The Arner Adventures Podcast

Female travelers, this topic is for you: solo travel for women. If you have never traveled solo, I am spilling all the travel tips that will make you feel as confident as ever and have you craving more solo travel. The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, and podcast sponsors can be found HERE .

Ken Blackman is a former Apple engineer turned Relationship Mindset Coach and sex and intimacy educator. For over 25 years, he’s been helping couples co-create thriving, fulfilling partnerships and, as he puts it, a ‘gourmet love life.’ We had a blast chatting with Ken. In this episode, Ken explains why some relationships feel like “work,” how to cultivate an enduring spark in your sex life, and w...

You may not know that you are struggling with overcoming decision fatigue because you may not know what it is. We're defining it and talking about ways that we have worked to overcome decision fatigue. The full show notes can be found here: https://arneradventures.com/overcoming-decision-fatigue

Each year, we have a guiding word: our word of the year. After a year of challenges and growth, we’ve both decided to lean into the word sovereign. We want to share why this word feels like the perfect guiding principle for us and how it’s going to shape the way we move forward in the new year. The full show notes can be found here: https://arneradventures.com/word-of-the-year-2025

We've all been there. You unwrap a gift, and it’s just… not for you. Whether it’s the wrong size, a duplicate, or just not your style, unwanted gifts can leave you feeling guilty and stuck. As minimalists, we are pros in this arena! We're talking about what to do with unwanted gifts and how to avoid them in the future. The full show notes are available here: https://arneradventures.com/unwanted-gi...

When you think of types of rest, your mind probably goes straight to sleep or maybe a quick nap. While those are crucial, there’s much more to rest than just catching Zs. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, physician, researcher, and author of  Sacred Rest , has divided rest into seven types, each addressing a specific area of life. The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, and podcast sponsors...

Grief is complicated for anyone. You’d think that it would be easier for a couple to have someone going through the same thing you are, but that’s not always the case. This week, we are talking about how grieving in our own ways has been difficult for our relationship and how we are working through it. The full show notes can be found here .

There is a reason that there is a National Ditch Your Resolution Day, it's January 17th btw! Setting intentions for the new year, manifesting your word for the year works much better than setting unrealistic resolutions, just to do it. We're throwing it back to an early episode where we share our 7 steps for setting intentions for the New Year! The original show notes can be found here - https://a...

In this episode, we’re sharing why it’s okay to not have a list of grand achievements and how to embrace the simple (but powerful) act of getting through life’s challenges. Tune in as we talk about redefining success, reflecting on small victories, and letting go of the pressure to keep up. The full show notes can be found here- https://arneradventures.com/why-your-year-didnt-have-to-be-perfect

When we decided to move to a minimalist lifestyle, we never even considered we’d have lessons learned from minimalism. We were just getting the hang of living more intentionally, with less stuff. Now, almost a decade later, we are reflecting on the important life lessons from having less things, making decluttering a habit, and intentional living being the goal each and every day. The full show no...

Reclaiming your power, especially during the holidays, can make a world of difference in your mental health and your overall sense of joy. This episode will tell you how to do just that, and enjoy the holiday season the way YOU want to. The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, and podcast sponsors can be found HERE .

No matter what side of the aisle you are on, everyone can experience post-election stress. We're sharing ways you can find your balance after the storm. The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, and podcast sponsors can be found HERE . 

This is a conversation we had with Stephanie Seferian on her podcast, Sustainable Minimalists . In this conversation, we discuss: The link between materialism and loneliness How living simply on purpose impacts well-being Cortisol be gone: The negative correlation between clutter and mental health How to use minimalism’s benefits as re-centering tools Practical ways to infuse slightly more minimal...

In this spine-tingling episode of The Arner Adventures Podcast, we dive into ghostly encounters we've experienced. Special guest, Shannon’s mom, joins the conversation, bringing her treasure trove of ghostly tales from over the years. Together, we swap terrifying stories, discuss local legends, and talk about life in haunted places like Beaufort, a town known for its connection to Blackbeard, the...

Please know that we are not mental health providers or professionals. However, we are experts in our  mental health journey . This is not meant to be guidance or counsel on mental health. It is intended to share our experience with you in hopes that you, the reader, will feel that you are not alone in your feelings when you feel unstable. The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, and...

The holidays are stressful; let’s not kid ourselves. There are ways to reduce holiday stress, and one of those ways is with holiday budgeting. The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, and podcast sponsors can be found HERE . 

It would be neglectful of us not to utilize our platform to promote the importance of voting since it is a minimal task, but it is so important. We have all you need to prepare for voting in your upcoming election with our election countdown checklist. The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, and podcast sponsors can be found HERE .

What is the difference between healthy fear and unhealthy fear? We’ve all been told that fear is wrong, but is it? In this week’s episode, we explored the difference between healthy fear (the kind that makes us grow) and unhealthy fear (the one that holds us back). The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, and podcast sponsors can be found here .

This is a replay of when we were guests on the Simple + Intentional Podcast with Sarah Horgan. This was a beautiful conversation about our journey, and we enjoyed this beautiful space that Sarah provides her guests. Please check out our episode where Sarah Horgan was a guest on our podcast so you can learn more about her journey. You can visit us at arneradventures.com for more info on our lifesty...

The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, and podcast sponsors can be found HERE . 

Aster Haile is the voice that helps us sleep every night. Seriously. Aster Haile began as a journalist but found her true passion in wellness. Now, she’s the Head of Wellness at BetterSleep, where she’s created hundreds of guided meditations, hypnosis sessions, and bedtime stories in both English and French—her work reaching millions worldwide. One of her most popular creations is 'Starship-28...

Sergeant Kevin Briggs is a retired California Highway Patrol officer known as the 'Guardian of the Golden Gate.' He spent years patrolling the Golden Gate Bridge, where he compassionately convinced hundreds not to take their lives. A trained negotiator and mental health advocate, his story has been featured in TED Talks, major media outlets, and his book, “Guardian of the Golden Gate.” Now...

You may think that healthy television habits are an oxymoron, much like when we discussed social media's benefits . We get it. We are sharing healthy television habits and how you can implement your TV watching into your wellness. The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, and podcast sponsors can be found ⁠HERE⁠ .

In this episode, we are sharing some driving anxiety tips and how to manage the stress of car travel, whether you are driving or a passenger. The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, and podcast sponsors can be found HERE .

If you’ve ever considered becoming a one car family, stick around because we’ll share our journey, tips, and the benefits of living with just one car. The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, and podcast sponsors can be found HERE .