Nomad Ramblings: Conversations from the Road

We had a really great time recording this episode and I think it shows in the conversation. Both of us are becoming much more comfortable with podcasting and we look forward to pumping out more episodes on the reg going forward. In this episode, Craig interviews Brian on his video strategy for YouTube. Brian’s channel, Off-Grid Backcountry Adventures, hit the 100K subscriber milestone over the weekend so Craig dives into what strategies Brian has been using to make his channel appeal to the masses. Thanks to everyone for tuning in! Brian’s YouTube Channel

Welcome to episode number 60 of Nomad Ramblings: Conversations from the Road. We recorded this episode inside Brian’s topper in an undisclosed location in Rim Country, Arizona. I (Craig) left Gunnison just under a week ago to take my nomad game to another level by throwing myself into my YouTube channel - The Coleman Road Journal - and other nomad revenue generating strategies. To that end, I’d greatly appreciate it if you seek out and subscribe to my channel. There’s some decent stuff up there now, including some video of this conversation, and more content will be coming on a regular basis. Today, Brian and I talked about how we’ve found the nomad lifestyle bolsters our mental resilience. In the last episode, we talked about our nomad strategies to fortify our economic resilience to situations like the coronavirus, and to day we turn our attention to our mental resilience. We both revisit our past experiences with substance abuse and mental health challenges (see episodes 12 and 18), and talk about how the COVID19 situation is ripe for stress and substance abuse for those in lock-down situations. We encourage everybody to be mindful of their stress and pursue healthy outlets for relief. Naturally, the backcountry nomad approach is working for us.

There’s no doubt these are challenging times and many are facing despair over finances, loss of income, and life threatening illnesses. Living through such an experience can help us to identify any weaknesses in our resiliency. How can you become better prepared to ensure stable income when the next crisis unfolds? In this episode we discuss content creation as a full-time job and how it’s essentially recession-proof. Brian explains his method of growing his YouTube Channel to 70K subscribers and Craig decides to jump in feet first producing videos about living on the road with his blind dog, Roux. This was a really fun episode to record from our camp outside of Sedona. Hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as we did! Thanks for tuning in.__________________Do you have any questions for us? If so, please email us via the contact form on Brian’s website (link below) . We’d be happy to address any areas of interest you may have. Thanks for tuning in!Get to know your podcast hosts:Craig Coleman- Website | YouTubeBrian Galyon- Website | YouTube

Hey Everyone, Brian here. We are currently truck camping and social distancing outside of Sedona, AZ at an incredible location with amazing views. Craig left Gunnison a few days ago and we’ve met up with fellow nomads Christo, Jason, and Beau to create what we’ve nicknames the Covid Cul de Sac. In this episode, Craig talks about his experience on the front lines dealing with the general public with his bus driving responsibilities and I dive into the extreme isolation I’ve endured for the past three months. We both agree spending time with fellow nomads during this crisis has definitely been chicken soup for the soul.Do you have any questions for us? If so, please email us via the contract form . We’d be happy to address any areas of interest you may have. Thanks for tuning in!Get to know your podcast hosts:Craig Coleman- Website | YouTubeBrian Galyon- Website | YouTube

Hey Everyone! We hope you all are staying healthy and happy during the current corona virus crisis. Today’s episode starts out with a brief update from both Brian and Craig with what they’ve been experiencing since the health crisis took hold. After that, we dive into the possible benefits of a society experiencing major disruption to daily life which may cause one to make positive changes to their set of values. We both feel minimalism holds many answers to the problems most people are facing today. Thanks for tuning in! Get to know your podcast hosts:Craig Coleman- Website | YouTubeBrian Galyon- Website | YouTube

Hey Everyone! Hope you all are having a great start to 2020! This episode turned out being really good…I (Brian here) went into this with a slight cold but Craig really stepped up to deliver a solid conversation. We start out talking about my winter camping endeavors which started up on Dec 27th and then we switch gears to Craig who explains how living a nomadic existence has shaped his new value set. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. Thanks for tuning in!Get to know your podcast hosts:Craig Coleman- Website | YouTubeBrian Galyon- Website | YouTube

Hey Everyone! We took a short break from recording episodes due to very busy personal schedules but now we’re back and we’ve got a wide range of topics to cover. This episode hits on censorship and how corporate influence is limiting free speech. Brian shares his experience with YouTube censorship while Craig explains his life plan to avoid these controlling scenarios. Thanks for tuning in!Get to know your podcast hosts:Craig Coleman- Website | YouTubeBrian Galyon- Website | YouTube

