A Dream Called Luna: Recent Episodes
Athena
Hey, friends! I'm Athena. This podcast started as a way to document my journey into vanlife from %0, but along the way I found that LUNA was about so much more than a van. Join me as I discuss life as I try to live intentionally and sustainably. It's never easy, but I'm fighting the good fight as I move toward living the life I love that will one day take place in a van called Luna.
Well friends, I finally made Denver happen and got a trip under my belt! I'm back to tell you all about it and share the single most important thing I learned. It was the one piece of advice I shouldn't have ignored or underestimated. Almost everything else will be okay if this one piece is in place. Grab your favorite beverage and come find out what it is so you don't make the same mistake.
Hi friends! I'm stepping out from my little corner with a big message! Is it pigeon-hole OR pigeon-hold? No, that's not the message, but I will answer that question. I've some news to share and I can't wait for you to hear it!
This week I had to remind myself what 'real life' looks like without filters. I'm also ready to channel my energies into something more! This is just a short and sweet update that I can't wait to share with you!
Hi, friends! Remember me? I've been gone for AGES and I apologize. But I have returned! Keeping this one short and sweet. Just updates and getting my feet wet and getting back in the groove. Some real talk in this one. Thanks for coming along!
This week I took a deep dive through the time from the Victorian era to the 1970s with the help of Absolute History's Turn Back Time series. It's given me masses to think about and share with you! I'm drawing comparisons from then to now and I'm linking this program below if I have inspired you to watch too!
The Marvellous Shopping Experience Of Victorian England
Survivor's Guilt - Rise Against
Bear with me friends, this is a bit raw. I'm dealing with some things right now. This is a short one, just a few updates! But I'm here! :) Big hugs if you're here too!
What does it mean to really be able to be sustainable? What does it take to be able to maintain the level and practice over an extended period of time. I'm exploring this very thing! Come on in!
I'm diving into the fact that timing really is everything. I'm sharing my Yoga journey and the wisdom I've found. I'm making some Legally Blonde references while I'm at it! I also share the the things I haven't done yet! Let's jump in together!
https://www.youtube.com/c/yogawithadriene - Yoga With Adriene YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHLYhebp9oaoqj_u0yG0ZYA The Interrupters YouTube channel
You've heard the story of how vanlifers quit their super sucky jobs for a life of freedom on the road, BUT no one talks about what that actually looks like! Well, I'm in the thick of it now so I'm talking about it. Slight trigger warning due to some things being mentioned. But yeah.... come on and join me for a part of life no one talks about!
This week I find myself getting a wee bit philosophical as I contemplate age and time. Particularly how they relate to 'age 30'. I apologize for rambling, but it's something I've had rolling around in my head for a while.
I'm diving into my whys and my goals for 2022s. A bit more personal here, but I'm sharing. I'm not sure why I sound so breathless, please excuse that. I hope this motivates you to make the most of your 2022 too! Thanks so much for sharing this journey with me, friends!
We made it to 2022 and I am back for more! I'm starting "season 2" and going strong! I'm taking stock of where I'm at now and where I'm headed as the year progresses.
Some flames that have been burning steady got fanned into proper fires! I'll tell you all about it in this episode!
Please forgive my pace. I'm really excited so I talk fast! I don't know know why I sound out of breath. And the volume levels may be wonky, but come listen and hear for yourself!
TRIGGER WARNING This content may be triggering for persons with mental health issues
Hey friends! In this episode, I unpack some of the mental health struggles that I've been experiencing these past few weeks. I also talk about what helps me get through it and some sage advice I learned too. We all deal with these issues at one point or another in our lives and we all need each other. So join me for the conversation.
RESOURCES
800-273-8255 is the 24 hour free Suicide Hotline. Please use if you or someone you know needs help.
twloha.com is the link to To Write Love On Her Arms which is my favorite charity
betterhelp.com is the link to Better Help which is online counseling you can do right from your smart phone
DISCLAIMER I am not a doctor or licensed health professional - just someone who has been dealing with depression/suicidal thoughts for most of her life.
Hey, friends! I know it has been ages...bloody AGES... but I am finally back at it. Please bear with me as this one took a while and I feel out of practice. But things have changed and evolved and I'm dying to share them with you! : ) I'm posting this without an intro/outro as I'm still working on getting new ones recorded that fit my journey now. But I didn't want to put this off any longer. So I gathered all my moxy and I hit record!
This week I share my obsession with the UK and entertain the thought of taking the leap across the pond. Even though I'm still at the base of the mountain, I've got some climbing gear! Come along for some ramblings and musings of life in the UK.
My 2012 Sportage learned a new trick this week! Come listen to find out what it is and why I may be jumping into van-life a bit sooner than I thought! This feels like the most authentic podcast I've ever recorded so far. This is me. And I'm so grateful I get to share my story with you all.
I think I'm on my way to being back on track. Listen in as I talk van-life kitchens and reveal what sets my soul on fire!
I didn't mean to sound so worn out when this episode starts, but that is a testament to where I'm at right now. It's not great, but it will be. So listen to find out more and stay tuned for more adventures.
I have learned some things since recording my first 2 episodes. I'm still nit-picky and critical, but I can only re-record so many times. : ) Give it a listen and see what I've learned! I'm still pretty much at %0, but it's all part of the journey! So come along and join me on A Dream Called Luna - Take 2!
In this episode, I share candidly my struggles of that '9 - 5 life' and go full out of working to manifest Luna into a reality. Hear my real-world driving revelation as I realize I have to add some things to my to-do list! If you can make it through the "ums" with me, you're in for a chuckle!
In this episode I dive into sustainability and 'van-life practices' I definitely don't think are just reserved for van-lifers.
I had a bit of trouble with editing this episode. I did my best, but forgive me, I'm learning. I think I have an idea for next week to make things easier.
Check Out FnA Van Life!
Links to amazing companies!
Earth Hero
Reel Paper
Who Gives A Crap
Clean Cult
Links to my research!
https://www.neefusa.org/weather-and-climate/weather/home-water-use-united-states#Arizona
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/click-click-emit-the-carbon-cost-of-online-shopping/
https://sustainabletravel.org/issues/carbon-footprint-tourism/?gclid=CjwKCAjwmK6IBhBqEiwAocMc8t6ZWtx3cuT7pBUoq4TLyqFxNXj1EuELKPgJxiVXhLtvZRM3ohvpqhoC_PcQAvD_BwE
https://www.nytimes.com/article/drought-california-western-united-states.html
https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/nature/overview-of-lake-mead.htm
In this episode I give a brief rundown of the Instagram post that led me to discover vanlife and what made me want to pursue it. Please bear with me.... and give it a listen!