts about cheap flights departing from your favorite airports head to Scott'sCheapFlights.comBook available Nov. 17th 2020 (LINK)WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:How Covid has changed travel plans for them.Tidy dad episodeDifferences between small children and preteensHow she overcame the overwhelm of having less space in their camper.Saying yes to adventureLindsey asks me questions from her new trivia book!Would I go to New York City or Sidney Oprah House for New Years Eve?We talk about what recharges me and how that has changed through the years.If you could live anywhere for two years where would it be?Our time line for moving abroad. How lucky my husband and I are that our dreams are aligned.What was the nicest thing anyone did for you in another country?How people are kind all over the world.What you should and shouldn't say in German.Where was the first Oktoberfest held?Knowing the importance of switching off your processing side of your brain and just enjoying the experience.What are my goals and long term plans for the Wild Air Podcast?Find Lindsey online: @nuventuretravelsnuventuretravels.comFind Melissa:@MelissaRisenhooverSPONSOR:  Any time I'm with friends (or let's be honest, even strangers) and we start talking about travel, I always share my secret of how I use Scott's Cheap Flights to find the best deals on airfare. They take the leg work out of it for you by letting you pick your destination area and also your outgoing airport and be notified for FREE when these destinations have great deals. They will let you know how long they think the deal will be good for and the dates it's available. Great deals happen all the time, either by accident or on purpose by airlines like the one I received the other day for Oklahoma City to Munich Germany for $587 round trip! To get free email alerts about cheap flights departing from your favorite airports head to Scott'sCheapFlights.com

If you happen to catch my first interview with Ashton you are well aware that she knows her stuff when it comes to the enneagram. So much so that she wrote a book about it! In this episode we talk about how she uses the enneagram to navigate relationships of all kinds. Stick around till the end when we have some fun and enneatype the cast of friends.What we talk about in this episode:How the Enneagram helps with relationshipsHow her coaching worksWhat if your Enneatype is not “compatible” ?I ask her what types are most compatible.What her process is when guiding relationships to understanding each other with the help of the enneagram.How enneagram helps with work based settingsAshton breaks down FRIENDS character enneagram types. Her previous episode:   https://www.wildair.blog/podcast/16Follow her on IG @enneagramashtonListen to the Say Enneathing Podcast Buy Ashtons book: The Enneagram for Relationships: Transform Your Connections with Friends, Family, Colleagues, and in LoveFollow Melissa on IG: @melissarisenhoover 

Have you found yourself looking at your essential oils and not knowing the first thing to do or wondering if you're using them correctly? In this episode I chat with Queren King, mother, gardner and aromatherapist. From becoming an American citizen and experiencing loss she found her path to natural living and aromatherapy. We talk about her journey to aromatherapy, herbalism and her tips on what oils to use for travel and calming our nerves, thank you 2020. What we talk about in this episode:Melissa essential oil, therapeutic for herShe shares her journey into aromatherapyHow her Mexican heritage aided her in aromatherapy and herbalismHow being nicer to our bodies means also understanding how to use oils correctly.We talk about how and why she has become more conservative while using essential oils.Make sure you can see the testingHow herbalism and essential oils compliment each otherThrough loss she found natural living and aromatherapyI ask her how to use essential oils to help with emotions during this crazy time in the worldHer top calming oilsWhat oils she recommends for travelLINKS:Her immigration story : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-beyond-borders-immigration-stories/id1475985254?id=1475985254The essential oil universityAromahead Aroma Culture (now Floranella)Aromatics InternationalEdens GardenPlant TherapyMountain Rose HerbsEssential oils inhaler Follow Queren:https://www.instagram.com/querenking/https://www.querenking.com/ Grab your free mindfulness worksheet!https://www.wildair.blog/mindfulness 

Guiding and not controlling your childrenBecoming veganPowerlifting and the food she fuels withMicro greens and how to grow themPlantproof podcastBootstrap farmer- starter kitElizabeth on IG: @bunny_meets_bear Follow Melissa on IG @melissarisenhoover**To purchase your oNLe Organics probiotics and other amazing products head to onleorganics.com and use code WILDAIR at check out for 10% off.

