The Arner Adventures Podcast

Today, we have a spark in our lives episode with a really interesting guest, Vicky Sosa. Vicky is a world traveler, blogger, and digital nomad. She is going to answer some questions about a topic that we have been getting a lot of questions about, house sitting while traveling. We talked about house sitting during Episode 34 : Budget Friendly Vacation Ideas, and when we received questions about th...

Today's guest is one that will warm your heart. He warmed ours and was truly the spark in our lives that we needed. Our guest is Tom Rose. Tom Rose is an author, public speaker, advocate, and cook. Tom and his wife Joyce coauthored two cookbooks, "Cooking Together Chinese Style" and "Cooking Together Quick and Easy". They also hosted a cooking segment on their local Fox TV affiliate for 13 years....

Today, we have a spark in our lives episode with someone who lights a spark of positivity and creativity in our lives, Emily Auffrey. Emily Auffrey is is a New York City nurse,  momma, and wife. She loves chatting about all things home. She is an expert when it comes to making your rental space feel like your own, decorating it with your personality, while not breaking the bank. She shares a...

Our guest today is someone special very special to us, Flobo Boyce. Flobo Boyce is not just special because of his plethora of talents, he's an urban polymath after all.  He is the host of the very first podcast that we were guests on . He is one of the most positive people we know. He is funny (naturally and by trade) and is a bit of a mentor for us when it comes to the podcast world. His na...

It's almost mid-August and you may be fretting about the fact that you haven't taken your summer vacation yet! Maybe you are worried it is going to break the bank, it's not in the budget or too much hassle. Fear not! In this episode, we are talking about ideas for budget-friendly vacations and getaways that are easy, simple, and will get you inspired to pack up and head out of town before the epis...

That's right, our “Spark in Our Lives” guest this week is our star, our ride-or-die gal, Betty White. We get so many requests for more Betty White, so you are getting it! We are talking about her back story, how she decides on what brand deals she works with, and even the 10 rapid-fire questions that we ask all of our guests! Of course, we are also talking about her advocacy for rescue pets! In th...

You have heard the term before: health is wealth. Taking care of your health is one of the most important values you can give yourself. It is an investment that pays off more than any other, long-term. Many people, of all ages, depend on their healthcare provider to make all the decisions for them. Yes, healthcare providers are key for your team. That is what we call it… a team because it is a tea...

You may have heard about HSP - Highly Sensitive Person but aren't quite sure what exactly it is or what defines someone as an HSP. We talk about HSPs and Highly Sensitive People/Person a lot in our home, mainly because Gerry has identified as an HSP for a number of years, and Shannon has recently discovered HSP tendencies. We have received some DMs from people who have related to some of Gerry's c...

I (shannon) recently had the opportunity to travel on an Alaskan cruise with Holland America on the MS Koningsdam. In this episode, we address some of the questions we have received specifically regarding this cruise, traveling through Alaska, Holland America , as well as the excursions that we took part in on the cruise. We will give you a thorough Holland America Alaska cruise review. In this ep...

Our guest today is one of the kindest humans we have ever met. LA Dunn is on the podcast and we couldn’t be more excited! We have wanted to have LA on the podcast for a long time. This conversation was fun, informative, warm, and well, it did not disappoint. We know you are going to love it and we think it will inspire you to put more plants on your plate. Let us tell you about LA Dunn: LA Dunn is...

Our guest today is going to have you so inspired that, if you are driving to work when you are listening to this, you just may walk into work, fire your boss, list your car for sale by this afternoon, and make a plan to travel the world because if that is your goal, or that is something you are contemplating, he is going to get you amped to do just that! Our guest is Graham Brown and he autho...

In this episode, we're talking about productivity and time management systems with you all because well, sharing is caring. We thought, well, if these platforms and systems have been so helpful for us, then why not share them with others. They may be beneficial to our listeners, so that is what we are doing today. In this episode we chat about: Studies regarding our brains and how we handle being...

