Alternative Living Chat
Maxine K Brown
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About This Podcast
I ask my guests to be completely open and honest, so you’ll hear the highs, the lows, the challenges, and the unexpected joys of alternative living. If you’re curious about escaping the conventional or just love hearing real stories from real people, this is the podcast for you.
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S2E1 Little Miss Sunshine: Music, Mishaps and Life Aboard a 70ft Narrowboat
Maxine chats with Patrick, who has lived on his 70-foot narrowboat Little Miss Sunshine for over a decade. They discuss the joys & challenges of canal life, the tight-knit boating community,…
Never Too Late: Life Afloat on a Converted Fishing Boat
Maxine chats with Michelle, who left a 14-year rented home to live on a 35ft converted fishing boat at Denton Island near Brighton. Permanently moored and mains-plumbed, Michelle describes the cosy…
Widebeam Living: Sunrises, Woodstoves and Raising Kids on the Cut
Maxine chats with Jen, who lives on a 65ft widebeam with her two children and runs holistic therapies while navigating the realities of off-grid boat life. They cover continuous cruising, finding a…
From Bungalow to Bow: Building a 55ft Dream on the Canals
Host Maxine chats with Amy and Will about leaving rented life to live on a 36ft narrowboat while building a custom 55ft hull. They share stories of cruising, marina life, wildlife encounters, and the…
Four on a 50ft: Family Life Afloat
Maxine chats with Andy — known as Four Boys on a Boat — about life aboard a 50ft narrowboat with his three sons. He describes the transition after the boys moved on board, how the family copes in a…
Redefining Life on the Water: A Journey of Loss and Freedom
In this episode of Alternative Living Chats, host Maxine welcomes Paula, a liveaboard boater, who shares her inspiring journey of living on a narrowboat with her husband and their dog, Daisy. After…
From Narrowboats to New Beginnings: Roz's Journey Continues
Join Maxine on this captivating episode of Alternative Living Chats as she reconnects with Roz, who shares her ongoing journey aboard a narrowboat with her husband and two playful cockapoos. Having…
Living Life on the Road: From Software Engineer to Full-Time Musician
In this episode of Alternative Living Chat, Maxine delves into the adventurous life of Alex, a former software engineer who has turned his passion for music into a full-time career. They discuss his…
Life Afloat: Narrowboat Living with Sarah Kent
Welcome back to Alternative Living Chat — the podcast where we explore the paths less traveled and the people living them. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Sarah Kent, a transformational coach who’s…
Pizza on the Water: Life Aboard Lola with Keith & Claire
In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Keith and Claire, the warm-hearted duo behind Lola, the charming café boat serving up fresh pizza, coffee, and cakes along the canals. They share what it’s…
From Land to Water: Tracy's Boat Living Adventure
Welcome to this week's episode of the Alternative Living Chat podcast! Join us as we dive into the captivating journey of Tracy, a former occupational therapist who, together with her husband, traded…
Life Off-Grid: Sue and Ian's Journey from a Derelict Farmhouse in Spain to Narrowboat Living
In this episode of the Alternative Living Chats podcast, we dive into the inspiring journey of Sue and her husband Ian, who spent 20 years renovating a derelict farmhouse in Spain and living…
Sailing Through Life: Sandra's Journey from Career to Canal Living
Join us in this captivating episode of the Alternative Living Chat Podcast, where host Maxine welcomes Sandra Willis, an inspiring individual who has embraced an unconventional lifestyle. Having…
S3E1 "Navigating Life Aboard: Maxine's Alternative Living Journey" Introduction
Join host Maxine on the Alternative Living Chats podcast as she explores the unique lifestyles of those who have chosen to live differently—from narrowboats to tiny homes, and everything in between.…
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Alternative Living Chat has published 14 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Documentary, Personal Journals.
Alternative Living Chat is currently moderate with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 30m.