An October 31, 2019, Colorado Sun article sparked a forceful backlash by the outdoor community toward the online retailer, Backcountry.com (BCDC). Their sin? The company filed for trademarks to own the word “backcountry” for a broad swath of uses and the Goliath retailer deployed its army of lawyers to slay any and all small businesses daring to use the word in their products or company name. The first lawsuit was filed on July 27, 2016 and 50 companies have fallen victim to this predatory practice. (Link to the United States Patent and Trademark Office website itemizing BCDC’s patent and trademark activities). Since the publication of Colorado Sun’s article, the uprise by the outdoor community has been swift and fierce.This episode captures Brian and Craig’s discussion about BCDC’s actions and the recent backlash. Given Brian’s company’s name is Colorado Backcountry Adventures, his reaction and judgment are justifiably passionate. This is quite personal for him.There’s been a flurry of discussion across the internet. Here’s a list of relevant links to the subject and our conversation:BCDC’s (fake) apologyFacebook group Boycott BackcountryDOTcomKyle Frost’s article, “The Backcountry.com debacle isn't really about trademarks,” on the Outbound CollectiveBoth Brian and Craig agree that the crux of BCDC’s sin is their attempt to own what is a spiritual term for outdoor enthusiasts, but the pathway to their redemption is murky. Craig still hopes that the company can find its way out of purgatory; Brian prefers they burn in hell. Regardless, the two discuss what the possible avenues are to make amends.Get to know your podcast hosts:Craig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInBrian Galyon - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

What’s up everybody, welcome to episode 53 of Nomad Ramblings. This is Craig coming to you from Newport News, Virginia. Brian’s out camping Chaco Canyon in the Southwest. Today’s episode covers a variety of topics. We start the discussion ranting a bit - Brian about troubles he experienced at the start of his recent travels, and me about the outdoor retailer, Cabela’s. After venting a bit, we turn our attention to my travels in New England and New York. In particular, we digest my approach to urban stealth camping in New York City. Then the conversation shifts to discussing Brian’s new strategy and service plan for unlimited data. It’s called Netbuddy. For those in need, the service seems worth pursuing. Finally, we round out our chat laying out our plans for the next month or two. So sit back for another rambling conversation and, as always, drop a line with whatever feedback y’all have.Get to know your podcast hosts:Craig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInBrian Galyon - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Joshua Killeen, a US Veteran War Photographer, lives off-grid on a beautiful property in Northern Arizona and is the Media Coordinator for the Arizona Rural Landowners Association. This Association was recently formed in order to combat the corruption, harassment, and extortion from Yavapai County code enforcement officers on rural landowners which has been happening for years. From landowners being charged astronomical permitting fees to being kicked off their land, the corruption is widespread in Northern Arizona. In this episode of Nomad Ramblings, Joshua tells their story and what they are doing to fight back.Contact the Arizona Rural Landowners Association via their Facebook Page ARLA Mission Statement: Our mission is to support the preservation of our beautiful rural communities, the landowners rights within said communities, and to bring the rural landowners together in a group to help support positive action.Yavapai County Corruption In the News:The Sedona Eye - Yavapai County Corruption Alleged - June 8th, 2015Arizona Daily Independent - Arizona’s Corrupt Government Only Provides Justice For Some - Mar 7th, 2017Verde News - Good Luck Getting a Building Permit in Yavapai County - Jan 25th, 2018__________________________YouTube - Our Tiny Homestead - Dave Williams Horror Story - Ex-Homeless U.S. Veteran Under Attack by Yavapai County Code Enforcement - Yavapai County’s Abuse of it’s Citizens (Continued) - Yavapai County Town Hall Meeting Results (Video #1)

When Brian and I first discussed what this podcast would be, Christo Johnson was on my mind. The vision was to interview different adventure nomads we knew and share tricks of the trade. I hadn’t seen Christo for more than 20 years but had caught wind of his paragliding life through Facebook. So here we are a year later and I finally got the interview done. My instincts to get him on the podcast were right.Christo’s nomad resume is off-the-hook. He’s spent the last 21 years as a river guide, launching from Honduras, Alaska, Grand Canyon, Salmon, Idaho. California, Colorado, and West Virginia. His love affair for the past eight years is paragliding, an activity which rises far above sport for him, but he does compete internationally. Some of the highlights include: In the Rat Race, in Applegate Valley, OR, he was the Sprint class winner in 2016, the Sport class winner in 2017, and the overall Sport 2017 US National Champion. In 2017 in Pemberton, British Columbia, he placed 6th in the Canadian Nationals. He’s paraglided in Nepal two different years, Thailand, Columbia, Canada, and Mexico. His 2019 Fall plans take him to India, where he intends to Vol Biv Fly his way over the mountain range where the Dalai Lama lives. Vol Biv is the current frontier of paragliding, where pilots work their way cross-country, flying from peak to peak, camping along the way.I hooked up with Christo in Glenwood Springs, CO, where he’s working as a raft guide and commercial paragliding tandem pilot. We kicked it for a few days, VanLife Style, in the Roaring Fork Valley - he in his built out Ram Promaster 3500, me in my Tacoma. He took me flying one morning and rafting that afternoon - he had me at hello. In return, I cooked him my famous Italian beef in a pressure cooker.We sat down for the interview in Christo’s van at Sopris Park in Carbondale, CO. I’m not gonna lie, I’m jealous of his home. We talked about his nomad journey over the past 20+ years, touching on his time at Avon Old Farms Prep School, Western Colorado State University, and recounting his memories of Russell Kelly - a Darien, CT native, and Telluride adventure legend. The latter half of the conversation focuses on his religion - paragliding.Despite not being close buds growing up, the camaraderie between us was instant. There was no facade to our conversation, no mock-up to describing how life’s been going. But I think that’s what nomads are - if nothing else, authentic.Follow and connect with Christo Johnson: Facebook | Instagram (@whitewaterchristo) | YouTubeChristo welcomes sponsorship and partnership inquiries. Paragliding wings have quite the real estate for brand recognition.Get to know your podcast hosts:Craig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInBrian Galyon - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

