The Arner Adventures Podcast

Mountain views might get you to North Carolina’s High Country, but the tasting rooms and the people behind them give you plenty of reasons to stay. In this episode, we’re sharing five reasons to plan your next mountain getaway around wine, inspired by our three-day trip through the Appalachian High Country in northwestern North Carolina. With Banner Elk as our home base, we explored riverside wine...

Why do people like being scared? We talk horror, true crime, American Horror Story, Dateline, and why fear can feel fun when we know we’re safe. Oh, and how I (shannon) once lived above a serial killer. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/why-do-people-like-being-scared/ https://southernoakartisan.com/shop/ code: ADVENTURES saves 10% sitewide 💬 Let’s keep the convo...

We’re joined by Barry Bostwick- yes, Brad Majors himself- to talk about  The Rocky Horror Picture Show , working with Tim Curry, the fans who turned the film into a lasting community, and what he thinks happened to Brad after that unforgettable night. Plus, Barry shares why the live Rocky Horror experience still matters more than 50 years later. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arner...

Content note: This episode discusses mental health, emotional distress, and suicide prevention. If you are in immediate danger, contact local emergency services. Crisis resources are included at the end of this article. Rock bottom has excellent public relations. It appears in books, movies, interviews, and comeback stories as one dramatic moment. Everything falls apart, the person finally asks fo...

Content note: This episode discusses difficult mental health days and suicide prevention. If you are in immediate danger, contact local emergency services. In the United States or Canada, call or text 988. International resources are included below. Outside the United States and Canada, use Find A Helpline to locate verified phone, text, and chat services in your country. Learn how to make a bad-d...

Content note: This episode discusses mental health, hopelessness, and suicide prevention. If you are in the United States or Canada and need immediate emotional support, call or text 988. If you live elsewhere, visit Find A Helpline or Befrienders Worldwide to locate support in your country. In a life-threatening emergency, call your local emergency number. Learn how to change your life when you f...

Content note: This episode discusses suicide and emotional distress. If you are in the United States or Canada and need immediate emotional support, call or text 988. If you live elsewhere, visit Find A Helpline or Befrienders Worldwide to locate support in your country. In a life-threatening emergency, call your local emergency number. September is Suicide Prevention Month, and we wanted to use t...

Content note: This episode discusses mental health and suicide prevention. If you are struggling or need someone to talk to, call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Support is free, confidential, and available 24/7 in the United States or Canada. You do not have to be suicidal to get in touch. If you live elsewhere, visit Find A Helpline or Befr...

What do you want your Tuesday to feel like? Learn how to enjoy everyday life through small, intentional changes that make ordinary days feel calmer, more meaningful, and more like your own. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/how-to-enjoy-everyday-life/ https://arneradventures.com/virgin-voyages/ https://arneradventures.com/episode-95-kevin-berthia/ 💬 Let’s keep the...

Wandering without an itinerary leaves room for unexpected places, local conversations, and slower travel. Here’s how to bring it back. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/wandering-without-an-itinerary/ https://arneradventures.com/unclebrown 💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you have more to say or questions about this topic!

From newspapers and local diners to farmers' markets and libraries, these old-fashioned things encourage us to slow down and enjoy everyday life. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/old-fashioned-things-that-make-life-better/ https://arneradventures.com/cozyearth https://arneradventures.com/analog-bag/ 💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Ins...

Want to feel at home after a move, or simply in the town that you have lived in for a while? Here’s how becoming a regular at a few local places can help you build routines, connection, and community. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/how-to-become-a-regular-in-your-new-town/ https://arneradventures.com/velotric/ 💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventur...

What are you tolerating? Discover how the small frustrations you ignore every day may quietly drain your energy and steal your peace. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/what-are-you-tolerating/ https://southernoakartisan.com/shop/ 💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you have more to say or questions about this topic!

Do you keep thinking, "I'll be happy when..."? Learn why happiness isn't found in the next milestone and how to enjoy the life you're living today. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/ill-be-happy-when/ https://arneradventures.com/danodan 💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you have more to say or questions abo...

Are you living on autopilot? Learn how to become more intentional by questioning everyday habits, routines, and choices that shape your life. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/living-on-autopilot/ https://arneradventures.com/cozyearth/ 💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you have more to say or questions about this topic!

Feeling guilty about saying no, slowing down, or living differently? Learn how to let go of unnecessary guilt and start living according to your values. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/stop-feeling-guilty/ https://arneradventures.com/unclebrown/ https://arneradventures.com/virgin-voyages/ 💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you...

Have you noticed that even a simple trip to the grocery store or a quick errand somehow turns into spending far more than you expected? It isn’t just you. Whether it’s groceries, insurance, streaming services, or everyday household items, it feels like prices have quietly crept up on just about everything. Even when we’re trying to be mindful about our spending, it can still feel like our bank acc...

When most people think about the Smoky Mountains, they picture  Gatlinburg  or  Pigeon Forge . We’ve spent time in both, but lately we’ve found ourselves drawn to places that move at a different pace. We just returned from a couples' getaway to Bryson City, NC and we're sharing the best itinerary for your fun, relaxing, and unique time spent from the Great Smoky Mountain Music Train, dinne...

Feeling summer burnout? After moving from the coast to the mountains, we realized the pressure to "do summer right" was stealing the joy from the season, so we are talking about ways to avoid the pressure! 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/summer-burnout 💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you have more to say or questio...

June is Get Outdoors Month, and what better way to honor that than by talking about why we feel better after spending time outside! We're chatting about how fresh air, sunlight, and simple outdoor habits can improve mood, reduce stress, and help you feel more connected to everyday life. Plus, we talk about our FREE 30-Day Get Outdoors Challenge! 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://a...

Planning a Brunswick Islands couples getaway? We're sharing how we spent a relaxing kid-free coastal escape in North Carolina, from waterfront dining and wineries to beaches, bike rides, and spa days, and why you should visit the NC Brunswick Islands! 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/brunswick-islands-couples-getaway/ Get Outdoors Challenge: https://arneradven...

Somewhere along the way, hobbies stopped being hobbies. The internet made it easier than ever to learn new things, which is genuinely amazing. You can learn photography, gardening, painting, cooking, music, knitting, pottery, literally anything from your phone. But it also completely changed the energy around hobbies. Now, the second people get interested in something, they're immediately hit...

A closer look at convenience culture, slow living, and why faster and easier doesn’t always lead to a more meaningful or fulfilling life. We discuss it on today's podcast! 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/convenience-culture/ https://arneradventures.com/shop/declutter-365/ 💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you have more to say...

We're chatting about how everything feels like content now, and how we're learning to balance content creation, social media, and being more present in everyday life. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/why-everything-feels-like-content-now/ 💬 Let's keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you have more to say or questions via this t...

We built our life around the idea of having more freedom, more flexibility, more of everything. And now we're sitting here realizing… we don't want more. We want to live in what we already have. And that shift has changed everything. 💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you have more to say or questions via this topic!