4 episodes
The Carol-Van: A (Van) Life Podcast Carol
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4.8 • 12 Ratings
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Have you ever fantasized about walking out the door and leaving everything behind for good? I have. And then, I actually did it.
In 2019, I answered the call of my lifelong wanderlust. Since then, my home has been my trusty 2010 Toyota Sienna. My backyard is anywhere I park it.
Before that, my plans for putting rubber to road were stalled by a profound depressive episode that nearly killed me. I eventually inventoried which aspects of my life I could truly control. Whatever didn’t contribute to good mental health had to go. That long process ultimately enabled me to make the leap of faith necessary to give up a stable job and leave a conventional home.
While traveling the US and Canada solo as a full-time digital nomad is indeed a dream come true, it's become essential that I explore what else, besides my wanderlust, propels my travels. Turns out that living the dream has not made everything right. Why have I put so much distance between myself and my loved ones? To achieve genuine fulfillment, it’s become necessary to unpack all the baggage I’ve been dragging with me. This self-examination is serialized in my podcast, “The Carol-Van: A (Van) Life Podcast." Through deeply personal narratives, I follow breadcrumbs leading to painful, ridiculous, and triumphant revelations and confront the consequences of unresolved issues. Not only for those I love that are struggling to understand, but for my own emotional well-being and desire to reconnect. The only way forward is to expose what's holding me back.
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It's the Worst Time of the Year: Self-Isolating with Van Life During the Holidays
Introducing Pit Stops. Mini episodes released between full-length episodes. At this Pit Stop, Carol details her struggle with her mental health during the holiday season. She discusses her depression, anxiety, as well as her feelings of worthlessness and loneliness and the toll they take on her and her relationships.
Theme Song "The Wanderer" by Lemon Music Studio www.pixabay.com
Background music used in this episode, “Sad Piano” by Psystein www.storyblocks.com
Support the show
The Carol-Van: A (Van) Life Podcast, was developed and created by me, Carol Fisher. All episodes are written, hosted and produced by me.
Please take a moment to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review wherever you listen to podcasts
Ride with me on my Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, and YouTube @thecarolvanpod for photos and videos of my travels.
Did you know that for as little as $3 per month you can support the podcast? In appreciation, I'll give you a shout-out on every episode for the duration of your subscription. Listener support helps sustain my work as an independent content creator by enabling me to continue to produce quality audio and visual storytelling.
If you’d like, drop me a line at thecarolvanpod@gmail.com. I do love hearing from you.
Don't forget to visit my website thecarolvanpod.com for extras not found anywhere else and to subscribe to my mailing list. -
Identity Crisis: I Almost Lost My Sense of Self in Preparing for Van Life
Episode 2 "Identity Crisis: I Almost Lost My Sense of Self in Preparing for Van Life
Downsizing for a move to a smaller home in anticipation of van life, Carol decides to sell nearly evPreparing for Van Lifeerything she owns. This, quite unexpectedly, triggers an identity crisis in which she deeply questions her value and the place she thought she occupied in the world: as a daughter, as a friend, and even as a mother, the role she regards above all others.
See bonus content at www.thecarolvanpod.com/extras
Subscribe to the The Carol-Van Podcast's newsletter and blog at www.thecarolvanpod.com/subscribe
Follow @thecarolvanpod on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, and Twitter for photos and videos of Carol's travels
The Carol-Van: A (Van) Life Podcast, was developed and created by Carol Fisher. All episodes are written and produced by Carol Fisher.
Theme Song "The Wanderer" by Lemon Music Studio www.pixabay.com
Sound effects and music from www.storyblocks.com used in this episode
“Feel the Inspiration” Stanislov Baranstov
“Escaping Forever” Michael Vignola
“One Step Closer” Bruce Zimmerman
“Path to Glory” Sleeping Ghost
“Cerulean Clouds” Humans Win (Formerly Lance Conrad)
“Repetitive Mysterious Brooding Minimalist for Serious Drama” Suite Tracks Music
“Last Dream” Adrian Berenguer
“Beautiful Romantic Acoustic Guitar Theme” Bobby Cole
“Dark Room” Sleeping Ghost
“Heinous Crime” Humans Win (formerly Lance Conrad)
“Listening to Each Other”
“Everything We Hoped For”
“The Unforgettable Progressive Score Builds to Epic Ending”
“Serious Situation” Bhzimm
“Repetitive Mysterious and Brooding Minimalist for Serious Drama”
“Minimal Documentary Background Music”
Support the show
The Carol-Van: A (Van) Life Podcast, was developed and created by me, Carol Fisher. All episodes are written, hosted and produced by me.