What’s up, Nomad Ramblers! Craig here with the honor of introducing a big milestone for Nomad Ramblings. Welcome to episode 50. We’re in just over a year on this extended conversation and Brian and I want to thank all our listeners for tuning over the past year. Having this venue is a big driver for growth for us. Thanks for being part of it.Fitting for this milestone, in this episode Brian and I talk about how we define a nomad, as well as VanLife trends and impacts we see and experience. It dawned on me while editing this episode that we may come across as a bit negative in our VanLife discussion. We talk a lot about how mountain towns with surrounding public lands and their respective National Forest/BLM offices are acting to limit dispersed camping in response to increased public lands abuse. Towns are even outlawing sleeping in one’s vehicle. These trends are disappointing, but understandable. Keeping our eye toward solutions, though, we call on the responsible vast majority to step up and educate and guide any unknowing bad actors giving we nomads a bad name.Our conversation ends pondering what it means to be a nomad. Brian sees nomads as free minds; I view nomads as artists. What do you think? Let us know.Get to know your podcast hosts:Craig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInBrian Galyon - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

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Hey Everyone! We’re back after a short 6 week break and had a chance to record a podcast from camp just north of Crested Butte a few days ago. This is a free-flowing podcast with no real outline so we touch on a number of topics including the Omega Man concept, why being an “influencer” can be a distraction, Craig’s travel plans to the East Coast, and Brian’s summer in Crested Butte working for the town as a part-time gardener. Thanks for tuning in!Get to know your podcast hosts:Craig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInBrian Galyon - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Too much Dr. Phil and the comforts of home gravely threaten Brian’s sanity. His mind seeks escape through the utopia of social media, but he finds only the chaos of morons with moronic opinions.Without the life and death excitement of snowmobiling daily in and out of the Off-Grid Monastery, Craig seeks inspiration. He needs some healthy goals. Now is not the time to indulge in the false comforts of social media.If you relate to any of the above, it’s time to make a plan to hit the road!After a discussion of the negativity of too much social media, Craig and Brian turn their attention to Brian’s plans for the summer. Ever the optimistic schemer, Brian shares his summer blueprint for good nomad times. First, he’s wrapping up his documentary Eyes Wide: Life on Simpler Terms - a project over three years in the making. Then, it’s on to the Outdoor Retailer Demo Conference in Denver. And lastly, he heads northwest to Idaho, to explore new territory and friendships.This episode can be summed up in the idea of how unwritten stories and storytelling are fundamental to a nomad lifestyle.What’s your story?Get to know your podcast hosts:Craig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInBrian Galyon - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Why is there such conflict these days? Why do people feel the need to control everyone else’s thoughts, speech, and beliefs? Have we lost the ability to be tolerant of other viewpoints? Is social media to blame for the “group speak” causing brain atrophy? We talk about a few different real life examples of why it’s dangerous to engage in identity politics and how being open-minded to opposing viewpoints can foster positive changes personally and professionally. If you’d like to join our Nomad Ramblers Facebook Group then please do so at the link below. Thanks for tuning in!Nomad Ramblers Facebook GroupOutside Podcast: Why Steven Rinella wants Hunters and Hikers to hold handsGet to know your podcast hosts:Craig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInBrian Galyon - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Being completely honest with this statement…Craig is lucky to be alive today. Immediately upon his return from Bears Ears, a massive lightning strike decimated the off-grid ranch in Gunnison. Craig was in the house when it happened and witnessed lightning bolts of energy pulsing through the air in the living room area. He explains what happened, how the strike completely destroyed the entire electrical system, and what it’s going to take to get everything back up and running again. Thanks for tuning in!Get to know your podcast hosts:Craig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInBrian Galyon - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Roughly 10 days ago, Brian was driving to a camping meet up with a bunch of people from all over the country. Arriving early in the day, Brian anticipated a weekend full of good times and memories hiking around with others and enjoying the wonderful scenery. However, one irresponsible dog owner changed all that as his aggressive German Shepherds attacked Sierra leaving her with a 6 inch gash on her neck. They would have killed her had Brian not been right there to defend Sierra. Get to know your podcast hosts:Craig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInBrian Galyon - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

