Ambitious Hippies

In this episode of Ambitious Hippies, we’re joined by special guest and my trusted travel agent, Rachel Hornaday from Central America Journeys and Luxe Crafted Journeys. Rachel is an expert in luxury travel and played a key role in saving our Costa Rica trip when we had to escape from an ayahuasca retreat! We chat with Rachel about how she helps plan seamless and unforgettable vacations and discus...

[ WATCH US ON YOUTUBE]   "This is your Captain speaking" and in this episode of Ambitious Hippies, we take you to 30,000 feet (but not the Mile High Club) and share our top tips for making your flight as enjoyable as possible... especially as a couple. Michael wrestling on a plane, smelly feet, window/aisle debate and the worst flight we have ever been on-- we belly laugh and hold nothin...

Today I'm sharing the hilarious story of the secret hike, Kachina Tree and how we felt like Navy Seals in the process. Not as easy as we initially thought this is the behind the scenes travel story of how we finally made it to Sedona's hidden cave where The Kachina Tree is!! WATCH FOR THE FULL EXPERIENCE Download your Sedona like a Local Guide 00:00 - Introduction: Sedona Adventure Begin...

This is the story of what happened on our 19.5 hour road trip with 3 animals, 2 humans and 1 U-Haul to spend 106 Days living in Sedona for the winter. WATCH US ON YOUTUBE FOR THE FULL EXPERIENCE Download your Sedona Like a Local Guide In this episode, we dive into: - Our Laughable Packing Procrastination: Hear about our chaotic last-minute packing for two humans, two dogs, and one cat, plus all ou...

Imagine spending months training for the Inca Trail's intense altitude and 4 day, 26 mile, 14,000 feet hike for it to be CANCELLED as you driving to the entrance.  WATCH US ON YOUTUBE FOR THE FULL EXPERIENCE That's exactly what happened when Michael and I when in Peru. The adventure didn't stop there-in this episode I break down the magic that happened while we were in Peru and the...

While in Peru I sat down with Author, Historian, Guide and Peru Native Omar Aragon to learn more about his journey with Ayahuasca in Peru and how that drastically altered his life. Plus he shared his theories of Machu Picchu and shares insights on Peruvian culture and where you should go and what to consider when traveling to Peru. Hit me up on socials if you want more interviews with our guides a...

This week on Ambitious Hippies we are sharing the story of the most Instagram-able place we have ever been to and the many lessons we learned in hiking up to 16,300 feet in elevation in Peru! [ WATCH US ON YOUTUBE FOR THE FULL EXPERIENCE ] Tune in to hear Michael and I share how challenging the hike was starting at 14,000 feet, Michael’s ability to just raw-dog life with zero preparation needed an...

In this episode we are sitting down with Alex Street to discuss his 8,100 mile road trip across Canada and the U.S. with his family of 5 in a mini van. Alex shares his story of adventure, why he chose the places they did, his favorite spots and more. This episode was recorded at the end of his mother-in-law's battle with cancer that he briefly discusses towards the end and shares how that has...

Welcome to another episode of Ambitious Hippies! [For the full experience WATCH US ON YOUTUBE ] Today I'm sharing the unforgettable story of my adventure in Mykonos, Greece. This trip was our answer to a long season of navigating our fertility journey, embryo retrieval and successfully having 3 healthy embryos after years of trying naturally.  This story from Greece is embarrassing and hilari...

This week we are traveling to Costa Rica and these are the top travel tips + some of stories that happened like a night time jungle walk WITH SNAKES! [WATCH US ON YOUTUBE ]  Catch up on the other Costa Rica Ayahuasca epsiodes here: Part 1 https://youtu.be/7yhNgmM7y5o Part 2 https://youtu.be/opWn1h6a8RI Despite some wild experiences, Costa Rica remains one of my top three travel destinations outsid...

We are BACK Ambitious Hippies! The ayahuasca story we never wanted to tell but now we are! Watch the episode with bonus material HERE We're excited to announce that we are back for good, bringing you weekly episodes filled with adventure, inspiration, and a hell of a lot of laughs. This week, join us as we bring the podcast and storytelling back with the most requested travel story ever – the...

Welcome back to this episode all about Ayahuasca. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet go back and catch up before listening to this one! Watch the episode HERE In this episode we break down the end of Night 1 and Night 2 of our 4 DAY Ayahuasca Ceremony. Michael's horrific experience and our thoughts on if we would do ayahuasca again, what we gained from the plant medicine journey and h...