What we talk about in this episode: - What is womb healing- What are the moon phases and how do they affect our bodies.- New Moon- the darkest, a time for introspection and low energy. (Winter)   - Waxing Moon- rebirth, illumination (Spring time)     - Full Moon- Energy goes up (Summer)   - Waining Moon- a time for assessing and letting go, shedding. (Fall)- How our cycles are synced up with the moon and how they affect the different phases of our menstruation.- The Yin and Yang of your phases- Birth controls affect on our phases.- How men are on a 24 hour hormone phase.- What Victoria does for self care and the way her partner helps her.- Why self care during menstruation is key.- How she works with her clients to balance hormones. https://victoriarichmond.com/Instagram: @victoriawhitleyyGrab her free sacred cycles chart

What we talked about in this episode:What it's like to be a male in a female dominated niche.Breaking stereotypes and balancing the gender roles in the home.How it's easier to accept information from a male on these topicsHow his mental health journey and fatherhood resonates with the male audience.What it's like to live tiny in NYCHow small spaces push you out into your town.How do you manage toys for three kids in a small space and what boundaries they use to fulfill what they desire.What our generation is doing differently as parents and how we are breaking the cycleHow living on one salary has allowed them to do more.How they pack and travel with three kidsHis top tips on how to plan for travel with a family Amazon packing cubesthetidydad.cominstagram.com/tidydad

So what should you expect from season two?Well this season I plan on focusing on the topics I enjoy talking about. Holistic health, veganism, intentional living and most of all travel. I think that if you resonate with these topics you will absolutely love what I have in store.

In todays episode I chat with Organizational Coach Jennifer Burnham and this one conversation totally changed my perspective on where I was spending my time. SO much so that I am now working with her 1 on 1 to help me in my business and personal life, and let me tell you, it's amazing. I've only had two weeks with her and already I am feeling more clear headed and focused on what my goals really are. So if you are in need of some direction in your life do not miss this chat about decluttering, time management and everything in between.

I traveled up to Oklahoma City to interview Kate in person and get all the details on her new business venture. She shares amazing insight on how to turn your dreams into goals and then how to overcome the fear that may arise when reaching those goals. We also dive into the topic of family culture and how the choices we make as parents shape it.

Melissa goes solo and shares 5 ways you can keep your families schedules from running your life and hopefully it will help you put the calm back in your weeks.

If you have ever wondered what exactly the enneagram is, where it comes from or how to even find your number, look no further! In todays episode I chat with Ashton from @enneagramashton on instagram. She explains the core fears and motivations of each type and how to best find your number, she also shares her tips on how to hone in on one type if you're struggling to choose between two. Get a pen and paper ready because you will definitely learn something in this episode.

In this episode I catch up with Lindsay and Adam from Nuventure Travels while they are taking a break from nomadic life in their Casita to welcome their new baby boy into the family. We talk about how they live and work on the road full time, what camper life was like in New Zealand, how they approach work and money and how minimalism looks different in each chapter of life.

In episode 14 I get the pleasure of sharing Jason and Lorraine's story from Sow the Land Youtube channel. After Jason battled and overcame cancer they decided to sell most of their belongings and move cross country to the mountains of North Carolina. After settling in they became passionate about growing their own food and understanding how less stress, good nutrition and moving the body really had an impact on their health and wellness. I hope you enjoy getting to know Jason and Lorraine.

Artist, Mother, World Traveler and fashion lover Lizzy Ensor from Lizzy Loves Health comes on the show to share her knowledge and experience in some really fun topics. We talk about homeschooling and how they stay unbusy, her debt free journey, international travel and how she plans to fund it, and we wrap up the conversation with her top tips on finding your fashion style. Make sure to check out the show notes for links to everything mentioned.

On this weeks episode I chat with Bethany Douglass. She's a blogger, mother to 4 and homeschooler. I was so thrilled when she agreed to come on the show b/c I really appreciate her approach to motherhood and also the wisdom she shares through her writing. We talk about raising children and navigating the transition into the teen years, social media and how to protect our children and we even talk about Instagram and how she manages her use. I hope you enjoy this amazing episode

My friend and holistic living coach Ameryn Briggs joins me on the show today. She shares her families journey to a more intentional and slow paced lifestyle. We talk about all the things, like family rhythms, simplifying food and listening to our bodies. Ameryn has an open and joyful personality that is infectious and I hope you hear that in this episode.

