69 episodes

The Unruly Podcast by Calen Otto hosts experts who have much to share when it comes to nature, budget travel, anti-specisiesm, queerness, alternative living, and more.

Tune in for epic adventures, exceptional storytelling, and practical ways to kickstart your adventures, regardless of income.

Unruly Podcast Calen Otto | Travel Blog & Podcast

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    • 5.0 • 13 Ratings

The Unruly Podcast by Calen Otto hosts experts who have much to share when it comes to nature, budget travel, anti-specisiesm, queerness, alternative living, and more.

Tune in for epic adventures, exceptional storytelling, and practical ways to kickstart your adventures, regardless of income.

    #71: From People Pleaser To Villain: The Recipe For Delicious Living With Kallie Klug

    #71: From People Pleaser To Villain: The Recipe For Delicious Living With Kallie Klug

    We’ve all heard the hero’s tale, but what about those in the shadows? Have you ever looked at a villain and thought that they looked divine, that their words or actions were delectable, or that they were living deliciously?

    In today’s episode Kallie Klug explains how we’ve gotten villains all wrong, and what we can learn from them when it comes to our own people pleasing tendencies. We ask questions like, ‘Why does being in our bodies matter?’ ‘How can I transform hurtful words that people assign to me and play with them instead?’

    We discuss what glimmers are, how to stop giving your precious life energy away to randos at the park (LOL…no, seriously), practical grounding techniques in moments of fawning, and what we can learn from the infamous Cruella De Vil.

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    Kallie’s website: https://kalisomatics.com/



    The Travel Blog: wanderwoman.online

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Contact: calenotto@gmail.com

    Unruly Instagram: www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller/

    • 57 min
    #70 All About Morocco: What To Know Before You Go (But Do Go, It's Awesome)

    #70 All About Morocco: What To Know Before You Go (But Do Go, It's Awesome)

    Is Morocco safe?
    What about for solo female travelers?
    How strict is the dress code for women?

    While the Unruly Podcast usually supplies the sound waves with tales of inspiration and bravery, today we sit down by the crackling wood stove with Calen and their partner Tim to answer all of these questions, and more.

    In this episode they discuss how to get to Morocco from Spain, dish out all you need to know if you decide to rent a car, and highlight some of their favorite destinations that they hit along the way. Additionally, they get real about what they would have done differently, what they wish they would have known before hand, and what it was like traveling as vegans in Morocco.

    Consider this interview as your go-to guide to traveling Morocco for the first time, brought to you by two seasoned travelers who want you to make the most out of your trip.

    Explore point.me: https://www.point.me/?pid=204

    Join the Unruly Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/unrulytravel

    The Travel Blog: https://wanderwoman.online

    LGBTQ+ Travel Guide to Morocco: https://www.journeybeyondtravel.com/blog/gay-travel-morocco.html
    Renting a car in Morocco: https://wanderwoman.online/index.php/2024/02/09/guide-to-renting-a-car-in-morocco/
    Visiting Ait-Ben-Haddou: https://wanderwoman.online/index.php/2024/02/05/is-ait-ben-haddou-worth-visiting-location-cost/
    Driving through the High Atlas Mountains: https://wanderwoman.online/index.php/2024/03/06/driving-the-high-atlas-mountains-in-morocco/

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Unruly Instagram: www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller/

    • 45 min
    #69: Building Character Through Nitty-Gritty Travel & Disconnecting To Reconnect With Alex Jimenez

    #69: Building Character Through Nitty-Gritty Travel & Disconnecting To Reconnect With Alex Jimenez

    Can you remember a time of travel pre iPhones, AirBnb, Uber, and social media? Society claims we’re better off with these technological advances and apps, but Alex Jimenez would beg to differ.

    While many of you know Alex as the founder of Travel Fashion Girl today, Alex takes back to her roots and dives into the story of her first big solo international trip where she showed up in El Salvador with hunger for adventure and no solid plan.

    On this episode you'll also learn practical tips to encourage mindfulness while you travel, find out why Alex took over Women’s Travel Fest, and dive into a world of character building through nitty-gritty travel.

    Join the Unruly Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/unrulytravel
    The Travel Blog: wanderwoman.online/

    Connect with Alex: https://www.travelfashiongirl.com/
    Check out Women's Travel Fest & use code "UNRULY" for $25 off your ticket: https://womenstravelfest.com/
    Join Calen & Rhino's FREE webinar: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/balancing-work-rest-travel-as-a-digital-nomad-with-calen-otto-rhino-tickets-772469245307

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    • 1 hr 8 min
    #68 Forget Black Friday, We Want A Green Future

    #68 Forget Black Friday, We Want A Green Future

    In a time of so much material excesses, why do we feel so empty as a society? Why has it become so dang hard to simply take care of ourselves? And must one be wealthy to live sustainably?