Please take a moment to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review wherever you listen to podcasts
Ride with me on my Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, and YouTube @thecarolvanpod for photos and videos of my travels.
Did you know that for as little as $3 per month you can support the podcast? In appreciation, I'll give you a shout-out on every episode for the duration of your subscription. Listener support helps sustain my work as an independent content creator by enabling me to continue to produce quality audio and visual storytelling.
If you’d like, drop me a line at thecarolvanpod@gmail.com. I do love hearing from you.
Don't forget to visit my website thecarolvanpod.com for extras not found anywhere else and to subscribe to my mailing list. -
Seduced: How I Discovered Van Life
Episode 1 "Seduced: The Origin Story of My Nomad Life"
Carol Fisher shares personal anecdotes, and some mortifying confessions, about relationships and life lessons. Detailing influences and events from childhood to adulthood she connects the dots that led to her discovery and embrace of van life.
See bonus content at www.thecarolvanpod.com/extrasSubscribe to the The Carol-Van Pod's newsletter at www.thecarolvanpod.com/subscribeFollow @thecarolvanpod on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, and Twitter for updates and photos of Carol's travelsThe Carol-Van: A (Van) Life Podcast, was developed and created by Carol Fisher. All episodes are written and produced by Carol Fisher.
Theme Song "The Wanderer" by Lemon Music Studio www.pixabay.com
Sound effects and music from www.storyblocks.com used to score this episode
01:06 Curious Chaotic Strings by Humans Win
02:40 Tense Backdrop by Tencher Music
02:58 To Be First by Valentina Gribanova
03:28 Gentle Documentary Piano by Danail Draganov
06:07 A Great Fire by Michael Vignola
09:13 Wrong Avenue by Ardie Son
13:52 Repetitive Mysterious Brooding Minimalist for Serious Drama by Suite Tracks Music 14:44 Cry No More - Down to Get Up Again by Pete James Johnson
19:24 Sweet Story by Giuseppe Rizzo
Support the show
The Carol-Van: A (Van) Life Podcast, was developed and created by me, Carol Fisher. All episodes are written, hosted and produced by me.
Please take a moment to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review wherever you listen to podcasts
Ride with me on my Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, and YouTube @thecarolvanpod for photos and videos of my travels.
Did you know that for as little as $3 per month you can support the podcast? In appreciation, I'll give you a shout-out on every episode for the duration of your subscription. Listener support helps sustain my work as an independent content creator by enabling me to continue to produce quality audio and visual storytelling.
If you’d like, drop me a line at thecarolvanpod@gmail.com. I do love hearing from you.
Don't forget to visit my website thecarolvanpod.com for extras not found anywhere else and to subscribe to my mailing list. -
Introducing The Carol-Van
Coming soon! Carol Fisher hosts this (van) life podcast, produced from wherever she lands in her 2010 Toyota Sienna. Clocking three years on the road, she shares van life hacks and stories of where she's been. She also dives into personal revelations, and why she left every comfort to live in a minivan. Enjoy (or cringe at) her awkward attempts to interview other nomads to bring you more insight into who chooses van life, and why.
Support the show
The Carol-Van: A (Van) Life Podcast, was developed and created by me, Carol Fisher. All episodes are written, hosted and produced by me.
Please take a moment to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review wherever you listen to podcasts
Ride with me on my Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, and YouTube @thecarolvanpod for photos and videos of my travels.
Did you know that for as little as $3 per month you can support the podcast? In appreciation, I'll give you a shout-out on every episode for the duration of your subscription. Listener support helps sustain my work as an independent content creator by enabling me to continue to produce quality audio and visual storytelling.
If you’d like, drop me a line at thecarolvanpod@gmail.com. I do love hearing from you.
Don't forget to visit my website thecarolvanpod.com for extras not found anywhere else and to subscribe to my mailing list.
Customer Reviews
Love
I absolutely adore your podcasts! I can’t wait till you post a new one! You have a wonderful way of presenting your life of love with family! You also give me hope to be out on the road!
Thankful
I love how you present your podcast. I also love that you’re in your 50’s. You see/ hear all these 20 something’s doing this but, really they haven’t had the impacting life experiences yet. With only 2 podcast I feel not only that I’m not the only one that feels this way but more empowered to do it. I don’t want to wait another 12 years to do it when I retire. Thank you & please continue to share.
Share in the journey
Carol’s mastery of language transports you as if you were right there with her. Her words resonate and invoke thoughts that are relevant to everyone. A very special and uniquely personal podcast.