In true truck camping fashion, we recorded this episode on the back of Craig’s tailgate this morning from camp in Bears Ears National Monument. I’ve been wanting to talk to Craig about his experience this past winter living at the off-grid ranch in Gunnison County, CO with snowmobile access only. What was it like when the walls started to close in? Was there ever a moment when he wanted to quit and leave the ranch? Craig goes into detail about how this past winter changed him physically, mentally, and spiritually. Thanks for tuning in and have a great weekend!Get to know your podcast hosts:Craig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInBrian Galyon - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

We both feel this is one of our best conversations yet! Craig decided to come truck camp for a week in Bears Ears National Monument so we’ve been hiking to ruins and enjoying the incredible scenery while truck camping all over this amazing place. This episode was recorded at an unbelievable dispersed camping spot called Muley Point located high up on Cedar Mesa, the top of the world views were second to none and we very much enjoyed catching up by the campfire on a 2,000ft ledge!Donate to the Bears Ears Education CenterGet to know your podcast hosts:Craig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInBrian Galyon - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Hey Everybody, welcome to another episode of Nomad Ramblings: Conversations from the Road. Craig here. Brian and I finally caught up the other day to get this episode out. Brian started his volunteer efforts at Bears Ears National Monument and I’m still at the Off Grid Monastery here in Gunnison, Colorado, where it’s still snowmobile only in or out.We want to extend a hearty welcome to any new listeners we’ve got and a heartfelt thank you to our veteran loyal listeners. We got word that Nomad Ramblings was named Best Podcast of 2019 by the Denver publication Westword this week (https://www.westword.com/best-of/2019/shopping-and-services/best-podcast-11283273). We’re truly blown away by the recognition!For our new listeners, our goal here at the podcast is to give an authentic view of our nomad lives and lifestyle. Both Brian and I have lived on the road and in the backcountry in our customized Toyota Tacomas for the better part of five years. We each come from the traditional corporate world and independently came to the same conclusion - the conventional lifestyle was unhealthy and immersion in nature was a big part of the solution. So we explore this transition, in real time, offering our perspectives on how to do it, why to do it, and how we’re changing as a result of the new lifestyle. We talk philosophy, mental health, unconventional topics - and, of course, kick ass backcountry experiences and adventure. And we give it to you raw - when it’s good, it’s good. When it’s bad, it’s bad. When we don’t know, we put it out there. Life is not all puppy dogs and roses, and neither is what we share.In this episode we largely discuss Brian’s experience in Bears Ears National Monument, having just begun a 6-week long volunteer effort. This is one of the many things I admire about Brian - he’s a public lands advocate who puts his back and heart into conservation. The conversation offers an intimate, timely reality about the need to explore, treasure, and protect natural, historic areas such as Bears Ears.I encourage all of our listeners to support Brian in his volunteer efforts in whatever way they can. He’s asking for financial support, with full disclosure of how these funds are used, and you can learn more about this opportunity at https://www.coloradobackcountryadventures.com/bears-ears. And even if you can’t donate, please share his efforts to your own networks. Supporting him is a noble cause.Get to know your podcast hosts:Craig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInBrian Galyon - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Follow Chad and Lisa’s Off-Grid Build on YouTubeIn episode 40, Brian sits down with fellow off-grid buddy Chad Bria who for the past two years with his wife Lisa have been building their off-grid property bit by bit on 38 acres in a remote section of Northern Arizona. Chad goes into detail as to why he chose the simple life off-grid and how it has improved his quality of living. Thanks for tuning in!Get to know your Podcast Host:Brian Galyon - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Who here in the United States and Canada are sick of winter?! This podcast was recorded when Craig was dealing with a blizzards in Gunnison, CO while Brian experienced the same thing in Sedona, CO. Craig talks about his snowmobile adventures and Brian shares how recent psilocybin use has helped him put to bed some issues that have been bothering him for some time. Get to know your podcast hosts:Craig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInBrian Galyon - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Today’s conversation stems from a listener’s question - how do we handle loneliness. Though we touch on the practical things we do to keep ourselves busy, the bulk of our discussion focuses a slightly different question - Why am I lonely? Brian and I both share how our nomad lives improved our self understanding and helped us become comfortable being alone.So settle in for another conversation from the road, one which includes humor, hypocrisy, and plenty of deep thoughts.Get to know your podcast hosts:Craig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInBrian Galyon - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Get to know Phil from Down2Mob Overland:YouTube Walk-Through Video of Phil’s Overland TruckDown2Mob Overland YouTube ChannelDown2Mob Overland InstagramDown2Mob Overland FacebookHey Everyone! I was able to connect with Phil from Down2Mob Overland over the past few days in Sedona, AZ for a little winter pickup truck camping. Phil has an incredible overloading rig - a Dodge 2500 4x4 with a custom box camper mounted on a flatbed built for full-time living. We talk about various topics including reasons for getting on the road, why you shouldn’t wait until your retirement years to enjoy life, and what motivated Phil to make the switch from a traditional lifestyle to one spent adventure traveling across the United States. Thanks for tuning in!Get to know your podcast host:Brian Galyon - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