In episode 10 Melissa and Brandon talk about how they have made some unconventional choices in their 14 years of marriage and they gives tips on how they have overcome the push back they received from making these not so "normal" choices.

In episode 9 my guest Linzey Taylor and I chat about her families story of transitioning to full time nomadic life. They are avid travelers and Linzey gives some great tips on making expeditions with kids. Grab your passport (and if you're me get it renewed) because this episode is sure to get you excited about travel!

In todays episode I chat with Mallory Crain about that unfortunate moment when you realized nothing sparks joy. I also ask her how she manages to feed a large family on a plant based diet. If you're needing to find a kindred spirit or just a little camaraderie in your minimalist journey you'll love this episode.

I chat with budgeting expert Jessi Fearon. We talk about how her Catholic faith and how it shaped her journey to becoming debt free, how to tackle those large Costco runs, and what social media has meant to her on her journey of debt free living.

In episode 6 I chat with my friend Larisa Barth. She is such an encouragement to me when it comes to a low-waste lifestyle. Her and her family have drastically reduced the amount of waste they produce and she is here today to share her tips and also items she uses for low-waste travel. Get a pen and paper handy because you're sure to need it.

In todays show I chat with Heather Portwood. She is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to Essential oils and I was really eager to have her on to talk. She shares her story of finding essential oils and why they are the gateway to so many other life changes.We talk about using essential oils for emotional support and how they can help release stored emotions in the body.

Mother, minimalist, vegan and gentle parenting advocate Madison Gray comes onto the podcast to chat about her story to minimalism. We talk about how minimalism makes our lives easier as mothers and how her families many moves have helped them to finally strip all the excess away. She also shares her story of pursuing a dream life for her family and how they downsized into a small 480 sq. ft. bungalow on the beach in San Diego. We also talk about her reasons why she became plant based vegan and how simplicity in all aspects of life has made her a lighter, happier and more positive person. At the end of the show I ask her my “end of the podcast question”…What can you not let go of? Make sure to stick around till the end because I think you will love her answer, it opens up a conversation about smart phones and social media. Madison has been my friend for awhile now and I know that you will love her personality and joy for life as much as I do. Madison's Youtube ChannelMadison on IG: @MadisunGrayMentioned in this episode:China StudyHow Not to DieThe LIGHT Phone II

In this episode 3 of the Minimelist podcast I chat with minimalist and blogger Erin Tannehill. Her and her husband drastically shifted their life and downsized to 600 square feet getting rid of 85% of their belongings. With years of living with less under her belt Erin is now focusing on living a more sustainable lifestyle and helping others to do the same. Erin and I talk about a lot of different topics within minimalism, I've known Erin for some time now and I love that she is an open book and really enjoys the process of teaching people how to change their mindset and embrace this amazing lifestyle. The Tannehill HomesteadErin on Instagram @thetannehillhomesteadErin on Pinterest

In this episode I sit down with my husband Brandon. We unpack a topic that is near and dear to our hearts, it's something we like to call Whole Life Minimalism. This is one of those episodes I think you will absolutely love. We talk about minimizing our impact on our body, mind, spirit and others. By the end of this episode you'll have a deeper understanding of who we are and what minimalism has done for our family.**CORRECTION: Brandon was in fact on an episode of Cohesive Home. You can find it HERE!

In today's show I sit down with my friend Kim. I love her perspective on life as a minimalist because two of her 4 kids are teenagers and she has managed to navigate the switch to a more simple life with many different ages at home. We talk about the guilt of getting rid of items that have been gifted to you and she gives me a wonderful mind set shift to help me overcome that guilt. The main goal of this conversation was to talk about mental health. Kim has lived through the positive impact a minimalist lifestyle can have on your mental state and she shares her journey with us in this episode. Mentioned in this episode: The Minimalists PodcastMarie Kondo's book Kim's Instagram: @cowtownvintage