Episodes 33
Avg. Duration 58m
Activity Moderate
Since May 2022
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

Formerly known as Why We Travel - Why We Live is a podcast exploring humanity. Each episode features a guest that shares about life, ideas, thinking centered on a topic that is meaningful to them. We explore why people think the way they think and why they think that way. Nothing is off topic here. This is a dive into the psyche and the human experience. Wecome to Why We Live.

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S2E3 Why We Need An Intimacy With Grief

Apr 02, 2026 1h 11m

In this episode, I sit down with Paula Gasparini-Santos, a Portugal-based author, artist, and trauma therapist whose work explores grief through the lens of impermanence. We dive into how her…

S2E4 Why We Look to the Stars for Guidance: Astrology ft. Taylor MacKenzie

Sep 25, 2025 41m

In this episode, I sit down with astrologer Taylor MacKenzie, who I first met at a music festival over a year ago. Taylor helps guide people back to remembrance through the teachings of the stars and…

Why We Share ft. Joe Bjornsen

Jul 24, 2025 2h 4m

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Joe Bjornsen — the guy who, along with his friend Noah, handed me the keys to their old shuttle bus and unknowingly changed the course of my life. We dive…

S2E2 Why We Have Faith In God ft. Erika Ray

Jun 26, 2025 1h

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Erika Ray, someone who walks through life with a deep and steady faith in God. So much so that she has her own podcast called Let Go Let God, which you can…

S2E1 Why We Heal ft. Rachel Godwin

Jun 12, 2025 47m

Welcome to the first episode of Why We Live! I’m so excited to kick off this new season and rebrand with a conversation that’s close to my heart — with one of my very best friends in the world,…

S1E27 Season 1 Wrap Up: A Love Letter to Listeners (Solo Episode)

Oct 06, 2023 20m

In this episode, Shannon Strong (host), shares a quick travel story from Micronesia, where she's traveling to next, and more about the break between seasons. This episode is a big thank you and…

S1E26 Living Abroad, Reverse Culture Shock & Travel Journalism

Oct 03, 2023 55m

In this episode, Ashely Liliana Gavilanes shares about her experiences navigating living abroad in different countries, including during Chile's social uprising in 2019, how to get through reverse…

S1E25 Content Creation & Solo Travel W/ One Girl Wandering

Sep 20, 2023 52m

In this episode, Lindsay Mukaddam - better known as One Girl Wandering online- shares about her experience getting into solo travel in her adult life, how she got into full time content creation as…

S1E24 Traveling Tattooing

Sep 05, 2023 53m

In this episode Karin Borovcova, a traveling tattoo artist shares about her adventures around the world while tattooing stick n poke tattoos in exchange for gifts or money. She shares about different…

S1E23 Hap Working The World - 7 Continents Before 30

Aug 22, 2023 1h 5m

In this episode Hap Cameron shares about his journey working jobs in all 7 continents all before he turned 30. Hap shares an overview of the jobs and places he experienced over the 9 years, the great…

S1E22 Nomad Life, Advice, and Finances as a Solo Female Traveler

Aug 08, 2023 57m

In this episode Julie B. Rose shares how she quit her job and sold her house to travel the world living a nomad lifestyle. Julie dives more into minimalism, how she got into blogging, what it's like…

S1E19 Traditional Scottish Storytelling

Jul 26, 2023 1h 11m

In this episode, Ailsa Dixon takes us on an adventure involving a dragon and clever heros all through the power of storytelling. As the youngest professional storyteller in Scotland and an avid…

S1E20 The World On Wheels: Accessible Travel

Jul 18, 2023 40m

In this episode, Kristin Secor, an accessible travel blogger shares about her adventures around the world using a wheelchair. Kristin shares about her experiences connecting with people through her…

S1E19 Darts, Vans, and Backyard Travels

Jun 27, 2023 1h 7m

In this episode, Chris Plumridge, host of Check In & Check Out Podcast, shares how one of his trips turned into an entirely different adventure down the road involving fantastic costumes and an…

S1E18 Get To Know Ghana

Jun 13, 2023 1h 21m

In this episode, Anault Allihien shares about how he uses football/soccer to assess new places he's living in, what it was like growing up in Ghana and what Ghana is like today, why he has studied…

S1E17 An Ode To Pat

May 30, 2023 59m

In this episode, Sean O'Connell shares a profound story about Pat, a friend he made during his solo travels through Ireland who greatly impacted his life, taught him how to properly drink a Guinness,…

S1E16 Mental Wellness While Traveling

May 02, 2023 47m

In this episode, Allison Toth shares more about how travel can affect mental health while traveling. As a crisis intervention specialist and mental mindset coach, Alison shares more about her…

S1E15 Softball Overseas

Apr 18, 2023 44m

In this episode, Kailyn Campbell, shares about her experience as a professional softball player in Europe, how she got into playing pro outside of the U.S., what her seasons look like, where she…

S1E14 Plans, Priorities & Purpose

Apr 04, 2023 1h 12m

In this episode, Yvonne Chung, shares about what travel can be like when we slow down and release any rigid plans; how she followed her calling and desires and made travel a priority; and ultimately…

S1E13 The Ultimate Bucket List Crosser Offer

Mar 21, 2023 47m

In this episode, Roger Williams - adventurer, podcaster, author, and head crosser offer of his bucket list, shares about what inspired him to start crossing items off of his list, walking (and…

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How many episodes does Why We Live have?

Why We Live has published 33 episodes since May 2022, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.

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