The Arner Adventures Podcast
Hey there, we're Shannon + Gerry Arner, a minimalist couple driven by intentional living + adventure. Burned out from the 24/7 grind of running our business, we traded the hustle + bustle for something more meaningful. We parted ways with most of our belongings + moved to the coast. Listen along as we chat about life's challenges, share inspiring stories, + help you live with more intention + with less physical + mental clutter. Each episode is a step toward doing + being just a little bit better, for ourselves + the world around us. Life's an adventure after all! Come join us for the ride!
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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 lif
As minimalists, we are proud experts in handling unwanted gifts. If you are struggling with gifts you don't want, you have come to the right place. Let's face it: 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 lea
If you think reclaiming your power and the holiday season don’t go hand in hand, listen to this episode. Each holiday season seems to bring unattainable expectations, the pressure to conform, and the feeling that one’s life and plans are all under someone else’s control. We're sharing an exercise we practice to have th
We used to treat Sundays like a warm-up lap for the workweek: laundry, inbox checks, meal prep, to-do lists. It felt productive, but underneath it all was anxiety disguised as ambition. Somewhere along the way, rest became something we had to earn. It takes work to unlearn hustle culture, so we are sharing some of the
Wellness has become a marketing buzzword. It’s wrapped in expensive gadgets, glowing bottles, and morning routines that feel more like part-time jobs than self-care. We’ve spent years simplifying our routines, and it’s taught us something we wish we had learned sooner: feeling good doesn’t have to cost a dime. 🔗 Links
Reaching 200 episodes of The Arner Adventures Podcast feels surreal. When we started, we had no idea where this journey would take us. We've shared stories from our travels, the highs and lows of leaving behind a 24/7 business, and the ways we've redefined success on our own terms. This milestone isn't about looking ba