    Welcome back Carly from Consciously Clueless to the podcast as she and Calen dissect these topics together. In the spirit of turning issue into action, they share epic ideas for alternative gift giving as the holidays move in upon us. They also share about their mental health journeys and what particular practices (such as therapy, mindfulness, and somatic movement) have helped them along the way.

    This episode was lovingly created for anyone who struggles around the holidays with mental health, wants to lessen their material overconsumption, or is ready to directly contribute to a greener future.

    “There is pressure on people during the holidays to spend money. Why spend it on shit that no one cares about? Shit that’s going to go to the landfill and go sit in the ground.” - Carly Jean Push

    Download the Upsdie gas app: https://upside.app.link/eby3Y929MEb | Code: 72UXEM

    Grab a copy of the Unruly Travel guide: https://wanderwoman.online/index.php/unrulystore/The-Art-of-Unruly-Travel-on-a-Budget-Printed-Copy-p390907964

    Join the Unruly Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/unrulytravel
    The Travel Blog: wanderwoman.online/

    Connect with Carly: https://www.consciouslycarly.com
    Nude Trans Calendar: https://www.tnet.store/afterhours
    Take action for Palestine: ceasefiretoday.com

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    • 1 hr 13 min
    #67 Fashion, Leather, And Social Justice: What's Cactus Got To Do With It?

    #67 Fashion, Leather, And Social Justice: What's Cactus Got To Do With It?

    In today’s episode Jimena Suárez sits down with us to discuss the ‘pursuit of beauty’ and how that concept relates to fashion, leather, and social justice.

    Did you know that with just 3 mature cactus leaves you can create one linear meter of plant-based leather? Incredibly, cacti collect water from the air overnight and can be grown in their native space, organically, with no pesticides or herbicides.

    In addition to sharing epic facts, Jimena breaks down myths about leather production (like, “Isn’t it sustainable because it’s a byproduct of meat and dairy?”), speaks to what going vegan 14 years ago in Mexico was like, and shares her thoughts on superficiality, style, and sustainability.

    Join the Unruly Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/unrulytravel
    The Travel Blog: https://wanderwoman.online/

    Sentient website: https://sentientthebrand.com
    Fashion/Justice education: Collectivejusticefashion.org
    Learn about dairy: https://wanderwoman.online/index.php/2022/12/09/dairy-indsutry-facts/
    Podcast episode with ALL: https://soundcloud.com/unrulystories/all-veganism

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    Contact: calenotto@gmail.com

    Unruly Instagram: www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller/

    • 1 hr 8 min
    #66 Surviving The Holocaust: The True Story Of Trude Sojka, An Artist Who Found Refuge In Ecuador

    #66 Surviving The Holocaust: The True Story Of Trude Sojka, An Artist Who Found Refuge In Ecuador

    In today’s episode we sit down with the mother and daughter duo who created the Trude Sojka museum in Quito, Ecuador. Trude Sojka was a Holocaust survivor and artist who painted until she was almost 100 years old. The house museum celebrates the life of Tude Sojka while educating and inspiring visitors from all over the world.

    Gabby says “We are nature” and shares with us how that sentiment, plus the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador, influenced her grandmother's art (as well as her own).

    She also lays out a timeline of Trude’s life, include the periods before and after the Holocaust. Through the preservation of hundreds of paintings, Anita explains how you can step back in time and see how Trude used her art to process her difficult experiences as well as her joyous ones.

    Watch the video interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaaNUPTl1CY
    Join the Unruly Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unrulytravel
    The Travel Blog: https://wanderwoman.online/

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    Contact: calenotto@gmail.com

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    • 25 min

Customer Reviews

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13 Ratings

13 Ratings

Dealsnooper ,

An invitation to live authentically

The Unruly Podcast is an invitation to live your most authentic life AND do it in a way that causes the least harm on the planet and others. Calen’s ability to be nothing but real is inspiring. Everyone can learn something from the incredible range of topics covered on the podcast!

dianni faith ,

An amazing podcast!

Calen interviews thoughtful people and has thoughtful conversations around travel, activism, queerness and more! I learn something new or feel inspired every time I listen! Def give it a listen (:

Lisa D in NYC ,

So happy to have found this!

I found this podcast after stumbling upon Calen’s travel book at Firestorm Books; I like travel books and this was perfect because I didn’t even know it had anything to do with animal rights/veganism so for me that was the icing on the cake as I’m a vegan myself. I also needed another animal rights related podcast after my favorite one recently ended. I love hearing about Calen’s travel experiences - she is truly an inspiration for me and I pretty much would like to live vicariously though her ☺️

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