So this podcast has been a dream of mine for YEARS! I'm so thankful that you've joined me on this adventure and listened to even one episode. I've got a BIG announcement for you in this one, and can't wait to share what's to come! What you'll hear: - Reflecting back on 2022 - Say yes to things that light you up - What to cut vs. what to keep - Being okay to play - My...

Today, we hear from the queen herself, my mom! And she's here to share with us all of her wisdom, humor, and insight into what it's like navigating motherhood and womanhood. What you'll hear: - Who my mom was before she had children - Her experience being the first woman in her family to work outside of the home - There's no such thing as balance - The most important thing to d...

I had a baby breakthrough the other day, and I wanted to talk about asking for help. I know that can be literally vomit-inducing for some people. And I, myself, hate asking for help. I don't like feeling like I can't do it all. So I wanted to share with you the conversation Michael and I had about this VERY important topic! What you'll hear: - The "flip a coin" analogy - T...

We're doing a throwback episode today! I recorded this episode during the early summer when we were still living in the RV, and it honestly feels like a lifetime ago. What you'll hear: - Honoring the season you're in - A big reason why we went on the RV trip - Doing things just for the joy - Giving yourself permission to simply live Live freely, Courtney Vie Follow Ambitious Hippies...

Have you ever felt "off"? Like everything in your life was good, and you know you should feel better than you do, but instead, you feel blah? Yeah, me too. In this episode, I talk about the self-awareness of being able to "spot your funk" and a framework for how to move THROUGH it. What you'll hear: - MW's pulse check - The scan for scaries - Spotting your patterns -...

In this episode, I talk with Alex Street. Alex believes when you tell your story, you change the world. As an actor, youth pastor, and public speaker for more than 20 years, he knows firsthand how powerful storytelling is when it comes to personal development, business strategy, and cultivating empathy in our world. Now, with his Transformation Story Arc, Alex helps entrepreneurs create a clear me...

Today I'm joined by my fav human on the planet, my husband, Michael, for the next installment of our [RV Confessionals]! In this confessional, we're picking back up where we left off! In this part of our journey, we're saying goodbye to Temecula and hello to Northern California. What you'll hear: - One of Courtney's favorite experiences she had - How things start is not al...

Hey there, Ambitious Hippies! In this episode, we chat with my best friend ALL about her nearly year-long RV trip! What you'll hear: - What inspired her trip - Logistics and preparation for the trip - The freakout moment - Learning to express frustrations in a healthy way - Things she misses now that she's home - The biggest challenge she had to navigate Live freely, Courtney Vie Follow...

Let's talk about one of my FAV healing tools that I totally forgot about but recently picked back up again! What you'll hear: - How I journal - A few prompts to explore - My favorite card to draw in the drinking game waterfalls - Asking the meaning of everything Live freely, Courtney Vie Follow Ambitious Hippies on social media: https://www.instagram.com/ambitioushippies/ https://www.fac...

*Trigger warning, we will discuss details of our IVF surgery in this episode.  What you'll hear: - The canceling of our surgery - The immense grief that we felt - Navigating and healing from trauma - Healthy ways to self-soothe Live freely, Courtney Vie Follow Ambitious Hippies on social media: https://www.instagram.com/ambitioushippies/ https://www.facebook.com/ambitioushippies Follow Courtn...

Michael is with me today to talk about his perspective on this wild baby-making IVF journey! What you'll hear: - Whether or not Michael ever doubted - Finding confidence in our plan - The pressure and guilt I've put on myself - Letting go of what I can't control - The different ways we're supporting each other Live freely, Courtney Vie Follow Ambitious Hippies on social media:...

It's time for another baby journey/personal life update. I've tried to record this 4 different times because I want to make sure that my intention is in alignment with what I really want to convey in this episode. What you'll hear: - Why I've chosen to share this part of my journey - All great relationships come with hard work - Googling how to freeze my eggs - What I'm cl...

HOT TAKE: you're not living the life that you want because you haven't invested in a mentor or coach! Listen, I'm a FIRM believer in paying for things for growth, and there's something to be said for having a good sense of self-awareness. And I'm aware that I have my Ph. D. in excuses and reasons for why I can't do things! Knowing that about myself, I can foresee that...