weBoost Cell Phone BoostersBioLite Headlamp - Only $49.95Patreon Link - Donate to Brian’s Bears Ears National Monument Volunteering Hey Everyone! Hope you’re having a great week! In this episode of the podcast, Craig talks about the dangerous nature of his snowmobile commute to and from the off-grid ranch. The snow continues to pile up while temperatures plummet in Gunnison, CO making his commute truly dangerous should any accidents happen while on the snowmobile. Brian dives into certain aspects of nomadic living and talks in detail about the fundraising efforts for his Bears Ears National Monument volunteer endeavors starting up on March 22nd and running through the end of April. Thanks for tuning in!Get to know your podcast hosts:Craig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInBrian Galyon - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

weBoost Cell Phone BoostersPatreon Link - Help Support Brian’s Bears Ears National Monument Volunteering Goal of $1,000Hey Everyone! Sorry for the absence as of late, both of us have been super busy since the first of the year. In this episode, we dive into a user submitted question from Ken Arbuckle who asks about truck camping in the New England and West Coast regions. Craig has some experience in these specific areas so he shared some advice on how to make your truck camping endeavors successful on out East. Thanks for tuning in! Get to know your podcast hosts:Craig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInBrian Galyon - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

weBoost Cell Phone BoostersFriends of Cedar Mesa - Bears EarsPatreon Link - Support Brian’s Bears Ears National Monument Volunteering Goal of $1,000Craig reveals his dog Roux is suddenly blind. As heartbreaking as this is, Craig is soldiering forward finding a way to continue his adventure lifestyle with Roux every step of the way. Craig discusses the rapid decline of Roux’s sight, the diagnosis from a local veterinarian, and how he’s adjusting to the “new normal” with Roux’s condition. Then the podcast switches to Brian’s recent news of being invited to Bears Ears National Monument to volunteer full-time from March 22nd - April 30th. He’ll be working with other volunteers on backcountry crews in environmentally sensitive areas and has started raising funds for this endeavor through Patreon. Once his budget is met, Brian plans to donate all excess funds to the Bears Ears Education Center.Get to know your podcast hosts:Craig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInBrian Galyon - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Craig has been working in subzero temps at the off-grid ranch for weeks while Brian battles the flu. This episode covers strategies to keep the off-grid ranch complex at livable temperatures and Brian shares his realistic New Year Resolutions.Craig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInBrian Galyon - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

In this episode of Nomad Ramblings, Craig and Brian start out discussing vehicles changes to help deal with chronic health issues brought about from years of full-time travel. Then the conversation takes a turn and dives into Brian’s limited use of psychedelics, specifically his profound experience about a decade ago while on a multi-day backpacking trip deep in the Holy Cross Wilderness Area.This episode is a follow-up to the conversation Craig had with Sadie in episode 31. If you’ve not had a chance to check it out, we’d recommend going back to listen to Sadie’s experience and how it’s impacted her life.Get to know your podcast hosts:Craig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInBrian Galyon - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Out of the Facebook ether she pinged me and said she had a story to tell. We barely know each other, but she felt compelled to reveal her own exploration of using psychedelics to gain better awareness of her true self, and how she used the experience to accept who she is and be accountable.Sadie describes her experience with peyote, ayahuasca, and psilocybin - also know as mushrooms. Surprising to someone of my background, she did not experiment early in her life, but waited until she was 45, when she had the maturity to have some well thought out intentions.Nomad Ramblings is a podcast about ordinary people who wander an unconventional path, whether internal or external, to shine a light for others to follow. I expect Sadie’s path to be instructive for many of us.Coleman Road Journal Episode 31 BlogpostGet to know your hostCraig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

It’s hard to decide how to introduce Nicole Jaquis, today’s podcast guest. Do I start by describing her as a New York City seasoned multimedia producer & educator? Or a humble practicing yogi, regularly living in the India Himalayan mountains for the past 8 years? Or the dazed hippie chick/photography - philosophy major I knew back in our undergraduate days at Lake Forest College? Even after our conversation, I still don’t know, but I do sense that to put a title on her or attempt to fit her into any neat little box would do her wrong.More About Nicole JaquisInstagram | Facebook | WebsiteRace Brook Lodge in the Western Massachusetts BerkshiresHer 2015 essayGet to know your host:Craig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Hey Everyone! Here are some tips for working with a wood stove while winter camping. You’ll want to keep these suggestions in mind if you are planning to use a wood stove in your shelter during cold weather conditions. I also share some insight into a main contributor for Fire Bans during the summer in National Forests. Thanks for tuning in and have a great start to your weekend!Get to know your podcast host:Brian Galyon - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

