The Arner Adventures Podcast

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!

Having options sounds like a good thing. More choices, more freedom, more control. That's what it's supposed to feel like. But a lot of the time, it doesn't. It can feel like you're always searching for the "right" choice. We're chatting about that in this episode! 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/too-many-options 💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradvent...

Downsizing sounds like it should make life easier right away, but that wasn't really our experience…entirely. We got rid of a lot, felt good about it, and then realized pretty quickly that everything just works a little differently now. Not worse. Just different. We're diving into this convo! 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/downsizing-your-life 💬 Let’s k...

This week, I (Shannon) am on the road...literally. Forgive the audio issues. I'm chatting about the hidden costs of starting over that aren't always about money. Here's what no one talks about when you change your life, and everything feels unsettled. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/hidden-costs-of-starting-over/ 💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us...

What's not worth fixing in your life? Here's how to stop overthinking small things, let go of what doesn't matter, and reduce everyday stress.   🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/whats-not-worth-fixing-in-your-life/ https://arneradventures.com/virgin-voyages/ 💬 Let's keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you have more to say...

Wondering what to let go of before your next season of life? We're talking about quiet release and choosing what not to carry forward. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/letting-go-for-the-next-season/ 💬 Let's keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you have more to say or questions via this topic!

What happens in the space between decision and change? We explore the uncomfortable in-between when clarity arrives before life shifts. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/decision-and-change/ 💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you have more to say or questions via this topic!

We love seasonal living. But online, seasonal living often looks too perfect. It seems organized, energetic, and perfectly timed. But sometimes, we do not feel that way. We're chatting about how to navigate seasonal changes when the outside doesn't match the way you feel inside. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/living-seasonally https://southernoakartisan....

Lately, we've had days where we look at our calendar and think, "This isn't even that busy." But we still feel exhausted. Not "I need a nap" tired. It's more like feeling mentally drained. It's confusing, since nothing dramatic happened. That's when we began to notice the small things... the energy leaks. Tune in for the convo! 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Sho...

It happens every March. The emails and ads start rolling in, all hinting that now is the time to become a better, shinier version of yourself. We want to challenge that idea. Spring doesn't mean you have to reinvent yourself. You're not a project that needs to change with the seasons. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full show notes: https://arneradventures.com/spring-glow-up Virgin Voyages: https://...

A packed calendar is not always what causes stress. It's often the unfinished things. The decisions that are half-made. The projects that stall out and never officially end. The conversations you keep meaning to come back to. Those unfinished pieces tend to hover in the background. They surface when you are trying to relax, show up when you least expect them, and create pressure without offeri...

We've lived in beautiful spaces that felt tense, and in small, imperfect places that felt peaceful. Over time, we realized calm comes from how you live in your home, not how it looks. This episode isn't about new furniture, painting walls, or trends. It's  about the boundaries , rhythms, and habits that shape your home's feel every day. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https:...

This week, we share the Life Organization Systems that quietly hold our life together, reduce mental clutter, and create calm without relying on motivation or constant effort. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/life-organization-systems/ 💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you have more to say or questions via this topic!

There's a specific kind of stress that doesn't shout. It hums. Unpaid bills you keep thinking about. Appointments you still need to schedule. That return sitting by the door. Emails you flag and forget. None of it is urgent in the moment, but all of it quietly takes up space in your head. For a long time, those small tasks filled our week. We implemented the life admin hour, and wow, it ha...

When nothing is wrong but something feels off, it may be a sign of quiet misalignment. We're talking about how to recognize it and how to respond to that feeling gently. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/nothing-is-wrong-but-something-feels-off/ Free 30-Day Declutter Challenge: https://arneradventures.kit.com/8e5a468f67 Declutter 365: https://arneradventures.com/sh...

"Someday" sounds responsible. It sounds patient. It sounds like we are being thoughtful instead of impulsive. For a long time, we used that word without much thought. It seemed harmless and even practical. But over time, we noticed something uncomfortable. We were not being patient. We were putting our own lives on hold. You may be doing the same thing, too! 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Sh...