Our guest today is Lindsey Ferris of FerrisBuilt . That may sound familiar to you if you are a longtime follower of Arner Adventures.  We have partnered with Lindsey on many mental health awareness campaigns, you may have seen us wear products from her clothing line- t-shirts and apparel that brings the topic of mental health to the forefront. She is such a great mental health advocate,...

We have a "Spark in Our Lives" episode today and our guest is just that. Our guest is Buddy Brooks. Buddy is not only a really cool guy to know, but he also has a really interesting story. He’s super inspirational, and motivational, and after you hear the episode you are going to feel just as amped as we do after spending time with him. Let us tell you about Buddy Brooks: Buddy Brooks is a public...

Today we have an episode that is going to get you ready to go take a walk, breathe in some fresh air, and experience mother nature. We wanted to come together for this episode just ahead of the start of June because June is Great Outdoors Month. We thought, what a wonderful time to talk about the many benefits that being outside has helped us mentally and physically. We also have a fun challenge t...

It’s not often that you find someone who can make mental health fun, and this guest does that, and we are here for it! We love bringing mental health into the regular conversation, today’s guest does such a great job of that! Today’s “Spark in Our Lives” episode guest is Lindsey Konchar. There is some subject matter in this podcast conversation surrounding suicide. We highly recommend that if you...

Today’s episode is a “Spark in our lives” guest episode where we interview someone who is a spark in our lives. I (Shannon) have a bit of history with our guest, Christie Inge . We went to high school together and kept in touch from a distance over the years here and there.  I have taken a course of hers in the past; she has wonderful energy and I just cannot wait to share her wonderful...

Since this is Mental Health Awareness month we thought we would share an interview we had regarding our relationship with social media and address some questions that have come up since the interview aired. In this episode we chat about: Our interview with Courtney Layton with WNCT Our connection with mental health How we utilize social media in a positive way Setting boundaries with social media...

When a plan falls through, well, sure, it causes stress, but then you improvise. We're back with episode 20, as we explain why this episode was off the cuff, and why we think it turned out better than it could have. We turned our frown upside down and made the best of a stressful situation. How apropos! May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is important all year round, but we want to...

Today’s episode is a “Spark in our lives” guest episode where we interview someone who is a spark in our lives. Our guest, Amecia Williams has truly been one of those people and we cannot wait to introduce her to you. Let us tell you about Amecia Williams: Amecia Williams is an Atlanta-based entrepreneur. She has been a stylist for over 20 years and owns Plait Hair and Skin Bar where she prides he...

This episode is brought to you by our friends over at Eartheasy . Eartheasy is a family business committed to bringing you practical products and information for sustainable living. Eartheasy shares what they have learned from nearly 40 years of living close to the land. We love Eartheasy. In fact, we are in the process of filling two of their natural cedar-raised garden beds right now for our gar...

We are back from our cruise on the Celebrity Edge. Now that we have taken another cruise, we have even more questions from you all about the cruise industry, but specifically about Celebrity Cruises. This time, I (Shannon) took my mom along with me, so this episode was recorded from our stateroom, on our last evening on the ship. We will follow-up with a thorough blog post in greater detail but in...

April is Stress Awareness Month and we thought we would come together for an episode and discuss all the ways that we use to combat it. Look, we are a work in progress. We talk about mental health a lot, we think it should be talked about openly, we don’t shun the subject at all. It’s important, so why not talk about ways we deal with it when things come up. In this episode we chat about: Our top...

Travel is back everyone, you heard us, TRAVEL IS BACK! We are elated because traveling is where we get rejuvenated! We had the pleasure of experiencing the much anticipated Virgin Voyages cruise experience aboard, Scarlet Lady. Our excursion was the "Dominican Daze" voyage, to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and North Bimini Island, to the Beach Club at Bimini. We recorded this episode on our las...

It's Women's History Month, and our guest is the perfect shining light for women. Today’s episode is a “Spark in our lives” guest episode where we interview someone who is a spark in our lives. She puts so many good vibes out into the world, but she does so much for women, lifting them up. Our guest this week is mental health advocate, self-care queen, and lifestyle blogger, LaToi Storr , also kno...