In this episode of Nomad Ramblings, Tristan Higbee sits down with us to talk about his life growing up overseas, his various social media endeavors, books he’s authored, and the car camping accessory company where he creates customized gear for vehicle-based adventures. We really enjoyed having Tristan on the show, thanks for tuning in!Links to Tristan’s endeavors:SUV RVing YouTube ChannelSUV RVing Blog SUV RVing BookSUV RVing InstagramKamchatkagear - Innovative Accessories for Vehicle-Based AdventuresBooks by TristanGet to know your podcast hosts:Brian Galyon - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | PatreonCraig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Get to know your podcast hosts:Brian Galyon - Patreon | Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInCraig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn5 AWESOME YouTube Channels to check out:Elsa Rhae and Barron LinkFUN IN THE WOODS with David PearsonSUV RVing with Tristan HigbeeJoe Robinet BushcraftOverland BoundThis episode of the podcast is geared towards those who are interested in building an audience on YouTube. Craig asks Brian questions on how he went about creating videos pertaining to winter camping, truck camping, and off-grid living. YouTube can be a very powerful tool connecting you with potential companies to work with on collaborative endeavors. Brian has benefited from gear companies contacting him offering free gear in exchange for video reviews. Thanks for tuning in!

Get to know your podcast hosts:Brian Galyon - Patreon | Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInCraig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInCraig is now snowed in at the off-grid ranch and has experienced some problems with the snowmobiles and Brian gives an update on the health benefits from his CBD supplements.The ICELab at Western University in Gunnison, Colorado.Phytorite - the company behind Brian’s CBD supplements.Waking Up with Sam Harris - Get the Meditation App.Truck Camper Build - this is the direction Brian is thinking of going with his truck build to provide more room for physical therapy exercises.

Get to know your podcast host:Brian Galyon - Patreon | Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInIn this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Charlie Stivers and Mia Voss from Phytorite based out of Denver, CO. Phytorite is an industry leader in bringing quality organic CBD and Hemp products to market. For more information on how you can benefit from Phytorite’s CBD supplements, check out the abundance of educational information, 3rd party testing, and CBD products available on their website - use Promo Code NOMAD10 at checkout to receive 10% off your entire order of CBD products!Social Media: FaceBook, Instagram, and Twitter.How much CBD should you be using?PHYTORITE’S MISSION:To provide the highest quality nutritional hemp supplements and phyto-products based on cutting-edge research and ingredients to create happy customers who want to live a longer, healthier lifestyle.PHYTORITE’S GOAL:To create the largest hemp marketplace by being a trusted resource where consumers and sellers come together in an efficient way - discovering opportunities for health and wellness through living a sustainable hemp and plant-based lifestyle.

Craig and Brian discuss the challenges and successes of building their brands using social media and web marketing. What’s a good tactic to stay true to your audience without having sponsors influence your actions? Pulling from the expertise of individuals like Sam Harris, Brian and Craig flush out ideas on how to be authentic without selling out to Corporate America.Get to know your podcast hosts:Brian Galyon - Patreon | Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInCraig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Get to know your podcast host:Brian Galyon - Patreon | Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInBrand Ambassador, Spokesperson, Social Storyteller, Speaker, Expert Interviewer; Mia connects brands and businesses to their most powerful buying market: Women. She's currently working with brands such as Collette Travel, Lexus, Toyota, BMW and more. Her engaging & energized style showcases businesses with authentic & engaging social content.Mia considers herself an “accidental entrepreneur” and has never been afraid to change, shift and be open to stumbling upon new opportunities. When the US economy took a major downturn in 2008, her then thriving building inspection business was crippled. Reinvention was in order & Mia dove into creating a women’s networking group in Denver which led to a career in social media management. In 2012, Mia began building an online audience with her Google +/YouTube show The Mia Connect Power Chat, interviewing a variety of guests on every topic imaginable. She also co-hosted The Food & Booze Show with one of her favorite online influencers, Chef Dennis Littley.In 2015, the travel bug bit Mia created #MiaOnTheGo, a series of travel adventures celebrating the idea of taking it on the road, hearing the stories of business owners and meeting new people. And she hasn't stopped since.Mia is an experience junky and her engaging & energized style showcases businesses with authentic & engaging social content. She combines a business model of adventure, experience, and storytelling. Mia brings out the best in each experience, shows her audience who they need to know, where they need to be and what brands are for them.Mia combines a business model of adventure, experience and storytelling. With each campaign, she brings out the best in each experience, shows her audience who they need to know, where they need to be and what brands are for them.Learn more about Mia at https://miaonthego.com.

Craig and Brian catch up before Thanksgiving to discuss Craig’s new YouTube channel, plans for Turkey Day, and why having portable solar panels and battery banks are game changers while winter camping in the Colorado Rockies.Get to know your podcast hosts:Brian Galyon - Patreon | Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInCraig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Tayson Whittaker, Founder and CEO of Outdoor Vitals, is today's guest on the podcast. We discussed how Outdoor Vitals got started 4 years ago on just $500, what it means to “Live Ultralight”, how his company is able to offer top notch gear at very affordable prices, and the all new "LoftTek Adventure Jacket" coming out in the 2nd Qtr of 2019 which will revolutionize the puffy coat industry. Visit Outdoor Vitals to learn more about this emerging player in the outdoor industry.Get to know your podcast hosts:Brian Galyon - Patreon | Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInCraig Coleman - Website | YouTube

Get to know your podcast hosts:Brian Galyon - Patreon | Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInCraig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInEpisode 1 of our CBD seriesHave you heard the buzz about CBD as a cure-all from anxiety, to pain, to cancer, to insomnia? So have we! Being nomads with plenty of city and country miles on our bodies (if you know what you mean), we’ve been curious about this promising product for some time. But, we’ve also been wary of the legality, the standards, and its true results. To that end, today we sat down with Mike Mathews, an industry professional and founding partner of Player Complete, Inc., to learn more about the product, the promise, and the reality.Mike is offering our listeners a 15% discount on a selection of their products. Just go to www.solhustle.com and enter nomad15 to get your product.Notes and references from the conversation:(Provided by Mike Mathews)Research on different cannabinoids:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5741114/https://www.leafly.com/news/strains-products/cannabis-strains-with-unique-cannabinoidshttps://www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/whats-the-deal-with-these-high-cbd-strainshttps://www.canabomedicalclinic.com/thc-vs-cbd/CBD isolate versus full spectrum CBD:https://medium.com/cbd-origin/cbd-isolate-vs-full-spectrum-cbd-b78a6eab319c?fbclid=IwAR1H01Y2Oo_aoE_glLOQCloRpCMRy0UiregI2GQRnNxxxEcmSZWI4cfbgZYFarm Bill 2014 - the legalizing framework for nationwide CBD distribution:https://nifa.usda.gov/industrial-hemphttps://cannabusiness.law/did-congress-just-quietly-legalize-hemp-and-cbd-nationwide/CBD and recovering addicts:https://www.recoveryconnection.com/what-is-cbd-oil/https://medium.com/cbd-origin/study-finds-using-cbd-for-addiction-helps-prevent-relapses- d327513a859dhttps://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/taking-cbd-in-recovery-are-you-still-sober/Case study on addiction/recovery:https://www.nature.com/articles/s41386-018-0050-8Harvard study looking at marijuana effects on female menstrual health.(These would have CBD and THC with levels above .3%. FYI)https://www.businessinsider.com.au/foria-studying-marijuana-effects-womens-health-menstrual-cramps-2018-10https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/weed-tampon-studyOther linksSmoke Signals: A Social History of Marijuana - Medical, Recreational, and Scientific - https://www.amazon.com/Smoke-Signals-Marijuana-Recreational-Scientific/dp/1536620084Why Is CBD Everywhere? - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/27/style/cbd-benefits.htmlTop 10 Myths and Facts About the Cannabis IndustryCBD-infused products are being sold everywhere in California — but are they legal?

Get to know your podcast host:Brian Galyon - Patreon | Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInShort 15 minute rundown of my 4-season tent and starting my 25F morning in the truck topper along the Arkansas River...

Get to know your podcast hosts:Brian Galyon - Patreon | Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInCraig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInI’M GOING ALL INAs the title suggests, this episode is about mental health and how people like Brian and myself gravitate toward nature to heal and self-soothe. Going deeper than that, we discuss the societal barriers to mental health, the tragedy of veterans suffering from PTSD, increasing suicide rates, and I reveal parts of my own long, troubled history with the mental health industry and “sanity”, for lack of a better term.To give context for how this conversation falls into the scope of Nomad Ramblings, back in episode 12 we discussed how part of our interest in doing this podcast - which loosely covers topics related to backcountry nomads, travelers, and adventurers - was rooted in the idea that those who experience deep struggle learn valuable lessons that can be applied to pursuit of an unconventional, uncommon life. Brian revealed his own historic, deep struggles and how he uses those lessons today. I strongly encourage all to listen to that episode as well.Though this episode emphasizes the male experience with mental health challenges (because, well, we’re men), I need to say the obvious - that no demographic takes the prize of being most jacked up, nor is it a competition. My sense is that, culturally and from a personal level, we need to shift our perceptions about and how we address mental health. By no means do I purport to have the answers, but I’m no longer shying away from regularly talking about the challenge. I’m all in.Internet articles referenced in this episode:REI article, Can Hiking Help Veterans with PTSD? Researchers Seek to Find Out, and their announcement of a $1 million grant to explore this questionWashington Post article, Suicide rates rise sharply across the United States, new report showsNomad Ramblings, Episode 12

Get to know your podcast hosts:Brian Galyon - Patreon | Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInCraig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInCheck out Craig's step by step explanation of his truck build for both stealth camping and backcountry adventures.We cover two important areas of truck camping in this episode of the podcast...1. Onboard power utilizing a dual battery setup, a complete game changer for part-time or full-time truck camping.2. How to build-out your truck topper for stealth camping in urban environments and backcountry boondocking giving you the ultimate flexibility for sleeping anywhere you'd like.We’ll be recording the CBD episode very soon and would love to hear from you with any questions or testimonials regarding CBD treatments for pain management, anxiety, sleep disorders, etc. Please email your questions/comments to Brian@ColoradoBackcountryAdventures.com and we’ll be sure to give you a shout out during the episode.Thanks for tuning in!

Get to know your podcast hosts:Brian Galyon - Patreon | Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInCraig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInWe have a CBD episode on the horizon and we’ll be excited to share that information with you. Do you have any questions or personal stories you’d like us to address? If so, please email them to brian@coloradobackcountryadventures.com.In this episode, we cover our suspension upgrades which surprisingly didn’t cost as much as you’d think. We discuss our specific upgrades and how it relates to this lifestyle of full-time travel. There’s a funny ending to this episode due to some unexpected guests at camp!

Get to know your podcast hosts:Brian Galyon - Patreon | Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInCraig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn*****List of various items recommend during this episode*****weBoost Cell Phone Boosters - HIGHLY recommended for part-time or full-time nomadic living.USFS Interactive Website - comprehensive interactive site for gathering recreation information on USFS Public Land.BLM Interactive WebsiteGarmin inReach Explorer+ - #1 stand alone GPS handheld unit on the market****Suggested Apps (iPhone 7+) - find in your app store****Google Maps - free navigation app. Key Features: avoid tollways/highways, search along route, search by GPS coordinate - even if location is out of cell signal range, if app is used from point where cell signal exists the app will accurately guide to coordinate where no signal exists.Gaia GPS - free (with paid premium service option) nature app. Key Features: download maps for out of signal use, access to National Geographic Maps (and others) with premier membership, record tracks, elevation and bearing readoutLibby - free library app - connects with your library membership to access ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music. Key features: check out kindle books, check out and listen to audiobooks, no late fees, multiple library accounts acceptedSpotify - Music app - free with ads, premium with no ads. Key features: download music for offline use, access to most music - saves memoryPandora - Music app - free with ads, premium with no ads. Very robust music library with download features for offline useWhite Noise - Free. Delivers a variety of constant white noiseKindle - Free. Syncs with Kindle Reader. Read books whenever whereverDowncast - podcast app.TapeACall - record phone call conversations and convert them to any type of audio file you’d like. Great for podcasting or business applicationsFaxFile - Send and receive faxes. Pay per pageGenius Scan - Create PDFs. Helpful for faxing or emailing important docs, including ones you need to sign. Free version limits storage options.****Podcasts - find on your app of choice****Tim Ferriss Show - suggestions to make you remember the world can be a good placeOutside Podcast - Adventures in audioJoe Rogan - guests include comedians, actors, musicians, MMA fighters, authors, artists, and beyondDan Carlin’s Hardcore History - a fascinating explanation of various historical eventsLORE - sometimes the truth is more frightening than fictionWaking Up with Sam Harris - Intelligent, rational conversation about religion, artificial intelligence, mindfulness, and moreTara Brach - Buddhist talks, guided meditationThich Nhat Hanh Dharma Talks - talks given by Thay and Senior Dharma Teachers from around the worldRadiolab - Investigating a strange worldMonday Morning Podcast - Comedian Bill Burr rambles in hilarious waysDeviate with Rolf Potts - travel writer, essayist, adventurer, teacherThe Dirtbag Diaries - Homegrown Podcast for dirtbags and their allies

Get to know your podcast host:Brian Galyon - Patreon | Website | YouTube | Twitter | LinkedIn | InstagramBrian spends his weekend truck camping through some great off-the-beaten path areas along the Kansas/Oklahoma border. He gains access to a private ranch with a real 1800s medicine wagon, checks out a few waterfalls, and enjoys two State Fishing Lakes in the Midwest.

Get to know your podcast hosts:Brian Galyon - Patreon | Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInCraig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInCraig Coleman is the MASTER when it comes to stealth camping in his truck. He actually stealth camped inside his truck in Wrigleyville in 2016 when the Cubs were playing in the World Series. How awesome is that? This podcast starts out addressing how to responsibly "overland" and then we talk about Craig's crazy decision to experience the World Series firsthand. Check out Craig's website at https://www.colemanroadjournal.com. Lots of great humor and insightful information.#keeptruckin'

Get to know your podcast hosts:Brian Galyon - Patreon | Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInCraig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInBrian shares a personal and very troubling time from almost a decade ago when he became dependent on prescription pills and almost lost his life. Unhappiness, stress, severe insomnia, and anxiety almost brought about an early demise. What does one do when all is lost and life seems over due to a series of bad decisions? Finding solace and comfort in nature brought about a tremendous amount of inspiration and purpose for life, something we could all use a little more in today's crazy world. Regardless of how “out of control” things may seem, it’s never too late to claim control of your life.

Get to know your podcast hosts:Brian Galyon - Patreon | Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInCraig Coleman - Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInIn this podcast, Craig and Brian sit down to discuss ever-changing winter plans, identity politics, and why it's important to listen to one another. We recorded this podcast at a 100 acre off-grid ranch near Gunnison, CO. The views were AMAZING!